RECORD RUN

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 237, 27 May 1932, Page 6

RECORD RUN

hunt club meet FIRST OUTING AT PAENGAROA PROVIDES FINE SPORT KILL - MADE IN OPEN The first meet of the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Club at Paengaroa on Wednesday afternoon proved the popularity of the sport in the district, a very large number of riders attending. Some of the Rotorua riders who took part rode their horses to Paengaroa on Tuesday and the hounds were transported through on • the Wednesday morning in a trailer behind a private motor-car. When the members of the club met at the Paengaroa Hall they were entertained by the local ladies to very acceptable refreshments, and were again provided- with afternoon tea on their return from the field. These courtesies were much appreciated, as the weather was cold and showery, with a keen wind blowing, and the riders did not enjoy the most comfortable of conditions. Despite the weather, however, which froze the scents and made them almost impossible to be followed by the hounds, a most enjoyable time was spent. The outing was also favoured with a record run, which culminated in a kill. Commencing at 12.30, the field jumped into the first paddock close to the hall. Several areas were worlced thoroughly by hounds, which behaved well, but although stale scents were numerous nothing could be found to follow. The Paengaroa members had prepared some good hunting ground and had provided many excellent jumps, which added considerably to the eniovment of the outing.

A hare was later put up, but puss, after a short run, crossed the road into unprepared country, and the hounds had to be whipped back. A move was then made to Mr. Vercoe's property, where hounds found almost immediately, and the hare, a strong one, provided a record l-un. The chase continued over more than three miles of country with the hounds well packed close on the tail of puss. Finally a kill was made in the open, giving the followers a good opportunity of watching hounds at the most exciting part of their work. The brush was presented to Miss H. Ford, who led the field all the way, and the pads went to the other riders close behind her. Further country was drawn but without success and at 4 p.m. the field made the homeward run. During the afternoon tea session, the master, Dr. H. Bertram, thanked the Paengaroa community for all they had done to make the occasion a success. He made particular ref erence to the farmers who had allowed their land to be hunted over, and to the ladies for their much appreciated hospitality. Mr. Vercoe responded on behalf of the Paengaroa members of the club.