HUNTING.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 50, 29 June 1915, Page 2

HUNTING.

(By Tally-Ho.)

On June 24th the hounds vieited Waiuku for a few days' hunting, the meet being on Mr Stoiey's "Forest Farm." About 12.30 p.m. a fair number of tollowers had assembled. A cast was made on Mr Fenwick's grass padduck, and within a lew minutes the hounds were in full cry, "puss" having got away with a lead of about ten chains. The run was quite enjoyable for about half a mile, when it was fi-uzd that the hare had taken to t l e Aka Aka "swamp. This was awkward indeed, as the hounds could not be followed on horseback, " Although the Huntsman did all within his power to call the hounds in it was of no avail. Here was the testing time to prove who were the real spurts, aud wto were merely willing to share the pleasures and nqt its hardships. It was necessary for someone to go on i'oct across the rough swamp to whip in the hounds. Master E. S. Smith promptly offered his services, and although it was work for more than one he was allowed to go alone. However, he accomplished his task and great credit is due to him. We were all anxious fcr another run and worked over Mr Storey's property fur eome little time, but heavy rain intervened and hindered the sport. It was now about 3 p.m. and as atternoon tea had been pro vided by Mr and Mrs Storey, everyone turned for the Forrest Farm homestead. The host and hostess gave a hearty welcome to all. ana it was evident that everyone present felt welcome. After refreshments had been partaken of cheers ware called for Mr and Mrs Storey, also for the lady friends who had kindly assisted. In reply, we were aßsured that we were always welcome, and that it was a pleasure to see so many present. At this stage it was decided to try DevV country, and the hounds were worked through Mr Raymond Barriball's place, but without success. We then went on to Mr A. Hull's, Mr J. Wallin'f, Mr P. Parry's and Mr MoslinV, but did not "find. ' During the day there were several showers, and with previous heavy raii s the ground had become very eoi'c, and care ha 1 to be exercised so that damage was not done to pasture land. The unfavourable weather was probftbly responsible for the absence of several of our lady followers, who are usually conspicuous for their good riding in the hunting field. Amongst those following were—Mr Selby, huntsman, on Mountain and Hobartown; Mr (J i 1 lard, whip, Noadahere; Miss Dowp, on a bay; J. Dovell, Ksdcoat; R. Fenwick, Splash; E. Rudge, Brownie; H. Jetl'enes, Fl.abite; K. E. Buchanan, Monoplane; S. Shippard, Lady Gordon, S. Murray, Danegßl; A. Bulte, Laddie; C. R. Barriball, Rainbow; W. Somerville, Rainbow No. 2; W. Kitst-n, Melba; A. McDonald, Cberry; W. Gleejon, None Such; M. Bu'Jer, Hawea; Esmond Barriball, Lady Winnie; P. Townsend, Goldfinch; R. Barriball, La Grippe; Jas. Short, Lady Mußket; S. McConnell,. Darkie; Ashwin, Maxim; E. W. Smith, Tom Thumb; E. May, Pipi; J. Wallis, jun?., Special; Walttr Barriball, Echo; E. Henry, Captain; G. Currie, Doggie: (J. J. Hoaking, King Collingwood. Driving were: Meadamea Ashwin and Brown; Mesdames Bischoif and Rudge and Mr C. Biachofl; Messrs Jos. and Raymond Barriball, F. Quilter and Miss Ethel Rossiter.