HUNTING.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144709, 18 June 1915, Page 6

HUNTING.

NORTH TARANAKI HOUNDa

(Contributed.)

“Tally-bo” has been tho cry at Mr. F. Sampson's, Sentry Hill, over since the North Taranaki Hunt was founded. Mr. Sampson is a very popular vicepresident of tho club, and ho is one who continues to do all in his power to further the interests and welfare of hunting. His land and fences arc amongst tho very best in North Taranaki, and despite the fact that hounds and huntsmen have galloped over them all these years, there are no bettor kept fences to bo found in the district anywhere. Ib is well known that when the name of “Sampson” is mentioned in fanning circles it stands for good farms and successful and progressive farmers; when wo have men of tho typo and enterprise of tho Messrs. Sampson, Connetts, Streets, and many others, to guide tho destiny of tho Taranaki Agricultural Society’s Show surely it is not possible that the latter institution is to be lot dio out for tho want of sufficient support from fanners generally. followers of tho bunt arc always more indebted to tho fanners than any words can express, and let it. bo carefully noted that no imagination can truly portray the intense pleasure derived from following a good pack of hounds, farmers, therefore, provide an incalculable amount of health-giving sport for a large number of people. 'that is tho rows on why so many enthusiasts braved the elements and wended their way to Sentry Hill on Thursday. Singularly enough, tho heaviest tain did not set in till about 12.30, but it then came down in torrents for probably two hours. Those present were treated meanwhile to a substantial and very acceptable luncheon provided by Mrs. Sampson. After that the forthcoming hunters’ race meeting, etc., formed an interesting subject tor conversation till the rain cleared off; and as there were several members present with b orscs to qualify it was decided to uncouple tho hounds. Before leaving tho homestead for the hunting ground, some considerable distance away, De-puty-Master B. 11. Chancy, on behalf of tho club and all those present, extended a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Sampson for their hospitality, and in responding Mr. Sampson said it was the desire of bis wife and himself that another hunt should meet there on Saturday, tho l!Hh Inst., seeing that this day was so wot. This kinu invitation was readily accepted. Huntsman Norman Poppercll soon had tho hounds in full cry of a strong hare, which, after a fairly good run, got lost in thick gorso on the Maori ground. A second short run ended in a similar manner. An unusually groat amount of jumping had to be done, however, although the hunt was of shoi t duration. The gorso fences wore in splenclid order, and the wire fences were sparred, consequently not ono fall took place, although the going was rather heavy. Amongst the followers were: DeputyMaster Chaney, on a new black mount, a typical hunter; Deputy-Master Mason, on Jorrocks; N. Pepperell, on Billy; E. Peppproll, on Bachelor's Button; R. H. Pepperell, on Kedwing; IV, Hookham. on Laddie ; Percy Sampson, on a bay mare; P. N. Sampson, on Gaiety Girl; Duncan Laiug, on a Captain Webb marc; R. Davis, on Go On; Bishop, on Rainbow; Bailey, on Captain Dick; Cyril Stockman, on a black : F, Stockman, on Miss Powerful; Max Lepper, on Carbine; P. .Johnson, on Master Catesby; Ellerm, on Wnrea ; N. Fulton, on Toilet. Driving were President K. W. Wheatley, Vice-president F. Sampson, and one or two others.