PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 651, 19 July 1921, Page 5

PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB.

FINE SROSIT AT RAMA RAMA.

A THREE-MILE CHASE

AND A KILL

Fine sport was obtained at Lama Rama recently, when fifteen members of the\ Pakuranga Hunt Club met a good gathering of residents and farmers, representative of many of the surrounding districts . The gathering numbered about seventy,— and included one sport from the Hauraki Plains, who had ridden forty miles across country to be present at the meet. Clevedon was also represented.

Mr Holmes, a farmer of the district, was - elected master for the day. Mr D. Lynch said a few remarks on behalf of the settlers in the way of welcome. Mr R. D. Neat excused the absence of the master, Mr H. Buliock Webster, through illness. He also thanked the farmers on behalf of the club for the -plendid manner in which they- had reared and walked the hound puppies this year.

Hounds were let go in/Mr Codliss’ paddock, from which they ran through Mr Lynch’s property, into Mr Sharp’s, out again into Mr Holmes, and set up a rattling pace down the road past the public hall. They turned in again at Mir Reed’s prog! perty, and led through into Mr T. Harley’s and another property. It was indeed a real racing run, and there was a kill at the finish, F.ight followers were unseated. 'The run was a particularly long one, extending over fully three miles, of country, and tested the horses, some of which were good stamps of hunters. The club fully appreciated the kindness shown by r the farmers in allowing the horses to pass through their properties. Visiting huntsmen were treated royally, and were given a banquet in the hall.

Some of tKe members of the ladiescommittee, which provided the good things that added to the enjoyment of the afternoon’s pleasure, were Mrs Sharp, Mrs Dale, Mrs Brewer, Mrs Eox, Mrs Breketi and Miss, Fleming

AT EAST TAMIKI. • ' BIG CHASE AND A KILL. Last Tuesday the meet was at the creamery, East Tamiki. Owing to the absence of the master; Mr H. Bullock Webster, who was convalescent after his- recent severe illness, Mr R. D. Neal was acting-master. There were thirty of forty followers present at the meet, prominent members being: Miss Gorrie, on Bobbie; Miss K. Brodie, on Hector; Miss Mona Elliott, on Wee McGregor ; two Misses Weston, one of whom was mounted on Sweep ; Miss Morgan, on Fault. Among the gentlemen were : Mr R. D, Neal (acting-master) on Nigger Mr Metclafe (huntsman), on Captain : Mr Howarth (the whip), on Digger. This was Mr Howarth’s first time with the hounds since his late accident. He was looking well, and had quite recovered. There were also Mr Ben. Myers, on Bowler ; B. H. Bishop, on Guardsman ; J. Buchanan, on Dan ; Speechly (2). Hope, on Goodwood: H. Millington, on Nellie Girl: Phillips, on Queenie: Walter Johnstone, on Black Beauty: Burges, on a chestnut ; Selby, on a brown. Hounds were let go on Mr Cox s farm, and a couple of runs Over neighbouring properties led to a good hare being started up. It took off across Mr Speers’ property, into Mr Clawson’s. On to Mr Murray’s it went, keeping the hounds running fast, followed. by a select field. Out of Mr Murray’s, through the properties of the Messrs Speechly, into Mr and Mr Guy’s, then over Mr Phillips’ farm and through the three farms belongihg to the Messrs Hattaway. It was a splendid run, and those who kept up were rewarded by seeing the kill at the finish. The distance must have been well on to three miles, and as the horses had already travelled about six or seven miles when this chase began, half of them were tired and comparatively few hunters were able to enjoy by far the best sport of the afternoon, Only the fliers were present at the kill. They were Mies R. Gorrie, Miss K. Brodie, Miss Mona Elliott Miss Weston, Mr R. D. Neal, Mr B. Myers. Mr J. Buchanan, Mr Hope, Mr H. Millington, Mr Phillips, Mr W. Johnstone. Mr Burges. These followers were well to the front all the time.. Only one fall occurred. The hounds were in splendid condition, ana. it tested the best of the horses to keep pace with them. As for the fences, members of the club were unanimous in their opinion that they were the highest of any they have to cross, especially Mr Cox’s, and the country generally was the stiffest they have to' hum, over. The hunt conclued at 2.30 pm., all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and being tired out aftei a particularly enjoyable day’s hunting.