THE VOLUNTEERS.
The North Dunedin Rifles fired their handicap match at Pelichet Bay, yesterday afternoon, at ranges 200, 400, and 600 yards ; fiy.e shots at each ; position—standing ac 20 apd any at SOO %nd 600. The weather was dull and cloudy, and but indifferent shooting was made. Bab-Lieut. Pell conducted the firing, twenty-one members competing. We append the scores of the nine highest, who are prize-takers :
The second competition for the Portobello Company’s Challenge Medal took place at the Company’s butts on Saturday last. The wind was blowing a gale across the range from the right, otherwise the day was fine. Conditions: Ranges, 400, 500, and 600 yards ; five shots at each range ; any position throughout; medal to be won three times. The following are the highest
200 400 600 points yds. yds. yds. alwd. T1 Vol. Alex. Allan .. 17 16 8 — 41 Yol. Thos. Johnston 13 12 9 7 41 Sergt. I). Cherrie .. 16 18 5 — 39 Yol. D. Shepherd ... 11 10 12 6 39 Sergt. II. Pollock .. 18 14 6 — 38 Corp. J. Mitchell ... 11 12 6 5 37 Yol, John Frew 10 17 0 — 30 „ Jas. Douglas .. 11 15 8 — 34 Thomas Short.. 11 10 7 6 34
scorers : — 400 500 COO yds. yds. TI. 24343 22203—36 Vol. Boht. Seaton ....... 23330 Vol. W. Gr. M'Oartney 33233 32302 22232-35 Vol. John Dickson 34232 22323 20223-35 Lieut. John M'Cartuey 32322 23230 23232-34 3ub.-Lieut, D, Dickson 24323 42332 02002—3
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Evening Star, Issue 3203, 27 May 1873, Page 2
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239THE VOLUNTEERS. Evening Star, Issue 3203, 27 May 1873, Page 2
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