ON THE MOUNDS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1624, 16 December 1912, Page 3

ON THE MOUNDS.

SATURDAY'S SHOOTING. AT TRENTHAM AND ELSEWHERE. Tho conditions ior the continuation- of the Riflo Club shooting at Trentham and on other ranges last Saturday wcroonthe whole good. In fact, it was probably tho best Saturday for shooting so far this season. SUBURBS V. KARORI. On Saturday at Miramar a trial of strength took place between the Suburbs and Karori Defence lUtie Clubs. Three matches were fired, two teams of ten men from each club, while tho third match was tho highest eight scorers from each club during tho day. Tho latter conditions are the same as the "Daily 31a.i1" Empire conditions. The Karori Club were very cordially reeived by the Suburbs men, and the matches wers fired in. a fine spirit. Tho lady friends of tho latter club were very kind in providing afternoon tea for tho visitors, a. compliment which wn» much appreciated. As these tiro ohibs aro amongst the strongest in. the Dominion, keen interest, was taken in the match in local shooting circles, and a number of spectators journeyed to Jliramar to see tho battle. Both clubs sported their colours, Suburbs being green and blue, while Karori wore the navy blue and white. The conditions were quite against brilliant scoring, a nasty and very gusty northerly-wind proving decidedly difficult to negotiate. A great fight was expected between tho No. 1 teams. In this match when the first half of each team had finished at 300 vards, the scores were exactly level, 146 points each. In tho last half, however, Karori secured a small advantage, leaving this range with a narrow lead of 6 points—Karori 297, Suburbs 291. Going back to 500 yards, tho force of tho wind was felt, and magpies, and even outers, made their appearance on the targets. Karon's first half gained a further nine points here, tho efforts of the second half giving them another two points' advantage. This left Karori a lead of 17 points, tho totals now being-Karon 559, Suburbs 572. At this range Willoughby, of Karon, was easily highest scorer-, with 33. At COO yards, with a failing light, conditions .became rapidly worse. When the first half had finished Suburbs pulled back a point, l reducing Karon's lead to IG. The second division, however, gained a further 15 points for the leaders, Karori thus winning a very keenly-fought match by 31 points, the final totals being—Karori BG9, Suburbs 838. The.highest scorers were J. Burns, Karori, and J. Turner, Suburbs, each 92, and really good efforts for the day. In the match between the No. 2 teams, Suburbs turned the tables, and after a very exciting finish secured a welldeserved win by 10 points.. Going back to GOO yards, 18 points behind, the Suburbs men mado a splendid finish, pulling the match out of the fire and securing a splendid win. In the match, counting tie highest scorers of each club, Karori secured another win, the totals being— Karori 715, Suburbs 700. Willoughby, of .Karori No. 2, also put up tho good score of 92. Captain .T. G. Koache kindly acted as range officer, Sergeant-Major Rose taking choree of the trench At'Trentham, Karori No. 3 team, after a very pleasant match, defeated A Squadron, Gth Mounted Eifles, by 50 points. Rifleman Conirie, a young shot, was top with tho really splendid score of 89 at 500 and GOO yards. Eiflemail F. W. Ching coached tho team. , Matciuunder "Daily Mail conditions, viz., highest eight scores, made in each club on the day's shoot:—Karori: Burns 92, Willoughby 92, Faulkner 90, Low 89, Chirnside 89, Tinney SS, Lever'Bß, Kandell 87: Total, 715. Suburbs: Turner 92, Mitchell 90, Smart 87, Stacey 87, Hunt 87, Newton BG, Whitemon BG, Boon 85; total, 700. Majority for Karori, 15 points. KARORI NO. 1. Rifleman J. Burns, 30-31-31-92; Rifleman J. Faulkner, 30-31-29-90; Rifleman A Low, 30—25—29—89; Rifleman W. Chirnside, 30-29-29-89; Rifleman G. Tinney, 29—29—30—SS; Rifleman E. Lower, SO—3o—2S-S8; Rifleman H. Plimmer, 29— 30 _2S-S7; Rifleman H. Bulford,' 32-29-23—Si; Rifleman H. Marshall, 28-28-27 -S3; Rifleman V. 7 . Judd, 23—27—24—79; totals, 237—292—280—-869. SUBURBS NO. 1. Rifleman J. L. Turner, 31—31—30^92; Rifleman J. Smart, 29-29-29-S7;, Rifleman TI. Hunt, 29-31-27-S7; Rifleman G. Wliiteman, 30—29—27—8G; Rifleman H Boon, 29-29-27—85; Rifleman F. Price 30-26—28—Si;. Rifleman W. M.. Jackson, 30-31—20-81; Rifleman W. J. Johnston, 25-25-29-79; Rifleman J. H. Ross, 30—25—24—79; Rifleman C. J. Fisher, 28-25-25-78; totals, 291-281-266 ~~ " SUBURBS NO. 2. Rifleman H. Mitchell, 29-30-31-90; Rifleman F. Stacey, 29—29—29—87; Rifleman J. C. Newton,. 20—31—29—8G; Rifleman ,T. Chapman, 29-21-31-84; Rifleman H. Snelling, 29—2-1—30—83; Rifleman H. T. Pitcher, 30-27-26-83; Rifleman T. Goodall, 2S-20-2S-S2; Rifleman G Oliver, 2G-2G—29-81; Rifleman A. Bellamoro, 21-28-30-73; Rifleman W. H. Cook, 19—23—21—6G; total, 821. KARORI NO. 2. J Rifleman N.Willoughby, 29-33-30-92; Rifleman B, Randall, 2S-29-30-87; Rifleman A. Fellows. 28—30—29—87; Rifleman J Turner, 30—30—25—85; Rifleman D. Claridge, 20-27--25-S1; Rifleman J. Babe 31—2C —24—81; Rifleman G. Jones, 21-23-31-80; Rifleman W. Harris, 23-20-26-75; Rifleman E. Coatly, 2G-24-24 -74; Rifleman A. Caldwell, 27-27-15-69; total, 811. „ . . A ladies' match was fired in conjunction with the above teams' matches, 25 yards, miniature rifles. Scores:Mi«s N. Gallic-ban. 27; Mrs. A. Turner, %■ Mrs. Fellows, 25; Miss Curran, 21; Mrs.' White,. 22; Mrs. Fellingham, 22; Mrs. Stacey, 22; M'.ss I. Galhchan and Miss Smart, each 18. Next Wednesday and Saturday the Suburbs will visit Trentham for longrango shooting at' ranges seven shots at 900 and 1000 yards. (Train, 1.10) Tho club will be represented at tlio Wanganui RiftY Meeting, by the following:-R. H. Hunt; J.'Smart, H. Sncllmg, B C. Barkle, H. Mitchell;. and W. H. Cook. . HIGHLAND RIFLE CLUB. Second match in. second monthly series. Scores to count for championship and Licut.-Col. Mackintosh's trophy. Ten shots at 500 and GOO yards. Scores :— A 'CLASS. President M'Donald, 4S-35-G-S9; Bifleman Cotterill, ™°™* Eyes 15—10—So; Rifleman Pitt, 43-40-1 —84;' Rifleman Sneddon, 33-41—1—S3; Rifleman Brooke, 43—37—1—81; Rifleman Davidson, 41-37-rl-79; Bifleman Spengt'r. i.jJso-2-76; Dep.-President Shannon, 40-32-3-75; Rifleman Combeor, « _9,£_7_75j Rifleman Martin, io—26-/1. B CLASS. Rifleman Mortenson, *»*»■ man Morrison, 40-37-77; Rifleman Peart <ii—"l—l3—os; Rifleman 31 blade, At—li -Ui Rifleman Hayes, 23-IC-9-48. PETONE RIFLE CLUB. Thej Petono Defence Rifle Club held their- first field day this season on the •ango at Waiwetu on Saturday. There were about a hundred friends present, including lachcs;.*-and Messrs.'A. Ballinger, Rubin King, .and E. P. Bunny. Apologies were received, from Messrs. T. M. Wilford, 31.P-, C. Trevethick, J. Ballinger, C. Hollard, and E. P. Rishworth. „ .. , In his address of welcome the president <Mr S. .V. Burridge) paid a tribute to Mr'Rubin King, a veteran of the club, who, despite his 81 years, was still yot able to use a rifle. The programme was then proceeded with, after which afternoon tea was handed round. In the ladies' match Miss Ballinger and Mrs Bird tied for first place with 23 each', and in the shoot-oft' Mrs. Bird won with 25, as against.Miss Ballingers 23. The prizes were presented by the president, "at tho conclusion of the matches. The'scores are as follow:— VicvPresident's Match; 7 shots at 300 ywls:-A. Ballinger, 33, 1; J. Ingram, •4 2; R. King, .25, 3; Patron M. A. Grace, 22, 4. ■' . Ladies' Match; 5 shots, immature rifle'. -MKs Nell Balliiujor, 23; Mrs. C. Bird, •vjt'- Mrs. Arson, 22; Miss Spimlle, 22; Mrs. Cleudon, 21; Mrs Flaws. 21; Miss Faulkner "0; Mrs. M Laughlan, 20; Mrs. Bal20; Miss Ballinger, IS;. Mrs. Carlev" 19; Mrs-. M'llvriile. 18; Mrs. Knight, 17;' Mrs. Warburton, lfi; Mrs. Orr, 15; Mrs. Finlinson, 14.