SPORT WITH THE RIFLE

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 658, 8 November 1909, Page 5

SPORT WITH THE RIFLE

1 .MATCHES AT TRENTHAM. A GUSTY "NORTHERLY." , Owing to the fact Hint a considerable nun bor of the / volunteers had gono to Palmorsto , participate in tho grand military tourm mont which, is to be opened by hi- Excellent tho Governor to-day, the attendance at tfc afternoon rifle matches at Trentharu on Satui day wa« very much diminished, tho parat" state disclosing a muster of only 203-somi thing like half tho usual number. A gust northerly blew from the rear and played have with tho scores of the joung shots—and not few of the voteians,. Manj ol tlio compamc represented abandoned their competitions o account of the attendance, and wont in fo practice matches, Range dutifF neia came out by the Cml Scrtvico Wiles, the rang oiheers being Capt. M-irshall and Lieutenp.nl Eastgato and Rundle. Staff Serirt-Major Ro< supervised the markeis in tho trenches Th following are the results of tho v.inoi -matches — i ''WELLINGTON GUARDS. ' First competition (second series}, for trophic presonted\ by Pte. J. Newton and Mr. b. t ', Ross; seven shots at 200 and COO yaids. Ther ■"s will; be matches, four to count (highes grand aggregate). , » '" A Class. '. / ' m 600 ' " . yds. H'p. T' Borgt. Felhngham 10 35 0 6 ' Sergt. Sneddon 31 26 4 6 Pte Cassorley ... ..'.... 31 23 55 v , , Pte F. Tinney, 30—25—3—58; Corp. Johnstor 20-23-6-58; Sergt Tinner, 33-21-0-57, Ptt M'Whirter, 29—21—t—W; I , to Anmodr, 28-21- ' 4—56; Pte. Dowman, 25—23—8—, r jG, Pte. Smarl > 31—21—0-55; Sergt. Noal, 30—21—3—51, Liont 1 Roache, 25—22—5—52; Pte Egglestone, 29—12- < $-17. The B Class shots held a practice match. POST AND TELEGRAPH RIFLES. , Third "match of the competition for Belt Eallenstoin Cup, and class tiophies, 10 shot v at ,900iyards, r handicap — A Class. 900 ' yds H'p T'l Corp. ■ Davidson i d 3 0 i Lieut. Bolton 43 0 4 Sergl. Jones 11 0 4 Ld>-Cor'p. Findlny, 39-1-10; Pte. Eagles 34—6—40, Sergt. Wakehn, 69; Reservist Gil bert, 3!); Sergt Hamilton, 3G, Col -Sergt JVhite SO-G—36; Hon. Mombor Howard, SO^G—36 Lieut Boamish, 27—0—33; Reservist Churches 32; Corp. Hubbaid, 29-2—31; .Sergt William son, 28, Hon. Member Beswck, 20—8—28; Hon "Member Madden, 15—S—23, Lieut. Hulbort 20-fi-26s Corp. Gower, 22. " V B Class. PI?, Hall, 36; Pto.,Hunt, 36, Lce-Corp Hy la.nd,-?5-l-36; Pte. Collyer, 34; Pte M'Mor .ran, 22-^B—3o. 1 CIVIL SERVICE RIFLES. Fourth match of No.' 1 scrips of competition , ' ,for tho Company Belt, tropin's, Jnd shield seven shots at 800 and 900 yards, handicap.— / ' 800 300 .yds. yds. H'p. T'l Pte. JlTvay 24 18 12 5 , 'Pte. Exell 22 17 15 5 "Corp. Mardon 19 23 8 5( Pte. Holmes, 12-20-15-47, Pte. Bennett 20—10—13—45, Corp. Johnston, 1!)—14—8—11 Lce-Corp. Lowe, 20—20—0—40; PtD. Weir, 11-'19-10-40; Pte. I'mdlay 11—11-15-37, Lm. Corp. Fisher, 16—20—0—3G; Serst Joplin, 10(22—1—36, Sergt. Fisher, 15—11—10—36, Pto Coldicutt; 9-11-15-35. Teams' \ Competition.—Lce.-Corp. Fishor'< team, 71-67—H8 „ Lce.-Corp. Lowe's team, 5571—186; Sorgt. Jophn's team, 44—59—103*' \ ' HUTT VALLEY RIFLES. Competition for Company Shiold, B ClasCup, handicap, aggrogate, and / Messrs. Judd and Lewey s tiophies, seven shots at 200 and 600 yards, handicap.— t ( A Class. 200 500 T _ yds yds. H'p. T'l. Lce.-Corp. Routley .'.t. <...-.32 »«S7 ~1 ,60 Pte. ,'itoutley ,12 22 3 57 Pte. Blennie v ... iio 22 5 57 Pto'jWalsh, Sergt- Bomr.ey, 26—25- : 5—56; Col.-Sorgt. l Smith, 25-l&-5-'49 Pto. Ljiwton, 26—18—5—49. l * ' ' i<_ B Class. ' '"■ 2'-18-13-53, Bugler Hill, 29- r 2S-scr.'-57; f&rh E ,i SSel 4 27-20-10-57; Pte. P, Neil 23-26-5-54 Pte. Geange, <28-25-scr.-53, Corp. Everton, 23-20-scr.-43; Pte. H. Neil 13—13^10— 36. , ' ' DOMINTON SCOOTS. ' Competition for Robinson Trophy and Squad Ton Championship Belt; seven shots at 200 and 800 yards, handicap.— ' * , 200 600 11. -a , • y ds H'p n. It. Houston „ 29 ■ 22 6 57 Lt. Hastings 27 24 0 "il Trooper Bell Z!, 2S 26 2 51 23-15-6-50; Trooper MTv'.lljam, 17— 4?, Trooper Clifford, ■ 21-8-6-38; Sergt Know£ey, 27-5-6-38; Sergt.-Major Willis 23-13-scr.-36; Trooper R>tzena, 21-6-6-33. PERMANENT FORCE RIFLE CLUB. .W m i eh ™ n f ? r « n c i ub ' s a S!' r fSatc miidal, ten ihots at 200 and 500'yards,handicap - • » 200 500 'jacteoi % yd |j H 'P; *k wiihams. s...:::::.:::::::::: I § \ " oadT 33 31 12 76 M£SVWy ij B ° nd ' 30-28-12-70, , ' ' ,VICTQRIA COLLEGE O.T.C. Bhots 1 -- 06 n?at ° h ' Ut 200 aßd 50 ° yarC,6; SOTen ~ . ■• 200 500 ■ &b-i *%^ T k C°r P .Ora.u f ".; ?—J. 27 * « oZn-.^T^ 25 ? 25 - 50 ; Atbnson, 24- '■ ">;'" KELBURNE RIFLES. s JhS n a l if4Ms nd . a *L gr T tc cup; seyon inois at m and 600 yards, handicap. 200 600 Bugler Allan 17 13 15 CITY RIFLES. Practice match,,seven snots at 800 and 900 yards. , , ' 800 900 t>u i t t i_ ' V(ls - J'ds. Tl. Pte. A. J. Jackson 25 28 bi oorgt. Uodwell H jg 09 Pte. Castle, 11-11-22; Pte.'Prouse, 0-14-14. HERETAUNQA MOUNTED RIFLES. PracHcd'match at 200 and 600 yards; seven BBOtS 1 . ' 200 600' ' Sergt Millcti 7 s' li Trcopor Lcdhrook .1 „.. 22 12 31 Troopor. Cable 25 M 35 'i l> " 16 M 30 'i KARORI RIFLE CLUB. First championship match, 200 and 500 yards, for trophies piesonted by Messrs. J. Keir, Judge Eawson, L.,i)lundell, W. H. Field, M.P., and W. 11. Biddell. The trophy for the day was won by G. Haliday with 67. Rifleman A. Guise camo second with 68, and won the am munition prizo. • ' 200 500 „„ „ ' yds. yds. Hp. Tl Rflm. G-. Halhday 33 31 0 6/ , Eflm. A. Gmso 33 33 0 GC Prcs. U. Marjhall 31 '31 0 CE , Kflm. J. Burns, 30-34-0-64; Rfim. W. E Aston, 31—32—0—03, Mm. A. C. Maisoy, 32-30-1-61; Rflni. Wi <G. Tarr, 30-52-0-62, , Rflm. E. Raudell, 20-31-O-60, Rflm. C. Hod dor, 31—20—;0—60; Rom. A. W. Kemp, 26-31-3-60, Bflm.'ll. Iliglis, 27-28-5-60, Rilm. H Buliord, 28—31 —o—s&, 'Ilflm. V. Moore, 31—2! —3—50; Rflm. G. P. Brown, 26-25-8-59; Rflm A. T. Mcdhui-t, 2">—29—0—58, Eflm. A., Trance 26-31-0--57; Kflm. W. M'Bain, 29-28-0-57 Rflm, J,!jiKabp, 27-29-9-sG;.'Rflm. P. C K'Tarp', HO—2i—2—"G, Rflm, W. Harris, 27-28-0-K, Rflli). J. Pnnglo, 24—25—6—54; Eflm J. Stan&dge, 31-22-0-53, RQm. A, Caldwell

28-1,9-5-52; F. Bcggant, 28—10—5—52; F. 0. Hay, 2!) —23—0—51; Rflm. D. V, ,Clw.dgo 27—23—0—50; Rllm W. Cowan, 23- . 1--8—13; Rflm. C.> J. '.UfKinnon, 22—12 —8—42. PETONE RIFLE CLUB. . The Petone Rifle Club eoutiiiucd its. competi- . tion for trophies on Saturday.'last/ and commenced the first of a series of "shoots" for ag-gregate-prizes.. The ranges wero .209; 500, and • .600 .yards, seven; shots at each range.- The fol- - lowing'are .the results:— '; " " -' ' A Class. ' : ' ..200 500. GCO 1 tt/1 yds. yds. yds. H'p. TI. ■ Rifleman W. Edlm ... 31 30 27 2 90 ' Captain Ross 29 30 27 — 86 ! . .JJineman S. Knight,.. 29 26 - : 23 ' 7 85 , Rifleman"H., Pif:cller-. 26 .31; •24 v 2 83 Riueman J. .Ingrain .. .28 26 23 ' 5 82 i| Rifleman C. H. Bird 28 . 23 .27 2' 180 J. _ Rifleman W. J. Henderson, 32—23—22—2—79: ? lfl n e f ™ a T n % Glo «t. 30-;27—20—3—79; Rifleman J. IfaoLaoh an, 31-22-21-0-74; Rifleman B. I' Rifleman: D.; Gay, !. . v ' B Class. : » . Rifleman Faulknor .„ 28 30 , ' 24 . 2 '84 ■ Meman 28 - 27 '22 —' 78 Rifleman J. Caldwell 25 •. 33 .17 ' . 2 77 • Rifleman H. Ayson ... 27 22 '23 2 76 • Rifleman W. Slnuil ...: 25 24 23 2 74 Rifleman F.' Wilson 25 '20 .20 8 73 Rifleman/,J; Tobin,' 29—19—19—a—70; ? mn .,} V - J l n L r)d<! ' 25—24—17—4—^70;' Rifleman' ,L. Allen, 30—21 —15—0—^6; Rifleman l 'J. Clark, 28—8—23-4)—59; Rifleman J. Woods, '25—2—2—8 :' —37. ; : ; y'; ■ i_„ ', •1A team ,to , ;, be, chosen ■ frein the,following I members will represent- the club' in-a- match .' .-against, the..Upper.'Hutt Club at Upper Hutt on Tuesday next:—MacLaoblau, Turner,' Gav, Edlin,-Henderson,- ; C. Bird, VB.v liird; Knight ' Ingram,'. Clout,'Ayspn, Maud, and Cook. Jhe' . team'-wjll-travel'by. the train . leaving .Welling- . ton at 9.44 a.m. -. . '