DOG TRIALS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 15 June 1936, Page 6

DOG TRIALS

MARLBOROUGH FIXTURE WIN FOR I. ANDERSON’S' GLEN W ith an entry of 58 dogs for the heading'. bringing back, and holding in the ring class a longer period than was estimated was occupied with the second event on the Marlborough Collie Dog trial Club’s programme at the annual trials at the Vernon rifle range, the final result, not being .available until well on in the afternoon. The winner was a Kurow dog in I. Anderson’s Glen, and interestingly enough John Anderson, isem- s, Toby again was the runner-up with .just a’point less. Tile other three places were all taken up by visiting competitors. The sheep were noticeably less perverse than on the opening day of the fixture and the general standard of work, stated the judge Mr .!, Logan, of Nelson, was good. With a return to ideal weather conditions a large number of visitors were present throughout the day, and the uncanny intelligence of the collies competing occasioned a great deal of interest . The detailed results of the event were as follows : I. Anderson’s Gien (Kurow) 55ipts. 1 John Anderson’s Toby Again Kurow) 54 if pts ’ '. 2 •T. Borlaco’s Scot (Nelson) 54pts. ... 3 V. Moore’s Don (Nelson) 53ipts 4 11. Gilmer’s Joy (Totara- Flat) 52pls 5 Other dogs which put up good performances were J. Stewart’s Gyp 52pts, D. W. Brown’s Scot (Seddon) 50, P. Gibb’s Jack (Nelson) 49i. W. Pollock’s Join; 49, J. 11. Mead’s Bill Bailey (Nelson) 49. and G. Marfell’s Scot (Seddon) 49.