WHANGAREI RIFLE CLUB.

Northern Advocate, 30 July 1924, Page 6

WHANGAREI RIFLE CLUB.

ANNUAL REPORT

The following annual report will be submitted at the annual meeting of the Whangarei Rifle Club, which is to •be held this evening, by the president. —"The year just closed has been one of the most successful in the history of the club. The balance-sheet, which will be placed before you by the trea- [ surer, discloses the finances to be in a sound position. The year commenced with a credit balance of £8 5s 6d, and after allowing for an expenditure of £24 11s 9d a credit balance 'of £10 is being carried forward. "During the year under review the club has been very active and the following trophies were competed for. —Messrs. Wallance and Co., won by Pres. P. J. Tobin; set of carvers, won by Rfm. C. Baker; Hertzog trophy, won by Pres. P. J. Tobin, Hellier Medal, won by Rfm. J. P. White; White trophy, won by Rfm. T. Holley; Baker trophy, won by Rfm. F. Holloway; Sweepstake No. 1, won by Rfm. E. A. Foot; Sweepstake No. 2, won by Pres. P. J. Tobin. The thanks of the club j is due to the donors. |

At the commencement 'of the period the Mason Shield, Campbell and Ehrenfried Cup and the Thomas' Cup were held by the Ruakaka Club, and your representative A and B teams journeyed thither and were successful in regaining possession of these valuable trophies. The Whangarei Patriotic Shield was also added to the club's winnings, during the year, the A team wresting it from the Akarana Club at the last North Auckland Association meeting. At. this latter meeting it is gratifying to note that Rfm. J. P. White of Whangarei secured the championship and to him the club extends its congratulations. It is also a matter for congratulation that in all team matches taken part in during the past year* the. club's representatives have been unbeaten.

"Representatives of the club also took part in the big meeting at Trentham and also tht't at Penrose, with credit and distinction. At the former meeting Vour president was successful in being one of the record squad of four men who registered 42 consecutive bulls, which is a match record.

"A field day. was held during the year at which the members of the Whangarei Gun Club were entertained and a very enjoyable time spent with the clays and targets.

"An important adjunct to the year's operations was the commencement of ! miniature rifle sho'oting. By the courtesy of the Defence authorities a match was fired against the 56 Company of Cadets and after an exciting contest victory rested with the club. A re- ! turn match is to be arranged for an early dnte. "The standard of shooting has greatly improved during the year, which must be attributed to taking part in outside meetings and the fact that, members are taking their shooting m'ore seriously. '' The coming year augurs well for the club and it is to be hoped that a big increase in membership will be noticeable on the opening date. "In conclusion I wish to express my sincere thanks to tho executive officers and the hon. secretary for the able assistance accorded me during the past year.'' ■