DOUBLE SUCCESS FOR LEWIS AT FIRST MAHAKI TRIALS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22915, 6 April 1949, Page 9

DOUBLE SUCCESS FOR LEWIS AT FIRST MAHAKI TRIALS

With his entry, Dawn, VV. Lewis enjoyed a double success at the first trial of the newly-formed Mahaki Sheep-Dog Trial Club, winning the open long head and open short head events against keen competition. The trials were an unqualified success. There is every indication that they will continue to be a popular fixture in the district.

The course, offered by the Waihuka station, was ideal and in the opinion of the huntaway adjudicator. Air. Fred Maxwell, was an excellent testing ground for huntaway dogs. Sheep for die _ trials were loaned by Potutu station.

An innovation that was appreciated by judges, competitors, stewards and .spectators was the installation of a loud-speaker svstem capably operated by Mr. R. D. Waddington, Otoko. The fact lliat the heading judge, Mr. u. Herbert, put through 42 runs on tile second day and 45 on the final day and the meeting, reflected credit on those running the meeting. The Otoko Women’s Institute, with tlie assistance of other women, was responsible for catering arrangements and under the direction of Mrs. G. Shanks performed the various duties well.

At the conclusion of the meeting the president of the club. Mr. Frank Fara.m, thanked the judges for their services and called upon Mrs- G Shanks, who presented two handsome silver bowls to the judges. A dance organised by a young entertamment committee was held in the Puha Hall. Miss Lena Ruru's orchestra supplied the music. Results of the trials were:— Class I.—Long Head

°i’? , VT W - Lewis' Dawn, 4GApts„ 1; T. Bielskis Rue, 46, 2; E. McHugh’s Scott 404, .3; A. Ross’ Spy. 44, 4. Maiden.—J. Mclntyre's ‘Tess, 39. 1; B. Fishers Spring. 37. 2; I. Kemp’s Punch, 364, and M. Fitzgerald's Nell, •304. equal. 3.

Fastest Head.—M. Parkinson’s Storm lmm. 39sec.

Best Hold.—R. D. Shaw's Charm, Class II. —Short Head

Open.— W. Lewis’ Dawn, 514, 1: M. Parkinson’s Bright, 51, 2: A. Ross’ Spy, 504, 3; G. Wilson’s Miss, 50, 4. Maiden. —D. Kirkland’s Jov, 44. 1; R. McMillan’s Laddie. 304, 2:’ R. Edmiston’s Mac, 23|, 3; R. McCosh’s Cash, 2H, 4. Fastest Yard.—G. Willson’s Miss, Best Drive.—J. McMillan’s Toss. Class 3.—Zig-zag Huntaway

Open —T. Bielski's Bob, 424, 1; M Williams’ Turk, 42. 2: R. Mullooly's Ben. 414, 3; D. Buscke’s Mac, 41, 4. Maiden.—J. McMillan’s Tyke, 38J, 1; C. Gaukrodger’s Rex, 364, 2; I. Gerrard s Rough, 33, 3; E. Thompson's Toss 314, 4.

Best Lift.— D. Buscke’s Mac. Class IV.—Straight Hunt Open.— A. M. Lincoln’s Pete, 43, 1; }Y■ Hall’s Bell, 404, 2; G. Herbert's Joe, 40, 3; T- Bielski’s Bob, 394, 4. Maiden.— G. Stevens’ Tyke, 364, 1; R. McMillan’s Laddie, 36, 2; D. Hamilton's Rough, 35, 3; J. Mclntyre’s Ban, 28, 4. Best Lift.— W. Hall’s Bell. Champion Dog (Waihuka Cup).—G. Willson’s Ring, 114pts. Champion Heading Dog (T. Scholium’s Trophy).—W. Lewis’ Dawn, 98. Two Dog Team (Con Ward Memorial Cup).—G. Shank’s Faye and Jock. Other awards were:—Youngest competitor in all classes. R. McMillan; best local maiden straight huntaway, R. McMillan; youngest competitor (F. Barwick’s medal), R. McMillan; best local zig-zag huntaway, E. Thompson; most points in classes 111 and IV, under 21 years (B. J. Holdsworth’s prize), R. McMillan; local champion dog, R. McMillan; returned servicemen scoring most points (J. B. Jefferies’ prize, A. M. Lincoln; best bitch (Father Curley’s prize), A. Ross’ Nell; best local maiden heading dog, J. Honey’s Joe; “cockey” farmer scoring most points (J. Hill’s dog kennel), G. I- Shanks; junior champion dog for competitor under 21 years, R. McMillan; lady competitor, Mrs. G. Jerram; competitor under 21 years scoring most points in heading events (B. J. Holdsworth), B. Fisher; most points in Class I, J. Honey; most points in Class 11, J. Honey; most points in Class 111, J. McMillan; most points in Class IV, J. McMillan; champion huntaway dog, T. Bielski’s Bob.