STRATH-TAIERI COLLIE DOG TRIALS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18547, 6 May 1922, Page 10

STRATH-TAIERI COLLIE DOG TRIALS

' The Strath-Taieri Collie Club held its six teenth annual trials in a field lent by Mr Alex. M’Kinnon. The weather on the first day was nothing less than perfect, but the second day experienced a very high wind. The president and committee had all arrangements well in hand, ■ and credit is due to them for the successful way in which the ■trials were conducted. The Hon. R. Scott, of Kyebarn, officiated ,as judge, and every satisfaction. At the conclusion, the judge complimented the competitors on the splendid class of dogs competing. The entries were very good, and splendid work was done, especially by the dogs in the openhead. In the evening a well-attended social dance was held in the large A. and P, Hall, when Puller’s orchestra supplied an excellent programme of suitable music. Following are the results: OPEN HTJNTAWAY. Fourteen entries—J. Stewart’s Roy,. 43 points, 1; B. Thompson’s Ply, 41, 2; D. Heffeman’s Sharp, 40, 3; D. Williamson’s Bruce, 39, 4. , DRIVING' AND YARDING. - Twentvsix entries—J. Docherty’s Pip, 29 pointis, i; A. Matheson, jun., Joe, 27 2: R. Anderson’s Wiry, 26, 3; D. Heffernan’s Help, 24, 4. MAIDEN HEAD. Fifteen entries—E. J. Docherty’s Pip, 35 points, h; J. Stewart’s Flo, 32 2;. A. J. Guild’s Less, 31, 3; J. Stewart’s Roy, 30, 4. OPEN HEAD. Eighteen entries—R. Anderson's Wiry, 45 points, 1; F. Macßae’s Speed, 42, 2; A. Mhtheson’s, jun., Joe, 41, 3; D. Heffeman’s Help, 40, 4. Special prizes were donated, and won, as follows:—Tradesmen’s Cup: J. Stewart, 252 points. Club Cup: D. Heffernan, 98 points. Mr A. hlatheson’s one guinea-, for dog taking best cate of cheep, was won >by D. Williamson.. Mr C. Patterson, jun.'s one guinea, for dogs scoring the most points in classes 2 and 4 was .won by R.- Anderson. Mr D. Macßae’s guinea for maiden dog gaining most points was won by D. Williamson.