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Press, Volume XI, Issue 1376, 5 April 1867, Page 3

Miscellaneous. /CANTERBURY RIFLE ASSOCIATION. EASTER MEETING, 1867. Programme :— I. THE WELD CUP, 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 lirst 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 ; r second stage, 500 and 600 yards Rifles, any, without telescopic sights; no wind screens or sun shades ; minimum pull of trigger, 6 lbs No. of shots—Seven in each range; one trial ! shot at each range Position, any Entrance fee H.P.A.S., 112 « Ties to be shot off by single shots at the longest range FRIZES : Ist prize—Two-thirds entrance money to the competitor not winning the cup 2nd prize—One-third TARGETS. 200 and 300 yards, bull's-eye Ift by 2ft ; centre 4ft by 2ft; 500 and 600 yards, bull'seye 2ft by 2ft; centre 4ft by 4ft 11. VOLUNTEER COMPANY COMPETITION, c Open to all Companies, Troops, or Batteries of Canterbury Volunteers, under Rule 19 j C.R.A. r CONDITIONS : Each company to send ten representatives, j Distances—2oo and 300 yards * Rifle, Government; minimum pull, 61bs No. of shots—Seven at each range, in volleys Position, as per drill-book. n Entrance fee as per Rule 19, C.R.A. H. P. A. S., 420. fi PRIZEB. J If five or more Companies enter, the Asso- n ciation to add £6 6s ; if less, £4 4s to the money subscribed. A oup to be given to the 8 ] successful company. Squads to be under the command of their own officers. 4 Scoring by a person to be appointed by the - Association. iiiT r THE RIFLE OAKS. _ Open to all Enrolled Volunteers of tho Province. Distances—2oo and 300 yards j, Rifle, any; ammunition, 577 ; minimum r pull, 61bs No. of shots—Five at each range . t Position—2oo from shoulder, 300 kneeling £ Entrance fee —5s non-members ; 2s 6d members of Association H. P. A. S. 40 PRIZES : 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 sub- ' scribed, aud cup value £1. ! ~ i 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 PRIZES : Ist prize—One-half of the money subscribed, and cup value £4 2nd prize—One-third of the money sub- , scribed, and cup value £3 ' 3rd prize—One-sixth of the money sub- ( scribed, and cup 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 j Entrance fee—ss H.P. A. 5.,600 PRIZE : £10, and a cup to each of the successfu 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 each range Position—2oo yards, Hythe ; 300 yards, kneeling PBIZEB : 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 tbe money subscribed, and cup value £1 VII. THE ASSOCIATION CUP. Open to Members of tbe C.R.A. Distances—2oo and 400 yards. Rifles, any No. of shots—Five at each range. Position, any. Entrance fee—2s 6d. H. P. A. S., 40. PHIZES : Ist prize—Half entrance money, and a cup value £3. 2nd prize—One-third entrance money, and a cup value of £2. 3rd prize—One-sixth entrance money, and a oup value £1.