DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1919, Page 8

DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB.

OPENING OF SEASON. The the shooting season in connection with the New Plymouth Defence Bifle Club took place yesterday, after several postponements on account of weather conditions and other circumstances. The day was not altogether a favorable one for shooting, being somewhat dull, with a fresh breeze traversing the /ange. The afternoon, however, proved an enjoyable one to those who attended, there being quite a good gathering of sportsmen and visitors. The opening shot was fired by Lieut. - Colonel Weston, amidst applause. Amongst those present were Archdeacon Evajis, Captain Hartnell, Lieut. Crutch (of the Hawera Defence office), and Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P.

During the afternoon tea interval the prizes won during last year were presented by Mr. C T. Mills (president), the trophies being handed to the winners by the president's wife, each recipient being heartily applauded. The club championship cup and gold medal went to hon. member W Jarvis; the Thursday cup to vice-president J. Ramson, and the Saturday cup to Rifleman W. Blanchett. Messrs White and Sons' trophy was won by Rifleman W. Coppen, and Sole Bros' shield by Rifleman Moore's team. Silver spoons were won by Riflemen Jarvis, Coppen, Oliver, and Eamson (2).

At the conclusion of the presentations Archdeacon Evans expressed the thanks -of those present to the Indies for providing afternoon tea, and, at his call, cheers were given for them. Teams from club members and visitors were selected at the range and a match over 500 and &00 yards ranges Jired during the afternoon, the .results 8* follow: Vice-President's Team. 500 COO Tl. Viee-Pres. flsrason'..v..-: 4C 41 87 Rifleman Blancliett , 443 40 SO Rifleman F. J. Hill 41 43 84 Rifleman E. Lealand - a ° Rifleman C. H. Moore .. 42 30 81 Rfm. C. N. Christiansen 41 34 <« Mr ■■ John Milne s 3!) «0 09 v prand Total _ ; 5G3 ' ■ Present's Team. 500 000 Tl. Rifleman W. Oltrer .• M 48 92 Captain Hartnell 4? 6.) Rifleman Jarvia ■ • 44 40 84 Rifleman E. George 3S ; j <» Ueut.-Cci, Weston . SB 72 President M«U . ■■ f p .t/ieut.-Col.-Chaplisi SV-"ns & - c 48 ' ' Grand total . ' :• '. r The vice-president's team's ra&joriU ■ iivas 45 points. ]