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Press, Volume XI, Issue 1373, 2 April 1867, Page 1

New Advertisements, -nANTERBURY RIFLE ASSOCIATION. 1u — EASTER MEETING, 1867. Pbogbamme :— ■I. THE WELD OUP, Value, £20, Open to Members of the C.R.A., and all Volunteers, to be shot for in two stages. The second stage for all competitors who score 40 in the first stage. CONDITIONS : The winner of the cup not to score less than 84 points at the two ranges Distances —First stage, 200 and 300 yards ; second stage, 500 and 600 yards Rifles, any, without telescopic sights; no wind screens or eun shades ; minimum pull of trigger, 6 lbs No. of shots—Seven in each range; one trial shot at each range Position, any Entranoe fee H.P.A.S., 112 Ties to be shot off by single shots at the longest range PEIZES : Ist prize—Two-thirds entrance money to the competitor not winning the cup 2nd prize—One-third TABGETS. 200 and 300 yards, bull's-eye lft by 2ft ; centre 4ft by 2ft; 500 and 600 yards, bull'seye 2ft by 2ft; centre 4ft by 4ft 11. VOLUNTEER COMPANY COMPETITION, Open to all Companies, Troops, or Batteries of Canterbury Volunteers, under Rule 19 CiR.A. CONDITIONS : Each company to send ten repre sentativee. Distances—2oo and 300 yards Rifle, Government; minimum pull, 61bs No. of shots—Seven at each range, in volleys Position, as per drill-book. Entrance fee as per Rule 19, C.R.A. H. P. A. S., 420. PBIZES. If five or more Companies enter, the Association to add £6 6s; if less, £4 4s to the money subscribed. A oup to be given to the successful company. Squads to be under the command of their own officers. Scoring by a person to be appointed by the Association. in. THE RIFLE OAKS. Open to all Enrolled Volunteers of the Province. Distances—2oo and 300 yards Rifle, any; ammunition, 577 ; minimum pull, 61bs No. of ehots—Five at each range Position—2oo from shoulder, 300 kneeling Entrance fee —5s non-members; 2s 6d members of Association H. P. A. S. 40 PEIZES: Ist prize—One-half of the money subscribed, and cup value £3 2nd prize—One-third of the money subscribed, and cup value £2 3rd prize—One-sixth of the money subscribed, and cup value £1. IV. THE DERBY STAKES. Open to all Comers ; to be Shot for in two Stages. Distances—2oo, 300, 500, and 600 yards Rifle, any ; everything allowed ; any pull No. of shots—Five at each range Position, any Entrance fee—ss H. P. A. S., 80 FBIZES : let prize—One-half of the money subscribed, and cup value £4 2nd prize—One-third of the money subscribed, and cup value £3 3rd prize—One-sixth of the money subscribed, and oup value £2 V. THE INTERNATIONAL MATCH. To be competed for by Representatives of England, Ireland, and Scotland, Enrolled Volunteers. A Captain of each Nation to be chosen by the Volunteer Committee. Ten competitors on each side. Distances—2oo, 500, and 600 yards Rifle, Government; minimum pull, 61bs No. of shots—Five at each range Position, Hythe Entrance fee—ss H. P. A. S., 600 PBIZE : £10, and a cup to each of the successful Nations VI. THE CANTERBURY ARTILLERY AND YEOMANRY CUP. Open to all Members of the Artillery and Yeomanry. Distances—2oo and 300 yards Rifle, company arms; minimum pull, 61bs No. of shots—Seven at eaoh range Position—2oo yards, Hythe j 300 yards, kneeling PBIZBS : Ist prize—One-half of the money subscribed, and cup value £3 2nd prize—One-third of the money sub' scribed, and cup value £2