A TEST RIFLE MATCH.

Auckland Star, Volume XI, Issue 3205, 29 October 1880, Page 2

A TEST RIFLE MATCH.

The first of a series of test matches proscribed by the Defence Minister with a view oi testing the relative merits .of white and black targets and white and black rifle;' ■ sights, took place at the Mount Jiden range yesterday, under the superintendence flf.li Captain Payne, assisted by Lieut. 'SeHe,; ( Sergeant Soall regulating the time, which) ; was ten seconds for each shot. The targets h were 6x2; centre, 2x2; and bull's-eye,"; 12 inches square. The result was in favour ; : ot Sergeant Soall's modified system. 'Wei[ append the scores and analysis of tho firing :— Analysis of the Two Systems.—Modi*, fied system, 379 : Total points on dark tsuY get, 200 ; total points by white sights, 179.' Army system, 315 : Total points on white target, 147; total points by black sight, 168. Or.on dark target by white riflesight" 106 modified ; on white target by black riflesight, 74 army. Black Rifle Sights.—Whito target;, 7 ranges, 200, 250, and 300 yards:—J./\V. Salmon, A., 10 points ; W. H. Coomer,!; 3; Jas. Lee, Vie, 13; Monnock, Hob.,B{; . Crockett, N., 4; Hamilton, Vie, 9; James, Stewart, Vie, 13; D. Jones, N., .4>Eir Leaning, Eng.,o; Mills, 10. Dark target;': 200, 250, and 300 yards:—Salmon, 2; l Coonicr, 10; Lee, 15; Monnock, 12; Crockett, 8; Hamilton, 10 ; Stewart, 14; Jones,.:; 5 ; T. Leaning, 8 ; Mills, 10. White Rifle Sights.—White target; ranges, 200, 250, and 300 yards :—Salmon, L 3 poiuts; Coomcr, 3; Lee, 9; Monhocjc, . 6 ; Crockett, 14; Hamilton, 12; Steward 14; Jones, S; Leaning, 0 ; Mills, 4. Dark Target; 200, 250, and 300 yards :—Salmon, 9; Coomer, 9; Leo, 15;" Monnock, 13m Crockett, 2; Hamilton, 5; Stewart, 17; . Jones, 15 ; Leaning, 10 ; Mills, 11. '■'"' Stewart was awarded the first prize (£3) i. while the second prize (£2) fell to James Lee.

~ We understand that a telegram has Hem.r received from Wellington with reference to the voting by the Senate of New Zealand University for three Grammar ' School Governors representing that body. There were several votes for Sir G. M. O'Korke, Messrs Taucrcd Fenton, and ilolleston, but the great majority from tVellingtonj.Dunedin, and Christehurch, were. in favour of Mr Brookfield, Mr Tole, M.H.K., and the Rev. »C. M. Nelson. It will bo.generafly conceded that the Senate in selecting these, / gentlemen has exercised its privilege very judiciously.