OHURA SHEEP DOG TRIAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 71, 29 February 1916, Page 6

OHURA SHEEP DOG TRIAL.

The trials under the auspices of the Ohura Club wore held on February 28 and 24, in Bruce’s paddock. The Advocate reported that the weather on both days was brilliant, and remarked that the meeting was the first held without rain since the club started on its useful career. The exceptional weather was also responsible for the

advent of so many of the fair sex on the field. The refreshment tent was run I>v the Club and proved a financial

success. The sheep-guessing weight was won by Mrs Hall ]OO, and Mr Gee 1(47. -the exact weight, being 105 lbs, flio winners returned the prize to

the Club funds. The results were a s follows: Class I—(Open) Heading, Driving and Yarding. First prize Cup. rained at 40 guineas (.must he won three' tinit's in succession or live times at intervals)) and cash £5, second £2 ; third Mr A. W. Barnett’s special prize value £1 Is. Possible points 40. H. Rolfc’s Lady Chief, 86 points 1. P. J. Goldfinch’s Kitty 80 points 2. P. J. Goldfinch’s Tess, 27 points 8. Also ran; M. J. McAvady’s Fly. 1. Boddie’s Vlay, H. Anderson’s Bob, Vi. J. VlcAvady’s Connie, P. W. Goldfinch’s Rock. Class 2—(Open) Hnntaway.—First prize £8 and Mr J. VJcGinlev’s special value £1 Is; Mr VlcAvady’s trophy value £8 8s; third £l. Possible points 80. T Bedie’s Bell. 20 points 1. K. Tovey’s Bob 17 points 2. C. E. Stewart’s Rough 15 points 8. Also ran; P. J.' Goldfinch’s Tess, H. Anderson’s Toss, F. Pearce’s Roy, and P. VV. Goldfinch’s Rock. Class B—(Open) Heading, Bring Back, and Holding. First prize £8 and Mr Elliston’s gold medal; second £2; third £l. Possible points 47. P. J. Goldfinch’s Kitty 42 points 1. P. J. Goldfinch’s Tes s 82 points 2. H. Rolfe’s Lady Chief. 81 points 8. Also ran ; J. Pearce’s Ray, McAvady’s l ogo, McAvady’s Fly, H. Anderson’s Bub, I. Beddie’s Bell, B. Barnett’s dip, P. VV. Goldfinch’s Rock, VI. McAvady’s Connie, G. Carrie/ s Tip, K. Tovey’s Darkle, P. Tv. Goldfinch’s Fly. F. W. Howie’s Lass. Class I—(Open) Heading, Bring Back and Holding. First prize £4 ; second £2; third Mr Glasgow’s special prize, value £1 Is. Possible points

P. J. Goldfinch’s Kitty 47 points 1. H. Rolfe’s Lady Chief Id points 2. P. J. Goldfinch’s Toss, ‘Mi points 3. Also ran: M. J. MeAvady’s Fry, G. Carrie’s Tip, P. W. Goldfinch’s Rock. H. Anderson’s Bob, C. E. Stewart’s Brownie, M. J. MeAvady’s Connie, M. J. MeAvady’s ’logo, 1. Beddie’s Bell, A. Clark’s Rowdy, K. Tnvey’s Bob, J, Pearce’s Roy, I. Beddie’s May, B. Burnett’s Jip, P. J. Goldfinch’s Ely, T. W, Brown’s Glen.