MINIATURE RIFLES

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 90, 13 October 1931, Page 16

MINIATURE RIFLES

NOTES FROM THE CLUBS

A GOLF TARGET

(By "Aperture.") The averages of all competitors In tho Club who competed in the W.M.B.A. Jnterclub matches aro as follows (tho number of matches In which each compoted Is shown in parentheses) :— A Grade.—G. Koblnson (1), 68; J. Hunter (7), 67.86; J. £. Pitt (8), 67.75; 1. J. Chapman (2), 67.50; W. Scambary (5), 67.40; B. jt. Chapman (S), 67.38; R. •Mottram : (S), 67.25; C. Bollard (2), 66,50; F. Harris (5), 66.40; J. 801 l (8), 65.03; A. S. Balllnger (2), 64.50. •"■■ B Grade—F. Harris (1), C9; T. 3. Chap'mau (G), 67.17; C. Bollard (5), C 7.00; J. Stephens (7), 65.71; J. Jenkins (7), 65.57; P. j Stewart (3), 65.00; K. Lynam (5), 64.80; 0.1 Robinson (I), 64.71; W. Bell (3), 64.66; 3. Turney (5), 64.20; M. O'Grady (7), 64.00. It will be noticed that four of tho competitors flred In both the grades. BROOKLYN CLUB. The averages of all competitors in "the Brooklyn Club who compoted In tho W.M.R.A. Interclub raatchos are as follows (the number of matches in which each competed Is shown In 'parentheses):— A Grade.—W. Brown (1), 68.00; A. Anderson (8), 67.75; J. Graham (7), 6?.71; A. VVest'wood (7), 67.71; W. Lock (1), 67.00; C. Willis (2), 67.00; C. Hoffoins (6), 66.17; G. M'Phun (6), 66.17; G. Douglas (7). 65.29; M. Hoffeins (1), 65.00; J. Lennox (1), 65.00; C. M'Donald (1), 65.00; A. Carstens (6), 64.50; J. O'Brien (1), 58.00; N. J. Whitelaw (1), 58.00. " B Grade—M. Hoffeins (7), 67.71; T. Lock (1), 07.00; C. Willis (8), 66.75; Miss A. Cocktoft (5), 6G.20; Mrs. O. Wannell (1), 66.00; \\. Brown (7), 63.57; Mrs. IJreathead (6), 65.50; E. Donovan (7), 65.43; Miss E. Greathead (6), 65.17; Miss E. Tunks (8), 65.13; J. O'Brien (3), 65.00; G. W. Webster (1), 65.00; ■W. Loclc (4), 61.75; H. Beavls (7), 64.71; G. Millar (8), 64.63; Mrs. Tunks (8). 64.50; Miss O. A. Willis "(SI.-64.13;.Mr5. Walsh (5), 63.80; Miss I. Thompson (6),!63.34; N. J.. Whitelaw (1), 63.00; J. Lennox (2), 62.5; Mrs. Skllton "(3), 60.06. C Grade.—J. Lennox (4), 66.00; R. B. Reynolds (2), 66.00; P. Chandler (4), 65.50; W. Lock (4), 65.25; Mrs, Smith (5), 64.40; Mrs. Skilton (1), 64.00; G. W. Webster (4). 63.50; Miss A. Cockroft (4), 63.00; Mrs. G. W. Webster (3), 62.0(i; Mrs. W. Brown (3), 62.00; Mrs. C. Hoffeins (1), 62.00; —. M'Arthur (1), 62.00; Mrs. Raddon (6), 62.00; N. J. Whitelaw (4), 61.H0; Mrs. Nlcholl (3), 61.36; T. Lock (2), 61.00; F. Mitchell (1), 61.00; D. Christie (7), 59.86; P. Jouning (2), 59.00; C. Lennox (1), 59.00: Miss Jordan (1), 50.00. ■ Mrs. Skilton, Miss Cockroft, Messrs. Brown, M. Hoffeins, J. Lennox, T. Look, W. Lock, O'Brien, Webster, Whitelaw, and Willis competed in more than one grade. "EVENING POST" CLUB. Last Tuesday night the "Evening Post" Club held a preliminary 10-shot practice in preparation for the Osmond Shield shoot. The followinK put on promising shoots: —H. Nlckless, 300; J. Bradley, 98; B. Knell, 98; W. M'Grath, 98; K. MacDowall, 97; and W. Jamleson, 97. In the'club's seven-shot monthly competition for August, J. Henry made first place with--208 (plus handicap) out of a total 210, with a possible to his credit in tho score. Eight Inembers. each with 207, are still competing for second place. 'Roughly'the same number have still to shoot for first and second place in the September competition. Possible hdnour3 during the September matches were gained by H. Nlckless (twice), J. Bradley, arid: G. Earl. . HARBOUR BOARD CLUB. •'■•" The shoot-off between Ri H. Nlcholl and D. : Robertson proved most interesting, D. ■ Robertson having the distinction of,' winning the trophy on his 15th shot. Each rifleman returned a score of 99, after which they flred Shot for shot, and finished as follows:—D. Robertson, 10, ID, 10, 10, 10; R. H.'Nlcholl, 10, 10. 10, 10, 9. The trophy donated by D. Robertson is beJhg very keenly competed for. Three shoots have yet to bo fired. '■■ Tho friendly postal match between Napier llnd Harbour Board resulted as follows: — ],■ Napier. Harbour Board. •Holt 98 W. M'Bain 99. r Mundy 98 D. Robertson .. 99 'Stewart 97 L. M. Rush 99 Crabtreo 96 W. Philpott 98 Gibson ........ 95 IJ. H. Nicholl .. 97 •Bradley 93 R. Nightingale . 97 'Shelly ......... 93 W. Vlggars .... 97 -Koarney ........ 92 G. Whitefleld .. 96 '; 762 783 ~;.- The best eight out of ten scores to count. ; KARORI CLUB. »On Wednesday the Karori Club entertained tho Hutt Club on the Railway range. There were about 30 members and visitors present, all of whom entered into the spirit of the evening and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A novel form of "golfing," In which Hutt proved tho more skilful,'was the star attraction. Of the twelve matches shot Hutt won flvo, Karori i'oiir, and three were "all square," The teams' stroke totals wero; Hutt 58, Karori 81. Hutt thus achieved a double victory, in matches won and the lowest number of points scored. The targets usod represented golf cqi}rses,' complete with "fairway/" "bunkers,": "green," and the "hole." On cacfc if them were 'five irregularshaped black aiming-marks. The "drive on to tho fairway" of the first of these (top left) was fairly simple, in epite of the three "bunkers" whlrii surrounded It. The second fairway {loww left) was the "Iron" stroke. In which, with a good shot, it was possible to land on trie "green," a small ireen circle a quarter pf an Inch in diameter In one corner of, the .bS^jek, well guarded by bunkers. Assuming Uk green Is hit, the next stroke was a ''putt" on number 4 (top right), where there was a chance to hole out, thus training in three strbkeß tho possible, a "birdie." }t,. however, the second shot was on the fairway instead of the grten, the next stroke was then the "approac*"* or "mashio" on to the third or centre aping-mark, where there was also a chance i holing-out for a birdie,: the hole being rej/esented by a %ln circle offset within a lin irreon circle surrounded by an irregu-lar-shaped black fairway and several nasty bunkers. The final strokes wore the "putts" oh the flftb fairway (lower right), where the hole was a %ln circle. When a shot landed In or touched a "bunkor," another had to be fired. "Bogey" for the hole was 4,, nnd the following eight competitors all did the hole in bogey: Ching, Chureher, Mrs. Donkln, Keene, Porter, D. Robertson, Mrs. Staples, and J. Staples. ; . L. Hare, of the visiting team, and V. Barnes, fif.the home team, each scored a fine "birdie," 8, and were presented at the conclusion of the shoot with a handsome cut-glass vase as a memento. Consolation prizes were , presented to the lowest scorer of each team, and afforded X. good deal of amusement. A highly entertaining evening was concluded by supper. Speeches were made by the captainß, Messrs. P. B. Goldfinch aud. W. 3. H. Haase. Complimentary reference was nade to Messrs. R. Porter and J. I. King, who had put in much time and care in preparing the special targets. Mr. Haase said that this form of match was popular in England, but the shoot that night was the first of its kind in New Zealand. Mr. R; Porter instigated It. Mr. Goldfinch said it was a refreshing departure from the more serious side of the sport. He thanked the Karori Club for its hospitality and generosity, and fcr the funprovoking novelty it: had provided. •The services of Mr. D. Robertson as referee were greatly appreciated (by acclamation). Mr. J. Staples and "Aperture" were also welcome visitors.- ' ' , To-morrow evening there will be a shoot for the usual weekly trophies. ONSLOW CLUB. ' The spoons competition for September was Won by Mrs. W. Fettes, and in the men' 3 section for the fortnightly period ended 3rd October W. Fettes and D. Domilson were successful. -In the competition (ended 10th October) for Mrs. Potts's button, Mrs. W. Fettes was successful. This rfflewoman is doing very well for a first season's shot..Mr. C. E. Deedman has presented a handsome cup to tho club for competition. Members are looking forward to the friendly match with the "Evening Post" Club on 20th October. PORT NICHOLSON LADIES' CLUB. A very pleasant evening was spent on the Harbour Board range last Thursday, when the' Port Nicholson ladles entertained the Petone ladles' Club and South Club members. The principal event of the evening was a triangular match between Mias Toy's team and ■ Miss Jones's and Mr P. W. Congreve's teams respectively, The result was a win for Illss Foy's team with the excellent score of 485, average 48.5 (possible 50, flvo shots). The other two teams tied with 466 each. , The detailed scores «re as follows:— Miss Foy's team.—R. Boddy 50, W. T. Crcswell 50, R. Congrove 49, Miss Foy 49, Miss Halllday 49, C. Nyberg 49, Mrs. Staples' 49, Mrs. Marsden 48, Miss Heeney 46, and O. Hempleman 46; total, 485. Miss Jones's team.—Priestley 49, C. Prince 48, Miss Gregory 47, Miss King 47, Miss J. SL Jones 47, Miss Tarr 47, Miss Cameron 46, Mrs. Hill 45, Miss C. Jones 45, Maxwell 45; total, 466. Mr..P. Congreve's team.—A. Otton 50, P/ Consrrove 49, Culling 48, Preston 48, Bees 48, J, Staples 48, Mrs. Otton 46, S. Scott ' 45, Wilson 44, Mrs. Prince 40; total, 466. • After a very enjoyable supper Miss Foy welcomed ' the teams and certain of the visitors. She congratulated the possible scorers, and was delighted to see so many present, expressing the hope that they would meet one another again. Trophies were presented to Mrs. Marsden (Petone Ladies) and to Mrs. Smith (consolation) ; also to Mr. ■ Cfeswell and to Mr. Smith (consolation). On behalf of the Petone ladles. Miss 3. Jones said they were glad to be present and had enjoyed the evening very much. The standard of shooting was very high, but the winning team's performance was specially so. Miss Jones's expressions of goodWill were carried by acclamation. Mr. P. W. Congreve, on behalf of the South Club, thanked the Port Nicholson ladles for their invitation. Such friendly matches were very helpful. Ho presented the South Club's ' trophies to Mrs. Staples and Mrs. Mack (con- j golation), augmented later by a trophy pre- j gented by Mr. Hcrapleman. Mrs. Staples, Miss Foy, and Miss Halllday were equal, but Mrs. Staples won on a show of cards. ; PUBLIC SERVICE CLUB. The club championship was won by W. A. NleTiolsou with a. score of 1773, an avorago of 98.5 (possible 100). As all shoots counted, Mr. Nicholson's achievement is meritorious. R. Slade was runner-up with 1767, followed by B Gibson and L. R. Poutawera, 1765 each, A. E. Craig 1749, Mrs. R. D. Potts 1747, H. V.

Croxton 1743, W. Hlgglnson 1741, W. I. Hendry 1739, and Mr. Furlong 1723. . The ladles' championship was won by Mrs. • Tho Quarterly cup was won by W. A. NicholThe quarterly handicap resulted In a tie between W. A. Nicholson and W. Hlgglnson. The ladies' quarterly handicap competition resulted in a tie between Mrs. Potts and Mrs. Bromley, ... ~ The handicap aggregate resulted in a tie between A. R. Craig and A. Cook. All ties :wlll be decided by the first shoot in the Wltcombe and Caldwell competition, which commences on Thursday, 15lh October, and In which one shoot a week must bo flred,. make-up shoots not bolng permitted.