The first hunt of the season took place on Saturday afternoon beginning at 3 p.m; Towards the hour appointed a large number of riders and their friends made their. way to the meet. The day was a lovely one, bright clear sunshine overhosd and just enough touch of cold wind to give xest to the proceedings and the fair sex who turned up in num-bring a touch of colour to cheeks of
bers in their furs and frocks.
The meet itself was a lively scene, gay with bustle and excite ment while the numerous pink coats worn by those who were' entitled to wear them lent a picturesque effect which was very pleasing to the ere, The riders numbered about 100 and a few minutes after 3 p.m. the Tined up on the field it. Beith's bungalow and was addressed by Mr, E. Benbowe Rowe, senior Steward, may go," with a whoop anda yell the riders dashed forward to the, platform over Middling Tree Creek.
From No. 8 bridge there was a very fierce gallop home, The riders went off in two distinct batches, one Jed by Mr, N. L, Sparke and' the other by Mr. H, D. Rodger. The Engineers by the only goal scored, Novices' Race, speculation in the started its. championship series right flank was the more fortunate ter a fifth indivi-deal, who appeared to be a silent-partner-like, advisory sort of fel-and were value for their win; and the Portuguese Sporting Association had a sweeping victory over. the Artillery Company.
Tow), all of them wearing an ex-the Second League, the S. tremely honest countenance, beaming swamped the P.S.A. second eleven benignity from every pore, and by nine goals to none; The German offering their wares in well modulat+ F.C, in a heavy-scoring game, were ed, musical voices at striking vari-too "good for St. Xavier's second ance with the raucous bellowing of team; the Thomas Hanbury School the cheek-suited, florid-featured and the Police shared two goals and genus professions of a merited win over the Pub points: and the Navy, by reason Business was brisk from the be-School, went to the head of the trinning, with Greenland in demand Second League. ut two's, Standlight at four's, Reorganization at seven's and Bat-
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