HUNT CLUB.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 570, 17 April 1876, Page 3

HUNT CLUB.

Our sporting readers will be glad to learn that the hounds imported by the club from Melbourne are turning out very well. They consist of six couples of working hounds, and two litters have been whelped since their arrival. They have been during the winter under the care of Mr Lunn, of liiccarton, who has evidently bestowed tbo greatest attention upon them. Within the last few weeks they have been several times tried with the drag with a view of getting them into form for the opening day, and on every occasion have worked very successfully On Saturday last a private run came c.JfT r-\‘ Templeton, about three miles from the railway station. The gentlemen present consisted of Messrs A. Cardalc, fjlhe acting master, who has from the commence, ment taken the liveliest interest in the success of the club; P, Campbell, Leo, Hammerslcy, G. F. Barker, F. H. Moore, R. B. Bovey, and F, Hedge. The majority of these gentlemen have worked very hard to forward the interests of the club, and the results of their efforts up to the present time must be as gratifying to them as to every sportsman in the province. They met at noon, and lost no time in getting to work. About half an hour after the starting of the drag the field followed, with Mr H, Lunn as huntsman, and a gentleman, acting for Mr Lunn, sen, as whip. They led the hounds to a field about half a mile from where they met, where they soon picked up the scout, and went away at a merry pace to the first gorse fence. To this succeeded a fPght of hurdles, another gorse fence, and another Hight of hurdles. fieri' the bounds checked, and at this juncture the commissariat, in the foim of a spring cart containing luncheon, and a fresh supply of “jumping powder” arrived. After the riders had partaken of these refreshments the hounds started again over some excellent bunting country, the distance up to the next check being about a mile and a half, Messrs Oardale and lee being conspicuous in the van, and Mr F, Hedge in close attendance upon Doodlem Bucks. Harry Lunn, the huntsman, rode a very clever horse, and took his fences in beautiful style. After about two hours’ good sport the party returned to town, well satisfied with their afternoon’s amusement, and judging from its results, we confidently predict that the first meet, which takes place on Thursday next, will be in every way a success. We understand that a very nice line of country has been selected, and the members are expected to turn out in number.