SHOOTING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8829, 4 June 1907, Page 2

SHOOTING.

The Sandon : Ohakea Rifle Club held a very successful field day yesterday. About 15 members took part, and fired seven shots each at 200, 500, and 600" yards, the prize list being so arranged that each member would receive either a trophy or a cash prize. In"the evening the members entertained Mr F. Purnell to a smoke social, - vice-president Mr G. Williams presiding. During his five years' connection with the club Mr Purnell has done a great deal to advance its interests, in addition to acting as handicappper. As a slight recognition of these services, Captain Penny expressed the thanks of members of the club, and on their hehalf presented Mr Purnell with a pair of field glasses. In returning thanks Mr Purnell spoke of the many pleasant days that lie had spent with the members, and addod that if circumstances permitted .ho would be a member of their team next year. A long toast list was honoured and a' number of musical items were rendered, and the, party broke up with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne.'' The following are the scores : 200 500 600 h'p Tl.

W. S. Penny 83 31 31 4 98 F. Purnell S3 30 32 — 95 F. Lumsden 23 30 80 10 93 W. Pearce '23 27 28 14 92 Jas. A'Court 24 31 23 14 91 W. A. Lumdsen 27 27 29 6 89 W. J. Croncher 28 32 22 5 87 T. Williams 83 24 23 7 78 H. Pearce 28 24 22 12 86 L. Lnaisdea 19 20 23 . 22 84 J: Williams 13 21 25 19 83 H. Mitchell 24 19 18 21 83 T. Goertson IS 25 23 13 80 J. H. Perretfc 17 21 15 23 76 G. Williams 15 22 12 21 70