RIFLE SHOOTING.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1711, 31 March 1913, Page 3

RIFLE SHOOTING.

KARORI RIFLE CLUB. RIFLEMAN I,OW CHAMPION. The ICarori Rifle Cluli concluded its championship matches on Saturday afternoon, with a ten-shot match, at 500 yards and 800 yards. Rifleman J. C. Loiv, who before the day's shoot held a lead of six points from.President H. Marshall, managed to maintain his lead, both marksmen putting np the same score for the afternoon. Rifleman Low's performance is a very creditable one, and his win lias, resulted from good steady shooting throughout .the season. .Although this is Low's first season as a member of tho Ivarori Club, ho has previously shot successfully as a member of the Civil Service Rifle Volunteers. President Marshall's club performances during the past four seasons are interesting to note, lie secured tho club, championship in 1!)11, after being runner-up in the previous season. Last year he was placed fifth, ami this year again holds second placo. ■ Tho following are, tho best aggregates for the championship:— Pearco Challenge Shield (held for one year), gold medal, and President H. Marshall's trophy, Rifleman J. C. Low, 674 points, 1. Club Trophy, President H. Marshall, GGB points, 2. Mr. 11. Field's trophy, Rifleman E. 0. Lewer, 662 points, 3. G. Tinney, G55 points, 4; J. Burns, GSO points, 5; J. G. Faulkner, 631 points, 6; K, liandell, 633 points, 7; AV. Chirnside, 633 points, 8; 11. V. Croxton, G2O points, 'J; JJ. Ciaridge, 615 points, 10.

, HANDICAP AGGREGATE. The handicap aggregate, which is fired through the same series ■ as tlio championship, is won. by Rifleman W. Chirnside, who wins outright the trophy donated by Mr. C. 0. Odlin. The club trophy for second place goes to Rifleman ,T. J,' Cassells:—Details:—Rifleman AV. Chirnside, G39 points; J. .T. Cassells, G2l points; G. Jones, 615 points; K. Priuglo, GOS points; A. Guise, GDI points; H. Colter, 59S points;.A. C. Maiscy, 592 points; and W. Harris, 581 points. '■ ■ JOHNSTON CUP. The short-range aggregata for- the seasou is won by Rifleman 11. V. Croxton, who holds for one. year the'cup presented by Major Johnston, of the North Staffordshire Regiment.. Rifleman Croxton also xins outright Mr. H. Pliimner's trophy. The following are the best . totals:— Rifleman H. V. Croxton, 439 points; Rifleman J. G. Fanlknor, 137 points; Rifleman J. C. Low, 432 points; Ritlcman J. Burns, 430 points; President H. Marshall, _ 427 points; Rifleman E. O. Lower, 42G points; Rifleman A. Caldwell, 422 points; Rifleman D. Ciaridge, 418 points; Rifleman G. Tinney, 416 points; Rifleman AY. Chirnside, '415 points.

SECOND SERIES. The competition for the second series results in a win for Rifleman .T, C. Low, who secures Mr. L. Biundell's trophy. Mr. Owen Daly's No. 1 trophy for second place goes to Riileman J. Burns, and Mi. \V. J. Muiitfoll's. trophy for third placo is won by .Rifleman W. Chirnside. Rifleman G. Tinnej; secures fourth place, and wins Messrs. Jiuld and Randeil's trophy. The fifth and /sixth trophies,, which are reserved for competitors receiving handicaps, go to Riflemen Harris and Coker respectively, the former winning .Mr. H. Coker's trophy, and the latter Mr. Ov.;en Daly's No. 2 trophy. The best scores for tile series aro as under:—Rifleman J. C. Low, 343 points; Riileman J.'Burns, MO points; Rifleman \V. Chirnside, 333 points; Rifleman G. 'J'inney, 332 points; President H. Mar-, shall, 328 points; Rifleman A. Caldwell, 327 points; Rifleman E. L. Leweiy 325 points; Rifleman D. Claridge, 323 points; Rifleman, R. Raudell, 323 points; Rifleman W. Harris, 319 points; Rifleman H. Coker, 315 points.

SATURDAY'S MATCH. The following are the scores made in Saturday afternoon's match. A rear wind made shooting somewhat difficult, and consequently the scoring was not of a high order.' Rifleman H. V. Croxtou put up,the best score with 88 out of the possible 100:— • 500 GOO • vcls. yds. H'p. T'l. Rflmn. H. V. Croxton' 4G 42 - 88 Rlimn. A. Caldwell* .. -15 41 — ft!! Rflmn. W. Harris* ... 42 35 3 £6 Dep.-Pres. W. Judd .... 44 41 - 85 Rflmn. G. Tinney. .... ,45 3!) — 84 Rlimn. J. Burns 46 .'IS — 84 Rflmn. F. W. Ching ill 42 — 82 Rflmn. J. C. Ixjw ..... 38 43 - 81 Rflmn. W. Chirnside 42 30 — 81 Pres. H. Marshall ... 4o 35 — 81 Rflmn. R. Pvingle .... 31 36 1,1 81 Rflmn. D. Olaridgc .. 41 .38 — 79 Rflmn. R. Rand.ell .... 45 34 ""-r. 79 Rflmn. G. Jones 42 30 7 . 79. Rflmn. J. J. Cassells 37 30 4 71 Rflmn. H. Coker 33 33 3 69 •Ammunition prizes.

THE SUBURBS CLUB. The Suburbs. Defence Rifle Club have now completed their shooting season with the exception of a few teams matches. The following, are the results for, the year's shooting:— First series.—W. A. Isaac, 285; A. H. Symonds, 281; I H. R. Hunt, 277. ' First prize, G. "Winder's trophy; second prize, 11. T. Pitcher's trophy; third, club trophy. _ \ . ■ Second series.—A. Turner, 257; J. ,L. Turner, 256; J. G. Newton, 256. First, T. Coltman's trophy; second, AV. F. Hornig's trophy; third, club trophy. Third series.—C. H. Graham, 176; H. R. Hunt, 171; Ji. A. Snelling, 171; *T. Goodall, 170; Stacey, 170. ('-Tied for fourth prize.) First prize, club trophy; second prize, secretary's trophy; third, club tuophy; fourth, club trophy. fourth series.—H. R. Hunt, 207; .T. E. Given, 2G6; A. H. Symonds, 265. . First prize, Hempton- and Bellamore's tropliy ; second prize, Witcoinbe . and Pyin's trophy; third prize, club trophy.

Club Championship, 1913. Tho Club Championship contest resulted as follows:—H. R. Hunt, 1106, -1; J. L.' Turner, 1082, 2; W. M. .Taekson, 1053, 3; W. J. johnyion, 1030; T. Goodall, 1026; C. J. Fisher, 102 G. First prize, smoker's companion, holder for ono year, presented by J. G. Newton, and special prize presented by DE'pt.-President Graham; s2cond prize, lltssrs. Strange -and Co.'s trophy; third prize, D. H. Hunter's trophy. 500-yard Aggregate.—A. Turner, 363, 1. Gold m<fdal, presented by W. H. Cook. Tho President's Aggregate. Handicaps excluded, same condition as championship.—ll. R. Hunt, 1106, 1; AV. A. Isaac, 1101, 2; A. Turner, 10!)0, 3; *G. Oliver, 1082; . X/. Turner, 1082. ('Tie for'fourth prize.) First prize, the president's trophy; second prize, Messrs. Stewart Dawson's trophy; third prize, J. L. Turner's tropliy; fourth prize, J. Smart's trophy. 'The Luko _ Aggregate. Long-range aggregate.—lf. R. .1 funt, 385, 1; W. A. Isaac, 381, 2; .f. if. Ross, 380, 3. First pny.v Jlr. and Mrs. J. .I'. Luke's Irophy; second prize, A. R. Browne's trophy; third, club trophy. Alirainar Aggregate. 200 to- COO yards.— A. 11. Symonds, 722, 1 ; F. Since,v,' 719, 2; A. C. liell.'injore, 7IS, 3. First prize,' F. ll'Pa Hand's trophy; peeond and third prizes, club's tiofibic-s. 700 and .1000 yards Aggregate,—A. Turner, 271, 1. Tropliy presented by Jlrs. \V. M. Jackson. Newton Cup.—Challenge cup to be held for one year, presented by Mrs. J C! Newton.—Dopt.-President 'Newton ' °(j points, 1; *A. 11. Symonds, 17; »A.' Turner, 17. ('Tied for second prize.) First, prize, cup and special trophy; second prize, club trophy.

PETONE CLUB, The Petono liiilo Club lielcl tho second shoot of the third series on their range at Waiweht on Saturday afternoon, the ranges being COO and 800 yards. A bad light and tricky wind mitigated against brilliant shooting. In 'spite of these,' however; some fairly good scores were registered, Rifleman H. Ayson's 10 at tho longer rango being especially creditable. Rifleman C. R. Morris (B Class) lopped the day with 91. (13 and -18). Details of the scores are as follow:— . A Class. 600 800 yds. yds. Tl. Iftl'inn. ft. Ay.'on 10 1!) St) ](llmn.. \V. Jsnilinger ;.10 17 S7 I'llmn. AV. iM'Uvride 13 . It S7 Riflemen 11. (lallic-n. 10-41—St; J. Car--12—1--I—»2; Olciinip, W-:1S—78; Clout, 11—37—78; A. Balliugcr, IL'~3O-7S; H. C.

Russell, 32—d0—72; Deputy-President .1. M'Lachlau, 18-ir-.'.0. B Class. . Rtlrun. C, It. Morris ;13 48 fll Uitinn. fx. Hogg, senr 11 3 Si Htlnin. W. Ryan -H 3S S2 Rilleuien I. Warburlon, :ir>—-10 — 7*>: Ed--1 in. 10—35—75; S. Knight, 33—(i'.l. C Class. Kllmn. A. Selwood 'It 37 SI Rtlmn. T. Finlayson 35 -15 Ml Pres. R. Flaws 37 _ 23 (ill Riflemen Devine, 31—23—57 ;• Hn;,'g, junr., 2G —2.S —51; Cleudoii, 13—retired—13. PEJONE V. KARORI. On Saturday, March 15, the Pctone Club fired their annual match against the Karori Rifle Club at the WaiweUt r-i n;.'e, and proved the victors* by a margin of 23 points. Some good scores were registered, Rifleman Tinney, of Karori, iiolching 101) points for his team. Rifleman K. G. Gallieu topped the score for his side with 98. Particulars of the scores aro as follow Petono .Rifle Club. 300 500 000 yds. yds. yds. Tl. Rtlmn. R. G. Gallien 32 31 32 98 RHmu. J. Carter 31 35 30 90 Kllmn. W. Ballinger 31 31 ,2S 90 Rflmn. Clout 28 32 31 91 Rtlmn. Glennie 32 31 28 91 RHmu.. Jt'llvrido 32 33 27 92 Rtlmn. A. Ballinger... 20 32 30 91 Pres. J. M'Lachlan... 31 .31 29 01 Rtlmn. n. Russell ... 32 31 28 !91 Rflmn. W. Ryan .... 22 31 21 '77 Grand total Karori Rifle Club. Rflmn. Tinney 32 31 31 100 Pres. Marshall 20 31 31 91 Rflmn. Lower ' 32 3!) 30 92 Rlilim. Clo.\ton 29 29 33 91 iifimu. Plimmer 30 31 29 90 Uflnin. liulfoi'd 30 28 31 tiO Rltliin. Low ...'. 30 30 28 88 Rflmn. Grimstono ... 28 32 28 Bti Rflmn. Chirnsido ... 27 31 27 S5 Rfinin. Willoughby ... 30 22 23 82 Grand total SO7 n HIGHLAND RIFLE CLUB. The Highland Riflo Club continued the championship series at Trentham last Saturday afternoon. . Tho scores also counted for the monthly trophies. A gusty wind varying from left to right mailo shotting difficult, as is shown by tho appended scores. Deputy-President Shannon made tiie best shoot of the day, and under'the difficult circumstanccs that obtained it was a very creditable performance indeed. The following are the best scores:— \ \ 500 COO yds. yds. h'p. T'l. Demity-Pres. Shannon 13 12 0 85 Rflmn. Eves 42 38 0 SO lUlniii. Sneddon 40 39 0 79 Mlllll. Martin, 42-35-77; Rflmn. Morrison, 30—30—75; Rllnm. James, 10—35— 75;'Rflmn. Davidson, 41—31—75; Pres. M'Douald, 35—33—71; ißflmn. Conibear, 37 -33-70. Next Saturday's shoot will witness the close of the club's programme. Shooting will.tako placo at 800 and 900 yards.