HUNTING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume III, Issue 108, 18 August 1892, Page 3

HUNTING.

The Pakuranga Hunt Club’s hounds met at Howick on Saturday. Several hares were put up, but in every case they escaped in the ti-tree and scrub. The Master consequently ordered a move towards Panmure, and on Mr. Andrew Thompson's property a fine strong hare was found, which afforded an excellent half-hour’s run without being collared. The Waikato Hunt Club met on Thursday last, at Lochiel, Ohaupo, the residence of Mr. J. McNicol, who kindly provided luncheon for the party before they proceeded to business. The drag was started from a paddock on the Ohaupo side of of Mystery Creek, the direction taken being towards Ohaupo. The run, which lasted about four miles, was so keen, and the country so difficult, as to try the capabilities of horses and riders to the utmost. There were numerous spills, but none of a serious nature. The run finished at Host Delaney’s, where a halt was called for refreshments. Then a return to Mr. McNicol’s paddocks was made, and a hare was soon found, but she got lost in the scrub. Another, however, was soon put up and, after a good run, was killed. (from OUR NAPIER CORRESPONDENT.) Napier, 13th. On the 9th inst. one of the best runs with the hounds held in this district this season was held at Gwavas, when there were over a hundred people present. A most pleasurable time was spent, everyone enjoying themselves thoroughly The hounds were und<-r the command of Mr. R. H. Mason, who was mounted on Briar, while Mr. Hassell, mounted on Othello, acted as whip. Amongst those present were Mrs. Carly on on Charybdis, Mrs., ini6a es" 6 Crusader, Mrs! Mrs. Donnelly on Awarua, Miss Groome on Moe, Miss Miller on Blackamoor, Miss L. Williams on Satellite, Miss Thompson on Mace, Mr. Carlyon on Nugget, Mr. R 11. Mason on Briar, Mr. Rhodes on The Ghost, Mr. M. Mason 011 Bob, Mr. H. H. Bridge on Lurline, Mr. A’Deane on Gamecock, Mr. S. Bridge on Cicada, Mr. Howard on Darkie, Mr. L. Skerman on Comet, Mr. R. Skerman on Melville, Mr. L. Shaw on Blackbird, Mr. N. Shaw on Puratoke, Mr. Hassell on Othello, Mr. A. Giblin on Lady Emma, Mr. W. Williams on Charcoal, Mr. A. Williams on Punch. Dr. Godfrey on Eclat, Mr. J. Douglas on King Rose, Mr. A. Ellingham on Tiratea, Mr. W. Pettit on Longroper, Mr. L. Cottle on Alfred, Mr. M. Nelson on Toby, Mr. E. Nelson on Moonraker, Mr. M. Groome on Zoe, Mr. G. Groome on Barry, Mr. H. White on King, Mr. R. Burney on Nile. Mr. D. Campbell on Tim, Mr. A. H. Witerow, Mr. T. Holden, Mr. J. Holden, Mr. J. Dove, Mr. G. P. Donnelly. Some of the jumps were particularly stiff, but although were a few mishaps there were none of a very serious character. The ladies of the party jumped splendidly.