SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 77, 8 April 1913, Page 3

SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

THE EAST ROAD CLUB. OFFICE BEARERS. Patron, R. H. Nolan* Esq.; President, J. B. Hine, M.P., Esq.; Vice-Presidents, W. Webster, 11. Abraham, W. Hewitt, A. W. Budge, J. Goring Johnston, ( J ; . McCluggago, S. Brewer, J. Jones, P. Nathan, W. A. McCutchan,

W. P. Kirkwood; Committee, 0. McAloon, A. Curry, C. Stewart, T. Mcllroy, Y. Nolan, A. Ross, A. Johnston, D. Gray, P. Groshinski, H. Barwick, A. Findlay, K. Summerhayos; Judge, W. B. Grant, Esq.; Timekeeper, T. Mcllroy; Mounted Steward, A. Curry; Flag-steward, 0. McAloon; Dog Steward, A. Ross; Judge’s Clerk, K. Summerhayes; Treasurer, T. Mcllroy,

On Thursday and Friday, the East Road Sheep Dog Trial Club held its fifth annual meeting at Te Wca, and, as anticipated, it proved a huge sv.ccess. Mr O’Neill kindly lent the use of the ground, and Mr Nathan’s Estate provided the sheep. Several piominent Stratford gentlemen were pi osent, and were greatly impressed with the quality of work shown by the leading dogs. The Stratford Auctioneers’ Cup was on view, and was greatly admired by all. Mr V. Noun Avon the Club’s Cup, and having won it last year, it noiv becomes his:;own property. On Friday evening a social air! dapce, Ayas held in the Te Wera Hall, and Avas largely attended. Excellent music was suplied by Mrs Bianchi, of Stratford, and everyone«appeared to enjpy themselves. The following are the winning dogs in the different events of the Trial:— CLASS 1. HEAD, BRING BACK and HOLD in RlNG.—About a quarter of a mile. Time, 10 minutes. Points; Heading, 9; bringing back, 8; ring, 4; command, 9. First prize £5, second £2 10s, third £l, fourth 10s.

CLASS 2. ■ HE4D, PULL, DRIVE AND YARD. Abolii 300 v. yard's.' Time 12 minutes. Points: I pull, 1 ; 5; style, 6; .yijird, \ command, lOi First prize ‘£s. Second £2, 10s', (third £l* fpuith V 10s. '

t [ " ' CLASS 3/ ' ■ i ': (l HUNT AW AY BETWEEN FLAGS, ' —About a quarter of a mile on a, zig-zag course. Time, 10 minutes. Points: Huntaway, 9.; stylo, 5, noise, 9; command, 12. First prize, £5; second £2 10s; third. £l; fourth, 10s.

CLASS 4. (LOCAL ONLY) DRIVING AND YARDING with TWO DOGS.— About 250 yards. Post Entry. A Sweepstake of 2s 6d cash entry. First Prize £1 and 50 per cent, ol Sweepstake; second 10s and 25 per cent, of Sweepstake, third 5s and 12* per cent, of Sweepstake. A. Perry’s Nell and Flip ... 1 R. McMullian’s Fly and Nap ... 2 F. Cleland’s Floss and Troy ... 3 Five, others also started. Special prizes for local dogs only.— Club’s Cup for dog scoring most points in Class 1,2, and 3, Mr V. Nolan’s Nell. Runner-up for Club’s Cup, Mr it. McMullian’s Fly (Bellringer. Bios.’ silver-mounted cruet).

Mr Grant’s Special Prize of £2 2s for man and dog, who have never won a first or second prize at any Trial.r-F. Cleland’s Floss. Mr Backhouse’s gold medal for das;, 1, R. McMulJian’s Fly. Mr Summerhayes’ Gold Medal foi Class 2.—R. McMullian’s Fly. Mr Calvert’s Special Prize of Bag of Flour, for married man scoring most points at meeting.—Mr V. Nolan. Masters and Son’s Special of Box of Tea for runner-up.—Mr A. C. Beaven. Wilson and Son’s Special of Pair of Spurs, for single man scoring most points.—Mr R. McMjullian.

Points. •Mr P. Tocker’s Chum 28 r.'.. 1 Mr : R. McMullian’s Fly ' 25 ... 2 J. Hunter’s Wobbler. 22* ... 3 A. Taylor’s Gather .... 4 J. Blair’s Flipp 19 F. Cleland’s Floss 19 ... 5 ip. Boyle’s Toby . 18 , , V. Poop 18 ... d t • Thirty others also started.-, ., •*t

5$. ■ '■ 1 *"••• • • Points. R. McMullian’s, Fly P J J. Hunter’s Wobbler ... 30 ... 2 F. Cleland’s Floss ... 29 ... 3 J. Blait’s Flip ... 28 ... 4 B. Boyle’s .Toby ... 25 ..‘5 p. Toekeifs Clium .i ..., r .24- ... G Thirty others-also sti uiteda'-M *

Points. J. Hunter’s Tar ... 31 ... L P. Tocker’s Joe ... 28 ... 2 H. Bar wick’s Scott ... 27 ... 3 J. Hunter’s Dime ... 26 ... 4 s. George’s Darkie ... 25 11. McMullian’s Lassie ... 25 5 B. Boyle’s Gyp ... 29 ... G > Twenty others also started.