RIFLE SHOOTING

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIX, 3 February 1936, Page 6

RIFLE SHOOTING

NELSON ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP AND HANDICAP MEETING AT BLENHEIM The annual meeting of the Nelson Rifle Association took place at Motueka on Saturday (Ist February)., when representatives from the Nelson. Woodstock, Owen Junction, Waimea, Tadjiiov, Korere and Motueka clubs competed. Conditions for the day’s shoot were regarded as very satisfactory and visibility was also good. A great deal of enthusiasm was displayed in the various matches by the 34 riflemen who competed. Owing to darkness it was found impossible to complete the final shoot off by the 12 highest scorers. The championships will be finalised on a date to be arranged by the Nelson Title Association.

At the close of the day, Mr Frank Sharland (president of the association) thanked all members for the interest they had displayed in the competitions, and especially those, who had been enthusiastic enough to travel long distances to participate. Mention was made of the splendid hospitality extended to the visitors by the Motueka Defence Rifle Club, which was much appreciated by all. Mr Sharland expressed pleasure at seeing so many young members taking part in the competitions, and stated that he hoped that the number would still be increased next year.

The Rev. Canon G. A. Crosman (president, Motueka Club) in a few well-chosen words, thanked Mr Sharland for the kindly sentiments expressed by him.

Particulars of the matches are as follows:—

Match No. 1, service 300yds, seven shots rapid.—lf. Frank 28, A. Adams 25, I. Brown 24, F. Sharland 23. E. C. Russell 21, J. 0. Anderson 21, C. Kelling 21, J. Porthouse 20, K. Day 20, N. Manssen 20, W. Kenning 10. R. Gledhill 19, D. Arnold 10, O. G. Ford 17, B. B. Jones Hi, T. Evans 10, T. Easter 14, J. A. Porthouse 14.

Match No. 2, service 300yds, snap shooting.—A. Adams 31. W. Kenning 27, IT. Day 24, C.' L. Kelling 24, I. Brown 24. N. Manssen 22. K. Day 21. E. C. Russell 21, D. Arnold 21, T. Carter 20, H. Doig 20, R. Gledhill 19, E. Robertson 19, H. Frank 19, G. A. Crossman 19, W. Sutherland 18, B. B. Jones 17, W. Mitchener 17. Match No. 3, 300yds and 500yds seven shots. —

Match No. 4, 500yds and 000yds seven shots. —

MATCH NO. 5 Seven shots at 300, 500 and 600 yards. Score. Hep. Ttl.

LEADING AGGREGATES The leading aggregates at the end of the day were as follows : A. C. Maisey 223 F. Sharland 222 W. Sutherland 221 E. C. Russell 221 W. Kenning 220 J. Porthouse 219 T. Carter 219 B. B. Jones 219 N. A. Andrews 219 IJ. Frank 218 A. Adams 218 N. Manssen 217 L. Bald; 215 W. Mitchener 215 A. Moffitt 214 G. A. Crossman 213 M. Win (counted out) 213

WINNERS OF EXTRA MATCH F. Sharland and partner 97 T Carter and partner 96 J. O'. Anderson and partner 95 W. Mitchener and partner ... 95

Score lid. tl. 2f. Manssen ... (>7 — 07 A. Adams ... 0(1 1 07 K. Dftv ... 03 4 07 E. C'. Russell ... 00 — 00 A. C’. Maisev ... 05 1 A. Moffitt ... 03 3 00 A. 0. Ford ... 02 4 00 W. Sutherland ... 04 1 05 A. Portliouse ... 02 3 05 C. L. Kelling ... 02 3 05 I. Brown ... 02 3 05 F. Sliarland ... 04 — 04 J. Balck ... 02 2 04 I. S. Win .. 00 4 04 H. Day ... 02 1 03 A. Andrews ... 01 2 03

Score hd. tl. B. B. Jones 65 2 07 ]ST. A. Andrews .. 05 2 07 A. Porthouse 05 2 07 M. Win 03 4 07 I. S. Win ■. 03 4 07 A. Moffit 02 5 07 A. C. Maisev 00 — 00 W. Kenning 00 — 00 W. Sutherland 05 1 00 J. Porthouse" 03 3 00 L. Balek 03 3 60 E. Bloin field 57 0 00 H. Bay 04 1 65 G. A. Crosman .. 01 4 05

E. W. Fawcett Cl 4 05 T. Evans 58 7 05

w. A. Mitchener . 95 4 99 '.\I. Win 93 6 99 J. 0. Anderson .... 95 3 98 G. A. Grossman .... 93 5 98 B. li. Jones 93 5 98 N. A. Andrews .. .. 93 5 98 R, Robertson 88 10 98 F. Sliarland 97 — 97 X. A. Win 89 8 97 H. Doig 89 8 97 T. Carter 96 — 96 L. Balck 92 4 96 A. Porthouse 92 4 96 C. L. Rolling 91 5 96 A. Moditt 89 7 96 '£. C. Russell 94 — 94