MOSSBURN DOG TRIAL.

Otago Witness, Issue 2823, 22 April 1908, Page 35

MOSSBURN DOG TRIAL.

The first meeting of the Mossburn Dog Trial Olub.was held at Mossbiiin on the 9th and 10th inst., m Mirs G. Beer's paddock (kindly, lent for the occasion). The weather on the first day was all that could be desired, but on the second day a strong breeze sprang up m the afternoon, which spoilt the chance of a lot of good dogs m the huntaway class. Everything m connection withthe trials passed' off without a hitch, and all the officials are to be commended for the manner which they carried out their respec-

tive duties. Mr R. Yardley, of Lumsden, carried off the silver cup, and Mr R. Anderson took the medal m the farmers' class. Mr W. I Scott, of Cromwell, acted as judge for four j events, and Mr T. Ready m the driving and j yarding competition. Mr Cliff BeeT kindly supplied the sheep. A smoke concert was held on the evening of the 10th to entertain tbo competitors. Mt W. Anderson, as secretary, deserves credit for the success of the meeting. There will be a substantial balance to carry forward to next year. The results were : — Maiden. Class. Ist prize, £1; 2nd, £2; 3rd, dBl; 4th, 10s.— Mr H. Yardley's Chance, 24 points, 1; Mt J. M'Donald's Black, 17 points, 2; Mr R. Anderson's Wiry, 16 points, 3; Mr J. Doull's Clan, 14 points, 4. Also competed : Mt Ronan's Bow, Mr G. Beer's Jack, Mr W. M'Cauley's Tiger, Mr J. Johnston's Wet, Mr S. M'Cauley's York, Mr J. Turnbull's Don, Mr J. M'Donald's Ben, Mr R. M'Cauley's Bob. Mr P. Johnston's Guy, Mt W. J. Anderson's Roy and Monk, Mi W. Charter's Scott, Mr J. Anderson's Top, Mr G. Cleveland's Bob, Mr W. Rcxburgh'3 Kuri. Farmers' Class, Ist prize, silver cup ; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, Si; 4th, 10s.— Mt R. Yardley's Chance, 33 points, 1; Mr R. Anderson's Wiry, 19 points, 2; Mr J. Doull's Clan, 17 points, 3; Mr W. Charters'^ Scott, 16 point 3, 4. Also competed : Mr F. Botherway'g Feca and Rag, Mr S. M'Cauley's York, Mr W. M'Cauley's Tiger, Mr R. Anderson's Scott, Mr J. Anderson's Top, Mr J. Beer's Jack, Mr E. Rconey's Glen, Mr A. Roy's Nick, and , Mr A. Dawson's Scott. Mr R. Anderson kindly gave the club permission to pick one of his dogs to run for the club m this event. The club picked Wiry, who put up a splendid run for second place. All Comers. Ist prize, £8; 2nd, £4; 3rd, £2; 4th, fl.— Mr J. B. Purdue's Loy, 26 points, 1; Mr R. Anderson's Scott, 24 points, 2; Mr R. Anderson's Wiry, 23 points, 3 ; Mr W. J. An dear son's Roy, 21 points. 4. Also competed: Mr J. Anderson's Top, Mr Charters's Scott, Mr M'Donald's Black, Mr Sutherland's Boy, Lass, and Gyp, Mr Purdue's Jack ; Mr W. M'Cauley's Tiger. Mr Douil's Clan, Mr Cleveland's Bob, Mr Turnbull's Don, Mar Martin's Jock, Mr Beer's Jack, Mr Waddle's Toss. Mt Millan's Billy. Huntaways, Ist prize, £4; 2nd, ___*, Socd, £1; 4th, 10s. — Mr W. J. Anderson's' Ring, 15 points, 1; Mr J. Johnston's Help, 12 points, 2; Mr J. B. Purdue's Jap, 11 points, 3; Mr G. Cleveland's Carlo, 9 points, 4. i Also competed: Mr BeeTs Scud, Mr John- ■ ston's Smudger. Mr M!Cauley's Jack and Maid, Mt Doull's Sprig. Mr Yardley's Jce, Mr G-. Chewing, jun's^ Lass. Mr M'Donald's Bob. Mr R. M'Cauley's Bob. Mr J. John-ston's-C'.yde, Mt Sutherland's Boy. ! Driving Competition. — Mf A.. Sutherland's Boy, 1; Mr G. Beer's Scud, 2; Mr R, Anderson's Scott, 3. Also oompeted : Mr Purdue's Loy. Mr Turnbull'a Don, Mr Johnston's Help, Mr M'Donald's Ben. Mr Millan's Bil!y. Mr J. Anderson's Top. Mr Martin's Jock, Mr Cleveland's Carlo, Mr M'Cauley's York and Tiger. ; Special Prizes.— Most points, Mr R. Anderson ; mustering team. .Mr *A. Fergusson ; medal, Mr* W. J: Anderson ; farmers' class, ] Mr J. Anderson; all comers' event, Mr A. j Sutherland.