GUN DOG TRIALS

Press, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 26124, 29 May 1950, Page 3

GUN DOG TRIALS

CANTERBURY CLUB A successful trial was held by the Canterbury Gun Dog Club at Mr Gillett’s property. Hare wood. The open event, a sportsman’s trial, was won by Mr J. Stanton’s English springer spaniel. Dalkey Dabble, a consistent performer. Good entries were received for all classes and some good performances were seen. Special trials will be held by the club to mark the centennial of the province on November 11 and 12. Results:— Open Class.—J. Stanton’s English Springer Spaniel, Dalkey Dabble (177) 1; H. Cox's Labrador, Robert Bruce (165) 2; Mr A. E. Seeker’s English Springer Spaniel, Cruchfield Puha (159) 3. Limit Class, Land.—Mr R. Day’s Yellow Labrador, Stainforth Solemnity (85) 1; Mr A. E. Seeker’s English Springer Spaniel, Cruchfield Puha (77) 2; S. Wiffin’s Cocker Spaniel, Maraetai Walter (72) 3. Novice Class, Land.—Mrs E. Gates’ Yellow Labrador, Cashmere Click (96) 1; B. Ayson’s English Springer Spaniel. Max of Rokerville (94) 2; Mrs E. Gates’ Yellow Labrador, Cashmere Maid Marion (93) 3. Novice Class, Water.—J. C. Pawson’s Labrador, Darkie Boy (92) 1; Mrs E. Gates’ Yellow Labrador, Cashmere Click (90) 2; P. Smith's English Springer Spaniel. Millvale Golden Boy (83) 3. Puppy Class, Water.—Miss Rona Dickson's Labrador. Lagoona Queen (86) 1; R. M. Morten’s Clumber Spaniel, Brian Baromy of Gunnery (76) 2.