RIFLE SHOOTING.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15870, 9 April 1917, Page 4

RIFLE SHOOTING.

» FIFTH AX?:UAL PRIZE FIRING MEETING.

Tho fifth annual prize firing meeting of the Canterbury Military District Rifle Association was commcnced on the Redciiffs line range on Saturday morning. The entries received for the day were well oyer tho average, those from Cadets constituting record. Tho total entries received numbered '268, comprising Permanent Staff und Rifle Clubs 63, Cadets 145. and Territorial 60. This ■totals 100 moro than last. year. The programme for tlie day comprises tho A series, which was open to competitors ' in the Canterbury Military District and compulsory to all Canterbury in "B" series under 30 years of age. The South Island championship is fired for at the meeting, and will be decided on Tuesday. On account of the absence of Colonel CvcssweJi, Major WaJ.n took charge of tiho firing, the statist.eal portion being in the hands of Mr J. Timbrell. TERRITORIALS. MATCH NO. 1. A. B. Tl. Major Wain, Sth Canterbury M.K., £1 ICfe •• .. 25 31 56 Lieut. E. W. Friedlander, 36th Co., S.C'., XI . ■ • ■ .. 25 30 53 Lieut. A. J. Green, Sth Co., N.Z.G.A,, los • • • • 25 30 oo Q.M.S. J. G. Ycllowlees, B Co., 13th Regt., 10s .. .. 25 29 51 Capt. J. Scott, X.Z.R., 10s .. 20 33 53 'L'lio following ivon « cach: — Pte. G. E. Be!], D Co., 2nd Regt., 52; Pte. G. 11. Kinj:, C Co., 13th Regt., 52: Pte. M. C. Johii6ton. 13th Regt., 52: Pte. D. "W. Xeill, 51; Lieut. A. J. Jones. D Co., 2nd Regt, 51: Capt.-Chaplain .T. W. Haywnrd, Territorials. 50: Lieut. V. Duncan, Coast Defence, 50: Ft-?. C. J. King, C Co.. 13Ui Regt., 50: Lieut. It. W. Winter. Xo. 11 Co,, 40: Bomb. H. K. Otley. E Battery, 43; Corpl. L. R. L. Dunn. D Co., Ist Regt., 48; Pte. C. C \Vatkin«, D Co., let Re.gt., 48; Corpl. C. J. Kidson, D Co., Ist Regt., 48; Sapper F. G. Walker. 2nd Co., X.Z.R,E„ 48. The following tyros received ss:— Sergt.. M. B. Cook, Ist Iteiet., 17: Corpl. A, Dugdalc, D Co., 4.6; Pte. H. R. Webb. D Co.. 46; | [ Corpl. A. F. McArthur, D Co.. 16; Pte. S. G. Higinbottom. B Co., I.». ' j Counted out: —Pte. G A. Connal, K Co., a. match no. 2. Snap shooting. 200vds. Seven shots; Ssec expeeure. In tiiis match four of the Territorials put up the possible, and ;.his necessitated the first prize beir.z divided. Results: — Territorials. XI. Sergt. H. Luccna. ISs 9d ..21 Oorpl. t'. J. Kidson. D Co.. Ist Re"t. 18e 03 .. .. 21 Pte. C. J. King. C. Co.. loth Regt, iSs 9d 21 Major P. J. Wain. S.C.M.R., 18s 3d .. il Lieut. R. W. Winter. 11th Co., 10s ..13 The following received 5s prizes:—Pte. E. "FT Logan. Vaimato Rifles, 18; Pte. G. H. King, C Co.. 13th Regt., 18; Capt.-Chaplain J. W. Havward. 18; Sergt. H. Hoskins D. Co., 2nd Regt., 1?: Sergt. M. P. Cook, Ist Regt., 18'- Corpl. A. F. McArthur, D Co., l«t Regt.. IS: f*«. M- C-. Johnston. D Co., Ist Regiment, 1?: Sergt.-Major }V. Ro«, D Co., let R c ?*-. e - Home Service, 1£: Lieut. H. R. Barrett. Unattached List'. 15: Pte. S. G. Higinbottom. D Co.. 2nd S. Cant. Roct.. 15: Corp!. L. R. L. Dunn. D Co.. Ist Re;t.. la; Sergt. W. J. Cartwright, 2nd S. Cant. Regt.. 15; Lance-Corpl. R. C. Smith, 13th Regt., 15. The following »»ro counted out Lieu!. H. W. Hodges. 171 h Co.. F.C.. 15; Q.M.S. j " (;. l< Co., 13: ii 13;

Lieut A. J. Jones. D Co., 2 S crHegiment 13. The following tyros received os ch - . % ?s.Tw H -^,^rp« 13 a^c' R £oUowiii- tyros were connted_ ont: — Gunner I. A. Sinclair, 6th Batters, * *• 12; Pte. H. R. Webb, D Co., Ist Regt., 1MATCH Xo. 3. Sapper F. G. Walker. 2 Comp. X.Z.R.E., Corpl! cl*J- Kideon, T>. Comp. let Reg.,

Lieut! A .T. Green, No. 8 Comp., >"i. G.A., 158 .. •• -o Sergt. R. Morgan, C. Comp. 13th Regl., 10s .. •• •• •• Lieut. W. Duncan, Weetport, 10b .. '-6 The following reoeived cacn: —Light. A. ,7. 3ones, 1). Camp., 2nd Regt., 25; Pte. M. Johnston, D. Comp.. Ist Rcgt., -5; Pte. G. J. King, C Comp., sth Rcgt., 24; SergUMnjor W. Roes. D. Comp., 24; Pte. H. Kicol, Home Scrvice, 23; Q.M.S. J. G. Yellowlees, B. Comp. 13th Regt.. 23; Capt.-Chap. J. Bay ward. Territorials, 22; Sergt. G. W. H. Sime, Sth S. Cant. M.K., 22; Sergt.-Major F Richards, Comp. 13th Regt., 22; Pte. R. Kingsbury, 22; Lieut. H. W. Winter, lltli Comp., 22; Pte. H. R. Webb, D. Comp., let Regt., 22; Pte. G. E. BeJJ, D. Comp., 2nd Regt., 22. Counted out:—Sergt. M. B. Cook, Ist Regt., 22 ; rhe following tyros received 5a each: — Sergt. 11. Lucena, Cant. College, 21; Gunner ,T A. Sinclair, E. Batten - . X.Z.F.A., 20; Pte. I\'. 0. McDougu.il, 13th Regt., 19; Pte D. W. Ncill, 17; Bomb. R. E. Otiey, U. Battery, 16. CADETS. MATCH XO. 1. A. B. Tl. Q.M.S. K. B. Roberta, B.H.S. Cadets, £\ ■ .. .. .. 20 30 50 C'orpl. D. A. Lightband, 8.H.5., 15s •• •• •* 20 30 50 Sergt. F. E. G. B'atley, Christ's College, 10b .. .. .. 20 30 50 Pte. W. J. M. Haywurd, 69th Co., IC6 .. .. 20 30 30 The following won 5s each: — Lce.-Corpl. R. C. Toeawill, Christ's College, 49; Corp!. I). O. Dowling, 11th C0.,'48; Pte. K. Duthic, 87th Co., 48: Sergt. Fiazer, 66th Co., 47; Sergt. A. Oldman, 23rd Co., 47; Corpl. A. Wright, 8.H.5.C., 46: Pie. A. W. F. Hamilton, lltli Co., 46; Pte. G. McKeu?.ie, 35th Co.. 40; Sergt. W. E. Minty, Christ's College, 46; Sergt. H. O. Askew, 70i-h Co., 46; Pte. A. M. Duthic, 86th Co.. 46; Pte. R. Betten, 47th Co., 16; Sergt. H. Christian. 36th Co., 45. The following received prizes of 2a 6d :— Pte. E. Gallon, -list Co., 45: Pte. R. Boycc. 48th Co.. 45: Sergt. S. T. Tisdall, 73th Co., 44: Sergt. J. R McCree, 75th Co, 44; Corpl. E. Goulter. 10th Co., 44; Corpl. P. Fox. Christ's College, 41: Pte. J. G. O. Judd. 27th Co., 43: Sergt. G. T. Brebner, 63rd Co., 43; Pte. G. Ojborre, 11th Co.. 43: Sergt. A. C. Allen. 8.H.5.. 13; Sergt. J. M. Lonry, Christ's College. 43; Corpl. A. J. Stevenson. 45th Co., 42; Pte. H. Haywnrd, 69th Co.. 42; Pte. W. J. Gerrard. Christ's College. 42: Corpl. F. G. Jones. 42: Pte. R. B. "Williams. 11th Co.. <2- Pte. G. W. Logan, 11th C?., 12: Pte. L. E. .Sharp, nth Co., 40: Pte. E. Shipley. 8.H.5.. 40; Pte. M. F. Barrett. Chriet'e College. 10; Sergt. M. J. Caldwell. 47th Co.. 40; Corpl. E. D. Drurv. 8.H.5., 40; Q.M.S. W. Perry, 65th Co.. 40; Sergt. R. A. Triggs. 83rd Co., 40; Pte. E. White. 62nd Co.. 39: Pte. D. C. Lawson, 66th Co.. "S: Corpl. D. Blyth. 39th Co., 38: Sergt.-Major E. A. Mallock. 62nd Co.. 38; Pte. R. Hay. 38th Co.. 35; Drum-Major C. K. Boye, 8.H.5., 37. | MATCH XO. 2. Sergt. A. Oldman. 23rd Co.. 15« .. -21 Q.M.S. R. B. Roberts, 8.H.5,. 15s .. 21 Pte. G. W. Logan. 11th C 0... S.C., 15s .. ?1 Pte. R. Duthie, S7th Co., 10b .. ..18 The following received se:—DrumMajor C. R. Boys. 8.H.5.. 15; Sergt. G. Fraeer. 66th Co., 15: Corpl. F. G. \Tone«, 4St-h Co., 15: Sergt. J. M. Lowry, Christ's College. 35; Sergt. L. >»a«h, 47th Co., 35; SeTgt. T. E. G. Buttoy, Christs College. 15; Pte. L. E. Sharpe, lith Co., 15: Pte. H. M. Scott- 14th Co.. 15; Pte. K. L. Pratt, Christ's College, 15: Sergt. J. L. McCree' 75th Co.. 15: Pte. W. J. G«rrard Christ's College, 15; Pte. W. G. CoTbertt, 36th Co. 15: Pte. H. W. F. Hamilton, 11th Co„ 15. The following received 2s 6d:— Serei. H. A. A6kex, 76th Co., 15; Sergt. A. "Wilson 46th Co.. 12; Pte. E. G. Hay. S.C., 12; Sergt! G. H. Hodges, 17th Co., 12; W. E. Minty. Christ's College. 12: Sergt. A. Mcintosh. 9th, Co., 12: Corpl. P. Fox, Christ's Colle"". 12; Pte. R Hardwiok, 40th Co., 12; Sergt.-Major E. A. Mallock. 63rd Co., 12; Pte. W. J. M. Hayward, 69th Co., 12; Corpl. A. Wright. 8.H.5.. 12; Sergt. R. A. Triggs, 83rd" Co., 12: Sergt. A. Russell, 62nd Co., 12; C'. A. Lawn. 10th Co., 12; Sergt. A. C. Tnrtill. 36th Co.. 9: Pte. .J. G. O Judd. 2"lli Co.. 9; Corpl. D. Biythe, 39th Co., 9; Pte. B. H. Stewart, Cadet

Bu~- Band. !»: J. M. D«w.v. 3St!i Co.. 9: Pt-o. K. Boyco. ISth Co., 0. Tho solloTins were coiuneil out.—V-orp.. C,. O. Dowlinj:. lr.h Co.. 9: sorpt. (x. L. Brebncr. K!rd Co.. !>: Pw. A. Co.. 9: Sorgi. W. J. CoiviUc, 4.ih Co.. 9, Pt*. T!. Ha v. 38th Co.. 9; Scrgt S. T. T*dall. 79th Co.. 9: T. Capstick, 9th Co.. 9, Corp! E. O. Drury. 8.H.5.. 9: L.-Corpj. T. tt. Love. STtli Co.. 9; Pte. E. Shipler. B U.S. 9: Sertrt. Clarkson, 66th Co., 9, Ptc. T Sonimerviile. lOt'n Co. 9; Pto. H. Hayward. 69th Co.. 9: Ptc. O. Guy. lUh Co.. 9: Pte. E. B. Hth Co., 9; Sergt. H. Christia.n, 36th Co., 9. MATCH >*o. 3. Coro. D. A. Li?htband. XI .. 2S L.-Corp. B. T. Tosswill, Christ e Colle^o. .T. .Tones. 18th Comp.. 10s .. .27 Tte. K. Duthie. ST:h Comp., 10s - The following received 5s each : —CJ.M.b. h. B. Roberts. 8.H.5.. '23: Serpt. F E. G. Batchelor. Christ's College. 21: Pte. H. Tniscott. 11th Comr.. 2-f; Pte. sj. P. Godfrey. Chris. « CoM«!:<?. 24: J. Gerrard, Christ's College. 23*; Pte. B. H. I.owry, Christ's College, •23- Ptc' H. W. F. Hamilton, lltli Comp., 23; Sc'r-t. H. Christian. 36th Comn . -22; Pte. L K. Sharpe. 11th Comp., 2*2: Serjrt. J. Jl. Loir, Christ's College. 2-2; Pte. P. Morgan. 2-2: T. Cjjvtick. Iffth Comp., 22; ijerjrt. G. M. Fildes, 76 th Comp., 22. The follov. inp received 2s 6d pacli:—Corpl. A. Wright. b'.H.S.. 21 ; Pte. G. McKonzie, ■15th Comp.. 21 : Serjrt. R. Xash, 17th Comp.. t 21 : Pte. S. Gallon, 41st Comp., 20; Serprt. J. L. McCre.i. 75th Comp., 19; Pto. B. H. J-t-ewart. Bugle Band. 19; Pte. A. M. Daithie. Soth Corep., 19; Sergt. F. T. Tisdall. 7?Kh Comp., IS; Pte. ,1. G. O. Jikid, 27th Comp., 18: Cadet B. B. Williams. 11th Comp., IS; Corp!. A. J. Stovcneo'i. 45th Comp., IS: Corpl. W ]!. Parham, Drummer Bov3, 17- Pte TJ." Hav. 17: Q.M.S. Hall. 17; Col.-Serj*t. C. A. Lawn, 17: Serjrt. W. Mint?, 17; Pte G. M. Atmore. 16: Sercrt. Mcintosh, 16: rt<». J. M, Drury. l.">; Cadet Bruce, 15; Corpl, K. O. Dnny, 13; Scrpt. V. Wall. 1,3: So ret. A. C. Allen, 15; Fraxer, lo; G. T. uremner. 15: Pte. H. Hayward. Pte." G' W. Ln?»n. 11: Pte. E. Sliiplev. X|; Ptc w! Hume. If: Pic. \V. (!. Corbctt, 11; Scr-f. Old man, It. TUPLE CLUBS. MATCH XO. 1. A. B. Tl. Kfimr.. A. G. Sc?cr. Timaru D.Ji.C'.. ft 10s •• '23 33 58 : Kflixn. K. A, Jucikins. Christc'utiich D.K.C., i'l •• 25 32 5i Bfimu. H. Grifrit.il, Wcstport 1).8.C.. 15s •• -"> 31 56 Kflmn. V\". ll'.r.'.can, YViiihao Downs D.K.C.. 10s .. .. 25 30 55 Kifimn •!. Brydcn, Ktiapoi, D. R C.. lGs .. .. 20 34 51 Bid .nn VV. Bradsliaw, Timaru D.K.C., H'fi ..20 31 51 Biflnni S, F. XolPoii, Christchurch D.R.C.. 10- •• •• 20 51 Th<-- (ollowins received 5s pri;-es:—Biflmn. J. S. Robinscn, Chris'ahuicli 1).8.C.,51; Hjllnin. H. Kdwiirds, I\s.is»poi D.R.C.. 51: J.'iflcnin. .1. Kalniphaw. Vplci ii:i-. 53; Biflmn A. Batt, Lincoln D.R.C., 53; Bidmn G. Stark, Kaiapoi 1).8.C." 53: Biflmn 11. A. Fulton. Waiinate. 53; ' Biflmn S. Alalthuf. Waimate D.B.C'., 53: Pres. A. Whitley, Akaroa. 'IJ.BX'.', 52: Biflnni T. Erickson, Kaiapoi DRC' 52: Billniu E. F. Sandford, Clinslchiiicli' D.R.C.. 52: Bidmn A. ,T. Brien. Waimate U.R.C., 52; liifliun H. Jamee, Kaiapoi, The following tyros recived 5s e>;ich: — Biflmn 1). W. L. Melivtens, Biingiora D.li.C.. 40; Biflmn A. H. lilkin. Waimate D.R.C., 49: Pres. H. ilulntosli, Kaiapoi D.R.C'., 18; Biflmn J. A. Chu.pinan, Chrhtchuroh D.R.C., 48: Biflnni G. I!. Lamborii. Timaru D.R.C-i 47; Biflmu P. M. Lloyd, Inungahun D.R.C., 47.' MATCH Xo. 2. Kflmn. H. Dockery, Ch-ch. D.R.C., 176 21 I'rcs. H. Mcbito'h, Kaiapoi D.8.C., 17s 21 Rflmn. P. A. Weatenra, Akaroa D.R.C., 17s 21 Kflmn. H. Edwards. Kaiapoi D.R.C., 17s 21 Kflmn H. X. Eibv, Ch-ch. D.R.C., 17a .. -1 Rflmn] L. P. White. Ch-ch. D.R.C., ICe IS The followinfr received 7s Gd prizes : — Pep-Pres. J. Mathews, Timaru D.K.C., 18; Jlflmn. W. M. Tyera, Christchurch D.R.C., 18. The foHov.-iticc received 5s prizea:—Kflmn. A. Halmsha.vr, Veterans, 18: Pres. A Whitley, Akaroa D.R.C., 18: Kflmn. W. Bradah.w, Timaru. 18: Kflmn. E. F. bandford, Christchurch D.R.C., 18: Rflmn. S. Isclson Chriatc'lurch Defence, 15: Rflmn. W. Marsdcn, Kaiapoi D.R.C., !•>; Rflmn D T M ??? y ' Ur.n-iora D.R.C.. 15 ; Rflmn. D. L Mehrten.s, fiangiora D.U.C., 15; Ivfiirin. J. Brydcn, Kaiapoi D.R.C., 15; Kflmn. W. E. Jones, Timaru D.R.C., 15. The following received 2s _ G:l:—Rflmn. JL ,1 times, Kaiapoi D.R.C,, 13; Rflmn, -tL Glvnn, Glenavy D.R.C., 15. The follo-A-ing were counted out:--Kflmn. A. Batt, Lincoln D.R.C., 13; Kflmn. H. Griffith. West-port- D.R.C., 15. _ The following tyios received •« <^ c ": Kflmn. G. E. Hubbard. Inangahua " R-C.. 15- Kflmn. C. .T Jackson, Waimate D.K.C., 12: Rflmn. E. Buckliurst, Xat, Reserve, 12; Kflmn. P. M. Lloyd. Tnangahun D.R.C., K, Kflmn. .T. A. Chapman. ChTistohurch_D.R.C., 12; Rflmn. A. J. Bricn, waimate D.K.L. 1 — MM'"CIT Xo 3.—Application, 500 vardfi: First ' class Figure Target; 7 rounds; 7 fi ec exposure. „„ Capt. J. Scott, X 'AM., £1 10fl .. •• Rflmn P. M. Llojd, Inangahua D.K.C., Kflmn S. Ma Ithue, Waimate D.R.C., loe 3L Pree. A. Whitley, Akaroa. D.K.C., 10s .. 29 Kflmn. H. James, Kaiapoi D.R.C., !os_.- •!) Kflmn. H. Dockerv, Chrifitchurch D.R.C., l(»s .. •• •• M Rflmn. A. Ilalmshaw, Veterans 10« .. 2i) Tho followiug roccived 5s each: —Rflmn. J. Bryden, Kaiapoi D.R.C., 29; Rflmn. H.. Ed■wardft, Kaiapoi D.K.C,, 28; Rflmn. T. Erickson Kaiapoi D.R.C., 28; Rflmn. B. Shaw, Veterans, 27; Rflmn. S. F. Xeleon, Chriatchnrch D R.C., 27; Rflmn. TJ. McKay, RaD.R.C., 27; Kflmn. E. F. .Sandford, Christchurch D.K.C'., 26; Kflmn. A. Batt, Lincoln D.R.C., 2C: Rflmn. D F. Fulton, Waimate D.R.C., 25; Rflmn. R. Piper, Christchurch D.R.C.. ?o; Kflmn. F. A. Judkins. Chriatchurcb D.R.C., 25; Rflmn. H. Gritfith, Westport D E.C.. 25. Tho following wae coiintstl out.—Kflmn. G. Stark, Kaiapoi D.K.C., 25. The following tyres received ofi each: — Kfluiu. J. K. Chapman, Christchurch D.R.C., 24: Rflmn. G. W. L. Mehrtens. Rangiora D.Ji.C., 23: Rflmn. G. E. Hubbard, Inangahua D.li.C,, 23: Rflmn. A. J. Brien, Waimato D.K.C.. 22; Pres. H. Mcintosh, Kaiapoi D.R.C., 20; Rflmn. A. Keen, Waimate D.K.C., 20 SERVICE TEAMS' MATCH. (First prize, challenge shield, presented by Mr C. Louisson.) Kaiapoi D.R.C. (Edwards, Brydcn, Erickson. Mclntcsh. Mursdcn, James), Ist, Louisson challenge' shield and £5 573 Christchurch D.K.C. Xo. 1 (Jndkints, Sa,naford, Piper. White. Harris, Eiby), 2nd, X' 2.. .. .. .. 535 D Company let Regiment (Kidson, Dunn, McArthur, Webb. Watkins, Corrie■Tohnston), 3rd, .. 516 Also competed : 13th Regiment 501, Timaru D.R.C.. 494, Waimate D.R.C. 462. D Company. 2nd S.C. Regiment, -115, Akaroa Cadets 402," C Company, Ist Regiment, 375. CADET SERVICE TEAM MATCH. Christ's College Cadets (R. Lowry, J. Lowry, Mlntv, Gerard. Hall, Toswill), Ist, X-2 .. .. .. ..421 Akaroa Cadets (W. R. Hayward, W. J. Hayward, R. Duthie, A. Duthie, Youngman, Williams), 2nd, £1 .. 402 47th Company. Senior Cadets (Xash, Hodges, Jones, Bovce, Hay, Caldwell), 3rd .... .. ..391 Christchurch Senior Cadets (Lawn, Fraser, Clarkson. Fildes, Askew, Scott), 4 th • • •• • • •. 363 SUPERIORITY OF FIRE COMPETITION. ! (300 yn.rds: 5 rounds each man; one minute allowed.) West Coast Team (Lloyds. Hubbard, Wright. Xicoll, Otley, Walter), £3 15s 48 47th Company, Senior Cadets (Xash, Hodges. Jones, Boyce, Wilson, Hay), £2 loe ..42 Kaiapoi Rifle Club (Edwards, Bryden, Mcintosh, Marsdcn. Erickson, James), £1 10s •• ..39 Christchurch D.K.C.. A Team (Judkins, Sandford. White. Harris, Eiby), £1 It's 39 D Companr Xo. 1, Ist Regiment (Kidson, Dunn, McArthur, Johnstone, Watkins, AVebb). £1 "6 Timaru D.K.C. (Braashaw. .Tones, Sejar, Lambourne, Malthas. DuncanV £1 36 SPECIAL PRIZES. HUTTOX CUP. Silver Cup. vaiue £3 3s. for highest Territorial aggregate in matches 1, 2, and 3, presented bv Mrs .F. Hutton, to be won outright—Corpl. D. Kidson, D Company, Ist Regiment; ecores, 43. 21, 29—total 98. CLIFFORD CHALLEXGE CUP. Service Champion Challenge Cup. presented by Mr H. H. Clifford for the highest aggregate scores in matches 1. 2. and 3, winner to hold cup lor one year—Rifleman H Edwards (Kaiapoi D.R.C.); score*. 34, 21, total 103. The second priz* (twelve months' subscription to the -Canterbury Tim«B," presented by the Lyttelton Tim« Company), resulted in a tie. which is to be fired off between Rifleman Halmeba,w (Veterans' R.C.), 53, IS. 29—total 100: and Rifleman H. Dockery (Christchurch Rifle Clubl, 50, 21, 29— total' 100. CADET SILVER CUP. (Silver cup, value £3 3«, for highest cadet aggregate in Matches 1» 3; to be won" outright; second prize, trophy, presented br Petersens. Ltd.) Q-M.-Set. R. B. Roberts, 8.H.5.. Ist •• 50 21 25 3U Private R. Duthie, S7 Ccmp., 2nd .. .. ... IS IS 27 na The meeting will b'j continued on the Roncliila rifle range this morning at 7.30, when the B series, which inc-ndes the South Island Rifle Championship, will b-" commencod. The fir«- match i? the IWxrt.i Memorial, Wn ehotg at yarda.