HUTT VALLEY HARRIERS.

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 45, 17 April 1930, Page 5

HUTT VALLEY HARRIERS.

The official opening of the Hutt Valley Harrier Club meant the meeting and renewing' of acquaintances an&i on Saturday members and supporters gathered in full force at Mr Dome's reesidence, Norton Park, Lower Hutt. The attendance of 60 odd was the largest in the . history of the Club and with the large ; following of new runners the prospects, for the season appear to be very bright. \ Mr Dome opened proceedings by starting off the pack,on a four mile, run and captain V. Smith led the hounds in. a free ■ ' ?i ■.■■-and easy run. A run-in over the last few, hundred yards resulted in J. Cutbush, leading the field home with Kent second and Pederson third.

The lady harriers were also in the van and a pack of ten followed a short trial. At the conclusion of. the run members

were entertained at afternoon tea. This sumptuous spread disappeared like snow in the sunshine andi-when all were satisfied the president, Mr A. Hadley, in his usual pleasing manner, extended t the Club 's thanks to Mr and Mrs Dome for their hospitality and mentioned what wonderful sports they had always been toVthe harriers. Mr Dome suitably replied and stated that he considered it a ! pleasure to again have the club members : present at his residence. A short discus-f-sion. on important harrier business fol- ; lpwed-and. a. question cropped up as regards the attendance points counting for medals. Qn account of the Easter holidays, barely a week away. Mr F. Sanders said that he.did not consider it fair, to runners to make the points count until after the holidays. This was left to the runners themselves and carried that points count as from Saturday, 26th April. Next Saturday's run is an unof-

ficial one and-will take place from the Hutt Park.