WAIKATO HUNT

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20493, 9 May 1938, Page 11

WAIKATO HUNT

OPENING OF SEASON RECORD FIELD ATTENDS (special to Times.) CAMBRIDGE’, Sunday. One of the largest attendances for many years attended the opening or the Waikato Hunt at -‘Ngaheke,” the master’s homestead, on Saturday. The large field gave indications of another successful «eason, while the hundreds of followers in cars showed the enthusiasm of the public Tor the sport In the Waikato. The hounds performed well in front or such a large gathering and they led the neid on several thrlllllng runs. Hounds raised their first hare In Mr William Brown's property, and with scent breast high, they set a fast pace througn the farms or Messrs, w. Harbutt and M. Phillips before crossing the main drain, where she was killed on the land of Mr w. R. Beer. This was a great run or over 2$ miles, and with the country stiff and horses green tnere were numerous mishaps. Quite a number or the riders returned to the homestead carrying visible marks or having tasted tne sort turr. Another hare was raised on Mr Percy Hunt's property. She led the Held rlgnt round the farm and through the bush to Mr Harbutt’s undulating country. Hounds were eager and kept tne nrst of the riders two or three fields away. The quarry saved her scut, however, by running 10 ground in the busn. After several short chases, hounds were called off, and the field and spectators returned to “ Ngaheke,” where they -were entertained to afternoon tea by the master, Mr Wynn Brown, and MIM Rhoda Brown. Among the Field. Among the field were the master, Mr Wynn Brown on Beckford, Mr Ned Brown on Heather King, Mrs F. Baker on Thespis, Mrs J. Myall on Atntree, Mrs Johnston on Peter Pan, Miss K. Fisher on Little Irish, Miss K. Ranstead on Revival, Miss P. Ranstead on Stubborn Lady, Miss P. Nickle on Jacob, Miss R. Nlckle on Donegal, Miss P. Gorrle on Whistling Rufus, Miss D. Woodroffe on Jack Pat. Mies C. Gaddes on a bay, Miss J. Swarbrlck on Mayfair, Miss I. Meeklng on Tony. Messrs. J. Allen on Day Lark, T. P. Coles on King Kong, Gregg Shaw on Dainty Lady, Stan Holmes on Fast Acre, R. Sampson on Aramis, F. Ciemett on Nassau King, J. Ryall on Martin, R. Miller on Travelling Agent, s. Black on Kosebank, J. Graham on Pancho, J. Priest on spaiplko, N. Bunker on Green Label, E. Keyte on R. J. Sestongu Mangatea, Smiling Thru’ and Irish Comet; K. Clark on Honest Kate, 1.. Keyte on Royal Acre, H. Clarkln on Valorous, K. Holmes on Peter Pan, A. Yarnclley on chlkara; F. Baker on Pyrenes, H. Renriall on Miss Moderne, G. Collingwood on Little Dominion, C. H. Malsey on Mac, P. Thiriwall on a nay, J. swarbrlck on Mayfair, T. Shelton on Charmalne, N. Banks, junior, on coraon.