SHOOTING AND VOLUNTEERING.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXVIII, Issue 1508, 11 April 1902, Page 5

SHOOTING AND VOLUNTEERING.

On Saturday, sth April, the Kaitangata Rifles fired the third competition for prizes presented by Dr Fitzgerald and Mr H. Kirby. Ranges 500 and 600 yards ; seven shots; one sigbter not to count. The weather was fine, although the light was rather dull. The following are the highest scores

The following are the highest scorers io Clock Competition fired by the members of he Owaka Rilles. The prize was won by Private Cox

The Clutha Mounted Rifles hold a shooting competition (handicap) on Saturday, 10th inst., Qalclutha Range. Entries close on 16th inst. Eanges, 300 yds and 600 yds; seven shots, with two optional sighters at each range. Prizes—l of 20s, 2o! 10s, 4of ss; range prize, (300 yds) rifle sling. A parade of the Clutha Rifles was held on Wednesday evening when there were present Capt. Hogg, Lieuts. Watt and Muir, and 41 rank and tile. The new magazine rifles, together with belts, slings, and water bottles, were issued during the evening, and as the new uniforms are expected to be ready this month, the corps should be fully equipped by next parade. The prizes won at last shooting competition were also presented to the successful competitors, each recipient receiving an ovation from his comrades as be stepped forward to receive the prize.

300 500 Private Duncan yds. yds. hep Tl. .. 30 34 — — 64 Corporal Smaill .. 32 a — — 63 Private Byers . 28 32 3—63 Private T. Frazer .. 30 32 — — 62 Lieut. Aitohison . . 31 30 - — 61 Second Class. Private J. Frazer .. 30 20 4—54 Private M'Lean .. 25 28 — — 53 Private Clements , 27 26 - — 53

300 600 600 yds. yds. yds. Tl. Private Cox 39 42 40 - - 121 Private Wright .. 35 43 89 - - 117 Lieut. Kichardson 37 46 31 - - 114 Sergt. M'Lean .. 37 43 29 - - 109 Ssrgt. Wratten .. 32 41 34 - - 107 Private Craig 35 39 31 - - 105