WAVERLEY NOTES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 11704, 4 August 1902, Page 4

WAVERLEY NOTES.

(From Our Own Corespondent.) The last hunt of the season was held on Wednesday afc Buenos Ayres, the homestead of those popular sports, Messrs. Hearn and Kennedy. The day was a perfect one, and it i;s needles^ to saj that there wasTa very large muster of onlookers as well as a big field of straight goers, amongst whom lye were pleased to see Miss Cruwley. on Rustic, -always in the van. The horses fenced splendidly, and therts were very few spills, but amongst them was the Huntsman, who came down at a high. wire fence, but fortunately with no serious results. Mr. Hearn provided an excellint spread, and the Misses Hearn and Kennedy had a. very busy time attending to the wants of their many visitors1. There were two kills during the afternoon and several veiy good runs, and the hounds were not whipped off until long after 4 o'clock, when an adjournment was made to the homestead for aiternoon tea, which was much appreciated after the brisk gallops. Mr. W. Brewer, on behalf of the Club, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Hearn for thciv hospitality, and called for three cheers for their hosts, and one for the girls, which were heartily responded to, The point to poir.it steeplechase takesplace on Thursday week, when there are four events to h?.- competed for, viz., the HeavyWeight, L.ghfc Weight, Novice, and Ladies' Brace'jet. Ah there is likely to be a good number of nominations, a, first-class afternoon's sport-may be anticipated. The many friends of Mr. Brewer, sen., will ivgret*to learn that he lvs been in very indifferenjt heaZth for some t: me ipiafit. but latest reports are_ moie reassuring. We are pleased to report that Mis. Gal-, landers lias recovered from-her late illne-.s. and is now on a fair way to recover/.

The dairying industry, which has been extending by leapn leaps and bounds, has necessitated the Wuverley Dairy Factory deciding to erect a, central factory at Aramoho and another creamery is to be erected at Okoia.. close to the railway .station.

A very serious accident happened to Mr. Joe Hammond, nephew of Mr. Duncan Campion, manager of Marahau on Tuesday last. The young fellow was out shoot ir.g. and whilst resting his hand on tht> muzzle of the gun it exploded, sending the charge through the centre of his hand. He pluckily mounted his horse and rode some distancti home, and was driven into the Hospital, where lie is receiving every attention. It is hoped that his hand may be saved .