Word: scenting
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...fast hunt" the scent shall be laid from the start, and each hound shall be permitted to go at his own pace...
...hares shall carry paper cut in pieces about two inches square, in bags, sufficient to last the length of the run, and in both "fast" and "slow" hunts shall lay a plain trail from start to finish, changes of direction being plainly shown in every case. If the scent is voted unsatisfactory by three-quarters of the hounds, the H. A. A. reserves the right to withdraw the prizes. Complaints must be made by petition within two days after the hunt...
...pack shall follow scent, and are not allowed to leave it and cut off ground at any time...
...season took place yesterday afternoon. It was a fast hunt and was won by the hares, Dana and Cogswell, who started at 3.40 and arrived home at 4.25 after a long run through Longwood and around Chestnut Hill Reservoir. The straps broke which held Cogswell's scent bag in place and he did not run the whole course. The first hound in was Wells, 90, who arrived...
...taking their places. In all probability there will only be two or three more hunts this season, and an athletic sport which had such a good beginning ought certainly to have a good ending. One of the dampening effects on the enthusiasm of the hounds has been the bad scent laid, causing a great deal of annoyance and trouble to the hounds, suffering as they did, a sudden chill when the excitement of the chase was relaxed for any considerable length of time. In December weather the hares cannot be over-particular in leaving a very plain trail...