WEBER DOG TRIALS

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 199, 20 May 1936, Page 6

WEBER DOG TRIALS

Unusual Accident To

Motorist HURT BY OWN TRUCK Dominion Special Service. Dannevirko, May 19. Favoured with glorious weather, the Weber dog trials were concluded on Saturday afternoon. Cups and trophies were won'as follow:—Mrs. L. G. Cross, sen. s trophy, K. Reisima, youngest competitor ; Mr. J. Fraser’s £2/2/- for man and do”' scoring most points in classes I and II,” W. Francis, Weber; Mr. J. Whitmore's trophy, local maiden huntawaj, R Churchouse, Weber; Mr. L. G. Crosse, sen.’s £lO/10/- cut), for one dog m each of classes II and 111, scoring most points (to be won three times), team to be nominated, J. Tait, Pongaroa (won outri”ht) ’ Mr. K. C. Millar’s cup, for winners of class 111 (to be won three times), G. Macmillan, Otaue; Mr. J. McHardy's rose bowl, for winner of class I (to be won three times), T. Turley’s Lad, Porangahau; Mr. J. Irasers shield, for maiden competitors scoring most points in classes I and HI, G. Macmillan, Otane; Mr. W. S. Harvey s memorial cup, for winner of class 11, wuner to be presented with a miniature, C. W. Thom, Weber; Mr. S. Meech’s cup, for man scoring most points in class ilia (to be won three times), G. Macmillan, Otane • Mr. A. McLean’s cup, for maiden man in class I (to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals, with different dogs each time), L. D. Cameron Tinui; bracelet, given by Mrs. L. G Crosse, iun.. for local maiden man in class Ha, W. Francis, Weber; Miss E. McLean’s cup, for winner of class Ila (to be won three times), 1. J. Waipawa; Mr. R. Nicol’s cup, maiden huntaway dog, J. Nicol, Martinborough.

Hawke’s Bay War Relief. The following members were present at a special meeting of the Dannevirke branch of the committee of the Hawke s Relief Association: Messrs F. G. 'Cowper (chairman), A. Mackie, W. G. F Frame, H. T. Ellingham, G. W. France, W. H. Smith, A. O. Menefy C. F Barker and W. Ridge. The meeting was called for the purpose of reviewing all loans of the Dannevirke branch, in view of the annual audit of the association’s affairs. Each loan was considered and certain recommendations are to go forward to the Hawke’s Bay executive The secretary’s report on each case showed that on the whole loan instalments were coming in fairly well, although a few had not given satisfactory reasons for non-payment.

Accident to Motorist. , A motor accident occurred in Queen s Street, Dannevirke, in the early hours of yesterday morning, resulting in the owner of the motor-truck, Mr. M. Power, oi Tekehunga, having his left collarbone broken, and being deeply cut over his left eye. After receiving attention at Dr. Maclaurin’s surgery Mr. Power was motored to his home. After several attempts at cranking his truck by Mr. Power aud a friend, it was decided to give it a push. They succeeded in gettin” it started, but before Mr. Power could get to the driver’s seat to take control it knocked him over, struck a pole on the right-hand side of Queen’s Street, ■rebounded at right-angles across the road, crashed through the railway fence, and fell nose-down into the subway. DECISION RESERVED Claim by Land Agents for Commission Palmerston North, May 19. Decision was reserved in the case, brought before Mr. J. L. Stout, S.M., in the Palmerston North Magistrates Court to-day, in which A. A. Wood and Company, land agents, of Palmerston North, proceeded against A. G. Havill, hotel proprietor, of Palmerston North. Mr. G. I. McGregor appeared for plaintiff company, and Mr. D. C. Cullinane for defendant. The statement of claim set out that in November last defendant had appointed plaintiff company his agents to effect the disposal of his hotel property at Ashhurst by way of sale, lease, or exchange, on certain conditions of commission. In pursuance of that authority, plaintiff had introduced Mr. S. Nicol as proposed lessee. As a result of that introduction defendant had agreed with Nicol in or about January last for the latter to take the lease of the hotel for three years at a rental of £o a week and the purchase of the stock and furniture for £4BO. Plaintiff’s company therefore claimed £5O, that being the sum due under the scale of commission agreed upon. In the alternative plaintiff claimed £5O as being a reasonable remuneration for the transaction. In evidence Sidney Nicol said wood nau introduced him to defendant. Witness had made an offer which had been refused. He had then returned to Napier, where he was living, and had been advised by Wood that defendant had withdrawn the hotel from sale. Witness had approached a Christchurch firm in connection with a business matter, and a representative ot that firm had come to Palmerston North to arrange a deal regarding the hotel. He hud approached defendant and had eventually arranged the deal. After hearing the evidence the magistrate observed that he would reserve his decision. RIFLE CLUB WINNERS News Items From Central Hawke’s Bay Waipukurau, May 19. The Waipukurau Rifle Club, which has experienced a most successful year, concluded its season’s shoot during the weekend. The principal competitions for the year resulted as follow: —Main challenge belt: F. Wilson 425, N. Taylor 423, S. Annand 419. Crooks Cup: N. Layrnr 137 F. N. MeViear 135, S. Annand 133. Lim'brick Cap: F. N. McVicar 131, E, T. Haldane 130, F. Tinney 129. Mr. P. Blair's trophy, runner-up challenge belt: N Taylor. Mr. W. Bryce’s trophy, runner-up Crooks Cup: F. N. McVicar. Mr. G. Gideon's trophy, runner-up Limbrick Cup: E. T. Haldane. Dog Causes Accident. An accident was caused on the NapierHastings road when a car driven by Mr. W McDonald, of Waipukurau, ran into a do” The car swerved, with the result that it. ran into a ditch. A passenger, Mr. W. Welsh, suffered injuries to his face. He was admitted to hospital, where he is progressing satisfactorily.

Waipawa I’lunket Society. At the annual meeting of the Waipawa I’lunket Society, the annual report disclosed that the pnst year had been very successful. The election of the principal officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs. C. G. Harker; vice-presidents, Mesdam’es F. Nairn, K. Gollan, R. S. McAulay, R. Mathews, A S. G. Carlyon, P. Logan, K. H. Tod, F. J. Bibby, C. August, 11. M. Rathbone, L. McHardy, 11. W. White, and Miss Williams; secretary, Mns. W. Spicer; assistant secretary, Mrs. H Preston; treasurer, Miss Bellow ; auditor, Mr. F. M. Tickner; committee. Slesdames W Fraser. It Bishop, C. Pedersen, E S. Bibby, 11. M. Preston, A. Wallace, E. Gilbertson. K. Gollan, Murray, Bryant, Eagle, and Spicer.