RIFLE SHOOTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5726, 23 October 1905, Page 2

RIFLE SHOOTING.

SATURDAY'S MATCHES. There was again a large muster at Trentliara on Saturday afternoon despite the races. When the season opened, and 2.50 men went out to the range, it was said i.he a’tendances would soon drop off. This lias not been the care, and although the weather each Saturday Ims been anything but pleasant, enthusiasm has net waned. Trenlliam always has had a name for ''fish-tail’' weather, and last Saturday was no exception to the rule. The wind was boisteious to a degree, and the shooting was anything but first-class. On account of the races the usual ‘‘special” did not rim bach Irom Trcnthcin—it took them out —volunteers returning by the "mail." arriving in town about a quarter of an hour later than usual. The Karori Riflo Club made its first appearance at the range, a dozen members of the club being present. Prior to starting trophy coinpetiuon next Saturday, a club match was fired between teams selected by G. Hnllulay and \V. E. Jackson, the latter’s team winning by 43 points, in addition to their trophy shooting competitions, the Highlanders and Guards fired a ten-man match, the Guard;, winning bv 79 points. Lieut. Hollard, of the Hutt ,Valley Hides, made the best store in the seven-shot contests at 600 yd;. registering 31, while at 700yds Private A. .). Jackson, of the City Junes, was top with 23. The GOO, and 1 00yds nmges v.exe shot over—dilficrilt ranges at any lime; but far more so in blustering, “corkscrew'’ weather. Lieut. .Smith (Guards) was ronge officer, Sergeant-Major Baker (bubmarines), having charge of the trench. The following corps were represented:— City Rifles, 25; Zealandia Rifles, 2o; Guards. 24; Hutt Valley Rifles, 20; Highland Rifles, 20; Kelburnc Rifles, 19; Host and Telegraph Rifles. 18; College Rifles, 18; Karori Rifle Club, 12; Civil Service Rifles, 8; D Battery. 7; Submarine Miners, 6; Details;— CITY RIFLES. • This corps fired for a trophy presented by Mr J. H. Hunter (seven shots): — A Class.

600 700 yds vds. Hp. Tl. Sergt. Jackson* ... 27 19 SC — 46 Pvt, A. J. Jacksont 17 28 6C — 45 Col.-Sgt. Davis ... 19 25 SC — 44 Pvt. I'eas&yt ... 21 22 SC — 43 Pvt; Jackson, senr . 18 16 SC — 34 Pvt. Hook ... 14 12 7 — 33 ''Ammunition prize. tKauge prizes. B Class. Pvt. Sherwood ... 20 11 4 — 35 Pvt. Baker ... 13 11 sc — 24 Pvt. Pitcher ... 10 4 10 — 24 Pvt. Siudall ... ... 5 7 10 — 22 Pvt. Buff ... 13 0 8 — 21 trophies. ZEALANDIA- RIFLES. The Zealandia Rifles concluded their first series of competitions, tho winners being—A class. Sergeant Neal; B class, Corporal Astill: C. class Privates Jackson and Anderson (seven shots) — A Class. 600 700 yds. yds. Hp. Tl. C.-Sgt Bunckenbu rg 21 23 SC — 44 Sergt. Neal ... ... 20 21 3 — 44 Pvt. Duggan ... 21 12 6 — 39 Corporal Hugo ... 16 16 6 — 38 B Class. Pvt. Bellamoro ... 19 21 sc — 40 Sergt. Frandi ... 17 17 sc — 34 Sergt. Cassey ... 18 12 sc - 30 C. (Hass. Pvt. Jackson ... 19 18 sc — 37 Pvt. A, Bargh ... 15 15 EC — 30 Pvt. Rankin ... ... 15 12 sc — 27 Pvt. Anderson ... 13 10 SC — 23 IIXJTT VALLEY RIFLES. This company fired for Sir C. Hollard's handicap aggregate medal and company trophies (seven shots). A Class. 600 700 ‘ yds. yds. Hp. Tl. Lieut. Hollard*f .. 31 24 ao — 53 Captain Hobbs* ,. 25 26 BO — 51 Sergeant Baker* ., 20 19 6 — 45 Private Jackson .. 17 16 11 — 41 Private Hollard .. 18 18 ’7 - 43 Private Hartleyf .. 18 11 8 — 37 B Class. Private Drummond* 18 12 10 — 40 Private Withers* .. 17 IS SO - 35 Private Alien ... 15 14 5 — 34 Corporal Barlow .. 14 11 4 — 20 0 Class. Private Martin *t ... 17 16 6 — 39 Private Routley* ... 10 16 4 — so Private Emeny .. 20 5 3 — 28 Private Bolton .. 15 5 6 — 26 * “Legs-in.” fWcdnesday squad. GUARDS v. HIGHLANDERS This match was won by the Guards bv 70 points. Conditions—10 men a side, seven shots. The scores also counted for trophies, the figures in parentheses denoting the handicaps allowed: — Wellington Guards. 600 700 yds. yds Tl. Private Smart 27 25 — 53 Private Love 23 22 — 45 Private Lacey 25 20 — 45 Corporal Sneddon 5) " 27 17 — 44 Private C. Guy (5) 22 17 — 39 Private Richards . 18 17 - 35 Private S. Guy 14 20 - 34 Private Ar.modt 15 18 — 33 Sergeant Bollaud (5) 20 11 - 31 Sergeant Tinney 5 18 — 23 Totals 196 185 -381 Highland Rifles. Corporal Gardindr (5) .. 18 22 — 40 Colour-Sergeant Wilson (5) 20 16 — 36 Private McLean 13 22 - 34 Lance-Corpl. Conibear . 17 15 — S3 Private A. McMillan (10) 18 14 — 32 Private Bramley 15 16 — 31 Captain McIntosh 21 8 — 29 Sergeant J. McDonald .. 18 8 - 26 Sergeant C. McDonald .. 6 17 — 23 Private Graham! 11 8 — 19 Totals 156 146 —302 The Highlanders concluded their first competition (three matches out of four to count). In A class Sergeant C. MeDonald was the winner with an aceregate of 183; Private H. Harsden . second. 172; Lance-Corporal Conibear and Privatc D. McMillan, tying for third place with a total of 170 points. Following was the order in B class; —Private durray, 142; Private B. Mareden. 124; Private Barnard, 123. ; Following were tho best I scores made in B class. Wellington Guards: — 600 700 yds. yds. Hp. Tl. Private Brisbane* .. 17 8 12 — 37 Private S. Guy* .. 14 20 BC — 31 Private Patchett 24 5 — 31 Private Tricker .. 13 3 23 Lieutenant Smith .. 19 7 SC — 26 Private Dalton .. 10 8 5 — 23 Bugler Power .. 8 3 12 — 23 Private Bowman .. 15 2 5 — 22 ‘Ammunition prizes. COLLEGE RIFLES. This company competed for company trophies (ten shots) ; — 600 700 yds. yds. Hp. Tl. Sergt. Ward* ... .. 32 30 sc — 62 Pvt- McIntosh* .. 27 20 13 — GO Corpl. Cowles* 25 27 2 — 54 Cor pi. Parry* ... 23 25 EC — 48 Capt. Turner .. 27 11 7 — 45 Col.-Sergt Bvatt* .. 33 7 4 — 44 Pvt. Pyo ... 20 15 6 — 41 Pvt. Geyger ... .. IS 16 7 — 38 Pvt. Klely .. 21 7 7 — 35 Pvt. Cimino ... ... 20 7 7 — 31 Pvt. Pierard ... .. 20 9 4 — sa Pvt. J. It. Cowles* .. 26 5 — 33 Pvt. McDonald ... 16 16 sc — 32 Pvt. Gasquoin© ... 5 5 20 — 30 Pvt. Spragg ... ... 9 7 10 — 26 •Winner of cash prizes. Sergt. Ward won Mr E. P. Bunny’s trophy, and Private McIntosh won Major G. J. Cooper’s trophy. POST AND TELEGRAPH RIFLES. The Post and Telegraph fired a sweep. stake match (seven ehote): —

600 TOO yd?. y : Hp. Tl. Pvt. Gilbert ... ... 20 1 ;5 7 — 43 Pvt. Kumphrev ... 8 ir 16 — -11 Sergt. Bolton ... ... 2 1 i J 20 — -10 Pvt, Whitehead ... a 10 — 39 KELBURXE TUPLES. The ICclburne. fired for company trophios teeven sliole): — GOO 700 vds. vds. Hp Tl. Lieut. Simeon ... 24 20 l;C — 44 Pvt. Bud ... 23 13 7 - 43 Pvt. Butcher ... ... 20 21 •sc — 41 ... 21 20 sc — 41 Pvt. Taylor ... ... 19 Ho 5 — 31 Sergt. Bethel ... 18 12 R 10 do Pvt. Hassell ... ... ii 10 — 3i KAROIil CLUB. The following are the highest scores made by the Karon Chib in a “preliminary canter" (ten shot*); 600 TOO yds. yds Tl. 11. Marshall 33 33 — 71 W. Tan32 31 — 63 W. E. Jackson 33 28 — 63 J. Devine 23 — 62 PETONE CLUB. Tho Petone Rifio Club fired a trophy competition on Saturday at the waiwetu range. Scores:200 500 COO vds. yds. vds. Hp Tl. II. Black* 30 31 27 9 — 97 A. Ballinger*... 31 31 28 6C — 91 MacLachlan ... 25 28 33 7 — 83 C. Hollard ... 31 29 27 sc — 87 W. Cook 28 23 ii 2-1 - 87 V7. Edliu 28 32 # LeRt5-in. 23 6C — 88