DOG TRIALS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18849, 30 April 1923, Page 5

DOG TRIALS

meeting AT STEATH-TAIEBI,

The seventeenth annual trials of the StrathTateri Collie Club were hold on the Robartsleigh Estate on April 19, 20, and 21. _ The sheep, kindly supplied by Mr A. M Kinnon, proved very suitable for the purpose, ana favoured! by good entries and S- orl <™“ weather, the meeting proved in every way a huge success. The popular secretary, A. Matheson, jum, and the officials had arrangements well in hand, and things w with a awing. The luncheon booth ' run by a committee of ladies, who worked hard to make a success of their department, and their efforts contributed greatly to tno enjoyment of the meeting. , The judging was in the capable hands Mr John Anderson, of Kurow, and his decisions, as usual., gave complete satisfactio • This year the commite-e had an mno tion on the programme Jl the shape ot ladies’ event, -which proved a g/ eat ,, suc Ic‘f;’ 1 c ‘f;’ and no doubt was responsible for the largo number of spectators present on the first d y. Seven ladies contested this event and their work proved that they had little to lea.ru from their menfolk in the art of handling sheep-dog. One well-known sheepman was heard to remark that he came to have a good laugh at the ladies working their dogs, bu instead he had an eye-opener. It would n be an exaggeration to say that the best average work at the meeting was seen in this event. Every competitor put in a. good run and completed her course. Jwas in marked contrast to the mens ©vent* where so many of the competitors failed W complete the tasks allotted them, event is assured of a place on future p - grammes, and the, competitors who failed to win this year have only to remember that luck, which is a big factor in trial work, may come their way next year and assist them in gaining the coveted award The annual ball was held) on the first night of the trials, and the big A. and 1. ' Hall was fully taxed to hold the large crowd who attended. A good floor, delightful music (Mrs Leslie’s orchestra and an efficient M.C. (Mr A. J. Gould). *ll assisted to sustain the reputation of the Collie B as being the most enjoyable of the year. Appended is the prize-list, with the points scored! by each dog:*— Class X.— Open Huntaway and! Slew. First prize, £4; second, £2; third, £1; fourth, 10s: J. Stewart’s Roy, 44 points, 1; D. Heffernan 8 Vic, 43 points, 2; J. Trotters Tip, 42 points, 3; W. Ross’s Top, 41 points, 4. Class II. —Driving and Yarding. First prize, £5; second, £3; third,- £2; fourth, £l. J Trotter's Cap, 30 points, 1; J. Stewards Bob, 29 points, 2; A. Matheson, pm. s Joe, 28 points, 3; R. J. Thompsons Smart, 27 PC Clrss lll—Ladies’ Event. Head, Pull, and Hold in Ring. Prize money, trophies to be purchased from fund subscribed by the. Collie Club and Messrs A. MTvor, J. Turnbull, A. Matheson, sen., C. Paterson, T. Ross, JL), Einnie, and C. N. Paterson: Miss Irene Paterson’s Jed, 18 points, 1; Mrs J.OTiver a Mons, 17 points, 2; Miss Nellie Ross s Speed, 14 points, 3; Miss Hebe Ross s Laddie, 13 points, 4. The work in this event was to ■niformly good that the committee decided

t competitor should have a pri*®Class IV —Malden Heading, Bringing B -ck and Holding in Ring. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £1; fourth, 10s; D. M’Deinpsey’s Don, 41 points, 1; R. J. Thompson’s Smart. 40 points. 2; D. M Dempsey’s Lass, 39 points, 3; G. Mazes Glen, 36 points. 4. , v ~ Class V.—Open Heading and Yarding. First prize, £3; second, £4; third, £2; fourth, fl- T MTtae’a Speed, 45 points, 1; E. J. Dochertv’s Pip. 44 points, 2; D. Heffernans Help, 43 points, 3; J. Donald's Mac. 42 points, 4. , , , , The special prizes were awarded as loJlows:—Tradesmen’s £lO 10s cup for local man gaining most points: Mr D. Heffernan. Club cup for best team, of three: Mr R. J.’ Thompson, v.dth Fly, Moss, and Smart. Mr C. N. Paterson’s £1 Is for competitor not gaining a first, second, or third prize with most entries; Mr G. Maze. Mr D. HcfPernan’s £1 Is for best heading and pulling dog in maiden; Mr D. M’Dempsey. Mr E. A. Matheson’s £1 1s for dog talcing best oare of sheep: Mr A. Matheson, jun. Mr J. Trotter’s box of chocolates for lady working her dog the best; Mias Mary Paterson.