OTAGO HUNT CLUB

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22955, 10 August 1936, Page 11

OTAGO HUNT CLUB

m.:et at north taieri Favoured by ideal weather conditions, the weekly run of the Otago Hunt Club was held on Saturday at Black Bridge, North Taieri, over the properties of Messrs D. Leishman, J. Skinner and D. Connor. There was a good attendance of spectators, who made use of the hillside in Mr Connor’s paddock to obtain an excellent view of the jumping. The throw-off took place in Mr Leishman’s property shortly after 3.15 p.rn., and the pack was soon on the trail and hunted well throughout the run. The first two jumps, a post and rails and a hawthorn hedge, were well cleared, but at the third fence several horses ran off. The next two obstacles, posts and rails, provided good jumping before “ Becher’s Brook ” was reached. This consists of a hawthorn hedge with a water ditch on the landing side, and on account of the heavy going at the takeoff this proved very tricky. Trouble is usually experienced here, and Saturday’s run was no exception. Mr Skinner's property was then entcr.ed, where a gorse hedge provided excellent jumping. The trail then turned to the right to a good road double consisting of a wire fence and a gorse hedge. Continuing through Mr Connor’s property, the riders cleared two post and rails and two gorse hedges before taking the second road double. The last jump was in Mr Connor’s paddock, where the “ kill ” took place. In the absence of Mr R. Greenslade, Mr J. Dick acted as deputy-master. Interested spectators included Mrs J. Talbot (nee Miss M. Statham) and old and enthusiastic members of the club, Mr W. Duff, Balclutha, owner of Zamboa, and Mr J. Oliver, a member of the Birchwood Hunt. ALthe conclusion of the hunt members' were entertained at the residence of Mr and Mrs D. Connor at afternoon tea, which was very much appreciated. Before leaving on the homeward journey the master (Mr J. E. Brunton) took the opportunity of thanking the property owners, and £*lso Mrs Connor for assisting with the refreshments. Amongst those present were: The master (Mr J. E. Brunton) on King Vidor, Acting Deputy Master (Mr J. Dick) on Red Heather, the huntsman (Mr D. G. Binnie) on Blackthorne. the whip (Mr R. James) on Spanker, Mrs W. Gorton on Zamboa, Mrs Oliver (Pine Bush, Invercargill) on Red Fire. Mrs Wilson on Auto. Miss L. Davies on Squeak, Miss G. Gilligan on Tanner, Miss F. Holmes on Terry, Miss M. Jack on Barney, Miss D. Medlev on Jimmy. Miss H. Munn on Diana. Miss M Murray on Bettv. Miss J. M’Gill on Peter. Miss R. M’Kay on Academy, Miss S. Thomas on Te Mioha. Miss F. Thomson on Bell Hill, Miss E. Wilson on Punoh. Miss V. Young on Captain’s Gift, Messrs H. Anderton on Black Tractor, V. Campbell on Gus. J. Cochrane on Dandy. G. Connor on Aytemoana, rr . D'ckson on Rainbow. G. Dochertv on Golden Showers, A. Guye on Pink Paner. R. Harvey on Prince Tractor, B. Hastie on Star Tractor. M. Miller on Pat. J. Mowat on Golden Nugget, W. Mon-head on Kim, R. Pinnev on The Bard. J. Richards on Grev Hawk. S. Robb on Wanda. R. -Robb on Cloudv. K. Russell on Dolly Varden. H. Stuck on a Tractor getting. W. Watson on Mikado, and N. Woods on Mystery. A nullification run will be held'at “ Son View ” on Wednesdav commencing at 2 p.m. sham, and the final hunt of the season will be staged over the nronerties of Messrs T. Dalziel and T. M’Dnnald, Brockville, next Saturday. , . The annual pomt-to-noint meeting will be held at North Taieri over the same nmnerlies as Saturday’s run on August 22, entries closing on Monday, August IT