THE RIFLE CARNIVAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1070, 8 March 1911, Page 6

THE RIFLE CARNIVAL.

Yesterday, the fourth day of the big riflo carnival at Trentham, was a gloriou? day for the marksmen. ■ ' The autumn sun dispelled the- fleecy ir.antle which had been laid upon the : range, by the clear still frost of the ' night—thero were many blue faces and , cold feet. in the camp last night—and, : as the day blazed fiercely down apon the contestants on the yellow range l:c- ---: neath, and set the heated aira-shinnnerhu. Subtle mirages warned the vision of tho :■ marksmen as they peered 1 , along 'he sights at tho distant. targets, and worried tlin ; "scientists" not a little. The more casual mado the usual allowance, for what little. ■ wind there was, and were- surprised to find that in some niysteriousf manner their bullets had tailed" to reach the bull's-eye. ■ The "scientists" wrestled with the problem of right, left, high, and low mirages, .increasing, or doerer.smg their elevations, and resorting to all sorts'of tactics, to tho end—and many were succpisful—that nature's eccentricities might ha circmn- . rented, with nrofit and hleisurc to themselves. .-Goad progress,was .made with tho various competitions on the day's programme, and the targets were finall'y turned down upon what had been a very pleasant day's SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS. Opening Match and Carbine' Cup (105 ooints)—Won by Rifleman Ft. Stewart, Weber, 100 points; runner-up, 'porporal F. A. Waoner, Popoiunoa, 99 points. Wellington Match (50 points)— Won by Lance-Corporal J. Hunt, Wellington Post and Telegraph Rifles, 50 points; runnerup, Rifleman C. J. Franklin, Weber, 50 ' points (second placo on the "countback.") . •';. r .Auckland.Match (100 points)-Wop by Rifleman. W. S. Penny, Sandon-Ohakea, 97 points; runner-up, Rifleman F. C. Hay, Karori, 94 points. Snap-Shooting Match (35 paints)— Won by Gunner G. Keenan, Wellington, 35. Nelson Match (100 points)-Won by SergtMajqr Drummond, Westport, 98 points; runner-up, Lieut. W, Duncan, Millerton Rifles, 97. ; Canterbury Match (50 points).-Won by , G. Hyde, Opaki Rifle Club, 50 points. Runner-up, W. H. Moselem, Kaeo Rifle Club, 50 points. (Won on a "count back.") Loophole Cover Match. Won by Private Laking, Blenheim, 10 hits (6 bulls). Moving Target Match.—Won by Lieut. : A. T. Builer, Hutt Valley Rifles, 28 points, * with four bulls. Extra Match, No. 1 (35 points),—Won by Rifleman Jarvis, Taradale, 35. ' Kynoch Cup (highest aggregate score in : the Snap-shooting and Loophole-cover ! :■■ Matches).—Won by Private Laking, Blen- - i heim Rifles. ) ; Otago Match (championship series, 50 : points).—Won by Rifleman Harrison, Ra- ■ hotu, 50;' runner-up, Rifleman Cuthbert- i son, Tua Marina, 50. Won on a "count- ] back;" :-,-'] Hawke's Bay Match (Championship ] series, 50 points).—Won by Lance-Corporal f Hadley, Linwood, Christchurch, 49; run- ] : ner-up Private Guthrie, Hastings, 48. \

ON THE MOUNDS.

TRIALS OE THE UNFORTUNATES.

. .In the.appended.prize-lists the scores S tho successful competitors are set out. jheso were they who survived the, terrors if Uio gentle but unexpected zephyrs which ever and anon stirred the drooping flags, or frolicked undetected far down the range. In the long-range matches— at 800, 900, and 1000 yards— there are so . many little details of weather to be attonded to that some' of them occasionally are overlooked, to tho subsequent discomfiture of the incautious marksman. A considerable number of men, who laid' themselves down cheerfully at the DOO and 1000 yards ranges, rose perplexed at the mysterious manner in which their shot 3 found tho bank, instead of tho real objective—the target. A stroll along tho ranges was sufficient to unearth the. following from the largo batch of unfortunate) at 1000 yards. Private P. liendall, of the Ranfurly Rifles, opened his small account of eleven with a sighter which found tho bank. bhots Jios. 1, 2,.3, .J, and 5 wero equally '."unsuccessful, and then tho Sportsman's .heart was Cheered by the appearance of _» welcome 2. Another miss followed, but the final three shots, 3—l-1-2, hoisted fho grand total to double figures. 1. Coulter fared even worse. After putting his first six shots into the hillside, he retired in disgust. Private A. M'PherBon, of Tnpanui, also failed to find tho 'target, although'he saw his "shoot" through to the bitter end. Another un- - fortunate put on 2 at 900 yards, and 18 at 1000 yards. A beautifully mixed "shoot," with a' beginning and.au end but no middle, was that of Private A. R. Wells, of Invercargill, .whose total of 18 vras Diade up as follows:—5300000331.

Shooting at the 900 yards range, Proctor, of Kaitawa, opened with a sighter, which' failed to score, and this was followed'by a suceessiun of seven "noughts." The last three shots were 2—3— 'i, niakhi" the total for the shoot S. °

'Rifleman J). Clarijge, of Karori, presented tlio following picturesque target Df 1i—0030320012. R. ,\. Stephens, "of Ashburton, put on the saino total with, the following:—lr30002c00. Fifteens ami sixteens were also to the fore, but budding champions had no difficulty in for their "hard-luck" shooting. Sergeant Frank's Target.

With an allowance of seven degrees ■fight for his sighter, Sergeant Frank 'opened with a three. An alteration of two,degrees for the- first scoring shot enabled him to find the bull's-eye, and the- second shot was a central. Slight alterations to suit the varying brcezo saw two bulls and three centrals in succession. A further alteration was made at theeighth shot, which was a bull. A central followed, and the last pull heralded a bull, the shootist finishing with 8 degrees fight. His elevation-was normal throughout.

CHAMPION TEAMS MATCH. THE ENTEIES EECEIVED. The fotlowins entries have been iceeived for the Champion Teams'' Match:— Taranaki Guards, Timaru City Rifles, Manchester Rifles, ■• Feilding, Ashburton Guaids, Linton E.C., Auckland Mounted Rifles, Wellington City Eillcs,. Wanganui Rifles, Oeialdino Eifles, Nelson Eifles, Westport VG.A.V., Ngatiawa E.C., Linwood Eifles, Napier Guards, Opawa E.C Akarana E.C. (2), Karori E.C. Victoria Rifles (Auckland). Stoke E.C, Eangitikei E.C, Blenheim Eifjes, Weber E.C, No. 2 Battalion (Auckland), Oamaru Eifles, Opaki R.C, (3), Shannon E.C, Invercar-

FOURTH DAY. FINE WEATHER CONTINUES. THE FIGHT FOR THE FIFTY. (From Ouv Special Eeporters.)

gill City Guards, Timaru Port Guards (2), Taradale E.G., Denuiston H.CChnstcluirch ratios, Sounds E.G., Upper Hutt K.C., Kaponga K.C., Ohura K.C., Mauricevillc Rifles, Hutt Valley Rifles, Wellington Highland Hides, P. and T. Rifles (Wellington).

LEADING FOR THE BELT.

The great fight for the coveted places in the "King's Fifty"—the distinguished ones upon whom has devolved the final conflict for the Belt—is a tale of varying fortunes. The stocks of tho several "bis men," who are in the lead, rise and fall like mining shares. Yesterday "Kiileuwn Sureshot" was at the top of the list; today he was at the bottom; to-morrow he may be half-way up. Coming down to actual facts and figures, a glance at the progress of tho leaders during yesterday is interesting. Sergt. Frank, of Nelson (according to the published list o£ leading aggregates in The Dominion' yesterday morning), was at the head of the top men with 274 points. Then he made a tenshot possible in tho Otago Match, JG in the Hawke's Bay Hatch (being lucky to get off his shots beforo the wind came), and now maintains his position with 370— eleven points ahead of his nearest rivals, Crow, of Linton, and Hay, of' Karori, who each reached the 35!) mnrk. Tester- , day morning Crow was twelfth, but his score of 48 in the Otago Match lifted him right into tho second place, and his finish of 40 in the Hawke's Bay Match left him bracketed with Hay. Moselem, of Kaeo, who was second yesterday morning, dropped to the tenth place, after the finish of the Otago Match, making only 40. Another 40, in the Hawke's Bay Match, dropped him down to twentieth pl.ico. He may improve his position in tho Taraimki Itatch to-day, when ho will have twenty shots to como and go on, with the final ten shots in (he King'-? Match, if he gets into the "Fifty"" Hay's shooting throughout yesterday—l 2 and 43 —kept him in his position near the top. Harrison, of Wangamii, has crent up from thirtieth to fourth. Needhain, of Linton, was thirteenth; he is now fifth. Loveday, who was fourth yesterday morning, has dropped three places aud is now seventh. *

THE AGGREGATES. The following are the 53 leaders for the aggregate to date:—

res. Sergt. H. L. Frank (Nelson) 370 Rflmu. G. Craw (Linton) 359 Rflrhu. F. C. Hay (Karori) 359 Cdl.-Sergt. J. Harrison (AVanganui) 35" Rfluiii. F. Ncedham (Linton) 357 Pte.v.E. W. Storkey (Napier) 357 Pte. li. Loveday (Woodvillo) 35G Hllmn.' G. Hyde. (Opaki) 350 Rflmit.-D. Roots (Kaponga) 350 Bfliun-; C. Williams (Ohura) ... 356 Pte. S. Clarke (Ohinemuri) 355 Rflmn.,.AV. IC.Williams (Ohura) 355 Rflran. li. Henderson (Sounds) 355 Capt.J. E. Barltiop (Feilding) 354 Lieut. Corns .(Ohinemuri) 351 Eflmn. J\ L. Turner (Suburbs) 351 Bomb. CJving (Lytteltqn);. 351 Corp. W. \Porson (Wellington) 353 Rfltun. J. Gheeseman (Tua Marina) ... 353 Rflnin/AV.'3l.:'M6.solem"(Kaeo) 353 Corp. Brydon (Kaiapoi)" - :.". , . 352 Rflran. H. Cuthbertson (Tua Marina) 352 Sergt.-Major.AV. AV. Jlaiugay (Piaka) 351 Kflmn. A. M'Murray (Taradale) ...' 351 Rflmn. J. Biirus (Karori) 351 Pte. F. James (Napier)..-, 351 Lieut. 1 , . Bolton (Paliintna) 350 Pte. G. Farley (Auckland) 350 ■Col.-Sergt. H. If. Moss (B)nff) 350 Eflmn." AV. N.' MasefieYd • (Sounds) ... 350 Sergt. .0. A. .Law;(Dannevirke) 350 Rflran. V. A! Fcmvick (Dnncdin) ... 349 Q.M.S. W. ,T. Morgan (Auckland) ... 319 Rflmn. AV. AVinslnde (Opaki) 318 Rflmn. A. J. Cameron (Opaki) 318 Lieut. N. J. Ellingham (Auckland) 318 Rflmn. Ji AV. Milroy- (Nelson) 318 Pie..".H.'.V.'-Th'6m P s6B.(»apiei , ) 318 Sergt. J. Dunnil (Timarii) 318 Sergt. Melhiiish (Kaikoura) 318 Rflmn. R. Stewart (AVeber) 347 Q.M.S. W. Facer (Port Chalmers) ... 317 Pte. J. G. Brown (Dannevirke) 347 Pte. AV. Cox (Auckland), 347 Rflmn. T. Hnmphries.'ptawa) 34C Pte. Jfanley COamaru) '. ..' 34G SRt.-Maj. AV. Dnimmontl. (Westport) 3IG Sergt. IT. Siniinontls > (AYaitohi) 31(i Pte. Logan (Blenhoihl)-' : 34G Rflmn. M'Loay (Opaki) 340 Lieut W. Duncan (Jlillorton) 346 Sergt. F. AVicltens (Wellington) 316

"WELL PEPPERED." Flying Shots at Running Rube,

Lieutenant S. Bolton, of the Wellington Post and Telegraphic Rifles, gave "Ruuniiig Rube" a good peppering yesterday, each of his seven hits perforating the fugitive with fatal effect. Rifleman Dick Randall, of the Karori Club, and Lieut. Littlejohn, each had a successful,"not" at the unfortunate Rube, making seven hits (including a bull's-eye). Sergt. Jtosely, of Kaitangata, also irot in seven hits, but failed to locate Rube's invisible bull's-eyo disc.

THE PRIZE LIST OTAGO MATCH. 900 yards, 10 sliots. Possible score, 50. Eesults, in order of merit:— Ellmn. E. E. Harrison, Eabotu ... SO £i, Eflmn. H. Citthkortsoii, Tuamarina. 50 M, Sergt. 11.. Frank,. Nelson Til) Ji.l, Eflmn. J[. P. Chapman, To Kapu 1!) .t3, Sergt. Melhuisli. Kaikoura 18 £-\, Bandsman Dickson, Ith Battu. ... 18 Ji-2, Sgt.-Major W. J[arenzi, Piako ... 18 £■>, Bombr. A. Halmshow, Lyttelton 48 £2, Ellmn. G. Craw, Linton 18 .£2, Sergt. Yeo, Auckland 18

The following won prizes of Jil each:— Sorgt. W. Mitchener, Nelson, 18; Sergt. S. Preece, Gore, IS; Pte. G. Crump, Green Island, IS; Eflmn. A. Brown, llangitikei, IS; Ellmn. H. Bulford, Karori, 48; Corn. I). Kankin, Wellington, 13; Ellmn. W. Eandell, Linton, 18; Eflmn. A. J. Cameron, Opaki, IS; pte. L. Belk, Teilding, 48; Eflmn. H. I. Head, Akaroa, -18; Bnndsman V. Swnnson, Runhine Battn., •IS; rapt. I. E. Barltrop, Feilding, 18: EfliMi. W. K. Williams. Ohura. 17; Vic'. J. Moore, Timaru, 17; Itdmn. W. Winslr.de, Opaki, 17; Bombr. .T. Facer, Port Chalmers, 47; Sergt. F. 11. Sharhml, Sloke, 17; Capt. ,T. 11. Boss (retired list 17: Rllmn. A. M'Laven, Flag Swnnip, 17; Coi.-Sergt. J. Harrison, AVnnganui, 17; Capt. W. S. King, Linwood, 17; Sergt. I). Brown, Bruro, 17; Pte. W. Cox, Auckland, 17; Pte. J. Hunter, Tnverciu-gill, 17; Sci-pt. W. .0. Moore, Timaru, 47; Eflmn. H. Eeynolds, Christehiirch, 17; Rllmn. (J. AVhitcman, Upper I[ u lt, 17; Ellmn. H. Tripe, Jlarlborongh, 17; Kflnin. W. E. Aston, Karori, 47; IMlmn. G. Hyde, Opaki, 47; Sergt. A. P. Anderson, Wanganui, 47; Eflmn. E. Duthie, Chri&tchurch, 47 j Lieut, A. E. Aysou, Blenheim, 47; Sergt. A, Joplin, Wel-

lingtou, 47; Pie. J. G. Brown, Datnievirke, 47; Ullnin. C. Williams, Ohura, 47 Pte. A. Godfrey, \Vau»a]iiii. -I"; Pte. .1, MjJiiiuvhliii, Uiuicdin, J"; Eflmn. A. ]{.

Wills, Invcrcargill, l(i; i'lo. 11. If Donaid, Teniuka, 4(i; Cairt. 1!. F. Wilton, Mauriceville, -ili; Caiit/Ewen, Wellington, 46; Eflmn. ,1. W. Milrov, Nelson, 41! i Serprt. Nicholas, Jlai-llxiro'ugh, 46; Capt. P. J. Wain, Studholme, 4(i; Ellinn. (i. Rutherford, Mauriceville, l(i; Kflmn. L. M'Kelvie, Rangitikei, ■](>; Cadet L. Cheeseman, Tuamarina, 4(i; Corn. ,T. Drennan, Oamaru, Hi; Eflmn. C. J3att, Mangaweka, •10; Ellinn. E. Roots, Kaponsa, 41!; Ellinn. W. Oldfield, Unngitikei, 10; Eflinn. W. J. Feast, Onaki, K; Gunner E. Ballinger, Wellington, 4fi ; hergt. U. 11. Alborough, Nelson, 46; Col.-Horgt. E. I'errin, I'almerston North, 40; Pte. 11. Russell, Hutt, ■ifi; Elliun. W. J. Harris, Karori, 40; Sergt. J. Dunnill, Timaru, 1G: Pto. .1.

Pearson, Timaru, -ifi; Cant. \V. J. AVclcli. Opaki, 16; Corn. C. Sivinerd, Auckland ■Ifi; Kergt. H. C. Evans, Now Plymouth. ■IB; Eflmn. E. I'. Allen, Roxburgh, 4a'. Sergt. W. F. Warbey, Eltham, 45; Sergt. H. H. Moss, Bluff, 45; Sergt. L. Hugo. Wellington, 45; Sergt. H. Siinmonds, Picton, 45; Itiflnin. .1. S. Miller, Flap Swamp, ■15; Eflmn. J. L. Turner, Suburbs, 45; Pte. T. Goodall, Greymouth, 45; Lieut. F, Bolton, I'ahiatua, J5; Eflmn. E. C. Ball, To Kapu, 45; Sergt. W. B. Stock, Palmerston North, do; Sergt. Macinorraii, Wellington, 15.

Fifteen others wero counted out. Tyro prizes of .£1 were won by the following:—Pte. B. V.'ard, Blenheim'; Ptu. Carl Olsen, Picton; Bustler E. P. Moss, Greymouth; Eflmn. E. W. Sutton, Shannon; Pte. T. Morriss, Nelson; Ejmn. J). J. Guiney, Christchurch; Etlmn. V. A. Fenwick, Dunediii; Corn. C. Ogden, Linwood; Eflinn. N. 'Wood, Christchurch; Pte. F. AVhale, Marton, each 45.

Prizes of 10s. each were won by the following tyres:—Rflmn. S. Faisons, Te Kapun; Ptc. B. Strange-Muir, ton; Rflmn. T. 11. Boardman, Ponjrcroa; Klinin. G. L. Clark, Rangitikci; Pte. "Wcolley, Auckland; Lce.-C'orp. Millin, Timaru; Rflmn. C. Richardson, Grcymoutli; Rflmn. L. Harrison, Itnhotu; Sergt. T. Payne, Blenheim ; Rllmn. Daniell, Alcaroo ; Bllmn. J. H. Cheesoman, Tuamarina; W. Gane, Blenheim; Klinin. F. Percy, Alfredton; Eflmn. Stanton, Tauniarunui; Kflnin. T. A. S. Elliott, Arahnra; Pto. Laking, Blenheim; Eflmn. J\ J. H. C'arrington. Akarana; H. Selby, Invercargill; Rflmn.M. Jarvis. Taradale; Corp. Brydcn, Kaiapoi, each 11. One counted out.

The "Central" Again. The result of the Otago matqh involved the application of the rule about "Centrals" in order to decide the merits of three of the claimants for the place of honour in the prize-list. Each of the three made tho nossible score of SO points with his tell shots, the shot-for-shot hits, in or (i Cl . o f "centrals," bsin" as follow:—

Rflmn. Harrison—ccs3socccc—so. I'-iergt. Frank—cssscccsc-5—50 : liflnm. Cuthbertson—ssscssss3c—so.

Harrison, of course, took first place. Uitlibortson, however, scored two "centrals" only, as against Frank's five, but as Cuthbertson finished with a central and Frank with an ordinary bull's-eye, the former stepped into the second placo on tho "count-back."

HAWKE'S BAY MATCH. 1000 yards. Ten shots. Possible score 50. 'f,' n CC £ C °J v : H r adle >" ( Lin »oo<l) 49 £i, G. Guthnc (Hastings) k f, Pie. F. J. Hill (Taranaki) ..':":::: « £3, bergt. J. Duunill (Timaru) .... 47 Riflnin. F. Percy (Alfredton) 47 J. 3, Hllmn. John M'lvenzie (Opaki) 1G •£2, Lieut. AV. D. Littlejohu (Oliinemuri) .in £2, Rflmu. AV. N. Kummer'" (i'o AVharau) jg '%' Sfl" gt A r. A "' le cf son (Wanganui)".'.'.' 46 £2, Eflmn. C. ]I. Speck (Stratford) ... 48 Prizes of iil each :-Pte. Blyth, King's , ib J i*M- 11/ s - rrnnk, Nelson, 4G; Col.-hergt. W. JJusehl, AVaimea, 46; Kllmn. J. Greenwood, Karori, 4G; AV. N Masefteld, Sounds, 4G; Corpl. T. Richards Kaiapoi, 45; Gunner E. liallijiKcr, AVell!,et°n, 45; Sergt. AV. K. Yatos, Napier, Jo; Bombardier Ching, R.N.Z.A., 45; Pte J. A. Pearson, Timaru, 45; Rflmu. S. Curl ne, Ohura, 45; Capt. P. AA'ain, Studholme, 4o; Riflmn. J. AVhiroman, Upper IJutt, 4o; Pte. E. C. Russell, Hutt Vallpy, 4o; &gt. IC. li. Alborougli, Nelson t a: l\. ¥; Wl Storl:(, y. Kapior, 45; I ?"{??• h - ' ,oa(i < Napier, 45; Rllmn. 11. A\ilhams, Featherston, 44; Corp. AV Perston, N.Z.G.A.V., 44; Eflmn. G. Halli(lay, Karori, 44; gergt. R. H. Daldev. Hauraki. 44; Pte. J. G. Brown, Dannevirke, 44; Pte. H. Thompson, Napier, 44; Sergt. H. Simmonds, Waiotahi, 4J; Pte w iV , I ?-,-- tl| SP en > Popotunoa, 44; Corp. W. 1. M'Kay, Dunedin. 44; Rflmn. G. V Monk, Ngaiiawa, 44: Rflmn. AV. J Feast' Opaki, 44; Rflnin. F. Ncedham, Linton; 41; Pte. b. Clarke, Ohincmuri, 44; Trooper ft. MareiiM. Eketahuna, 44; Rflrnn J Smart, Wellington, 41; Pte. F. Maiden Aapier, 41; Pte. Logan, Blenheim ; Rflmn. R. J. lun?, Opaki, 43: A. Cameron, mvercargilt. 43; Sergt. AV. Rvder, Hastings, 43; Rflnin. H. Quarterman, Turakina. 43; Rflmn. F., Humphries, Okawa, 43; Rflmn. D. Roots, Kaponga, 43; Pre? Renton. Feathcrston, 43; Ser«t. J \ Purnell, AVanganui. 13; Rflmn. Tnke AVhitenian. Upper Hutt, 43: Kflnin J Parker. Featherston, 43; Eflmn F \' Price, AWllington, 43; Col.-Ser»t J Ha"r' moil WaiiKanui, 43; Rflmn. Man-ley, Opak, 43; Rflmn. C J. Franklin, AVeber 43; ]'te. L. Loveday, A\oodvillc, 43: Rflmn: VV. blinrman, Slmnnon. 43: Snrgt. D Rait Oisbornc. 43; Rflmn. P. England, IvarS n, 13: Serpt. A. Patrick, Auckland 43Rflmn C. M. AVeavers, Horoeka. 43: PtV AV. Glue, Timaru, 43; Pro< C r*nuChorlton, 43; Rflmn. A. A. Olivir, & King Country. 43; Rflmn. 11. T Heid Akarana, 43; Rflmn. F. Hay, Karori, 43i Ire. Lo.v, Auckland. 43: Corp. Brvden vaiapo,, 43; Lieut T. Bolton" Pahiatua! •H; l,orp. C. .Swinard, Oamaru, 43: Ser"t AA. Forster, Timaru, 43; Pte. C. Bnrkle ) «; Pte. T. Kells. Denniston! 43; Rflmn. Spencer, Petone, 43: Lce.-Corp Hunt, AAplliDßton, 43; Pte. F. Morgan Napier, 42; Pte. L. Belk, Feilding, 42; Beckincliani, Timaru, 4*' llflmii. J. Wilkie. Upper Hutt, 42; Pros' h- i. Saudford, Christchurch. 42; Rflmn' H. C. Jones, Opaki, 42; Rflmn. AV. J. Harris, Karori, 42. Thirteen were counted out. Tho following tyros won .El each — Bandsman T. Lockhart, 4th Battcrv Bar/i 42: Rflmu. R. A. Allen, Tarada'le, 42;' Rflmii. G. E. Smith, Kaponga, 42; Sergt. G. Morrison, Thames; Sergt. C. AVat-on Cnutcrbur.v; Pte. ]T. 11. Grijws, Palmerston Noi'th; Bugler R. J. M'Kcnzie, Ashburton; Rflmn. V. A. Fenwick, Dunedin; Pte. C. Moore, Tapanui; Pte. 1). Williams, Queen's Rifles.

Each 10s.-.—Corp. J. Petrie, Orcti; Sergt.-Drew, Marlborough; Sapper Rodgers. Wellington; Rflmn. W. A.'Lumsden, Sandoii, Ohakca; Rflinn. .1. IT. Cheeseinaii, Tua Marina: Seret. A. Joplin Wellington; Corp. J. Beattie, : TapanuiRflmn. L. 31'Keh-ie, Rangitikei; Pte Downer, No. 2 Native Rifles; Pte. p" Martin, Wellington; Lieut. G. Kelly, Invercargill; Trooper If. Pike, 'Marlborough; Bugler E. P. Moss, Greymouth?S J A G - . l ' a " lknor - Wellington; Capt W. 11. Cunningham. Wanganiii: Corp C Bradshaw, Bluff; Rflmn. G. Woodniass Shannon; Gunner U. V. Croxton. Welhugtoii; Rflmn. H. Letham, Akarana; J'tn. C. lerrier, Timaru. One was counted out.

EXTRA MATCH. Seven .shots at 000 yards. Possible score 'J5. '

.£1 55., Eflmn. T. Jam's, Taradale ,r> ,£1 55., ('to. H. Simmonds, I'icton x, =£1 55., Eflmn. Williams, Ohura ]]] 35

Prizes of 12s. (id. each:—Pte. G Simland, Stoke, 3t; Hflmn. J. Bradley Ihin ediu, 31; Ellmn. A. A. Oliver, Unpcr King Country, 31; Pto. }1. WarnokStoke, 31; Ellmn. F. W. Banks, Feildiir-' 31; Pte. 11. C. Evans, New Plymouth, 31Kflmn. C. Whiteman, Upper Hutt, 31Pte. A. Cowan, Napier, 31; Eflmn. J)[ Hoots, Kaponga, 31.

Prizes of ' 7s. each:—Scrgt.-Major G Evans, Christchurch, 33; Viv. W. Evdor' Hastings, 33; Corpl. 11. J. Smith, Hastings, 33; Ptc. N. F. Short, New I'ivmottth, 33: Eflmn. G. Grant, Tnradale, 33; Lance-Corpl. Ilunt, Wellington, 33'; Pte. W. Brownlie, Auckbnd, 33; Corn! C. JF. Wilson. 'Westport 33; Pte. d' Marett, Now Plymouth, 33.

MOVING TARGET MATCH. The Moving Target Match, seven shots at 300 yards, dreiv a large number of competitors to share the r £GO prize money. The target represented a head and shoulder figure in the act of firing, with a visible bull's-eyo 8 inches in diameter. A hit on any part of the target counted four points, bulls only counting to decide ties, The target appeared ill iliffer-

ent positions for three seconds on seven occasions, an interval ot from four to ten seconds being allowed between (lie appearances. The prize-winners were-:— Points. ■■Bulls." £1 10s., Lieut. A. T. Butler, Jlult Valley 28 i £1 10s.. Lieut. V. Nielson, Damievirke 28 i £2 10s., lifjniii. Blewett, Maurkcvillc 28 I! £i 10s., Kllniii. N. Wood, Christehurch 28 3 £i 10s., Cantain W. 8. Kill", Linwood 23 3 £2 10s., Sanner Rogers, Wclton J.:. 2S 3 .£1 10s., Uflmn. H. S. Ellis, I'etone 2S 1 .CI 10s., Sergt. J. Webster, Denniston 28 1 .£1 10s., Pte. T. Norriss, Nelson 2S 1 Prizes of £1 each:—Rllinn. A. M'Kay, Chorlton, 2S; Rflmn. L. Kitchen, Upper Ilutt, 28; Sergt. D. Brown, Bruce, 28; Col.-Sergt. V. 11. Baker, llutt Valley, 28; Rllmn. R. Barror, To Wharau, 28; Itdmii. J. G. Wilson, Christehurch, 21; Lieut. W. Duncan, Millerton, 21; Corpl. J. Given, Wellington, 21; Rflmn. W. K. Williams, Ohura, 21; Rflmn. .1. Liddle, Lincoln, 21; Sergt. Nixon, Wellington, 21; Rlimii. ][. Pearce, Sandon, 21; Corpl. R. Cairns, Timaru, 24; Rflmn. W. N. Masefield, Sounds, 21; Eflmu. G. R. Smith, Kaponga, 21; Rflmn. E. Williams, Ohura. 24; Lieut. Gee, Linwood, 24; Pte. 11. V. Thompson, Napier, 24; Rflmn, Spencer, Petone, 24; Pfe. Reeve, Auckland, 21: Lieut. 11. Levy, Westport, 21; Rflmn. 11. Marshall, Karori, 24; Rflmn. H. C. Jones, Opaki, 24j Col.-Scrgt. Hadficld, Blenheim, 24; Eflmn. W. E. Davies, Pongaroa, 24; Rflmn. .T. Smart, Wellington Suburbs. 24; Sergt. Mclluiish, Kaikotira, 24; Rflmn. J. Guy, Eahotu, 24; Pte. !■'. Maiden, Napier, 21; Pte. G. Crimp, Green Island, 24; Pte. J. Lunn, Dunedin, 24; Pte. G. Harrison, Wangnnui, 21; Sergt. T. Payne. Blenheim, 24; Klltnu. S. Hurst, Waihao Downs, 20.

Prizes of ss. each:—Pte. G. Sharland, Stolce, 20; Rflmn. W. P. Henderson, Sounds, 20 j Captain Irvine, Nelson, 20; Pte. N. Cook, "Palmerston North, 20'; Lieut. S. J. Bolton, Wellington, 20; Pte. Cusack, Denniston, 20; Sergt. W. .T. Crimp, Green Island, 20; Bandsman. H. Dickson, Duuedin, 20.

SERVICE MATCHES,

Two service matches—tho Special Service Match and tho Attack Match—were completed, but, owing to the pressure of wort thrown on the statistical staff by the completion of two big championship matches, and the computation of the championship aggregates, it was impossible to get out tho results before midnight. The teams' matches are also in progress, and complete results are expected to-dav.

KYNOCH CUP. WON BY PRIVATE LAKING. Tho Kynoch Cup, which is awarded to tho scorer of the highest aggregate in tho Snap-shooting and Loophole Cover Hatches, was carried oft' by Private F. Lakini;, of the Blenheim Rifles. The winner is a tyro at Trontham, but is a promising young shot with good district performances to his credit. The winner of the Cup last year was Rifleman 51. ]•!.

H. Field, of tho'Ngatiawa Club. This is the third time the Cup has gone to Marlborough. K. M. Harding, of Blenheim, carried it off in 1899, and W. N. Masefield, of the Sounds, lifted it in 1905.

CHAMPIONSHIP DAY,

In connection with the championship final by the "King's Fifty," to take place, at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon, visitors from town may travel out by tho ordinary train leaving Wellington at 1.20 p.m., and duo at Trentham Defence Siding at 2.30, and also by a special train leaving Wellington at 1.50, and arriving at the siding at 2.50 p.m. Tho official prize-giving takes place at 4 p.m., and tho return train will leave the siding at 5.50 p.m. His Excellency tho Governor (Lord Islington) will present tho priiws awarded to tho successful competitors in the various events. The Commandant of the New Zealand Forces (Major A. J. Godley, C.13.) and staff will also be present.

RIFLE CLUBS' CONFERENCE. IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS. A conferenco of representatives of rifle clubs was held last evening at Trentham, practically every club in New Zealand having someone present. President H. Marshall, of Iho Karori Club, was voted to the chair. Rilleuian E. Coady, of tho s,'iime club, acted as secretary to the conference, which was held in committee. The following resolutions wcro adopted:— 1. That the Government bo approached on the question of having a sufficient stoclc of rifles in hand for salo to members of rifle clubs.

2. That tho Government be approached with a request that ammunition for rifle clubs (especially country clubs) bo railed free of charge.

3. Tint the distinctive badge of riflo clubs b? a coloured hatband, and that all colours bo registered.

4. That, in the opinion of rifle clubs, a standard set of rules bo adopted for all '.Mence rifle clubs in New Zealand.

!). That a uniform sot of officers bo adhered to by all riflo clubs as laid down in the regulations.

G. That tho Defenco Department be, asked to obtain a contract prico for tho supply of uniforms to chibs, delivery to be laken in any quantity as required, or. in the alternative, to stock an approved material which clubs may requisition for in any quantity, and have made up. 7. That the conference be asked to pass a vote of thanks to Mr. Wentney for prosenting a shield for competition, and to Mr. Field, M.P.. and Tiiembers for their efforts on behalf of rifle clubs.

"8. That in the interest of the improveiiicut of rifle clubs, the Defenco Department, bo respectively asked that the sca.-o of allowances and price of supplies T,e tho .«amo iii New Zealand as now- obtains in Australia.

!). That it be asked that rifle clubs bs granted representation on the Executive of tho Dominion Riue Association.

10. That all resolutions passed at tho conference bp submitted to the rifle clubs prior to further action being taken. An Exp.put.ivo Coininitlep, ennsisrinn of President Marshall (TCarori), Hobb= (eWbounip), Jackson (Suburbs). M'Lachlan (deputy presidciir. Pefonc). FMlirlay (deputy president. Karori). :,nrl Rifleman K Coady (secretary), was appointed to act iii the intoro-its of rifle clubs generally during tho ensuing year. A committee ronrcsentatiVe if the Norlli and South Islands (seven members foroacli island) was appointed to draft a "et of rules.