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r 0 ‘ .ewvv as an â€" VAâ€"Vv â€"~w “4â€" _Vvv WAWWV.~.-.FV~.â€" VVWVV1 4 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN FDXHUNTING DN HARTSGRAVEL ROAD English Foxhunting came to Bastard , Township when Hardy ‘and' Jean Craig moved to Hartsgravel Road. The Frontenac Hunt. based in Kingston. hunts at “Foolhardy Farm“. the home of the Craigs three times a year. The latest Hunt was on September 20th when the Limestone Creek Hunt from Cazenov1a N. Y. joined the Frontenac Hunt for a joint hunt. resulting in a field of 26 horses. Although the weather was overcas and wet. the scenting conditions were ideal and the Hunt rode for three hours. Fomhunting is a sport originated in England and one of its greatest supporters was the Duke of Beaufort. whose grave was desecrated recently by vandals who atempted to steal his body because they thought he was cruel to hunt foues. r I. Some Hunts huht” “live” and some hunts. as the Frontenac Hunt does. lays a “drag” for the hounds to follow. As hunting oVer farm lands that may be surrounded by wire fences which are unsafe to Jump. panels have been built in these fences so that the Hunt can jump in and out of these fields. - and the Frontenac Hunt is indebted to the surrounding landowners who have given permission to insert these panels in their fence lines. These panels can be “chicken coops“ built over the wire or sections of the wire can be replaced at appropriate locations with a panel of rail fenCing or a stone wall. As the Hunt only has access to these fields over these panels. a "drag" must be laid for the hounds to follow. otherwise if it was a "live" hunt the hounds may pick up the scent of a deer or a fox which might go over a wire fence where it would be impossible for the Hunt to follow and the hounds would be lost. If this_ does happen. hours are spent by the Huntsman and the Whips riding around the country trying to find the lost hounds. ‘controlled The "drag" person on is laid by a horseback dragging behind them a sack which has been inpregnated with fox urine. This is done be someone who is familiar with ‘ the hunting territory and knows where all the panels are located that give access to the fields, and is usually the host for the day. They are Jokingly referred to as the "fox" The hounds. and they are always referred to as“hounds“ not "dogs". are bred and trained by the Huntsman. They are on the Hunt Huntsman two by the assisted by one or Whippersâ€"in ' referred to as "Whips". The Huntsman signals- the hounds by means of his horn and the Whips keep the hounds in a tight pack through more vigorous use of their whips. The hounds are trained to stay close to and sometimes under the Huntsman’s horse. except when they are on a scent when it is then a matter of merely keeping up with them. as the hounds can run much faster than the horses. The Hunt is led by Master (Master of Fox Hounds). the hounds and the Whips. The members follow at a discreet distance. led by the Field Master. and if there are other members of the Hunt who do not wish to jump. they may follow in a second field led by a second Field Master finding their way around the panels and not necessarily following the the route of the drag. Fox Hunting etiquette demands that no one pass the Master and hounds. no member of the fields pass the Field Masters. and that all coutesies are required among the members so that no one is crowded at the panels. no hounds are kicked. and if a member comes: off his horse. also"‘ given. they assistance is particularly if are blooded. Before the Hunt starts off. everyone’s courage .is reinforced with the "stirrup cup" (a glass of sherry). and the Hunt is off. Guests and new members of the Hunt are expected to ride at the rear of the field. give way to senior members. and maintain control of their mounts. When a member are has shown they familiar with the etiquette of the hunt. have demonst ted that they have control of their horse at all times. they may be awarded their "colours" .by the Master..' For; female members of' the‘ Hunt this means they. are entitled to wear the coloured collar on their black jacket. and male members may wear a "pink" jacket with the colours on the collar. The colour of the collar is a means of recognition of the Hunt. Frontenac Hunt wears a maroon colour. while other hunts might use blue. yellow. green. tan or other colour of their choice. If the drag has been successful. the Hunt will return with all the hounds. However. in some cases a few of the hounds don’t keep up or become lost, or may pick up a live scent and leave the pack. and in this case they will generally find their way back to the starting point on their own. Occasionally. the hounds may be lost for several hours and it is necessary to tour the countryside until they are found. When the hunt is over. the host provides light refreshments and a social hour is enjoyed at the "Green Box“. a term derived when in earlier days the refreshments were carried to the Hunt in a green wooden box. Thanks to Mr. Hardy Craig for submitting this article I DELTA W. I . Our September meeting "- Was held at the home of Eva DougaH welcomed our Frances French. rThe response to-the roU can query TWWhen and why did ‘you join W.I.” was weH.responded to by all members! Some of the EEEHTEE‘TTEFé: "invited. by a friend and I like it", ‘“weht was ~a driver only and abecame interested and joined", "visited a meeting or two, enjoyed n so joined” and "for piano pracfice, our teacher had us play for 'the W.I. 'ladies and afier some time they said 'we win make you Jr. members‘ so no choice" (this last one was from a Vlady who must obey well as she has remained a member for approx. 75 years!). Please note that the Area Convention will be for one day only this year, to be held in Napanee on Oct. let. Audrey Talbot donated a beauflful cushion which was won ; by Shhfley ‘Wilson. Ideas‘ \for the Chrishnas party ‘wiH. be accepted by Shirley. Isabel Robert reported she had received a lener froni our English friend, Ann Budd. Greetings were extended to our Branch from the W.l. Group of Barford, St. Michael and St. john in England,_ Due to.q.he material'received,115a e1 where we guest, v . .Y r, ._ r as was “asked, td"preseht” t winc- Lhasfl nextimeefing”s'prOgram, _ This month's programfi was led by Wflson, based ; on quesfions about our W.l. Emphasis was placed on" our vision of 'tomorrow and our adapfion to the 90's through our growth and leadership ‘ development. Afler the group's participation, Shirley concluded by reading "Be the Best of Whatever you Are”. Our October meeting will be held in the Township Hall at 1 p.m. For information please phone Florence Molony,‘ 928â€"2801. All ladies are welcome. WORK WAN TED Painting; Wallpapering Repairs to Ceiling and Walls, Renovations, Stone- work. Pointed. Cement, Brickwork and Chimneys ‘ RoofBepak Shingling Chimney Sweeping BaniPmnfing FREE ESTIMATES FULLYINSURED Ken Rasmussen 359-5950 6p.m. to 8 mm. ' l .\’-V Shirley‘v’“