DIPTON DOG TRIALS

Southland Times, Issue 20792, 5 June 1929, Page 6

DIPTON DOG TRIALS

SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION. FURTHER RESULTS. The Dipton dog .trials were brought to a successful conclusion in fine weather. The entries received constituted a record and an additional day was necessary to complete the events. The trials were under the capable direction of the president (Mr J. Kellaban) with the other officials who combined to make the trials so successful. Appreciation was expressed to all who had assisted, to the donors of special prizes; to Mr J. Stewart for the use of his paddock and to Messrs Gerrard Bros, and D. McLean for providing sheep. The dipton hockey girls provided first class refreshments during the meeting which were much appreciated by all. Further results were as follows: — OPEN HUNTAWAY. Dogs to huntaway and slew as judge directs. Time,' 10 minutes. First prize £6, second £4, third £2 and fourth £l. Points for huntaway, noise, slew, style and command. r

Also ran: J. Ramsay's Fan, R. Gibson’s Don, D. McStay’s Don, S. Ramsay’s Maid, W. Hazlett’s Bob, J. McChesney’s Cast, A. T. Burnett’s Wag, J. McChesney’s Tweed, A. T. Burnett’s Ben, F. Winter’s Black, W. L. Cunningham’s Black, F. Gerrard’s Pup, J. Kellahan’s Bess, J. Russell's Black, J. McChesney’s Black. NOVICE EVENT. Heading, bringing back and holding in ring. Distance, 300 yards; time, 8 minutes. First prize £2 and MacKinnon Trust medal, second £1 10/-, third 15/-. Points for heading, bringing back, command, style and ring work.

Also ran: R. McWhirter’s Whitey, lan McLean's Joe, D. Mcßae’s Mick, R. McWhirter's Tip, S. McLean’s Tiger, C. McDonald’s Darkie, J. Dungey’s Mac, A. Andersons Moss, T. Kidd’s. Meg. LOCAL EVENT. Heading, bringing back and yarding. Distance 400 yards. Time, 10 minutes. First prize £3 and president’s gold medal, • second £1 10/-, and third 15/-. Handicapping limit, 10 points. Points for heading, pulling, command, style, yarding and handicap.

Also ran: J. A. Nelson’s Kate, S. McLean’s Tiger, F. Gerradd’s Pup, D. Mcßae’s Mick, T. McFetrich’s Darkie, W. Anderson’s Scott, S. Smith’s Wave, J. A. Nelson’s Frank, A. Anderson’s Moss, W. Anderson’s Don, F. Winter’s Chance, T. Kidd’s Meg, W. J. Cowie’s Tip. CONSOLATION EVENT. Points for heading, pulling, command, style, work at ring.

Also ran: A. T. Burnett’s Bonnie Jess, T. McFetrich’s Darkie, A. T. Burnett’s Speed, F. Winter’s Chance, and N. Dungey’s Roy. SPECIAL PRIZES. Competitor with, lest points in trials, F. Gerrard.. Local man with most in trials, F. Winter. Quietest w’orked dog in the local event, J. A. Nelson. Local competitors gaining most points in Maiden Huntaway, N. Dungey and F. Winter equal. Best mustering team (one head, two huntaways), J..McChesney 1, A. T. Burnett S. Local competitor gaining most pointe, F. Winter. Competitor from greatest distance, A. T. Burnett. . , . Cup for most pointe m the Maiden event, M. Anderson.

H. N. s. s. <5. T. ,T. Russell’s Sharp 10 10 / 0 0 42 J. Nelson’s Fly .. 8 8 o 8 34 J. McCauley’s Mac 8 8 n v O 331 A. T. Millar’s Snub 7 8 5 5 8 33

II. B.B. C. S. R. T. S. Smith’s Wave .. .7 7 7-J 3 A 5 30 N. Dungey’s Roy . . 7 6 6 3 5 •w ( I). McFetrich’s Darkie 6 6 6 3 5 26

II. p. <1 S. Y. II. T. R. McWhirter's Tip .. 6 5 5 3 2 9 30 R. McWhirters Whitey .. 6 4 6 3 0 9 28 N. Dungey's Roy 6 5 4 2 3} 4 24}

H. P. C. S. R. T. Ian McLean's Joe .. 7 7 7 5 2 28 J. A. Nelson’s Frank 8 7 7 4 2 28 W. Anderson’s Don 7 6 7 4 3 27