DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2191, 19 October 1920, Page 2

DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB.

A general meeting of the above was held last night. There was a. good attendance, and Mr Rider presided. It was decided J,o write (he Borough Council, asking (hem to deline “young shots,” for which they donated a trophy of two guineas, explaining that there were only two members of 20 years of age, and 1 hanking the Council for the donation of live guineas. Resolved to employ an additional marker, ami (hat swing targets he substituted, for the shutter met hod. It was decided to hold a “working bee’ on the range to-morrow (Wednesday). Resolved (hat an A and B team be classified .by Selection Committee to shoot each Saturday, and that riflemen, when remain in (heir respective learns for the whole season. The President hoped to have a belt for the A team and a shield for (he B (earn shortly, to go to Ihe winner of (he highest aggregate point* off the gun throughout the season, and to remain In possession of the winners until won tint following season. Present system of automatic handicapping on tint average of three previous Mmols still lo be adhered to. All shoots throughout, the season to be at tjvo ranges each Saturday, 10 shots and a sighter at each range. All competitors must put in two shoots out of three to count for the best aggregate for belt or shield at trophy matches. Selection Committee to decide on weather conditions. Mr Head donated a gold medal to winner of belt at end of season, and Mr Rider a gold medal to winner of shield. Resolved to shoot next Saturday and the two following Saturdays for the Patron's (Mr F. Robinson’s) trophy of £2, £1 each, to be first prize for A team and B team'respectively, it was decided to forward a letter of thanks appreciation to Mrs Head for her efforts in 'organising the children’s ball in aid of the Club’s funds.