SHEEP DOG TRIALS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17229, 8 April 1930, Page 12

SHEEP DOG TRIALS

MATAWAI CLUB’S MEETING RECORD ENTRIES ( Hi,raid Correspondent.) The fresh impetus given to the Matawai Pug Trial Club's progress last year was well maintained on the occasion Hi' tlm nineteenth annual trials, held mi Friday and Saturday. The entries constituted a. record, and the attendance of the public was most encouraging. Friday was dull and showery, kill Saturday was a bright day, and this tact encouraged a good attendance. As usual, tlm committee and officials worked hard to make the trials a success, and much credit is due to Mr. 11. Davenport, the him. secretary, for tin* smooth manner in which the events were disposed of. The Matawai Hall was packed on the occasion of the annual ball, in the course of which the president. Mr. | furfo'il. thanked all those, who had worked so hard for the success of the trials, and the dub affairs generally. A useful talk to dog-men was given by the judge, Mr. ■). Butler, of Opotiki. this innovation being warmly appreciated. The popular patron of the dub. Mr. IF Riddick, made a happy speech in connection with the presentation of trophies won in llm competitions. Music for tlm dance was supplied by Daily’s orchestra, and Mr. S Thompson capably fulfilled llm duties of M.G. Awards made during (lie trials were: Glass 1. zig-zag liuntaway: 0. Williams’ Wren. 38'. points, 1 : M. Williams’ Waite. 36 points. 2: F. Sint oil's Dnrkie, 35 points. 3: F. Oleary's Yet. 33 points. 4. Class 11. shot! head, mill and yard: F,. Halim's Limerick. 33j points. 1 : '•!. j I! Tlmmas’ Fame. 36 points. 2: IF Davenport's Bov and 11.I 1 . Coventry s | Nell (lid. 30 points. 3. i < lass 111 (local), long bead and bcM j in i iug: .1. B. I homas’ Fannie. 37 points. 1 : W. Kilmers’ Imp. 361 points, 2- J. White's Glen. 351 points. 3: F. Cleary’s Nell, 35 points, 4. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Stockbrokers’ Rose Bowl for best team of three dogs: ,1. White. Mr. N. (leLautour’s Cup for best team of two dogs: F. Cleary. Mr. W. Kilmer’s Cup for dog scoring most points in Classes 11 and III: J. B. Thomas’ Fame. Stoneham and Co.'s Cup for champion dog: M. Williams’ Waite. Nasmith and Son's Cup for competitor scoring most points at trials: A. Bulst. Air. F. B. Galoot's trophy for dog scoring most points in Classes II and 111: d, B. Thomas’ Fame. Mr. 11. Bulst’s special for maiden dogscoring most points: J. White’s Glen. Mr. T. Scholium’s special for runnerup to champion dog: A. Bulst’s Pat. Mr. ,T. Emmerson’s special for best bead and pull in Class 111 : .). White’s Glen. Mr. A. J. Hustler’s special for novice with maiden dog in Class III: F. Greatha fit’s Ray. Mr. F. Eastwood's medal for youngest shepherd with best, performances: J. B. Thomas.

Mrs. Montgomery’s special for shepherds’ race: R. McKenzie. Alts. Fielder’s special for dog scoring most points: J. B. Thomas’ Fame. Air. W. Hitye’s special for competitor scoring most points apart from other winners of specials: G. Brown. Air. C. Korte’s special for committeeman's dog scoring most points; J. B. Thomas’ Fame.

Primrose and Leslie’s siierial for noisiest dog in Class I: F. Cleary’s Yet.

.1. Thomson and Son’s special for dog showing best command in Class I : M. Williams’ Waite.

Air. Edgar Boss’ special for fastest heads in Classes II and III: A. Bulst’s Mick.

I. E. McKinley and Co.’s special for best style of pulling in Classes II an I 111: .1. R Thomas’ Fame. Mi- 11. Riddick’s special fur tompelilur having most entries: .A. Bulst.

Mr. R. S. Catilton’s special for competitor scoring second highest points at trials: .L White.

Mr. A. Blair’s special for dog return ill': fastest time in (Mass 1: F. Slitiw’; S'now.

Mr. F. Raggett's special for unplaced novice with maiden dog scoring most pienls in Class 1 : .). White.

Mr. F. W. Reddle's sneeial for do "'itli best stvle at yard: 11. Davenport

Air. .1. Clark's special for unplaced novice scoring most points in Class IT: F. Coventry.

Mr. C. R row lie's sneeial for die: coiimletiiig course in the fastest time in Class I : .1. While's Alack,