COLLIE TRIALS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22823, 6 March 1936, Page 10

COLLIE TRIALS

MILLER'S FLAT CLUB The thirtieth annual trials "of the Miller's Flat Collie Club were held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on Mr J. Stiven's property, Miller's Flat. The sheep were lent "by Mr C. Batchelor, and the judge, Mr W. M'Kenzie, gave every satisfaction. The following are the results: — Class I.—MAIDEN HEADING. Mr J. A. Sinclair's Nell 1 Mr J. O'Neill's Bede 2 Mr A. Gibson's Jack 3 Class 2.-OPEN HEADING AND YARDING. Mr J. Smith's Moss 1 Mr J. A. Sinclair's Nell .. ... .. 2 Mr J. B. Purdie's Kep 3 LOCAL HEADING AND YARDING. Mr J. Smith's Moss 1 Mr C. Batchelor's Help 2 Mr T. Stockdill's Snap 3 Class 3.—MAIDEN HUNTAWAY AND SLEW. Mr V. Parker's Maid 1 Mr J. M'Gregor's Wyn 2 Mr J. Pearson's Maid 3 Class 4.—OPEN HUNTAWAY AND SLEW. Mr C. Smith's Stan 1 Mr J. M'Gregor's Mac 2 Mr A. Gibson's Lop 3 LOCAL HUNTAWAY AND SLEW. Mr A. Gibson's Lop 1 Mr A. Gibson's Pad 2 Mr J. M'Pherson's Toss 3 SPECIAL PRIZES.' Dewar's Cup, to winner of class 4, Mr C. Smith; J. B. Hislop Shield to winner of class 2, Mr J. Smith; Waldron Rose Bowl to the winner of class 3, Mr V. Parker; C. Batchelor's Cup to the winner of class 1, Mr J. A. Sinclair; J. Shcehy's Cup to the local dog gaining most points in class 2, Mr J. Smith (Moss); Mr P. Hayman's Cup to the winner of class 4, Mr C. Smith; Mr C. Blakeley's bridle to the local dog gaining most points in class 4, Mr A. Gibson (Lop); 51b of tea to owner of dog gaining most points in classes 1 and 2, Mr J. A. Sinclair (Nell); slb of tea to owner of dog gaining most points in classes 3 and 4, Mr J. M'Gregor (Wyn); goods to the value of 10s to the owner of the local unplaced dog gaining most points in class 4, Mr A. Gibson (Pad); 51b of tea to the oldest unplaced competitor, Mr J. Bennetts; slb of tea to the local competitor gaining most points at trials, Mr A. Gibson (177 points). Sheep Guessing.—Mr R. G. Woodhouse and Mr G. Richardson (equal). 9321 b. The correct weight was !)41b._ A dance was held on the first night of the trials, and, in spite of- the inclement weather, there was a good attendance. Miss Gordon's band supplied excellent music, and Messrs E. L. Adams and J. Parker were the masters of ceremonies.