RIFLE SHOOTING

Evening Star, Issue 21080, 18 April 1932, Page 2

RIFLE SHOOTING

KIWI DEFENCE CLUB The members of tho above club finalised their shooting season last Saturday afternoon in beautiful weather. The second competition of fifteen shots at 600yds was fired, and some good scores were registered, notably by Rifleman W. Pullar (B grade), who made 70. On April 23 tho annual class firing will tako place. Following arc tho scores, together with tho winners of the various championships:— —A Grade.—

ing of St. Kiltla Loclgo on April 13. The committee’s report regarding sick brethren resulted in one claim being passed for payment. The Executive Committee reported on a letter received from a brother in distress, recommending that he be kept financial. This action was heartily endorsed by the members. Correspondence from the Grand Lodge intimated the _ opening of two new lodges and a satisfactory increase in membership throughout the dominion. An appeal for assistance from a member residing in the North Island met with a very generous response. The night having been arranged for the half-yearly installations, the D.D.G M. (Bro. A. C. Beveridge) was in attendance, accompanied by a competent set of officers. Ho proceeded to install the following officers: —Bros. A. Lawson (N.G.), M. Denton (V.G.), W. P. Crooko (con.), .1. Johnston (warden). A C. Beveridge (chap.), J. Lawton (LG.); secretary, Bro. H. G. Carson; treasurer, Bro. T. Birrell. D.D.G.M. Bro. Beveridge extended congratulations to the newly installed officers and referred to the fine spirit of fraternity which permeated tho meetings. He urged members to work hard in the interest of their own lodge, not forgetting to assist their brother lodges and so create a spirit of helpfulness which would redound to their mutual benefit. Bro. W. F. Crooko spoke a few words of encouragement, and remarked on tho loyalty of the officers that had boon chosen, and assured the N.G. of every support. The N.G. requested Bro. Crooko to make a presentation of a B.G.’s certificate to Bro. A. C. Beveridge—a worthy brother who had served tho lodge faithfully for a considerable time. Bro. Beveridge suitably replied. Another member honoured by the lodge was B D.M. Bro. 11. R. Hendry, who was the recipient of a B. jewel (suitably inscribed) as a token of long and faithful service, Bro. Crooke spoke in highest praise of the continuous service rendered by Bro. Hendry, and expressed the hope that ho would continue to serve his lodge and the order and attain the highest distinction. P.G. Bro. T. Birrell, a valued officer of the lodge, was created a life honorary member. The following visitors responded to a vote of thanks:— N.G. Bro. E. Beecher (Leith), Bro, S, Bennett (Unity), I’.G. Bro. 1). Harborin' (Linden), I’.G. Bro. 11. MHlardy (.Maori Hill).

(15 shots at 600yds.) Rifleman R. Gillick 68 Rifleman H. Whitehead ... • •• 68 Rifleman R. Johnston 67 Rifleman N. Jones 66 Rifleman D. Parsons 66 Rifleman H. Stinson 64 Rifleman W. Mills 63 Rifleman P. Pcnnesscy ... 62 Dep.-President P. Clayton 60 —B Grade.— Rifleman W. Pnllar 70 Rifleman H. Boyer • >> 67 Rifleman J. Judson 66 Rifleman J. Frew 63 Rifleman R. Bowie ... ... 59 Rifleman J. Harding 59 Rifleman W. M’Donald ... 59 Rifleman A. M'Clurc 58 Rifleman P. Webster 55 Rifleman F. Marks 54 Rifleman J. Oliver 54 Rifleman G. Nicholls 52 -A GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP.*Rifleraan R. Gillick 629 Rifleman R. Johnston ... 627 Dep.-President F. Clayton 618 Rifleman N. Jones 602 Rifleman D. Parsons 597 Rifleman W. Mills 597 Rifleman P. Fennessey ... 594 Rifleman H. Whitehead ... 587 Rifleman H. Stinson 586 President R. Bruce 555 *Wins ex-Dunedin Highland Rifles Cham pion Belt. —A Grade Bull’s-eye championship.— R. Gillick ... 86 Dep.-president F. Clayton 86 Rifleman R. Johnston 85 Rifleman W. Mills 72 Rifleman P. Fennessey ... 69 Rifleman N. Jones 68 Rifleman D. Parsons 66 Rifleman H. Whitehead ... 63 Rifleman II. Stinson 62 Pres. R. Bruce 51 *Won after shoot-off. —B Grade Championship.— *RifIoraan H. Boyer 613 Rifleman R. Bowie 605 Rifleman W. Pnllar 598 J. Judson 595 Rifleman J. Frew 579 Rifleman J. Harding 577 Rifleman F. Webster ... 557 *Holds cup for one year. —B Grade Bull’s-eye Championship.— Rifleman H. Boyer ,,, 73 ■ Rifleman J. Judson 68 Rifleman R. Bowie 68 Rifleman W. Pnllar 65 Rifleman J. Frew 62 Rifleman J. Harding 60 Rifleman F. Webster 53 —B Grade Championships,— (Including Handicaps.) "Rifleman W. Pnllar 621 Rifleman J. Frew 615 Rifleman R. Bowio 610 Rifleman J. Judson 609 Rifleman J, Harding ... 598 Rifleman F. Webster 580 "Holds up for one year.