PALMERSTON NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21952, 13 May 1933, Page 18

PALMERSTON NOTES

(From One Own Correspondent.) PALMERSTON, May 12. The local Scottish Society held piping and dancing competitions last night. Chief David Ross presided, and there was a good audience. There were a number of competitors and others interested from Dunedin., Messrs R. Cameron and J-Gor-don judged the piping and Messrs D. M. Thomson and 6. Ross the dancing. Results: — ~ Piping.—Marches (five entries): W. Budge 1, A. M'Millan 2, K. Cameron 3, Strathspeys and Reels (four entries): A. M'Millan 1, W. Budge 2, K. Cameron 8. Dancing—Highland Fling, under 13 years (14 entries): N. Marshall 1, A. Stewart 2, M. Baxter 3. Sean Truibhais, under 13 (11 entries); N. Marshall 1, A. Stewart 2, N. Baxter 3. Sword Dance, under 13 (12 entries): M. Baxter 1, A. Stewart 2, W. Thomson 3. Highland Reel, 13 and over (eight entries): Miss P, Atkinson 1, Miss N, Hodge 2, Miss J. Baxter 3. Sean Truibhais, 3.3 and over (eight entries): Miss P. Atkinson 1, Miss N. Hodge 2, Miss J. Baxter 3. Sword Dance, 13 and over (eight entries): Miss P. Atkinson 1, Miss N. Hodge 2, Miss M. Pittaway 3. ~ „ . DOG TRIALS.

The Palmerston Collie Club concluded its annual trials to-day in weather which, though cold, was slightly more favourable than that experienced on the nrst two days. The results are as follows: — MAIDEN and OPEN HUNTAWAY and SLEW between three sets of flags. Total points, 56.

Open Huntaway.—A. T. Miller’s Byd, 54J point*, I; O. Smith’s Stan, 64 points, 2; C, Smith’s Joe, 52/ points, 3; J. Anderson’s Flag, 60 points, 4; A. Matheson s Vale, 48J points, 5. There were 30 entriea, ' , Maiden Huntaway.—E. Dunstan s Don, 24 points, 1; D. Ross’s Glen and A. MWean’s Bess, 14 points (equal) 2; P. Walker’s Paddy, 11 points, 4. Local Event.—Hunt sheep round a pole about 200 yards away, bring back, and yard. Total points 43; Hugh Rosss Roy, 37 points, 1; A. MWean’s Bess, 36 points, 2; B. Callaghan’s Gale, 33J points, 3; D. MunroV May, 30 points, 4. There were 14 entries. The class of work in the Open Head was very good in many cases, only halt a point separating the winners. Some runs were disappointing, due to the open class of the ground. The dogs generally were in good command. Some veiy fine work was seen in the Huntaway. Conditions were made more difficult by the sheep bolting away when released from the pen. The sheep proved very suitable, showing practically no signs oi weakness. . Special Prizes.

Teacher's cup, for best mustering team of one heading and two hcutaway dogs (three to qualify)—C. M Erlane. Mr John Anderson's cup, for local competitpr gaining highest aggregate at trials —D. Munro (won outright). Mr John Philip's trophy, tor the competitor gaining most points m open head and open huntaway (one dog in cadi event) —J. M'Grcgor. „ . Mr A. Stewart’s special of £2 2s, to competitor gaining highest aggregate in maiden and open huntaway—C. Smitli. Mrs Hugh Ross’s cup, for winner ot local event —Hugh Ross (won outright),. Mr Ross returned the cup for further competition. ... . Special prize for local competitors m open and maiden heading, bringing back, and yarding (total points •'f' jMunro’s May. 44 points, 1; A. M Leeds Dick and Hugh Ross’s Roy, 24 points (equal), 2. , j. n Special prize for the local event D. Ross’s Glen and A. M'Vean s Bess, 14 points (equal), 1; P. Walker’s Paddy, 11 points, 3. ~ , , The guessing of the live weight or a sheep on the first day resulted as follows:—John Cameron, 991 b, 1: J. Matheson. G. Geddes. J. Rawclifie and A. M'Leod, each Jib out (equal), 2. the correct weight of the sheep was 991 b. The sheep guessing to-day resulted:— John Chisholm and John Philip. each OOJlb. 1; Mrs W. MTvenney, Jim., 99: t ib, 3. ” The correct weight was 9911 b.