SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 69, 16 March 1912, Page 4

SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

EG MONT CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING. THE CONCLUDING EVENT. ' In a steady downpour of rain tho hist event on the programme was put through on Thursday, says the Hawera “Star.” At the conclusion the judge gave a short address to competitors, and generally discussed the good, points of dogs that had made a name in the work of the trials and giving advice to competitors. One point he insisted on was that practical value was the only standard on which work should be judged. Tho talk was much appreciated, as coming from one who, from practical experience, well knew the subject he was discussing. The success of the meeting lias undoubtedly been materially increased by the number of those who have quite voluntarily given assistance in various ways. The club has to thank Mr D. J. Willis and Mr W. 0. Williams for the use of their land for the course; Mr Willis also for the horses and drivers; Mr Pierce for the sledge; Messrs Hunter for the fine sheep used in the trials; and last, but not least, Mr W. Whyte, for his painstaking work in the judge’s box—work done for love of the sport and entirely without fee. The club owe him a debt cf gratitude. The smooth working of the meeting was duo to the untiring efforts of lion, secretary, flag steward, and all other officers of the club. Mr J. Blair has proved himself the right man in the right place. Donors of cups and special prizes have also assisted in creating and maintaining interest. The resmts were as follows: Olaiss 111. (Other competitors, not mentioned on Thursday)—A. C. Morton’s Cheviot Chieff, 7, .7, 4,0, 5,9, and J. Hunter’s Wobbler, 5,4, 2,8, 4, 9,-32 each. T. A. Winks’ Rough, 5. 5,4, o,' 6, 9—29; aA. T. Hunter’s Muug. 6,5, 4,0, 5, 9—29; Alec. Hunter’:! Goose, 4,5, 2,4, 3, 6—24; P_. H. 'locker’s Chum, 7,1, 1,4, 3, 6 22; M. M. Scott’s Joy, 3,3, 2,0, 5, 5 —18; 0. Dunlop’s Mac., 3,6, 2,0, 3, 4—18; W«. j;. Greaves’ Tiny/ 1, 5 2, 0,4, 5—17; K. Clout’s Maori, 3,3, 2, (1, 3„ 5—16; J. Blair’s Jum, 3,5, 1 , ~o,r 2*4)7—10; Alex. Hunter’s Rip,'3, 3, |; 2, ,0, .4,|.4 —16; J. R. Robertson’s,')/ Spring, 3„; 4„ 2,0, 3, 3—15 ;' T. A.' Wjpjis’i Nigger, 1,2, 3,0,, 3, 5—14; -J f R f .Robertson’ls Reel 2,2, 2, 07'3, ■4—l3; S. Standish’s Wattie, 3,2, 2,0, 3, 3—13. Class TV.’—-Driving and yarding competition, with two dogs; about 300 yards. Time 15min. Points: First hurdle 7, second hurdle 7, drive to pen 5, yarding 10,. command 11; total, 40. J. Hunter’s Wobbler and Tar, 7, 1 “7, 3; 10,1 L-38 A. , ' p,’ Pi Tocker’s Chum'and joe, 7,7, 3, ' A. a]o—37''A 2 " M. Scott’s Joy and Smboge, 4,5, o' [ 9; ‘10—33 3 b Other entries were:. J. Blair’s Flip and Ginskey, 5,5, 2, 10, 7—29; A. Hunter’s Rip and Goose, 5 { 7,4, 0,7 —23; A. T,Hunter’s Mnng and Rag, 5,7, 3,0, 7—22. SPECIAL PRIZES. Bennett and Sutton’s Challenge ' Cup for most points at the meeting ’ with one dog, was won by P. H. Tocker’s Chum, Hoi points. J. Blair’s Flip was second with 113-1-, and A. T. Hunter’s Rag third with 113. The Tongahoe Valley Cup (challenge) was secured by O. D. Dunlop’s Mac, with 81 points. This cup is awarded for maiden dog scoring most points in single dog events. Mac also wins the special for £5 5s for the best maiden clog in Glass 11. Mr. E* McCarthy’s Bob gets R. W. Sargent’s -special trophy for maiden dog making best head in Class I. Mr. W. P. Owcn’is Sandy wins A. Blair’s special, value £1 Is, for best looking dog at the meeting.