NEW ZEALAND BISLEY

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 182, 4 May 1925, Page 10

NEW ZEALAND BISLEY

BELT MATCHES COMMENCE SHOOTING CONDITIONS TRICKY DETAILS OF SATURDAY’S SHOOTING (From Our Special Reporter.) Trentham, May 2. Trentham was in tricky mood to-day for th; continuation of the N.R.A. meeting. Eearly in rhe morning the sky was heavily overcast, making the light dull and sighting difficult. Towards midd’-.y it lightened, and p.ntclies of sunshine prevailed As the light improved, however, the wind conditions got worse, and at times there was a mirage which caused trouble. On the whole the wind was from the left rear, 1 equiring •allowances averaging two to three left, but frequently it would suddenly whip in from the right, requiring as much as seven degrees on sights. Although 600 yards was the furthest distance fired, tliis variation was sufficient and rapid enough to . cause several ‘misses. After lunch the sky again became heavily overcast, and the light to commence was very thick. It lifted a little iatef on, but rain set in soon after 3 o’clock, and shooting for tlie day was abandoned. Fortunately it otdv interfered with the first stage (300yds.) of the next match, two Belt matches now being completed. The first range fired in the morning was 600vds., concluding the opening match, of which the two previous distances (300 and 500 yards) had been fired the previous dav. Wind conditions were not so difficult'early as they were later, and although no possibles were recorded, aggregates of 101 and 100 were obtained. The score of 101 was put up bv a South Island tyro, AV. J. Gibson, of Papakaiao. On Friday he had made 34 at 3()ovds. and 35 at 500yds. To-day lie added 32 to his overnight total, and was top scorer for the. match. Owing to’thc opening match prizes being confined to competitors in their respective grades, Gibson missed the A grade first prize of £5, and had to take the, first tyro prize. In the A. grade, J. C. Feast', of-Greytown, was on to)> with 100, his totals being 34, 33, 38. He was closely followed by his brother, IL W. Feast, who scored 98, and there were several 97’s. The conclusion of the opening match left the wav clear to commence the real business of the meeting—shooting (<>•■ the Ballinger Belt —and a start was made at the 500 yards distance of the Marlborough Match. Conditions were still variable, but on the whole good, with Treuth,uni’s occasional steady patches. The 500 yards distance is also an easy one, and some hot shooting tool: place. Possibles were recorded by P. B. Goldfinch (Old Navals) »>nd A- AAA Soix-r (Taumarunui), while H. 11. Donald (Opaki) got nine bulls and an inner, and AV. S. Mills (Kiwi) four bulls, an inner, and five bulls. C. J. Nix (Feather Mon also dropped only one point. This range,completed, the competitors moved back to 600 wards and fired the ten shots of the Canterbury Match It was here th: 4 trouble began, as the wind freshened, with strong gusts, and also changed its direction very suddenly. Hivti scores were not made, a 16 by AY 7 . N. Masefield (Marlborough) being on top. Masefield was i-'n early morning arrival, having been enabled, at the eleventh hour, to come to the meeting. Outers and even misses were a common feature of the scores. For instance, C. I’. Nix, who had just macle 49 at 500 cards, could get only 32, while J. C. Feast, the century maker in the opening match, got 36. AV. 11. Feast, a wellknown marksman, could register only 37. all on, but he is shooting this year much below his usual form. There were, however, several solid shots, who hung on well in the lower 40’s, and kept up good positions in the aggregate .After lunch the 300 yards distance of the Marlborough Match was fired. A poor light affected some shooters, but conditions generally were vastly iin'pioved on the morning, the wind having dropped to a gentle breeze, which was gradually dying. Some hot shooting took place, and possibles in quick succession were put on by Boon (Karori), .Tames (Napier), j. C. Feast (Grevtown), and Mills (Kiwi), while E. Ballinger (Petone) nine “bulls” and an inner, and H. Donald (Opaki) 49. -As Mills had put on 49 at the 500 yarejs. range he took the match with the splendid total of 99 out of a possible 100 points; while Donald, with his two 49’s, was only another point away. It was brilliant shooting. While shooting was m progress tlie firing points were visited by ,the Minister of Defence, Sir R Heaton Rhodes, who was attended bv Colonel Hughes, chief executive officer, and Mr. \V. Bellingham, secretary. Lady Rhodes will present the trophies and prizes ou. Wednesday afternoon. i Rifleman I’. B. ■ Goldfinch (Old Navals), who scored a possible at the .500 yards distance in the Marlborough Match, and is well up in the aggregates, was taken to the AY 7 clliiigton Hospital on Saturday night. Goldfinch was taken ill coining to the range, but lose at this period."* Karori lost Croxhe stuck out the day, and although feeling far from well he shot brilliantly. On returning home, however, he collapsed and was ordered to hospital bv tlie doctor. It is particularly hard hick that this should occur during the meeting when he is in such good form. It is a coincidence that two Wellington clubs, Old Navals .and Karori, should lose the services of their best shots at this period. Karori lost Croxton the previous week. Riflemen will be pleased to hear that the ex-champion is making satisfactory progress. . Monday will be a busv das’. A start will be made with the Auckland Match (300 and GOO yards), after which the Westland Match (500 and 600 yards) will be fired. This will complete the 1 rentham (short range) aggregate. It is also intended to complete the 800 yards distance of the first long-range match.

The statistical staff, tinder Captain Felton, is to be congratulated upon the prompt manner in which results are posted. Visitors to the camp who have inspected Captain Felton’s system state that it is unrivalled. During recent years postal arrangements in camp have been very convenient for competitors. This year, however, they find tlie camp office closed, and business has to be conducted at a store outside the camp gates, which now acts as the local post office. As there are now about 500 people in camp for the shooting, and from now onward there will be a considerable number of Territorial and other trainees in camp almost continuously, it would seem to be a good commercial proposition for the Postal Department to revert to liaving the office restored to its former locale. ' PRIZE LIST OPENING MATCH (300 . 500. and 600 yards, seven shots at. each distance). A Grade. PS-—pn rnn. J. c. Trerlown) ... 100 M-Pflmn. H. W. F-xu-t (fl.iwtown) ... 98 £3—Onnt. TI. Simmonds iWansranni)... 97 The following won £2 eachßflmn. W. J. Henry (Christchurch). 97; Den.-Pres. A R. Barker (Linkwater), 97; Rflmn. A. VI Swaueon (Karori), 97; Pres. W. W.

Healey (Niho Niho. King Country), 97. The following won £1 eavti:- llltiuu- HT. Boon (Karori), 97; llftuin. M. <). Connor (Napier), 96; Itllniii. 11. It. Hunt. (Sub urbu), 96; Proa. W. 11. Ballinger (Petone). 96; Rfljim. 0. J. Nix (Featherston). 96; t’res. JI. Donald (Opaki), 95; Pres. JL T. AUirstiall (Karori), 95: lllluiu. D. J. Guiney (Petone). 95; Jlltniu. It. Caughley (Karori), 95; Rtiinn. J. Lt. Slanssen (Nelson). 95; Sgt.-Major 11. b. Frank (N'.Z.l’.S.), 95; Uftnin. A. Harris (Subur >s), 94; lillinn. K. .1, Keeton (Akarana). 94; IHlmu. 8. I'. McLean (Suburbs), 94; llrhnn. W. Mclvor, (t’clone). 94; Klluin. J. Smart (Suburbs), 94; Rtiinn. T. Goodall (Suburbs), 94; Klimn. W. U. Kenning (Nelson), 94; Rfluin. J. McKenzie (Opaki). 94; Ritrnn. YV. K. Williams (Oluira.), 94; Rtimu. T. Orr' (Greytown). 94; Rflmn. G. A. Lyles (Napier). 93; Pres. F. 11. James (Napier). 9.>; Lieut. YV. Duncan (Westport), 95: Ritrnn. 11. Rupert (Timaru), 93; lltlmti. G. R. Smith (Hawera), 95; Itllmn. 11. Irotman (Grevtown), 95; Lieut. J. 0. Munro (oth O. 93; Lieut. A. J. Green (Westport , 93- liilmn. 11. Reynolds (CUiristchureh), 93. Nine others were counted out. B Grade. £3—liflnin. H. Harris (Christchurch)... 98 £2—Major J. Potter (Akarana) 96 The following won £1 each.-Rflmii. P. B. Goldfinch (Old Navals), 96; Rtlmn. G. G. Turnbull (New Plymouth), 96; Pres. D. 1' Keir (Ashburton), 95; Hllmn. J. B. Bair stow (Greytown), 95; Rllmn. J. Burns (Ka rori). 94; Capt. K. Simpson (4th YVaikato Reg.), 94; Pres. F. J. Silviers (Kiwi). 94; Rilmn. 11. Forwards (Kaiapoi), 94; Dep.Pres. A. J. Pieterson (Auckland) 94; Capt. C. J. Ifollard (Opotiki). 93; Rflmn. R. Breingen (Gisborne), 93; G. Grurdiuer (liavelock), 93. The following won 10s. each.—Rumn. J. McCallum (Renwick), 93 : Rtlmn. 1). Calder (Patea), 93; Qt.-Master-Sgt. YV. T. Facer (N.Z.G. Art. -Reserve, Dunedin), 92- Sgt.Major J. 8. Thomson (N.Z.P.8.), 92: Rflmn. F. B. Chittock (Timaru), 92; Itflnm. G. 11. Taylor (New Plymouth), 92; Rflmn. J. Cutset! (Kanieri) 92: Rflmn. YV. Sutherland (Goodwood), 92; Rflmn. F. J. Jeune (Gisborne). 92 : Rflmn. F. A. Ingpen (Frankton). 92; Rflmn. R. Vennell (Te YVharau), 92; Rflmn. J. Ball (Kaiapoi), 92; Rflmn. YV. D. Croasan (Goodwood). 91; Bflmn. 11. S. King (Wanganui), 91; Itflmn. T. A. Mar. rett (New Plymouth), 91; Rflmn. P. C Hamilton (YY’anganui), 91; Rflmn. F. YV. Cox (Linton), 91; Rflmn. F. Hood (Featherston), 91; Rflmn. 11. Mosley (Oamaru). 91; Rflmn. H. Elroy (Christchurch Railway), 91; Rflmn. C. Richardson (Grey, mouth), 91; Rflmn. V. Jones (Kimbolton). 91; Rflmn. T. R. Lambert (Kaituni). 91: Rflmn. C. D. Arnold. (New Plymouth), 91; Rflmn. J. P. McCarthy (Patea). 90; Lieut. J. C. Paroell (Otago Regiment'. 90Seven others were counted out. Tyros. , £2—Rflmn. 'W. J. Gibson (Papakaib) ... 101 The following won £1 each. —Rflmn. D. H. Clement (Ashburton). 96; Rfliiin. E. J. Dudgeon (Nelson), 96; Cadet H. Judkins (Christchurch). 95; Rflmn. YV. J. Johnston (Christchurch Railway). 95: Rflmn. t:. Butters (Rangiora), 94; Rflmn. D. Robertson (Karori), 94: Rflmn. YV. R. Brunton (Hawera), 93; Dep.-Pres. J. McNeill (YY airoa), 93; Rflmn. O. J. M. Clark (Auckland) 93 The following won 10s. each. —Rflmn. W. R Barrett (Christchurch Railway), 93; Rflmn. L. G, Benton (Featherston). 92; Rflmn. A. YV Powell (Akarana), 92; Rflmn. H C. Russell (Okawa). 92; Rflmn. K. Lovell (Renwick), 92; Rflmn. D. Murray (Dunedin). 91; Hfimn. J. E. Harris Jj • Rflmn. 11. C. Russell (Auckland), SO; Rflmn D. McKenzie lOcaki), 90; Rflmn. E. J. Booth (Hawera). 90; Rflmn. A. I. Graham (Dunedin), 90; Rflmn. D. McGovern (Alfredton), 90; Cadet R. A. Hare (Old Navals), 90; Rflmn. H. T. t. Cooks (Flaxbourne), 90; Rflmn. J. Milligan (Awa huri) 90: Rflmn. A. J. Smith (Napier) 90. Pte T F. Anderson (7th Reg. Pahlatua; 89; 'Rflmn. R. Tilsley (Akarana), 89. Two were counted, out. CANTERBURY MATCH. (600 yards, 10 shots.) . A Grade. £5— Capt. YV. N. Masefield (Marlborough Oil 454-Oapt, A. 8. T. Butler (Karori) £4-Lieut. F. J. Soler (R. of 0. Marton) 45 £3-Rfimn. D. J. Anderson 4a £3—Vice-Pres. V. C. Keeley (Cambridge) 45 The following won £2 each, yieut. W Duncan (Westport), 44; Rflmn. H. Hunt ISuburbs), 44; Rflmn. E. J. Heston (Akaraua). 44; Rflmn. J. R. Yeandle (Ashbur ton), 44; Rflmn. A. E. Halmshaw (Ohustchuvch)> 44. The following won £1 each.—Bflmn. L A. Caldwell (Karori). 44; Rflmn. YV. 8 Mills (Kiwi). 44; Capt. r. Bolton tMastprton) 43; Rtlmn. F. D. Sutton (Linkwater), 43- Pres. J. Bruce (Cambridge) 4e; Rflmn L'. Whiteman (Upper Hutt). 43; Rflmn. Jas H Frazer (Kaitangata). 43: Rflmn. L. 8. King (Wanganui), 43: Rflmn. IV. Mclver (Petone) Hfimn. H. Hughes (Wanganui), 43; Rtlmn. E. Bailey (Kimbolton), 43; Rflmn. J. Bryden (Kaiapoi) Pres. I'11. Ballinger (Petone) 43; Rflmn. YY. H. Thomas (Upper Hutt), 34; Rflmn. H. 1. L. Cooke (Flaxboijrne), 43; Rflmn D. J Guiney (Petone), 43; liflmn. I. C. Hop(New Plymouth), 43; Rflmn. A. G. Deioie (Akarana), 43; Dep.-Pres. M. E. Jones (Timaru), 43; Rflmn. YY'. H. Harbour (Oamaru). 43; Rflmn. If. A- Ci-omie (Ashburton). 43; Rflmn. W. J Johnston tChrist church Railway), 43; Bflmn. H. YV. Feast (Greytown). 42; Pres. I. H. Jam-.». (Napier) 42; Rtiinn. F. G. Stokes (Kinohaku). 4'>- Rflmn W. A. Kenning (Nelson), 42. Rfimn. J. C. Carter (Linton), 42; Rflmn. E. C. Russell (Nelson), 42; Rfluin. C. J. Cole, man (Linkwater). 42: Rflmn -I- ” n :' ns (Karori) 42- Dep.-Pres. P. Jack (Christckureh Railway). 42- Rflmn, Tuke Whiteman (Upper Hutt). 42; Rftmn. J. H " ha ti (Tuhirangi), 42; Rflmn. It. Braingan (Gjsborne) 42; Itflmn. J. McCallum (Boiiwick) 42, Rfluin. U Pask (Linkwater). 4Z. B Grade. £3—Rflmn. B. YVillis (Jyaponga) 45 £2-Rflnin. N. Willoughby (Karori ... M The following won £1 each.—Klimn. G P Harrison (Hawera), 42;. Lieut. 1. bliarland (Renwick). 42; Rflmn. J- Scott (letonej, 42; Rflmn. P. B. Goldfinch (Old Navals), 42; Bflmn. S. McNab* (Danne-vu-ke), 41; Rflmn. J. G. Turnbull (New Plymouth). 41. The following won 10s. each.—Pres. G H Atkins (Unutoke). 41; Rfluin. G. Peterson (Renwick), 41/ Rtlmn. J. B. Bairstow (Grevtown). 41; Rflmn. T. Fraser (Kai tangata). 41 ; Rflmn. 11. McElroy (Christchurch Railway). 41. Rllmn J. Kulsou (Kanieri), 41; Rflmn. 0. E. Peake (Kai tuna) 41; Pres. F. O. Ooxhead (luhora) 41; Bflmn. M. P. Chapman (Wairoit).' 41Bflmn. T. YVarburton (Petone). 41; Bflmn T W Cox (Linton). 40; Rflmn. D. Laldc* (Patea). 40; Rflmn. S. Pederson (•apier). 40; Rflmn. F. C. Kennedy (Frankton). 40 Seven were counted, out. Tyros. £2-Rflmu. C. F. Sharpe (Flaxbonrnc)... 4z The following ..won £1 each.—ltflmn. 1. L Bryden (Benwick). 42; Pres. G. K Hddv (YVairoa). 42; Rflmn. B. Chapman (Old Navals). 42; Bflmn. J. E Harris (Linkwater). 42; Rflmic K. DoyCU (Benwick). 42;'Rflmn. M. C. Russell (OkaAva). 41- Rflmn. D. J. Pring (Auckland), Dep. Pres. -1- 'McNeill (Wiiiroa). 41; Cadet 11 Judkins (Christchurch). 41. The following won 10s. each.—liilmn. C P. Jeffery (Kiwi), 41; Rtlmn. fl. YY ans hrougli (Wanganui). 41: Bflmn. J- Mill! gau (Awahuri), 41; Pres. F. B. Franklyn (Old Navals), 40: Rtlnin. 8. H. YYallm (Cambridge). 40; Rflmn P- H Neal Ro’ l ea) 40; Rflmn. D. Banks (Kimbolton), 40; Rflmn. YV. J. Gibson (Panakuio). 4C; l ! Jt mn J. R. Chapman (Wairoa). 40; Rflmn. Yy. A Graham (Dunedin), 40; Rflmn. O. .Cawy (Patea). 40; Itflmn. K. Anderson (Kaituna). 40. MARLBOROUGH MATCH. (500 and 500 yards. 10 shots at each distance). A Grade. £s—Rflmn. YV. S. Mills (Kiwi). 50. 49-99 £4=Pres. H." H. Donald (Opaki), 49. 49--9 S £4-Rflmn. P. B. Goldfinch (Old Na.va.ls) 46, 60— yo £3-Rflmn. C. J. Nix (Fcatherstonk £3—Rflmn. E. Ballinger (Petone). 49 37-9* The following won £2 each- Rflmn. U. McKenzie (Opaki), 95.; Itflmn. W. J. G re f; n (Okawa), 95; Rflmn. 11. Boon (Karori). 9a. Bflmn. J. 0. Carter (Linton). 94; Ires. W. H. Ballinger (Petone). 94 The following won £1 each.—-Rflmn. 11. R. Hunt (Suburbs), 94; Bflmn. J. V>. Milroy (Waimea), 94; Rflmn. B. Piper (uhiistchurch), 94; Rflmn. J- O. Feast (Grey, town). 94; Rflmn. H. Koppert (Oaipaiu). 93; Rflmn. K. Loveh (Renwick). 93; Rflmnx L. 'Pimm (Kaiapoi). 93; '?■ Guinov (Petone). 93: Rflmn. 11. E. Graham (Dunedin). 93; Rflmn. A. G. Devore (Akarana). 93; Rflmn. J. Smart (Suburbs). >3: Rflmn F. W. Cox (Linton). 93; Rflmn. D. Calder (Patea). 93: Pres. F. G. Hanklyn (Old Navals), 93; Dep.-Pres. li. H. Fittest (Cambridge), 93; Dep.-Pres. A. K Barker (Linkwater), 93; Pres. F. H. James INapier). 93; Rflmn. A. YV. Sopor (Luamarina). 92; Rflmn. D. J. Anderson (Kaihuna), 92; Rflmn. K. Anderson (Kaihuna). 92; Rtlmn. K. McKenzie (Featherston), 92; Rflmn. G. P. Harrison (Hawera), 92; Rflmn. J. F. McCarthy (Patea), 9-; Rflmn. 'E. J. Reston (Akarana). 92; Lieut. A. J. Green (Westport). 92; Rflmn. 8. McNabb (Dannevirke). 92; Sgt-Major It. L. Frank (N.Z.P.S.), 92; difliTin. E. 1. bandfoici (Christchurch), 93; Bflmn. A. H Jones (Hawera), 92; Rflmn T. H. I e rd <Knitaial. 92- Rflmn. R. O. Russell (Auckland). 92- Rflmn. L. G. Benton (Featherston). 92; Bflmn. A. Govcnlock (Wanganui), 91: Rflmn. YV. A. Kenning (Ndleon). 91; Pres. D. F. Keir (Ashburton). 91; Rflmn. YV. Sutherland (Goodwood), 91. Nine were counted out.

B» Grade. £3—Rflmn. J. Kulson Kanieri) 94 £2—Rflmn. J. Burns (Karori) 93 The following won £1 each.—Rflmn B. Dunn (Suburbs). 91; Rflmn. S. 0. Hay (Christchurch Railway). 91; Rflmu. J. BBairstow ( Ireytowu), 91; Bflmn, F. <J. j

Hogg (New Plymouth), 91; Rflmn. M. Carey (Patea), 91; Rflmn. J. Vitetta (Nelson), 90. The following won 10s. each.—Rflmn. V. Jones (Kimbolton), 90; Rflmn. T. Erickson (Kaiapoi), 90; Rfimn. T. A. MarrettJNew Plymouth), 90; Rflmn. J. McCaHum (Benwick), 90; Rflmn. R. Willis (Kaponga), 90; Lieut. F. Shariand (Renwick), 90j Major J. Potter (Akarana). 90; Rflmn. E. S. King (YVanganui), 90; Rflmn. T. Whiteman (Upper Hutt), 89; Rflmn. F. Yates (Napier). 89; Rflmn. C. Richardson (Greymouth), 89; Rflmn. H. Harris (Ohristhurch), 89; Rflmn. G. Gardner (Havelock). 89: Rflmn. S. Mayhew (Linton), 89. Five were counted out. Tyros. £2—Pres. G. F. Joblin (Opotiki) 94 The following won £1 each. —Rflmn. L. C. Neal (Ronga). 91; Rflmn. V. Timms (Christchurch Railway), 91; Rflmn. G. S. Webster (Waverley). 91; Rflmn. D. Robertson (Karori), 91; Rflmn. I. D. Brunton (Hawera), 90- Rflmn. J. E. Harris (Linkwater), 90; Rflmn. 0. C. Carey (Pate_a). 90; Rflmn. V. Vitetta (Nelson), 90; Rflmn. D. Murray (Dunedin), 90. The following won 10s. each.—Rflmn. T. A. We-f (.Auredton). 89; Cadet H. Judkins (Christchurch). 89; Rflmn. E. J. Booth (Hawera), 89; Pres. G. E. Eddy (Wairoa), 88; Dep.-Pres. J. McNeil Wairoa). 88; Rflmn. E. J. Dudgeon (Nelson). 88; Rflmn. F. Benton (Featherston). 88; Rflmn. H. E. Simpson (Ronga), 88; Rflmn. H. Beach (Waimate), 88; Rflmn. A. W. Powell (Akarana). 88; Bflmn. F. T. White (Okawa), 88; Rflmn. R. A. Shields (Wanganui), 87. Ten were counted, out. TRENTHAM AGGREGATE LEADERS With three matches gone the leaders in the Trentham Aggregate (for all scores at 300. 500, and 600 yards of B series), are;— W. S. Mills, Kiwi (Dunedin) 234 G. Goldfinch, Old Navals 234 H. Hunt, Wellington Suburbs 234 W.. 11. Ballinger. Petone 233 H. Donald, Opaki 232 D. J. Guiney, Petone “1 H. T. Boon. Karori J. C. Feast, Greytown 230 11. W. Feast, Greytown 230 E. J. Reston, Akarana 230 A. R. Barker, Linkwater 200 J. Burns, Karori F. H. Janies. Napier ; - zZB D. J. Anderson. Kaituna Capt. H. Simmonds, YVanganui ffl7 W. Kenning, Nelson A. Halmshaw, Christchurch J. Kulseu, Kanieri 227 K. Lovell. Renwick W. J. Green, Okawa J. B. Bairstow, Greytown A-./ BELT LEADERS Two matches, comprising three ranges (300 500, and 600 yards) of the Belt series, and the Imperial Aggregate, have been fired, and the leading men are;— W S. Mills. Kiwi (Dunedin) 143 P. Goldfinch. Old Navals 138 11 Hunt, Wellington Suburbs 138 H. Donald, Opaki 137 D. J. Anderson, Kaituna :- 137 W. H. Ballinger. Petone 137 J. O. Carter, Linton 136 B. Piper. Christchurch 1® D. .1. Guiney. Petone G P. Harrison.' Hawera. 136 A Devore. Akarana ! J® A. Reston. Akarana- 1® E. Ballinger. Petone ... 13a Capt. YV. N. Masefield, Marlborough 135 F. H. James. Napier 135 J. Kulscn. Kanieri 13§ J. Burns, Karori J® W. J. Green, Okawa 1® K Lovell. Renwick 1® R. Willis. Kaponga - 1® A. Halmshaw, Christchurch 1® C. Whiteman, Upper Hutt 1® W. Thomas. Upper Hutt D. McKenzie. Opaki J® I, A. Caldwell, Karori 1® F. Hogg. New Plymouth 134 ISLINGTON CUP The Jslington Oup, awarded to tlie best score in the Tile competition of tno service series by teams of five men was won by Wairoa with score 80, out of possible . 125. Runner-up wag Greytown RIFLE CLUBS’ CHAMPION TEAM’S MATCH Leading teams in this event, which, consists of all scores in the Belt series (including: the King’s match), are as fol-

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lows:— Marlboro’ Canterbury Club. match. match. Tl. Pet one 455 206 661 Onaki 461 190 s 651 Wellington Suburbs ... 45? 196 651 Linton 446 204 650 Grey town 454 196 650 Christchurch 445 205 ! 646 Karori No. 2 ... 441 206 647 Karori No. 1 ... 447 200 647 Kaiapoi 449 196 645 Akarana 443 201. C44