WAIUKU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 194, 12 May 1914, Page 2

WAIUKU.

S.M. COURT. A sitting of the Magistrate's Court was held here on Friday before Mr E. Page, S.M. R. G. Holmes (Mr S. K. Mason) sued Geo. Brown for £6 11 9, for hire of horse and gig. Plaintiff claimed he agreed to sell defendant a horse and gig for £36; if defendant could not pay for it he was to a return it and pay 5s a day hire. Aft*r three weeks the tur/.-out was returned. The plaintiff's claim was for hire nf turn-out, grazing aud sundries. Defendant contended that he had the horse on trial and that plaintiff took it away. After hearing the evidence the Magistrate gave judgment (or £2 19s 6d and costs £1 10s. HUNTING SEASON OPENS. (By Tally-Ho).

The first meet of Waiuku branch of the Pakuranga Hunt Club took place on Tuesday, May sth. Beautiful weather prevailed and a good muster ot followers assembled for the afternoon's sport. Before making a start the Huntsman, Mr A. Selby, said he had a very pl.asant duty to perform. It had been decided at the annual meeting that the secretary, Mr C. J. Hosking, should have his services recognised in some suitable way, and the committee agreed that a hunting crop and thong would be a very appropriate gift. Mr Selby, in making the presentation, said that great praise was due to the secretary for the intsrest he had taken in the Waiuku branch of the club, and be hoped that the same keen interest would continue. Mr Hosking expressed his delight in being the recipient of such a handsome gift and assured all those present that all he had done bad been carried out willingly and that he was never more fond of the sport than at the present time. A throw-off was then made ot the property of Mr C. T. Barrioall, but without success. It was not long, however, before a find was made on the property of Mr J. Rudge. "Puss" made straight for Mr Lawton'a bush and was eood lost. The pack then moved off to Mr Uovall's place where a tine hare was found. It made across country and several good fences had to be negotiated. Most of the hunters were equal to the test and some good jumping was witnessed. The hare took refuge in Mr W. H. Barriball's swamp land but did not remain long there. The scent was good and the Bounds wsre hunting very keenly. "Puss" soon doubled back and made for high country with the hounds in full cry. After running through several fields she was killed in the open. After a short, well-earned rest it was decided to try fresh ground and the pack proceeded to Mr Lawton's property at the top of the long hill. The hounds were not long in finding and an enjoyable run resulted in which quite a number of jumps had to be dealt with. After another short run, which resulted in a kill, it was decided to call in the hounds, everyone pr£«3nt apparently feeling as though they nad had enough for one day. On Thursday, 7th inst, the hounds met at the junction Waiuku-Aka Aka road'. A start was made on Mr H. Garland's lacd and the hounds soon found which lead them to Mr Eber Barriball's property. "Puss" evidently thought it time to move on, as she was seen in the distance crossing a large flat which led through Mr P. Dromguol'f. Hera saplings had been erected which looked rather formidable and some of the followers were obliged to seek what was considered a safer way of getting into the next field. The hare, however, was eventually lost in dense scrub, after a run of about one and a-half miles. The hounds were then worked through Mr James' paddocks and into Mr C. T. Barriball's farm known as "Great Gate" where a hare was found which led the hounds across the road to Mr Jamss' and some good jumping resulted, as the paddocks werejwell fenced on each sr.le of the road. Thin fine hate made back and covered practically the same ground but was eventually lost. At this stage the rain began to fall, and the weather appeared anything but inviting. However, the followers were keen on the sport and the Huntsman never seems to cease hunting on accuunt ot heavy rain. The next find was on Mr Lawtoa's and although it was raining heavily the followeis enjoyed a lively run through Mr C. J. West's and twice across the road, by some means the hare seemed to get too long a lead and was lost in the scrub and ti-tree. The Master, Mr K. X- R eid - and «everal of the committee thought, as most of those present were drenched with rain, it was wise to call in tho hounds. Many expressed themselves more than satisfied with the afternoon's sport, in spite of the wetting they had already received. Considering the unfavourable weather on the 7th there was a large attendance and on the whole tho horses jumped well. There were several lady riders each day and they rode in a very creditable manner. Driving were Mrs R. T. Reid and a lady friend, Mr and Mrs A. J. Kidd, Mrs and Mrs E Rudge, Mr and Mrs and Miss Grimmer, and Mr and Mrs W. Kit.sen.