COURSING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1593, 11 June 1887, Page 3

COURSING.

mj pi —- Those lovers of the leash who were ahli to take advantage of the invitation of Mr W. Postlethwaite to attend a coursing meeting on the Eaukapuka estate or Thursday last enjoyed such a day’s sporl as they are likely to remember. The weather was all that could be desired, and the rendezvous was at the paddock adjoining the four oross roads, and a prettier or more suitable spot for sir-h r. gathering it would be bard to find. 11 - res were found in abundance, and being large and. strong the trials could in most cases be taken as reliable. An excellent luncheon was sent out to the field by Mr Taylor, which was done full justice to by tbe hungry sportsmen. Several slight mishaps occurred just after luuch. Upon Blink Bonny aud Springheel being 11 sighted ” on a hare the string of th* slips broke, and Springheel got away with them on. In the excitement which followed the horse ot a well-known local banker got away from the man that was holding it, and one of the dogs slipped its collar and started after a bare. Both dogs and h irso were, however, caught without n " h trouble. Mr A. H. Brisco acted as j ..ige except in the courses in which his own dogs took part, when ha was relieved by Mr M. Connolly, who acted as slipper during Both gentlemen gave every satisfaction in their respective positions. The attendance o) local sports was large. A party from Timaru was expected, and the commencement of the proceedings was delayed an hour on their account, but they failed to pat in an appearance, and sport was commenced with tbe Puppy Stakes. After two excellent courses, in which Cora Linn and Queen beat Fenella and Blink Bonnie respectively, the party from Timaru arrived in a four-in-hand drag, tooled by Mr J. Lukey. Seeing that two courses bad been run, it was decided to draw for the puppies that had just arrived, and allow the two winners to compete with the successful dogs. Tbe following are the results.;— Ptjpfy Stakes—A sweepstake of half a , guinea. Winner, £2 10s; runnerup, £1 10s; third dog to save his \ stake.

First hound. Mr J. Cunningham's :c d Cora Linn, by Crichope Linn—Queen, beat Mr A. H. Brisco’s I b Fenelia, by Crichope Lina Jane Armour. Mr J. Cunningham's bdl b Queen, by Tasman—Fanny, boat Mr D. M. Boss’ bdl b Blink Bonnie, by Sir Ridley—Bourne Scotland. Mr M. Connolly’s blk w b Queen Death, by Crichope Linn—Queen, beat Mr D. M. Ross’ bdl b Light, by Tasman—Fanny. All-aged Stakes— A sweep of half a guinea. Winner, £2 10s ; runnerup, £1 10s ;, third dog to nave his stakes. , First Round. Mr D. M. Ross’ bdl b Blink Bonny, by Sir Ridley—Bonnie Scotland, beat Mr A. H. Brisco’s f d Archimedes, by Wicklow Ranger—Jane Armour. Mr D. M. Ross’ blk d Moody, by Otipua—Nelly,beat Mr J. jTindall’s w d Spred (pedigree unknown). Mr J. Lukey’s blk d Springheel, by Why Not--Minnie, beat Mr T. Clarke’s bdl and w b Meg. Mr Cullman’s f d Scotsman, by Totara H,—Swift, beat Mr K. Brophy’s blk d Ringmaster, by Darkle—Lady Brandon. Second Round. Moody beat Scotsman Springheel beat Blink Bonnie. Final Round. Mr D. M. Ross' blk d Moody beat Mr , J, Lukey’s blk d Springheel, and won the stake. This caused a great deal of excitement, M both dogs had been running well. Puppt Stakes. The following is the result of the first round of the Puppy Stakes after the new lot of puppies from Timaru were got to work Mr J, Cunningham s bdl b Queen, by Tasman —Fanny, beat Mr A. H. Brisco’s f b Feoella, by Crichope Linn—Jane Armour. Mr M. Connolly’s r d Beach, by Cri- .; chops Linn—Queen, beat Mr J. Cunning- ; barn’s r d Cora Linn, by Crichope LinnQueen. Mr D. M. Ross’ w and bdl d Jim, by Three Springs—British Queen, beat Mr Oldry's bdl b Nell, by Three SpringsBlue Bell. Mr T. Clarke’s r and w b Meg beat Mr R. Marney’s r b 8011, by Beresford— Belleromer. Second Round. Queen beat Beach. -.- After a couple of undecided runs Jim and Meg once more met, but darkness r coming on sport ended, the money being divided between the three dogs. Three cheers were then given for the -'Judge (Mr Brisco), the Slipper fMr Connolly), and for Mr Postlethwaite, who bad. so kindly provided those present ' ' with the day’s sport. A start, was made for home about five o’clock, a thoroughly enjoyable day having been spent.