TARANAKI HUNT CLUB

Taranaki Daily News, 6 August 1934, Page 10

TARANAKI HUNT CLUB

MEET ON PRESIDENT'S PROPERTY. WEATHER SPOILS LAS’’.' FIXTURE. It was unfortunate that weather conditions were so unfavourable on Saturday as members of the Taranaki Hunt Club had been looking forward to the meet which was set down to be held at “Ferngrove,” the property of the president, Mr. A. H. Halcombe, Urenui. Hot only was it - the final meet of the season, but the venue is always a popular one, the hunt at ‘Ferngrove” being regarded as one of the most enjoyable of the season. There was not a large attendance but on the day it was a tribute to the esteem in which the president is held that the hunt was not bandoned altogether. Mr. A. H, Halcombe had had the country well sparred, and though it was not deemed advisable to uncouple the hounds under the conditions, members present indulged in some jumping over the prepared fences as Well as some dual jumping in the paddocks in front of the homestead. Some splendid exhibitions were given.

Subsequently those present were entertained at afternoon tea by the president at the homestead. In the absence of the Master and deputy-Masters, Mr. L. A. Nolan expressed the thanks of members and visitors for the hospitality that had been extended to them. He expressed regret that the inclemency of the weather had spoilt the day, greatly disappointing both members and friends who always looked forward to the meet at Mr. Halcoml.e’s.

The president said that the hunt club was grateful for the support the residents of the town gave it and he was pleased to have the opporunity, if in -J small way, of showing appreciation. Among those present were the huntsman, Mr. E. Rooke on Sideshot, Mrs. McGreal on Ginger, Misses Tracy Cole on Bimbo, Hazel Cole on Nimblefoot, Messrs. E. Andrews on Huirahgi Boy, V. Rooke on Rui, and G. Ayton on Bronze. Followers in cars included Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Nolan and party, Mr. W. T. Hookham and party, Mr. A. T. Moore and party, Mr. E. Anderson and party.