NORTH WAIRARAPA RIFLE CLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5012, 29 April 1895, Page 2

NORTH WAIRARAPA RIFLE CLUB.

A number of members of the North Wairarapa Rifle Clnbjnei at the Club Hotel on Saiurdaymlng for the presentation of prizeswon during the past season, The chaif was occupied by Mr D. J. Cameron, who stated that Mr A, W. .Hogg, M.H.R, had kindly consented to present the priaes'to the successful competitors.

Mr Hogg in a neat speech spoke highly of the value of rifle shooting a L nd £ fl ® clubs > and complimented, the N.W. Club on its position and the mannerin which it was managed. The prizes were then presented as follows :--l ß t prize (Mr Handel's Cup), F. .Summer; 2nd (W.F.C.A, prize, valued at three guineas), R libblewhite; 3rd (gold medal, Rented- by the Captain), D. Mc-v S acb ' a "i, 1 4th ri (MrTucker , « Cup) W; Cole; sth'(Mr DonnU'i silver medal) ,W. J. Welch; fith prize (Mr I h Murray'a prize, valued at 10s 6d).Alf. Matthews. The recipients returned thanks in suitable.terms, for the kind and complimentary remarksof Mr Hogg. > ■ After the presentation, the question of Government assistant to Rifle Clubs, and the AssociatioWras discussed, and. the 'action 'oT'tho Government in withdniwjnß the fres passe^ ) from Rifle 'Club;' members sttendirig',flie»' Chahipionsbip'moet- fings was eommented upon, Mr Hogg promising to ; ,do„hia' best in the interests "of ih'e'Olub andriflemio, generally.