NORTH OTAGO COURSING CLUB.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 993, 25 June 1879, Page 2

NORTH OTAGO COURSING CLUB.

NEW ZEALAND WATERLOO CUP.

President • E- Menlove, Esq. ; VicePresidents, R. M f Auly and G. S. | Lintott, Esqs. ; Marshall, T. Y. Duncan, Esq. ; Field Stewards, Hon. M. Holmes, Messrs, N, Flaming, W. J. Steward, T. Y. Duncan, R. M'Auly, A. S. Otterson, J. O'Meagher, J. Reid, jun., A. Hedley, W. H. Ronayne, H. Connell, C. S. Allen, G. S. Lintott, F. D. Rich, M. Orbell, T. M'Auly, W. C. Smith, J. M'Donald. T. Surman, W. J. Caverhill, A. Turnbull, B. Thompson, W. G. Walker and R. P. Hill; Flag Steward, Mr. A. Thomson ; Judge, Mr. C. E. Lloyd ; Slipper, Mr, J. Turner ; Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. H. Ronayne. YESTERDAY. So far this" meeting has proved highly successful, alike in regard to the sport provided and the manner in which it has been carried out. In some respects improvements might be made, more especially in regard to the beating, which yesterday was very poor, the beaters at times being at a considerable distance from the judge and slipper, and once or twice even in a different direction. The other principal matter for amendment lies almost entirely with the spectators. Yesterday it was of very common occurrence to see- people rushing indiscriminately over unbeaten

ground, with the result that many hares were disturbed, and the sport interfered with. The slipping of Mr. Turner was a vast improvement upon that of Mr. Marshall, and we must congratulate the Club upon having removed a source of annoyance ta owners of dogs. With one or two exceptions, Mr. Lloyd's decisions as judge gave general satisfaction ; hut in one case the unusual and unsportsmanlike spectacle was presented of an owner and and others endeavoring in ' tones neither mild nor musical to argue the point with the judge, as they were not satisfied with his decision. This was in the case of the first undecided course between Honeymoon and ■ Gazelle, in which many were of opinion that the verdict should have been given for the former, while the judge, with some show of reason, held the opinion that neither of the dogs had done sufficient to warrant him deciding the course. The arrangements generally were very satisfactory, though the adjournment for lunch might have been shortened with advantage We continue our report of the meeting as follows r-

It was now after three o'clock, and fears were entertained that very little more would be done before darkhess necessitated an adjournment. Hares, however, continued pretty plentiful, and several more courses were run off. Tamo' Shanter and Richmond .had a short course, of which little could be seen, but that little was in the former's favor. In a course with Hamlet, Bonny Carlisle scored several points before Mr. M'Auly's dog got in, but even when Hamlet, who appeared slow upon his legs, did come to the front, the hare obtained cover before he could wipe off the points against him, and Bonny Carlisle secured the victory. Leo and Cumberland had a terribly long and hard course. On being slipped, Leo led up, and for some time had the hare to himself, Cumberland being apparently unsighted. On getting in, however, the play became pretty, and the contest was rendered highly interesting. Pussy then went through the fence and over a hill, and was followed by both dogs, who were not picked up until they had perfect gruellers. Speculation had all the best of a short course with Shylock, and St. Albans secured a victory against Bruce after a short, sharp, and decisive hunt. The next pair to enter the slips were Referee and Camelia, and a larger amount of interest was taken in this event than any other of the meeting, so far as it had gone. Camelia had many admirers, not only on account of her previous performance, but because of her beautiful form and running-like appearance. Still Referee was undoubtedly most fancied, as it had been whispered about that he was a perfect "clinker." On being slipped both dogs ran very quickly and evenly up to the hare, which they despatched without showing any work, with the result that the judge's verdict was an undecided course. Papanui had a very nice course with Tambourini, and then the proceedings closed for the day, seventeen courses having been decided—a smaller number than it was hoped would be disposed of.

TO-DAY'S COURSING.

It was nearly 10 o'clock before the first pair, Referee and Camelia, were slipped this morning, and by this time there were about "200 spectators on the ground, fully half of whom were mounted. This number was greatly increased during the day. The sport was again very good, though for some time hares were rather scarce, and the proceedings somewhat slow. As. stated, Referee and Camelia were the first to try conclusions, to settle their undecided course of yesterday. Mr. Sutton's dog led up from the slips, did nearly all the work', and won very comfortably. A considerable loss of time occurred here, great difficulty being experienced in finding a hare. When one was raised, Juliet and Verbena had a short course. Both dogs ran up well together, Juliet being slightly in front, but then the liare turned, and slightly favored Verbena, who was the first to get up to the hare, which she turned two or three times, and then killed. Cleophila and Briton ran a very long and even course. Briton had a long way the best of it at the commencement, Mr. Otterson's slut being apparently unsighted for a time, but she then got in, and looked like winning when the hare got to cover, and the judge's decision was "No course." Young Ridley and Russian Emperor then ran a no-course, puss getting to cover before the dogs 'had an opportunity of doing anything. They were again put into the slips, and,after some delay had a long course, of which very little could be seen, but of what took place in view of the spectators, the Emperor had the best of the run, and won the course. Brigadier had along way the best of a course with Gipsy. He led up and turned several times before Gipsy was let in by favor, and made a few points. The play then became pretty equal, but Brigadier had previously scored too freely for his opponent, and was given the course. Cleopliila and Briton were then called upon to run off their undecided course, but the latter, being very lame, was drawn. Cleophelawas therefore given the course. Some discussion then took place as to whether Briton could run for the purse, during which it was stated that a consideration had been given for his withdrawal. The point was not settled. An adjournment for lunch then took place, after which Kathleen and Butterfly had the best course of the meeting. Kathleen was the quickest on her feet, and led up and turned her hare, letting Butterfly in for a moment ; but then Kathleen gave her a clean go by, and again took command of the hare. Once more tho hare, turning towards Butterfly, let her in, but she did not hold. the post of honor long, for Kathleen again passed her and won a beautiful course, Nora had, so far as could be seen, a long way the best of a hard course with Nelly. Magic, the winner of last year's Waterloo, and Morning Star were the next pair to meet, and the course was looked forward to with great interest. On being slipped, Morning Star led up by some yards, and having turned the hare several times, made a very pretty kill before Magic got near the hare, ai}d Ifist year's champion I was defeated.

The following are the complete results of the meeting so far : Mr. W. M'Auly's br w b Frolic, Donald —Busy Bee, beat Mr. H. Cfinnejl's ns w br d Doncaster, Pepping 'Tom—(dam unknown). Mr. G. S. Li'ntott's f w d Hock, Buccaneer Bucksome Lass, beat Mr. H. Driver's r f d Ledgerkeeper, Treasurer — Hit-or-Miss.

Mr. Taylor's «s w r d Kipp, Harem— Glencoe, beat Mr, J. Jerome's f b Gill Gill, Marathon-=-GI acier.

Mr. A. M'Laren's br d Onego, Protector— Tibby, beat Mr. G. M. Bell's br w b Casse Tete, Chimney Sweep—Floss. Mr. B. Thomson's blk d Balmoral, Riot Act—Maidstone, beat Mr. T. Surnam's br w b Gyp, Hindoo—Gypsy. Mr. M. Grant's br b Belle, Seanmag— Rubina, beat Mr. A. Riddle's ng f 1} Brenda, Carry the News—^Su^bearq, Mr. E. W. Roper's blk w b Honeymoon, Tumult—Margery Daw, beat Mr. R. Blackham ns f w b Gazelle, Magnano—Playful. Mr. H. Birch's ns r d Crackshot, Baffler— Bett, beat Mr. A. Duncan's bl w h Blue Bell, Red Rover—Moor}bea,\ri, Mr, P-. Mason's br w d Mechanic, Farrier -™Kegalia, beat Mr. J. Moss' ns r d Rupert il. (late Benecia Boy), Brandy—Blue Bell. Mr. R. Powell's w f b Flora Temple, Sedan—Miss Fox, beat Messrs. Reid Bros.' blk d Chester, Cheviot—Aberlady. Mr. J. S. Caverhill's blk w b Hinemoa, Balchristie—Glare, beat Mr. J. Daniels' blk r b Luffra, Ben—Fly, F, Miles' i" d Tamo' Shanter, Clydes-. daie—Cremorne, beat Mr. N. Fleming's ns f d Richmond, Red Kail—Florence, Mr. T. Dodson's ns br w d Benny Carlisle, Spring (Bagot's)—Maria, beat Mr. T. M'Auly's rwd Hamlet, Hamlet—Rose, ,

\v br d —Fly, Gatenby's, beat Mr. T. Logan's w 1 Cumberland, Geelong Comet—Satisfjiutiuii Mr. A. Thomson's bl <l Speculation, Kj,,,, —Fan, beat Mr. T. Brydone's ns w r 3 Shylock, Ranting Kobiu—Arabella GoililarJ Mr. A. Campbell's r d St. Albans, lace—Queen Mab, beat Mr. W, L, Philip ns blk w d Bruce, Ben—Fly.

Mr. J. B. Sutton's fil Referee, Rufn s _ Fawn, beat Mr. W. H. Ixonaylie's fw |, Camelia, Red Kail—Dauntless. Mr. J. J. Parker's 11s f w b Papaum Prince—Butterfly, boat Mr. A Patcrson's ns w d Tambourini, Cacique ll.—Oatonbv's'" Mr. J. M'Donald's r w b Verbena, Pnii-1 Fly. beat Mr. W. J. Caverhill's v \v li. 1n 1 it_-1 Balchristie—Glare.

Mr. A. S. Otterson's blk b Oleopbila, Forest King—Little Lucy, ran a bye, M,.' J. A. Dutbie's f w d Briton, Digby Graml— Berthier, being drawn. Mr. \V. H. Porter's r d Russian Kmi>cr»r, Regent—Beatrice, beat Mr. R. P. Hill's 1, d \ oung Ridley, Regent—Ridley Daughter. Mr. A. Tapper's r d Brigadier. Brodulbaut —Blackbird, beat Mr. R. Smart's 11s br b Gigsy, Onego —Fan. Mr. A. M'Corkindale's ns bl w b Kathleen, Geelong Comet—Queen Death, beat Mr. c' Coombs' bl wb Butterfly, Onega—Henrietta. Mr. F. W. Wade us bl b Nora, Woodcock—Fly, beat Mr. Alex. Allen's f b Xi-lly. Handel—Fly. Mr. J. D. Kett's w blk b Morning Star, Geelong C'omet—Queen Death, beat Mr. I|] Prince's br w b Magic, Farrier—Regalia.