HUNTING

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 49, 27 June 1938, Page 3

HUNTING

STRONG HAREi PUT UP FAST OTAIIA BUNS Followers of the Opotiki Hunt Club assembled at Mr Clem. Black’s farm on Saturday for the first hunt to be held at Otara this season. Ideal weather conditions prevailed and a thoroughly enjoyable day was spent by followers ail'd spectators. Ail ’ appetising morning tea was served at the homestead, after which the hounds cast off to hunt over Air Black’s properties. Although there were no Kills, there were some fast runs, a strong bare being put up, giving the followers a thrilling chase before the dogs were finally called off owing to the late hour. A dainty afternoon tea was served at the homestead amidst delightful .surroundings. Opportunity was taken by Air C. T. Clark to thank Air and Mis Black for their hospitality. Air Black responded, assuring the followers time thev had been .most welcome.

■Among the followers were: —

The Alaster, Air C. T. Clark, on Te Nelii; the huntsman, Air Teddy Kelly, on John Peel; the whips, Air I. Busden, on AiUster . Arch and Aljr. P. S. Kelly on Cavalier. Afessrs S. D. Abbot, on Sheik, C. Black on Tea Tray, S. -Maxwell oil Flying Start, r l. Black on White Star. \V. Beaufoy on Bed Wings, C. Parkinson on Pal, L. S. Saunders on Wahincpai, T. Jones on Little Pal. N. Howard on Buster, J. Connor on Bonny Girl. J.-Herring on Pikowai, J. Bird on Blacksmith, r l • Ferguson on Air Commodore, C. Smith on King Silver, J. Aloriee on Bill, A. A lor ice on Bill. E. Alartin-Simtb on Hunter. T. Walker on Haeromai. Alas tors I). Hodgson on Lady Jane, T. Kelly on Trixie, T. Earp on Foot, W. Hedley on Trixie. S. Earp on Shanks’ Pony. E. Parkinson on Vnisi or. S. Hodgson on Ruth. Airs Ingram on Sniooger, Airs Cresswell on Rajah, Airs Beaufoy on Air Horse.

Alisses J. Aloriee on Omaroa. L.' Baird on - Princess Alarina, R. Bennett on Jenny.