Rangitikei Hounds Cover Much Ground At Bonny Glen

Wanganui Chronicle, 29 June 1948, Page 2

Rangitikei Hounds Cover Much Ground At Bonny Glen

Not since pre-war days have the Rangitikei hounds met at "Shirley, ’ Bonny Gien, and a good field turned out lor the hunt held their recently in perfect weather conditions. Besides a good muster of members from the Rangitikei Hunt, visitors were present from Waverley, Wairarapa, Levin, Kiwitea and Rotorua. ’the countryside looked a picture from the hilltops. A large area of country was covered and some good runs gave followers an enjoyable afternoon. At the end of the day, the field returned to the homestead, where they were entertained by-Mr. and Mrs. Philip Briant and Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Briant to a most welcome afternoon tea. Among those following the hounds were: Huntsman A. Goodwin on Venture, the master (F. McLean) on Master Peter. deputy-Masters R. K. Simpson on Monkey, Q. O. Wilson on Gisborne, H. W. Wilson on Lancaster. F. H. Dexter on Nero, Hon. Whips Mrs. R. S. Fullerton-Smith on Royal Crest, Brian Cash on Dunsinane, Grenville Bull on Mahu, Mesdames W. R. Duncan on Danrolls, F. Newman on Sir Patrick, R. K. Simpson on Eileen, Misses B. McLean on Robin Hood. B. Bayley on Laughing Duchess, J. Cash on Kai Iwi Lad, D. Ashton on Grey Dawn. P. Lilburn on Beau Monde, Brenda Briant on Tip Toes, J. Hammond on Caesar, Norah Griffiths on a bay, Ann Simpson on Trixie, Beverley Brice on Fidget, Phillipa Wilson on Pert, Jean Strachan on a bay, Messrs Brian Simpson on Knockabout, R. Haise on Ruling Nation, F. M. Brice on Banner, M. Ross on Kerry Boy, Doug. Vickers on Saxon, S. Waitere on Sailor’s Song. J. Symes on Sgt. Murphy, J. Kinloch on Kapai Chief, J. Lampp on Quiver, N, Andrews on Battle March, Don Hammond on Pompy, W. McLean on Warrior, W. S. Strachan on a chestnut. W. R. Duncan on Pick Pocket, N. Nolan on Chim, E. H. Duncan on First In, Bill McLean on Snowy Ledlie Nevill on Polly, Rick Simpson on Pixie. RANGITIRA LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. A stroke match will be played on the Rangitira golf links tomorrow and the draw will be made at the clubhouse. Players are requested to hand in their cards to Mrs. Haywood. The winners of last week’s medal round were: Mrs. A. Rhodes, 94, 22, 72 (A grade); Mrs. Grace, 114, 36, 78, Mrs. Haywood, 108, 30, 78 (B grade).

• TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS. The first series of plays to be produced by the Marton Players will be presented in the Parish Hall. Marton, tomorrow night. The two one-act plays are “Evening on Dartmoor,” by Noel Munro, produced by Mrs. Blanche Frampton, and "Weatherwise," by Noel Coward, nroduced by Mr. Stan Laurenson. The Marton Musical Society will co-operate with a number of songs.

TWO WINS AND A LOSS FOR MINIATURE RIFLE TEAMS. Last week three teams from the Marton Miniature Rifle Club fired matches against Awahuri in the second round of the Manawatu competitions. Marton A and C teams won their matches, but the B team lost. Scores were:— Awahuri A: B. Teller 68.2, 67.3, 135.5; M. Shailer, 67.22, 68.2, 135.4; P. Moore, 68.1. 65, 133.1; I. Aitken, 67.3, 65.1, 1324; A. Matthews, 65.1, 63, 128.1. Total, 663.15. Marton A: N. Whale, 69.2, 70.2, 139.4; D. Caughley, 70 2, 68.1, 138.3; H. Coles, 68.3. 67.2, 135.5; E. Green, 68.2, 67.2, 135.4; P. Gibbs, 68.2, 66.1, 134.3. Total, 681.19. Awahuri: B: T. Cribb, 69.3, 66.3, 135 6; J. Milligan, 68.2, 67.2, 135.4; F. Booking. 681, 671, 1352; F Dear, 68.3, 66.2, 134.5; A. Dear, 65, 66.2, 131.2. Total, 670.19 - Marton B: W. Munro, 661, 69.5, 135.6; C. Hamer, GB.l, 65.2, 133.3; I. Allison, 66.2, 67.1. 133.3; W. Higginson, 64.1, 67.2, 131.3; T. Whale, 67.3, 64, 131.3. Total, 66318 Awahuri C: L Shailer, 68.1, 69.3, 137.4; J. Nutt, 68.3, 67.4, 135.7; S. Quinlan, 66, 67, 133; A. Cribb, 63, 65, 128; C. Aitken, 60, 64.1 124.1. Total 657.12. Marton C: T. Taylor, 68.3, 67,135.3; E. Miller, 67.3, 66.1, 133.4; J. Hunt, 67.2, 66, 133.2; B. Gray, 61, 69.3. 130.3; M. Futcher, 65, 66.1, 130.1. Total, 661.13.