RIFLE COMPETITIONS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2726, 2 January 1890, Page 2

RIFLE COMPETITIONS.

A competition anions members of the Hamilton Light Infantry for the belt presented by the public of Hamilton, medals presented by Col. Shepherd and Mr Jus. Harker and a large number of other prizes, was held at the range, Hamilton East, yesterday. The ranges were 200, 400, and 500 yards, with five shots! at each distance. During the competition the utmost good prevailed, and the opinion of all was that the best man won. Tho weather was very unfavourable, there boing strong gusty wind and rain. Tho following aro the scores :—

The rifle match between six civilians and an equal number of members of the Hamilton Lisjht Infantry was fired at the butt-, Hamilton East, yesterday afternoon, and, as was expected, resulted in a win for thLight Infantry by 22 points. The civilians, although all old volunteers, were handicapped by the fact that they hai not fired a shot for some years, while their opponents had just conclude! firinpt a Company match. The following aw the scores :—

Corporal Alexander 49 Corporal Hammond 47 Bandnwatnr Mattam 46 Vol. J. O'Neill 4» Vol. J. riionws 43 Vol. J. Kenny 40 Captaio R°id 40 Vol. T. Peirson 38 Lieut. Ki.k j>4 Li'ut. Pnarson f* Colour Seigt. Counolly aj Srirgt. Hinea jj* Vol. H. McKenzio ■>•• V.l. B. Kini? 3* Sergt. Kelly f Vol. M.nktellow 30 Corpl. W. Hayes 2S Vol.HoWm 22 Vol. Thomas 20 Vol. Vowless 1^ Corpl. Cowley "

VOLUNTEERS. 200. 400. Tl. Vol. Thomas 19 21. 40 Bandmaster Mettam ... 10 21 37 Captain R»id ! 18 10 28 Vol. 0 Neill 19 9 23 Corporal Hammond ... 16 11 27 Bandsman Kenny ... 17 6 23 Grand total 183 CIVILIANS. MrW. Dev 22 12 34 Mr J. S. Edgecwnbe ... 17 15 32 Mr Geo. Edgecuinba ... 19 10 29 Mr W. Murray 12 15 27 Mr J. Ridler 19 6 25 MrSandea 11 3 14 Grand total ••• Nil