TAURANGA LIGHT HORSE.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume I, Issue 65, 16 April 1873, Page 3

TAURANGA LIGHT HORSE.

In accordance with announcement, a meeting sf two members of the above corps was held at the lauranga llotd on Saturday evening last. Captain Chadwick occupied the chair, and briefly explained the object of the meeting, which was to take into consideration the following letter he had received “To the Secretary of the Tauranga Light Horse, Sir, On bohtif of the .Slav of Ftentv Cavalry 1 hereby challenge the Tauranga Light ’ Horse to lire a match with the Snider carbine for ten pounds sterling u-side, tea men of each troop, at such time as may bo hereafter appointed bv you, under present. Government regulations. Firing to take place under the supervision of officers commanding respective stations. “An early reply will oblige.—l am, kc. t “ Ciit-HijEa Dettb, ... „ ‘Secretary 8.P.Y0, Opotiki, March 10th, 187 b.” far as he (Captain Chadwick) was personally concerned, ho would accept, the challenge without any hesitation ; and if the men objected, ho was willing to make one with his fellow officers to meet the officers of the Opotiki Cavalry. Lieutenant Connor considered the challenge made in a spirit of fair play, and believing, aa ho did, that these friendly rivalries between neighbouring corps were conducive to good fooling and sociability, he would heartily desire to accept the challenge. Sub-Liout'-nant Craig also strongly endorsed the opinions of his brother officers. ~ After some discussion, it was agreed to accept the terms offered, the match to come off on Ist May next; and the secretary was requested to write to that effect forthwith. On the motion of Mr Roberlshaw, seconded by Mr Fielding, it was resolved that the ten representatives subscribe 10s each, and a further sum of £5 bo used from the general funds of the corps, making up the full amount required. The following gentlemen were then enrolled in Lie room as representatives : —Captain Chadwick, Lieutenant Connor, Sub-Lieutenant Craig, Troopers Robertshaw, Sanders, G. Lemon, Lake, and G. Faulkner Captain Chadwick stated that Mr R. McDonald had liberally presented £5 to the corps to be shot for amongst the members, an announcement which was heartily applauded. A conversation then ensued as to the host means of dividing the money into various prizes. After the usual vote of thanks to the chairman, the meeting separated. We have to acknowledge the courtesy of Mr Sepbton, Hon. See. T.L.H., for the following i Reply. “ Tauranga, April 13, 1873. “Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, wherein you, on behalf of the Bay of Plenty Cavalry Volunteers, send a cmdlenge to the Tauranga Light Horse Volunteers to fire a match for £L() (ten pounds) a*side- I have the honor, on behalf of tbo Tauranga Light Horse, to accept the said challenge. “1 referred the matter to the members of the corps, and the conditions under which they will fire arc as follows : each district to bo in charge of the firing parties. 2nd. Ranges to be 350 yards standing, 200 and 300 yards any position. 3rd. No trial shot allowed ; five shots each range ; target, fi x 4. “ The firing to take place on the Ist day of May, at 10 a.m. punctually.—l have, &c., “ R. Skphton, “ lion. See. T.L H.Y. “To Mr C. Dctte, Hon. Sec., 8.P.C.Y., Opotiki.”