RIFLE SHOOTING.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17104, 28 March 1921, Page 10

RIFLE SHOOTING.

CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION.

At Bcdclifrs on Saturday, the annual prizefiring meeting of the Canterbury Military District was commenced, the day being taken up with Service matches. A nor'-west wind was blowing, but the marksmen suffered little inconvenience. The South Island Championship will be fired to-day. The chief range officer is Lieutenant-Colonel F. B. Creswell, V.D., and the statistical department is under the charge of Lieutenant Foster. The prize-list haa been slightly .reduced in the Rifle Club and Cadet sections, owing to the entries not quite reaching the number anticipated, but in tho circumstances the lists are very satisfying to competitors. Saturday's results were: — A SERIES.

XO. 1 MATCH —Grouping, 100 yds; secondclass figure target, five rounds; application, 200 yds, second-class figure target, seven rounds, ton seconds per shot. TERRITOKIALS.

Tho following received. 6s each:—Cadet C. L. King, Cadet H. Murray, Cadet J. L. Hall, Sergt. D. Binnie, Cadet R. E. P. Harris, Cadet J. B. Milner, Sergt. J. A. Williams, Corpl. Mackintosh. • The following reoeived 2s 6d each: —Cad«t Clark, Cadet O. H. Blakeley, Cadet C. Lambert, Cadet H. Acland, Cadet H. N. Blakeley, Sergt. H. H. Teuki, Cadet H. J. Moore, Cadet C. C.' Scannell, Col.-Sergt. C. McCallum, Lance-Corpl. R. H. N. Creawell, LanceCorpl. A. W. R. Goodwin, Cadet D. M. Campbell* , One of the first to show to advantage in the 200 yds aplication firing was the Kaiapoi representative, Rifleman W. Heney, who placed, five bulls and then, dropping- to on inner, closed at one short of the possible. On the No. 1 target Mehrtens made a similai score, and Muno failed only in the first ehot, aB. Halmshaw did the same on No. a, w'hile Sergt. Davy, on No. 3, dropped hifl only unit at the second shot. Empson, oil No. 6, placed well for eix ehots, and then ■ made two B's . Humphries dropped one with his second, and also closed with 27. The first possible, however, was reserved for No. ,1 target, where a very strong group of scores were showing 1 , and where Rifleman Richards, of Kaiapoi, with a full 25 to his credit for group firing, registered a 4 for his last, and so made a clean 28. RifleMan T. Thompson, of Rangiora, missed, the bull on his sixth shot, and closed with' 27. The only other possible for the match waa scored by S taff-Sergt.-Major Frank, of N.Z.P.S., whose grouping, at 20 proved unfortunate. Amongst the Senior Cadets, the B.H.S. representative, Petre, with a full soofe at lOdyds, was beaten, by two point? by Sergt. Davy, whose 4, 8, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, was a nice exhibition of shooting. Cadet S. Riohards's _ score waa 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4, and Cadet Harris's 4, 4, 4, 4. 4, 8, 3. No. 2 MATCH, Snap Shooting, 200 yards, figurei 3 target. Five seconds exposure. PERMANENT STAFF AND RIFLE CLUBS.

S.S.M. Brant, N.Z.P.S. (tyro), lis 6d.. 21 S.S..M. Bates, N.Z.P.S. (tyro), lis Gd .. 21 Rifleman H McElroy, N.ZJP.S., lis 6d .. 21 Rifleman J. Bryden, Kaiapoi D.R.C., ' lis 6d ~ 21 Rifleman. W. Butters, Kaiapoi D.R.C., lis 6d 21 Rifleman P. Robertson, Kaiapoi D.R.C., lis 6d .. ... ... 21 Rifleman • R. ' Caughley, Chrietchurch . D.R.C., lis 6d . .. ... .. 21 Pres. D. Mehrtene, Rangiora D.R.0., lis 6d .. .. .. ~ 21 The following received 5s each:—<a.S.M. Jordan, S.Q.S.M. Fougere, Rifleman S. P. Nelson, S.S.M. Heap, V.-Pres. J. Aroott, Rifleman Sandford.

Tyros—S.S.M. Fretwell, S.S.M. Glanville, Rifleman C. L. Stowell. TERRITORIALS.

C.S. j Major W. Ross, Ist Cant, ilegt., £1 5s 21 Corpl. H. P. Balfour, A Coy., Ist Cant Rcgt., £1 5a •• ... .. 21 Pvte. O. O. Knight, 2nd S.C. Regt., 15s 18 Pvte. H. R. Hayward, let Coy., C.Y.0,,

10s .. •• .. .. IS Pvte. F. Evans, Ist Cant. Regt., 10s .. 15. The following received 5s each:—'Trooper F. Anderson, Coy.-tSgt.-Major Peagram, Driver H. J. Mardon, Q.M<S. J. Yellowlees, Pvte. N. Wilson, Pvte. P. G. Alley Tyros—Pvte F Bryden, Pvte R A. Nankivell, Pvte. E. P. C. Graasm, Bombardier P. Barrett, Corpl. W. T. Murphy, and Pvte. T. J. Palmer. CADETS. Tl. Sergt. P. W. Petre, Boys' High School, ■ 16s 21 Cadet J). M. Campbell, Christ's College, 100 18 Sergt. H. M. Blftkriey, Boys' High School, 10s .. .. .. .. 18 Cadet R. Yellowlees, No. 9 Coy., S.C., 7s 6d ... .. •• •• 18

The fallowing received 5s each!— Carpi. A. L. Shield, Cadet E. Mackintosh, Cadet R. E. P.- Harris, Cadet C. C. Scanell, Sergt. D. Binnie, Cadet R. K. Ncf/illo, Cadet T.- O. Kay. Tho following received 2s Gd each:— Cadet O. H. Blakeley, Sergt. E. Lane, Corpl. J. E. Milner, Cadet H. J. Finlaynon, Sorgt. C. L. King, Lance-Corpl. H. Lunn, Sergt. H. H. Touki, Cadet R. H. Clark, Sorjt. Grant, Cadet H J. Moore, Cadet <X Lambert, Cadet H. Murray. . No. 3 MATCH—Application 600 yards, first- : class figure target. Seven rounds, twenty seconds x»gt shot. TERRITORIALS. Tl. C.S.M. C. 'H. Peagram, No. 4 Coy., N.Z.G.A., 30s 24 Corpl. H. F. Balfour, A Coy., Ist Cant. Regt., 20s .. .. .. % ..22 C.S.M. W. Ross, Ist Cant. Regt., 15s .. 21 Q M.S. J. Yellowloea, 10s .. ..20 Pvte. N. Wilson, (tyro), Ist Cant. Regt., 10s .. 18 The following ipceived 5s each:—Pvte. H. Murray, Pvte. H. R. Hayward (Ist C.Y.C. M.R.), Corpl. W. T. Murphy (Ist Cant. Regt.), Private J. R. Clark (Ist Cant. Regt.), IVte. T. J. Palmer (A Coy., Ist Cant Regt), Trooper F. Anderson. PERMANENT STAFF AND RIFLE CLUBS.

Rifleman J. Goldstone, Waimate D.8.C., £1 os .. .. .. 25 Rifleman G. Milne, Raagiora D.S.C., 17s 6d •• •• .. .. 25 Corpl. C. Humphries, Rangiora, 15s ..25 Rifleman F, Richards, K&iapoi, 7s Gd .. 25 Rifleman A. E. Halmshaw, Christcjiurch D.RC„;"s 6d .. .. ..25 Rifleman P. Morgan, Ghristchurch D.R.C., 73 6d .... .. 24 Tbo following reoeived -5s each • -S.SJkI. Hfap, Riflemhn S. P. Nelson, S.S.M. Brant, S.S.M. Frank, V.-Pres. J. Arnott, Rifleman J. Ball, Rifleman C. C. S. Candy, Rifleman M. Manssen, Rifleman S. Richards. CADETS. T3. Sergi. C. 1. Kin?, 8.H.5.,15s .. 22 Cadet H. J. Moore, 12s 6d ..20 Sergt. P. Grant, Christ's College, 7a 6d 19 Cadet J. E. Mfiner, 7s 6d .. .. 19 The following received 5s each:—Cadet R. 11. Clark (14 Coy., S.C.), C. Lambert (13 Coy., S.C.), L.-Corpl. H. Lima (8.H.5.), Corpl. A. L. Shield (Christ's Coil?ge), Cadet R. Yellowless (Xo. 9 Coy., S.C.I, Cadet C. C. Scannell (Christ's College), Cadet D. M. Campbell (Christ's College), Cadet J. L. Hall (6-7 Cov., S.C.), Sergt. B. Baw (8.H.5.), Cadet P. A. Cornish, Col.-Sergt. C. McCallnm 115-lC Cor.), Sorgt. F. W. Petre (8.H.5.;,

L.-CorpL R. H X. C-rcswell (8.H.5.), Cadet H. Murray (Christ's College), Cadet O. H. Blakeley "(8.H.5.), Sergt. H. M. Blskeley (B.H'.S.), Cadet A. E. Holland \66 Cov., S.C.)> Sergt. J. W. Williams (No. 9 Coy., S.C.), Sergt. Binnie (15-1 C Coy., S.C.). By the time this match was commenced tho "glare of the suit had lessened, while the wind, which was still blowing right up the range, was a. trifle more ixiisterous. Tho lorger range found 6t>mo weak spots, and with the exceptions of Rifleman Halinshaw and Sergeant C. L. King, the men were Rot . finding the bull easily. Tho Waimate rifle-; man, Goldstone, after scoring three inners, finished well with -1, 4, 4, 4, and a toial of 25, which, in the counting out. placed him first. For tl/e Territorials, Peagram led off well, but scored a magpie with his fomth shot. Balfour commenced disappointingly, but made a good recovery. For the Cadets, King's shooting was easily tho best up to his last shot, which registered fin unlucky 1. XO. i HATCH. —Service Teams Match. Teams of six men, nominated before series commenced. Scores in Matches 1, 3, and 3 to count for prizes. Kaiapoi D.R.C., first, £2 103.

let Canterbury Regiment—C.S.M. Ross, Q.M.S. Yellowlees, Corpl. Balfour, Corpl. Murphy, Corpl. Jiryden, Private Murray .. .. •• 551 Christchurch Working Men's Club D. B.C.—Dockery, Jack, Robertson, Tyler, Shaw, Harris .. .. .• 406 NO. 5 MATCH. —Cadet Sen-ice Tea Match. Scores in Matches, 1, 2, and 3 to count for prizes. , Tl. Bops' School, £1 10s first .: 302 Christ's College, 15s, second .. •• 350 KG. G MATCH.—Superiority of Fire Competition. Distance 300 yds, fivo rounds each man; one minute allowed. Rangiora, £2 15s first. Christchurch Working Men's Club, £1 15s, second.

SPECIAL PRIZES. Trophy, presented by G. Coates and Co., Ltd., valued at £2 2s, for highest Cadet aggregate in. Matches, 1, 2, and 3, to be won outright.—Sergeant F. A. Petre, B.H.S. Total 83. Trophy, presented by Stewart, Dawson and Co., for Territorial aggregate in Matches 1, 2, and 3, to be won outright.—Corpl H. P. Balfour, Ist Canterbury Regiment. Total 89. Service Champion—Challenge Cup, presented by Mr H. H. Clifford, for highest aggregate scorer in Matches 1, 2, and 3, ©ithar Territorial, Rifleman, or Cadet.—Rifleman J. Bryden, Kaiapoi D.R.C. Total 95. Christchurch Volunteer Rang® Association Shield, presented by the Ist Canterbury Regiment, to team with highest aggregate bcoi» in Matches 1, 2, and 3. Open to Territorials only. Winners to hold shield for 12 months.—lst Canterbury Regiment. Total 454.

Christchurch Volunteer Range Association, Thursday Competition Shield, presented by Ist Canterbury Regiment, to the team with the highest'aggregate score in Matches V2, ■ and 3; open to Senior Cadets only. winners to hold shield for 12 months only.— Christchurch Boys' High School. Total 332. Tw;elve months' subscription for the,"Weekly Press and Referee," presented, by Christchurch Press Co. for second highest aggreate scorer in A series, Matches 1, 2, and 3. — Staff-Sergt.-Major Bxant,. R.ZJP.S. Total 94.

HAWSE'S BAY ASSOCIATION. (press association telegram.) HASTINGS, Marsh 20. The Hawke's Bay- Rifle Association's annual meeting opened on the Roy'a Hill rang® to-day; l The weather was fine in the morning, but in the afternoon a northerly gale made conditions very unpleasant, and interfered with ithe scares, some of the leading l marksmen being completely baffled. Sir Andrew Russell opened the range in an appropriate speech. Results;— •OPENING MATCH, 200 yards; 10 shots. H. James (Napier), 48, £4 1. .. 1 V. Kyle (Ldnton), 48, £2 10s .. ..... 2

S. Marenzi (Tararaa), 48, £2 10s ' . . 3 NAPIER MATCH, 300 yards; 10 shots. W. Feast (Greytown), 46, £4 .. .. .1 J. T. Waiiburton (Petono), 46, £3 .. 2 F. McDonald (Suburbs R.C.), 46, £2 .. 3 OADET CHAMPIONSHIP, highest aggro- •. gate Opening 'and Napier Matches.

J. Ritchie • (Hawera), 84 (challenge cup and. gold medal) .. .. - 1 J. A..Andrew (Napieir), 81, £1 .. ..2 A. J. Smith (Napier), 77, 15s .. ..3 WAIRARAPA MATCH, 600 yards; 10 shots. J. C. Carter (Peitone), 48, £4 ' .. .. 1 S. J. Mayhow (Linton), 48, £3 .. ..2 O. Whiteman (Suburbs), 47, £2 .. ..3 WELLINGTON MATCH, 600 yaids; 10 eibots. E. Bollinger (Petone), 47, £4 .. .. 1 S. Matenzi (Tararcm), 47, £3 .. ... 2 S. Mayhew (Linton), 46, £2 ... 3;

100 200 yds yds li. Sergt.-Major C. H. Peagram, No. 4 Coy.. N.Z.G.A., Lyt-t-elton, £1 lOs .. 25 22 47 Corporal H. F. Balfour, A Coy., 1st Cant. Regt., £1 .. 20 2G 46 Coy .-&ergt.-Major W. Hose, 1st Cant. Regt., 15s .. 20 *25 45 Pvto. N. Wilson, 1st Cant. Regt.. 10s .. 20 25 45 Sapper F. Anderson, C.Y.C., 10s .. . • .. 20 25 45 The following; received 5s each: -&Tpr. H. R. Hayward, Pvt-o. Nnnkivell, Q.M.S. 1'ellowlees, Corpl. "W. T. Murphy, Pvte. I*. Evans,' Lance-Corpl. G. W. Logan. Tyros—5s each, Pvte. C. C. Knight, Pvte. J. R. Clark, Pvte, A. A. Stott, Gunner J. Scott, Sergt. G. J. Kennedy. PERMANENT STAFF AND RIFLE CLUBS. 100 200 yds yds Tl. Rifleman F. Richards, Kaiapoi, £1 5s .. .. 25 28 53 Rifleman G. Milne, '■ Raagiora, 17s 6d 25 27 52 Rifleman J. Bryden, Kai&poi, 158 .. .. .. 25 27 52 Rifleman W. Henev, Kaiapoi, 7s 6d .. ..25 27 52 President D. W. Mehrtene, Rangiora, 7s 6d .. 25 27 53 Vice-President J. Arnott, Rangiora, 7a- 6d .. 25 26 51, Rifleman D. McKay, Rangiora, 7s 6d .. .. .. 25 26 51 The following received 5s each: Stafi-Sergt.-Major Bates, Riflemen. C. Batters, H. Edwards, A."Wallace, B. A. Ward, Staff-Sor-geant-Major Grant, Rifleman G. Stock, and Stafi-Sergt.-Ma.jor Frank. Tyros—RiflemAi W. Butters and J. S. Cook, and Staff.-Sergt. Heap. GADETS. 100 200 yds yds TlSergeant. F. W. Petre, Boys' High . School, 16s .. 25 25 50 Sergeant BT. Davy, Boys' High School, 12s 6d .. .. 20 27 47 Cadet. R. S. Bichards, No. D Coy,, 7s 6d .. .. 20 26 46 Cadet R. Yellowleea, No. 9 Coy., 7s 6d .. .. 20 24 44

No. i. ?to. 2. No. 3 Tl. Erriekson •IS 15 21 82 Bryden 52 21 22 95 Edwards 60 IS 22 90 Bjchaids, F. 63 9 25 87 Heney 5*2 IS 20 90 Kichards, S. 44 6 22 72 ol6 Bangiora D.R.C. second, £1 ICS. 91 Mehrtens 52 21 18 Arnot . • 51 IS 23 92 Thompson .. 47 12 19 7S Humphries 47 G 25 73 Milne 52 9 25 8G Butters, V. 10 21 20 87 512 Permanent Stnff. Cliristtluirch, tliird, £1. S.S.M. W. Bates .. 51 • 21 17 69 S.S.M. A. Brant 49 21 24 91 S.S.M. H. Fretwell 43 15' 21 79 S.S.M. L. .Glnnvillo .. 43 12 20 75 S.S.M. R. L. Jordan 43 18 a9 82 S.S.M. J. Stevenson.. 45 IS 11 74