AWAKINO COLLIE CLUB.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 April 1919, Page 2

AWAKINO COLLIE CLUB.

SUCCESSFUL TRIALS. ' Though Its membership was largely depleted owing lo the young men of the district having volunteered to assist the Empire during the war, the Awaklno Collie Cluh was, thanks to the enthus'asm ot several of the remaining members, not only kept alive, but, as the outcome of the tour trials held under war conditions the sum ot nearly £3OO was raised for patriotic purposes, a record of which the members may well feel proud. There is every indication that the Club la now going to progress in the maimer that it deserves, as the trials just concluded were easily (he most successful in tho history of the club, both as to nominations (a record) and attendance. The trials were again' held in a valley on Mr. W. D. Thomson's farm close to tiio township, and tho complete arrangements made by the committee contributed largely to their suceess. Owing to the largo number of entries and to unavoidable hindrances, the start on both days was delayed, and the trials were continued on the third day. Competitors balled from all parts of the district, and from as far away as Te Kulti, Tarata, Kloro and Hawera, and the work throughout was very good, some of it being of a high order. Mr. J. Scott, as judge, gave every satisfaction, being very painstaking in hU adjudications, several of tho dogs being very close. The committee responsible for the arrangements were Messrs G. Lake, E. Paynter, K. Black, F. Blgnell, A. Sole, M. Elliott, G. Bradbury, T. Cummlngs, J, McNlece and R. McNalr. Tho officials all knew their duty and did It. They comprised the following: A. F. Blgnell, ground steward; G. Bradbury, mounted steward; K. Black, dog steward; R. McNalr and C. Westfleld, sheep stewards and C. W. Cross timekeeper. Mr. Bert Lett had all details in order, being ably assisted by Mr. M. Elliott. The sheep for the competitions were loaned by the Mokau Estates. A feature of the gathering was the number of ladies present, among them being numerous visitors. Morning tea was run by Mrs. Monk tor the Club, and In the afternoon by committees of ladles from the district.

Mr. E. Paynter had charge of the sheep guessing, which realised over £l2. Tho winners were: First day, live weight, E. Whittle (New Plymouth) 157%1bs (correct weight 155 lbs); second day, dead weight, same sheep, E, Ennls, 799ilba, correct weight. The president, Mr. J. E. C. Harrison, was most assiduous In looking after the comfort of visitors and competitors. The results are as follow:

Heading (about 400 yards), bring back and hold in ring. Time allowed, 10 minutes. First £4, second £2, third £l. Points: Heading 12, command 12, bring back 15, hold In ring 6; total 45.

J. R. Corrigan's Marvel, 10—11—14—4, 39. H. Lambert's Lammermoor Jack, B—lo—l3—4, 5. G. Dixon's Gyp, 10—8—12—4, 34.

B. Lett's Kitty Lovatt, 9—9—12—3, 33. Also competed: H. Lambert's Tip 32, H. Lambert's Scott 31, E. Johnson's 21, J. R. Corrigan's Tarn 30, E. Paynter's Tip 30. J. Edwin's Chip 29, K. Black's Speed 28, K. Black's Ring 27, A. H. Condon's Bob 24, O. J. Shadbolt's Boy 23, S. Waterson's Don 21, E. Johnson's Nell 20, E Old's Tip 17, Duncan's Dan 17, A. H. Condon's Roy 15, J. Edwin's Roy 15, H. Lambert's Jim 14, M. Elliott's Smut, N. Street's Crib, G. Bradbury's Len, J. Toss's Sharp, S. Waterson's Knight, R. Mercer's Speed. Marvel cast to the right and went out free, came In slightly but quickly recovered and headed a bit close, pulled In good line to the flat; came too fast from the bell to the ring; passed the ring twice, but held well when the sheep were steadied. Jack cast to the left. Came In on cast slightly, then went out too wide. Went past the sheep and headed. Started pull too fast. Let to left. Fiddled a bit. Wont past the ring but then brought back and held well.

Driving and yarding competition with two dogs, about 300 yards. Time allowed 12 minutes. Points: Driving 8, style 14, command 24, hurdles 12, work at yard 10, yarding 0; total 74. K. Black's Glen and Speed, 5—14—23—11—0 'j. R. Corrigan's Marvel and Tam, 0—13—20 E. Johnson's Hemp and Schlnder, 7—ll—lo— E. Sampson's Rock and Wallle 48.

Also competed, B. Lett's Kitty Lovatt and Roy, S. Waterson's Don and Knight, F. J. Shadbolt's Jack and Roy, J. Edwin's Chip and Bob, H. Lambert's Scott and Jim, H Lamberts Jock and Tip, A. H. Condon's Bob and Lee. K Black's Speed and Glen—The lormer on the right started alright, but the sheop pushed the dog over the line. Tho dog got behind the man, then got through hurdles obstructing the sheep, which were mushed off the line. Through second hurdles a«fl yarded The left hand dog went through both hurdles alI right, then pressed sheep too hard on to I right-hand dog. Good time then to peg, but I before yarding let sheep round pen. ! Marvel and Tam both delayed at the start and let sheep behind man, also after passing Brst hurdles Right-hand dog turned tall on 1 sheep and let them behind man. Both dogs ralsßed chances at hurdles, then went through both hurdles and yarded. Left hand dog let 'sheep past yards.

Huntaway between three sets of flags, each flag placed over a chain apart on zlg zag course about 440 yards long; 15 minutes. Points: Huntaway 9, command 12, style 5, no>se 9; total 35. H. Lambert's Eouser, B—l2—S—9, 32. K Black's Glen, B—lo—4—9, 31. B Lett's Guile, 7—10—4—9, 30. A. F. Bignell's Tip, 7—10—2—9, 28. Also started: E. Paynter's Fan, E. Sampson's Wallie, A. F. Bignell's Pup, F. J. Shadbolt's .Tack, R. Lett's Boy, K. Black's Darkle, J. Edwin's Bob, J. R. Corrlgau's Black and A. Muck's Glen. ~,.,, . .—t H Lambert's Rouser was B bit slack at starting Noise good. Through first and second flags good time. Not hunting direct on sheep. Was rash and bit one sheep just as finished Black's Glen started steady. Noise good. Missed first flag and went hack to ring. Started off on good line and went through flags in good time.

Huntaway, Head, Bring Back and Hold In Ring, about 440 yards; 15 minutes. First prize £5, second £2, third £l. Points: Huntaway 9, noise 9, command 12, head », bring back 7, hold 4; total 49. K. Black's Glen, 9—9—10—6—7-3, 44. K. Black's Spick, B—6—lo—B—s—3, 40. A. Mack's Glen, B—9—9—6—s—4, 39. B Letts' Guile, B—9—B—7—6. 38. R. McNnivs' Tip, 5—2—9—6—4—2, 28. The work was good throughout. SPECIAL PRIZES. A number of special prizes were competed for and they were won as follows : President's cup, presented by A. H. Calvert, to dog scoring most points in Class II (open), to be won twice in succession: K. Black's Glen and Speed and as the same owner won last year the cup becomes his property. Mokau Cup, presented by Mr. A. Bone, to the best team of dogs, consisting of huntaway and heading dog in Classes I. and 111. To be won twice in succession or three times at intervals: H. Lambert's Lammermoor Jack and Rower. Mahoenui cup, presented by Messrs J. Old and M. Elliott to dog scoring most points in class 1, whose owner resides in the district bounded by Pio Plo, Maeroa, Aria, Marokopa and Mt. Messenger; to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals: G. Dixon's Gyp. Hawera cup (presented by J. R. Corrlgan) open to dog scoring most points In class 1, to be won twice In succession or three times at Intervals: J. R. Corrlgan's Marvel. Medal, presented by Mr J. Bennett (New Plymouth) to dogs scoring most points in class 2, whose owner has not won a first, second or third at any previous meeting: E. Sampson's Rock and Wallie. W. Avery's gold medal for the best local dog in class 3: K. Black's Glen. J. E. C. Harrison's gold medal to best maiden dog In class 1 ( within restricted limits; E. Dixon's Gyp. N. Street's silver cup to dog scoring most points in class 4 (boundaries. Kawhia, Pio Pio, Uronul) to be won outright: K. Black's Glen. W. D. Thomson's special prize, valued £3 3s, to dog In class 4, whose owner, residing in tho Awaklno County, has not won a prize at any previous trials: R. McNalrs' Tip. Messrs. R. T. Bailey's and B. Letts' cups were not competed for as several competitors who are interested in them are away at the war. THE SOCIAL SIDE.

There was a very large attendance at the Awaklno Hall on the first night, when an excellent programme was rendered and was groatly appreciated, encores being demanded and freely glvan. The programme was as follows: Overture, Mrs. McNelce; Bong. Miss Shell; monologue, Mr. Goldsworthy; song, Mr. Blgnell, song, Mr. Ridling (a returned, soldier from the Mahoenui settlement), doubly encored; humorous character duet, Mrs. Chrlstofferson and Miss Barnbridge; song, Mr. Patterson (a returned soldier from Tarata); overture, Miss Condon, song, Miss Shell; fancy dance in costume, Misses Avery and Minnie Woolfe, Insistently encored ; song, Mr. Bignell; sermon, Mrs. Chrlstofferson, who called for cheers for Sergt. Lai Black, MM.; song, Miss Minnie Woolfe; monologue; song, Mr. Ridling; humorous monologue, Mr. J. Sumner (returned soldier from New Plymouth). The accompaniments were played by Mrs. McNeice, Misses Paterson and Condon and Mr. Ridling. On Thursday evening a ball was held, the hall having been prettily decorated for the occasion. There was a very large attendance from Awaklno and the surrounding districts and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Messrs T. Cummlngs and K. Black, as Ms.C, kept matters merrily moving and were particularly attentive to visitors. Excellent music was provided by Mesdames McNeice, Avery, Chrlstofferson, Wanklyn and Mr. Ridling. After a bounteous supper had been dispensed the president thanked all who had assisted the Collie Club during the strenuous times of the past three years, when so many of its members were at the war. He also spoke In high terms of the work done at the trials and then read out tho prize winning list u far a» then com-

pleted. Mr. W. D. Thomson then presented the prizes to the winners, Miss Tborr-ien handing tha cups and other valuable trophies to the winners, who were greeted with applause, am' briefly responded, Mr, Sampson making a very humorous speech. Mr. J. Scott, the judge, also made a few remarks, stating that the work bad been very good, and that he had had a difficult task In separating the winners. He was pleased t > see the club progressing and the quality of the work was distinctly creditable to the young shepherds. The president paid a tribute to the splendid assistance rendered by the ladies to the club. Mr. G. Dixon announced that he would donate a medal for competition next year. During the evoning the sheep won at the guessing competition, re-donated by Mr. H. Ennis, was disposed of, realising £2O 15s. The committee responsible for the social arrangements were: Mrs. McNelce> Messrs. 0. Lake, K. Black, J. McNeice, and J. Innes, and they are to be congratulated on the results achieved.

It is the club's intention to devote half the proceeds in aid of a monument for fallen soldiers.