HUNTING SEASON

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23340, 8 May 1939, Page 14

HUNTING SEASON

PAKUEANGA CLUB SEVERAL EXCELLENT RUNS - GOOD FIELD OF RIDERS Hounds mot at the Pakuranga Hall for the third day of the season on Saturday and threw off on Mr. 1. Roberts' farm, where a hare was put up at the back of the property. After crossing to Mr. J. Rober s land it ran across the road to Mr. T. Churche's farm, and back to F. Roberts', where it went to ground in a drain. Another draw was made on Mr. J. Hill's land, where a strong hare was put up. It circled tie creek and ran on to Mr. T. Gill s property. then went away to Pigeon Mount, where hounds were stopped. A further draw was made on Mr. J Gill's and another hare went away across the road to Mr. P. Roberts' farm, then to Mr. R. White's, making a wide circle over a splenclid line of country to Mr. G. Byers property, thon back over the same ground to the salt water creek at the back of Mr. Gill's land, where it was lost. A move was then made to Mr. A. Millen's land, then to Mr. L. Hunt's, where another hare was put up which circled the farms of Messrs. G. Thompson and B. V. Rope before running back to the Tamaki River, where it was lost on the mudflats.

Hounds were then taken back to Pakuranga Hall, where afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the district. The joint-master, Mr. W. McLaughlin, made a presentation on behalf of the hunt and the Auckland Polo Club to Mr. and Mrs. G. Fernehough, who were married recently. Among the followers

Among tho followers were:—Tho jointmaster, Mr. 11. Bullock Webster, on Waverley: the joint-master, Mr. W. McLaughlin, on Sportsman; the Beld-master, Mr. 0. Self, on Te Kopuru; Mr. Eisdell Moore, on Leap Year; Mr. A. Millen, on Zane Grey; Mr. C. Allen, on Crusader; Mr. A. Walker, on Kiaora; Mr. B. Myers, on Heather Belle; Major T. H. E. Oakes, on Pale Star; Major E. E. Kennedy, on a hay; Lieutenant P. Williams, on Dandy; Mr. R. Melsop, on Val; Mr. G. Roberts, on The Dawn; Mr. C. Roberts, on a bay; Mr. D. Moore, on Dorcas; Mr. J. Quinlan, on Gibber. Mr. M. Laws, on Parkhurst; Mr. M. Burrell, on Polo; Mr. W. Gunson, on Sunset; Mr. C. Wallace, on Tea Chat; Mr. J, Gillard, on Vakuir; Mr. J. Ewen, on Rocket; Mr. W. Thompson, on Roberta; Mr. M. Stewart, on Lonely; Mr. W. Taylor, on Tui; Mr. N. Taylor, on Pluto; Mr. D. Orr, on Whippet; Mr. R. Leighton, on Lofty; Mr. P. Hewett, on Sentinel; Mr. D. Mould, on Swagger; Mr. D. Nathan, on Canyon; Mr. Nathan, on Sir Queve; Mr. L. Dkkey, on Maori Boy; Mr. R. Millen. on a chestnut; Mr. R. Pilkington, on The Hat; Mr. H. Garland, on Taffeta; Mr. M. Thorburn, on Tamak- Prince; Mr. C. Millen, on Coronation; Mr. H. Allen, on Jasper; Mr. D. iJtone, on Buckjumper. The Lady Riders' Lady Gunson, on Breeze; Mrs. McMillan Bull, on Vilrna; Mrs. N. Louisson, on Collision: Mrs. P. H. Smith, on Over She Goes; Mrs. P. Dickson, on Wacco; Mrs. U. Dalton. on Gay Lady; Mrs. Clifton, on Tallboy; Mrs. L. Wells, on Charge; Miss N. Orr, on Goosestcp; Miss B. Snowball, on Ripontii; Miss B Thomas, on Brio; Miss O. Barris, on Jewel; Miss J. Dyer, on Leisure; Miss J. Houghton, on Saratoga; Miss B. Masters, on Patch; Miss N. Roberts, on Solitude; Miss A. Marr. on Mischief.

Miss P. Weston, on Star; Miss D. Weston, on Diana; Miss L. Greenhalgh, on Brian Boru; Miss P. Mark, on a chestnut; Miss P. Coutts, on Nudger; Miss J. Coutt*. on Sage King; Miss D. Davidson, on Flash; Miss C. Allen, on Silver Kins; Miss D. Moore, on Beaufort; Miss V. Hollis, on Huia; Miss K. Pegler, on Tony; Miss S. Millen, on Bubbles. THE WAIKATO FIXTURE DAY'S EXCELLENT SPORT [from our own correspondent] CAMBRIDGE, Sunday Hunting In the Waikato will be excellent this season if the sport provided at the opening yesterday is maintained. The meet took place at Ngaheke, the homestead of the master, Mr. Wynn Brown, and although conditions were not favourable to good scent, hounds raised three hares which provided great runs over the neighbouring country. There were many favourable comments on the young hounds from the imported strain which the master has added to the pack this season. Two of them were always among the leaders and they set a fast pace over ideal hunting country. * The first hare was raised on Mr. William Broun's property soon after hounds had thrown off. She led tho field twice round this farm and the country of Mr. W. Harbutt before the kill in Mr R. H. Feisst's back paddock. A second hare was raised in the same paddock and again a great chase ensued through the properties; oi Messrs. H. P. Hunt. J. Leaning, William Brown. W. Harbutt, M. Phillips. T. H. Wallace.- T. P. Hunt and ,T. Leaning and back to Mr. Broun's farm.

These two runs had embraced a circuit of about six miles. Hounds were still keen, however, and when they raised a third hare the master led the field in pursuit. The field was carried over the country of Messrs. W. Harbutt. M. Phillips, D. Allison, T. H. Wallace and back to where the quarry was first found. The whole of the circuit was again covered before hounds were called off in Mr. Har butt's plantation. A large gathering of followers was entertained at afternoon tea at Ngaheke.- The toast of the master and Miss Rhodn Brown was proposed bv the deputy-master, Mr. J. M. Allen, M.P. Ho said it was pleasing to see many new riders in the field. In reply, Mr. Brown said the attendance was probably a record for the opening meet of the Waikato Hunt.

Amonjr the riders were Mesdamrs J. M Allen, on Victor; W. Ranstead. on Merrv; L. P. Johnson, on Nutty; J. W. RyaH. on Aintreo; Misses C. Gaddes. on Seaeta; is an Ranstcad.on a bay; p CK Ranstead, on rv u . r ?, a t fickle, on Jacob; Kath. on Little Irish; Peter Gorrle. on A\ histlinsr Rufus; Eunice Mulcahy, on Grey Peter, May Mulcahy, on a bay. The master, Mr, Wynn Brown, on Becked; the whin, Mr. Brown, on Heather Kmc and Eureka; J. M. Allen, M.P., on Victor; L. Picot. on Worthy Kin?: A. R. \urndley, on Black Magic; R. Sampson on Bass; T. P. Cole, on Kinp hone: >.nki Banks, on Pennyplain; "Warwick Ranks, on Jack; J. W. Ryall. on Martin; J. Welch, on Lady; W. H. Mellish. on Clipner; J. T. Robertson, on Worthy Kincr; J. Gaddes. on Clipper; ,T. Priest, on Absent; H. Rendall, on Cnrafortn; C. Shakeshaft, on Jorrocks; T. Honan, on Tauwhare; M. Buckland, on Safe Bank; L Bradley, on Carnui.