WAITAKI COLLIE DOG CLUB.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10758, 4 May 1911, Page 6

WAITAKI COLLIE DOG CLUB.

(From Our Special Reporter.) The twenty-sixth annual trials commenced at Hakataramea yesterday on property kindlv placed at the Club's disposal bv Mr W. H. Ross. A rather cold stiff wind blew during the morning, and tln* was had. The attendance was meagre at the commencement, hut improved considerably as the afternoon wore on. The entries totalled 08, and are the lowest since 1899. This is accounted fop by many of the dogs being engaged on the stations. Indeed, mustering that should have been completed, a fortnight ago is now in full swing, having been delayed by the recent wet weatlier. The numerical strength of the entrv list has suffered considerably in consequence, and whereas the stations in the vicinity are usually represented bv two or more competitors, tliLs year tiiev fail entirely to figure on the list. The long-distance class was commenced punctually to time, hut the work done, with the "exception of that of the winner, did not reach a high standard. The winners' performance was indeed an outstanding one, and the owner was successful in annexing the second, money also. A start was made with the yarding classes, and from appearances better work may he expected. All appointments for tlie meeting were in readiness, and the long day's programme was carried through without hitch or interruption. The Club's popular President, Mr X. Hayes, made his presence felt throughout* the day, and the indefatigable Secretary, Mr W. H. .Ross, along with the other officials gave every attention to the duties pertaining to their positions. Subjoined are the results of Class I.: 11HADING AND BRINGING HACK (about half a mile). —First prize, £10; second, £6; third, £4; fourth, £2; fifth, £l. Points: Heading 13, bringing hack 15, holding 5, command 7. Time, lomin. Judges: Messrs 1). Jardine (Otekaike) and \V. Hogg (Hnka Downs). 10. Houliston's Rock (12, 13, 5, 6 36 points) 1 10. Houliston's Fan (11, 10, 4, 4A — 29J points) 2 10. Russell's Scott (10, 9, 4, 5 ; 28 points) ...* ■ 3 A. Paterson/s Spring (7i,* 9, 3, 3J-r----23 points) ... ... ...' ... 4 H. G. Waters' Sam (9, 7, 3, 3, — 22 points) ... ... ... ••• 5

Judges' notes. —E. Houliston's Rock: Hunted on right, going out freely; took instructions well and headed in 2;jmin, making a good head. Pulled well over a direct course. Time, lOAmin. E. Houliston's Fan: Hunted on right, going out freely and making long head in 4min. Pulled fairly.well on hill on zigzag course ; little-rash on-flat. Time, lOimin. 10. Russell's Scot: Hunted, on right, going out freely; crossed and headed on left in 2jmin. Pulled very well; little rash at times. Time, 9Jium. A. Paterson's Spring: Hunted on right; crossed and made an indifferent head in 3sjnin. Pulled rather rash on hill, but fairly'.good on flat. Time, llffsec. H. G> Waters' Sam: Hunted on right, going out fairly well; crossed and headed "in 4min. Pulling well on hill, very rash on flat; rung sheep, holding fair. .Time, 13min.