RIFLE SHOOTING.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 755, 2 March 1910, Page 7

RIFLE SHOOTING.

MARKSMEN AT-PAPAWAI. THE WAIRARAPA, MEETING.. Beautiful ■ weather "prevailed for the Opening of the' eighteenth" annual prize meeting of the Wairarapa Rifle Association at Papawai Range, Groytown, on Monday. The '. number of competitors present was 66, the attendance being as good, if not; better, than that of the previous year. Coming immediately prior to the riflemen's annual carnival at Trentham—on Friday—the Papawai meeting is .annually visited by noted marksmen ' Mrom various, centres of the Dominion, tho practice gained at the.smaller event a useful preliminary to the NewZealand championship . contests. Among the visitors were three previous winners of the New Zealand. Rifle championship—Lieutenant Irvine, of Nelson, and' Riflemen R. J. King and G.' Hyde, of'the Opaki Club. There'' were also several shooting men from Wellington, small parties from Gore, Thames, and the Sounds districts, and. an Australian marksman... Lieutenant-Colonol Tate, officer commanding.. the Ruahine Battalion, was in charge of the range, and his assistants. weire, Captains Jury 'and Skey, and: Messrs; B.' Bnrch, <A. Matthews, H; Walden, and J. 0. Bidwill. Mr. A. L. Webster was statistical officer and general BecTetary:' The" arrangements were' very satisfactory,; and ;' everything ; worked smqothly,. Firing commonced in .the mooing, when two extra matches were decided,. ; After dinner the championship matches were proceeded-with. When the targets were finally; turned down, the re- : salts of the first day's shooting stood as follow:— , ORDINARY MATCHES. W.F.C.A. MATCH. A ten-shot trophy contest at 500 yards; thirteen trophies, of values ranging from three guineas to half a guinea, were awarded as follow:— D. Mleay, Opaki, 3s. ...„„ 49 R. J.'King; Opaki, ,£2 2s 49 E.E. Vennell, Te Wharau, .£ll7s. 6d. -49 S. Hyde,. Opaki, Xl'lOs. ~..„... ~.. 4S Lieut..F. Bolton, Pahiatua.'il ss. ... 47 . Trophies yalued at 10s. Sd. were awarded to M. M'lntosh, Opaki,; A. J. Cameron, • Opaki; Wm. Kummer, Te Wharau; J. M'Kenzie, Opaki; H. H. Jlawley, Opaki; Sergt: H. Walden, Grey? town;. Trooper, Maronzie, Eketahuna; and 'Neville. Willoughby,, Gladstone (47 points.each). '■• ,_ "...'. '■ . . . '■.■' NURSERY; MATCH.. - Ten shot 3 at ■ 600 yards, open to competitors whohad not previously won more than 10s. at any rifle association meeting, Government prize-firing -excepted; First prize, ..£1 55.; second, £1; third, 155.; three of 10s. and two of ss. Results-.— ; '■•.','. ..'.'' j ;.. • Pte. H. Thames,',£i ss.' ... 48 W. Nix, Featherstone, £1 42 Sergt. Morgan, Carterton, 15s. .43 Prizes of 10s. each were won by Pte. T. J. Irving, Grcytown, 42; J.. V. Reed, Featherston, 11; J. A. Henderson, Sounds, 41.. ~.'•■. ' : ~ Prizes of ss. each: H. J. Dagg. Opaki, 40; H. F. Webster, Greytown, 34! CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. Five matches,"the prize money.in each'.! being-allotted on tho following basis:— First prize, £3; second, ,£2; six of £1 £ach;';tivo. of i ! t55.,., I ten'. of 10s.; three tyro; prizes;of 10s." each,, and four of ss. each. ■•':■" NO. : i.-CARTERTON MATCH. ' 500 and GOO yards, seven shots at eaoh range.' Results:—' ■' : "'•'■: - Pte. F: J. Couscly, Thames, £3 ._ 63 ' J. M'Eattie, Opaki, .£2 !...-. 67 Frizes of bleach; J. M'Kenzie, Opaki; R.". Vennell, Te. ; Wharau,. Scrgt.-Major Maingay;'. PaikoJ'(each 67) i Pte. Wright, Gore/.pte! Belk, Feilding (each 66); W. J. Wqlch, Opaki, 65.- • ■ . . ' • _. Prizes of 15s. ea'chr H. H. Mawley, "Opaki, and Pte. Frederick, Marton (each 65)..-, v _ ' . .•:■■'■.."»]'. Prizes of 10s. each": G. Hyde, Opaki, 65; W. P. Henderson, Sounds, Pte. H. Brownlie, Thames, D. M'Lcay, Opaki, T. Benton, Featherston, G. Craw, Linton, M. M'lntish, Opaki, W. • Kummer, ; To Wharau, Lieut. Shand, Gore, and Sergt. James, Napier (each 64). Tyro prizes of 10s. each: A. Henderson, Sounds, 63; Gunner Gibbs, .Wellington, CO; A. O. Smith, Kohukohu, 59. The-following tyros-were also awarded ss. ■ prizes:■ H. Hunt,, Pongaroa, , Sergt. Morgan, Certerton (each:s9); H. J. Dagg, Opaki, 58.' ;.v'; ; o! ;i ' "■/-■•■ Counted out: ; . Captain Domigan, Gore. The shooting in the above. match, was of a very liign standard. Possibles were jcored ny • Jteginald Vennell, of Te \\Taarau,' Scryeant-M'ajor Maingay, of Fiafco, Captam ilomigan; of Gore,'and Lieutenant "Irvine,'-or Nelson, ■ at 500 yards.- M'Hattle, of Opaki, and W; P. Henderson, of the Sounds, each scored possibles at the "longer • range. Captain Domigan collapsed at 600 yards, making 59 only. Lieutenant Irvine fared even irorse, niaking-a bare -26... King,' of Opaki, got two 30's. It was a bad start for tho veterans,'and, to add-to their discomfiture, was the fact that the winner was i seventeen-year-old. The wind, though tight, was- tricky, and the light- was idiangeable;.., .... .'...'..; ... N0...2.-MASTERTON MATCH. . 600 and 700 yards, seven shots at each range.- Results:— ' . ' B. E.' Vennell,' Te Wharau, .£3 '. 64 W. Kummer, Te Wharau, £2: 63 ■ Prizes of £1 each': W.' N. MasefieluV Sounds, F. Siinnax, Sounds (each ,63); J. U Turner, Petane, W. P. Henderson, sounds,- G; A': Eyles, Danncvirke, Lieuten-1 ant Shanks, Gore (each 62). Two 15s. prizes: Sergeant James, Na-' pier, 62; T. H. Caplin, Petobe, 61. Ten prizes of 10s. each: Private Wing, Marlon, 61; H. Williams, Featherston, D. M'Leay, Opaki, G. Craw, Linton,' Bergt. Morgan, Carterton, K J. King, Opaki, Corporal Head, Marton (eacli 50); F. Jenkins, Wairea, A. Wallace, Kohukohu, H. Cuthbertson, Tua Marina 59). . , Tyro prizes of 10s. each:—A. Hendor»on, Sounds, 58; W. Nix, Featherston, and A. O. Smith; Kohukohu (each 57). Four .tyro prizes. of lis! eaeh: Gunner Sibbs,. Welliii'itbn, H. Huut, Pongaroa (each. 53).; Sergt.Major .Nichols, Marlborough, T. O. Irving, Groytown (each > . 12). '- -■ ■ ■■•'• The quality of the shooting appreciably tell away during this match, tho best being 33, made by about half-a-dozen marksmen. When the targets were turned down the third match of the champiouship series, was in progress, Kummer, of Te Wharau, having a load for cha'mpionship .-honours by a single point, his aggregate score being 127. Following him were • Lieutenant , Shanks, Rifleman E. E. Vennell, Sergeant James, and Rifleman. W,' P. Henderson, with 126 points each. SECOND DAY'S SHOOTING. ' KTnvjMER CHAMPION. Firing was resumed yesterday morning, Hio. prevailing conditions- being a bright light and:a-tricky.wind. The championship matches were proceeded with and resulted: in a ■■win,, by three points, for Rifleman Kummer, of Te Wharau, his aggregate*score being. 281; The runnerup was Sergeant.Jones, of Napier, with 278 points. As will be seen from the following results, Kummer made a big.haul • of prizes'. The details of the scores are:—

GREYTOWN HUTCH. 500 and 700 yds.; seven shots at each range. Added to -the first prizo of £3 was the "Sunlight*' .Challenge Cup (Lever Bros.')Pte. Preece, Gore, JC3 '..'. 68 W. H. .Masefield, Sounds, .£2 65. Six prizes of £1 each-.—XI. M'lntosh, Qpaki; W, W. Wakelin, Featherston; F. Jenkins, Wairea (each 65). .1. 0. Bidwill, Featherston; H. Cuthbcrlson, Tua Marina; J. L. Turner, Petone (each C 3). Two prizes of 15s. each:—Rifleman Hobbs, Eastbourne: J. M'Hattie, Opaki (each 62). Ten prizes of 10s. each-.—Sergt.-Major Maingay, Piakoj'E.- B. Vcnnell, To Wharau; H. Marshall, Karori;' Pte. Frederick, Martou; S. Rhodes, Australia (each 62). A. D. Rivers, Hastings; A. W. Soper, Tua Marina; A. J. Cameron, Opaki; D. M'Leay, Opaki; Col.-Sergt. M'Kenzie, Queeustown (each. 61). Tyro- prizes of 10s. each:—Gunner Gibbs, Wellington, 61; C. G. Monro, Opaki, 60; T. R. Caplin, Petone, 59. ■ Tyro prizes of ss.' each:—A. Henderson, Sounds; T. C. Irving, Greytown (each 58).- Sergt. Cresswell and Sergt.-Major Nichols, Marlborough Mounted Rifles (each 57). ' - Sergt. James, Napier, and G. Craw, Linton, were counted out. ■ Among the aggregates were two possibles at 500 yds. by Pte. Frederick, of Marton, and S. Rhodes (Australia)., ' ... PETONE MATCH. Ten shots at 1 800 yards.. . Rifleman H.' Williams, Featherston, .49 Pte. A! Wing, Marton, .82 .49 Six prizes of £1- each:—P. Jenkins, Wairea, A. W. Soper, Tua Marina (each 49); H. Hunt, Pongaroa, H. Marshall, Karori; J. Law, Tua'Marina; D^'M'CaL mont, Opaki (each '48).' .' . Two prizes of 15s..'eaen:—R. J. King, Opaki; Sergt-Major Nichols, Marlborough (each 48). ..;'...- ' Ten prizes of JOs. each:—Pte. Eyles, Dannevirke; Lieut; Shanks, Gore; H. J. Dagg, Opaki; Sergt. James..Napier; Sergt, F. Morgan,' Carterton; Corporal Head, Marton; £• Batt, Taibape; A. J. Cameron, Opaki; Pte. F. J: Cousley, Thames; Sergt. Cresswell, Marlborough (each 47). ~, Tyro prizes of 10s. each:—T. R. Caplin, Petone, 46; Gunner Gibbs, Wellington,-45; C. G. Monro, Opaki, 44, ' - Tyro prizes -of ss. Cordukes, Paraparaumu, .'44;' Pte. H. Brownleo, Thames, 4?; J. V. Reed, Featherston;-.T. FEATHERSTON MATCH. /. Ten shots at 900 yards. Added to the first prize of was-Mr,-W. H. Tistlalls trophy, valu«d at one guinea. W. Kummer, Te Wharau, £3 ■ 43 A. W. Soper, Tua Marina, ,£2 48 Prizes of .£1 each.:—Pte. Belk, Feilding, S. Rhodes, 'Australia (each 45); Sergt. James, Napier; R. J. King, Opaki; J. B. ■ Bairstow, Opaki; W. M'Calmont, Opaki (each 44).;' ' ■ Prizes of 15s. each:—H... Williams, Featherston;" W. Hobbs, Eastbourne (each. 44). . ■•. . ' Prizes of 10s. each:—G. Hyde, Opaki; Pte. Frederick, Marton; J." Law, Tua Marina; H., Quthbertson, Tua Marina; 1. C. Irving, Greytown- (each 43). R. R-eed, Featherston; H. Marshall, Karori; W. N. Masefield,, Sounds; M, M'lntosh, Opaki (each 40). ■'-~ Tyro prizes of 10s. each:—T. B. Caplin, Peton'e; Sergt. Morgan, Carterton; P. Cordukes, Paraparaumu (each 40). Tyro prizes of' ss. each:—W. Nix, Featherston,. 39; Sergt-Major Nichols, Marlborough, 36; Gunner Gibbs, Wellington, 34; H. Hunt, Pongaroa, 32. WAIRARAPA : CHAMPIONSHIP. : On the scores made in the five championship matches, were computed the results of the firing;/for. the Wairarapa Championship, which were as follow:— l'W. Kuinnier,-To Wharau, £\ 10s, 281 2 Sergt. James, Napier;' .£1 278 3 A. W; Soper, Tua Marina, £1 275 Prizes of 10s. each were awarded to:— Lieut."Shanks, Gore,-273; Pte. Frederick, Marton, 273; E. E.-Vennell; Te Wharau, 273; R. J. King, Opaki, 272; P. J. Cousely, Thames, 271;' J. M'Hattie, Opaki, 270;' Corp.- Eeadr-Mnrton, 270. •- The championship winner also received the. Challenge Shield and gold medal presented by Mr. J. O. Bidwill. AGGREGATE- SWEEPSTAKE. Computed on scores made at 500 and 600 yards, in. the first three championship matches. The entrance fees were pooled, and divided as follow:—First, 40 per cent.; second, 25 per cent.; third, fourth, Sfth, and sixth evenly divided the remainder. Results -.-*-.' ' • .- . Pte. Cousley,. Thames, £3 ..' 132 Sergt. James, Napier, £1 17s. 6d. ... 129 G. Craw, Linton, Sergt.-Major Maingay, Piako, W. P. Henderson, Sounds, and Reg. vennell, Te Wharau, who each scored 128, received 13s. each.' - ' TEAMS';. MATCH. Open to teams of five men from any olub or corps. Results . computed ..from . the scores made in . the five championship matches. The winning, team received 75 per- cent, of the entry money, and the.second 25 per bent. sults-.—-To Wharau .......". .„ 1 . Opaki No. 2 ............. ..................' 2 SPECIAL TROPHIES. : The ; Waldcn Challenge Cup and gold medal, awarded- for tho highest aggregate scorer in the final'three matches of the champi6nshi'p series, was won by W. Kummer, of Te Wharau (score 156), who also received a gold-medal-. Mr. G. Walden, of Greytown, who won the cup twice in succession and twice at' intervals, presented the trophy to ..tho association for annual competition. The Buchanan' Cup and gold medal, awarded by Mr. W. C. Buchanan, M.P., to.the highest aggregate scorer—being resident within, the electoral districts of Mastereton and'Wairarapa—in matches 1!; 3, and 4 of the championship series, was won by Rifleman E..E; Vennell,-of .Te Wharau, with an aggregate score of '170, hi 6 club mate, Rifleman Kummer,'being a close second,-with 169. ' Kummer, who was having a regular field day, won the Rivers'' Challenge Gup,presented for competition by Mr. J. 1), Rivers, of Hastings,, and awarded to the highest aggregate scorer in all contests at 700,- 800, and 900 yards. His score was 158.