BIRCHWOOD HUNT

Southland Times, Issue 23823, 22 May 1939, Page 10

BIRCHWOOD HUNT

SUCCESSFUL MEET AT ORETI Twenty horses took part at the hunt held by the Oreti branch of the Birchwood Hunt at Oreti on Saturday afternoon. The weather was wet and the going slippery. There were several spills, Master Balboa and Calamure falling down at one fence, and Matchem, ridden by the huntsman (J. Langford), slipping and falling on the flat. The slippery state of the ground caused Poniard to take off badly and he got caught up in wire in a gorse fence. He was not injured. Several novices were seen out and Lochie River, who won three flat races in succession during the past season, performed creditably for his first outing with the hounds. On the whole the standard of jumping was high. The course was laid over the properties of Messrs J. J. Woods and W. G. Woods and the obstacles comprised one road double, two cap fences and six gorse hedges. Two runs were held and many of the followers took part in both.

There was a big number of spectators and during afternoon tea the president of the Birchwood Hunt, Mr J. L. Hazlett, thanked them for their support. He also thanked the property owners. Those who took part were: J. L. Hazlett (acting master) on Captain Webster; J. Langford (huntsman) on Matchem; W. Sheedy (whip) on Polar Star; S. Reid on Captain Reid; A. Burnett on Henry Dawson, Lochie River and Delvane; L. Jones on Liberate; L. J.- Strathearn on El Caballo and King Willow; T. Boyle on Master Balboa and Loch Corrib; W. Boyle on Rotowai; S. Kean on Calamure; R. McKenzie on Lady Barkly; F. Langford on Poniard and La Boca; J. O’Meara on Whirr, Panara and Full Dress. An open jumping competition, over three board fences, resulted;—Matchem (J. Langford) 1, Lady Barkly (S. Reid) 2, Captain Webster (J. L. Hazlett) 3. Also competed: Captain Reid (S. Reid). ELLERSLIE MEETING CHARADE REHANDICAPPED (United Press Association) AUCKLAND, May 21. As a result of her victory in the Rangitika Hurdles at Awapuni last Thursday, Charade has earned a rehandicap of 21b for the Great Northern Hurdles at Ellerslie, which will bring her weight to 10.11. John Charles, who won the Manawatu Steepechase, will not be rehandicapped for the Great Northern Steeplechase. JUVENILE EVENT WON BY LADY ZENTA (Received May 21, 6.30 p.m.) ' SYDNEY, May 21. I At the Moorefield races yesterday the results included:— JUVENILE HANDICAP, £2OO. Five furlongs. LADY ZENTA, 8.6 (McMenamin) 1 WAIPUNA, 8.6 (Parsons) 2 DECELEA, 8.6 (Bartie) 3 Eleven started. Won by six lengths, third four lengths away. Time, 1.4. TERINGA SUCCESSFUL AT DOOMBEN (Received May 21, 6.30 p.m.) BRISBANE, May 21. At the Doomben races the results included:— WAVERLEY HANDICAP. Nine furlongs. TERINGA 7.12 (Martell) 1 LIMOUX 7.0 (Conquest) 2 THE ALBATROSS 8.7 (Briscoe) 3 Eight started. Won by a head, third four lengths away. Time, 1.55 J. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING MOSSBURN CLUB’S OPENING COMPETITION At the first competition shoot of the Mossbum Rifle Club there was an v attendance of 37 members. The shooting was not up to the usual standard, although several riflemen returned possibles at practice. The Macauley button for the highest score off the rifle went to P. Mcßride (79.4), and the handicap button to P. Richmond (78.6-2-79.6). In the women’s section Miss W. Crosbie had the best score, 71.3, and won the Blatch brooch, and Mrs L. Dawson, 60-18-78, had the best handicap score.

The club’s handicap limit is 79. Members returning possibles were P. Mcßride 80.7, C. Dore 80.6, and C. G. Macauley 80.5. Results:—

BOYS’ SCORES LAST WEEK

The Boys’ Miniature Rifle Club held its usual shoot on Saturday, the attendance being only fair. K. Tonkin won the Hotty button with 75.4. The shooting still shows a steady improvement. The following are the scores off the rifle: K. Tonkin 75.4, G. Taylor 75.2, W. Cross 75.2, N. Crowther 74.2, C. Taylor 74.2, W. Ramage 74, W. O’Toole 73.2, I. Sutherland 68.1, W. Thomson 65 R. Ure 63, B. Sutherland 62, P. Heslin 62, N. Kissell 59, N. Lilley 59, W. Kay-Smith 52, L. Crowther 42.

P. McBride Score. Hep. Total. 79.4 79.4 scr P. Richmond 78.6 2 79.6 A. Macauley 77.5 7 79.5 T. Reid 77.4 3 79.4 E. Healy 77.4 2 79.4 S. Payne 77.2 3 79.2 F. Clearwater 77.4 2 79.4 J. Healy 77.2 scr 77.2 C. Dore 76.3 1 77.3 L. Dawson 76.5 5 79.5 T. R. Healy 76.5 1 77.5 W. Lindsay 76.5 3 79.5 C. G. Macauley 76.2 5 79.2 G. Christie 76.4 1 77.4 A. Lilley 75.3 9 79.3 T. Healy 75.3 7 79.3 D. Bryan 75.2 7 79.2 P. Healy 74.1 4 78.1 K. Gallagher 73.1 3 76.1 E. Roy 73 4 77 D. McCauley 72.4 12 79.4 A. Dawson 71.3 10 79.3 Mrs Blatch 71.1 5 76.1 Miss W. Crosbie 71.3 6 77.3 C. McCauley 71.3 — 71.3 J. Chewings 70.2 7 77.2 W. Carran 70.1 9 79.1 I. McCauley 69.1 23 79.1 L. Dyer 68.2 15. 79.2 W. Dyer 68.1 12 79.1 M. Roy 68.1 — 68.1 Miss J. Soper 68.2 20 79.2 Miss C. Crosbie 66.1 —— 66.1 V. Chewings 66.1 66.1 L. Blatch 65.1 — 65.1 W. J. Blatch 62 11 73 Mrs Dawson 60 18 78 T. Giller 60 6 66 Mrs P. McBride 58 1 59 Mrs J. Williamson 26 31 57