The half-yearly competition for'the handsome trophy presented by Mr Condon, took place at Mount Eden Rifle Range on Saturday last under the supervision of Captain Cooper, 'when Corporal Skinaer, for the third time in succession, proved the winner. Thei highesfcscorer was Sergeant Fairs, who ■ made 12 in spice of the very rough weather. He, however, loses the trophy by points for attendance gained on him by Corporal Skinner/ The ranges were 200, 300, and 500 yards, 7 shots at each. Should Corporal Skinner succeed in again winning the trophy, it will become his absolute property. ; " ".■" :• , - :;•' . - -/■"
At Mr T. M. Jackson's auction martrtoday, a sale of a number of valuable books, medical instruments, etc., was held. The whole of the articles were disposed of, most) of them fetching good prices, particularly the books, some 300 in number. Ope .valuable " Missale Komanum " was knocked down for £5
A recital of sacred music is to be given at St. : Sepulchre's Church this evening. The programme is a varied one, and the names of the singers is a sufficient guarantee that the performance will be a- firstclass One. -, ; -.. :.. . , ;.;...,■,. ■.:,..,]■'.-: ..v-v;,; ■.:■•,
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Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 204, 30 August 1888, Page 5
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