J BATTERY.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 106, 15 April 1884, Page 2

J BATTERY.

EASTER CARBINE TOURNAMENT. Yesterday morning broke grey, cold, clear, and calm, with just enough wind to carry away the smoke and so prevent its interfering with the sighting—in fact it was the ideal of a shooting day. Shortly after ten o’clock the members of the corps began to cross the river preceded by the band under Mr. Faram, and afterwards fell in at the range where they were inspected by the commanding officer, Captain T. W. Porter, and then put through various evolutions by Captain Winter comprising manual and field exercise and skirmishing. In fact too much time was taken up before the competitions were begun, as it was found, later in the day, impossible to get through the programme. There were not many visitors present in the morning, but about twelve the ladies began to put in an appearance, a circumstance which tended greatly to add to the interest of the proceedings. The first event on the programme was:—

Battery v. All-comers.—Five aside. Five shots at 300 and 500 yards. Prize: Lunch to winning team. The scores were 146 to 155, the Allcomers winning by 9 points, Taylor being top score at both ranges. Civilians Match.—Five shots at 200 and 400 yards. Twelve entered, O’Meara and Nasmith tying with 38—the latter being declared winner on account of having made most points at the long range, Pavitt was third with 37 points. Publican’s Match.—Five shots at 200, 800, and 500 yards. Prize, handsome silver cup. Eighteen entered for this which proved the most interesting event of the day. At the 200 yards range, Allom put in a well scored 21, and was only tied by Hansen, the two being 3 points ahead of the other 16 competitors, Turton, Featon, and Uren, having failed to score 12 points were scratched. At the 300 yards both Hansen and Allom fell away ; Morrison (2), and Warren scoring the highest, the former taking second place at this stage. Vennel and Lee were out of it and had to retire. Hausen now made his highest score at the 500 yards, and put up a splendid 24 out of a possible 25, followed by Captain Winter and Nash, with 19 points each. But Allom’s high score at starting standing him in good stead placed him second (with a total of 52), to Hansen (62), with Nash third, (50). Ladies’ Match.—Three shots at 400, 300 and 200 yards. First prize, Butter-cooler to highest score (married) ; second prize, Field glass to highest score (bachelor); third prize, Pickle jar, to third highest score, and fourth prize, Spoon, to lowest score. Eighteen entered. Allom took the Ist married man’s prize and Warren 2nd, both with a total score of 81. Nash carried off the bachelors’ prize with a top score of 36. The spoon fell to Turton with a score of five.

Band Match.—Open for Bandmen only. Range, 300yds, 3 shots big target. Ist prize, Lamp 2nd prize, Hat ; Brd prize, Set of Jugs. Faram, 10 ; Mogridge, 2 ; J. Nash, 15; Whitby, 4; Reed, 8 ; J. Brown, 8; Hall, 4; Woodmas, 4. Running Man Match.—Range, 200 yards, 5 shots. Ist prize. N. Z. Clothing Factory’s Hat; 2nd prize, Powder Flask ; 3rd prize, Book. Outsiders winning to take half pool. There were ten entries for this competition, but only the following five scoring :—Hanson (Ist), 5 ; B. Nash, 2 ; Willoughby (2nd), 4 Prin, 1; Beveridge (3rd) 3. Marksmen’s Match.—For marksmen and first-class shots only. Range, 500yds, 5 shots at large, and 5 shots at small targets. Ist prize Mr. Locke’s Cup, 2nd prize Central Butchery 251 b Corned Beef, 3rd prize Mr. Brown’s Tobacco Cutter. Hansen carried off Mr. Locke’s Cup. The greatest excitement prevailed at the last stage, Warren having made a score of 30, and leading by two points, and Hansen one shot to fire, with three to win and two to tie. Taking careful aim he put in a three, and thus carried off the prize. Second-class Shot’s Match.—For seconders shots only. Ranges, 300 and 400yds. 5 shots at each range; small target at 300yds, large target at 400yds. Ist prue Mr. Good’s Cup, 2nd prize Mr. Johnston’s Sack of Coal, 3rd prize Mr. Bishop’s Bottle of Scent, and Box of Pills. Allom, 38 ; Turton, 24; Willoughby, 15. Third-class Shots Match.—For thirdclass shots and those who have not passed. Range, 300yds, 5 shots at large target and sat small. Ist prize Mayor’s Clock, 2nd Mr. Keefer’s prize, 3rd Mr. Weston’s prize. Ist, U’Ren, 21; 2nd, Cuming, 15; 3rd, Lee, 10 ; 4th, Fyson, 7. The electric bell was fixed up by Mr. Stott to the 300yds range. It was found impossible to get through the programme, and darkness coming on, it was decided to contest the remaining two events on Saturday next.