TRIUMPHANT RIFLE MEN.
(per press association.) Woodville This Day. Nelson the champion Rifle shot and other members of the Woodville Rifle Club had a enthusiastic reception on Saturday on there return from Wanganui On the arrival of the train, after hearty congratulations the champion was carried shoulder high to a carriage and a procession was formed consisting of the band volunteers, Mounted Rifles, carriage containing shooting men which was drawn by a number of enthusiasts and several hundred people. All the streets were paraded, and they were beautifully lit up with Chinese lanterns most of the way, and flags on prominent buildings. A halt was made in front of the Borough Chambers and congratulatory speeches were delivered by the Mayor and others. It being Saturday night business could only be suspended for a short time. The victorious riflemen will be entertained at a social on Wednesday night.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 1 April 1901, Page 3
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147TRIUMPHANT RIFLE MEN. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 1 April 1901, Page 3
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