MINIATURE RIFLES

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 93, 21 April 1931, Page 16

MINIATURE RIFLES

THE OPENING MATCH

WIN FOR WELLINGTON

Notes by "Aperture." The Wellington versus llutt Valley match was fired on tlio Vctonc Working .Men's Club range last Saturday evening, and resulted in a win for Wellington by a margin of ten points. This match represents tlio. official opening of the Wellington Miniature It I tie Asso- \ riallon'a season, and was inaugurated In 192 G. j Wellington lias now been successful on three! occasions. Hint Valley once, and two mutches , were.drawn. j Dnr|nß -the supper interval Mr. W. ,T. 11. j llaase! chairman cif the executive, .iiieaklng In the unavoidable absence of tlio lircsldcnt. Mr. F,. J. Wltcombc, said tlie mntvli was v i>lc«suntcvenlngr'.s. outing and was" not looked upon »s, a serious test, but rather as the social event of the season. tic realised (lie dilllculty of selecting teams, and was (.'lad the result was a close one. .Messrs. I. W. Congrevc, W. A. Nicholson, and K. J. Tomllu wore congratulated onscorlng possibles. Mrs. Fuller was thanked for the iMijorable supper which she and her assistants had provided, and the i'elono Workinj? .Men's Cluh was thanked for accommodating the. leaiiis on its range. It was wry pleasing to hear that the Hutt Club had re-estnblislicd itself and was resuming practice Ibis week in Us old range, which has been temporarily rebuilt, and that three tennis were taking part In the Inter-club competitions. Mr. 11.I1. It. (ioldnnch, the Unit Valley captain, congratulated the successful team. The i contest hid been v close one, as indeed, had been tho case In each of the five previous shoots. The match was a good social evening whlcli helped to renew acquaintances of old friends of the game. Jlu called for three cheers for possible getters, the Indies responsible for the supper, and tho captain of the Wellington team, and these were lustily given. Mrs. Fuller, on behalf of Mr. Rmvrlen. the T'.W.M.C. patron, extended best wishes to the teams. Mr. IF. W. Cringrcve. capluln of tho City team, was, grateful for lheir reception of the team's win and his call for cheers met with a rigorous, response and was supported by "For They are Jolly (iood Fellows." . . I Tho result of the match is as follows:— j WELLINGTON. ] V. W. C.migrevo (S.) •• "0 \Y. A. Nicholson U.S.) '0 Tt. .1. Tomllrt (S.) ™ I T. Ahler* (S.) ■• ; •;•[ Miss 1.. Harper (K.) <<!> I). Itoliortson (1f.8.J ™ .1. Graham (II.) cs J. Hunter (A.) , ™. ,r. I. King (K.) •• <* ! J. E. Nrilson (S.) • ('' s I It. H. Nicholl (1I.B.) IS j. k. rut (a.) w .Hiss K. Tunics (B.) Miss A. Halllday (J'.X.L.) bi Miss Jl'ClUßgage («;) l>' CJ. Walker (W.W.M.C.) til Mrs. Tunks (H.) "0 . .Miss A. M. Foy (V.5.1.) fi.'< W. ,T. H. Jlaase (K.) : ..'■ «"' A. Westwood (1!.). .'• 62 Jirs.' H. W. Cool; (It.) 58 " >.otal .'. 1110 HUTT VALLEY. 15. Chllds (IMV.M.C.) 6!) Mrs.-Kramett (P.L.) *•» V. B. (ioldflnch (H.) GO I). Haden . (H.) G!) T. Kershaw (P.11.M.C.) «» Mrs. X'avayo (ILL.) 6S V. W. Chiug HI.) OS K. Eaton (P.C.) CS L. Hare (H.) Cs H. Marsden (P.C.) «» i. Koss (H.)' '. t)S h. Wales (P.W.M.C.) - '<* ». Sheppard (P.W.M.C.) <17 C. C. Lambert (H.) lit"' .Mrs. Nightingale (JI.V.L.) (Hi Miss .Pratley (P.L.) '«' Mrs. S. A. Fuller (IMV.M.C.J..) M (J. Old (P.W.M.C.) «1 Mrs. Lusty (11.V.L.) «3 K> Veitch (W.) «;i Mrs. Donkiu (H.L.) 01 : Total ' 1100 ' .'■".'.. AOTEA CLUB. The second shoot nf'tho first scries com-petition-was fired recently, when several good scores. wero recorded. .i. Hunter, who, at tin; latter.end of last season was shooting consistently well, is heartily congratulated on scoring the Urst possible of the season; ids target.was a particularly good one. J. Uell. ivlio wllli hla second shoot' also scored the coreted possible. Is heartily congratulated on hlB very fine effort. The best performances of the evening wero: J. Hunter 70. J. l'itt US, J. Bell 68, T. Chapman GS, K. Lj-nani-07, W. Scambary 67, J. Stephens 07. The attendance was a littlo better than lireviously, (jut .as there is still room for improvement all membors 'are urged la attend tho Harbour Board range next Friday evening. An A and a B «rado team have been entered for- the interclub competitions, and' It is confidently anticipated that the club will be well to.tbo fore in each grade. HARBOUR BOARD CLUB. Many visitors and members attended' the opening of the season of the Wellington Harbour Board Miniature Rifle' Club. The ceremony was performed by the president, vMr. E. D, Alexander, whose invaluable assistance at all times has been so greatly appreciated. P.W.M.C. Ladles were well represented,. and a..match between^ a team selected-by them and one by the. Harbour Board resulted in a draw. The highest scores were made, by J. Pitt and. L. Rush,' a possible each, Mrs. Kcrshaw' and W. rhlllpott. 49 each, J. Atkins, Mrs. Cunliffe, and Mrs. Emmett, 48 each, and Mrs. Wales, 40. The keen enthusiasm and the high standard of marksmanship so early in the season are indicative of ts.e club's chances of success this year.' ■ The tmdeniamed new members have recently been electod to tho club: G. Barr, K. Inch, I. .lames. •'.I. M'Glinchey, E. M'Hugli. A. Otton, D. Kobcrt.loll, H. Tiller, and W. Viggars. , An A,.:li, and a C grade team' have been entered for the intcrclub competitions. The usual practice shoot will be held at the club range to-morrow evening. P.W.M.C. LADIES' CLUB. The "patron; Mr.- Bowdcn, vice-presidents, and representatives-from the I'etoae Central, P.W.M.C, Hutt A'alley Ladles, and I'etone Ladies' Clubs attended the official opening of the season of the P.W.M.C. Ladles' Miniature Rlflo i;lub.. Mr. M'Kenzie, Mayor of. Petoue, flred the first shot. ■ A match T)ctween a team selected by tha v captain and one, selected by tho vice-captain resulted in a win for the former team. Winners of trophies wero:—P.W.M.C.: Mr. Sheppard and> Mr. Doran (consolation). Petoua Ladles: .Mrs. liryan and Mrs. .Smith (consolation), l'etone Central: Mr.' H. May ami Mr. Ashman (consolation). Hutt Valley Ladies: Mrs. V. Lusty and Mrs. M'Kercher (consolation). ■ • A very pleasant evening waa spent. A dainty xupper provided by the ladles of the club contributed greatly to the enjoyment. PORT NICHOLSON LADIES' CLUB. The names of Mr. H. M'Leod, vice-president, and Mlsa M. Foy, delegate to the W.M.R.A., were omitted from tho published list of officers elected at the annual general meeting., b'erera! now members have joined, and a start with the competitions wlll.be mado shortly. PERSONAL. It Is with deep regret that we learn of the death of Mr. L. G. Woolston, of the Harbour Hoard Club. Slncercst sympathy is extended to the relatives. Mr. O. M. Chlng, of tho Lower Hutt Minlaturo Itlfle Club, has been admitted. to tho Lewisham Hospital. The very best wishes are conveyed to him for a speedy recovery. • A SLING SUGGESTION. The experience of tit least two leading clubs who have adopted the practice of fastening tho sling to the fore-end of the wooden part uf'the rifle proves the adage "Wo live and learn."- The Idea appears to be. au admirable one In that tho hand supporting the barrel can be brought right up to tho point of tills slim? attachment. Thus, if tho position of tho body and the arms is constant the sling tension will be tho same for each shot. If the idea induces increased steadiness of aim, doc* not subject. Hie barrel of the rifle to undua | strain, and keeps the .wrist free of the sllnj, a trial is well worth while. INTER-CLUB RULES. The following rules (pleaso cut them out for future reference) governing Intcr-cluli matches are published for tho guidance of participating competitors :— ■ ' (1) F-acli team shall consist of 7 a-side. (2) The number of shots shall be seven, .with optional sighlcr, all shots leaving the muzzlo of rltlc to count. (5) Sighting shot. If doubtful, must bo decided ...at-.once at ..tlte. butts. (I) Senior grade means one who has flred in more than two A grade matches during ■ seaiioii In progress. A Ti grade slioollst . may flrc twice In A grade without forfeiting his 1! grade status,.'and a C grado may. fire twice in a higher grade without Inrrciting his C grade .status. (5) Matches must be llred during week set down In schedule, but by mutual consent day and. date In that week n\ay bo altered, Falling mutual consent schedule date must be adliercd.*ta. (0) Uoubtful shots to bo determined by gauge. The flange of gauge must touch 1110 line of higher valuo before receiving It, ' • (7) Hango Is not to be leas than 22 yards. (S) Time limit under general rules may be enforced. (fll-No member In either A,-. 11,.' or C grade will be allowed to shoot for his or her I club more than once in any one week. (10) Inter-club contests to lake precedence over club competitions. Practice shots must be completed before a match is started. (II) In the event, of lies, slioot-ofl's to take place on neutral range. (12) riubs entering two teams m one grade, such teams to meet In tho first round of fnmpftlflwi. lIS All shots to tie marked. (!•}) Uler lighting shot no. other shot is to he Kiingeil until Hie' competitor has finished hi" shoot, when captains deckle 'iucriod shots. The captain of a team must , be a shooting member of the same team. I

If captains cannot agrnc, target to be submitted to referee tlirousli assoi-lallon. (15) Order of shooting to be centre, top lclt. l.ottoni left, bottom right, top rinht. i-cntre. ton left, bottom left. Anyone llrliis put ol this order shnll be deducted one point oi) the misplaced shot. . MB) VII turrets must bo-baeUcd. and the ImcK--1 Ins »&y adjusted after first five shot... (Applies to luter-club, Osmond, mid Ladies {lTj'r.uleV of W.M.K.A. cover these contests. MATCHES FOR NEXT WEEK. A (ill APE. First Kound. V.WM.C.-r. ilnt't,. Monday, '^ih ;M"'il. r.rooklyu v: Harbour Board, luosdaj, -i>m Al So«tl. v.l'uMic Service. Tuesday. 28tli April. Karon v. Aotea. Wednesday, April. ! Hallway, a bye. j • C CItADK. j . First 'ituuutl. ,' lMilway -Ko. Iv. Railway .No. 1. Monday. | Mutt. Tuesday, -JStn April. -.1, ooklyn v. -W.W.H.C. Tuesday, Mi ■ !>'»• l'etone CentnU^o. 1 v. I'clouo Lentr.,l No. -•ru^ie^vfee'V/uarLonr Board, Thursday. 3°MVcl,es«aU.p.aeoon.hcnu, S esof.h C c,ub S Wished' during the ensuing week.