MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 264, 6 October 1936, Page 4

MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB.

FINAL SHOOT OF SEASON

The Feilding Miniature Kmc Club held their final shoot for the season, "ast evening. A good number of members were present, and following the shoot a social was held. Among those present were Messrs H. Smithers, E. Brewer, R. P. Stevens and C. Aitken, vice-presidents of I the club, and these gentlemen congratulated members on the successful season they had enjoyed. Although the season just completed was the first complete season the club had had, members had made excellent progress and the standard of shooting was high. Business men had been liberal in their support of the club by way of trophies, and the club were indebted to them for their generosity. Members had taken a keen interest in the sport and the weekly practice shoots had been well attended. The club ltacl competed for various trophies and had been rewarded by success. Yisits to Aokautere, I Buniiythorpe, Awalmri, Bulls, Sanson and Ohakea had been made, and apart from the rifle shooting members had enjoyed the hospitality of kindred chilis. A friendly spirit among the clubs prevailed, and, win or lose, the club had entered into the true spirit of the sport, taking defeat smilingly. Financially, the club were sound and now possessed five good rifles, besides other equipment of value. Air Smithers kindly offered the club a cup or shield for competition next season, and the ofler was gratefully accepted. Air Brewer, on behalf of those present, eulogised the work and financial ..support of the president, Air R. H. | Buchanan. To him. stated Mr Brower, | the club was greatly indebted, for not | only had lie put in a considerable i amount of work in furthering interest j in the club, but had also given liberal I financial support. I Afr N. Bosoman entertained members I with card tricks. | Details of the final shoot are as l follow:—f. Craig, (1. [Barnwell 99, R. Baton 97, F. Mocking, L. Shailer. L do la Coni' 90, AA r . Griffin, N. Rosoman 95, T. lioness, S. Mavliew. L. Curtis 94. A. Gidbransen, R. Ileazer. A\ . 11 ray 93, I. Aitken. J. Frazer. K. Cossar, H. Brewster 92. C. Wickham 91, C. Aitken 90. K. Julian 89. N. Bra inwell BS. H. Gardiner, R. Buchanan 87. The winners of the various trophies donated during the season were as follow:—lion. J. G. Cobbe Clip, •). Craig; aggregate points prize, J. Craig; secnod host aggregate. N. Bosoman; jthL’u best aggregate, L. Shailer; han-

dicap cup, N. Ro,soman ; Mr J, S. McIntyre’s trophy, L. Shailer; Mr J. S. Mclntyre's second trophy, I. Aitken ; Mr It. Bailey’s trophy, J. Craig; Messrs Cohhe’s, Ltd.’s. trophy, R. Beazer; Bramwell Cup (for highest match aggregate), J. Craig; Messrs I. Aitken and J.i. Shailer tied for second place in the Handicap Cup.

PERSONAL. Miss Betty Gordon Elliot, of Feilding, has heen visiting her sister, Miss E. Gordon Elliot, at Hawcra. Miss Mona Thompson, of Fcilding, who has heen the guest of her aunt, Mrs It. Masters, of Stratford, has returned home.