DIPTON DOG TRIALS

Southland Times, Issue 21096, 30 May 1930, Page 5

DIPTON DOG TRIALS

; TWELFTH ANNUAL MEETING A SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE.

(From Our Winton Correspondent.)

The 12th annual fixture of the Dipton Collie Club was held on Messrs A. Gerrard and Sons’ property on Tuesday and Wednesday. The trials commenced on Tuesday morning and at noon on Wednesday the maiden and all comers’ events were concluded. The entries were numerous in all events, and it was impossible to compete the seven events by Wednesday evening, so the trials were continued on Thursday. The trials were held in fine weather, but a bitterly cold wind prevailed, making conditions very unpleasant for spectators and competitors alike, but this did not affect the attendance of the public. The course which had been selected on Messrs Gerrard’s property was an ideal one, and some excellent manoeuvres were witnessed. Competitors were present from nearly all parts of Southland, and the visitors shared honours with local competitors. The popularity of this club is shown by the excellent entries that have been received for the last two fixtures, necessitating three days’ trials.

The president, Hr C. Gray, with an enthusiastic committee, worked hard to conclude the fixtures in good time, but he had an impossible task in trying to finish the trials on Wednesday evening owing to the large number of entries in each event. Mr A. D. Finlayson was"' a very capable and obliging secretary', while Mr J. Scott as judge gave his decisions promptly and to the satisfaction of all concerned. Mr W. Nevin acted as timekeeper and Mr J. Thomson as judge’s assistant. To mark the opening of the trials an excellent concert and dance was held in the Dipton Hall on Tuesday evening. A good attendance was present, and a delightful concert was given by Aitcheson’s party. Following are the results:—

MAIDEN EVENT.—Heading, bringing back and holding in ring. Time 8 minutes. First £3, second £1 10/-, third 15/-.

Also competed: T. 11. Little’s Sam 5, F. S. Sinclair’s Storm —, R. Gibson’s Vine 19, E. McLeod’s Rock 4, F. Gerrard’s Don 21, T. McFetrich’s Darkie 20, J. R. Anderson’s Glen 14, Jas. McCallum’s Sleet 16, R. McWhirter’s Whitie 8, J. L. Parson’s Lost 10, R. J. Anderson’s Moss 17, S. Fraser’s Tweed 8, R. Anderson’s Dick —, J. E. Royd’s Corby —, J. Queale’s Trim 20, W. Little’s Ben 19, J. A. Nelson’s Kate 21, Bob hunted to the right, but took a good deal of directing. He made a short head and pulled quietly in a fair line to the ring, and held well under fair command. ALL COMERS. Heading, bringing back, holding in ring, and yarding, 600 yards. Time, 12 minutes. First £7 and cup donated b.v Messrs John Burgess, P. Hogg and W. Nevin, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals, second £4, third £3, fourth £l.

Also competed: J. Waddell’s Bob —, R. Anderson’s Glen 28, J. McCallum’s Storm 6, C. R. Mac Kay’s Maud —, J. E. Royd’s Nell —, "C. R. Mac Kay’s Kip —, R. Anderson’s Scott 25, E. McLeod’s Fly' 27, R. Gibson’s Vine 16, J. R. Anderson’s Fan 23, R. McWhirter’s Tip 5, E. McLeod’s Tibbv 9, R. J. Anderson’s Don 5, J. E. Royd’s Bill 21, M. Dungey’s Tip —, W. E. Hazlett’s Moss 9, D. J. Watson’s Gyp 28, J. McChesney’s Flo 27. Nell hunted to the right, making a good head, and lifting very carefully. She pulled straight in a good line, and held in the ring well and yarded in good style. The winner put up a very creditable performance. MAIDEN HUNTAWAY. Dog to hunt and slew as judge directs. Time, 8 minutes. First £2, second £1 10/-, third 15/-.

Also competed: J. McChesney's Glen —, J. Dungey’s Moss —, J. E. Royd’s Paddy —, N. Dungey’s Gyp —, R. Gibson’s Snip? —, J. McCallum’s Matagowery—, S. Smith’s Don —, J. McCallum’s Storm —, W. L. Cunningham’s York —, F. Burgess’s Joe —, J. Dungey’s Mack —, J. L. Parson’s Lost —, R. J. Anderson’s Nell —, W. E. Hazlett’s Guy —, J. A. Nelson’s Snap —. COMPETITIONS. The results of the competitions for the first day are as follows:—Sheep Guessing Competition—Mr J. E. Royds. Chain Stepping Competition—Mr J. Hall. Second Day: Chain Stepping—F. Winter. Sheep Guessing—Mr J. G. Johnstone.

fl JI. P. C. S. R. T. J. S. Waddell’s Bob . 7 7 5 3 i) 27 N. Dungey’s Tip 6 6 6 3 4 25 G. P. Chewing’s Scott 7 4 6 2 5 24

II. B . C. R. Y. W. Tl. E. McLeod's Nell . 9 9 8 e. 4 5 41 W. E. Hazlett’s Nell 8 8 8 3 4 3 34 W. E. Hazlett's Glen 9 S 8 2 4 2 33 T. Reidy’s Athol Jet 9 8 8 4 0 0 31 D. Douglas’s Don o 7 7 3 4 5 31

J. R. Anderson's II. N. S. Y. C. T. Joe 5 6 1 2 4 18 J, McChesney’s Queen 4 6 0 2 4 16 J. L. Parson’s Boy .. 3 4 — 2 4 13