THE RANGITIKEI HUNT

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 156, 3 July 1936, Page 5

THE RANGITIKEI HUNT

RECORD FIELD OUT

EXCELLENCIES’ VISIT In marked contrast to the wild weather conditions and heavy going that obtained on the occasion <>l nis Excellency the Governor-General’s first outing with the Rangilikei Hunt last year, th-u atmosphere was springlike ana the turf was in excellent order on Tuesday afternoon, when both Lcid and Lady Galway hunted with the Rangitikei pack at the Fern Flats polo ground. The occasion was marked by a record attendance of members and visitors mounted and. a-foc-t, and followers and spectators alike enjoyed all the thrilis of the cliasd, hares being found early and leading the big field some last runs over interesting country with plenty of big fences in the way. There were a lew spills, Lady Galway being one of the unlucky ones, but her Ex cellency fc-rtunatcly fell clear and sus tained no hurt. An adjournment was made for afternoon tea at 4 o’clock. A marquee erected under the spreading branches of a clump of inacrocarpa trees soon became the mecca.of a hungry throng who found a tempting array of good things set out on nearby tables, i’he wives of members of the hunt provided the refreshments and acted as hostesses. At a suitable juncture, the Alastcr, Air. J. Brice, introduced Lord and Ladv Galway to the assemblage and expressed pleasure at Their Excellencies’ presence. Responding, Lord Galway professed keen enjoyment, experienced by Her Excellency and himself, at the very good afternoon’s sport provided by the Hunt Club, and expressed thanks that the meet had been arranged for a Tuesday to-suit their Excellencies’ convenience since, unfortunately, it was the only day they could fit in with their other engagements. Lord Galway expressed delight at the appearance oi the countryside and appreciation of the generosity of the farmers in permitting the hunt to ride over their land. <‘lt has been mc*t enjoyable.’’ His

Excellency concluded. “Lady Galwr.y and 1 hope to return to your disiricl and are looking forward to our next outing with tue Rangitikei Hunt.” (Applause). 'inree clrccrs were then called for His Excellency and were heartily given followed by three for Lady Galway. During tea and lor several minutes afterwards Lord and Lady Galway wore introduced to several people and joined in conversation wit a various groups standing about. The Chase DescMbod. After an unpromising morning, conditions provided ideal ror hunting b\ the tinre hounds threw off early in the afternoon. Hares were pleatnuj and scent good and the field was on the move all the time, enjoying an excellent day’s sport. Immediately after throwing off, hounds put up a hare from the rushes in the I’olo ground paddock, and a marvellous sharp burst lollos.fd, puss heading across Jlr. Marshall’s farm, and over Mr. ALuirison’s as far as the bush at the back of Mr. Gaislord’s property, where puss had the best o± it and hounds were forced to give up. It was uot long, however, Lreiore the pack again found, and with burning scent, were led another course, but thin time turning down the Fern Fiats Road towards Tutaenui, and on to Air. Coles’ property, where they were whipped od. The next h<uu got up almost under the pack's nose, and altnough she made a valiant effort, and led the Held a last gallop, hounds were not long in coining up and killed on the Fern !■ nits Jvoau A much-needed “breather” was tak en at this stage. Then hounds were again put to work, this time drawing a paddock of inongolds, where rather a stale line was lollowed for some distance at a less racing pace than had previously been the case. A wide circle was run round Air. Alarshall’s homestead and then tde road was crossed. After covering two or three paddocks in this direction, a right-about turn was made and the field led back to the r<kiu

again. By this time it was getting cold and the hounds scarcely aule to ieel the scent, and although they followed it patchily for another half mile, it was thought that another good run would not be obtained and they were whipped off and taken home. Hounds and followers had had one of the hardest days’ hunting this year, an great credit is due to the huntsman for the excellent trim in which the hounds are kept and the way in which they were handled over a strenuous course. Horsenren were afforded a record number of fences to jump and although the going was slightly sticky the jumping was extremely gc-od. The Hunt Club is grateful to Alessrs. L. 11. S. Alarshall, Alorrison, Gibbs, Pollington, and F. R. H. Brice for the use of their country for this meet. Those following hounds were:— His Excellency the Governor-General,

Lord Galway, on Mr. F. AlcLean’s Roo kct. Lady Galwav on Air. G. H. AVilson fc Jack. I The Alastcr, Air. J. Brice, on Skipper. Deputy-Masters F. Air Lean on Peter 8 Pie, I’. W. Briant on Glen Leven, AV. \V. Wilson ou Zip, H. J. Cameron ou Ramona. Hun. Whips Q. O. Wilson on Bertie, J. G. Wilson on tJergeant, B. K. bimp>on oa Te Puke, K. K. Simpson ou B-cn. Huntsman Goodwin on Wailuua. Airs. E. Duncan on Trouble, Airs. T. Latham (AVanganui; on Rusty, Aliss J. Kerry (Wanganui) on Pirate King. Miss Al. Brice cn Bonus, Aliss N. Cameron on Blackie, Miss Al. Alarshall on Lady Blake, Aliss A. AlcGregor ou Rajah, Aliss C. Wilson on Winnagan. Captain Heber-Percy, A.D.C., on Air. 11. Simpson’s Black Rock, Alessrs. H. G. Briant on Sunrise, F. Brice on Nurmi, K. Duncan on Mainianga, E. Duncan on T-Unbo, AV. Duncan on F. IL JA’xter on .Springbok, G. Grace ou Constant Sun, H. R. Cameron, on Daniel Boone, A. B. Marshall ou Hymgreat, 11. Marshall on Quickstep, L. T. McLean on Anak, 11. Simpson on Hine, C. .Simpson on Blue Peter, R. Siiupsou on Alatapuna, G. JI. Wilson O n sir Glaniis, N. Williamson on a bay, L« Jarvis on Ted, L. G. Morris on Platina, K. AlcKelvie on Cardhu, T. Norm on a chestnut. Those noticed among thxj spectator! were Mrs. Brice, Misses AVilson (Bullay Mrs. W. W. AVilson, Airs. Briant, Airs. H. G. Briant, Airs. K. K. Simpson, Air». K Duncan, Air and Airs. L. llammord, Air. an<l Airs. Kelsey, Miss Sinip:'on t Mrs. G. Galpin, Mrs. W. Duncan, Mrs. McKplvic, Airs. J. Dick, Mrs. Ransom. Airs. E. 11. Simpson, Airs. Holmes, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Fenwick, Mrs. Grumitt, Mr. and Airs. Gibson, Airs. Morrison. Mrs. G. Birch, Mrs. Anderson, Air. an<i Mrs. McFarlane, Mr. and Mrs. Gaisford, Mrs. Dexter, Air. and Airs. J. Rogers, Airs. G. L. Marshall, Airs. Anderson, Mrs. Harris, Airs. R. Grace, AVanganu*, Airs. D. Young (Wanganui), Air*. G. Grace, Mr. and Airs. Stuart, Airs. F. Brice, Airs. AA’ing. Aliss d’ay lor, Mr. and Airs. Lampp, Mrs. AA’est-Audrey, Mrs. AV. Marshall. Mrs. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. 11. Smith, Mrs. Baldwin. Aliases Beckett, N. Harris, B. Taylor, V. Stuart, I. Anderson, Awdry, Rawson, C. Gibson, E. Richardson, M. Galpin, 11. AfcLeay, Raleigh (Pahiatua), B. Broad, D. Christensen, T. AVood, K. Simpson, D. AA’ing, P. Hammond, Baldwin; Alessrs. G. Rawson, Shelton, R. Harris, L. H. 8. Alarshall, R. Alarshall, B. Alarshall, J. Dudding, J Stuart, Ormond Wilson.