RIFLE SHOOTING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 30 August 1924, Page 12

RIFLE SHOOTING.

WANGANUI-WEST COAST RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The following are the abridged minutes of annual general meeting held in the Wanganui Drill Hall, on Wednesday, August 20: — There were present: Lieut.-Col. R. Hughes (chairman), Lieut.-Col. Cunningham, Major Cade, Capts. Simmonds and Swan, Lieuts. Lilburn and Lovegrove, Dep.-Pres. Anderson, Riflemen Luxford, Hamilton, King, Clarke, Holmes, Patterson, Butler, and the secretary. ' Apologies for absence were received from Captains Wales and Morgan and Rifleman Hudson. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The annual report showed that the last meeting was voted a success by competitors generally. A special tribute of praise was given to Major R. Cade, Lieut. McAneny and Mr A. R. Somerville for their services as range officers, to Mr H. Bretherton for his services as trench officer, to Colonel R. Hughes as paymaster, and to Messrs H. V. Duigan and H. Cannan for their assistance in the secretary’s office. Deep regret was expressed at the tragic death of Mr H. V. Duigan, and at the loss of so valued a friend and supporter. The balance sheet showed the amount received from entries was £B3 13s 4d short of the expenses of the North Island championship meeting, but that this was made up by donations from sympathisers and from sundry other sources, so that the ultimate result of the year’s operations was a credit balance of a few pounds. Of the total income received, 77.54 per c-ent. was distributed in prize money, 8.54 per cent, in markers, 7.01 per cent, in administration, and 6.91 per cent, in preparation, of range and general expenses. The special thanks of the Association arc due to our officers and sympathisers for their liberal contributions in cash and trophies. Cash donations were received from Major-General Chaytor, Col. W. Melville, Lieut.-Col. F. K. Turnbull, Capt. W. Morrison, Messrs W. 11. Clapham, W. S. Glenn, D. MeFarlane, G. T. Phillips, C. D. Handley, A. Smith and Sons, N.Z. Trawling Co., A. Norris, A. A. Gower, F. Paget, T. Norris, P. Norris, W. H. Thompson, R. P. Giblin, Mackay, Logan and Co., D. Meldrum, A. Hatriek and Co., W. M. Luxford,

W. TT. ITeywood. S. Gibson, G. March, C. G. Russell, D. McGregor, per P. C. Hamilton (£1), per E. S. King (£1 15s), per J. Patterson (£10), Messrs G. Cross, C. Murch, A. G. Robertson and W. McCormack. Trophies were donated as follows: G. T. Phillips—Silver challenge cup, valued at £lO (won 1923 by Rfm. B, Holmes). Jas. Patterson —Silver challenge c-up, valued at £lO (won 1923 by Pres. W. N. Masefield). Jas. Williams and Co.—Five gold medals (winners champion teams match). T. B. Williams—Gold medal (Capt. H. Simmonds, winner North Island championship). W. Dustin—Gold medal (Pres. W. N. Masefield, runner-up North Island championship). N.Z. Trawling Co.—Gold miedal (Rfm H. Hunt, th'rd North Islaqd championship). N. Mackenzie Forbes—Gold medal (Rfm. G. Eyles, winner Putiki aggregate). Nettleship and Son—Gold medal (Pres. W. N. Masefield, winner Marvbank aggregate). N.Z. Farmers ’ Co-op. Distributing Co., Ltd. —Half chest tea (Rfm. D. McKenzie and Rfm. C. Phillips). The following officers were elected :--- Patron, Major-General C. W. Melvill, C. C.M.G., D.S.O. Vice-patron, Col. Commandant C. G. Powles, C.M.G., D. President, Col. R. Hughes, V.D. Vice-presidents: Lieut.-Col. W. H. Cunningham, D. 5.0.; Lieut.-Col. F. K. Turnbull, D. 5.0., M.C.; Lieut.-Col. D. Munro, Major R. Cade, M.C., Major J.' B. Davis, Major Doull, Capt. J. G. C. Wales, M.C., Capt. W. Morrison, Capt. J. G. Swan, Lieut. D. A. C. Lilburn, Messrs Hope Gibbons (Mayor of Wanganui), J. S. Barton, S.M., W. A. Veiteh, M.P., W. Glenn, M.P., J. R, Corrigan, M.P., J. Nash, M.P., T. B. Williams,, W. H. Clapham, C. G. Russell, W. Dustin, D. MeFarlane, W. M. Luxford, Jas. Farley, N. McKenzie Forbes, H. Nettleship, Jas. Williams, James Higgie, and C. H. Burnett. Chief executive officer, Lieut.-Col. W. H. Cunningham, D.S.O. Deputy chief executive officer, Major R. Cade, M.C. Chairman of executive, W. M. Luxford. Executive Committee: Capt. H. Simmonds, M.C., Capt. McCrorie, Capt. E. R. Morgan, V. 1)., Lieut. Cannan, Lieut. Lovegrove, Lieut. McAneny, Dep.-Pres. A. P. Anderson, Riflemen F. Glenny, E. King, P. C. Hamilton, J. Patterson, W. Hudson, R. Bretherton, B. Holmes, S. ClaTke, J. O ’Keefe, A. R. Sommerville, R. Butler, W. V. Porteous, officers of the association and presidents of affiliated clubs. Range officer, Lieut.-Col. W. H. Cunningham (chief) and officers to be selected. Signalling officer, Lieut. D. A. C. Lilburn. Secretary apd treasurer, Capt. S. M. Dixon. Auditor, W. M. Falconer, F.I.A.N.Z. Programme, 1924 Meeting.— Proposed by Lieut.-Col. Cuningliam: “That this meeting recommend to the incoming executive that the programme used at the 1923 meeting be adopted for the 1924 meeting.” Seconded by Capt. Swain and carried. Date of 1924 Meeting.—Proposed by Rfm. King: “That the 1924 meeting be held on Saturday, 27th, and Monday, 29th .December, 1924. ’ ’ Seconded bv Rfm. J. Patterson and carried. Representation of Affiliated Clubs on Executive. —As distance makes it practically impossible for affiliated clubs to have direct representation at meetings of the executive committee, it was decided to notify rifle clubs that they may nominate a local member of the executive to represent them or communicate direct with the secretary. (Note: Will club secretaries please accept this as sufficient notification.)

HOME AND HOME MATCH,

TARANAKI LEADS THE WAY. *

At the annual general meeting of the Hawera Club the report of the New Zealand Home and Home Match was read. This showed that the Taranaki team had put up a phenomenal score, which was a. record for the Dominion. Eeaeh team consisted of 12 men, the ranges being 300, 500, 600 yards, seven shots at each range. The winning team was Taranaki, their score being 1177 for 12 men, with an average of 98 1-12 per man, a very fine effort. This team fired on the Patea range in ideal weather. Wellington was second with 1141, an average per man of 95 1-12. The firing,was done at Trentham, under the control of Lieut. P. Barcham, assisted by Lieut. W. J. Gibson as trench officer. Rangitikei, last year’s winner, was third, with 1129. This shoot was on the Bulls range. Several brilliant individual scores ■were recorded, the best effort being that of Captain C. Simmonds, of Wanganui, New Zealand champion, who notched 33 at 300, and finished his shoot with a possible at 500 and 600 yards, his grand total being 103 out of a possible 105. The next best scores were by G. H. Cross (Taranaki) and W. H. Ballinger (Wellington), 102 each; G. Taylor (New Plymouth), W. Kells (Palmerston North), 101; F. J. Soler (Wanganui) and D. Cadler (Patea), 100. Scores of 99 were secured by A. G. Robertson (Hawera), R. E. Hester and R. 11. Nicholl (Wellington). The previous year’s results were as follows:

1920—Auckland, 1147; Wellington, 1087; Canterbury, 1037; Otago, 1008. 1921: Canterbury, 1136; Wellingotn, 1115; Auckland,. 1079; Otago, 1072. 1922: Canterbury, 1135; Rangitikei, 1121; Wellington" 1117; Taranaki, 1114; Hawke’s Bay, 1088; Auckland, 1084; Marlborough, 1014. 1923: Rangitikei, 1127; Hawke’s Bay, 1114; Wellington, 1094; Canterbury 1089; Nelson, 1067; Auckland, 1064; Marlborough, 1057; Taranaki, 1050. Detailed scores for this year are as follows: TARANAKI. 300 500 600 Tl. G. H. Cross 34 35 33 102 G. H. Taylor 34 34 33 101 B. Calder 35 33 32 100 A. G. Robertson 33 34 32 99 L. Harrison 33 32 33 98 P. Palmer 34 34 30 98 T. Marett 34 34 30 98 A. H. Guy 32 34 31 97 D. Roots 34 33 30 97 S. Higgs 32 33 30 97 E. Thompson 31 34 31 96 L. Harrison 32 30 33 95 398 400 379 1177 WELLINGTON. W. H. Ballinger ... 34 33 35 102 R. E. Hester 32 33 . 34 99 R. H. Nicholl 33 34 32 99 11. R. Hunt 33 34 31 98 J. Smart 32 34 31 97 C. Whiteman 32 31 33 96 H. V. Croxton 31 30 32 93 11. T. Boon 32 29 32 93 Y. Swanson 31 31 30 92 T. Wnrburton 29 32 30 91 F. W. Ching 29 33 29 91 W. Melver 30 31 29 90 378 385 378 1141

RANGITIKEI. Capt. H. Simmonds 33 35 35 103 W. Kells 31 35 35 101 F. ,T. Soler 34 34 32 100 J. Patterson 33 31 33 07 J. Carter 34 33 30 ' 97 E. S. King 34 33 29 9G J. Kvle 34 33 29 96 J. Kyle 32 32 31 95 C. M. Broughton ... 32 31 31 94 S. Mavliew 33 32 28 93 W. Ball 29 32 29 90 F. C. Hogg 32 26 28 86 O. Broughton, jnn. . . 27 28 22 77 384 382 363 1129 HAWKE’S BAY. Rfm. Storkev 32 35 30 97 Rfm. Jftmes 32 31 28 91 R'fm. Neiison 29 31 31 91 Rfm. Swayslanrl ... 32 33 25 90 Rfm. Thompson 28 33 35 96 Rfm. CoTkill 32 33 28 93 Rfm. Jones 30 31 31 92 Rfm. King 33 34 27 94 Rfm. Green 31 33 31 95 Rfm. Heighwav 33 33 28 94 Rfm. Connor 32 34 30 96 Rfm. Hallaghan .... 30 32 30 92 374 393 351 1118 CANTERBURY. J. Bryden 32 32 32 96 A. Holmshaw 32 33 31 96 H. Reynolds 34 34 28 96 N. Wood 30 32 32 94 L. Pimm 33 33 28 94 W. Heney 33 30 31 94 D. W. L. Mehrtens 28 33 32 93 F. Sandford 31, 32 30 93 G. Evans 29' 32 30 91 C. Humphries 32 31 28 91 H. Harris 30 33 28 91 R. Piper 28 29 30 87 372 384 360 1116 AUCKLAND. E. Elliott 31 34 31 96 J. A. Spry 32 30 33 95 J. C. Yeo 31 34 30 • 95 E. J. Reston 31 32 31 94 J. F. Atkinson 30 31 32 93 W. Powell 31 32 30 93 R. C. Barkle 29 30 33 92 C. Ashlev 32 30 30 92 A. G. Low 31 32 28 91 G. G. Ashlev 30 28 31 89 P. O. Veale 25 28 32 85 A. Patrick 30 31 24 85 363 372 365 1100 WAIKATO. Rfm. Kennedy .... 32 34 28 94 Rfm. Dallimore ..;. 31 32 29 92 Rfm. J. McLachlan 26 31 30 87Rfm. Ingpen 30 27 30 87 Rfm. Webber 29 30 25 84 Rfm. Simpson 27 29 26 82 Rfm. Harbutt 28 27 25 80 Rfm. Murphy 27 28 24 79 Rfm. Wallis 27 27 24 78 Rfm. Feisst. 27 26 25 78 Rfm. Lentfer 12 27 20 59 Rfm. Keep 21 19 14 54 317 337 300 954