ENGLISH YOUTH’S LAPSE

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 73, 19 December 1929, Page 20

ENGLISH YOUTH’S LAPSE

VALUELESS CHEQUES ISSUED. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hamilton, December 18. Thomas Hepburn Thompson, aged 18 years, an English immigrant,. »was senfenced to two years’ reformative detention for issuing eight valueless cheques at New Plymouth, Te Kuiti, Hamilton, and Ngaruawahia.

and for the very enjoyable evening they bad spent. Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Guy were handed bouquets of roses. Public Service Club. ?

Members of the Public Service Club were the guests of Mr. H. V. Croxton (president) and Mrs. Croxton at their residence, Kelburn Parade, on Nuvembdr 21. lhe evening proved to be one of the best and the most enjoyable. Musical items and various parlour games contributed greatly to the entertainment. Mr. P. B. Goldfinch, of the Hutt Club was asked to present the prizes to the successful contetants, ana in doing so congratulated the club on its suceeses during the year. The prize-winners were as follow: — Club champion, H. V. Croxton (1646 -4 shoots), Caugbley Cup. Lady champion, Mrs. R. D. Potts (1010). Neill Cup. Quarterly competitions:—Gnn score: L'lrst quarter, Mrs. Potts, Neill Cup; second quartet, Miss Cave, Neill Cup; third quarter, Mrs. Potts, Neill Cup. (Note: Mrs. Potts has now won this cup outright./ First quarter 11. V. Croxton, Croxton Cup: second quarter, W. A. Nicholson Croxton Cup; third quarter, H. V. Croxton, Qroxton Cup. Handicap scores: First quarter, Mrs. Croxton, club trophy: H. V. Croxton, club trophy. Second quarter: Miss Cave, club trophy: W. A. Nicholson club trophy. Third quarter: Miss Cave, club trophy; H. V. Croxton, club trophy. Handicap aggregate: Miss F. O. Cave, club trophy; R. Slade, erfb trophy. First C grade possible”: Miss Cave, trophy donated. [isdall’s trophy: W. A. Nicholson. Pernieben silver medal: W. A. Nicholson. Daily Telegraph” certificate: W. A. Nicholson. Bell medal, “Sunday Times.” ’’Times, and “Daily Mail” certificates: S. H. Perry. Ladies’ medal (S.M.R.C.): Miss IV. E. Ellison. S.M.R.C. marksmen’s badges. A grade: Messrs. Henry. Forbes, Perry. Nicholson. and Sadler.' S.M.R.C. marksmens medals: Messrs. Hendry. Perry, and Nicholson. ... . One of the most remarkable performances was the record number of forty "possible” scored during the year by 11. A. Nicholson, covering all shoots. Members took great pleasure in autographing a match target commemorative of this achievement. ("Aperture" will be voicing the opinion of all marksmen that history will repeat itself in the forthcoming season, and that Mr. Nicholson will carry with him the best wishes of ail for his continued success, and may all the shoots that count be “possibles”!). Mr. Nlcholosn was run-ner-un to the champion, and Miss Cave runner-up in her section. South Club.

. The results ot South Club competitions ended November are as follow:— Morris Cup (August, September October, November), possible 840: D. Robertson, 828. winner: P. W. Congreve. 527. runnerUP Franklyn Shield (October, November;, possible 420.—This resulted in a tie between A. MacDowell, 413. - —Go. ami IJz Congreve. 412, 3-415 On being shot oft the scores were as follow (possible i 0). R. Congreve 70. anti A. MacDowell 68, runnerUP Congreve Jug.—This was won by R. Congreve with a possible. The club silver badge for highest rifle ycore. junior, members, was won by R. Congreve. , . , . ... , R Congreve is still maintaining his high position, and ha broken the club record by obtaining on the present targets three possibles in competition shoots during one month. . , x . , '■ The result of the special November competition for members who had not succeeded iu obtaining trophies to a certain value during the season resulted as follows in the order named: Staples. Preston. Priestlev. Culling, and Teal. . i The club held its final shoot for the season on Tuesday, November 26, and this was arranged as a novelty shoot at -7 yards in standing position, open to all members and visitors. K. H. Nicholl (Harbour Board was first, and Mr. L. Swanson (Karon) second. All trophies won during tlie season were presented during the evening, by Mrs. Staples, one of the very popular vicepresidents ot the club. Mrs. Staples, who congratulated the winners, was presented with a bouquet by K. Hoddy, the youngest member, on behalf of the club. After supper the club captain (Mr. P. W. Congreve) thanked the vice-presidents and vis tors for their attendance, and also, on behalf of the club, thanked especially all donors ot trophies. A pleasing feature of the evening was a presentation to a member about to be married. Mr. Hempieman (vice-captain) making a happy little speech in doing so. One ot the most esteemed members of the elub. and the oldest miniature rifleman In the Wellington Association. Mr. S. Scott, celebrated his birthday that day. Mr. Scott was heartily congratulated and presented with a suitable momento of he occasion. Mr. Hcmplcman. who made the presentation, expressed the wish that Mr Scott would remain a member for many rears vet: he was not only one of the best workers in the club, but was rf’ l ’? ponular. both inside and outside of Ins club. U.S.A. Team Matches.

The following are the official scores In the B.S.A. teams’ match Surrey ..T-7. London 3901. Essex 3899. Aberdeen 3889. Middlesex 3883. G’oiicostersbirc 3374. lorksbire 3855. Lincolnshire 3852. Oxfordshire 3850 Wellington 3849. Durham 3848. Sussex 3«48. Hampshire. 3844. Somersetshire 3839 Suffolk 3825. Angus 3823. Midiotlilnn 38ic' South Australia 3°ll. Devonshire 3808. Hertfordshire 3=07. Tasmania 3807. Kent 3 R 04. Glamorganshire 3772. Monmouthshire 3707. Victoria 3707. Bedfordshire 3747. Nelson 3747. Flfeshlrc 3730. Berkshire 3162. New South Wales.'Onbensland. and Wiltshire did not return targets.