RIFLE SHOOTING.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19198, 3 January 1928, Page 4

RIFLE SHOOTING.

SOUTH ISLAND ASSOCIA TION.

CHAMPIONSHIP MEETLNG. Ib perfect weather, the first day of the 'annual championship meeting of the South Island Kifla Association was held yesterday at the rifle range, Redcliffs. Good entries were received in all matches, and there were many keen contests. In the morning, a slight nor'-wester was blowing across the range, but this did not affect the shooting to any extent. In the afternoon, however, the wind increased, with the result that the scoring was not what it might have been. AH the matches were got off with as little delay as possible, and the arrangements reflected great credit on those responsible. One of the most outstanding performances of the day was that of Rifleman J. Bills (Christchurch Defence Club) in the Westlaud Match, of 500 yards. Ho scored 49 points, which was one off the possible. Considering the conditions, it was an excellent exhibition.

The following acted as officials:—Chief range officer, Lieut.-Colonel I*. B. Oreswoll; assistant range officers, Captain H. L. Willis, Lieut. W. Hughes, Lieut. T. R. A. lieCleary, Lieut. J. B. Allan, and Sergt.-Major W, Bates; secretary and treasurer. Mr R. H. Xcill; assistant statistician, Mr W.;J. Gabb. The results were as follows: — SERVICE MATCH.

(Rapid, 000 yards, 10 shots in 35 seconds. Two compulsory sighters.) Rifleman 11. Cromie (Ashburtou), 38 points, £1 ss; Cadet S. Loader (Canterbury Regiment), 3? points, 17s 6d; Deputy-President F. Clark (Ashburtou), 34 points, 12s 6d. The following each received 5s prizes:— Rifleman W. Heeney 33, Rifleman C. W. Kibblewhite (Waimate) 32, Rifleman G. Cromie (Ashburtou) 31, Rifleman H. Edwards (Kaiapoi) 31, Major H. V. Searle (Nelson College) 30, Pres. D. 1\ Keir (Ashburton) 29, Rifleman R. J. Gillick (Kiwi) 29, J. Busche (Christchurch Railway) 28, J. Bryden (Kaiapoi) 27, E. Chamberlain (Lake Brunner) 27, T. Thompson (Rangiora) 26, W. Wilson (Sydenham) 26.

CANTERBURY MATCH. (300 yards, two optional sighie/s and ten shots.) Rifleman J. Hills (Christchurch D.C.), 46, £3; Deputy President F. Clark (Ashburton), •13, £2; Preaide.it D. F.- Keir- (Ashburton), ■lfi, £l. The following each received 10s prizes:—Riflemen W. Wilson (Sydenham) 45, J. Bryden (Kaiapoi) 45, G. Cromie (Ashburton) 44, H. L. Mason (Christchurch D.C.) 44, S. Kelson (Christchurch D.C.) 44, Major 11. V. Searle (Nelson College) 44, Riflemen R. J. Gillick (Kiwi) 43, H. Harries (Christchurch D.C.) 43, C. W. Kibblewhite (Waimate) 43, V. Tiros (Christehurcb. Railway) 43, W. R. Barrett (Sydenham) 43, J. Bußclie (Clmstcluucli Railway) 43. The following each received 10s Tyro prizes: Riflemen P. Popo (Lake Brunner) 42, B. L. Ashton (Gimmer'ourn) 41, A. Kingsbury (Culverden) 40, F. Radford (Gebbie's Valley) 39. WESTLAND MATCH. (500 yards, two optional sighters and ten shots.)

Rifleman J. Bills (Chnaichurch D.C.), 49, £3; Rifleman S. 0. Hay (Sydenham), 48, £2; Rifleman J. Buscbo (Christchurch Bajlway), 48, £1; Rifleman W. Heney 47, £l. Tho following each received 10s prizes: Riflemen J. Yeandle (Ashburton) 47, R. J. G-illick (Kiwi) 46, Major H. V. Searlo (Nelson) 46, Riflemen W R, Barrett (Sydenham) 45, A. Murphy (Girnrnerburn) 45, President D. F. Keir (Ashburton) 45, Riflemen W. Wilson (Sydenham) 45, G. Stark (Kaiapoi) 45, S. Nelson (Christ-church D.C.) 45, J. Chapman (Christchurcb D.C.) 45, H. Cromio (Ashbtuton) 45, R. Piper (Christchurch D.C.) 45. Tho following each received 10s Tyro prizes:—Riflemen P. Pope (Lake Brunner) 44, B. L. Ashton (Gimmerburn) 42, R. Hay (Sydenham) 42, W. D. Rutherford (Gimmerburr.) 41. MARLBOROUGH MATCH.

(600 yards, two optional sighters and ten shots.)

Riflemen V. Tims (Chri3tchurch Railway) 48, £3; Rifleman E. Truman (Ashburton), 41, £2; Deputy President F. Clark (Ashburton). 43, £1; Rifleman J. Bryden (Kaiapoi), 43, £l. The following each received 10s prizes: Riflemen R. J. Gillick (Kiwi), 43. 11.. Harries. (Christchurcb D.C.) 43, W. E. Barrett (Sydenham) 43, -P. A. Judkina (Christchurcb D.C.) 43, H L. Mason (Christchurcb D.C.) 42. G. Cromio (Ashburton) 42, Major H. V. Soarl? (Nelson College) 41, Riflemen H. Judkins (Christchurch D.C.) 41, D. Murray (Christehurch D.C.) 41, F. Porter (Aahburton) 41, W. Wilson (Sj'denham) 41, President D. P. Keir (Aahburton) 41. The following each received 10s Tyro prizes:; Riflemen A. Biggins (Christchurch Railway) 40, H. Barker (Sydenham) 40,. C. L. Dougherty (Giirlmerburn) A3,' A. Kingsbury (Culvcrden) SO. NELSON MATCH. (500 yards and • 600 yards, ' one optional sighter and seven shots at ea(Si distance.) Riflemen J. Chapman (Christchurcb D.C), 65, £3; -V. Timrus (Christchurch Railwav),' 63, £2; G. Cromio (Ashburton). 63, £1; H. Croinie • (Ashburton), 62, £l. The following each received 103 prizes: —Riflemen N. AVood (Christchurch D.C.) 61, R. Piper (Christchurch D.C.) 61, D F. Keir (Aehburton) 61, H. Harries (Chrietchurch D.C.) 60, F. Porter (Ashburton) 60, P. Pope (Lake Brunner) 60, C. W. Kibblewhite (Waimate) 59, R. J. Gillick (Kiwi) 58, E. Truman (Ashburton' 58. Mljor H. V. Searle (Nelson College) 53, Riflemen J. Busche (Christchurch Railway) 53, A., T. Chapman (Dunedin) 58 The following each received 10s Tyro prizes: Riflemen A. J. Boaven (Christchurch D.C.) 56, A. Barker (Sydenham) 56. C. Southern (Lake Brunner) 54, P. Radford (Gebbio's Valley) 53.