WITH THE HOUNDS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 98, 28 April 1939, Page 10

WITH THE HOUNDS

OPENING OF RANGITIKEI SEASON. (Own Correspondent.) “We shall ever remember that glorious day, When to “Rosebank” we rattled away, Every hound seem’d that day by instinct to know That the Fern Flats country would give us a go.” Ideal weather, good hunting country and the hounds in fine fettle greeted the members of the Rangitikei Hunt when they opened the 1939 season with a meet at the Marton (Mr. J. Brice’s property, “Rosebank." Fern Flats, on Wednesday afternoon. I All was expectancy, the hunters were on their toes and the riders anxious to hear the huntsman’s horn for the cry of “Here we go!” and off they I galloped over the Master’s paddocks in close proximity to the homestead and across the adjoining properties on to Messrs. K. Stevens’, F. H. Dexter’s and S. W. Morrison’s, where a good run ensued. Pussy was found and the hounds set off in pursuit. It was a short run over some stiff fences, but eventually the quarry eluded its pursuers. Bac k'again over the same properties, the horses clearing the obstacles in splendid style, and a rousing gallop, followed with very few empty saddles. The ground was in perfect order for hunting, but unfortunately the scent was not too good and a halt was made at the master’s residence, where an appetising afternoon tea dispensed by Mrs. J. Brice and her lady helpers compensated for any disappointment in not registering a “kill.” At the conclusion of the day’s run the master thanked the members for responding in such a generous manner in making the opening run such a great success and he sincerely hoped that the run would be the forerunner of many a pleasant hunt to follow. Three hearty cheers were given for the Master and Mrs. J. Brice, and thus ended an auspicious opening of the 1939 hunting season. Among ihe followers were: The master (Mr. J. Brice) on Taura; Messrs. K. McK. Duncan on Hirangi; R. K. Simpson on Squealer; L. T. McLean on Anak; F. McLean on Buster Boy; F. Brice on Flockhart; H. Simpson on Ben Braggie, P. Wootton on Jackie, J. A. H. Dick on Earl of Ashlea. H. Blunden on a chestnut. L. G. Morris on Hard Gold; F. H. Dexter on Waituna; H. J. Cameron on Ramona; H. G. Wilson on Glamis; J. G. Wilson on Ta'lly-Hof A. Marshall on Sir Patrick; W. Bush on Ardrianne; N. Williamson on Lady Callaghan; H. G. Briant on Sunrise: , Huntsman A. Goodwin on a Warplane; gelding; Mrs. R. S. Fullerton-Smith j on Glenleven; Mrs. Roger Simpson.cn; Eileen; Mrs. E. Duncan on Jimmy:] Miss M. Brice on Bonus; Miss N.j Lampp on Ted; Miss N. Cameron onWarforte; Miss Arkwright on a polo] pony and Miss Fitzgerald. Followers on foot and in cars were Miss J. Brice, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. J-1 Dick, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. H. Simpson,; Mrs. E. H. Simpson, Mrs. K. Duncan, j Mrs. J. Simpson, Mrs. F. H. Dexter,; Mr. and Mrs. J. Ramson (New Ply-! mouth), Mrs. G. Galpin, Mrs. John-: ston, Mr. and Mrs. W. Simpson, Mrs. i lan Brice, Misses J. Galpin, P. Gat-1 rell, Glasgow, K. Simpson, Mr. and; Mrs. W. Whittington, Mr. and Mrs. V. j Whittington, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Gat-j rell. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Tidy, Mrs. F. i Brice, Mr. and Mrs. A. McPherson, i Misses McLeay, Rickman. Carter,] Bailey, French, and Levett, Dr. Dick ] and Messrs. K. Scoon, J. A. Tate, D. I Paterson and several others.