MANAWATU HUNT CLUB.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2290, 16 June 1921, Page 2

MANAWATU HUNT CLUB.

SUCCESSFUL MEET AT FOXTON

A very successful meet of the Manawatu Hunt Club was held over Messrs liobinson Bros.’s property on the Beach Hoad yesterday afternoon. The drag was laid from Mrs Jas. Robinson’s property, and ran parallel with the road, which it crossed near the bend of the river, then down past the wool shed and along the foot of the sand hills, turning again into Mr F. Robinson’s paddocks near the homestead, and again parallel with the road to the check near Mr Edwards’ home. The paddocks were in splendid condition, and some splendid jumping was -witnessed over the obstacles, none of which were very severe. A large number of people witnessed the hunt, which was in full view from the read. The drag was laid by Messrs AV. Neylon, on “Birkenvale,” and H. D. Scott, on “Kurapai.” The hounds ran fast and true, and some of them were as keen in taking the obstacles ns the hunters. Mr L. 11. Collinson had a minor spill off his mount at one of the jumps, but other than this there were no mishaps. Miss Mead was the only female rider, and displayed good judgment in schooling her mount over the obstacles. Among those who took part were: —Miss Mead, on Birkenosc; E. E. Short (master). Black Prince; J. Sexton (huntsman), Vladist; L. H. Collinson (whip), Sprinkle; J. Purcell, Home Rule; C. J. McDonell, Simeter; A. Di Scott, Kurapai; AY. G. Booth, Pouwhakarongo; H. J. Waller, Revocation; AV. Neylon, Birkenvale j D. McCauley, Captain Edwin; L. Procter, Mutiny; AV. Healey, Take Down; J. Doreen, AVaterspout; 11. Rivers, Brown. At the conclusion of the hunting those taking part were the guests of the local Racing Club at afternoon tea, ak AValls’ rooms. Mr L. R. Freeman, Club secretary, in the absence of the president, extended a welcome to the huntsmen on behalf of the Club. Mr Short, on behalf of the Hunt Club, thanked the Racing Club for its hospitality and support of hunting. They had till enjoyed the outing, ami were especially indebted to Messrs Robinson Bros, for allowing them to hunt ovc.; their property, and to those who had prepared the jumps, which entailed ;i good deal of labour. The thanks were carried with acclamation.

Among the interested spectator* were Messrs Bid. Jackson, manager of the Whirokino run, and some years ago one of New Zealand’s best. cros*-eountry horsemen. “Sid” informed the writer that he has given up taking risks now, but. he i* still interested in the breeding of good horses. • Another spectator was Mr Green, of Marotiri, one of the founders of the Nelson Hunt Club years ago. Mr Green recounted some interesting reminiscences'of hunting days in the Marlborough province.

Secretary AV. McKenzie and Airs McKenzie'also motored down from Palmerston to witness flic local run of the hounds. Also Airs Collinson.

In conversation with Air Short, of Foilding, our representative was informed that it was regrettable that Foxton was too far for many of the prominent huntsmen to. attend. Me said the only means of getting here was by rail, which was too costly for toe conveyance of horses. He added dial I lie railway authorities should make a more liberal concession in the conveyance of horses, for the reason that hunting distinctly encouraged the breeding of the right- kind of horse for this countrv.

All the visiting huntsmen expressed pleasure at Iho country hunted over, and flic trouble taken by local sports to make the hunt enjoyable. It. is hoped to have another outing in Foxton before (he season closes.

A successful hunt was again held this morning, when a fair number of huntsmen participated.