TARATA DOG TRIALS.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 March 1919, Page 2

TARATA DOG TRIALS.

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The twelfth annual dog trials held under the auspices of the Tarata Club took place on Thursday and Friday at Mr. K. Patetson's homestead. The attendance was good on both days. Entries were not quite as good as last year, owing to the date clashing with Hawkc's Bay Show, which accounted for the absence of Messrs. J. It. Corrigan, Tocker and Scot. The sport on the whole was good, though the work in the lmntaway was disappointing. The sheep, which were provided by Mr. T. Hogan, proved at times somewhat difficult for the dogs to handle. A feature of the meeting was the success achioved by Mr. H. Lambert, who scored a first, fbur seconds, two thirds and a fourth, besides annexing sevoral special prizes. His win was very popular, as he has been a keen member of the" club for over ten years, and has at tmies given up his chances of winning in order to act as judge for the club at a moment's notice. His success was particularly gratifying as it was achieved mainly with dogs that he had bred himself from a valuable dog secured from the North Hope kennels a year ago. Two of his daughters also were first and second In the ladles' competition, and the work of the winner was greatly admired by the judge, who considered it far superior to that of tho majority of the male competitors. Tho arrangements for the gathering were excellent, and reflected great credit on the committee—Messrs. Staudish, Lambert, Drummond, George, Morey, O'Reilly and Topping. The various officials all did their work well, particularly the sheep stewards (Messrs. S. George, J. Drummond and O'Reilly), the mounted steward (D. Lambert), flag steward (H. Lambert) and dog steward (H. Lambert). Mr. J, Scott who acted as judge, in the unavoidable absence of C. S. Hay, of Mastertou, gave general satisfaction. Mr. W. Topping, the secretary, as usual had every detail perfect, while Mr. H. Sander ably filled the position of president. The catering was in the capable hands of Miss Guildford. Sheep guessing competitions were held each day, Mr. K. J. Morey having charge of this department. On the first day Mrs. Rennell, Miss Edna Ible, Messrs. J, Drummond and Hurli guessed the correct weight (671bs) and share I the prize. Results of the trials are as follow: . Head, Pull and Hold in Ring; about 300 yards; time, 10 minutes. Points: Heading, 12; bringing back, 20; holding In ring, 6; command, 12; total, 50. First, £C; second, £2 10s; third, £1; fourth, 10s. A. Bolfe's Lady Chief (11, 19, 8, 4) 42 H. Lambert's Lammermoor Tip (9, 19, 9, 4) 41 H. Lambert's Lammermoor Jack (11,17, 8, 4) 40 H. Lambert's Lammermoor Scot (12,17, 7, 3) 39 Also competed: F. Rolfe's Mist, 36; —. Illlngworth's Ned, 35; S. George's Bruce, 31; E. Johnson's Trlxy, 29; G. H. Stringer's Lady Lance, 16; E. Johnson's Hemp, 15; E. Johnson's Lammermoor Nell, 15; lilingsworth'a Storm, 7; H. Barr'a Darkie, 7.

Judge's remarks.—Lady Chief cast to left, headed rash and close; did not stop; rushed head into pull; pull rash; let to loft too fast; let through ring, split sheep and lost control; held well afterwards. Tip cast to right; came in on cast; headed close nad did not stop soon enough; in pulling, let to left, but then pulled all right; entered ling correctly, but let sheep out; took wrong side; a bit slack.

Jack: False start; cast to left; headed well, but a bit slack coming to pull; started pull all right, but let to left; a bit rash and fast; let past ring, went wrong side, but held all right at finish.

Head, Pull, Drive and Yard; about 300 yards; time, 12 minutes. Points: Head, 9; bring back, 12; drive, 5; hurdles, 5; drive, 3; work at yard, 10; yarding, 6; command. 12. First prize, £6; second, £2 10s; third, ■ fil; fourth, 10s. H. Lambert's Lammermoor Tip (7, 10, 1, 3, 2, 7, 0, 10) 46 H. Lambert's Lammermoor Scot (8, 7, 2, 5, 1, 6, 6, 9) 44 H. Lambert's. Lammermoor Jack (9, 10, 2, 4, 3, 5, —, 7) 40 J. Drummond's Tim (8, 9, 1, 3, 2, 5, 6, 5) 39 Also started: E. Johnson's Hemp, 38; A. Rolfe's Lady Chief, 37; G. H. Stringer's Lady Lance, 26; S. George's Bruce 25; F. M. Standish's Shep, 24; Illingworth's Ned, 22; F. Rolfe's Mist, 18; H. Barr's Darkle, 16; Jlllngworth's Storm, 15. Tip: Cast to left; caimvin a bit, then headed rather close; In pull, dived on sheep, which bore in to the left; dog held them well; mild bark, and sheep pushed hint; then pulled well to peg; good line to hurdles, which he passed; rash, noisy turn stopping sheep; through first hurdles at second attempt; let off line and then made good drive to peg; let half round yard, then got Into position and yarded, a bit divoy.

Scot: Went out to left a bit wide, and then made good head; delayed In starting pull; riddled about, yelped once, then nolay at foot of hill; good line to hurdles, and through in good style; a bit slack; ran off line; dog lost control slightly; at yard, split Bheep and let past; one sheep broke out and was well stopped ; turned tail on sheep; noisy; yarded with dog out of position.

Jack: Made good cast to left, good head; too much delay in starting pull; weak approach; let sheep to left and then pulled well to peg; pushed sheep off line, through hurdles with man off line; good line and drive".to peg; In good position at yard, but missed chance; woolled one sheep; put out of position by rash approach; failed to yard in time.

Huntaway, between three sets of flags, on zigzag course; about 300 .yards; time, 10 minutes. Points: Huutaway, 9; style, 5; noise, 9; command, 12; total, 35. First £4 10s; second, £2;-third, £1; fourth, 10s. « H. Ullngworth's laddie (4, 4, 9, 8) 25 H. Lambert's Rouser (5, 2, 6, $) 21 A. J. Webb's Don (4, 1, 5, G) ~■„■ .: io F. M. Standish's Whiff, E. Johnson's Schneider and W. Topping's Dart also competed, but failed to qualify. The Judge expressed himself as very disappointed with the work' in" this event. ■■■;•■,■;

Ladles' Bracelet: about 150 vards; head, 9-pull-12; drive, 0; hold In-ring, tt; command, , 12; .total, 45. Time, 5 minutes. Prices, ihrCo trophies. Muss Flora, Lambert (9, 10, 6, 6, 9) ~.,,, 40 Miss May Humbert (5, 10, 3, 4, 9) .....,.'' si Mis. Topping's-Dart (4, 0, 3, 3, 8) ...... 22 Mrs. George's Bruce (6, 8, 3, —, 4) ..>.,* 21 Al3O started:'"Sirs. Standlsh's Shep, :■•".' Local event/about 250 yards; time, 13 minutes; Points:-Heading, 12; bringing back, "20command, .12;. style, 0; yarding, 6; total, 50. ■ Pirst, £4 10s; second, £2; third. £1; fourth, 10s. :. F. Rolfe'a Mist (11, 18, 8, 5, 4) .'.....'...-'4O H. Lambert's Lammermoor Jack (12. 20 8 4, -) .........: :«■ P. M. Standlsh's Shep (11, 17, 10, 1 2) 41 W. Topping's Dart (12, 18, 7, 3) " Uo Miss Paterson's Floss, Mrs. S, George's Hemp and Miss Eolfe's Mist also competed. : '' SPECIAL PRIZES. Special prizes were awarded as follows: ! . P. H. Tocker's cup for most points In class I.—A. Rolfe's Lady Chief. J. R. Corrigan's cup, class lI.—H. Lambert's Lammermoor Tip. Kennington and McMulllan's Matau Cud class IV—P. Rolfe's Mist..' Mr. Jas. Paterson's cup for maiden doz In class IV .—Mr. Lambert's Lammermoor Jack Mr. G. H. Stringer's gold medal for maiden man and dog in class VI—R. Illingworth's Laddie. Mr. J. McL. Blair's special for returned soldier in classes I and lI.—F. Rolfe M. King's specials.—A. Rolfe and H. Lambert. \V. G. Ct-ozler's apodal In ladies' chm—Miss Jlora Lambert. W. Hewitt's gold medal, class IV.—F. Rolfe's A-special prize for dog scoring most points at the meeting was not decided early yesterday evening. ' " CHILDREN'S RACES. The children were well catered for. Mesws I. Crowe. H. Walic and M. Martin looking after h^ r n 1 v tM ! sts - n T i e P rl n='P«l races resultedbert 3 ° We h *' Walte 2 ' B ' Lam--80 i'ards, under 10 years —Monte Moray 1 , Percy Martin 2, Stiaciiii pmmsou g. *> *''

90 Yard 9, girls:—Whetu Walts 1, Jessla Brown 2, Beryl Walte 3. Girls under 10 years.—Hilda Burr 1, Mabel Crowe 2, Mary Topping S. Girls under B.—D. George 1, S. Martin 1, A. PateTson 3. Quartor-mlle.—Bob Lambert 1, D. Crowe 2, G. Crowe 3. Men's' Haca.~L. Hunter 1, V. 3. Clatfce 2, L. C. William 3. THE SOCIAL SIDE. On Thursday evening a most enjoyable dance was held In tie Tarata Hall, when there was a lares attendance. Messrs. J. Drummond and S. George made capable M.C.'s, and kept matters merrily moving, besides looking after the visitors. Excellent music was provided by an orchestra from Waltui, comprising Misses Williams (2) and, Battler. Extras were given by Mrs. George. Miss Bunyan and Messrs. Lawson (2). A bountiful supper was dispensed during the evening. On Friday evening a smoke concert was held I in the hall, Mr. H. Sander presiding, and a pleasant time was spent. Several toasts were honored, and a number of musical Items were rendered. During the evening the prizes were presented by the president. THE WAVERLEY MEETING. The fourth annual trials of the Waverley Club were held at Waverley on Tuesday and Wednesday, and proved highly successful. The work of the dogs all round was of a good, practical kind, and the shepherding wa3 aIBO good. The Judge, Mr. J. McL. Blair, of Hawera, was very pleased with their work. His decisions met with goneral approval. Mr. G. McGregor, the president, was the right man in the right place, while Mr. E. Harrison, who acted as secretary, did excellent work. Assisted by an efficient and energetic committee, he had all details in perfect order. The whole meeting went off without a single hitch or delay of any kind. The sheep, a tine lot of bush wethers, highly suitable for the purpose of trials, were kindly lent by Mr. Duncan Robertson. The whole of the profits are given to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Results were as follows : Class I.—Maiden drive and pull—l. Llnd's Star 1, D. B. Robertson's Birkie 2, J. B. Robertson's Chum 3. Class ll.—Head, bring back and hold in ring (open)—W. Struthera' Speed 1, C. Sneddon's Nat 2, E. Johnson's Hemp 8. E. Leahy and J. Llnd tied for fourth place. Class Ul—Maiden Class—D. B. Robertson'3 Spring 1, R. Featherstone's Tip 2, K. Fox's Nan 3, P. McMillan's Vic. 4. Class IV.—Open Huntaway—W. Struthera' Mos3 1, M. McClelland's Bob 2, A. Walker's Roy 3, J. It. Robertson's Dan 4. Class V.—Heading and yarding (open)—J. Llnd's Star 1, W. Struthera' Speed 2 J u Robertson's Chum 3, E. Leahy's Star 4 Class Vl.—Sweepstake, head, drive and yard— T. Leahy's Glhufe 1.