MINIATURE RIFLES

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 33, 8 August 1933, Page 14

MINIATURE RIFLES

I. AND B GRADE RESULTS

POSTAL MATCH TEAMS

(By "Apdrture."), FIXTURES. (Osmond and ladles' Shields—August 21-26. : JFltcorabe and Caldwcll Cup—August 21-Hep-1 tembcr 2. I INTERMEDIATE GRADE. *ha sixth round of Inter-club intermediate trade matches resulted In wins for Aotea, Hurt, Petono Central, and P.W.M.C. There was a slight increase in tho standard of mrfrksmanshtp this round, but the average is still'below last year's mean average. Tho 56 teamsmen aggregated 3751 points, an average of, 06.98. Aotea achieved the highest team score, 477, which, equal with Hutt;s performance, is the best team score of tho season. Aotea and Harbour Board, wltli 951, made tho ■best, combined team score of the season, merely two points fewer than the record score. Aotea and Petone Central improved on previous scores by 5 and 3 points respectively. There were 35 scores esscedln* «6—four .0 s, eleven 69's, fourteen 68's, and six 67's. There we 12 below 66. The possibles were scored by P. Harris (Aotea), A. Lambert HutO, W. K. Orsborn (Karorl), and X. Scarlo (Petono Central). Details:— Aotea.—F. Harris 70, T. 3. Chapman 09, A. t>. Herd 69, J. Stephens 69, M. O'Crady 68, W. D. Feast 6T, J. Cowman 65. Total, 477. - Harbour Board.-!!. W. Katon 69. T. Sewell U9, H. Weeds. 69, 3. R. Atkins 68, J. Belt 0., L. Wise 66, D. Phtlpott 66. Total, 474. KW.ST.C—F. Korshaw CO. A. Doran 68, S. D*wson 68, T. Knight 68, L.^ Wales 68, A. J. Fisher 67, H. Pctherick 60. Total, 474. Karorl.—W. X.. Orsborn 70, R. Porter 69, Y.-Birnes 6S, R. Drake 60, C. McNeil 66, V. Field 65, h. 3. Drake 62. Total, 460. ■ Petono Central.—S. Searlo 70, 3. C. Devtae «9,5. Jones 69, A. B. Ffrost 68, H. Woodhead «8, W. Stephenson 66, I* Wilkinson 63. Total, 473 ' "Evening Post."—W. H. Nickless 68, Mrs. 2f.-Maitland 67, V. Glni 66, J. Henry 66, G. Earl'6s, K. MaeDowall 63, G. Oldham 60. Total, Hult.—A. Lambert 70, H. K. Keeno 69, G. Barnard 68, N. B. Solomon 08, It Gllting3 67, 1,, Pointon 66, H. V. Caldwell 64. Total. 472. Public Service—J. A. Gagllardi OS, W. C. Htgginson 68, R. D." Potts 67. A. VS. Ballinger 85, M. B. nutton 65, A. V. G. Wilsou 64, C. A. Furlong 63. Total 460. The position of the teams Is as follows:—

B GRADE. The slxt.lt round of inter-club B grade matches resulted in wins for Brooklyn 1, Brooklyn 2, and Onslow in Section A and Hutt, Hutt Ladies, and P.W.M.C. Ladies In Section B. ' There was a marked diminution in the standards of marksmanship, the average In this round being much below the mean average of last year.- The 84 tcamsmen aggregated 5464 points, an average of 63.01). The Wellington score was 2691, and Hutt .Valley 2774. Butt achieved tbo highest team score, 470, and, together with P.W.M.C, the best combined team score, 033. Brooklyn 2, Hutt, and Petone Ladies improved on previous scores by 10, 1,, and S points respectively. Tbere were 20 scores below 64 and 34 above. Those above consisted of two 70's, six 69's, iwclve 68's, and fourteen 67's. The possibles were scored by Miss E. Gregory (Petone Ladies) arid O." X, Jeffs (Onslow). Details :— SECTIOX A. Brooklyn I.— A. Anderson 69, T. Lock 6S, C. Hoffeins 68, G. Jensen 68, G. W. Webster 68, O. Wannell 65, B. Watson 50. Total, 466. "Evening Post."—W. K. McGrath 68, H. Jenner 67, A. It. A. Otton 67, Jf. G. H. Marshall 66, L. Haughton 64, B. Allen 63, Mrs. W. H. NlcSless 61. - Total, 456. • Brooklyn 2.—Mrs. G. W. Webster OS, airs. Oreathead -67, Mrs. Gourlay 06, Mrs. Haddon 66, Miss A. Cochroft 60, Bliss I. Thompson 66, Miss Skipper 65; total, 464. W.W.M.C.—B. T. McElligott 65, R. J. Stewart 63, J. Walrasley 63, J. Woods 60, D. McKenzlc 56, R. C. Collins 53, D. Comesky 44: total, 404. " Onslow.—O. K. Jeffs 70, B. Mattingby 69,. W. Vottes 67, V. I'reeman 66, A. W. Thompson 66, H. J. Carton 61, C. W. Deedman 52; total, 454. Port Nicholson Ladies.—Mrs. B. Otton 68,, <.Mlss A. Halliday 67, Miss M. Shaw 66, Miss E.'Klng 65, Mrs. C. Hill 63, Miss N. Spencer ' 61, Mrs. C. Hall 57; total, 447. , ' The position of the teams Is as follows :—r i

> SECTION B. Hutt.— V. E. Cropp 69, If. K. Goldflnch 68, T. B. Richards 68, It. W. Gray 67, J. A., McHolm 67, J. W. McHolm 66, C. G. Bird 65; total, 470. P.W.M.C.— 3. 69, N. H. MeWrum 68, G. Sklpage 67, A. Johnson 66, C. Lusty «5, W. 3. Mudge 64, W. Ward 6i; total, 463. Hutt Ladies.—Mru. V. Cavaye 68, Sirs. Skipago 68, Mrs. C. Bird 67,'Misn V. Bird 67, Mrs. McHolm 67, Mfss Calder 66, Mrs. Rex Donkin 63; total, 466. Petone Ladieß.—Miss E. Gregory 70, Mrs. J. .Tohnstone 68, Miss B. Scott 67, Miss J. M. Jones 66, Mrs. Marsden 65, Miss V. Pratley 65, Mrs. Porter 62; total, 463. _ ' P.WM.C. Ladles.—Mrs. Davies 6i, Mrs. CuiiHffe 66, Mrs. Henderson 66, Miss Lusty 66, Mrs. Emmett 65, Mrs. Warner 65, Mrs, Ward 62: total, 457. ' .„ „ Hutt Valley Ladies.—Miss Po.inton 09, Mrs. Greenfleld 67, Mrs. Nightingale' 66, Mrs. May 64, Mrs. Taylor 64, Mrs, Nicholas 03, Mrs. Johnson 62; total, 453. The position -of tho teams Is as follows: — . Ch.

■■:■'■-,;;■■. •. v A GRADE. '■ '■ /;', •'• 'J'lie followiue are *o details of the'Hathour Board versus' W, .W:M.C. match in the h.■ ki^ou to, xj £ Bush TO, 1. rolllngham 69, ■W. f hliS°" n 3 X Bell 68, T. McGM 68, R. J. Tomltn 67; total, JjvjMfi v j Waterworth 69, A. H. oSeU C 6O, FH. JRoberts 68 C- Saul 67^0. Old 66, R. Pattlson 65, A. Roberts 63, total, 467.>. ■ . ■■■- -:. '■■ •.'■■■ ■ WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION. In the forthcoming postal .match '«B«|»rt learns selected by the, Manawatu Asspclat on, the™ Wellington .selectors have, «5«« «Jg 'teams as follows:—A Grade: L. A. Cawweii (X™; H: V. Croxton.(P.S.), R. Congreve (Sth.), H. P. Dore <K>, P. B. Go}^<^ i^Vm S Hare <Hutt), W. Lock (BWn.), J. E. Pitt (A) I MVttush (H. 8.). E. W. Veitchj(Hutt), B graded I 1.: E. Cropp (Hutt), S. Dawson (P.W.M.C.), r. T. Freeman (OAslow), W. C. Higginsbn (P.S.), 0. Jensen (BWn.), W., J. » e3 5 Ks^w^&r or(p.s?^ Walrarapa Association the^ following A,b rade t.eam:liaß been selected:—H. CL.Boon •(K.)» F. W Chlnz^ (H.), H.B. Hunt (A.)i J. \Ktag (XV RTfli NlchoU (H. 8.), W. A. Nicholson <P.sX' W. Philpott (H. 8.), L- X- Poutawera (P.S.), I). Bobertßon, (H.), J. Boss (H.). Association targets will be forwarded p the Tiome ranges of those concerned,^ who win record.their scores under supervision. ~ . NORTH ISLAND ASSOCIATION. •The' first annual meeting of the North Island Association was held in tho social room or the Harboar Board Club last Tuesday evening. Mr 3 i Staples, president, said that one of the objects of the association was to advancertne spott and make it more attractive to visiting competitors. A clause in tho report reafl: It has been felt that this meeting was looked upon by some as being In the nature of an experiment—it was admittedly an Innovation in miniature shooting as regards the worthwhile size of the prizes—and now that it has. proved to be a decided success it is anticipated that the association will receive, all the support ana help of tho many enthusiastic rifle-shots throughout the country. ■■■ ■ The election of, officers, resulted: —President, Mr. J. Staples'(re-elected); deputy president, Mr. D; Robertson, (re-elected) ; secretary and treasurer, Mr. B. Porter (re-elected); executive, Messrs. B. H. Nlcholl, W. A. Nicholson, W. Phllpott, J. E. PI"-- 1- X- Pou'aw,SS' I?" W. Veitch, A. J. G. Wilson, and S.-Wright; auditor, Mr. H. V. Croxton. . , It was decided to hold an indoor North Island championship meeting towards the end of September, open to both A and B grade competitors. : Messrs. B. H. Nicholl, D. Robertson, I! W. Vettch, and A. V. G. Wllscn were appointed a sub-commiUeo to draw Tip the proBay Association- submitted the following remit :—"Tnat the H.B.M.R.A. recommends that the North Island championship meeting be held over ranges 25, 50, and 100 7ards and if held In the surtmcr to be Immediately before or after the North Island meetIng at Wansanul; if held in the winter tlio location to be Palmerston North." The romit was favourably considered and a sub-commltteo will be ■appointed to go into the auestlon and Seek the co-operation of the Wanganul Association. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs. B. H, Nlcholl, D. Robertson,; and S. Wright will make inquiries, relative to the acquisition of an outdoor range in or near Wellington, . It was decided that where a competitor fires », shot on another competitor's card he should be crcdltecl with the.lowest score on the orer-

loaded target and penalised one point for his The Harbour Board was thaufcod for the use of its room. "EVENING POST" CLUB. In tho inter-club matches last week both teams wero outclassed in their respective shoots. Intormedlato lost lo Pctouc Central, averaging 65 to 67.7, and the B team to Brooklyn 1, with an average of 65 to 00.6. N. Maltland still loads in the quarterly competition. Ho made-his first 70 possible in last week's ahoot. A. Goldabroush, with 07 gun-score, 01 figure-of-merlt, brought his score to 09.01. Tho more stiffly handicapped members of tho club have not yet shown their worth. Tho B team meet 3 Port Nicholson next Monday, and Intermediate tho Harbour Board team on Wednosday week. ONSLOW CLUB. Last Monday tho B team shot against Port Nicholson Ladles. Tho homo team won with *an average of 66.6, the best so far in interclub shooting. , Jeffs made his first possible. The team is capable of a far belter average. Tho Weeds Shlold is at an interesting stago at present, four' or five members still being in the hunt, with three shoots to co. Mrs. Feltcs, juu., put up the best shoot for the ladles last week with a 60. An invitation is extended to all clubs m Wellington to a danco In the Ngalo Town Hall on August 31. A special bus has been arranged. PETONE CENTRAL CLUB. The second series of friendly shoots between tho Petone Central Miniature Rifle Club and the Mayor, councillors, and executive officers of the Fetone Borough Council took placo on Thursday evening. Tho guests entered into tho proceedings with much enthusiasm.. As the evening progressed, merriment increased. The company was' divided into two teams, one captained by last years-- council champion (Mr.1 Scholcftold) ■ and the other by Mr. Gough. Although some of the members had not handled a rifle since tho last shoot with tho club, the marksmanship was excellent, the result being a win for Mr. Scholefleld's team with a total of 631-t0'523. Mr. Firth, Town Clerk, proved this year's champion, with a 4!) out of the' possible of 50. A quoits and darts competition was also held. At supper the usual complimentary speeches were made. A Jolly time ended with the singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." PORT NICHOLSON LADIES. Very keen competition was shown for the trophies for July. Miss A. Halliday gained first place and Mrs. McKenzie second. Mrs. McKenzie is a-iflrst-year shot. SOUTH CLUB. The Morris tup competition for the four months ended July (possible 910) was won by A. MaeDowall with 900. P. W. Congrcve was runner-up with 898. Tho Franklyri Shield competition for June and July (possible 420) provod very interesting. A. MaeDowall (4ir>), I\ W. Congreve (415), C. Nybcrg (414, 3—41:"). and R. Boddy (412, 3—115) tied. On the first shoot-off the scores were:—X, Boddy, 68, 1—69; L.-Nybcrg, 68, 1—69; A. MaeDowall, 68; P. Congreve, 67. Boddy and Nyberg have still to shoot off. The A grado July .competition .resulted in a tlo between C. Nybcrg (208). and ». Boddy (207, 1—208). On shooting off another tie resulted, 69 each, und a further three shots was again a tie. On the fourth shot Boddy won. The B grade July competition- also resulted in a tie—R. Churchcr, 202, 4—206; t. Costello, 200, 6—206; ,T. lifgby, 198, 8—206; and S. Scott, IS2, 1-1—206. On the first shoot-off lifgby and Scott were eliminated, leaving Churcher and Costello still to shoot for first'and second trophy. For the ;hlghest.rifle score in B grade Churcher takes the ''News of the World" Certificate and also the club's silver badge for the highest rifle score by a junior. Costello-Shields.—These are at present held by a team consisting of A. Mcßonic, P. Con«rove, and R. Churcher. MATCHES FOR NEXT WEEK. INTERMEDIATE GRADE—Seventh Round. Hutt versus P.W.M.C., August 14. Harbour Board versus "Evening Post," August 16. Petone Central versus Aotea, August 17. Public Service versus Karorl, August IS. B GRADE—Seventh Bound. Section A. "Evening Post"' versus Port Nicholson, August 14.W.W.M.C. versus Brooklyn 1, August 33. South versus Onalow, August 15. Brooklyn 2, a bye^ Section B. Hult Ladles versus Hutt, August Ij ■P.W.M.C. versus P.W.M.C. Ladies, August 16. ■ Hutt A alloy Ladies versus Petone Central, August 17. Petono Ladles, a, byo.

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