DOG TRIALS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 June 1941, Page 7

DOG TRIALS

MEETING AT ALFREDTON EXCELLENT STANDARD OF WORK, RESULTS OF VARIOUS EVENTS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The Alfredton Sheep Dog Trials I were concluded in most inclement weather. Nevertheless the work was of a very good standard, especially among the maiden dogs. Mr W. L. Udy, the president, thanked those who had assisted at the trials and especially the ladies who came each day to provide lunch and teas. Their support was most valuable and appreciated. He also thanked the owners of the ground and Mr W. Edmonds, of Te Hoe Station, for lending the sheep which were a good even line of wethers and provided a first class test for the competing dogs. The heading events were run in conjunction and points for the Shorthead event counted only from the first drive; possible points 34. Results are as follows: — Open Shorthead, Liverton Memorial Cup: S. Purvis's Speed, 33 points. 1: C. J. McDonald's Jean. 32-. 2; F. Wilsher's Roy. 32.',, 3; B. Vallance’s Bess, 32, 4.

Open Longhead. Dickens Cup: S. F. Herbert's Jet, 48 points, 1; S. Purvis's Speed, 461. 2; R. Davy's Musk. 451. 3; F. Wilsher's Roy. 441, 4. Open Huntaway, Higginson Cup: S. F. Herbert’s Bey, 421 points, 1; lan Hay's Toby, 42, 2; H. Herbert’s Toss, 411, 3; G. Thompson's Glen, 41, 4. Maiden Shorthead, McLean Cup: N. Wright’s Clyde. 291 points, 1; R. Harman's Rock, 29. 2; A. Bissett’s Toss, 281, 3. Maiden Longhead, White Cup: F. Taylor’s Fly, 40 points, 1; G. Thompson's Jet, 391, 2; J. B. Smith's Pride, 39. 3. Maiden Huntaway, Smith Cup: G. Higginson’s Sam, 38 points, 1; W. Bain’s Flv. 371. 2; R. Henrickson’s Gold. 37, 3. H. Dunn Memorial Cup (one dog Class I, two in Class III): G. Higginson’s Jill, Tam. Tyne. S. K. Raleigh Memorial Cup (one dog each event): S. F. Herbert’s Jet, Sky, Boy. Mrs Didsbury’s Cup (one dog Class la. one in Class Illa): B. Galbraith’s Chief and Jean. Mrs Higginson’s Cup (maiden dog scoring most points Class la and Ila): G. Thompson’s Jet. G. Horton's trophy (maiden competitor scoring most points, work at yard): R. Harman's Rock. W. L. Udy's trophy (maiden competitor Class la): F. Taylor's Fly. R. Houlbrooke’s trophy (maiden comnetitor in Class Ha): F. Taylor’s Fly. C. M. Wright's trophy (maiden competitor Class Illa): G. Higginson's Sam. T. Smith’s trophy (Young Farmer in Class la): G. Higginson's Jill. Club’s trophy (Young Farmer in Class Illa): G. Higginson’s Sam.