TARATA SHEEP DOG TRIALS.
ANNUAL CATIIEIUNG. The Taratii (Sheep Dog '('rial Club Jias nvery reason to congratulate itself on the success of i(.K eleventh annual gathering. As lias bewi the case during the past ; two years, 11ir> i:lub devotes the. profits to patriotic purposes, and the fiiuil should j benefit considerably thereby. There were very large entries in each event, in whieh competition was very keen. Mr. Corrigwi, ! the winner of Mr. Laing's eup, offered to I donate to the club either another cap or ; a valuable pup. as the club may decide. ] Mr. P. H. Toeker, the winner of Mr. A, Corkill's eup, has also promised another | cup. Mr. A. Rolfe will hold Kennington i and McMullian's Matau Cup for the local ■ event, and Mr. S. George Mr. feterson's . silver cup for the maiden dog in the local event, W. A. Hewitt's gold medal for ran- , Tier up maiden dog in this event going to H. Burr. Other special prizes have yet to be allocated. A special feature this year was a driving and holding in ring competition for the ladies. Seven ladies competed, and did excellent work, all the more r.-markable as two of the prizetakers have not resided long in the country. Mrs. F. M. Standisli won tlie competition, though there were only two points difference between the four Indies, and as it was impossible to separate the third and fourth, Messrs Corkill and Ible j jointly presented another third prize. The trials were again held on Mr. R. PatcrSon's farm, and the arrangements were very complete, while all the officials, especially the president, worked well to ensure the success of the gathering. The judging was in the hands of Mr. J. McL. Blair, of Hawera, who competed. at Tarata five or six years ago, and whose decisions gave general satisfaction. The sheep were provided by Mr. T. Hogan, and though soine of the competitors found them rather wild, on the whole they were tractable to handling. The cpmmittee at the conclusion expressed its sense of indebtedness to Messrs. R. Paterson for the use of the property, and Hogan for the sheep. Misa Guildford had charge of the catering, which was excellent.
There was a. large attendance of the public each day, and on the second day, when the school was closed, liberal i'undswere subscribed for races for the youngsters, who had a gala day. Results are as follows:
Head Pull and Holding in Ring, about 300 yards; points, heading 12, bringing back 20, holding in ring 6, command 12, total CO. First prize 0, second £Z 10s, third £l, fourth 10s; F. Rolfe's Maid: 12, 19, 4, 11; 4G. J. R. Corrigan's Tam: 12, 20, 4, 10; 46. M. M. Scott's Lad: 12, 17, (>, 11, 4(1. P. H. Tocker's Chum: 11, 19, 5, 11; 40. E. S. Johnson's Hemp: 11, 17, 4, 10; 42. A. Rolfe's Lady Chief: 12, IS, 3, 8; 41. D. Lambert's Lammermoor Scott: 9, 16, 4, 0; 3S. P. H. Tocker's Chum Junior: 11, 14, 3, 9,37. M. M. Scott's Sweep Junior: 11, 17, 1, 8, 37. T. Chapman's Sweep j 10, 12, 3, 7, 32. 11. Lambert's Lammermoor Tip: 0, 12, 4, 7; 29. J. R. Corrigan's Marvel and Gyp, and H. Burr's Lammermoor Jack, started but did not complete the run. The run-off of the tie between the first four dogs resulted: J. R. Corrigan's Tam: 12, 17, 5, 9; 43. P. H. Tocker's Chum: 11, 15, G, 10; 42. P. Rolfe's Maid: 12, 15, A, 9: 39. M. M. Scott's Lad: 7, 17, 3, 8; 35. Head, Pull, Drive and Yard, about 300 yards; time; 12min.; points, head 9,bring back 12, drive 3. hurdles 5, drive 3, work at yard 10, yarding 6, command 12; total 00. First prize £4 10s; second £2 10s; third £1; fourth 10s.
P. H. Tocker's Chum: 7,10,1, 5, 3, 8, 6, 10, 50. P. H. Tocker's Chum Junior: 8, 9, 3, 5, 3, 7, 0, 10; 45. H. Burr's Lammermoor Jack: 5, 7, 1, 3, 2, 10, C, 9; 43. M. M. Scott's Sweep Junior: B, 12, 3, 3, 2, 5. 0, 9; 42. M. M. Scott's Lad: 8, 10, 2, 5, 2, 5 0, 10; 42. A. Rolfe's Lady Chief: 8, 12, 2, 5, 2, 3, 0, 9; 41. J. R. Corrigan's Tam: 9, 6, 1, 4, 3, o, C, 7; 41. E. Johnson's Snider: 6, 8, 1, 4, 2, 0, G, 7, 40. E. S. Johnson's Hemp: 9, 10, 1, 5, 1, 4, 0, 8; 38. J. E. Corrigan's Gyp: S, 0, 2, 3, 3, 5, 0, 9; 30. < H. Lambert's Lammermoor Tip: (i, 10, 1, 2, 2, 4, 0, 7; 32. G. Jensen's Fan: 9, 9, I, 2, 1, 3, 0, 5; 30 T. Chapman's Sweep: 8, 12, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5; 27. Also started: J. R. Corrigan's Marvel, D. Lambert's Lammermoor Scott, and F. M. Standisli's Shop, neither of which completed. Hiuitaway, between three sets of flags on zig-zag course; about 300 yards; time, 10 minutes. Points, huntaway 1), noise 9, style 5, command 12; total 35. First £4 10s, second £2; third £1; fourth 10s. P. H. Tocker's Lad: 7. 7, 3. 9; 2G. M. M. Scott's Tip: 5, 7. 3, 9; 24. A. Rolfe's Don: 4. 5, 2, 0; Hi. E. Johnson's Snider: 3, 4, 2, 5; 14.
Also started: 11. Lambert's Rouser, J. R. Corrigan's Bob, A. Chapman's Mav, F. M. Standisli's Wiff and H. 11, Scott's Tip. Local Event, about 250 yatds; time, lOmin.s. Points: heading 12, bringing back 20, command 12, style (>, yarding 6; total o(i. First £4 10s, second £2, third £l, fourth 10s. Also Matau Challenge Cup, open to residents within Clifton County and portion of Taranaki County: and Maiden Cup, for maiden dog owned in district between the Purangi and Tarata Saddles:—
A. Rolfe's Lady Chief: 12, 17, 10, 0, 6, 51. S. George's Tweed: 12, 12, 8, 3, 0; 41. J. Drummond's Tip: 9, 12, 9, 4, C; 40. TT. Lambert's Lammermoor Tip: 11, 13, 10, 5, 0; 30. H. Burr's Lammermoor Jack: 81, 19, 7, 3, 0, 3SJ. P. Rolfe's Maid: 12, 12, 8, 3, 3; 3S. G. Jensen's Trix: 11, 14, 7, 0, 0, 32. C. Huston's Lass: 8, 14, 7, 1, 0, 30. F. L. Sheet's Sweep: 9, 10, 7, 2, 0, 28. O. Jensen's Fan: 8, 9, 7, 3, 0; 27. R. O'Reilly's Wink: 7, 10, C, 2, 0; 25. D. Lambert's Lammermoor Scott: 12, 7, 5, 0, 0, 24. F. M. Standish's Sliep: 7, 8, 5, 0, 0; 90. Also competed: H. Waite's Boss and T. Chapman's Sweep. Ladies' Driving and Holding in Ring, about 150 yards; time, lOmin. Points: Driving 10, command 12, holding in ring <i, style 5; total 33. First, prize, bracelet; second, handbag; third, ebony hair brush.
Mrs. F. Standish's Sliep: !), 11, 0, 4; 24. Miss M. Lambert's Lammermoor Tip: 9, 10, 0, 4; 23. Miss F. Lambert's Lammermoor Tip: 8, 10,»0 f 4; 2&.
Mrs. S. George's Lamnxermoor Tip: 8. 10,0, 4; 22. Also competed: Mrs. W. Topping's i'art, Mrs. ,f„ Simmnnd's Lammermoor l ip, and Miss F. Lambert's Maid. WWCHT-JDIXiINU (!OMPETITIONS. Thorn w.ere. large entries each <l,ty in the sheep weight-guessing competitions On the first day the. dead weight of the sheep was <>Slbx, and this was correctly estimated by Mrs. E. C. Jlee!, Messrs Isaac Crowe, J. llirsl, and H. C. Dowmau. On the.second day the live weight, of the sheep \Vas UOlbs, and 11. <!. Dowman and L. Hunter guessed the correct weight.
THE SOCIAL SIDE. ; As usual, this was a strong feature, Not only was the committee most energetic in looking after visitors and competitors throughout the day, hut excellent arrangements had been made for their entertainment during each evening'. A committee, consisting of Messrs. j. Drummond, S. George and M. Martin, had charge of that department. On the Thursday evening a concert and dance was held, and proved mo9t enjoyable and very successful. Mr. A. Cork'ill presided, there being a very large attendance. The performers included several well-known favorites from Inglewood, including .Miss Laing, who rendered "In Monteray," and, in response to an encore, "Hello, I've been looking for you." Later she captivated tho audience with "If I were the only girl," giving as an encore "The Rose in the Bud," her sister and Mrs. Sutherland playing the accompaniments. Mr. Darlow, who was in fine voice, sang "Ailsa Mine" and "Three for Jack," giving as an encore "Because." Mr. J. Sutherland sang "ltoaming in the Gloaming," and "Who's Your Lady Friend?" and, as an encore, "A Wee Deoeh and Doris." Mr. Partridge, of Inglewood, a performer new to Tarata, delighted the audience with some "Doreen" monologues, and established himself as a firm favorite. Miss Baker, a visitor from Thames, with a rich contralto voice, was beard to advantage in "Parted," and "Ave Maria," giving as an encore, "Dearest, When I'm Dead." Mr. Bamsey, of New Plymouth, rendered a song very pleasingly, '.('he comic element was provided by Mr. Stewart, of ;Kiore, another performer new to the district, who convulsed his audience with "The Saftest o' the Family," and "The Man They Left Behind," receiving treble recalls in each case. The accompaniments were played by Mr. J. Sutherland.
After the liall had been cleared dancing wa,s commenced, and kept up until the early hours, with a brief intermission for supper. Mr. S. George made a. painstaking and efficient M.C., while excellent music was rendered by Stockman's orchestra, comprising Messrs. Spurdle (piano), Egarr (picollo) and Stockman (cornet or clarionet). An extra was played by Miss Hogan.
' THE SMOKE CONCERT. There was a good attendance of local and visiting competitors, as well as a number of visitors from Inglewood, at the annual smoke concert, which was held in the hall on Friday evening. Mr. A. Corkill (president) \ occupied the chair, and a very pleasant couple of hours were spent. After the usual loyal toast, proposed hy the chairman, had been duly and enthusiastically honored, a toast list was discussed.
"The Navy and Army" was proposed by Mr. E, J. Ible, Messrs. T. E. Hamerton and Chapman responding. "The Farming Industry," proposed by Mr. J. W. Winfield, and responded to by Messrs. I. Crowe, F. M. Standiah, T. Hogan and E. Johnson. "The Visitors," proposed by Mr. F. M. Standish and responded to by Messrs R. Cutfield, H. C. Williams and Stewart. "Tarata Dog Trial Club," proposed by Mr. J. Seott, and responded to by the president, Messrs. H. Lambert and E. J. Ible. The president remarked that the club was noted throughout the North Island for the manner in which its meetings were conducted. "Successful Competitors" wa3 proposed by the president, who at the same time presented the ppzes to the successful competitors. The previous day's work, he considered, excelled anything that bad ever happened on the trial ground. Several of the winning competitors responded, Mr. Toekcr thanking the ollieials for the way they had carried out their work and enabled the competitors to show what good sheep dog 3 could do.
"The Judge" was proposed by Mr. 11. Lambert, who congratulated the chil) on securing Mr. Blair, who had given general satisfaction in Ins arduous position. Mr. Blair, who received a great reception, stated that the first consideration at present was winning the war, and everything should be viewed from this viewpoint. in coming to judge the trials, he felt that he was assisting to make the men who stayed at home more efficient in their farming pursuits, for dog trials trained men to become good shepherds. He had tried to do his unbiassed best, without fear or favor. He had been struck with the fact that whereas he had won at Tarata five years ago, he would have to do much better to win now, the standard of the work being very high. A number of young fellows competing gave great promise, and their ring craft; would do credi! to old hands. In the first class hardly a dog entered (hat did not <lo'good work. In the huntaway i the work was disappointing. At first, he 'had thoughts of not awarding any prize, but finally he decided that he was hardly justified in disqualifying the field, as it was, perhaps, not altogether the fault of the dogs. The course was not a, suitable one. but it could easily be improved. He congratulated the club oil its foresight in including a ladies' event on its prognu- n e, as every available man would be v/av.ted at the front, and the wu" women handled tin: sheep and the dogs proved that they would make a success of it. Possibly lie may have allowed the ladies more latitude than the men. but all had the same chance. Home of (lie ladies retrieved positions that surprised the spectators, and turned defeat into victory whore many a man would have given up. He thanked the president, secretary and officials for their unfailing courtesy.
''Unsuccessful Competitors" was proposed by Mr. P. If. Tocker, and responded to by Messrs. 1). Lambert and F. M. Standish. "Our Boys at the Front," proposed by Mr. T. ]£. Hamerton, and responded to by Mr. Chapman, a returned soldier. "The Ladies," responded to by Mr. B. Winiield. "The Press," proposed by Mr. C. Ladbrook and responded to by the representatives of the Inglewood Record and Taranaki Daily News." "The Chairman." who in responding referred ealogistieally to the work dona by tlie secretary (Mr. W. Topping). During the evening a capital musical programme was rendered, songs being given by Messrs. Ktrnvart, H. Renall, I<\ L. Street, J). Lambert, Rangi and li. Burr, and recitations by Messrs. Stewart, H. Lambert, Lynch and F. Johnson.
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