LYNTON DOWNS FIELD DAY

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30103, 10 April 1963, Page 7

LYNTON DOWNS FIELD DAY

Fine weather and good fields were a feature of the Lynton Downs’ field day trials held recently on the property of Mr M. T. Evans.

Judges were- Mr H. R. Roxburgh, of Waiau, in the huntaway section and for the heading events Mr F. J. Peach, of Kaikoura. Results were as follows:

Huntaway. Open: j. J. Smith’s Stone, 91 points, 1; A. M. Morton’s Chief, 88, 2; N. T. Boyd's Rock, 87. 3. Maiden: A. M. Morton’s Chief. 88. 1; N. T. Boyd's Rock, 87. 2: M. Knox’s Laddie, 82. 3. District maiden: M. Knox's Laddie, 82. 1; T. A. Blunt’s Sam, 78. 3.

Heading.—Open: J. W. Laugesen’s Toss. 90, 1; H. R. Roxburgh’s Tip, 88. 2: C. P. Guthrie's Billie, 87. 3. Maiden: C. P. Guthrie’s Billie, 87. 1; R. Woods's Darky, 84, 2; J. W. Laugesen’s Lad, 83. 3. District maiden: C. P. Guthrie’s Billie. 87, 1; T. A. Blunt's Don, 78. 2; T- Wareham.s Ned, 77. 3. Most Points At Trials.—J. J. Smith, 317.

Two Dog Team (one in each event). —N. T. Boyd. J. G. Latter, 160. (equal) 1. Same dog in both events: T. Wareham's Ned, 147, 1; N. T. Boyd’s Rock. 134. 2.

Fourth Camp.— The United States Everest expedition yesterday established a fourth camp, at 24,300 ft, less than 5000 ft from the summit, according to a message received in Katmandu, the British United Press reported.—Katmandu. April 9.