HARRIER SEASON.

Wairarapa Age, 15 April 1935, Page 4

HARRIER SEASON.

KIATERE CLUB’S OFEKUAJi OPENING. CHATJENGE CUP FOR JUNIORS In spite of the unfavourable weather there was a good muster of runners and supporters at the official opening of the Kiatere Harrier Club-’is season on Saturday.. The slow and junior packs went off together under the club captain, for a run of about miles with a fast finish over the- last quarter of a mile. They were followed about 10 minutes later by the fast pack under the vice-captain. This pack, which included. four visitors from the Masterton Club, covered a distance of about three miles*. It was decided, owing to the weather, not to stop for an organised run in. After the run afternoon tea was served in the Epiphany Hall by the ladies’ committee. Mr. C. Traill, president, officially declared the season open jand briefly reviewed the prospects for -the coming season. He also exhibited a handsome challenge cup presented by an anonymous donor for competition among the juniors. Mr. A. J. F. Carter, club captain, conveyed the goodl J wishes of the Olympic Club and spoke a few words about the visit of a New Zealand team to Australia in August. Mr. L. Hack, captain of the Masterton Club also spoke. A hearty vote of thanks to the ladies’ committee,, proposed by Mr. Traill, was carried with musical honours. An impromptu singsong and the singing of Auld Lang Syne brought the afternoon to a close. A particularly enjoyable dance in the Epiphany Hall in the evening successfully opened the social side of the club’s activities. With Mr. E. Green at the piano and Mr. J. Burns as M.C., everything went with a swing and an excellent supper completed the success of the evening.