Shooting.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 23 April 1913, Page 3

Shooting.

llifle Piactice for the year was opened at the Helensville School last Saturday, when about a dozen hoys were present, and good scores were registered. The best on the Department Target were Sergeant Masters 06) and Privates W. IVk-g.son [27 and 24)' and Eames (25 and 25) while of the recruits the most promise was shown byH.Hafford (25) an.i L. Moy-le (20)'. Kecruhs use the Hazard Target nntii their scores justify promotion to Departmental Target, which is much smaller. ... ..^ ...

A. short instructory practice- was held prior to"commencement pf-shodf-ing and it is a matter fftr' regret that this was not taken advantage of by a large number of hoys, — haijely jhali: the number possible- being -present. How veer, those that" rolled lip; made up in keenness whaf they lacked in numbers and the OiC. reports that he has some very, promising material to work on. It is intended to make a big efforfthia year to lift the North Island Shield, so nearly won last year. ,;

Followers of the '' dog and gun " pas-time are awaiting with interest the advent of the shooting season. . The Kaipara river "is literally "teeming" with ducks and sportsmen should have a good "time. Many of the usual haunts of the hire's, lakes and swamps are practically dry owing to the dry summer, and the river, is thus' their chief resort. There are a few pheasants and quail about, also rabbits, but most of the sport in this district will be among the water-fowl. - -