CANTERBURY HUNT CLUB.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 642, 10 July 1876, Page 2

CANTERBURY HUNT CLUB.

The hounds met for the second time this season at Cowlishaw's corner, Avonside, on Saturday last, at two o'clock. There was a strong muster of the club, many of the members sporting the pink. Shortly after two o'clock a move was made in the direction of Linwood, about sixty horsemen accompanying the members, a fait sprinkling of ladies being observable in the company. The very fine cfternoon had attracted a large number of spectators, who occupied the highest points on the sand hills, from where the first run could be seen all through. His HoDor the Superintendent was also present during both runs. The hounds threw off in a paddock opposite Linwood, starting at a merry pace across the paddock at the back of the house, one or two very nice jumps having to be taken before reaching the reserve, at one of which the huntsman came to grief, his example being followed by a few others. From here the line led over two fences into the racecourse, thence over the jumps to the right of the reserve, across a road in and out, back again to the reserve, and over several gorse fences in a direction to the left of the reserve, coming home into the paddock at the rear of Linwood—a distance altogether of about four miles. The going was exceedingly heavy, and the majority of the jumps in this run were rather awkwardly taken, the ground being very bad for rising from. Most of the horses were also out of condition and bad not quite warmed up to the work. After a breather, the cornpany m,oved to Mf Waite's. paddock,

where the hounds were laid on, and quickly gave music, leading over a ditch in the direction of the reserve; this little impediment causing quite a collection of the outsiders on the wrong Ride. Crossing the reserve the drag led over Mr McGregor's and Mr Money's paddocks, thence over Mr Cuff's paddock through the open land into Mr Buckley's property. Crossing Mr Buckley's fences the course led into Mr Palmer's paddock over some good jumping country, (hence to Carruthers', recrossing Palmer's fences, coming home over a stiff post and rail fence near Mr Palmer's house—the run being about six miles in all. There was some capital jumping during this spin, with very fair going. The usual number of spills took place, but nothing serious occurred, Mr Anderson of Leithfield, however, slightly hurting one of his knees. This was one of the be&t runs the Club have had during the season, and was thoroughly enjoyed both by those in the hunt, and also the spectators. At the invitation of Mr Brittan, an ad journment wasmade to Lin wood, where justice having been done to a substantial collation, Mr Cardale proposed the toast of " His Honor the Superintendent, president of the Hunt Club," expressing a hope that the next time they met there they would see his Honor sporting the pink. The Superintendent in reply, said he had experienced very pleasure in watching the hounds that afternoon, and trusted that that would be one of the many similar meetings held in that neighborhood. He had made it a condition that he was not to be expected to appear in a red coat if he attended that afternoon. His Honorproposed the health of the master, and the hon sec Mr Moore, which were heartily drank. Both gentlemen replied shortly, the latter referring to the manner in which the committee had worked for the club, not only in doors, but also in the field. He hoped that all those who followed the hounds and those who looked on would aid them in making the club a success. Canterbury had got the name of being a thoroughly English province, and he trusted they would show this to be the case by supporting a thoroughly English institution. Rome was not built in a day, and instead of complaining as a few had done, they should put up with any little shortcomings, and help them to establish the club properly. They would have more dogs next year, and without doubt increased sport. The health of Mr F. Brittan and the committee were then drank in bumpers, and the company separated.