TERRITORIAL RIFLE SHOOTING

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 73, 26 March 1923, Page 10

TERRITORIAL RIFLE SHOOTING

THE NORTHERN COMMAND. AXXCAL PRIZE MEETING. HAMILTON KEEPS CAMPBELL V.VSI-I T. L. LEE, COMMAND CHAMPION". A. I). LAMBOIRNE, CHAMPION CADET.

The tenth annual prize meeting of the Northern Military Command Rifle Association was concluded at Penrose on Saturday, and everything passed off in a highly successful manner. Everyone, from the president (Colonel 11. U. Potter) took :i live interest in the gathering. Major Wallingford, the honorary secretary, is not only a good organiser but a rifle enthusiast, and lie and his efficient staff curried out the details of the meeting with conspicuous success. Very gratifying' at those gathering is the interest taken by the cadets. Particularly keen this year was the contest for the Campbell vase, which the holders (Hamilton High School Cadets I succeeded in holding against the Auckland Grammar school team. Corporal T. L. Lee carried off the Command championship and the handsome belt that goes with that honour, and Sergeant A. 1). LniiilKuirne of the Grammar School Cadets was the cadet champion, with Cadet 11. E. Elliott, of Onehunga, runnerup, the difference between the two lads being only two points.

At the conclusion of the meeting the prizes, many of which were very fine trophies, were presented by Colonel Potter, commanding the Northern Command who congratulated the competitors on the interest shown in the meeting. He mentioned that it was intended to choose from these meetings the competitors to represent the Command at the next Army Hille Association's meeting. Details of the shooting were: —

CAMPBELL VASE. The Sir John Logan Campbell Challenge Vase (open to teams of cutlets under 18 years of age), was won by Hamilton High School i the holders!, with a score of OS»S, the runners-up being the Auckland Grammar School team. Each of the winning team received a gold medal. The medals presented to artisan units in connection with the Campbell Vase were won by the 35th Company team; score 808.

NORTHERN -COMMAND CHAMPIONSHIP Corporal T. L. Lee, 142

Lieutenant P. o. V.-ale. Challenge belt and Silver cup. 140, £5

Catlci A. Gosling. IMS. £3: SergeantMajor S. Green. 136. £2; Pie. Elliott. 135. £1 : Lieutenant Harnian, 135, £1 ; Cadet Nicholson. 132: Cutlet Dndtlillg. 131: Lieutenant Walllngford, 131 ;N. G. Priestly. I2l>; Sergeant Eilgecumbe. 120; .1. R. Draflln. 120: Quartermaster-Sergeant Ihi.tsnll. 12S: Cadet Keen. 123: Trooper Allan, 123; Sergeant Mavhill, 121: Mackv. CADI-71' CHAMPION.

Sergeant A. I>. Lambourne. of the Auckland Grammar School, was champion cadet shot, with an aggregate of 17s. the ruu-uer-up being Cadet 11. E. Eliott (Onehunga), with a s.-orc of 176.

The scores wen- as follows

Secondary 'Schools. -A. D. Lambourne • Grammar), 17S: M. Russell (Hamilton). 171: C. Brett I Hamilton l. 170; I. M. Chambers (Grammar), 1t;..; K. Tompkins ( Hamilton i. IU7: L. C.utrv (Crammari, 160: C. G. Thompson I Hamilton I. 163.

Artisan Cniis. 11. E. Elliott .On.hungai. 176; A. Gosling. 171: M. 11. AI dred l Walmaukui. 170; P. .1. Doull i Pon sonhyi. 170; r. n. Perkins iDevonporti 167: W. G: Walter iPonsonbvi, 105; F. A Kcanc ( Hamilton i. 164.

NO. 1. MATCH. SCCRRY AND SNAPSHOOTING. At 25 Yards. Cadets under 16. (Miniature Cartridge miles.. If. V. Simpson i Hamilton i, £1 5 , 30 .. I n. Christie (Grammar). £1 r, . :ii> .... 2

10/ Prizes.--W. E. Dunnlnghain (Grammar. 30, Monro (Grammar I Ml) .V. J. Harding (4()lh Co. i 30. K. P. Tapper (Grammar) 30. E. Alcock (41st Co.) 30, C. S. Morton (Hamilton) ■'■:>.

3 ' Prizes.- T. L. Blomfleld (30th Co.) 38. S. Sims (Hnrolltonl 38. R. D. Ilinton 1 No. 2 R.D.) 38. T. Stndd (Technical) 38. R. I.owrle (41st Co. 1 3S. T. Nicholson (Grammar) 37. N. (S. Fletcher iGrammari 37. R. Clarkson 141 st Co.l 37. K. Mackv (Hamilton) 37. <;. Kenah (Hamilton 1 37. T. It. Nixon (Grammar) 37. A. Worthington 'Waihi) 37. G. Kclls (Technical) 37. NO. 2 MATCH.—SCURRY AND RAPID SHOOTING. At 23 yards. Cutlets under Hi. (Minature Cartiritlce Rifles). 11. F. Mcf'lcklo .Grammar), £1 10. (in 1 T. Nicholson (Grammar), fl, .".!) 2 12(1 Prizes. -S. Sims (Hamilton), 38 ; It. I.owrle (Pukekohe), 08; T. L. Bloinfieltl (Takapuna 1, 38. 7 (I Prize.—C. S. Morton (Hamilton). 38. 6 Prize.—V. J. Hurtling f4oth Coy.l. 57; S. Walker (Grammar). 37; K. Kenah" (Hamilton). 37: It. J. Graham (Grammar). 37: L. Monro (Grammar). 37; A. Worthington (Waihi). 37: G. Badeley (Hamilton), 37; L. Gutry (Grammar), 37: G. v. Simpson (Hamilton). 37: C. Seown (Teelinieall 3cG. Ellis (Technical). 30: T. Stu.l.l (Teelinieall. ftti: K. P. Tapper (Grammar). 30; V. Burton (70th. Coy.), 30; 11. Williams (Hamilton!. 30. NO. 3 MATCH.—SCURRY AND SNAPSHOOTING. At 23 yards. Cadets under IS. Artisan Foils. (.303 RHlesi. A. Shepbartl «I4th. Coy.l, fl Hi 40 1 A. G. Wells (33th. Coy. I. £1, M .tl>'. ... .'.'.'. 2 12 Prizes. -T. G. Doull (27th. Coy.) 31). I. McDoiigall i.l_th. Coy.) 30. F. N. Stevenson i3tit h. Coy.) 3D. 3 Prizes. -E. steel I2ftth. Coy.) 38. .1 E A. \ Isct.vl.-h 127 th. Coy.) 38. A E Elliott lOnehuiigai 38. M. 11. Altlred i42nil Coy ) 38, R. Cox (27th. Coy.1 37, R. 11. Perkins (Devonport) 37. ('. R. Hollls i.'lL'ml c.-'i 3i. A. C. Bellamy (23(h. Coy.) 37. li \vitlllngtoi) 130 th. Coy. 1 37. L. Bralth waite '-•'til. Coy.l 37. A. Gosling 133rtl Coy I 31; F. A. Keane (04th. Coy.) .-.1; .1 I Xwntley tl_U.ni 30. G. G. Hamilton (3.Bth <oy.| ._.». 1. J. Levien (41st. Coy) 33 s Bilker Ol.tli. Coy) 33, E. S. .ludsoil (32nd:

NO. 4 MATCH.-SCURRY AND R MM) SHOOTING. At 23 yards. Catlets mi.ler IS. Artisan Vnits. (.303 Rifles..

R. Walllngford (33th Coy.). £! .-, / ,- kS F. A. Keane |(Uth Coy.). £1 3 , .is

8/ Prizes.-V. W. Duddlng (30th Co.i 37 A. E. Elliott (Onehuiigai 36, A. G Wells (33th Coy)) 30.

3/ Prize*.— M. Gillespie (22nd Coy 133 Solomon lotahuhul .V,. L. Braithwaite (23th < ny.l 33. P. .1. Doull i27tl) Coy.l, 33 R \ Mattllews (23th Coy.) *3. \, O'Gratlv O'aeroa) 33. 8. E. Smith (4nth Coy.)" 34 b* N - Stevenson i3oth Coy.i 34. M. .fl. Al.'lre.l (42nd. Co.) 33. M. Aldred (41st Co) 33 G Koot (64th Coy.i 0.-;, V. Burton t7oth Coy.)

NO. 3 MATCH.—SCURRY AND RAPID SHOOTING fROM COVER. At 2(io yards. Cadets under 18. Artisan Units. M. H. Aldred (42nd Coy.). £1 10. 33 1 W. G. Walker i29ih Coy.i. £1. 31 "" -j A. Gosling {33rd Coy.). i,V. 30 3

~/V frizes.—M. Gillespie (22nd Co.l 40. «. Stanton (42nd Co.) 49, G. Boot (64(h Co.l 49. J. Solomon (Otahuhu) 48 3/ Prizes.—A. E. Elliott (Onehunga) 47 _ I. McDougall (33(h Co.) 47. .S. M. Mcßobble . (32nd Co.i 40. S. E. Smith (40th Co.) 40 ; C. 11. R. Lowe (42nd Co.) 46. C. O'Sullivan (Paeroa) 40. R. Walllngford (33th Col 43 , J. S. Hill (4211(1 Co.) 43. R. 11. Jeans (39tli i < oif 4... \. W. Dudtling (30th Co.i 43, s. ['■ f ?..' e t7oth Co - ) i3 ' L - Stevenson (30th ' SCL'RRY AND SNAP SHOOTING, FROM [ COVER. At 300 yards. Cadets under I A. Gosling (33rd Co.), £1 10/, 33 . . i ■ R. It. Perkins (33th Co.), 17/0, 33 ... \ ■< • J. .Solomon (Otahuhu) 17/0, 33 ........" -j _ 8/ Prizes.—N, Burdett (Oth Co.l 30 Vlaco- , vleh (27th Co.i 29. F. A. Keane (64th Co) ' -S, C. S. Cooper i7olh Co.; 29. T. B. Kirk (70th Co.) 29. 5 Prizes.—E. Alcock (41st Co.) 27 T McKenzie (27th Co.) 20. P. J. Doull (2rih Co.) 20, J. A. Hoey (30th Co.) 20. L \ Shephard (64th Co.) 20. W. G Walker (29th Co.) 26. V. W. Duddlng (30th Co.i 23. G. Smain (09th Co.) 23. R. N. Matthews (23th Co.l 24. M. 11. Aldred (42nd Co.) 24. S. Barker (37th Co.) 23. MATCH NO. 7.—SCURRY AND SNAP SHOOTING. At 23 yards. Cadets under IS years of age. Secondary School I'nits. A. D. Lambourne lOrajnmari. £1 .">■'. 40 1 J. Hepburn (Hamilton High School). t'l 3 '. 40 2 M. Russell i Hamilton High School). IV, 39 3

Two 10/ Prizes.— C. L. Brett (Hamilton U.S.) 30, It Woollams (Grammar) .!_>. Two 7/6 Prizes. -A. R. Mavhill (Technical) 3S, fl. V. Simpson (Hamilton H.S.|3B Twelve ;-./ Prizes. <i. Keuah (Hamilton) 3S. K. Tompkins (Hamilton) 37. L. Gutry K.raiuman 37, M. 11. Tombs (Hamilton) 30, T. S. Nicholson ('Grammar) 30, 11. V. McMickle Klrammar) .it:, A. Johns (.Hamilton! 3(1, K. Mackv (Hamilton) 30, _C. O. Thompson (Hamilton! 30, .1. Dyson (f|ramnian 3.1, K. P. Tapper (Grammar) 33, T. Stndd (Technical) 3.1. MATCH NO. S.-Sl'l'imV AND RAPID SHOOTING. At 25 yards. Secondary School Cadets. C. L. Brett (Hamilton H.S.i, fl '>'. 39.. 1 I. 31. Chanibcre () Iranini.irl. £1 5 . nil 2 11, M. Tombs (Hamilton), 1">/. ,"i7 3 Two 10/ Prizes.- K. Tompkins iHamilton) 5... A I)'. Lambourne (Grammar) ."0. Two 7 0 Prizes.—X. Alexander (Hamilton) ."".(I, M. Russell illamiltoin #0. Twelve ."/ Prizes.- C. S. Morton (Hamiltoni 55, O. Hells (Technical! -".4. It. -L Graham i Grammar) .".4. T. G. Thompson (Hamilton) .14, 11. H. Gould I 11.M.5. l'hilomeli 54, T. S. Nicholson (Grammar! 54. r. Busek (Grammar! 53, 11. Johns illamiltoin 53, I\. Mackv (Itaiinllloni 53. Gutry (Grammar! 5.",. .1. Hepburn i Hamilton) ;>2, G. \. Simpson (Hamiltoii) 52. NO. !) MATCH. —ScniHY SHOOTING AND RAPID. From cover nt 201) yards. Secondary School Cadets. A. D. Lambourne .(Grammar), fl 10/, 54 1 L. Gutrv (Grammar), £1. 52 -' c. L. Brett tilamllloii), 15,. 52 3 Two 10 Prizes. A. It. Mavhill (Technical) 51. K. Tompkins I Hamilton) 50. Two 7 0 Prizes. 11. F. McNlckle (Gramman 50. c. G. Thompson (Hamilton) 5(1.

Sixteen 5 Prizes.—.!. I>. Thompson i Grammar) 40. 1). Barclay (Grammar! 48. A. Johns Illamiltoin 4M X. Alexander I Grammar) 47, R. .1. Graham (Grammar) 4ii. T. Nicholson (Grammar) 45. I. M. Chambers (Grammar! 45. J. Hepburn t Hamilton) 44. K. P. Tapper (Grammar) 44. .1. F. Glynn illamiltoin 44, K. Mucky (Hamilton) 44, C. Scowu (Technical) 13. J. Redmond iGrammnrl 41. M. Russell iHanilltoni 41, G. Kenah I Hamilton 40, C. S. Morton (Hamilton) 40.

NO. 10 MATCH. SORRY SHOOTING AND SNAPSHOOTING FROM COVER. At 3(1(1 Yartls. Secondary School Cadets. M. Russell (Hamilton). £1 lo . 35 1 B. Hindman (Hamilton I. £1. 51 2 M. 11. Tombs l Hamilton i. 15. 30 3 11)' Prizes. I. M. Chambers (Grammar) 20, A. D. Lambourne (Grammar! 28. 7'il Prizes.-W. G. Sutton (Hamilton) 26. L. Gutrv (Grammari 25. 5 Prizes' -C. S. Morton (Hamilton) 24, T. Nicholson (Grammar) 24. K. Tompkins (Hamilton) 24. J. McAnally (Hamilton) 23, C. G. Thompson (Hamilton i 23. G. S. McNickle I Grammar I 23, G. Bradley (Hamilton i 23. M. Mclvor (Hamilton) 21. O. Collier i Hamilton i 21. R. J. Graham i Grammar i 21. A. Johns (Hamilton) 21. A. Clements (Grammar) 20. R. L. Munro tGrammari 20. J. D. Thompson (Grammar) 20.

TERRITORIAL AND OPEN EVENTS.

MA—'II NO. 13.—SCl'RRY AND RAPID

SHOOTING. At 200 yards. F. C. Worthingion i 3 M.K.), £3. It 4 .1. Redmond (Gramniarl. £1 15/, 53 K. Tompkins illamllit.nl. £1 15,'. 53 C. Allen (3 M.R.I, ill 10/, 52 ....

£1 Prizes.—A. E. Eliott (Onehunga! 51. L. Eilgecumbe 12 Bntterv) 51. J. H. Baird 14 Bntterv I 51.

15/ Prizes. 50, S. Handle}-

A. R. Mavhill (Technical) 113 th Co.) 50.

10/ Prizes.- V. W. Dutliliug (36th Co. I 40. F. A. Keane (04th Co. I 48, L. M)inro (Grammar) 4S. T. Nicholson I Grammar I 48.

5' Prizes.- P. J. Doull 127 th Co.) 47, K. Mackv i lliinitltoni 47. S. E. Smith 140 th (VI 47. R. Head (4 A.LB.) 47. J. W. Sneglar (4 A.LB. I 47. L. A. Miller (Ist Battalion) 47. M. 11. Tombs i Hamilton! 47. B. O. Moselem 10 N.A. I 47. T. Elliott list Battalion I 47. 1.. I (411 l Battalion! 47. P. A. Stein iGrammar| 40. C. L. Chilcott 13 M.R.I 40. N. G. Priestly 1X.Z.K.1 4H. I. M. Chambers i Grammar i 40. S. Wailingfortl iR.A.F ) 45. R. 11. Perkins ( Devonport i 45. E. J. Cow I A.S.C.) 45. 11. G. Mills IH.M.s. Philomel I 15. MATCH NO. 14 SCIUItV AND SNAP SHOOTING. At 300 Yards. R. V. Stevenson (4th Battalion). £3 10, 37 1 T. L. Lee (Ith Battalion!. 1- 10 . 35 2 A. Gosling iXInl C 0... £2. 34 3 T. Nicholson iGraminari. £2. 34 4 M. Russell illamiltoin. £1 10 . XI ."• 17 6 Prizes.- -T. Elliott (Ist Battalion) :«. P. 0. Yeale (Grauiuiar) 32. lo Prizes.—c. 1., ltrelt I Hamilton) 31. J. It. Dralliu (Eng.t 31. L. A. Miller list Battalion) 31). P. .1. Doull (27th Co.) 2S. 5 Prizes. —D. Hoper (4th Battalion) 27. S. Walllngford (R.A.F.) 27. S. E. Smith )40tl, Co.) 27. J. Fiour (A.S.C.) 20. N. G. Priest 1}- lEug.l 20. c. H. Lowe (42nd Co.! 26. F. A. Keane (04th Co.) 26. R. W. Ilnrtalion) 25. .1. K. McManus (2nd Battalion) 25. T. L Bieleskl i22ud Co.) 25. G. Moon 125 th Co.I 25. V. W. Untitling iTakapunai 24. K. Mackv tllamlltoiii 24, R. A. Andrews *th Battalion! 23. Cameron CJOtb Co.I 23. L. F. Eilgecumbe (2nd Battalion) 23. E. .1. Cow (A.S.C.I 23. MATCH NO. 15—SCI'KIIY AND RAPID SHOOTING. At .Mm Yards. E. G. While list Battalion). £3. 34 .... l! G. D. Moon iKilem. t'2 10-, :« »| S. .1. Ma.ky (4th MR.). £2. 31 3 X. G. Priestly lEllg.l, £2. 31 4 10 Prizes. L. 11. Shepherd i64lh Co.) 3(1, E. R. Blackwell (Ist Battalion) 30, V. W. Untitling (Tak-apuiial 30. C. Ashlev (Eng.l 3d; L. A. Miller list Battalion! 30. " I

10 Prizes— L. F. Edgecumbe Chid Battery) 20. A.'Gosling i'33nl Co.) 20. T L Lee (4lh llattalloin 20. T. Elliott list Battalion)

•>' Prizes. —P. (). Veale (Grammar) 20. E. Wal.lrou 111.Ms. Philomel) 28, S. Wallingf..rd 1R.A.F.1 28. R. 11. Perkins (Devonport I 27. J. R. Dratlin lEug.) 2(1. C. W. .1 won (Grammar! 28, W. Clillen l4th Battalion) 28 S. Scarborough tEtig.i 27. R. VV. Ilarmau u.rainman 27. C. X. Heather list Battaliolil 2i, J. Flour A.S.C.) 20. N. Bradley (4th M.R.I ill. R. Balr.l (4th Hattervi 20 C L Brett illamiltoin 20, K. 11. Chapman i4tli M.R.) 2.1: K. Tompkins (llamiltoni 23; X Grlgsby lainl Battalion) 23: .1. Hepburn illamiltoin 23. NO. 17 MATCH mil comers). -Aggregate in Nos. 13. 14 and 13 matches. T. L. Lee 1 Res. 4th Battalion. £5, 113 . 1 S. Green 1 N.Z. P. 8.). £3. 11; _ V. .1. limes (.N./..P.5.1, £2. 11l .'" ;j 11 Prizes. It. W. llarman t Grammar) lilt. P. o. Veale (Grammar) los. L. A. Miller list Battalion) In 7. L. F. Etlgoeumbe (2nd Battery) 103. L. Potter tN.Z.s c 1 103 10 Prizes. —F. A. Keane (Ollli Co.) ;»*> Cutlet Duil.lliig (Takapuna) fw i: x Ai.tlrews (4ih Battalion) HO. s. Ma'cka v'ilies" 4th M.R.) !KI. S. Walllngford (R.A.F I* Or, j' Hepburn (03rd Co.l 01.

MATCH XO. 18—PISTOL MATCH. Major Walllngl'onl :',B. Lieutenant Vealc 38. Lieutenant Tregellis iR.N.I 37 c wo Veale (R.N.i .-.n. F. A. Ke.-nie (Hamilton)' :*, lompkins (Hamilton) 34. '