HUNTING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 37, 10 September 1892, Page 908

HUNTING.

THE Pakuranga Hounds met last week at Mr E. McClean's, * Bleak House,' Howick, where there was a large number of spectators. A substantial luncheon was given by Mr McClean, and the visitors were warmly welcomed by his niece, Miss Bailey, who made an extremely nice little hostess. Amongst those present driving in a coach and four, were Mrs Upton, Mrs Ware, Mrs Banks, Mrs Hall, Mrs Dawson, Mrs Bull, Mrs Gorrie, Mrs Browning, Mrs Dignan, Misses Bull (two). Banks, etc. Others who drove in various carriages were Mrs Crombie and Mrs Honeyman, Messrs Garrett and Kirkwood, Mrs Ireland and daughters, Mrs Garrett and daughters, Mr Philson and Mrs Buddle, Mrs (Col.) Dawson, and Miss Elliot, Miss Kerr-Taylor and sisters, Mrs McLaughlan and Miss Niccol, Mr Bloomfield and Miss Bull, Misses Russell, Messrs James, Colbeck, Mrs Walker and daughter, etc. A great number were riding, the usual people who will ‘ a-hunting go.’ Many hares were caught, but not much hunting. Lieutenant Stanfield was seen to disappear into a ditch, horse and all. It was the usual cry — ‘ Too much barbed wire !’ The drivers had a very good view of the hunters, as all gates of paddocks were opened, and they could pass through without difficulty. After wandering about till four o'clock they started for Panmure, where very much the same drag was laid by the whipper-in and Mr Stewart as they had the last Saturday, finishing up at Ellerslie Hotel. Lieut. Baird was noticed wandering about trying to catch his horse ; the Misses Buckland rode capitally, starting well and making a splendid finish, as also did Miss Percival ; Mrs Bloomfield did not make a good start, as she was crowded out at the first jump, but she joined in later and made a good finish.