SOUTH ISLAND DOG TRIALS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21198, 23 June 1934, Page 22

SOUTH ISLAND DOG TRIALS

final event decided OAMARU COMPETITOR'S WIN (SPHCIAL 70 BEE PKBBS.) . MIDDLEMARCH, June 22. The South Island dog trial championships were completed at Middlemarch to-day, when the final event, huntaway with slew, was conducted. The weather during the greater part of the day was warm and fine; but in the latter part of the afternoon, during the final runs of the event, the weather toned very cold, and rain began to fall, marring the runs to some extent. About 32 competitors entered for the huntaway, which was disposed of with a minimum of delay, the winner being Mr C. H. Smith, of Oamaru, who also secured second place. Mr Smith took second and third places in the first event, the head and long pull run earlier in the week. Mr J. W. Pearson, of Kyeburn, secured third place in to-day's event, while the fourth place was taken by Mr F. McGregor. At the conclusion of the meeting, the trophies won during the championships were presented to the winners by the president of the South Island Dog Trial Association (Mr R. W. Trotter), who, after extending congratulations to the successful competitors, thanked the president of the Strath-Taieri Collie Club for the hospitality extended to the visitors. Mr W. G. Thompson, president of the local club, in responding, thanked the officials of the club for the excellent work they had done during the championships, and Mr R. W. Trotter and Mr J. Trotter (secretary of the association) for their assistance. He also spoke appreciatiyely of the splendid catering arrangements made by the woman, and the sporting spirit shown by the competitors generally. He expressed the thanks of his club to Mr Alex. McKinnon, who had granted the use of his ground and who had also supplied the sheep. Walking sticks provided by Mr P. A. Watt, of Warepa, were then presented to the three judges, Messrs H. S. Ingram (Canterbury), John Evans (Southland), and A. Henderson (Otago). The detailed results are as follows:

Huntaway, with Slew About a quarter of a mile; time 10 minutes. Points: First poles 20, second poles 20; third poles 20; total GO. Prizes: First £ls, second £lO, third £5, fourth £3, Fifth £3, sixth £l. C. H. Smith's (Oamaru) Stan, 1714 points -. • • i C. H. Smith's Joe, 169J points .. 2 J. W. Pearson's (Kyeburn) Dick, 168 points • • .. 3 P. McGregor's (Merton) Glen, 166 M (Middiemarch) Vale, 1»60 points .. ..5 Lan Anderson's (Kurow) Bob, 158 points ■ • • • ;* lan Anderson's Speed and M. A. Matheson's Betty, 147 points (equal) •• . •• " A. T. Miller's (Clifden) Syd, 140 points • • • • "; W. R. Macauley's (Hakataramea) Fly, 138J points .. • • 10 Commenting on the performances oi the placed dogs, the judges stated that the winning dog, Mr C. 11. Smith s Stan, went through the first poles in a good line, the dog being firm and careful. The second poles were also negotiated in a good line; but the dog afterwards let the sheep slightly to the right, and then took a wrong turn between the second and third poles. It finished in a good line, showing a good hunt in 7min 47sec. Mr C. H. Smith's Joe, the second dog, hunted through the first poles in a good line and position, and passed the second poles in a very good line. Afterwards, however, the dog came a little too far under the sheep on the lefthand slew, and then again came a little too far on the left. It went through the centre of the last poles in a fair line, showing good position and fair hunt. The run was completed in 9min 22sec. Mr J W. Pearson's Dick, the thirdplaced dog, went through the first poles in a good line, but was a little ?ash, and failed to take the slew. The sheep were split slightly between the first and second poles, but were put through the second poles in a good line The dog was a little keen, and came back slightly off the sheep when nearing the third poles. It was also a little rash, and split the sheep, but went through the poles in a good line and hunt, taking 7min 56sec for the The fourth dog, Mr F. McGregor's Glen, went through the first poles in a good line; but near the right-hand pole the dog was swinging about a trifle. The second poles were negotiated in a good line; but the dog twice let the sheep a little to the right when approaching the third poles, the course being completed on a fair line in 6min 40 S ec. Mr M. A. Matheson's Vale, the fifth dog, hunted through the first poles in a fair line, showing a good hunt; but let the sheep a little to the right through the second poles. It overran at the corner and nearly headed, but brought them back on line, and went through the third poles in good position. The dog was showing a fair hunt. The course was completed in Bmin 20sec. Mr lan Andersons Bob, the other placed dog, hunted through the first poles in fairly good line, the dog being a little slow in going up to the sheep, coming under them and going slightly to the right. The second poles were passed in good line; but the sheep were let to the right, after which the dog recovered, but stood too far off, and let the sheep away to the left. The dog swung about before passing through the third poles, the course being completed in Bmm 4sec.

ANNUAL MEETING SOUTH ISLAND ASSOCIATION (BPBCIAX. TO THE PRISS.) MIDDLEMARCH, June 22. The annual meeting of the South Island Dog Trial Association was held at Middlemarch, the president (Mr R. W. Trotter) being in the chair There was a large attendance of delegates from the various provincial associations. The president welcomed the new delegates to the association, after which a discussion took place on the question of the allocation of the Crosbie Cup, and it was decided, on the motion of Mr C. Parker (Otago), that no trophy which was not open for competition by all-comers be accepted at championship meetings. The secretary, Mr J. Trotter, was deputed to represent the Association at the Marlborough dog trials, with a view to having the clubs in that district amalgamated with the association. Several alterations to the existing rules were suggested and approved, but it was decided not to incorporate the present rules until the association was on a sounder footing. The Southland delegate (Mr A. T. Miller) moved that the winning of a local maiden or novice event should not have any bearing on the status of a maiden competitor at recognised meetings. The motion was carried. It was also decided, on Mr Miller's motion, seconded by Mr Parker, that the score card be abolished, but that the present system of points be adhered to. Mr H. E. Fincham (Canterbury) moved that the present programme of

the South Island Dog Trial Association be considered as the standard, and that it be a recommendation to clubs that it shoul'd be the standard for all provincial championships. The motion was carried. It was also decided that the members of clubs not affiliated to an association be disqualified from competing at trials conducted by the associations. The allocation of future championships was discussed, and it was decided that the fixtures be given to Canterbury, Southland, Marlborough, and Otago, in that order. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows:—President, Mr R. W. Trotter (Kurow); vice-presidents, Messrs John Anderson (Kurow), R. M. D. Johnson (Canterbury), and J. B. Purdue (Southland); secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Trotter (Kurow); executive, Messrs A. T. Miller and A. D. Finlayson (Southland), C. Parker and H". E. Fineham (Canterbury), and W. G. Thomson and G. Ross (Otago).