RIFLE SHOOTING.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1993, 25 February 1914, Page 9

RIFLE SHOOTING.

WAIRARAPA ASSOCIATION

' The annual meeting of the Wairarapa Riflo Association, was told on Monday evening last, when somo fifty members were present. Sir Walter Buchanan occupied the chair. The annual report and balance-sheet showed the association to bo in a satisfactory financial position. Somo £74 had been expend ed on targets,- and tbe necessary repairs, etc., carried out. The splendid gathering. this year spoke volumes for the progress-of the association. The secretary submitted a rough statement, showing that the present meeting would be '_a success from a financial point of view. The question of southern members being able to arrive rhei;o earlier was discussed. The chairman (Sir W. CBuchanan) said it would give him much pleasure to assist in bringing about an alteration in the time-table for that occasion if possiblo, Mr, H. Marshall paid a deserved compliment to their' secretary (Mr. AVebster) for the manner in which he had carried out his duties. In appreciation of such, ho moved that the salary, bo raised by £5. Mr.'W. Kummer seconded. In thanking those present, Mr. Webster said there were other matters which neoded attention first, and ho would, in accepting the bonus, bo ploased to hand it over to the association towards orccting suitable accommodation for the secretary and his assistants on the rrfnge. (Applause.) ■ On the motion of Mr. Kummer,' the executive was empowered to erect a suitable building on tho range , for the secretary at a cost of about £10. On the motion of Mr. J. R. King, seconded by Mr. H. Marshall, a hearty vote of: thanks _ was accorded Mr. A. Matthows for his services as range officer. The health of Sir Walter Buchanan was toasted enthusiastically, and the meeting, which was undoubtedly one of the most: enthusiastic in the annals of tho association, .terminated. BISLEY MEETING. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright "Times"—Sydney "Sun." Special Cables. (Rec. February 24, 5.30 p.m.) London, February 24. The War Office lias postponed the new conditions for the territorial competitions' a> Bisley until 1915. •