HUNTING.

Waipa Post, Volume VII, Issue 331, 17 July 1914, Page 4

HUNTING.

The meet at Mr W. G. Parks’ homestead “Paneakua”was largely attended. Fortunately weather conditions were good, although the ground was rather slippery as the result of continuous rain. The hounds threw off close to the homestead, and a hare was located in a turnip field, and gave an attractive run for some distance in the direction of the Cambridge road, which resulted in a kill. Returning another hare was located which gave a good run across the fields. Puss, however, got into some scrub, and escaped. Afternoon tea was provided at the homestead, and fully 300 people sat down.

Dr Gribbon proposed the toast of the host, Mr W. G. Park, which was drunk with musical honours. The toast of the master of the hounds, Mr Wynne-Brown,-was proposed by Mr Hockly. On behalf of the Waikato Hunt Club, Mr Wynne-Brown proposed the health of their host. The toast of Mr J. Storey, senr., was proposed by Mr W. G. Park, and responded to by Mr Oliphant on behalf of Mr Storey. The toast of ‘‘The Helpers” was proposed by Mr O. P. Owen, who coupled the names of Messrs W. Kay, John Keyte, and J. Storey, junr.

The field consisted of about 180 people, besides several driving.