HUNTING.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 143574, 12 August 1911, Page 3

HUNTING.

The North Taranaki Hunt met at Air. Topliss’ property, AVaihi, on Thursday afternoon and a most successful afternoon’s sport resulted.. There were about 100 present, 45 of whom were following the hounds. The countrywas excellent for jumping, about fifty fences having been sparred. Tho hounds threw off about 1.30 p.m., and very soon picked up a bunny, and after a good choppy run a kill resulted. Several other runs of a similar character ensued. Later in tho afternoon a hare was put up which provided some good sport, but its, cunning stood it in good stead, as after a splendid run of five miles it evaded the hounds by seeking security in a swamp. The members of the hunt were hospitably entertained by Air. Topliss both at lunch and afternoon tea.

Air. A. H. Halcombo (master) on behalf of those present, returned thanks to Air. Topliss, and also to the Natives who own tho adjoining properties for allowing the use of them, to Mr. Topliss and Air. Alaybin for the trouble they had gone to in sparring the fences, and to Air. Topliss for his kind hospitality. On AVednesday evening, the Hunt Club annual ball will be held in the Theatre Royal. This has tho reputation of being one of the finest balls in the province, and as all arrangements are being made on tho same lavish scale as heretofore, lovers of dancing can bo assured of a good time. The Point-to-point Steeplechase, by permission of the Alinistev of Internal Affairs, will be held at Air. Salway’s, 801 l Block, on Thursday next, commencing at 2 p.m. The programme will be as follows: 1. Light Weights, list. For trophy About 2 miles. 2. Welter Weights, 12st. For trophy. About 2 miles. 3. Hunters’ Flat Race; about 1 mile. For trophy. Horses to be the bonafide property of and ridden by members of the North Taranaki Hunt. For qualified hunters, season 1911. Nos. 1 and 2.—Open to qualified hunters tho bonafide property of members of the hunt. Riders in Nos. 1,2, and 3 to be members of a recognised hunt and eligible for election ns gentlemen riders, and must ride in colours. Certificates, which must be either for gentlemen riders or emergency riders, to be. produced at scale. Entrance fee for each of the above events ss.