Although there had been only very little rain during the middle of lust week, it made a considerable improvement on the. "going" for Saturday's hunt, and the dust, still unpleasant, was not too bad.' The casualties were nothing like numerous as on the previous Saturday, and, whilst a few well-known riders "bit the dust," no-one was hurt. An excellent hunt resulted in a win for Mr. F, Siemssen, who made no mistake annexing both light and heavyweight prizes ina most convincing manner. The new] "pink" was duly celebrated in the time-honoured fashion and all were unanimous in their congratulation: to the winner, The card read:—
1aMr. P. Slemesen, on Sunrise Dali {G, Pollock, on Pitch and Toss 6—Me. LB, Lawis, on Galtee More, The Deutscher Reiterverein The first mixed hunt of the season took place on Sunday, under miserable weather conditions. A bitterly) cold northeast wind was blowing! and since early morning it had been raining hard, This no doubt ace counted for a very small field only! turning up at the start, which was fixed for 11 am, at Springfiold's Line. However, those who did fore-_ sake mother's warm fireplace to! brave the elements were well rewarded, as, from a rider's point view, the going was simply perfect, Owing to the prolonged drought, the heavy rain only managed to lay the dust and make the country elastic and springy. Also, human nature being apparently the same all over: the world, the local gentry kept indoors and there was no interference whatever with the hunt.
The Indies participating in the hunt did very well, annexing both ight and heavy weight prizes. On account of his recent wins, both in the German as well as International Hunts, Mr. F, Siemssen kindly had Put up two cups, which Mrs. Siemssen presented to the winners. After the Master, Mr. H, Tiefenbacher, had called for three' cheers for the winners, to which Mrs, Hickling} suitably' replied, the proceedings terminated, everybody voting. this first experiment in mixed hunts an entire success. Weather and circumstances permitting, the next! mixed hunt wil take place on Sun day, January 8.
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