MANAWATU HUNT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2605, 12 July 1923, Page 3

MANAWATU HUNT.

MEET AT FOXTON.

Yesterday ' afternoon the Manawatu Hunt’s hounds met at Foxton and hunted over the properties of Messrs Robinson Bros., in the Lady’s Mile. The ground was in splendid, order and an enjoyable afternoon was spent. The hounds inn splendidly, and there was some real good jumping, the going being ideal. The afternoon was beautifully fine and there was a good number of spectators present, including several from Palmerston North. Among those following were: Messrs W. Neylon (Deputy Master) on Vanol; J. Sexton (huntsman) Vladist; M. Kerehana (hon. whip), Bon Chic; G. Walls, Kawana; L. Power, Gang Awa,; A. McDonald, Tempo; P. James, Glenform; P. Lingard, The Baronet; A. H. Rawson, Te Tau; E. H. Robinson, Portraitist; C. H. Arcus? Take Down; and others. At the conclusion of the hunt, the followers and spectators were entertained at afternoon tea in Walls’ tea rooms by Mr George Coley. Among those present were a number of Indies.

Mr Collinson, in moving a vote of thanks to the property owners, said it was a pity that Foxton was not more central as the grounds were ideal for hunting and the most suitable in the district and in marked contrast to the heavy going in other parts of the district. The club was indebted to those who had made the arrangements and particularly to Mr George Coley, whose hospitality and support to the club was keenly appreciated. They remembered with pleasure the good times spent on Mr Coley’s farm at Himatangi, when he was residing there, and it was always a pleasure to see Mr Coley at the meets. The thanks of the club was carried wth a hearty round of applause. Mr Coley, in acknowledging the remarks on behalf of himself and Mrs Colev, said it had always been a pleasure to him to do his best for the club and to promote the sport in this part of the district. Owing to the indisposition of Mrs Coley, he had been unable to entertain the huntsmen .at his residence on this occasion, but hoped to do so on the next occasion (applause). The hounds will hunt at Foxton Ibis afternoon, and probably also in the same vicinity in about a fortnight’s lime.