SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 March 1916, Page 3

SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

- AWAKINO COLLIE CLUB. THE SECOND DAY. The weather was unfavorable for the .lecond day of the Awakino Collie Club's tenth annual gathering, held on Mr. W. D. Thompson's property. The officials (again attended strictly to business and carried the events through, though the 'numerous entries caused each class to occupy a considerable time. In the huntaway, the work of the winner, a young shepherd from Piri Piri station, attending his first trial, was particularly good. Sonic of the work shown b'v other dogs was disappointing. In addition to the officials mentioned on Saturday, Messrs J. Bennett and E. Whittle, of New Plymouth, rendered valuable assistance. The president (Mr. J. Scott) kept a keen eye on the whole organisation, and ,the visitors, and particularly the visiting pressmen, are greatly indebted to him, and also to the 'secretaries (Messrs Harrison and Lett), who gave them every possible assistance. It was not expected to finish on Friday evening, but as a number of competitors scratched their dogs in the final event, it was found possible by working in semi-darkness to complete in the two days. The work on the second day showed a distinct improvement or. that of the first day, the cooler atmospheric conditions probably suiting both dogs and sheep. The latter were provided by Mr. Calvert. The work of the judge. Mr. W. B. Grant was never questioned, giving every satisfaction. The officials also all carried out their various' duties with despatch. The weather interfered with the attendance, but nevertheless it is expected that the proceeds, which are to be devoted to the Belgian fund, will exceed last year, when the club raised £l4O for the same purpose.

Tlie most successful competitor was the youthful shepherd, K. Black, who with his dog Olen won two first prizes, two cups and two specials. B. Lett won one first, two seconds, a third, two cups, and a special. JG. Paynter won a first and a cup. Further results are:—

Huntaway, between three sets of flags, flags placed one chain apart on a zig-zag course, about 400 yards long. Time allowed. 12 minutes. First £-1, second £2, third £l. Maximum points. Huntaway A, command 12, style a, noise 0. total 35. K. Black's Glen. lOmin Osec, 8-11-5-S .12 R. Hill's Rose, limin 51 sec, 8-10-3-7 28 B Lett's Guile, lOmin 55sec, 0-10-4-7 27 JUDGE'S NOTES. Olen: Got sheep on to hill after a :ood deal of trouble. Through first ilag at first attempt in good line. Through second flags at first attempt, good line and style. Through top Hags first attempt, good line. Kept well in behind sheep. Good command, noise and style. Rose: Started sheep quietly. Through first flags a bit out of line at first attempt. Went up to second flags 1n good line. Througlv at first attempt. Dog too far from sheep. Lost control going to top flags, which she put the sheep through at first attempt. Guile: Started nicely Let sheep past first flag. Brought sheep back on to flat and got through at second attempt in fair line. Through second and third flags at first attempt in good line and style. Noise good. Lacks driving quality. Huntaway, head, bring back, and bold in ring. About 400 yards. Time allowed, ISmins. First prize, ,C 5; second, £2; third, £l. Maximum i points, huntaway 0. noise in buntaway fl. command 12, head 8, bring ; back 7, hold 4—total 40. K. Black's Glen, 0, 0, 0. 5. 3. I .... SO j N. Bignell's Bob, fl, 7, 7. fi. .". 1)4 .1. Edwin's Nigger. 0. 0. K, R. 4 SO R. Hill's Rose, fi, 7, 7. 4. 3. 2 20 C. D. Bignell's Snag, (>, 7, 7, X ">.... 28 JUDGE'S NOTES. Glen. —Started sheep nicely. Went up to flag in good line and good style. Dog under good command. Past flag lost control of sheep. Headed too close. Time 2min 53sec, Brought sheep wrong side of flag. Noise in huntaway good. Brought on to flat in good order and line. Very steady, but slightly off course on flat. Brought into ring on side. Let sheep out of ring slightly. Held well. Time, lOmin Klsec. Bob. —Started sheep nicely, j Hunted sheep to flag in good line, and good style. Headed a little too close. Time, Miiiin 24sec. Rounded flag and let sheep off course. Brought back on to course. Let sheep past ring. Brought into back of ring. Noise good in huntaway. Let sheep right away from ring. Split sheep back of ring. Failed to hold. Command fair. Nigger.—Started sheep <jniot.lv. Up to flag in fair time. Hounded flag first attempt. Time, ,'liniii 37so<\ Headed well. Brought back a bit ra-li. Brought sheep to ring i" good line. Let sheep past ring. Did a good deal of rough work back nf ring, (lot sheep into ring and failed to bold. Dog a bit too rough. SPECIAL PRIZES. Special prizes were won as follow: B. Lett's cup, valued lOgns, for dog scoring most points in classes .'! and 4: K. Black's Glen, il points. Tweedie Bros.' Cup, valued lOgns, for dog scoring most points in class 2: B Lett's Fly and Crib, 23 points. As the same owner won last year, the cup becomes his property. N. H. Thompson's special, valued at £.'! 3s, tc dog scoring most points in class 4, whose owner, a resident of the Awakino county has not won a prize at. any previous trial: K. Black's Glen, 30 points. S. A. Robinson's cup to the best team, a huntaway and a leading dog, competing at the show: B. Lett'--. Speed and Gui'a, and also won outright, having won last rear.

P. McWilliam's gold modal, value 2gns, to maiden dog in class i. scoring most points for heading: J. McNicll's Laddie (J points, out of po-sible S points. .1. Bennett's (New Plymouth), medal to dog scoring most points in class -2, '.•hose" owner has not won a first, second or third prize, at any previous trial: H. M. Rockoll's Trump and Nip, 17 poin*.s. K, T. Bailey's silver cup, to dog scoring most points in class 3, whose owner and dog have i.ot won a first, second, or third at previous trials. Twenty-five points or more t> he scored. To be won twice in fcM'-ssion or three times at interval.-. Winner each year eligible to compete: K. Black's Glen, 32 points. Mohakatino Cup, presented by Mokau Coal and. Estates Co., for dog scoring most points in class 1, open to allcomers. To be won twice in succession or three t : mes at intervals by the same owner: 10. l'eynter's Tip, 28 points. H. ElWs' special for dog scoring most j points in class 4: K. Black's Glen, 39 I points. Awakino Collie Club's medal for last year's holder of cud was won by B. Lett

-THE BALL, Tdie finnual Colic Club bail was held in the hall iu the evening', when despite the unpropitious weather, there was a splendid attendance, representative of the district for miles around. A most enjoyable time was spent, the arrangements being splendid. The hall was tastefully decorated and the floor was in first, class order, while the music was of a first-class order, the playing being voluntarily undertaken by Mrs. McNiece (piano), Messrs. Preston (violin) and Paterson (flute); Mrs. A. Sole (piano) and Preston (violin), Mrs. Christopherson (piano). An extra was played by Mrs. W. D. Thompson. Messrs. Parr and V. Wardill creditably acquitted themselves a s M.'sC. Supper, which was nicely laid nut. in the supper-room, was dispensed by the ladies, who were kept busy for about three hours before the wants of the large audience were supplid. During an interval, the prize list was given out by the president v Mr. J. Scott), who thanked all present for the assistance tlicy bad rendered in making the dog trials so successful, As the recipients came forward to receive their prizes from the hands of Mrs. W. D. Thompson, thoy received salvos of applause. The secretary (Mr. B. Lett), who won two cups outright, intimated that he would donate another. Ho also thanked all for their efTorts in aid of the Belgian fund. Dancing was then resumed and kept up with vigor until about 4 a.m. The social committee comprised Mesdames McNiece, N. Black, W. J. Avery, L. -Leech, Calvert and Messrs. Calvert, Wardill and Parr, and they must be congratulated on the success of their efforts. A sweets and soft drinks stall on the stage was in ] charge of Misses Black (2), and Parr, who did good'business all the evening. Early in tlie evening recruiting addresses were given by Mr. Body, chairman of the Awakino County Council, and Mr. Beckbessinger, Mayor of Waitara.