DISTRICT DOC TRIALS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 April 1938, Page 9

DISTRICT DOC TRIALS

AKITIO CLUB’S MEETING

SPLENDIDLY SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. RECORD ENTRIES AND KEEN CONTESTS. (“Times-Age” Special.) High standards in all respects were set at the meeting conducted at Pongaroa by the Akitio Sheep Dog Trial Club on the first four days of this week, the final event being completed at noon yesterday. The trials took place on grounds kindly lent by Messrs F. Herbert and H. Kayser. The judge was Mr L. D. Cameron, Tinui. There were record entries in all events—36 in the Long Head, 30 in the Short Head, 50 in the Huntaway and 30 in the Straight Head. The trials were conducted most efficiently, under the capable control of the president, Mr J. Riddell, with the assistance of the committee. There were large attendances of spectators on all days and warm gratitude is expressed to the ladies of the Pongaroa district, who voluntarily undertook the catering and on every day of the trials provided an excellent luncheon, as well as morning and afternoon tea.

The judge, Mr Cameron, stated that the standard of work throughout the trials was particularly good. He commended especially the work of maiden competitors. Very few competitors, Mi' Cameron observed, failed to complete the course in any event. The class and quality of the sheep lent for the trials by Mr T. Herbert contributed to the splendid standard of work witnessed at all times.

Following were the results of the various events: —■

Class 1, Long Head, open (possible total, 50 points):—W. Smythe, Queen, 47J, 1; J. Tait, Daylight, 47, 2; C. Thom. Scooter, 46, 3; C. Wiffen, Star,'4s|; W. Laing, Silver Ring, 45, 5. Class IA, Maiden Man and Maiden Dog: —Churchouse, Tip, 40,'1; R. Davey, Musk, 39, 2; T. Yeoman, Spring, 37, 3.

Class 18, Maiden Dog: —C. Thom, Scooter, 46, 1; R. Churchouse, Tip, 40, 2; D. Davey, Musk, 39, 3.

Class 2, Short Head and Yard, open (possible total 60 points):—W. Smythe, Queen, 58J, 1; C. Wiffen, Star, 58, 2; R. Davey, Musk, 57J, 3; J. Harvey, Doon, 57, 4; C. Thom, Scooter, 56J, 5. Class 2A, Maiden Man and Maiden Dog: l —R. Davey, Musk, 571, 1; T. Yeoman, Spring, 48, 2; —. Hendricksen, Jack, 461, 3. Class 28, Maiden Dog:—R. Davey, Musk, 571,, 1; C. Thom, Scooter, 561, 2; F. Wiltshire, Roy, 55, 3. Class 3, Huntaway, open (possible total, 45): —T. Herbert, Rock, 43, 1; S. Herbert, Boy, 421, 2; G. Kerr, Mac, 42, 3: B. Robertson, Don, 41$, 4; L. Wright, , 411, 5. Class 3A,. Maiden Man and Maiden Dog:—T. Burgess, Jock, 41, 1; R. Churchouse, Rough, 401, .2; A. Meech, Don, 40, 3.

Class 38, Maiden Dog:—L. Wright, Boss, 411, 1; T. Burgess, Jock, 41; 2; R. Churchouse, Rough, 404, 3. Class 4, Straight Huntaway (possible total, 45 points):—H. Herbert, Toss, 44, 1; T. Burgess, Jock, 43’, 2; G. Thompson, , 43J, 3; G. Kerr, Mac, 43, 4. AT MARTINBOROUGH TRIALS OPEN IN PLEASANT WEATHER. RESULTS OE EARLY EVENTS. ("Times-Age” Special.) The Martinborough Collie Club Trials opened in fine weather and a fairly large crowd attended. Although the entries are slightly lower than those of last year, the interest and competition are keen. The trials are being held on property kindly lent by Mr Murdoch McLeod, Hillside. Mr D. G. Grant, of Dannevirke, is the judge. Following arc the results of the first two events: — Class 1, Maiden Long Head: —H. Cameron, Skip, 454, 1; lan Nicol, Peggy, 44, 2; E. Weber, Fan, 434, 3. Class 2, Long Head (open):—E. Weber, Fan, 454, 1; G. Thomson, Speed, e 45, 2; C. Macdonald, Fay, 444, 3.