DOGS AT TOKIRIMA

Taranaki Daily News, 2 May 1935, Page 16

DOGS AT TOKIRIMA

SUCCESS OF ANNUAL TRIALS. TWO EVENTS TO GOLDFINCH. The Tdkirima sheep dog trials were brought to a successful conclusion at the week-end. The weather was not very favourable on the second day, thunder frightening some of the dogs, who did not do their usual good work. The course was considered fairly good. The sheep used were good two-tooth wethers provided by Mr. A. Siteman. The judge was Mr. E. Forester, the clerk Mr. E. J. Ellis and the timekeeper Mr. F. Newman. Results are:—

CLASS I—(Open). Head, pull, steady and drive round ring. Distance about 400 yards. Time, 10m. Points, head 17, pull 17, ring 4, command 12, total 50. R. J. Goldfinch (Tess), Ohura, 17, 16$, 31, 11, 48 1 D. Woolston (Glen), 16, 16J, 3s, 11$, 47 2 A. Woolston (Kitty), 16$, 16, 2J, 11, 46 3

CLASS IL—(Open). Head, pull, drive, hurdles and yarding. Distance, about 440 yards. Time, 15m. Points, head 10, pull 10, drive 4, hurdles 4, drive 4, work at yard 10, yarding 6, command 12, total 60. P. J. Goldfinch (Tess), 2s, Bs, 3,3, 4, 8,6, 11, 52 1 R. Coogan (Charm), Bs, 7,4, 3s, 4, Bs, 6, 10, 51$ 2 A. Woolston (Joy), 7,8, 2,3, 3, 10, 6, ' .10, 49 3 D. Woolston (Glen), 7,8, 2s, 2,4, 9,6, 10, 48$ 4 CLASS III.—(Open). Huntaway. About 400 yards, through three sets of flags. Points: Huntaway 14, command 10, noise 8, style 4, total 36. Time, 12m. D. Woolston (Mick), 13, 7,3, 8, 31 1 A. Woolston (Joy), 12, 7,3, BJ, 30$ ... 2 A. Woolston (Dark), 12, 8,2, 8, 30 ... 3 E. Woolston (Mack), 12, 5,3, 9, 29 .... 4 CLASS IV.—All round event. Local maiden (dog). Head and pull. About 300 yards drive, 50 yards between set of flags and huntaway between two sets of flags. Time, 21m. Points, head 17, pull 17, drive 4, huntaway 12, command 10, total 60. R. Coogan (Charm), 16, 16, 4,9, 10, 55 1 E. Woolston (Chance), 15$, 16, 3s, 8,9, 52 • 2

W. Hayes (Scott), 15, 14, 3,7, 9, 43 3 C. Gill (Black), 13, 13, 2, 10, 9|, 472 ... 4

Winners of specials were: H. Johnston’s special, R. Coogan, 12 entries; J. Penny’s special, D. Law; A. Siteman’s special, P. J. Goldfinch; T. Grant’s special, A. Woolston; A. Sandiland’s special, R. Coogan; D. F. McLeod’s special, R. Coogan; A. Bennock’s special, Robin Turner; A. Sandiland’s cash prize, R. Coogan; E. V. Ellis’ special, A. Siteman; C. Little’s special, D. Wodlston; T. P. Davis’ special, Grey Siteman (youngest competitor); W. K. Williams’ special, H. Ritchie (oldest competitor); A. Goodwin’s special, AWoolston and D. Law equal (drawn in favour of D. Law); G. Gower’s special, P. J. Goldfinch; H. Grant’s special, E. Woolston. Presenting the trophies at the conclusion of the meeting, the president, Mr. A. Siteman, thanked all the competitors for their support, especially those from a distance, who had largely helped to make the trials a success. He also thanked the women who had successfully done the catpring. Mr. C. Howard was thanked for the use of his property where the trials were held, as was Mrs. Howard. A dance was held in' the evening, rain falling during the afternoon interfering with the attendance. Music was played by Mrs. Mcllroy’s band from Taumarunui. The doorkeeper was Mr. E. French and the master of ceremonies Mr. A. F. McKenzie.