Volunteering.

Cromwell Argus, 6 March 1905, Page 5

Volunteering.

By Boll’s Eye. The following is the result of the shooting competition between the Cromwell Rifle Volunteers ami the Bannockburn Rifle Club, fired on the range of the latter club on the Ist March, 1905. Ranges—--300, 500, and COCyds, five shots, with two optional sighters. The wind was tricky, with a bright light, which militated against good shooting : Cromwell;

Majority iur Cromwell 24 points. The following is the result of the competition for the Ladles’ Greenstone Brooch presented by Mr li; Olds. Oouditions, seven shots afr each range, 500 and 600 yds with two optional sighters ;—i

Private E. Marshall, who is a recruit, won this with a possible including his handicap, and considering this is the first time he has shot, speaks well for his success in the future. The old shots had better beware.

The aggregate at the South Island Rifle Association Championship was won by Lieutenant King or the Linwood Rifles, with a score of 339, Private Smith, of the Cromwell Rifles finished 20th, with a score of 314. There were 134 competitors competing.

The Cromwell Rifles have juefc finished their class firing, and some good scares have been registered, (Jorp Thomas puttiny on the possible for a marksman's course (56), and Sergeants Bruce and Wrightson and Lieut Jolly, 55 ; Private Smith, 54 ; Corp Holden, 52 ; Privates Cahill and Holden, 51. The Cromwell Iliflea haß 19 marksmen this year, which ia a splendid record. For this each man secures 10s, exclusive of officers, from the Government, and as they only allow 10 money prizes, the Cromwell Rifles have secured the maximum.

The last parade of the volunteer year was held on Tuesday evening, there being a very good muster. We are glad to see that the volunteers, under the able guidance of Captain Mackenzie and his officers, are putting their shoulderß to the wheel, and we hope that good volunteers will be the result.

In view of the forthcoming Goldlields Challenge Shield Match, which will be competed for at Alexandra, on the 17th March. We would strongly advise the Cromwell team to go in for steady tice if they wish to make any show in|Jthe abovo competition. Wake up, lads, and try and wipe out last year's defeat. We hear that the Quccnstown, x\rrow, and Alexandra teams are practising assiduously. A, handicap match for money prizes, donated by Captain Mackenzie aud Lieut Jolly, will bo fired for during the next week, commencing Saturday, 4th March, Wednesday, Bth, and Saturday 1 lth March. First prize, 20s ; second, 10s ; thisd, Oa : fourth, 4s. As this will bo the lint competition to count for Captain Mackenzie's gold aud silver medals given by him for the year's shooting, wo would urge every volunteer to take part in the competition.

Private Cahill... ... oa Lieutenant Tidcy 00 Sergeant Wrightson ... r»o Lieutenant Jolly 54 Corporal Thomas 53 Sergeant Bruce 53 Corporal Holden 51 Private T, Marshall 50 ,, E. Marshall 47 „ Olds ... 44 531 Bcunockburn. Rifleman Parcoll 00 ,, Ray, R- ... 50 ,, Nowick ... 55 ,, Ray, J • 52 Captain Crabbe 52 Rifleman Crabbe, W. • •• 50 ,, Horn 48 ,, Gillandors 48 ,, Brown 45 ,, Sutherland 41 507

JEPdc’p ►Score Total Private E. Marshall 22 48 70 $ „ Cahill Jscr GO GO Sergeant Bruce 5 51 5G ,, Wrightson scr 53 53 Private Olds scr 53 53