DOG TRIALS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 4 May 1938, Page 5

DOG TRIALS

WAIMEA COLLIE CLUB A SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE I Fair-weather favouied the Wainiea ; Collie Club for their trials. The fixture | was most successful The judge commented most favourably on the work which was of a high standard especially in the huntaway classes. Eighty entries were received lor the lour events, a slight falling off from previous years. In class 1 Straight Hunt there were ■ only 6 points separating the first twelve dogs, and only 2 points between the first five. Mr J. Borlaee with Ted Ist ami Pat 2nd is to be congratulated. Class 2 "Long Full"'saw another close finish between A. Giles' "Ramp” and «J. H. Meads Bill Daily. Ramp wining with half point in his favour. Seven dogs were within 6 points of the winner. Some excellent work was seen in class 3 Zig Zag Hunt, A. Giles’ Speck having a margin of lj points over F. Eden's Nan, eight dogs being within 6 points.of the winner out of 18 starters. Rex Mead's Hendy was successful in class 4 "Head and Yard” with 60 points J Borlace’s Dew 59£ points 2nd and R. Kinzett's Mac 58 points 3rd. The course and grounds were in excellent condition and the management of the meeting left nothing to be desired. The attendance of the public was large and enthusiastic. The sheep used were halfbreds supplied by Mr J. H. Mead of Hiwipango and proved good sheep for hard work. The luncheon booth under the management of the local branch of the W.D.F.U. was well patronised by the public. Mr L. D. Cameron a well known judge and competitor of Masterton officiated as judge and his decisions gave every satisfaction. At the conclusion of the trials the president Mr Martin presented the trophies and spoke in appreciative terms of the assistance he had received from the committee. The thanks of the club are due to the ladies, donors of special prizes, Mr Mead for use of sheep, and all others who helped to make the trials a success. Results were as follows: Class 1 “Straight Huntaway open—«T. Borlace’s Ted 57£ pts. 1; J. Borlace's Fat 57pts. 2; G. Hunters Lass 3; M. Harwood's Scott 56pts 4. Class II Long Full and Hold in Ring open—A. Giles’ Ramp 58£pts 1; J. Mead s! Bill Bailey 58pts 2; F. Gibbs’ Dan 55jpts ; 5; L. Moore’s Don George 54pts 4. Class 11a Long Full Hold in Ring maiden—L. Moore’s Don George 54pts 1; RWell’s Kelp 52pts 2; A. Gibb’s Nell 49pts 3. Class 111 Zig Zag Hunt open—A. Giles' Speck 58pts 1; F. Eden s Nan 2; Geo. Gibbs .Wade 56pts 3; G. Hunters Lass 55ipts 4. Class Ilia Zig Zag Hunt maiden—Results held over pending a ruling from the South Island Association. Class IV Head Full, Hold and Yard— Rex Mead's Hendy 60pts 1; J. Borlace’s Dew 2; R. Kinzett's Mac 58pts 3; C. Fenenior’s Gaff 55£pts 4. SPECIAL PRIZES AND CUPS Cup presented by W. Hunt Esq., and the club, J. Borlace’s Ted. Cup presented by Louis Kerr Ltd. A. Giles’ Ramp. Cup presented by G. W. McDonald Esq. L. Moore's Don George. Cup presented by Dr W. H. Fearless for Class 3 A. Gile’s Speck. Cup presented by H. F. WesL for ( ’lass 3a, held over pending a ruling from South Island Association. Cup presented by William Martin Esq. for Class 4 Rex Mead's Hendy. Mr H. Paton’s cup for novice competitor in Class 2. No competitor eligible. The James Eden Memorial Cup for team of two dogs J. Borlaee. A. S. Clark Esq. special of £1 for maiden competitor gaining most points in Class d at ring, drive, work at yard and yard. Leo Baigent's Glen. H. D. Baton Esq. special for maiden competitor gaining most points in Class 4. Leo Baigent. DOG SHOW (Judges: Messrs James Logan and S. E. O’Hara) Champion dog or bitch, Mrs G. Eden's Nell. Long haired bitch A. Gibb's Nell Ist. Long haired dog G. Eden’s Mick Ist P. Gibbs’ Dan 2nd. Short haired bitch Mrs G. Eden's Nell Ist, R. Gibb’s Nell 2nd. Short haired dog G. Hunter's Joe Ist, B. Manson’s Toss 2nd. Beardy dog Ivor Hawkes Bob Ist, Mrs J T. Eden’s Nick 2nd. COMPETITIONS Sheep guessing Ist day 1 sheep correct 1 weight 661 bs. S. Higgins bs Ist. Sheep guessing 2nd day 3 sheep correct weight 186 lbs. F. and M. Eden guessed ! correct weight divide Ist and 2nd prize. Cake guessing, weight of cake, lllbs uzs Mrs S. Eden, Freddie Eden divide the cake.