RIFLE SHOOTING.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1889, 25 October 1913, Page 12

RIFLE SHOOTING.

[By Aperture.]

THE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING,

D.r.a. Programme,

n .'^' le prograjnine ■ for the Dominion liHie annual championship meeting, which is to bo hold at Trentham in February next, is. bound to meet with considerable approval amongst riflemen in all parts of New Zealand. The programme was fully dealt with in yesterday's D.osimon so that there is no need for me to disouss it herd., Suffice it to say that the programme seems to 'bo in thorough accordance with the objects of the association, wliich are "to encourage th& members of the New Zealand military forces to became efficient in the uso of tho rifle, and to promote rifle shooting generally, as a necessary element for the defence of the Empire." 'Every class of shot is eatered for in the new programme, in a way which has never before been dona. Tho championship series, which appeals most to the man who follows shooting as tho fine sport it is; has been extended, and will thoroughly test the skill of every competitor. There is also a sufficiently large and varied series of Service matches, including several of the most useful and interesting competitions in this branch of shooting. A complete innovation, which I feel sure will be heartily welcomed, is the miniature rifle and Morris tube series. These matches, for which substantial prices are offered, are open to till comers. Tile conditions governing tho small-arm shouting have been well thought out, and the enterprise of the D.R.A. in this rospeet should lead to a■' wider popularity for this useful form of sport. Many other useful changes—too numerous for mention lmrfr—are embodied in the programme. The D.R.A. has given ample proof of its progressiveness, and of its real desire to encourage every branch of rifle shooting. It now only remains for riflemen to do their part, by "rolling-up" in. large numbers to what gives promise of being in every respect a memorable meeting.

Karorl Club's SeasonThe Karori\Clufc. which has held tiro practice matches' this season, will comment® its official sories of matches at Trentham to-day, when Mr. W. H. Tisdall's trophy will bo fired for. Tho programme of matches for tho season, which was issued yesterday, is very complete one, and contains many interesting events. The championship matches will commence on Saturday next, November 1. Tlio championship series will comprise ten matches, in two separato series of. five matches each. Eight matches only will bo counted, but not more 'than one long-rango score may ho dropped. In each of the two "series compete turns," four matches only will bo counted. All matches will bo ten shots.

A handicap aggregate prize will be awarded to the best of the handicap men at the end of the series. Conditions will bo the same as for tho championship. . A long-rango aggregate prize will be awarded for all long-rango matches in the championship series. The Johnston Cup aggregate comprises tho short-rango matches of the championship sories of the seasons 191213 and 1913-14. One match in each of the two seasons will bo droppd. A service series will also be lired, consisting of matches 1, 2, and 3, of the 1914 U.K.A. programme. These comprise, tile Classification Practice Match, rapid-shooting, and snap-shooting. Trophies for the season will be awarded as followChampionship—First, championship shield (to be bejel for ono year), gold medal and President H. Marshall's trophy (£2 25.); second, club trophy (£2 25.): third, Mr. AV. H. Field's trophy (£1 Is.) First series—First Mr. J. F. Mill's trophy (£2 2s); so- ! sond, club trophy (£1 Is.); third, Judge Uaw-sou's trophy (£1 Is.); fourth Mr. W. C. trophy (£1 Is.); fifth, Mr. W. Blundoll's trophy (£1 Is); sixth, Mr. N. Willougliby's trophy (£1 Is.). At least two of theso trophies aro to bo won by handicap men. Tho six prizes to bo shot for in tho swmd eyries will be allotted later . Handicap Aggregate.—First, Mr. \V. Nidd's tro-j-jhy (£2 25.): second, club trophy (£1 Is.); third, club trophy (155.) Long Range Aggregate.—First (for host scoro "off the guii"), clnli trophy (£2 2s.)second (for liighest handicap man), Mr. A. Collin's trophy (£1 Is.) Johnston Cup Aggregate. First prize Johnston cup (outright); for highest score made in season 1913-14, Messrs. Judd and Randell's trophy (£1 Is.); to highest handicap man, club trophy (£1 Service Series. —First, Mrs. ITnlpin's cun; second, Captain Hall's trophy. C.A.C. Cup Mntcli.— I Two trophies, each valued at 215., havo ( heen nllotted, one for t'lio short, and /tho other for the long ranges.

.Ammunition prizes for oimli match in the championship scries will ho pivon ns follows First, 30 rounds; second, 20 rounds; linndieap men, 20 rounds. Possible _ Prizes. —For nistclics in championship series onlv: 300 yards, 10s.; 500 yards, 10s.; (100 yards, los.; 800 yard?, 10s.; 000 yards," 30s. ; 1000 yards, 40s.

No_ member may win more than tlireo Individual trophies during tha season.