Exhausted Hare Endeavours To Swim Heaton Park Lake

Wanganui Chronicle, 1 July 1948, Page 2

Exhausted Hare Endeavours To Swim Heaton Park Lake

Hounds met at the south end of Union Line last week, when the Rangitikei Hunt Club held another successful outing. After drawing two poddocks, hounds found behind Mr. J. Glasgow s house and went away for a good burst to Mclvor’s Road, but they were at fault there and, being unable to make anything of it, put up a fresh hare in Mr. D. Glasgow's. The hounds went away to a screaming scent into Mr. L. Wing’s and on into Mr. Gudopp's, where they streamed away over this beautiful fenced grass and stubble country with the field well thinned out behind them. A swing to the left, near Mr. L. Gudopp’s house, gave those who had ridden that line an advantage, but a check at the main road, allowed a few more to come up with them. The respite, however, was brief. The hare had been viewed down the road. Huntsman Goodwin, holding his hounds forward, hit it off where “puss" had crossed into Heaton Park. The country here was more rolling and, as the pace was still on, even the "thrusters" caught only an occasional glimpse of the hounds as they raced across Mr. J. Simpson’s and through Mr. Holt Simpson’s, skirting his sheep yards and a plantation, the hare obviously heading for cover. This country is tricky to ride. As those in the first flight topped the rise overlooking Heaton Park lake, they could hear the crash of hounds in the cover below, while some 200 yards off shore, the hare was viewed swimming strongly. But the pace had been too hot and when it became obvious that the hare could not make the other shore, a boat was sent out to pick her up. Hounds were taken back to Mr. Glasgow’s and found again near the house, and again the scent was good. They ran through Mr. N. Glasgow’s and circled back through Mr. J. Glasgow’s without a check until they came to the main road. Here they put up a fresh hare which took them back to Union Line, and when they checked there, everyone cried content.

Among those following the hounds were: The huntsman (J. Goodwin) on Silver Fox, the master (F. McLean) on Master Peter. deputy-Masters Q O. Wilson on Gisborne, R. K. Simpson on Venture. Hon. Whips Mrs. R. S. Fullerton-Smith on Royal Crest, Misses N. Cameron on Craigelachie, B. McLean on Robin Hood, D. Ashton on Grey Dawn, B. Coberstein on Toby, Messrs B. R. Simpson on Midnight, H. J. Cameron on Ramona, J. Preston on Jarrocks. A. Trotter on Sgt Murphy, L. Collins on Warrior, R. Porter on Golden Gleam, D. Hammond on Pontv. K. Hammond on Silvesta, W. R. Duncan on Darroll. W. Strachan on Dawning Light. D. Vickers on Saxon. A. Marshall on a cob, R. Halsb on Ruling Nation. WANDERING STOCK.

During the drought period dairy stock were being grazed on the “long acre,” but in most cases the cows were under control, reported the traffic inspector, Mr. W. C. Shaw, to a meeting of the Marton Borough Council last night. While this grazing did no direct harm to the roads, it was hoped that stock would be kept off the roads in the winter months as considerable damage was done to the water tables and road shoulders, stated the inspector. “I have personally informed stock owners that action will be taken against them for allowing stock to be grazed on roads within the borough." said Mr Shaw.

BONNY GLEN - SOUTH MAKIRIKIRI W.D.F.F. MEETING. The June meeting of the Bonnj Glen-South Makirlklri branch of the W.D.F.F. was held at the home of Mrs. A. Stantiall, Mrs. Gow presiding over a good attendance or members. It had been decided at a previous meeting that each member should bring a bar or cakes of soap for a parcel to be sent to England. This resulted in a very generous sized box which is being packed and sent to a New Zealand padre and his wife for distribution among the needy. The competition for the best flower in the garden was won by Mrs. M. Brightwell 1, Mrs. B. Wilhelm 2, Mrs. Free 3.

The secretary, Mrs. Toogood, provided two interesting competitions for the afternoon, these both being won by Mrs. Odlin. The July meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. C. Gudopp. Competitions: Best flowers in my garden and a jar of preserved peaches. HAWKESTONE LADIES' BEAT HALCODIBE AT GOLF. Recently several members of the Hawkestone Ladies’ Golf Club journeyed to Halcombe for a friendly game. Hawkestone won by eight matches to three, after an enjoyable afternoon’s play. The following are the results, Hawkestone players beinj. mentioned first:—Miss McDonald lost to Mrs. Halligan, Mrs. Whale won from Miss J. Ferguson, Miss Wales won from Mrs Kilpatrick, Mrs Stantiall lost to Mrs Anderson, Miss Holder won from Mrs. Managh, Mrs. Galpin won from Mrs. Flavell, Mrs. Baxter won from Mrs. Wyber, Mrs. Stewart won from Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. North won from Mrs. Stantiall, Mrs. Mitchell won from Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Bryers lost to Mrs. Collis. YOUTHS SHOW INCREASING INTEREST IN HOCKEY. The success of mens hockey in Marton over the nast two seasons has acted as a stimulus to the youths of the town and during the last few weeks, several boys, ranging in ages from 10 to 13 years, have been showing keen interest in the game at club practices. Members of the Cub thought this was too good an opportunity to be missed, so under the tuition of N. Webb, a boys' team was formed which now comprises 14 enthusiastic players Last Saturday a team of seven players travelled to Feildinc to participate In the hoys’ competition arlanged under the auspices of the Feilding Hockey ■ Association. Although the Marton boys failed to win any of their four games, they acquitted themselves well. The members of the team were I. Mudgway, R. Kelly, B. Brabyn, M. Horan. G. Sanders, Albert Wann and J. Ward. Mar.ton drew with Swifts, no score, lost to Rovers. 1-0, Makino, 1-0, and Wanderers. 2-0. It is hoped tnat the number of players will increase sufficiently to organise a competition in Marton. BASKETBALL DRAW FOR SATURDAY. The Marton basketball competitions will be advanced a further stage on Saturday when the following matches will be played:— A Grade: High School v Tnrakina, at 1.45 p m., referee. Miss P McChesney; Marton Red v Athletic at 3 p.m., referee. Miss O. Duck: Marton Green a bye. B Grade: Turakina v Primary, at 2 p.m., referee, Mrs. D. Parkinson; Athletic a bye-

BENEFIT RUGBY MATCH AT 1 MARTON PARK ON SUNDAY. Rugby stars of the present, past and never will be seen in action at Marton Park on Sunday, when the Post Office is io play the Marton Sash and Door Company in a benefit match. The Band will also be in attendance and a silver coin collection will be taken up for the United Nations Appeal for ChildrenThe respective teams were announced last night as follows: Post Office: J. N. Tobin. R. Whitehead. Downs, J. A. Russell, C. N. Marr. P. E. Butler. W- D. Bushby, R. P. Smyth. M J. Fitzgerald. O. Keystone, G. J. M. Lightfoot, N. W- Webb, P. A. Moriarty. F. Calkin, E. J. Zinsli and W- Goer. Sash and Door: R. McChesney. B. Tua. F. Dawson. K. Kerr, J. Barry, J. Gordon. O. Mainwaring, C. Stantiall, M. Grey. D- Buchanan. P. Gibbs, H. McLean. C. Te Huia, J. Johnson, G. Waldron. S. Edmonds, C. Black, K. Downs. I. Mainwaring, J. Wasson and H- Beiliss. WARNING TO CYCLISTS. An indication that In the future Court action would be taken against cyclists who rode their machines without the correct equipment, was given bv the Traffic Inspector. Mr. W. C. Shaw, in a report submitted to a meeting of the Marton Borough Council last night. Numerous warnings, he said, had been Issued and the council could look for a distinct improvement. Equipment such as brakes, rear reflectors, white paten on mudguards, and bells were now available. The practice of riding at nights without a light was also prevalent and Court proceedings were being taken against offenders. MEN’S HOCKEY REPS. Five members of the Marton men's hockey club have been selected to play for the Feilding representative teams in the three matches against Wanganui at Feilding on SaturdayN. Webb has been appointed captain of the A team and L. Robinson and C. Gilbert are also members of this team. E. Benton has been selected as a member of the Feilding B team while W. Brabyn will represent the Matton club in the colts team. MARTON GOLF CLUB. There will be a stroke competition for members of the Marton Golf Club on Saturday. The draw will take place at the clubhouse and play commences at 1 pm. Members are reminded that games in the first round of the Tutaenui handicap must be played off by July 4. Any games undecided after this date will be drawn. MARTON WINS MCKELVIE CUP FOR FIRST TIME IN 26 YEARS. The three teams sent bv the Marton Miniature Rifle Club to Bulls on Monday night to shoot in the first round of the Manawatu competitions and also a challenge match against Bulls, for the McKelvle Cup, met with conspicuous success. All three teams won and the performan of the riflemen in returning home with the McKelvie Cup was very gratifying and an honour for the club. The last time Marton won this trophy was in 1922. With the first eight men of the A and B teams under the capable captaincy of Mr. Eric Green shooting for the McKelvie Cup. the scores were: Marton 1085.37. Bulls 1084.33. Details were:— Bulls A.—R- Simpson, 69.2, 68.3, 137.5; L. Meads 67.2. 70.3, 137.5; B. Stokes 67.2, 69.5, 136-7; C. Anderson 67.1, 68.1, 135.2; J. Bartlett 66.1, 66.2, 132.3- Total. 677.22. Marton A—H. Coles 69.2, 70.4, 139.6; E. Green 69.4, 69.1, 138-5; D. Caughlev, 69.2. 69.2, 138.4; N. Whale 69-3? 64.1, 133.4; P. Gibbs 66.2, 64.1, 130.3. Total, 678.22. Bulls B.—F. Morgan 69.3. 68.2, 137.5; A- Shephard 68.2, 69.1, 137.3; C Haycock 67, 66.2, 133.2; L. HIU 68.2, 66.3. 134.5; G. Shephard 65-1, 65.2, 130.3. Total. 651.18. Marton B.—E. Miller 69-3, 67.3, 136.6; W. Munro 66.2, 70 3, 136.5; C. Hamer 672, 68.2, 135-4; T. Whale 66.1, 69.3. 135.4; W. Higginson 64.1, 65, 129.1, Total. 671.20. - Bulls C—R. White 67.3, 69.3, 136.6; C. Bowden 693, 68.1, 137.4; G. Logan 68.3. 63. 131.3; A. Hunt 64.1. 64, 1281; G. Hyde 59, 62. 121. Total. 653.14. Marton C—T- Taylor 67.4, 68.3, 137.1; B. Gray 66.3, 68.3, 134.6; M. Fulcher 66.1, 67.3, 133-4; J. Hunt 65, 66.1, 131.1; D. Anderson 61.1, 63.1. 124 2. Total, 657.20.