THE VOLUNTEERS.

Evening Star, Issue 3984, 1 December 1875, Page 3

THE VOLUNTEERS.

The final competition for the Bolt of the North Dunedin Hifles took place at six o'clock yesterday morning at their range.- the morning was beautifully fine, but a half gale of wind prevailing at 600 yds prevented any tall shooting being made. Below we give the totals of the first stage, together with the extended scores made at the final stages by the highest six ac the finish, by which it will be seen that Vol. J. Mitchell, by his excellently steady shooting throughout, is the winner, and becomes the wearer of the trophy for the ensuing twelve months. The conditions of the competition wore—Seven shots at 200,400,500, and 600 yds ; one sighting shot ; class targets. First Competition, a 200 and | 500 yds. 400 yds 609 yds C£h Vol. J. Mitchell ... 45 4146133 4212013 41 89 Vol. T. Frederick 50 3414433 3032024 39 89 Vol. A. Allen ... 41 3344331 3304012 40 81 Lieut. Pell ... 43 334rK'3 3332044 40 83 Vol. H. Millar ... 45 3313111 3001003 35 SO Sergt. Douglass ... 42 3112303 0013131 36 78 Total 503 Average—S3 5-6ths per mAu. At the Waikari butts yesterday, the City Guards fired for the Company’s belt, and several money prizes. The ranges were 700, 750, and 800 yards, five shots at er.ch. The wind was blowing very hard, which .accounts for the comparatively poor scores. '/Tie following were the highest scorers :—Vol. J. Webster, 32; Yol. \V, Webster, 30 ; iMeut. Douglas, 27 ; Corporal Treseder, 27 ; Sergeant < oxhead, 26, Yol. J, Webster holds the belt for the next twelve months.