HARRIERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13652, 23 July 1906, Page 3

HARRIERS.

The Dunedin and St. Joseph's Clubs combined forces' on Saturday in a run from Lcven street, Kbslvn, as guests of Mr J. B. Callan. A pack of 34 followed a good trail laid by W. Foley (Dunedin) and Murphy (St. Joseph's)/ Proceeding up Leven street, the hares descended to the Kaikorai Valley, up Frasor's Gully, thence lip Kirkland Hill to Bunting's store. The main road was then followed An the direction of Ashburn Hall, for about a mile, and a turn made into the open country on the left. A circular course brought the pack to the head" of Fraser's Gully again, and the road was then followed up" tlio hill and home. The mild afternoon and the open country made the run a very enjoyable one. an'tl the pace throughout must be considered fast, notwithstanding the great quantity of mud met with, especially in Fraser's Gully. The eluTJs were afterwards entertained by Mr and Mrs Callan. for whoso kindness Contains Melville (Dunedin) and Hussey (St. Josopeh's) returned thanks., • The 'fine day and the prospect of a run from Wingalni proved enough lo induce a. record muster for the season on Sat.ur day of the Civil Service Harriers. Members were not disappointeM, as the pack was in pood form, and the going good throughout, the fine open country on the Taiori offering every inducement to a fast run. The trail (laid by Titchener and Miller) led over the hills on the north of the racecourse, through the Silverstream to the road, along which a turn was taken to within a/mile of the Black bridge, then striking oft" along the North Taieri road in the direction of the Mineral Springs. Here the trail went across country to the railway line, which was followed to the bridge, leaving which the road was taken towards Mosgiel; then doubling back through Wingatui to the racecourse. In view of the forthcoming 10-mile handicap, a number of the club's officials were busy

during the afternoon in selecting a suitable course, and as every care is bein» Taken as to the distance being correct the success of the race from the runners' point ot view is now assured. On Saturday the Y.M.C.A. Harriers, null the Port Chalmers Harriers as their guests, ran from the Albany Street School t'Smnasiuiii. the combined pack numbering noar y 40 runners. The paper (laid by »eott, J.am-enson. and Darling), after passing along Eden street, led "the pack through some scrub on to the Opolio road. 11113 was followed for a short, wav. when a turn to the left was matlo into the NorthJiasfc Va ley, f rom whence, after bavin" folMain road for some distance, A "io Hill was ascended. Upon roat-hing the open paddocks a stiff breeze made itself telr, and at length was the cause of the trail bemg lost. The pack, then, under the guidance of the captains, descended into Woodhaugh, nearly falling over the edge w a quarry in (ha process, and returned home on the road. After a general clcanvVJ? » all iltl J oUrllm < ! nt was made to the i-M-C.A. Rooms, where the wants of the inner ltfan were attended ~to. and a very pleasant couple of hours spent. -through the kindness of Mr Langlev Popo jho Duncdin Anglican Harriers ran from tiie St. Clair School Gymnasium on •Saturday afternoon. A. Wood and A. K>l- - were despatched with the bags, and laid a. good trail round the Second Beach ami up the steep winding path past. Cargill s. and on towards the Caves. Up to this point a splendid view of the sea was obtained, and from here the trail turned inland, and after some good onen miming came on to the hills overlooking Bnrnside. Tha homeward trail was -laid through Mr Sidey's property and down through' some bush on to Allandale road, and along Norfolk street back to the gymnasium. The afternoon being so fine and the trail being principally over eros.s-coiintry. the run was thoroughly enjoyed by all. '.After the run several of the members refreshed themselves with a dip in the baths. That ever, they were kindly looked after at afternoon tea by Mrs and Miss Tope and Mrs George Blyth, to whom, also to Messrs Pope and Blyth. the thanks of the club are due. The captain acknowledged the kindness of lbs hosts and hostesses, for whom three ringing cheers were given before dispersing.

The Southern B.C. Club held a run at Wingatui on Saturday, there being a fair muster of members. In view of the approaching inter-club contest, the course taken was somewhat similar to the inlcrclub course of last year. A fast and a slow 'pack were formed, with an interval of about fivo minutes betuven each. Neariiig home tho slow pack wa.s sighted, and gradually overhauled, the stragglers being overtaken near the racecourse. In the final sprint round the course Cambie and Crokor went to the front. The thanks of the club arc duo to iho Jockey Club for the use of dressing rooms. The St. Andrew Harriers will hold their usual weekly run at Anderson's Kav on Wednesday, as guests.of Mr D. M'Ciirdy. Members meet at the Post. Office at 2.30 p.m. A large attendance is requested. Entries for the Cross-country Race close on Wednesday.