DUNEDIN RIFLE CLUB.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2733, 20 November 1871, Page 2

DUNEDIN RIFLE CLUB.

The second match of the summer series of the Dunedin Rifle Club came off on Saturday last, when 50 members competed at the North Dunedin Range, 20 at the Waikara Range, eleven at the East Taieri, and six at the Port Chalmers Range. Subjoined are the scores of ten prize-takers

MATCH. A friendly match took place this morning at the North Dunedin Range, between the Oamaru and North Dunedin Rifles. The conditions were:—4oo, 500,? and COO yards ; five shots at each ; any position throughout; no sighting shots ; nine men aside. The former [team are in town to see the great match between Mr Walker and Mr Christie, and also intend to have, a trial with the East Taieri men to-morrow morning, when it is hoped they will have better weather, as it was blowing a perfect hurricane this morning from the S. W., and of course spoiled the chance of anything like good shooting. The subjoined are the scores : NORTH DUNEDIN RIFLES.

The Saratoga Sun estimates that 87,000 dollars are annually spent for liquor in that town,

THE PARLIAMENT OF 1871.

(From the Wellington Independent.) Anna virunique cano. —Virg. (Continued.) Then J, Munro, a silent man, of whom I little know, Except that he’s despondent and his name is J. Munro. And Murray of soprano tones "a voice and nothing more,” Who can turn out Constitutions by the dozen —ay the score. O’Conor the O’Conor I’JI be sorry when he’s gone, Who calls himself an Irish King, and the O’Conor Don. O’-Neill of hesitating speech, a sound, wellmeaning man, And Ormond who appears to say as little as he can. O’Rorke who in committee sits beneath the Speaker’s chair, And when anyone wants snubbing is most certainly “allthere,” Parata next, a well built man, who always voted right, But would be an ugly customer to challenge to a fight; And Parker of the velvet coat of whom there’s nought to note Save that Ids name is Parker, and he wears a velvet coat. And Parker Charles who from his seat has turned Sir Darid out, Though whether he can till it, is just open to a doubt. And Peacock who’s from Lyttelton, and has the father been Of a little Bill intituled “ The Agricult’ral Lien. ” And Pearce of solemn visage with his neat arranged cravat His Reply to the Address, and unexceptionable hat. And Reeves, elect of Selwyn, who has worked with might and main To get his little nincpence on the hundred pounds of gain. And Reid, who like a terrier is quick and sharp and keen, And thinks the squatters rats that ought to be his teeth between. I guess he’d shake ’em rather, and perhaps ’twould serve 'em right; And if he didn’t kill ’em, that they’d get a mortal fright. And Reynolds -Cave cavern! who is always to the fore To pounce upon the people who too often take the Boor. He’s right well up in precedents—looks out with keenest eyes, Lest some “wretched little swindle” take the members by surprise, And Hhodes from Akaroa, who one speech has only made, In urging that his railway o’er the mountains ha surveyed. And 'Richardson, of Christchurch, with a clear and business head; And t’other Richardson—of whom there’s nothing to be said. And Rolleston, dismal Rolleston, whose countenance would suit, (And eke his ways), the billet of an undertaker’s mute. And Shephard, J,, of Nelson, calm and thoughtful, speaking well, Though he doesn’t try to make himself appear a bloated swell. And Shepherd, “Oh, the snider" \ who his pleas mt watch doth keep, O’er the ladies in the gallery, his dear, h’s chosen sheep. And Stafford— now I’ll wipe my pen, and treat him with respect, Although the House, his talents great, has chosen to negUct. No doubt he’s rather clever, but do doubt he’s rather slow; Or he’d have played a better game, and not been treated so. I believe he’s quite astounded, and disgusted too to boot, That the heaven-born legislator for the country didn't suit. And now t’is mine how he became a haunted man to sing, By a monster that unwittingly he took beneath his wing, I’w as made of bits of paper, that were better in the fire. And telegraphic messages, upon a frame of wire, (’Twas in the figure of a man—if I the picture drew, The features of a B—rt—n would I think appear to view,) And presently it moved—it spoke— it wagged its heavy head, And “ Evidence ! more Evidence !!” were all the words it said; And evidence came pouring in from North, East, West, and South: Still “Evidence! more Evidence!!” was ever in its mouth. It stretched its wiry fingers, and it pointed to the Bluff, To Tuapeka, to the Sea, and would not cry “ Enough,” It gathered ’neath its awful power, ten more unhappy men, And when the ten would sit on it, it sat upon the ten. It haunted all the passages, it followed at their heels, It stood beside those luckless men where’er they took their meals. And, gathered round the festive board, they scarcely dared look up Lest the monster put bis finger in the platter and the cup. And sleep forsook their eyelids while they tossed the weary head, For the dreadful thing stood evermore beside each member’s bed. And thus for niuetyjdays prevailed the spell, and in their ire, Those members cursed, with curses deep, that awful thing of wire. Then, oh what joy ! it shrunk, it bent, it fell upon its side, And, by the grace of Providence, at last—at last it died. Then with a shout the ten arose, and Stafford led the van, And crushed to thousand fragments that ■weird image of a man. But long will they remember; will they tell from sire to son, The Frankenstin that Stafford raised in I: ighteen -seventy-one. Next Studiiolme comes, who always gave a straight consistent vote Indeed, it can’t be said that he has ever turned his coat. And Steward, who for harbor works is always fain to fight, And who, I do believe, believes that his belief is right. He’s great upon that Chinee , and it’s confidently said

That he means to set the fashion with a pigtail on his head. Then Swanson, not a polished man, but sensible and sound— An honester than whom is not within the Chamber found. And H. K, Taiaboa, who expects a regal throne, . And claims the Middle Island for a kingdom of his own. . And then Kakaiiiana Takamoana -his name . T Is long enough to make a hue, and there I leave the same. And Thomson, from the Clutha, who s a Scotchman there’s no doubt— Though he scarcely need have told us, tor we might have found it. And Tribk, who is an editor, who cometh from the West, , , , . And to support the Ministry hath done his “level best.” . And Vogel !—Now, 0 muse of mine, thy sweeping pinions plume, Ere thou the task of Julian song dost venture to assume. . , Sing how for thrice ten hundred pounds ne took a journey home, And travelled like a conqueror with captives back to Rome. , .. .. (“Rome” means New Zealand, here 1 hint), and Rome will soon grow rich— That is, if Rome avoids a grave in Speculation’s ditch. , , ~ , . “Hope lighteth all”; let’s hope the best, and cheer with Hip ! Hip ! Hip ! Although some people tell us there s a Jonah in the ship Novt Wakefield, Edward Jerningham, the people's chosen man, Who’s gone back to the people on a most eccentric plan, . , And Boanerges Webster, who laugheth loud and long, ~ , . And on sheep and cattle questions speaks in accents deep and strong j And White, of Hokitika, who if he had tried in time, Would have made a splendid actor lor a Christmas pantomime ; And Williamson of Auckland, with his deep and solemn tones, Suggestive of the churchyard, the charnelhouse, and hones ; And Reader Wood of pleasant speech, whose grammar’s always right, And who has also always been a true-blue Staffordite. n i Last comes the Clerk, with gown and bands, and Greenwood with the mace, The Messengers in blue and red, who Hit about the place, The Clerks and extra Clerks, the whom you scarcely can miscall, For they are either Majors, Subs, or Captains one and all. * * * And now my task is over, and I’ve only just to add, , That the Session’s almost over, and lor one I’m very glad. So sing we dulcu domum, pack our boxes and go home, And tell to our constituents “What things are done in Rome.” J, A.

<A r a n ra TS ns * £ t*. 0 o 8 o o w s cn ofl +» o H Gun, Fordycc, A.C. ... 19 7 10 15 51 „ Morgan, P.C.N.B. 17 14 13 6 50 Vol. W. Hutchinson, N.D 14 16 10 8 43 Vol. Marshall, No. 2 . . 16 16 14 — 45 Sergeant Nightingale, N.D 16 16 13 _ 45 Gun. A.Creagh, D.N.B 15 13 11 6 45 ,, A. Granger, ,, 11 15 9 10 45 „ Kettle, P.C.N.B. 13 14 8 10 45 Vol. Cowie, No. 2 16 15 13 — 44 ,, M'Laren, S.D. ... 17 17 10 — 44

400 yds. 500 yds. 600 yds. Total Sergt. Nightingale .. ' 15 11 3 29 Sergt. Pollock 10 16 9 35 Corpl. Hutchinson .. 16 10 2 28 Yol. T. E. Hutchinson 19 9 10 38 Yol. Cherrie 8 8 8 24 Yol. T. Wilson ... 13 12 12 37 Yol. Black 16 16 9 41 Yol. Miller 12 o 12 26 Yol. W. Hutchinson 16 11 7 34 Average—84 4-9 OAMAKU TEAM RIFLES, 292 400 yds. 500 yds. 600 yds. Total Sergt. Henderson 10 7 3 30 „ Ross 13 5 16 34 ,, McKenzie ... Corpl. Baudiuet 7 12 13 33 9 7 7 23 ,, Bennett 6 11 G 23 Voli'. Rule... 13 15 11 39 „ Kirk 12 12 11 35 „ King O 11 12 26 ,, C. Rosa 9 18 13 40 Total 282 Average—31 3-9 Majority for North Dunedin Rifles . . 10