The 11th Hunt: Small Field but Good Riding at Kiangwan A very attenuated group of riders rub in an appearance at Kiangwan en Saturday afternoon. There is little doubt that hunts in_ that country are not exactly popular, if the number who attend them are any criterion. At the same time, Saturday's hunt contained jumps neither bigger -nor smaller than have been laid before, but possessed the advantage that there were not so many of them as to distress the ponies, The hunt was indeed quite a short one—some six. miles only—and though the country was hard and dusty as ever, the day's outing was quite enjoyed.
The hunt was laid by Mr. John johnstone, winner of a recent hunt, end began at Kiangwan village at 3 p.m. The run lay at first in the direction of-the railway line, thea came a line of little jumps, followed by two water jumps, at the first of which Mr Matsumoto came to grief, and at the second Mr. Springfield left the hunt in front of him. At the next big jump Mr. David Brand measured his length on the further sides of the jump. Then came u lung run in a westerly direction with several wades and jumps, til the hunt turned again in the direction of the railway, after one more big jump, found the finish not very far from the start.
Mr. J. J. Paterson appeared for' some time to be the sure winner of the hunt, but he went the wrong side of a grave when close to the flags. Mr. J. C. Botelho on Tiga, and Mr. B. D. F. Beith forged bead, and the former won by leaping quickly over the last jump. Mr. J. J. Paterson, on Pastures New, won the heavyweight. The card read as follows:—2. Mr, J. V. Botelho on Tiga.
J. J. Paterson on Pastures New. 3. Mr. B. D. F. Beith on Mah Jongg. 4. Mr. L. R. Andrews on Rob Roy. 5. Mr. D. Newbigging on Black Griffin.
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