LAST DAYS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 54, 5 March 1914, Page 3

LAST DAYS

BUSY TIMES AT TRENTHAM MONTGOMERY SERVICE CHAMPION. (From Our Special Reporters.) The day before the final, no matter how well the time-table may be arTanged, is generally a rush day at the Dominion Bifle Meeting. Yesterday differed from previous pre-final days in that it was even busier than usual. Of course the greatest interest- of the largest number was in the long-range championship matches which were to decide who should shoot for the King's Prize today. How the decision was made — on, a fair day with no favour — i& told elsewhere. As announced yesterday, Rfhu. Vennell, who has hitherto been little heard, of, won the Taranaki match. The closing down of the Running Man competition at noon left the way clear for the Service Championship match, which is for the Service matches what the King's Prize is for the other matches. Sgt.-Major Montgomery, of Dunedin, went down to the mounds with' a substantial lead of 21 pointa from the next man, Pte. S. Devore, of Auckland. Whai affected his shooting it would be difficult to cay. Anyway Montgomery shot badly in the match. In the snapshooting section he made only Id (two bite) out of a possible, though hardly probable, 35. Rapid firing brought him 33 out of 50 at the 500 yds range, and in the slow shooting at 600 yds ho obtained 15 out' of 30. Nevertheless his big lead on previous matches carried him through, and he won a -victory whioh he well deserved, for he has hitherto shot most consistently. In Service matcheshe is an ideal man, and last year also he went near to the championship, taking third place. Pte. Devore, a Territorial who has shot remarkably well in these matches, came second^ Sgt. F. H. Sharland was third ; and fourth was Rflm. Masefield, who. in this 1 competition added to his laurels by lifting himself from a low position on the list with a magnificent score of 97 (28—41—28). Following are completed scores of matches fired yesterday : — SERVICE CHAMPIONSHIP, open to 50 highest aggregate scorers in individual Service matches. Championship to be decided on final scores. Final match : 200 yds (snap-shooting in attack), 500 yds (rapid), 600 yds (slow). Match. Score. Tl. £15 and gold medal— Sergt. - Maj. H. Montgomery (Staff) 62 293 £8 and silver medal, Pte. G. Devore (3rd Regiment) ... 79 289 £5 and bronze medal— -Sergt. F. H. Sharland (12th Regiment) 82 287 £4 and bronze medal—President W. N. Masefield (Sounds R.C.) 97 286 £3 and bronze medal — Lieut. H. Srmmonds (Railway Corps) 89 278 £1 and bronze medal— Rflm. H. Glynn (Glenavy R.C.) ... 72 275 £1 and bronze medal— Rflm. H. T. Head (Akarana R.C.) 78 274 10s prizes.— Capt. W. Drummond, (Senior Cadets, Dannevirke), 268 ; Dep.President W. M'lver (Te Awamutu R.C), 266; Rflm. F. Morgan (Christchurch R.CJ, 258; Rflm. J. Cox (Karbri R.C.j, 258; Cpl. F. W. Ching (R.N.Z.A.), 257; Pres. J. P. White (Auckland City R.C), 257; Dep.-Pres. J. Anstice (Nelson K.CJ, 256; Rflm. I. Steenson (Oamaru R.C), 251; Rflm. W. E. Boys (Timaru R.C), 251; Pres. H. Marshall (Karori R.C;), 250; Sergt. T. W. Narbey (11th Regiment), 246; Rflm.. E, F. Sandford (Christchurch R.C), 245; Rflm. G. Hyde (Opaki) R.C), 244; Rflm. F. J. Causley, (Thames R.C), 244; Rflm. J. Given (Suburbs R.C), 244; Rflm. J. 0. Yeo (Auckland City R.C), 243; Rflm. C. R. Morris (Petone R.C), 243; Sergt.-Mai. J. R. Bell (Staff), 240; Rflm. A. M'Murray (Te Awamutu R.C), 240; Rflm. Brownlee (Auckland City R.C), 238; Rflm. R. J. Smith (Opaki R.C), 238; Rflm. A. Beetham (Opaki R.C), 237; Rflm. J. Faulkner (Gisborne R.C), 236; Lieut. G. W. Horn (4th Waikato M.R.), 236; Rflm. J. Bryden (Kaiapoi R.C), 236; Rflm. A. V. Swanson (Opaki R.C. , 235 ; Lieut. F. > Hartnell (11th Regiment), 235; Rflm. J. Drennan (Oamaru R.C), 234; ±i.tim. J. Ching (Waimea R.C. , 232; Rflra. D. M. M'lntosh (Opaki R.C.), 231; Rflm. S. Matthews (Feiding R.C), 229; Rflm. ,A. J. Melville (Akarana 8.C.), 228; Rflm. 0. A. Law (Te Awamutu R.C), 226; Rflm. J. T. Gillan (Dunedin R.C), 225; Col.Sergt. H. H. Moss (Bth Regiment), 221 Pres. F. W. H. Kummer .(Mauriceville R.C), 220; Rflm'. R. A. Wilton (Mauriceville JX.C), 219; Dep.-rres. A. J. Letham (Akarana R.C), 214; Rflm. E. W. Wilson (Whangamomona R.C.), 213; Rflm. F. H. KelJs (Ureymouth R.C.), 21C; Cpl. L. Loveday (9th Regiment), 207. A. B. Harrison (Kaponga) and R. J. King (Opaki) obtained , places in the fifty but did not fire. RUNNING MAN MATCH, 300 yd s; seven shots at khaki-coloured figure of man moving back and forward over space of sOyde, in space of about 40sec. Five points for each hit ; bull's-eyes counting to decide ties. £s— Rflm. A. Beetham, Opaki R.C • ... ... 35 £4— Sgt.-Maj H. Montgomery, Staff 35 £2 13s— Gun. T. A. Otton,R.N.Z.A. 35 £2 13s— Rflm.' W. E. Boys, Timaru R-C 35 £2 13s— Pres. W. W. Maingay feTeAroha R.C.) ' ' 35* £2— Rflm. J. Ching (Waimea R.C.) 30 £I— R'flmn. F. Bolton (Opaki R.C), I. Steenson (Oamaru R.C), R. A. Wilton (Mauriceville R.C), J. Evans (Kaitawa R.C), J. Given (Suburbs H.C.), I J. W.A. Boleyn (Chorlton R.C), T. E. Knowles (Taihape R.C), A. M'Murray (Te Awamutu R.C), each 30; Dep.Pres. A. J. Letham (Akarana R.C), Rflm. J. Cox (Karori R.C), Cpl. J. Harland (Bth Rgt), Rflm. T. Morgan (Christchurch R.C), R. J. Smith (Opaki R.C), A. V. Swanson (Opaki R.C), H. Glynn (Glenavy R.C.), J. Faulkner (Gisborne R.C), W. Cox (Auckland City R.C) F. J." Causley (Thames^ R.C); A. -B. Balfour (Greytown R.C), R. Inaley (Greytown R.C), each 25. 11s— Lieut. G. W. Horn (4th Waikato R.C), Rflm. J. Smart (Suburbs R.C), Pies. J. P. White (Auckland City R.C), Rflm. T. Davies (Tuamarina R.C), Pte. G. Devore (3rd Rgt), Pte S. N. Leech (16th Waikato Rgt.). Rflm P. Morgan (Christchurch XC), Sgt. W G. Deihl (7th Rgt.), Sgt. F. H. Sharland (12th Rgt.). Rflm. E. W. Wilson (Whangamomona R.C.), each 25. 10s prizes— Rflm. H. F. Head (Akarana R.C), 20; Rflm. R. J. King (Opaki R.C), Major J. Potter (Reserve), Rflm. F. Wilkie (Upper Hutt R.C). R. Barter (Te Wliarau R.C), W. A. Ball (Linton R.C), all 20. 3s prizes— Rflm. 0. A. Law (Te Awamutu R.C), T. Hutchison (Karrieri R.C), Pte. S, Higgs (11th Regt.), Rflm. W. T. H. Owens (Kanieri R.C), Sgt. Gainsford (19th Regt.), Capt. W. DrumI mond (Senior Cadets, Dannevirke), Rflm. W. Smith (Railway Corps), Cpl. G. J. VV. Craw (Liuton R.C), Sgt. N. C. Swinard (70th Rogt.), Pres. W. N. Masefield (Sounds R.C), Lieufc. A. S. T. Butler (29th R«s<..), Rflm. L. Belk (Feildmg H.C.I, Dep.'Pceß. J. AjMtkfc (Nelson

R.C ), A. B. Harrison (Kaponga R.C), C R. Morris (Pctonc R.C.), all 20. TARANAKI MATCH, 1000 yds; 10 shots. Bisley targets. £4— Rflm. E. Vennell, Te Wharau R.C. 48 £3 4s— Pres. W. N. Masefield, Hounds R.C 47 i £3 4s— Rftm. W. Brownlee, Auckland City R.C. 45 £2 Bs— Rflm. H. B. Maunsell. Opaki R.C '. 45 £2 8s — Rflm. I. Steenson, Oamaru R.C 45 £2 Bs— Rflm. R. Loveday, Ohuva R.C 45 £1 12s— Lieut. W. Duncan, 13th Regt. 44 £1 12s— Major J. Potter, Reserve 44 £1 12s— Rflm. A. Hyde, Okawa R.C. 44 £1 12s— Pres. T. King, Inglewood R.C 44 16s— Rflm. D. M. M'lntosh, Opaki R.C), W. Pearce (Rangitikei R.C), 44; Pto. H. F. Parker (Ammunition Column, Christchurch), Rflm. F. H. James (Okawa R.C), W. A. Ball (Linton R.C), W. Bell (Ta«ranga R.C), N. Wood (Christchurch R.C), J. Hepburn (Goodwood R.C), Lieut. J. F. Atkinson (37th Auckland Senior Cadets), Rflm. A. France (Old Navals R.C.), each 43 ; Rflm. A. Soper (Tua Marina R.C), Pte. S. L. Bent (Div. Sig. Corps), Rflm. A. M'Kay (Opaki R.C), Cap. R. M. Irvine (12th Regt.), Rflrn. C Craw (Linton 8.C.), J. E. Thurston (Te Kapua R.C), L. P. White (Christchurch R.C), J. M'Kenzie (Opaki R.C), Cpl. L. Loveday (9th Regt.), Rflm. J. G. Faulknor (Karori R.C), each 42; Rflm. D. M'Leod (Okawa R.C), R. Ruff ell (Sounds R.C.), Dep.-Pres. J. Timbrell (Veterans' R.C.), Capt. J. H. Ross (Suburbs R.C). Lient. F. Hartnell (11th Regt.), Rflm. W. G. Lane (Akarana R.C), each 41; Rflm. F. W. MacKay (Dunedin R.C), E. Whiteman (Suburbs R.C), J. Bryden (Kaiapoi R.C), G. Loveday (Ohura R.C), L. Belk (Feilding R.C), Pres. W. W. Maingay (Te Aroha R.C), Rflm. D. M'Leay (Opaki R.C.), Pte. H. R. Keane (15th Regt.), Rflm. Gilshnan (Linton R.C.), W. Randell (Linton R.C), Pres. W. H. Moselen (Kaeo R.C), Rflm. J. M. Turner (Christchurch R.C), Pres. R. Cresswell (Tuaraarina R.C), Lieut. A. J. Green (No. 8 0.A.T.), Rflm. R. Wellwood (OkSwa. R.C.), J. Kulsen (Kanieri R.C), W. Dewar (Oamaru R.C), Lient, J. W. Peake (16th Waikato Regt.), Rflm. F. E. Knowles (Taihape R.C), W. J. Feast (Opaki R.C), each 40; Rflm. F. J. H. Carrington (Akarana R.C), W. H. Thomas (Hautere R.C). R. Caldwell (Karori R.C), J. Cox (Karori R.C.), each 39. Counted Out.— A. C. Swinard, G. Devore, T. W. Narbey, A. D. Wallace, J. Ching, C. Engstrom, G. T. Jones, G. A. Eyles, J. A. Munro, G. Hyde, S. Elliott, H. V. Croxton, and T, L. Kretschmer. Tyros. 16s prizes:— Rflm. W. Healey (Ohura ix.C), J. Faulkner (Gisborne R.C), C. King (Kaponga R.C), P. Morgan (Christchurch R.C), F. Davies (Toa Marina i R.C), each 39; Rflm. R. H. Cox (Karori R.C), J. T. Gillan (Dunedin R.C), each 38; Pres. C M. Broughton (Rangitikei R.C), Rflm. C. Richardaon (Greymouth R.C), Cpl. G. J. Glassford (19th Regiment), each 37. 8s prizes:— Rflm. B. G. Nicholson (Taradale R.C), E. Ashworth (Kaitawa R.C), G. Head (Kanieri R.C), R. C. F. Dagg (Mauriceville R.C), R. A. Cameron (Mauriceville R.C), C. J. Smith (Akarana R.C), G. Henry (Tauranga R.C), each 36 ; Lieut. G. P. Worley (31st Auckland Senior Cadets), Pte. S. Higgs (11th Regiment), Rflm. H. Oates ('lokomaru Bay R.C), A. M. Rose (Mauriceville R.C), each 35 ; Rflm. W. Monks (Rangitikei R.C), G. Wallace (Te Aroha R.C), Sgt. W. Smith (Railway Corps), Sgt.-Major A. Amos (Bth Regiment M.R.), Rflm. W. R. Ingram (bhannon R.C), each 34';' Rflm. B. Shaw (Veterans R.C.), Cpl. J. Harland (Bth Regiment), Rflm. H. G. Ward (Uiristchurch R.C), Cpl. N. Gebbie (18th Auckland Senior Cadets), each 33. Counted out: G. Oates, R. Willis, and Isaac. OTAGO MATCH: 800 and 1000 Yards ; ten shots at each ■ distance. Possible, 100. £4— Pres. W. N. Masefield, Sounds R.C . " ... 47 46—93 £3 4s— Rflm. A. Henderson, Sounds R.C . . 49 44—93 £3 4s— Rflm. H. Loveday, Ohura R.C 50 43—93 £2 Bs— Rflm. ■J. Ching, Waimea R.C 45 45—90 £2 Bs— Rflm. H. Dickson Linton R.C 46 44—90 £2 Bs— Rflm. T Carter, , Kelson R.C 50 40—90 £1 12s— Rflm. J. W. Milroy, Nelson R.C ... 46 43—89 £1 12s— Pte. S. L. Bent, ,Div. Sig, Corps ... 47 42-^-89 £1 12s— Rflm. G. M'lntosh, Rangitikei R.C. ... 49 40—89 £1 12s— Rflm. H. R. Hunt, Suburbs R.C. ... ... 49 40—89 16s prizes— Rflm. W. A. Lumsden (Rangitikei R.C.), J. Cheesman (Tuamarina R.C), G. Loveday (Ohura R.C), Sgt. F. H. Shariand (12th Regt.), Rflm. F. Bolton (Opaki R.C), Cpl. C.J. Glassford (19th Regt.), Rflm. J. T. Gillan (Dunedin R.C), each 88; Pres. R. Marshall (Karori 8.C.), Rrlm. A. Batt (Lincoln R.C), F. H. Kells (Gfeymoutli E.G.), W. G. Lane (Akarana R.C), J. Peterson (Tararua R.C), E. P. Sandford (Christchurch, R.C), A. J. Whitley (Akaroa R.C), D. Armstrong (Whangamomona R.C.)) each 87; Lieut. R. W. Simpson (4th Waikato Regt.), Sgt.-Major N. Frank (Staff), Rflm. G. Hyde (Opaki 8.C.), W. H. Thomas (Hautere R.C), P. A. Glennie (Peton© R.C), Sgt. A. Flinn (3rd Regiment), each 86; Rflm. R. Breingan (Gisborne R.C), J. C Yeo (Auckland City R.C), A. L\ Mackie (Akarana R.C), E. Wells (Sounds R.C'tf Pres. T. King (Inglewood R.C), Rflm. W. N. Waldm (Kaitawa R.C), Dep.Pres. W. M'lver (Te Awamutu R.C), 1 Rflm. W. Brownleo (Auckland City R.C), F. Sunn'ex (Sounds R.C), F. J. Causley (Thames 8.C.), L. P. White (Christchurch R.C), W. B. Clark (RangiHkei R.C), each 85; D. M'Leay (Opaki R.C), N. F. Willoughby (Karori R.C), Vice-Pres. •W. J. Mason (Dannevirke R.C), Rflm. H. Smith (Okawa R.C), Sgt. W. G. Deihi (7th Regt.), Rflm. S. Marenzi (Kaitawa R.C), A. D. Wallace (Te Aroha R.C), W. Chimside (Karori R.C), Lieut. K. Shnmonds (Railway Corps), Pte. H. R. King (29th Regt.), Rflm. J. E. Thurston (Te Ka-pua R.C), G. A. Eyles (Dannevirke R.C), B. Lak* ing (Blenheim R.C), A. Lang (Wai•mangaroa R.C.), R. M. Harding (Blenheim R.C), G. W. Farley (Auckland City (R.C), each 84; Rflm. C. Engstroin (Opaki R.C), 83. Counted out,— Cpl. F. W. Ching, W. Henderson, Lieut. A. J. Green. H. H. Moss, J. Dalziel, D. Rait, C. Devore, J. Bryden. Tyros. 16s.— Rflm. J. Kulsen (Kanieri R.C), E. Ingram (Foxton R.C), P. Morgan (Christchurch R.C). L. S. Barrell (Te Aroha R.C), each 83; Rflm. H. Glynn (Glenavy R.C), 82; Rflm. A. Larsen (Mauriceville R.C), W. J. Johnson (Suburbs R.C), each 81 j Rflm. M. Wallace (Te Aroha R.C). C. E. Hannan (Nelson R.C), N. Evans (Kaitawa R.C), each 80. Bs.— Rflm. W. T. 11. Owens (Kanieri R.C), Sgt. W. Smith (Railway Corps), Rflm. E. G. Ward (Christchurch R.C), W. R. Ingram (Shannon R.C), G. Henry (Tauranga R.C), C. Richardson (Greymonth R.C), each 79; Rflm. F. E. Sedcole (Pahiatua R.C), H. Ruffell (SoMudfi R.C.), tiat.- Major A. Anuw 4§& Jfy&g&At Bom.' Xi M2j^{|i#ggs- ,

kci R.C), C. J. Karlson (Dargaville R.C.), each 78: R. M'Millan (Okawa R.C.), W. Healey (Ohura R.C.), T. Hutchison (Kanieri R.C.), each 77; Rflm. J. Faulkner (Gisborna R.C), H. Cox (Inglewood R.C), Pres. C. R. Graham (Suburbs R,C), 1111 m. P Whiteman (Suburbs R.C.), each 76 ; Rfim. R. G. Nicholson (Taradalo R.C), Pte. T. L. Lee (16th Waikato Regt.), each 75. Extra Match, No. 4, fired at 1000 yds., 10 shots, resulted as follows: — £1, G. Craw (Linton), 34; F. Percy (Afredton), and H. Frank (Nelson), IGb. each with 81 ; J. L. Turner and S. Higgs, each 31, C. J. Karleon and W. Hodg-es. each 30, 10& prizes; C. R. Smith (Kaponga) 30, W. K. Williams (Ohura), G. T. Jones (Akarana), A. A. Oliver (Ohura), J. Drummond (Inglewood), 5s each ; and F. Sutuiex (Sounds), and C J. Fisher (Suburbs.), 2s (3d, each 29. MINIATURE SERIES. No. 1 Match. £I—Rfhn.1 — Rfhn. R. Wilkinson, Akarana R.C. ... ' 70 15&— Rflm. J. Smart, Submbs R.C. 69 10s— Rflm. S. Spencer, Highland R.C ... 69 10a— Rflm. P. Morgan, Constchurch R. C 69 No. 2 Match.£l—Rflm. W. Powell, Akarana R.C. 98 15s — Rflm. A. L. Mackie, Akarana R.C 98 10ft— Rflm. J. Timbrell, Veterans' R.C 98 10e— Rflm. W. H. Balhnger, Petone j R.C. ,9? No. 3 Match. £I— Rflm. E. Ballinger, Clarkson's 147 16s— Rflm. W. H. Ballinger, Clarkson's 147 I 10b— Rflm. J. Timbrell, Veterans' R.C 147 10s— Rfhn. J. C. Yeo, Auckland City R.C ... 7. 147 j Aggregate, £1 10s— Rflm. Timbrell, Veterans R.C. 312 15s— Rflm. Spencer, Highland R.C. 310 15s— W. H. Ballinger, Glarkson's 310 10s— C. Morris, Clarkson's ... 309! 10s— Rflm. Smart, Suburbs R.C. 309 In each match there were also a num» ber of 5s prizes.