MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 140, 16 June 1932, Page 3

MARTON

WITH THE BANGITIKEI HOUNDS. MEET AT “BALI.EE.” When hounds met on Saturday at ‘Bailee,” on the Bulls-Turakina road, there was a good field out, and the line , weather attracted a largo crowd of spectators. As hares are not very numerous in this part of the district, that very good sportsman and friend of the hunt, Dr. Dick, had been at some pains to ensure that any on his property had not been disturbed lately. Despite this precaution the day was somewhat disappointing, for scent was very bad; in fact early in the afternoon it was practically ncn-existent, though there was a decided improvement as tho day wore on, and towards evening proved good enough to provide a fair run over a strongly fenced wire country. Throwing off near the waolbhed,. hounds drew several paddocks blank; bunt later started a hare, which ran through the plantation at Mr. Jim .Dick’s residence, and on to tho Lake Alice road. In a remarkably bad scenting season, this was the worst day yet experienced, and with the hare still in view, hounds were .•carccly able to run the line. After a long check on the roadside the pack hit it off in the direction of the Alain Highway; first Marksman, then Gameboy and Tariff owned the line. However the hare was a long way ahead and hounds were soon at fault again. After a half hour’s puttering about in a vain attempt to pick up tho line, the huntsman found a ties hare which ran across the doctor’s property and into Air. Wilson’s, where she was lost in a paddock of new grass. Later in the afternoon a hare was started in the rushes bordering Lake Alice, but once again the pack could i.iako little of the line, though, hunting magnificently they ran it back to the “Bailee” plantation. {Spectators were privileged to see some fine jumping, as tho field, led by Air. Brian Simpson on his clever little horse, Te Puke, came over the wire double on tho grass lane. These fences, big enouga in themselves, ..re rendered more formidable by the deep roadside drains; yet the whole field came over without one horse making a mistake. About 3.30 another hare was found, and on an improving scent, hounds ran her round Dr. Dick’s, and through Air. Coleman’s on to the grass lane again. The hare turned to the right into Mr. Stuart’s, and then to the left round the brow of the hill. Scent seemed to be holding better in the rough pasture, and with hounds “driving it” a bit, tho pace improved and the field had a good gallop of a mile or more, as they circled round and came back to Air. Wasson’s boundary. Hounds checked momentarily and then hit it off back into Air. Stuart’s, where several of the field got badly mired in a boggy creek. Tho hare ran to the lane and then came back towards Air. Wasson’s again; ran nearly to the Santoft road and doubling back, eventually saved her scent by taking to the swampy creek, which would not hold a scent. It was nearly four o’clock when hounds were whipped off and they were most unluckv not to kill. •

Among those out were: Huntsman Goodwin on Taffy; hon. whips W. Wilson on Alode, and B. Simpson on Te Puke, Miss Rutherford (Blenheim), on Lock Lomond; Alias Gaisford, Target; Aliss Wilson, Vitality; Aliss P. Gais ford, Partingo; Afiss Wilde, Minehaha; Miss Willis on a chestnut; Afiss Chris tensen, Ehoa; Afessrs. D. Vickers (Levin), on Bluo Peter; G. Vickers (Levin), Taoroa; J. AlcLean, Anak; H. Wilson, Jack; R. Simpson, Shamrock; Q. Wilson, Tho Ace; J. Dick, Earl of, Ashlea; T. Norris on a bay; R. Gaisford, Black Reynard; J. Simpson, Afatipuna; H. Simpson, Black Rock; L. Jarvis, Waiforte; H. McGregor, Glaiuis. THE CIVIC THEATRE ‘'AMBASSADOR BILL” Will Rogers, the best loved and most famous “unofficial diplomat” in tho world, has made a smashing success of “Ambasador Bill,” his latest Fox Picture, which opened at the Civic Theatre yesterday. Showing tho philosophical cowboy-humourist as a shirtsleeve ambassador to a tradition-bound European court, it is simply made to order for his particular brand of wit. Seeming to realise this, the famous funster has thrown himself into his work with evident enthusiasm, with tho result that “Ambasador Bill” is packed full of the most screamingly funny scenes ever brought to the screen Any one of a number of them would have been sufficient to make the success of the ordinary film. This picture marks the latest and highest point in Rogers’ screen career. The final screening takes place this evening. BOROUGH WATER SUPPLY ILLEGAL USE OF WATER The Afar!on Borough Council was in committee for a long time on Afonday night considering a serious case of appropriation of borough water. It is ndt known what action will be taken as yet, but it can safely be sited that it will be adequate. and that future offenders, if any, will be severely dealt with.

It appears that tho case in question was the fourth relating to water, but was far and away more glaring than any of tho previous ones. A farmer, outside the borough, and paying no water rates, asked a resident whose property was in the borough for permission to use water from a trough in this man’s paddock. Assent was given, and the key to the gate ob tained. in January last. Since then, water has been sledged regularly from this trough to tho farmer’s property, to keep 25 cows going. Assuming the normal consumption of a cow to be from 10 to 20 gallons a day, it, will be seen that between 15,000 pud 30,000 gallons have been appropriated—at a conservative estimate. To facilitate operations, the regulation ball-cock on the trough was detached on each occasion, and an ingenious arrangement of piping and hose used to fill tho receptacles on tho sledge. The offence was doubly serious in view of the dry summer, the impending shortage of water, and restrictions imposed on borough consumers. Further, the council was conducting a searching inquiry into a mysterious water wastage, and had called for the co-operation of every resident. The offence is punishable by Act of Parliament, by a fine up to £2O. The penalty is continuous, that is, the fine may be for every day tho offence is comnjitted. This should well give any malefactors pause, for it is understood the council has reached the limit of forbearance. Taking unauthorised

water for thirsty stock is as serious as, for example, stealing hay from a neighbour to feed hungry stock. Moreover, tho person giving authority te another person to use borough water is himself liable to an equally heavy penalty. THE A. AND P. BALL A final reminder is given of the annual ball of the Marton District A. and P. Association, which will be held in Hie Civic Theatre to-morrow night. It. is anticipated that there will be a recor.l attendance and with first class music, a bountiful supper and a good dancing floor, patrous can rest assured of spending a 3 try pleasant evening.