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Evening Star, Issue 4296, 2 December 1876, Page 3

Lftto Advertisements. qTAGO rifle ASSOCIATION. the THIRTEENTH annual PRIZE-FIRING Will be bald at the OBEEN ISLAND BUTTS ON THURSDAY, 7th, FRIDAY, Bth, SATURDAY, &IH DECEMBER. FIB ST MATCH.—2OO. 500, 600 yards; aeren shots at each range; 200 jjards, standing; other ranges, any position; Wimbledon (1873) targets and scoring. _ Ist prize, presented by J. Hislop, Esq.— Shield and Vases, value £lO 10 0 2nd prize, presented by W. H. Haydon, Etq., Imperial Hotel—Cake Basket ... 4 4 0 3rd prize, presented by Messrs Oliver and Ulph—Electro Hot Water Jag ... 210 0 4th prize, presented by Messrs Brown, Ewing, and Co. —Opera Glass ... ... 22 0 sth prize, presented byJ. Walls, Esq.— Cruet 6th prize, presented by Messrs Burton Bros.—l2 Views 110 0 £22 16 0 SECOND MATCH.—3OO, 500, 600 yards ; seven shots at each range; Wimbledon (1873) targets; any position. Ist prize, presented by his Worship the Mayor—Cup RlO 10 0 2nd nrize, presented by Messrs Q. and T. Young—Clock 6 10 0 3rd prize, presented by T. Dodson, Esq., Empire Hotel—Studs ... 4 5 0 4th prize, presented by Messrs H. Wise and Co. —Field Glass 2 12 6 sth prize, presented by Messrs Gunn and Boss —Fish Slice 22 0 6lh prize, presented by Messrs A. and T. Burt—Roller Skates 2 0 0 £27 19 6 THIRD MATCH.—400,500,600 yards; ten shots at each range; Wimbledon (1873) targets. Ist prize, presented by Messrs S. Kohn and Co.—Silver Watch ... £8 8 0 2ud prize, presnted by W. L. Philp, Esq., Shamrock Hotel - Studs 5 5 0 3rd prize, presented by J. F. Jones, Esq., Wain’s Hotel—Watch 4 4 0 4th prize, presented by Messrs Matboson Bros.—Vases, Dresden China 3 10 0 sth prize, presented by S. Jacobs, Esq.— Field Glass 2 10 0 6th prize, presented by M. Mendershausen, Esq.—Meerschaum Pipe 2 0 0 • £25 17 0 FOURTH MATCH.—SOO, 600 yarda; 10 shots at each range; Wimbledon (1873) targets; any position. Ist prize, presented by Messrs Beaver Brothers—Cap £l2 12 0 2nd prize, presented by W. Thompson, ieq., Criterion Hotel—Bronze Horses 10 10 0 3rd prize, presented by Messrs Park and Curie —Barometer Clock 5 5 0 4th prize, presented by L. Court, Esq., Otago Hotel—Biscuit Box 4 4 0 sth prize, presented by Messrs Weir and Samson—Vases 3 0 0 6th prize, presented by Mosgiel Company —Suit 210 0 £3B 1 0 AGGREGATE PRIZES FOB THE FIRST FOUR MATCHES. Ist prize, presented by Major Stavely (specie) -£2O 0 0 together with medal of the National Rifle Association 2nd prize, presented by Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen—Picture ... ... 12 12 0 3rd prize, presented by D. M. Spedding, Esq.—Oil Painting 10 10 0 4th prize, presented by Messrs Douglas and Falconer, Douglas Hotel—Gold Chain ... ... ... ... ... 4 4 0 sth prize, presented by Messrs Oliver and Ulph—Electro-plated Jug ... ... 310 0 6th prize, presented by Messrs North and Scoullar—Card Table 3 3 0 £53 19 0 FIFTH MATCH.—Ladies’ Challenge Shield, to he shot for after the completion of the first four matches. SIXTH MATCH—Carbine Match: 200, 800, 400, 500 yards ; 5 shots at each range; Wimbledon (1873) targets ; 200 yards standing. Ist prize, presented by Messrs P. Haymon and Co.—Cup £l2 12 0 2nd prize, presented by Messrs Gibbs and Clayton—American Stove 6 6 0 3rd prize, presented by Messrs De Baer and Co. —Silver Light Lamp 4 0 0 4th prize, presented by the Mosgiel Co.— Best pair Blankets 2 10 0 sth prize, presented by G. Dowse, Esq.— Whip 110 6th prize, presented by Messrs Smith and Marshall—Pair Spurs 0 12 6 £27 1 6 SEVENTH MATCH. —Consolation Match: 400, 500, 600 yards; 7 shots at each range; Wimbledon (1873) targets; any position. Ist prize, presented by J. Rattray, Esq.— Clock £9 9 0 2nd prize, presented by the Now Zealand Clothing Factory—Chinese Toilet Set G 6 0 3rd prize, Messrs Edmond, Forsyth, and»t‘Neil —Revolver 4 4 0 4th prize—Writing Desk 22 0 sth prize—Workbox 1 10' 0 6th prize, presented by J. Reauy, Esq.— Whip ... ... 10 0 £24 11 0 EIGHTH MATCH (for Small-bores).—Boo, 900, 1,000 yards; 7 shots at eaoh range; any position, Ist prize, presented by Messrs Watson Brothers (Watson’s Hotel)— Clock ... £lO 10 0 2nd prize—Oil Painting 4 4 0 3rd prize—Small-bore Flask 2 0 0 £l6 14 0 NINTH MATCH.—Cadet Match (open to all members of Cadet Corps); 200, 300 yards; 5 shots at each range; class targets; any position. Ist prize, presented by Messss Harrop and Neill—Gold Medal £5 5 0 2nd prize—Rifle Cup 3 10 0 3rd prize, presented by J. Mills, Esq,— Revolver 3 3 0 4th prize—Gold Pencil Case ... ... 22 0 sth prize—Inkstand 1 10 0 6th prize, presented by Messrs Eeith and Wilkie—Book 10 0 7th prize, presented by R. T. Wheeler, Esq.—Book 110 Bth prize—Silver Pencil Case 0 15 0 £lB 6 0 RANGE PRIZES of £l, in specie, will be given in the Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and Clh matches. REGULATIONS. Rifles, Ac., Long or short Snider, Enfield, or carbines; 577-bore, us issued by the Government - minimum pull of trigger, 61bs ; sights us per Government pattern; sights may be blackened, but no other color will bg allowed. Cadets to fire with the arms snpiilied to their respective corps. In match No. 8 any rifles or sights may be used, provided they nre in accordance with Wimbledon regulations 1875, minimum pull of trigger, 31bs; only two competitors allowed to fire from one rifle ia this match. No artificial rests allowed. Steel barrel rifles are permitted to compete. Slugs may be used, provided they are attached to the swivels on the stock of the rifle and are of Government pattern. No tampering with rifles allowed, and the Council may, at its discretion, disqualify any competitor from competing in any one match or for the whole meeting if found guilty of any improper act. In such case the entrance money and subscription to lie forfeited. JLnaooedieuce to the officer in charge of tke squad to be sufficient to disqualify competitor for that match. All complaints to be made to the officer in charge, who will, if necccssary, enter a protest with the Council, who will cause the matter complained of to bo investigated. Any competitor having his rifle loaded unless when in front of |his squad aud about to fire, or discharging his rifle unless at the target without the permission of the officer in charge, to be fined 2s fid for the first offence; the penalty for tue second offence being disqualification for the match in which it occurs. Every competitor, under the penalty of disqualification, to present his rifle for testing and examination to the officer in charge immediat-ly upon the completion of his shooting ; the rifles may be examined or tested at any time during the firing, at the discretion of the officer in charge. Carbines to be allowed two points at 600 yards in matches of seven shots at each range, aud throe points in matches of ten shots at each range. In order to gain this allowance competitors to fire through the match with a carbine. 'lies to be dicided according to Colonial Govern mont regulations. In case of a tie between Euflelds and carbines, the highest actual score on the target to be the winner. Fees payable.—Members' subscription, 10s 6d ■ entry money for each match, 2s Pd- Cadet® Is only. Arrangements have been made for a special train to leave town at a quarter past four each morning. Full programmes can bo obtained, and tho prizes seen, at the Secretary’s Office, I’riuces street. Entries will he received at the Secretary's office from 7 to D p m. on Monday and Tuesday.*4ih and sth inst. Country Members allowed to enter up to too time of firing, SYDNEY JAMES, Secretary.