TE AWAMUTU. SHOOTING MATCH.

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1866, 21 June 1884, Page 3

TE AWAMUTU. SHOOTING MATCH.

Thk long talked of match botwren this troop and the Waiuku troop came off on Wednesday last. It rained heavily daring the day, but luckily there was little or no wind. The shooting was very close between the local men and visitors from first to last, the Te Awamutu only w inning by two points. There was great excitement during the firing of the last two men at the last range, for up to this it was understood that the score of each sido was equal. The Waiuku man led off with a bull'seye, Sergt. -Major Bond followed with another, then three centres by the visitors, Bond three c«ltr«a also, finally the visitors made an outer, Bond a centre, Te Awamutu thus winning by two points, as it was found on looking through the scores that a mistake of one waa made in adding up. I have not been able to get the scores yet, it was too wet to go out on the range, but I will send them for next issue. In the evening the visitors were entertained at a ball. Owing to the heavy rain many who would have come were prevented ; as it was, the attendance was far better than was expected under the circumstances, for in apite of the rain and mud several ladie3 and gentlemen from a distance were present. The room waa very tastefully decorated with evergreens under the directions of Mr Sibley. who made the most of the very limited materials at his disposal. Flowers of course were not to be had'at this season. With plenty of material, I should like to ace him have tlie 'decoration of the hall for Bttoh an occasion. The supper was* provided by 'Mi:W«ftl|'whioh is a Buffi*

cienfc guarantee of its excellence. Considering the disadvantages under which he laboured, it was really surprising thkt he had everything,, so satisfactorily carried arrauged. There was no fireplace, bo the water had to be boiled under^a heavy downpour of rain, but no matter^when asked for there was always a cup of hot tea or coffee ready. \ The music of pourse was provided by Mr Sibley's band, and it would be superfluous to add anything about its excellence, as we all know how good it is, Dancinp was kept up till near daylight. lam happy to say the visitors were greatly ple.ised with their reception by our men, and returned well pleased with the trip. Another match is contemplated, I believe, this time to be held in Waiuku.— (Own Correspondent.)