SHEEP DOG TRIALS

Northern Advocate, 7 May 1930, Page 7

SHEEP DOG TRIALS

OTAMATEA CLUB. j ELEVENTH ANNUAL TESTS. j The eleventh annual trials, under the auspices of the Otamatea Sheep Dog Trials Chib, were held on Mrs Mountain’s property, Mnnngatnroto, on May 2 and 3. The weather was delightful on both days and the attendance of the public very good. The ladies, as usual, assisted the club in providing the luncheons and afternoon teas and in tluis way extended hospitality to all the club’s patrons. The officials carried out their duties in a manner which left nothing to be desired. The president, Mr D, Fergus, was the right man in the right place, and the secretary, Mr D. A. Finlaysoii canned out his duties in an efficient and pleasant manner. One hundred and eight entries were received altogether and of this number only 14 were scratched. The working of the dogs on the whole was satisfactory. Mr F. Voyco acted as judge.

RESULTS. CLASS I.—LONG HEAD. Possible Points: —Head 17, bring back 17, ring 4, command 12; total 50. J. C. Ambury’s Rogue—lsl, 10, 3, 10; 44-1, Time 8.20 ..1 F. R. Massey’s Billy—l 64, 10, 2, 10; 441. Full time .. 2 J, C. Ainbury’s Rogue was awarded first place on time. G. Child’s Lass—l 6, 16, 2, 10; 44 3 .1. M. Butler’s McClusky—l64, 15, 2, 10; 481 4 Also Competed:—F. Windelborn’s Bob—l 4, 16, 21, 10, 421; F. F. Gill’s ißosco—l6, 15, 2,9, 42; R. Newman’s Dark—l 6, 15, 1,9, 41; R. Newman’s Tan—l 4, 15, 21, 9, 401 A. Fletcher’s Toss—lsl, 14, 11, 9, 40; F. Windelborn’s Gem—ls, 14, 1,9, 39; W. O. Webb’s Don—l2, 15, 3,9, 39; R. Newman’s Joy—l 3, 14, 2,9, 38; H. L. Massey’s Black—l4l, 14, 1, 8,371; 5. Murfit’s Clyde:—l4, 13, 1,8, 36; F. R. Massey’s Fly—l2, 12, 3,8, 35; P. Child’s Tam —13, 13, 1,8, 35; Ron Trounson’s Jock—ls, 13, 1,6, 35; M. A. MeLed’s Mick—l 3, 14, 1,6, 34; H. B. Sloane’s Jet—l 3, 14, 1,6, 34; Frank Clotworthy's Rye —10, 15, 2, 7, 34; E. H. Sloane’s Glen —10, 151, I. 7,33 J; E. Bull’s Rogue —10, 14 1, 6, 31; J. E, White’s Pat—9, 12, 1,6, 28; J. E. White’s Fay—l 6, 0,0, 3, 19; G. McKenzie’s Kemp—l6l, 0,0, 3, 191; J. M. Sutler's Joe—l 4, 0,0,: 2, 16; T. Snolling’s Scot —13, Q, 0,2, 15; F. F. Gill’s Lad—l 3, 0,0, 2, 15; Leslie Snelling’s .lock—l 3 0,0, 2,15; J. W. Cliff’s Mick—l 2,0, 0,2, 14.

'CLASS 11. . SHORT HEAD, PULL AND YARD. Possible Points. —Head 10, pull 10, drive 4, hurdle 4, drive 4, work at yard 10, yarding (i, command 12; total 60. F. Windelborn’s Bob —0,8, 4,4, 4,9 i, -6, 10-ij 55 .. 1 E. H. Sloane’s Glen-—!).}, 94, 3,4, 3-i, 9,6, 10; 34f 2 F. R. Massey’s Billy' —9,9, 4,4, 31, 8,6, 10; 53£ 3 J. E. White’s Pat—9, 9,3, 4,3, 9,6, 10; 53 4 Also Competed; —Frank Clotworthy’s Rye— 9744 34 7 6 9,49 J; Ron Trounson’s Jock—B 822 49 6 9, 48; G. McKenzie’s Kemp—94 8 2 3 2 8 6 9, 47.4; J. C. Ambury’s Rogue —6 8 3 4 2 9 6 9, 47; E. Newman’s Joy—9 7 3 4’3 6 6 8, 46; D, Connell’s Tip—B 6242 9 6 8, 45; F. F. Gill’s Lad—B 8 3 4 3 5 6 8, 45; T, Snelliug’s 'Scot —8 8 2 4 3 6 6 7, 44; H. L. Massey’s Black—B 7 2 3 3 7 6 8, 44; F. R. Massey’s Fly —6 6 3} 4 34 6 6 8, 43; J. M. Butler’s McClusky—9 9 54 4 34 6 O 6, 43; P. Child’s Tam—B 9 2 1 2 5 6 9, 42; J, Studholme’s Rock—9 9 4 4 24 5 0 7, 404; J. W. Cliff’s Mick—9 7 .1 22

G G 7, 40; R. .Newman's Tan—B 8 31 4 4 4 0 6, 375; J. E. White’s Pay —0 7343 50 6, 37; P. Windelborne’s Gem—9 5 3 4 3 G 0 G, 36; R. Newman’s Dark—o G 3 4 2 0 0 G, 30; G. McKenzie’s Trim—s 7 2 3 2 3 0 G, 28; T. Y. Nutsforcl’s Tip—9 9 0 0 0 0 0 4, 22; E. Bull’s Rogue—S, 7 0 0 0 0 0 4, 10; J. M. .Butler’s Joe —8 7 0 0 0 0 0 4,10; A. McKenzie’s Roy —7 G 0 0 0 0 0 4, 17; M. A. McLeod’s Mick —5 7 0 0 0 0 0 4, 16; J. M. Butler’s Tip—9 0 0 0 0 0 0 2, 11; A. Fletjeheir’s fToss— 9 0 0 0 0 0 03, 11; R. Fraser’s Bright—B 0 0 0 0 0 0 2, 10; K Mur fit’s Clyde—B 0 0 0 0 0 0 2, 10; F. F. Gill’sßoseo—B 0 0 0 0 0 0 2, 10; C. Dodd’s Brown—s 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,7; L. Swelling's Jack—7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, 7. FLASK HI. HUNTAWAY. Possible Points. —Hnntaway IS, noise 9, style G, command 12; total 45. Miss Long’s Sandy—ls 4, 8-1, G, 10, 40 1 F. Bull’s Bill—l 4, 9,5, 10J, 38-1- 2 E. H. Sloane’s Toss—l 4, 9,5, 10, 38 3 J. W. Cliff's Mick—ls, 8,4, 10, 37 4 .Also Competed: —E. Bull’s Moss —11 G 3 G, 20; A. Fletcher’s Wag—9l (i 3 G, 241; S. Petrie’s Joe—9 G 3 G, 24; iJ. Mcßae’s Bruce—B G 3 (5, 23; H. B. Sloaue’s Ben —4 4 22, 12; A. Fletcher’s Sweep—4 4 22, 12; Ron Trounson’s Don—s 002, 7. SPECIAL PRIZES. Special Prize, Hunt-away.—Rev. R. A. Macdonald presents £1 Is for dog scoring most points in Hunt-away. Dog never to have won a prize before. E. Bull's (Wellsford) Bill. Otamatea Cup.—Dog ..scoring most points in Class I. To be won three times by same man with srime dog’. J. C. Ambnry’s fMititai) Rogue, 441 points.

Eraser C'uj*. Dog scoring most'points in Class 11. To bo won twice in succession nr three times in alt. E. Windclborn’s f Arapahoe) Bob, 55 points. Champion Cup. —Best all-round dog; must qualify in Class HI. To be won three times by same man and dog. J.W. Cliff’s (Paparoa) Mich, 91 points. ■Simmons’ Cup.—Most points in Hnut-away, To be won three times by same man and dog - . Miss Long’s (To Kuiti), Bandy, Maungatnroto Ladies’ Cup. —Local dog scoring most points at meeting. F. R, Massey’s (Wairore) Billy, 98 points. Shield. —Presented to the Club by H. McCarroll, Esq., for dog scoring most points at the meeting. To held by the Avinner for one year. F, R. Massey’s (Wairere) Billy, 98 points. Mr J. Caldwell presents Gold Medal for local dog scoring most points in Classes I. and 11. F. R. Massey’s (Wairere) Billy, 98 points. Mr P. C. Taylor presents Gold Medal to be awarded to local dog scoring most points in all three classes. Must qualify in Class HI. -I. W. Cliff’s (Paparoa) Mick, 91 points. Mr D. A. Pinlayson presents £.l Is to be awarded to youngest competitor who scores half possible points in any of the three classes, C. Mur fit (Te Hana) .‘lO points in Class 1., age 12 years. •Gill Cup. —Presented by F. F. Gill, Esq,, for competitor under 25 years of ago who scores most points at the meeting. To be won three times, by same man with same dog. F. R. Massey (Wairere) 98 points. Amateur Judging Competition.— Archie Fletcher, Whangnrei, I; C. G. Wilson, Whangarei, 2. WEIGHT-GUESSING COMPETITION. First Day.—R. H. Trounson, Paparoa, 127Jib'S (correct weight) 1. Second Day.—C. Millar, Manngaturoto, UiOilba (correct weight) 1.

WHANGAREI FIXTURE

OPENED TODAY. PERFECT vOQNDITIONB. More perfect weather conditions could hardly be imagined than those which prevailed for the opening today of the North Auckland District Championship Sheep Dog Trials, at Mr D. J. Finlayson’s paddock, Kamo, For a first day the public attendance was particularly good, the delightful weather no doubt acting as a stimulus to attract people to participate in the pleasant sport and enjoy the ideal surroundings with which Nature has endowed the trial ground. The ladies’ committee added their no small quota to the enjoyment of patrons by providing delicious luncheon and afternoon teas. The sheep were in very good condition am! the working of the dogs in general well up to standard. A start was made with the Long Head event this morning and at. lunch time 17 dogs had completed their runs. The officials carried out their duties in a business-like manner and there were no, unneessary delays. The trials will be continued tomorrow when it is expected that the, attendance of the public will be a record. The club’s annual dance will beheld in the Kamo Hall this evening.