ROSS NOTES

Grey River Argus, 9 October 1948, Page 3

ROSS NOTES

/Our Own . Thei final shoot of the Ross Miniature Rife Club took the form oi a novelty snoot and the presentation oi trophies. Mr R. Jones, president o. the men’s club, thanked all those who had helped in the success ot the past year and looked forward to a similar success next season. Mrs v\. carter, president of the womens club, thanked the men who had attended to the lights at each shoot and presented them with a small gut xrom the ladies’ club. The following trophies were presented:—Tindell Cup (highest handicap score for season), C. Hamilton, Brocklehurst Cup (last 6 nights oxf ritle), C. Hamilton; G. S. Rae Cup, (intermediate section), L. Bailey, Mikonui Cup (under 21), A. Adamson; G. H. Chapman’s Prize (highest score off rifle for season), C. Hamilton; President’s Trophy, L. Bailey; Captain’s Trophv L. Gray; Sealed Number Competition, W. Mitchell, Competition (one night’s shoot), A. Philpott; Club’s Prizes, L. Gray 1, FPierson 2. C. Hamilton holds the I-lotty Button, having won it eight times. . ... , Ladies’ Trophies.—Bailey Trophy (most central bulls), Miss L. Carter; Highest aggregate off the rifle, Miss L. Carter; Highest handicap aggregate, Miss J. Allan; Stark Trophy (highest handicap aggregate over last 10 nights), Mrs L. Leggott; Novelty shoot, Miss W. Foster. Miss L. Carter holds the Hotty Button, having won it seven times. A very enjoyable evening was spent when the Runanga Miniature Riffle Club visited Ross for a return match., The result was a win for Ross by j 1156 to 1129. Following are the scores:—

Runanga.—G. Hilderbrand 98, 8. Daw 97, Mrs J. Boot 96, j. Cowan 96, G. Teasdale 95, I. Mallett 95, J. Boot 93, W. Jackson 93. P. Braithwaite 92, Mrs Burke 92, L. Patterson 92 C. Hector 90.

Ross.—W. Carter 98, C. Hamilton 98, Mrs W. Carter 97, £. Smith 97, A. Adamson 97, J. Burrell 96, W. Leggott 96, T. Manera 96, F. Pierson 96, Miss J. Allan 95, P. Head 95, F. GalIct.tly 95. After the match the visitors were entertained to supper.