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Waikato Times, Volume II, Issue 78, 29 October 1872, Page 2

The punt for service at Ngaruawahia is nearly completed, and it may be confidently anticipated that it will be on the scene of its future usefulness within a few days. The Constabulary are making excellent progress with the approaches. Tenders are called for the erection of six bridges on the roac , between Piako and Hamilton. Particulars may be seen in our advertising columns. We are glad to find that the Board is in a position to push towards completion the work commenced last year. . The following auction sales are advertised:—Mr A. Buckland: cattle, at Waiuku, on October 30, at 12 o'clock. Mr Cochrane: buildings, at Port Waikato, on the same day and hour. The second quarterly prize firing of the Armed Constabulary Ride Association took place at the various stations throughout the district during last week. A considerable improvement is noticeable in the scores onthose made during the first quarter's competition. The following are tlie names of members, together with the scores and amounts won. The ranges were 400, 500, and 600 yards, five shots at evil ran*e —1, J. K- Boyle, 39, £5; 2. J.Blake, £4 • = 3, T. Feehan, 36, £3 ; 4, F. Wilde, 35, W. 5 V Kelly, 34, £1 12s 6d ; 6, R. Ralph, 34, £17* 6d; 7, J. Steel. 33. £1 7s 6d: 8, W. Marshall, 33, £1 5s : 9, E. George, 32, £1 5s ; 10, H. Gordon. 29, £1; 11, G-. Chine, 29, £1; 12, J. Webb, 29, 12s 6d. In addition to these, prizes were given for the highest scores at each range, which were won by R. Rafph, 17 points, at 400 yards, 7s 6d; T. Feehau, 17 points, at 500 yards, 10s; T. Revel, 13 points, at 600 yards, 12s 6d. We are glad to see so much vitality displayed by the the "Armed Constabulary R'fle Associa-ion, and hope to see the Waikato Riile Association in as flourishing a state ere long. We ■would advise the central committee to get up a match as early as possible, and prove to those who at present are dubious with regard to joining that it is a bona fide affair, and that the central committee mean business. We have no doubt if the district were canvassed that a numerous association might be formed, enabling the committee to give a number of prizes, and thereby promote this healthy and manly sport.