RONGOTEA.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 1073, 21 July 1924, Page 10

RONGOTEA.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. (From Our Own Correopondont). At the weekly gathering of the local rifle club its final shoot for the Jessop Cup was concluded. After a very even contest All* H. Blaxlnrid proved the winner with Alan Hunt runner-up, one point behind after twice shooting off the tie. Following aro tho detailed scores, the aggregate scores counting in a match against Oroua Downs for the Cliffe and Remington Cup:— IJ. Blaxland 69, 69 (scr.) 138; A. Hunt 67, 69 (2; 138; E. Arnott 69, 67 (scr.) 136; W. Amey 69, 67 (scr.) 136; AI. Blaxland 69, 66 (scr.) 135; A. Jessop 65, 68 (scr.) 133; F. Wright 67, 65 (1) 135; (.'. Cowan 62, 65 (6) 133; I. Alatheson 62, 61 (9) 132; T. Ross 61, 65 (5) 133; J. Dafter 66, 64 (scr.) 130; AI. Tremaine 58, 64 (4) 126. QUEEN CARNIVAL. Interest in the queen carnival campaign is being well maintained and as a result of several Successful entertainments held recently by the various committees the general land have benefited considerably and tho desired object of raising at least £4BO will bo achieved. The hockey and football committee held a successful plain and fancy dress dance in the local hall, when in view' of counter attractions thoro was a fair attendance, all present having a very enjoyable evening. The judges lor the best fancy dress wus Mrs Larkins uud Aliss A. Remnant, Miss

M. Scott in a most original Chinese costume, being the. winner, and Miss I). Hammond as “The Cowboy,” being second. Messrs 11. Howell and Ji. McGee were Among the coming entertainments will be a special picture, the proceeds going to (he general fund. The farmers’ dance and the Glen Oroua i|iieen concert and dance nromise to be successful functions. * The positions of the flags as on Friday wore: Green, Red, purple, and gold respectively.