LATEST FROM TRENTHAM

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 5 March 1914, Page 6

LATEST FROM TRENTHAM

THE FIRST FIFTY. '(United Press Association.) TRENTHAM, This Day. The shoot off for the final places in the fiftv to fire for the belt resulted J" Knowles (Railway Corps). Croxton (Karon), and Cuthbertson (Tuam.A: :»-.;>) securing inclusion. TEAMS MATCH. TRENTHAM, -This Day. The weather was bright for the teams match this morning, with a gusty rear wind, which made . shooting somewhat uncertain. ' Twenty-four teams entered. Opaki No. 1, comprising Mcintosh, Bolton, Feast, G. Hyde, and Cameron, shot into first place. * The ranges were 300, 500, and 600 vards; seven" shots. In the Champion* Teams Match the leading results are: —Opaki No. 1, 467; Christchurch, 458; Ohura, 449; Suburbs No. 1. 449; Tuamarina, 448; Auckland City, 446. The Camp Commandant, Colonel Collins, has issued an order of the dny, in which he expresses appreciation of the conduct of competitors, and the good feeling existing between them and the staff throughout the meeting. The final for the championship , commenced at 2.30. The Hon. Mr Rhodes represents the Government at the distribution of prizes. The United Service Teams Match ; 300, 500, and 600 yards; seven shots; resulted :—Rifle Clubs* team. 910; Territorials, 893; N.Z. Staff, 855. The Colonial Ammunition Company's fun was won by the Wellington Suburbs Rifle Club for the best aggregate scor° in the lone: distances. The district championship shield Ironhy for the champion team was won by Opaki No. 1 team.