GOOD PROFIT ON YEAR

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21280, 25 February 1939, Page 18

GOOD PROFIT ON YEAR

South Canterbury Hunt

Conditions Against Sport

A year which closed with a credit balance of £355 was reviewed by members of the South Canterbury Hunt at the fifty-seventh annual meeting which was held yesterday. The master (Mr C. L. Orbell) presided. The year had been a success financially, said the master, in moving the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet (previously published). The profit after writing off £7l in depreciation, had, he said, amounted to £355. That had been due mainly to another successful race meeting. In comparison with the previous year the profit was not so large, but expenses had been kept down to a minimum. The Hunt had a clear property and a certain amount of money invested. It was necessary to have a “nest egg” to meet any possible loss on a race meeting. Subscriptions had decreased slightly during the year, but that was a sign of the times. People were not as interested in horses as they were in the past, but hunts had to keep the sport alive as many young people were showing interest, and in about two years there should be several new followers in South Canterbury. Worst Season on Kecord “From a hunting point of view I think that last season was the worst I have

ever experienced,” said the master. There had, owing to the weather, been practically no hunting in the Timaru district, but they had managed to have meets at Waimate and Geraldine. Keen support had been forthcoming from Geraldine, where Miss Edgar Jones had d,one much to arouse interest. The Hunt should consider holding more meets in that area, as he had always believed in the policy of meeting where good fields could be expected. The huntsman (Mr J. M. Shaw) had recovered from his illness. During his indisposition the work had been carried on by the deputy-master (Mr H. H. Elworthy), who had given followers some, good hunting. The interest of the Canterbury- Jockey Club in making a grant to the Hunt had been much appreciated. Tire Master thanked the committee for their co-operation during the year and the stewards for their good work at the race meeting. The secretary (Mr H. H. Fraser) was deserving of their best thanks. He complimented the sub-committee which ran the annual ball, on the outstanding success of the function. Mr Orbell also acknowledged the fine spirit shown by farmers who allowed their country to be hunted over.

The motior was seconded by Mr M. C. Harper and carried without discussion.

Election of Officers

The election of officers resulted: Master, Mr C. L. Orbell; dcputyMaster, Mr H. H. Elworthy, committee, Mrs M. B. Savill, Miss J. Edgar-Jones, Miss P. Ritchie, Messrs C. L. Orbell, R. Bassett, A. S. Elworthy. H. Elworthy, H. H. Elworthy, S. K. Gillingham, M. C. Harper, A. G. Macdonald, M. F. Maze, C. Maze, R. Murphy, W. H. Orbell, W. D. Orbell and N. A. Rattray; auditor.Mr A. C. Martin: secretary, Mr H. H. Fraser; field secretary. Miss P. Ritchie; hon. whip, Mr E. James. The opening meet was fixed for April 15.