SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19763, 14 April 1926, Page 8

SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

PATEAROA CLUB. The Patoaroa Collie Dog Club’s third annual trials were held on the Patearoa Domain, and as on previous occasions, proved a pronounced success. The weather was tine, the attendance was good, and competitors came from distant parts. It is only necessary to mention such men as Mr John Anderson, of Bog Roy, Messrs A. Aubrey. J. Smillie and E. Davis, of Waimate, Mr Jas. Donald, of Pairau, Mr Chas. M’Erlane, of Gimmerburn, and Mr I). Heffernan of Moonlight, to show that the quality of work was of the highest standard. Mr Geo. Ross, of Palmerston, was judge, and his decisions gave unanimous satisfaction. The entries showed such a substantial increase that it was necessary to continue well into the third day in order to complete the events. The sheep, which were provided by Messrs Chas., Hore and Geo. Warded, proved entirely satisfactory and were the subject of favourable comment by the judge. The Patearoa trials are now a well established event, and although the prize money is substantial the club’s finances are in a healthy condition. Results: Class I: Maiden and Open. Heading, Bringing Back and Yarding. Thirty-five entries.—Maiden: J. Smillie’a Natty, 50 points, 1; A. Paterson’s Toby, 25 points, 2; J. Donald’s Joy, 24 points, 3; F. M’Gregor’s Joy. 23 points, 4. Open: J. Donald’s Mack, 37 points and A. Aubrey’s Help, 37 points, equal, 1; C. M’Erlane s Star, 36 points, 3; J. Anderson’s Roy, 35 points and R. Neville’s Jack, 35 points, equal, 4. Class II; Open Heading, Bring Back, Hold in Ring for One Minute, and Yard. Twenty-eight entries —D. Heffernan’s Help, 36 points, 1; J. Anderson’s Hemp and C. Hore's Mack Junior, 34 points (equal), 2; A. Aubrey’s Help, 33 points, 4. Class III: Maiden and Open Huntaway and Slew Between Three Sets of Flags. Twenty-eight entries Maiden: J.' Donald’s Toss, 35 points, 1: E. Davis's Roy, 34 points, 2; J. Roberts’s Tibbj, 32 points, 3; J. Rowcliffe’s Glen, 31 points, 4. Open: A. Aubrey’s Glen, E. M'Erlane’s Romp, E. Davis’s Rock, 38 points (equal),, 1; F. M'Gregor’s Ned, 37 points, 4. Class IV: Open Huntaway and Slew Between Three Sets of Flags. Eighteen entries —C. M'Erlane’s Romp, 36 points, 1; A. Aubrey’s Tweed, 35 points, 2: J. Anderson's Flag, 30 points, 3; K. O’Connell’s Nell, 28 points, 4. The following special prizes were awarded: J. P. Herlihy Cup, for best mustering team of one header, and two huntaways— Chas. M'Erlane. Patearoa Tradesmen's Cup, to local competitor (Maniototo County) gaining most points at the meeting—Chas. M’Erlane. Conn Cup, to dog gaining most points at the meeting—Chas. M’Erlane. White Horse Cup, to winner of class II D. Heffernan. O. Cambridge Medal, to best maiden huntaway run by a competitor who has never won a first prize—B. Davis. J. Roberts’s prize, to best maiden heading dog run by a competitor who has never won a first prize—J. Smillie. R. Carr’s prize, to winner of class II —D. Heffernan. E. Griffiths’s prize, to winner of class 4 C. M’Erlane. , F. Roberts’s prize, to dog taking best care of sheep in heading events—J. Andersens’ Roy. T. Hall's prize, to competitor from longest distance not gaining a prize—J. T. Heffernan. Set of afternoon teaspoons, to maiden competitor gaining most points in heading events—J. T. Heffernan. W. Kirkhy’s set of carvers, to maiden competitor gaining most points in huntawav events—E. Davis Riddell’s trouser press, to competitor with most entries not gaining a prize—A. Pearson. J. and J. Arthur's special, to youngest competitor—Master 11. M’Skimming.