RIFLE MATCH.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 445, 17 November 1875, Page 2

RIFLE MATCH.

A match between ten men from H.M.S. Sappho and the same number—members of the Christchurch Volunteer Artillery, was fired off yesterday at the Hillsborough range. The conditions were seven shots each ; ranges, 200, 300, and 400 yards ; position—2oo yards, standing ; SCO, kneeling; and 400, any position. The Sappho men were victorious, winning by 21 points. SubLieut. Roope was in charge of the blue jackets, and Captain Craig of the C. V. A. The following are the scores : Sappho. Eavis ... ... ... ... 67 Baker 63 Smith ... ... ... .. 59 Pemberton 56 Pacey ... ... ... ... 56 Lawrie 48 Hogden ... 45 Jones 42 Adams 36 Phillips 40 Total 512 C.V.A, Capt Craig 48 Sergt Fox 63 Gunner Hill 62 Bomb Burnett 53 Gunner Paton 51 Sergt-Major Raven 60 Gunner Roberts 49 Gunner Strange 48 Sergt Piper 37 Collier 30 Total 491 At the conclusion of the match Captain Craig expressed himself pleased at meeting the men of the Sappho in friendly contest, and also at the manner in which the arrangements bad been carried out. He trusted that the C.V.A. would, at some future time, again meet their friends, and concluded by calling for three cheers for,the Sappho, which were heartily given. Sub-Lieut Roope then called for three cheers for the Christchurch Artillery, which were given in true British sailor style. Colonel Packe, who was present, expressed the pleasure he had experienced in witnessing the match, and said he would give a prize of one guinea to the highest scorer in the Sappho team. Eavis was then called forward, and received the money from the colonel.