MANAWATU HUNT CLUB.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2308, 28 July 1921, Page 2

MANAWATU HUNT CLUB.

MEET AT FOXTON,

A very enjoyable meet of the Manawatu hounds was held over the properties of Messrs Robinson Bros., Beach Road, yesterday afler'noon, and was witnessed by a large number of spectators. The drag was laid over the same course as on the previous occasion, and some good jumping was witnessed. The drag was laid by Messrs AV. Neylon and P. S. Taylor. Those taking part were: Messrs E. E. Short (master) on “Black Prince,” T. R. Taylor (deputy master) on “Bourlow,” J. Sexton (huntsman) “Chautauqua,” S. G. Perry “Rambler,” A. Boaks “Shaban,” AA T . Fry “Comet,” H. Beatson “Sheila,” H. Short “Sylvan Maid,” H. Rivers “Mutiny,” P. Lingard “Take Down,” AA T . Neylon “Birkendnle,” D. McCauley “Captain Edwin,” J. Purcell “Forty AViuks,” A\ T . Buick “Dr, Jim,” F. Carmont “Gold Treasure.”

After the hunt, huntsmen and friends, including several ladies, were entertained by Mr and Mrs Geo. Coley, at their residence, Russell Street. Prior to partaking of the good things provided by the host and hostess, a group photograph was taken of the huntsmen and hounds on the lawn. -

In welcoming the huntsmen, Mr Coley said lie hoped the Foxton meets would result in benefit to the Hunt Club, as such gatherings stimulated local interest. He was of opinion that the ground hunted over was as good as any in the district.' Ho hoped to sec Foxton included each season.

Mr Freeman, on behalf of the Foxton Racing Club, said bis Club welcomed the huntsmen, and were only too pleased to render them what assistance it could. The stewards had placed the steeplechase course at their disposal, and hoped that local interest would be maintained in the sport of hunting. Air E. E. Short (master), thanked the host and hostess for the splendid hospitality extended to the huntsmen. He believed that hunting, although one of the oldest English branches of sport, was only in its infancy here. Judging from the interest being taken locally, lie was of opinion that it would develop into much bigger gatherings in the future. As Air Coley has said, the country was ideal to hunt over, and in this connection he desired to thank Messrs Robinson Bros, for placing their property at the Club’s disposal, and to those who had given attention to the obstacles.

Air Hornblow paid a tribute to Mr Coley's enthusiasm in helping all kinds of manly and clean sport. The host was also a lover of horses — and knew how to treat them. Several amusing stories were related at the festive board-, and a most enjoyable gathering concluded with further thanks to the host and hostess.