TARANAKI'S BISLEY.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 February 1920, Page 8

TARANAKI'S BISLEY.

WITH THE RIFLE AT WAIWAKAIHO. OPENING DAY'S RESULTS. The thirteenth'annual meeting of the Taranaki Rifle Association was opened at the Rewa Rewa rifle range, Waiwakaiho, yesterday, under pleasant weather conditions, though a breeze that blew across the range made matters somewhat difficult for the competitors. This fixture, was formerly a very popular one among riflemen, and each year up to the last meeting, which was held in 1910, saw an increasing number of competitors. There is every indication that now shooting has been resumed the fixture will become as popular as before, for though the number of competitors (68) is not up to the pre-war standard, yet practically every club in Taranaki is represented, viz., Insfewood, Kaponga, Rahotu, Hawera, New Plymouth, Tahora. Patea, Whangamomona, whilst outside clubs include: Opaki, Petone, Ohura, Lenton, Kimbolton, Dunedin, VVaverley, Wanganui, Avondale, rana, ChrStehurch, and Mas'teoton. * Included among the competitors are: Rifleman Roots, a New Zealand champion. A. and E. Ballinger, S. J. Mayher, the latter being runner-up in l&lfi. The Suburbs Club, Wellington, which won the teams' match in 191 (i, when one of its members, Rifleman Hunt, also annexed the.aggregate, is nit represented this year; while the whole coastal district between New Plymouth and Opunake, which produced soaia fine shots in bvgone years, has but one representative.

The. shooting yesterday was not up to the standard of 'the last nieetiif. partly owing to the tricky wind, alfd also to the fact that the majority cf the harrels in use were old. Throughout the day only one possible was scored. Rifleman E. Guinney, of Pa tone, put tin » on 35 at 500 yards. Prior to the commencement of the shooting, Captain Hartnell, a life member of the Association, welcomed the visitors, and also made feelincr reference to the loss *he club had sustained bytho death of its president, Lieut-Col. Okey, who had occupied that position sine's t!ie formation of the Association, The arrangements for the meeting were very complete. Praise is due to the secretary and president. Mr. V. ,1 Hill, of the New Plymouth Rifle Club, {or the Rplendid arrangements made. Lieut Andrew, ViC. Captain F. L. Hartnell, and Messrs C T. Mills and Messenger were the range officers, Mr. E. Armitage was in charge of the trench. The catering was of a hisli standard and was managed by Mesdames F. J. Hill, W. Oliver, L. Tlonoyfield. Miss Sole and Mr. Fisher on behalf of the Association. Details of the meeting are:— KAPOXGA SUTCH. Kaponja match. 300 and 500 yards ranscs, seven shots at each. Rflmn. .r. McCarthy (Kaponßa), £4 32 34 GG Hap-Pres, R. J. Kins,' (Opaki), £3 32 33 C 5 Itflmn. K. Bal!ln;er (Petone), S:i 31 33 G4 Rflmn. S. .1. Mnyhew (Linton), £1 33 31 64 Rflmn. D. Boots (Kaponjrn), £1 33 "i 64 Itflmn. D. J. Gulney (Potone) 31, .32—03, itflmn. It. J. Marsh (Inclewooci) r.2, 31—03' Jiflmn. K. S. King (Kaponjja) 31, 32—03. Hflran W. Jarvis (Ohura) 30, 32—C2, Kflmn. F. Bolton (Op.-tfl) 30, 32—02, each 15s; fiftmn G Ashley (Akaraiin) 30, 32-02, A. Oovenlocli (Linton) 31, 31—G2, P. E. Hamilton (Wanganul) 31, 21—02, W. Seaton (Wavorlcy) »r, 34—01, Rflmn. Engstrom (Opalti) 29, 32—Cl' each 10s.

Counted out: Jlflron. P. Peterson 31, 30—61 Tyros: Llaut. E. P. Teuton (Masterton) 26, 31—57, Kflinn. T. Goaj-y (Hawera) 27, 28 —55, each 16s; Rflmn. E. Lealand (New Plymouth) 111, 24—55, .T. II Cronln (Patea) 20 28—54, \V. Talc, jnr. OVanganul) 27, 27—54 each ss. Counted out: Rflmn. E. Govenlock (New Plymouth) 28, 20—34. I.VGLEWOOD MATCH. Inglewood match, 500 and 600 ranges, 7 shots at each. Ktlmii. D. Roots (Hawera), £4 ... 33 32 65 Rflmn. E. fiuiney (Petone), £3 ... 35 2S 63 Rflmn. F P.olton (Opaki). £2 33 20 02 Rflran. W. Hudson (Wanganui), £i 33 211 02 Rflran. G. Harris™ (Hawera), £1 30 31 01 Rflmn. C. Moore {New Plymouth) 24, 27 01, E. Ballinger (Petone) 34, 27—01, E fl Engstrom (Opaki) 20, 31—00, Dopt. Pres' It J. King (Opaki) 30, 30—00, Rflmn. P. Ksenaii (Dunedln) 30, 30—60, each 15s; Rflmn. M J Marsh (Inglewood) 31. 29—CO, E. Ashley (Akaraha) aa, 28—00, W. Jarvls (Ohura) 2] 82—59, F. Kunmer (Opaki) 28, 31—50 p c Coxhead (Tohora) 29, 30—50, each 10s. Counted out: Rflmn. A. Govenlock (Linton) 81, 28-50, J. McCarthy (Kaponga) 32, 27-59 nnd P. Peterson (Hawera) 34, 25—59 Tyros: Rflmn. It. ,1. Prewin (Ingiewood) 23, 26—55, W. J. Gilmer (Rahotu) 29, 25—54 each 10s; B. A. Ammon (Ohura) 30, 24—54' HtcG.nhey (New Plymouth) 29, 24—53, and Lieut. K. P. Fenton (Masterton) 30, 23—53 each ss. PATEA MATCH. Patea match, COO and 800 yards, 7 shots at each. The six hundred yard range was completed, tlio best scores being made by Rflmn E. Goveiilaclt (New Plymouth), Rflmn D Roots (Kaponea) 33, Rflmn. W. Pruce S 1' Mayhew (Linton), Pres. Palmer (Patea)' sfln,"»5 fl n,"» E -, T B,l " !neer fPe:one > n - ««""'■ a! Balllngeo- (Petone), W. Jams (Ohura) T S Wilson (Wansranul), p. Bolton (Opaki) ' \\ Hudson (WangamU), P. E. Hamilton (Wan'anul), G. R. Smith (Hawera), and \V Tttc tar (Wanganui), each 30. ' Short rango asgregate for five highest scores in all ranges up to and including 600 yards Rflmn. D. Roots (Hawera), £3 . w> Rflmn. E. Ballinger (Petone), £2 " 156 Dop. Pres. R. J. King (Opaki), 15s '.'.'.'. 154 RfhT.n. E. Guinney (Petone), 15s ... 154 Rflmn. W. Jarvls (Ohura), 5s .: ~ 151 Rflmn. S. J. Mayhew (Linton), As ~.','.'. 151 TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. To-day there is a heavy programme to complete, and if the meeting is to be finished shooting will have to fee pushed on without any delay. An carlv start will be made, the SOO yards range of the Patea match commencing at J.3(1 a.m.

ANNUAL MEETING,

The annual meeting of the Association was held in the Soldiers' O'iub last night, Captain Hartnell presiding over a good attendance of members. °

In submitting the animal report, the executive expressed the deepest rjgret at the loss the Association lia-I sustained through the deati: of the Me president, Colonel Okey, who had taken a keen interest in its affairs ever since its inception, much of its success being due to his untiring efforts and sound judgment. The last shooting meeting was held in 1910, after which it whs thought advisable to discontinue the meetings, p.* such a large number of, men were away at the war. Last meeting 70 entries were received, as against 93 in Iflla- The financial position was very satisfactory/there being a credit balance of ffiti. The executive impressed I'pon members the importance of supporting the Association meetings, which \/cre being held to encourage r'fle-slioot-ing, which, was of national importance. The thanks of the Association were especially due to the ladies who worked so hard in preparing lunch for the shooting meetings. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Officers were elected, as follows: — Patron, Colonel Ellis, V.T). (re-elected); president, Captain F. L. Hartnell; vicepresident, Colonel Weston. D.':\o.: secretary and treasurer. Mr. F. J. Hill (reelected) ; auditor, Mr. A. L. Humphries JSB-elected); councils Pres. Palmer,

Rflinn. M. Carev (Patea), D. Boots (Havveia), Pres. CI. H. Taylor (Inglewood), lama. A. Ballingov (Petone), W. Jarvis (Ohura), Pres. 0. E. Bacon (Tahora), Eflmn. S. J. Mayhew (Linton), Anderson- (Wanganui), Lieut. Atkinson (Akarana), Eflmn. W. Oliver (New Plymouth), Hep. Pres. K J. King (Opaki), Eflmn. A. B. Standish (New Plymouth), Pres. P. J. Hill (New Plymouth), Eflmn. fi. K. Smith (Hawera), Captain F. L. Efortnell, Eflmn. Armitago (New Plymouth) ; executive, Eflmn. D- Roots (Hawera), Pres. Goo. Loveday (Ohura), Pres. Palmer, and Eflmn. Gilshnan (Patea), Eflmn. M. J. Mar-<h (Inglewood), Eflmn. S. J. Hollard (Kaponga), C. E. Smith ,'Hawera), the president, secretary and Eflmn. W. Oliver, Bruce, C. H. Moore and E. Armitago (New Plymouth).

The president stated that the riflerange had been neglected during the war, but there was every hope that it would be put into thorough order before next meeting,, and he invited sug-' gestionsA visiting member referred to the (act of sufficient flags, which he considered was not fair to outside competitors.

The president said that extra flags would be provided in the morning. The president stated that the programme had been based on an entry of 85, but owing to the lack of good rifle barrels in the district the entries had not come up to expectations, and it had been necessary to curtail the prize-money somewhat. The committee, however, were opposed to : educing the principal prizes, but had deleted some of the smaller prizes.

Exception was taken by some of the visiting shots to the meeting being hold on Friday and Saturday, owing> to tlid delay in returning home.

Votes of thanks were accorded the ladies who each year rendered finch valuable assistance, particularly in the catering, and also to the Press and to the donors of prizes. The secretary was granted an honorarium of £7 7s, speakers making; reference to his excellent work. THE GROUP MEETING. The group meeting which was to have eeen held on Thursday last, but was postponed owing to the rain vntil next Thursday, lias been further postponed by the Department until Thursday, March 25th, owir.pt to next Thursday dashing with the Trentharn fixture.