MINIATURE RIFLES

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 130, 29 November 1932, Page 14

MINIATURE RIFLES

CLUB SOCIALS

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

(By "Aperture.")

One.of the most enjoyable and fully representative social functions was held by the Aotea Club In thq Trades Hall, Vivian street, last Thursday evening. ; The occasion was the annual social and prize-giving.- The following clubs were represented:—Brooklyn, "Evening Post," Harbour Board, Hutt Valley Ladies, Karori, Onslow, Petone Ladles, P.W.M.C. Ladles, Port Nicholson Ladles,. Public Service, South, and W.W.M.C. Among the guests were also the president of the New Zealand Association, Mr. J. Graham, and Mrs. Graham, tha president of the North Island Association, Mr. J. Staples, and Mrs. Staples, the president of the Wellington Association, Sir. E. J. VPitcombe, the hon, secretary of the New Zealand and Wellington Associations, Mr. 0. Wannell, and "Aperture." In the absence of the club president, Mr. Gill, Mr. J. E. Pitt welcomed the gathering. The committee were .praised for' their work, and very appreciative references were made to donors of trophies and other outside supporters of the club. Items were contributed by Mr. J. E. Pitt (song), Mrs. Philpott (song), Mr. Meacock (song), and Mr. Irwin (spoon act). r -_Jlr. -35..-J. Witcombe, who presented the prizes, wished the club every success. The popularity of their social gatherings was a big factor in that success. He praised Mr. Hunter's performance of 69.22 average (70 possible) over 18 seven-shot shoots, and Mr. Pitt's 69.00 average. ' -j. The following were the prize-winners:— Club champion, 3. Hunter; runner-up, J. Pitt. Stewart Memorial Cup, J. Hunter. Congreve Cup, J. Hunter. Handicap aggregate. Paul Stewart: (a first-year shot); runner-up, A. Herd (a flrst-year shot). Ladies' Cup, Mrs. Congreve. Club competitions: A grade—First series, H. E. Bollard 1, B. Hottram 2; second senes, J. Pitt 1, J. Hunter 2; third series, A. ODonnell 1, W. Scambary 2; fourth series, J. Hunter 1, B. Mottram 2; fifth series, J. Hunter 1.-W. Scambary 2; sixth series, F. Williams 1, W. Scambary 2. B grade—First series, M. O'Grady I, J. Stephens 2; second series. Paul Mewart 1, Mrs. Congreve 2; third series, A. Woodman (flrst-year shot) 1, A. Herd 2; fourth series,. A. Woodman 1, Mrs. Scambary 2; fifth series, G. K. Bobinson I, Paul Stewart 2; sixth series, N. Young 1, Percy Stewart 2. LOWER HUTT LADIES. . On Saturday a successful dance was held 6y .the Lower Hutt Ladies' Club. Despite the inclement weather there was a large attendance and the door takings did not fall much short of expectations. Mrs. J. Mitchell, the> president of the club, presented the trophies won miring the season. Barbara Cavaye presented Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Cavaye (captain) each with a bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Eva Draper and Miss Sybil Hunter gave an exhibition of tap dancing. A raffle was drawn and the two prizes -went to' Miss V. Newman and L. C. do Semds. Mr. Jim Boss was M.C. , The following is the list of prizes won during, tne season:—N.Z. championship Mrs Cavaye. B grade: Club championship, Mrs. Cavaye; runner-up. Miss V. Bird; flrst monthly trophy. Mrs. Cavaye; second and third monthly trophies, Mrs. SUinage; fourth monthly trophy Miss V. Bird. C Krade: Aggregate, Mrs. McHolm; runner-up, Miss Fraser; first and second monthly trophies, Mrs. McHolm; third monthly trophy. Miss Fraser; fourth monthly trophy, Miss V. Newman. Most improved B grade shot. Mrs. Bird; most improved C grade shot. Miss P. Gosse. Owu-start handicap, Mrs. Bird 1, Mrs. Skipage 2. In recognition of services rendered in her capacity as hon. secretary of the club, Miss E. Watson-Munro was presented by Mrs. Mitchell... on behalf of the members, with a pair of silk stockings and a purse, the latter donated by Mrs. Bex Donkin. A trophy, presented by Mr. Dobbie, was handed to Mrs. F. Chlng in appreciation of the special work she has done for the club during the season. Messrs. H. Keene and Luther Hare, the club's coaches, were also the recipients of tokens in recognition of their untiring efforts in coaching the ladies during the season. ONSLOW CLUB. Interest in the club has been well maintained and, thanks to the enthusiasts, the future prospects are bright. In interclub competitipns Onslow entered onet-team in E grade and finished up in fourth place among thirteen competing teams. When the difficulty of getting teams away is considered this is very creditable. . . ■ -:"_-.._.. .The club competitions have concluded. The results.were:—Club champion, W. Fettes (1009 er 1050); lady champion, Mrs. W. Fettes (956 er 1050); runner-up. Miss Fettes (S7B ex 1050); Brand aggregate, W. Fettes (1243 ex 1400); B fjade aggregate <wlth handicap), Harold Aplin (.103a); C grade aggregate (with handicap), H. K. Carton (1030); possibles,- Miss L. Harper, r, E.: Bradshaw, W. Fettes. F. Freeman (3), F. Monk. Mr. Freeman, who won thp Bell Medal last year for the greatest' number of possibles, ;L , hoDour oi a»»'!i whining that trophy. cJPV! Ust shoots of.the season.for the Weeds' .bfiield was.productive of. a most interesting finish. Miss Jacobs, Harold Aplin, and T. f '^USS 16 i\t d an? Ha" t° shoot off. Aplin a£*- J SI, bblewMt? ASa"»aSa"» Hod. In the final shoototr Aplin.won by one point.. Kibblowhite, who has only taken up miniature shooting this season, is to be congratulated on his fine per•ta number of new members joined up during the year, and it is hoped that teams will be shooting^ the B and C grade matches in 1933. .Mrs. Potts's button is at present held by Mrs. W^. Fettes, and the Fettes buttons are held fcyH. Weeds, 0. K. Jeffs, A.'Button, and Mrs. The result of the spoon competitions is as /o\ low. s..: ~I! adies ' Mrs- ■ lottos (2), Mrs. Gallio (2).. Miss Fettes (2), Miss Nlcholls (2). Miss Jacobs (2), Miss Bradshaw, Miss Brown. Men, IV Bradshaw (2). F. Freeman i (2), W. Fettes 2),. H. Weeds (2) 0. E. Jeffs (2 ,H. Apto (2),. A, J. Carton (2), O. Fettes (2), C W Beedman, 1. Kibblewhlte, A. Butt, F. Tavlor, W.-B. D. Fettes, Mattlngley, A. Thompson! Jones. ,