RIFLE SHOOTING

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7355, 6 February 1911, Page 6

RIFLE SHOOTING

WEEK-END COMPETITIONS. • A TRICKY WIND. I ) * The week-end competitions # wero con- | tinned at Trentham - on Saturday af tcri noon, there being a big muster present. • Shooting took place on the Collins, Sommerrille and Seddon ranges. The i wind was very tricky, but despite this some good shooting ,was recorded, as the appended results will show. Captain. Gibb and Lieutenant Chappie (Engineers) were range officers. Scores: COLLEGE BIELES. Fourth match of second * series for f'prmViiA^

Andrews. 29, 15 (11), 55; Snaddon, 17, 21 (6), 14; Por tman, 22, 14 (8), 44; Eearn, 15, 20 ( 5). 40; Rogers, 13, 15 (12), 40; L.-Corpl. Howard, 18, 15 (6), 39. HUTT VALLEY RIFLES. Competition for shield, Millett cun, handicap aggregate and February Competition. Sergeant Baker. V.H., made a nossible at 200 yards. 1

B Class (300 and oOOvds);—Corp. Hart*, 28, 27, 00; Col.-Sergt. Davies, 29, 26, 55; Pte. Rollins, <2O, 27, 47; Corp. Hedge, 19, 24, 43. •Ammunition Prize. Aggregates.—A Class Sergt. Dodd, 250; Corp. Given, 235. B. Class—Corp. Hart, 223; Col.-Sergt. Davis, 2iß; Pte. Rollins, 207. D BATTERY. Competition for trophies. Corp. Shilling won the rifle presented to B Class by Sergt. Plimmer. A Class.

20, 26, 54; .Tames, 30, 23, 53. CIVIL SERVICE RIFLES. Competition, for last match of company competitions completing second series, shield and belt competitions (seven shots at 800 and 900yds). A Class.

: (4), 47. Winner of shooting: committee’s trophy, Sergeant A. Joplin; B class aggregate (prize aperture sight). Private Coleman. Belt Aggregates (Scratch Event). Sergt. A. Joplin 424 Corp. Low 423 L,-Corp Mackay 414 Sergt. Fisher 411 Corp. Gazley ; 411 Shield (Handicaps). Pte- Webster 370 Corp. Low - 369 Sergt. A. Joplin 36S L.-Corp Maekay 302 Pte. Stockman 361 Second Series.—A Class—Lance.-Corp. Mackav, 244; Sergt, A. Joplin, 240; Corp. Low, 238; Corp. Gazloy, 233. B- Class — Privates Stockman; 210; Webster, 192; A. Coleman, 18S. HIGHLAND KIFLES.

Competition for company championship belt, MacDearmid junior cup, and third shoot for No. 2 competition. Trophies presented by the officers, D. Gillies and N. Bertram.

B Class —Privates Pinckney, 27, 28, 55; Williamson, 16, 26 (5), 47; Sergt. Ritchie, 15, 23, 37.. ZEALANDIA RIFLES. - Final competition in second series for company belt and other trophies.

i LCi CCQj X( j it/ f iSU «L IC* ll* iJUvi ling, 21, 22 (4), 47; Corp. Row-berry, 22, 17 (6), 45; Sergt. Eenkin, 16, 22 (6), 44; L.-Corp. Hunt, 17, 26, 43; Pte. A. Nimmo, 20, 2 (20), 42; Pte. B. Nimmo, 16, L tlßi. 38.

PETONB CLUB. The Petone Rifle Club completed its fourth aggregate series on Sa.tuitJ.ay. The championship and Grace aggregates were concluded. The conditions for the day’s shoot were; Ten shots at 600 and 800 yards:— 600 • 800

B. AY. Bird, 35 , 37 (8). 80; G. Clout, 42, 31 (5), 78; J. McLachlan, 41, 35 76; W. J. Mcllrride. 40, 34, 74; S. Knight, 37, 28 (8), 73: H. Pollock. 34, 37 (12), 73; AY. H. Ballinger, junr., 42. 29, 71; J. Caldwell. 34, 31 (6), 71; J. Clark. 33, 31 (6), 70; 11. Haws, 35, 23 (12), 70. The following are the leading scores in the fourth aggregate:—T. W. AYarburton, 314; AY. J. Henderson, 256; H. P. Ayson, 252: J. Clark. 246; W. Ballinger, 243; J. Jlcßachlan, 241; J. Caldwell, 241; AY. J. Mcllrride, 240. Tho first fire won trophies. Championship ' aggregate—J. MoLachlan, 1071; IV. ,T. Mcllrride, 1059; G. H. AYood, 1052; AY. J. Henderson, 1045; S. Spencer, 1042; IV. H. Ballinger, iunr., 1041; G. AY. Faulknor, 1024; G. Clout, 1008.

Grace aggregate—lV. J. Mcllrride, 828; IV. H. Ballinger, junr., 824; J. McLachlan. 815; S. Spencer, 814; IV. J. Hender-on, 802; G. H. Wood, 800; G. Clout, 799: G. IV. .Faulknor, 793; S. Knight, 790. . ‘ Peaison Cun—lV. J., Mcllrride, 292; ,T. McLachlan, 282; IV. H. Ballinger, junr., 253; J. Carter, 254; G. H. IVood, 283. KARORI CLUB.

The club fired its second match of the sendee series for prizes presented by Captain G. Hall and President Marshall. The complete series consists of the whole of the class-firing laid down br defence regulations for rifle clubs. Conditions for

Saturday's shooting were : —Five shots at 500, target exposc-a 10 seconds per shot; five shots, at 500. rapid firing, target exposed 35 seconds; and five shots at 600 yards, target exposed 20 seconds per shot. Rifleman Jfulford headed the totals with

the very creditable score of 51, closely followed by Rifleman Good all (50) and Rifleman Tarr (48). Detailed scores:

Riflemen Bnlford, 16, 19, 16, 51; Goodall, 17, 13, 17, 50; Tarr, 15. 16, IY, 48; Burns. 18, 16, 13, 47; Marshall, 16, 15, 15, 46; Randell, 17, 11, 15, 4S ; Hay. 13, 17, 14, 43; Judd,'l4, 12, 15, 41; Bellows, 17. 10, 13, 40; Caldwell, 13, 13, 13, 39; Robe, 17, 9, 13, 39; Jones, 14, 10, 14, 38; Claridge, 9, 13, 16, 38; Street. 17, 8, 12, 37; Coady, 11, 13, 12, 36; Aston, 13, 15, 8, 36; Browne, 7, 11, 15, 33; Kemp, .13, 3, 16. 32; Gxdmstone, 11, 11, 9, 31; Scrutom 10, 9, 11, 30; Cassells, 15, 9,6, 80; Butler^'B, 9. 12, 29; Hiailiday, 14, 8,5, 27; Walsh, 10. 8,6, 24; Standidge, 11, 10, 1, 22. The leading men in the service aggregate, with one match to go, are:—Riflemen Burns, 114; Marshall, 112; Hand ell, 110; Caldwell, 109; Tarr, 106; Hay, 107; Rabe, 103; Bellows, 101. A sweepstake was also fired. Conditions—seven shots at 600 yards. This was won by President Marshall, with 34 out of a possible 35, Rifleman Caldwell winning second prize with 33. Scores: President Marshall. 34; Caldwell, 33; HalUday, 83; Goodall, 32;. Rabe. 31; Burns. 30; Tarr, 30; Bnlford, 30; Street, 29; Judd, 39; Butler, 29; Hay, 29; Browne, 28; Claridge, 23;. Kemp, 27; •Coady; 27; Grimstone. 25; Fellows, 24; Cassells, 23; Riandell, 22; Aston, 21; Jones. 14; .Standidge, 14. SUBURBS CLUB. Third competition 'at Miramar of second series for trophies presented by Messrs G. Winder, George and George, T. Archibald, G. Tulloch, and W. H. Hornfg, and the Ardath Tobacco Company.

A. Bellamore. 34, 23, 26 (6), 89; A. .T. Jackson, 32, 30, 24, 86; A. Pitcher, 30, 31, 23 (3), 86; President Jackson, 30, 26, 26, 82; 11. Barnes, 26, 25, 20 (10), 81; W. Fellingham, 33, 30, 27, 80; Will Jacksou, 33, 27, 17, 77; G. Oliver, 31, 12, 26 (7), 76: D. McGavin, 24, 27, 16 (6), 73. B Class.—W. Hornig, 30, 29, 26 (71. 92; TV. Cdlley, 25, 29, 27 (6), 87; S. White, I 30, 23, 20 (9), 82; H. Inkerseil, 26, 22, 23 (10), 81; W., Isaacs. 27. 24. 21, 72; Dept. President Newton, 29. 28, 14, 71; 1. Dow- ! man, 25, 25. 15 (6), 71; 1(. Duncan, 25, I 18, 17 (10), 70; T. Inglee. 26, 20, 20. 66; I B. Witcombe, 24, 11, 20 (10), 65; J. [Tandy, 28, 21; 11, 60; C. Shiel, 28, 21, 5 (5), 59. Ranges for next week,, 300 and 500yds, 10 shot match. j EASTBOURNE CLUB. , | First competition for championship shield and handicap cup; 7 shots and an optional sighter at 200 yards. Scores:— A. E. Exley, 30 (3), 33; F. Cook, 31 (1). 32; A. Weir, 27 (5), 32; J. D. Jock, 27 (5), 32; G. Pulsford, 28 (3), 31; T. J. I Chapman, 30; R, McGuire, 30; E. C. Wills, 30; H. TVevethick, 29 (1), 30; H. (Cooper, 27 (3), 30; H. B. Dawson, 24 (5), : '29; W. Hobbs, 28; 3 . B. Cooper, 25 (3), 28; D, B. Wright, 22 (5), 27; ,W. J. Oarrig, 20 (5), 25; G. E. Kells, 19 (5), 31; G. Guise, 19 (5), 24. A snap shooting match for Mr G. E. Kells’ trophy, 7 shots at 300 yards (each j exposure 4 bull’s eyes only to decide ties), each hit to count 2 points, was also fired:—H. •E. Exley, 12 points,! R. Urbahn 12, T. J. Chapman 12, E. C. 1 Wills 10. W. Hobbs 10, P Cook, 10, R. McGuire 10, G. R. Kells 8, G. Guise 8, G. Pulsford 8, W. J. Carrig 8, J. D. Jack 8, A. Cooper 6, A. Weir 4, H. Trevethick 4, J. B. Cooper 2. j ST. ANNK’S DEFENCE CADETS. . Competition at Polhill Gully for company belt and trophies presented by Mr Missen, Mr Gower, and Mar let Fathers. Conditions, ten shots and one sighter at; 100yds and 300yds. , 100 200

This was the final competition. The! Srize- takers are: — Pte. P. O'Driscoll, Mr lissen's trophy; Sergt. Carroll, Mr Gower’s trophy; and Sergt. J. Hearey, Marist Fathers’ trophy- Totals: Pte. O’Driscoll, 20S; Sergt. Carroll, 205; Sergt. Heavey, 2G3. The following are the leading scores for company Tjelt: Sergt. Carroll, 621; ,

Bugler Hopkins, 617; Sergt. L. Turner, 593; Sergt. J. Heavey, 583; Col-Sergt. Gould, 575; Corp. Jansen, 550; Pte. O’Drisooll, 477.

trophies. 209 500 yds. yds. Hp. TI. Serjrt. Cimino .... 33 34 . bo — 66 Pte. Richards 31 28 7 — 66 Pte. Gooder .... 29 28 9 — 60 Sergt. King .... 31 28 2 — 61 Lieut. Wilkinson, R.N. 27 33 sc — 60 Corpl. Wollerman, 31. 27 (1), 59: Lieut. Mee, 29, 19 (11), 59; Aeut. Hutchon^SS, 30, 58: Sergt. Cowles. 29, 25 (3), 57 ; Pte. Hamilton, 23 , 24 (8), 55; Pte. Lodder, 23, 20 (12), 55; Mntr. Kenny, 25, 18 (10), 53. WELLINGTON GUARDS. Second competition for trophies (third senes). A Class. 200 500 yds. yds. Hp. Tl. Serfft. Tinney — .... 32 32 0 — 64 Bugler Beale .... 33 30 1 — 64 Cant. Roaclio .... 31 30 3 — 64 Lieut. Gasciuome ... 33 25 5 — 62 Serfft. Sneddon ... 29 26 2 — 57 B Class.—Ptes. F. Pointon, 31. 33, 61; Newman. 21, 26 fll). 58: G. Pointon, 24, 21 (10V 58; Corpl. Tobin, 23. 26 (91. 58; Ptes. Led brook, 27. 23 (8), 58: Rutledge. 23, 11 (14). 51: L. Pointon, 23, 24. 47. KELBURNE RIFLES. Competition for company trophies and Aggregate Cup. 200 500 yds. vds. TI. L.-Corpl. Stidolpli 29 - 31 - 00 Serfft. Taylor 30 28 — 58 Serst. Hun id ••• 23 31 — 54 B Class. —Ptes. Brown, 23, 24 (12), 59;

A Class. 200 500 , , yds- yds. Hp. TI. etc. Aaeholson 33 31 s c 67 Serprt. Baker 35 31 so 66 S-orst. Donney 33 29 sc 62 Sergl-. II. C. Ru«ell 31 29 sc 60 Corpl, Mitchell 28 30 1 59 Pte. E. C. Bussell 30 26 sc — 56 B Class.—Pics. Battersbv, 28, Hogan, 26. 23, 49; Curtis. 25, Parker, 20, 11. 31. 25, 53; 21, 46; CITY EIFLES. Competition for Lieut. Roberts and Ross memorial trophies. Mellor, A Class. 800 B yds. Ser gt. Dodd* 30 Corp. Given 29 Corp. Rankin 36 i 11 i-gassi

500 600 vds. yds. Tl. Bombai’dier Focko 33 32 — 64 Sergt. Plimmer ... 33 27* — 59 Wickcns 25 25 — 50 B Class.—Corp. Shilling, 30 28, 58; Gunners Dianie, 28, 23, 56; Mortcnson, 26, 23 (6). 55; Nelson, 23, 24, 47; Pitzgorald, 28, 19. 47. P. AND T. MIXES. •- Competition for Captain Morris* trophy and semi-final for company belt. 200 500 600 yds. yds. yds. Tl. D.-Corp. Hunt 33 28 30 — 91 Corp Macmorraa ... 32 29 29—90 Sergt, Davidson. - 33 24 29 — 85 Lieut. Hughes 27 32 26 — 83 Private Salmond, 30, 18, 22 (15), 85; Lieut. Bolton, 29, 33, 22, 84. 200 500 yds. yds. Tl. Sergt. Williamson 31 32 — 63 Pte. Hauratty 32 25 — 57 Privates McEUigott, 30 . 26, 56 Loader,

800 900 yds yds. Hp. TI. L.-Corp. Mackay .. 31 29 3 — 63 Corp. I jow 29 32 sc — 61 SenH. A. Joplin. 31 29 sc — 60 Serit. Fislier 50 23 sc — 53 Corp. G-azley 24 26 so — 50 Sergt. C. Joplin 25 25 sc — 50 33 Class—Privates Stockman, 30, 25, 55; Coleman, 25, 28, 53; Webster, 18, 25

6 THE NEW ZEALAND TIMES. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 6. 1911. KZ. SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS j WINNEBS OF THE RACE. I 1390. at Hamilton—11. J. Bailey (Auckland); season, and occupies bottom place in the championship table. 18 runs; Pavitt 6 overs, 1 wicket. 27 runs; Johnson 6 overs, 1 wicket, 16 runs; Hickey 4 overs. 0 wickets. 26 runs; O Shea, 5 Andrews, 23. 13 (11), 55; Snaddon, 17, (t>>, 44; Poirtman, 22, 14 (S), 44; Fear 15, 20 ( 5). 40; Rogers, 13. 15 G2). 4 1390. at Christchurch—W. Sneddon (Christchurch); Imin 17 4-osec. 1331. at Auckland—H. J. Bailey (Auckland); Imin Ksec, 1392, at Christchurch—H. J. Bailey (Auckland): Imin 15Z-5scc. 1895, at Hamilton—H. S. Hedges (Auckland), Imin 20sec. MEN’S COMPETITION. A Grade. Thorndon defeated Brougham Hill by 5 rubbers to I, 10 sets to 3, 68 games to 32.—Swanston v. Laishley, 6—2, 6—4; Pea cock v. H. V. Howe, 6—0, 6—1; Smythe HtJTT v. CENTRAL A. L.-CorpL Howard, 18, 15 (G), 39. HDTT VALLEY RIFLES. Competition for shield, Millett eu handicap aggregate and February Com petition. Sergeant Baker. V.H., made a nossib at 200 yards. CONTESTS AT TE AKO BATHS Champion, Atkinson, Frey bo rg, Stranger and Welson. The wicket was not pleasant on Saturday at the Hutt for the Hutt-Central A match. Staples and Judd continued the’.r innings, tie former playing very steadily Following were the scores-.— liiJj MILL. 1394, at Auckland—T. Meadham (N.S.W-); v'. Hunter, 6—1, C—1; Carter v. J. A. B Central A—first innings 101 ■ —» Imin 9 4-5sec. Howe, 5—6, 3—6. Swanston and Peacock HUTT.—First Innings. A Class. test of the comparative capabilities ot v’, Laishley and Hunter, 6—2, 6—5 200 500 TIME RECORDS BROKEN Champion and Healy. Alter his recent •performances in Auckland over distances 1897, at Ashburton—T. Wauchop (Christchurch); Imin 18 l-Ssec. Smythe and Carter v. Howe Bros., 6—2 6—2. Brice, c Roberts, b Hawthorne 7 Aldersley, Ibw, b Hawthorn© 5 T5, - , yds. yds. Hp. T Pte. Nicholson 33 34 sc — Sergt. Baker 35 31 sc _ Champion was recorded bv most of those 1898, at Christchurch—A. B. Truscott Climie, b Hawthorne U present as a sure winner,* This opinion was by no means faulty. If the championship proved nothing <dse, , proved that in Champion Aticklaud possesses a truly remarkable swimmer. At no portion c/f tho journey was he extended, and for the greater the time he took things very easily. “Get a (Christchurch): imin 18sec. Lower Hutt defeated Victoria College Cate. Ibw, b Hawthorne 2 K Judd, Ibw, b Hawthorn© 0 f©rgt. Donney 33 29 sc — Sergt. II. C. R«*«©11 31 29 sc church); Imin 94-Sf/cc. n. by G rubbers to nil, 12 sets to nil, 72 Simpson, c and b Hawthorne 4 Corpl. Mitchell 28 30 1 — M, E. CHAMPION AND C. BRICE SUCCESSFUL 1901, at Christchurch—M. E. Champion (Wanganui); Imin 6sec. 1903, at Greymouth—J. M. Hamilton. (Greymouth); Imin 12 2-5sec. 1904, at Lyttelton—H, E, Creaghe (Dunedin); Imin 7 3-Ssec. 1905, at Wanganui—J. it. Hamilton (Greygames to 25.—Kirk v. Eichelbaum, 6-—4 G—1; Purdy v. Wilson. 6—1, 6—5; E 1 Clere v. Fair, 6—4, 6—3. Kirk anc Purdy v. Eichelbaum and Wilson, 6—3 6—4. (Hutt also won the fourth single and second double by default.) F. Judd c Roberts, b ilason 29 Pilcher, b Hawthorn© 0 Pringle, b Bruce • Staples. ,not out 79 Extras - -6 Total 179 Fto. E. C. Russell 30 26 sc — B Class—Pics. Battersbv, 28, 25, 5 Hogan, 26, 23, 49; Curtis. 25, 21, 4i Parker, 20, 11. 31. CITY RIFLES. mouth); Imin 7sec. Brougham Hill I. defeated Brougham Competition for Lieut. Roberts, Mello 1906. at Nokon—B. C. Frey berg (WellingHill II. by 5 rubbers to 1, 11 sets to 3 maidens, 35 runs/; Laws 4 overs, 0 maidens and Ross memorial trophies. yards, and when he appeared to be amusing himself by bringing his arms down hard on tho water and causing a good deal of splash. "All right," responded Champion turning half round, ‘T m still moving,’’ and .settling down again he ton); Imin 14sec. 1 8 games to 50.—Sampson v. Townsend 0 wickets, 10 runs; Bmc© 14.4 overs, 1 wicket A Class. 1908. at Napier—M. E. Champion (Auck6—2, 6—5; Lawrence v. Barton, 5—6 maiden, 1 wicket, 30 runs; Mitchell 9overs The Sew Zealand swimming championships opened at To Aro baths on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine though a trifle chilly, and smooth water favoured tho swimmers. The public ac1909, at Tima.ru—R. Eonayne (Wellington/; Imin 6 4_5sec. 1930, at Auckland—B. C. Freybcrg (Wellington); Imin 5sec. 1911, at Wellington—C. Brice (Wellington); 6—3, 6;—0; Roberts v, Kean. 6—4, 5—6 6—1; Dart v. Hurley, 6—4, 6—2. Sampson and Lawrence v. Townsend and Barton, 5—6, 6—0, 3—6; Roberts and Dart v Kean and Hurlev. 6—2, 1—3 (retired). 0 maidens. 0 wickets, 25 runs; Hawthorne 19 overs, 1 maiden, 8 wickets?. 65 runs. \ CENTRAL A.—Second Innings. ‘ Birch, b G. F. Judd 56 Beechy, c E. Judd, b Pringle 11 800 ,900 _ • yds. yds. T Sergt. Dodd* 30 31 — Corp. Given 29 27 — Corp. Rankin 16 22 — Imin 5aec. C Grade. Bruce, b Pringle 43 B Class (300 and oOOvds);—Corp. Harl commodatiou at tho baths was hopelessly cst attendant a long way behind. For Blamires, not out 76 28, 27, 55; Col.-Sergt. Davies, 29, 26, 5 Pte. Rollins,'20 , 27, 47; Corp. Hedge, 1 inadequate, and though nearly two thoulOOO yards Champion continued m this G. R. Stevens (lOsec), 1; F. Delaney (9sec), by 5 rubbers to 1, and 51 games to 30.— Dawson v. Hutchings, 0—6; Veen v. C. Extras 18 sand persons gained admittance over way, occasionally lifting himself Lo t»ev how the remainder of • the competitors were faring, and at othei* times pushing himself off backwards from the turning boards instead of turning properly. He was in a class by himself and none or the other competitors got within striking distance of him. His tune for the distance was 26min l&scc—easily beating tho previous Nerw Zealand record (his own) of 25min 37sec. When it is con2. Also started—J. S. Martin (14-see), Iv. D. Russell (lOsec), W. Cook (9sec). Time, Total for 3 wickets 184 Fiwt innings 101 •Ammunition Prize. account of lack of room. The arrangements of the championship officials were well carried out and the conduct of tho gala favourably commented upon. Over seventy swimmers from outside ©entree competed in the championship or 3o 3-5sec. Second heat: D. Evans (7sec), 1; K. Forth (8sec), 2. Also started—P, Grey (Sse-c), \V. J. O’Meara (8sec), W. Middlemas (8sec), J. T. Hannay (8sec). Time, 32 3-5soc. Third heat; W. McGregor (7sec), 1; G. Bruce (7sec), 2. Also started—J. Gosling (6sec), K. Alkins Hconan, 9— G; Butcher v. Hodgson, 9—5; Dawson and Butcher v. Hutchings and Riche.rdron, G—9; Veen and Edwards v. Keenan and Hodgson, 9—1. D Grade. • Johnsonvillo defeated .Trinity by 48 Aggregate 285 Bowling analysisPringle 10.3 overs, 1 maiden, 3 wickets, 46 runs; Pilcher 4overa, 0 maidens, 0 wickets, 24 runs; S. Brice, 12 overs, 1 maiden, 0 w'ickets, 42 runs; G. F. Judd 5 overs?, 0 maidens, 1 wicket, 25 runs; Aldersley 3 overs, 0 maidens, 0 wickets, 17 Aggregates.—A Class — Sergt. Dod 250; Corp. Given, 235. B. Class—Cor Hart, 223; Col.-Sergt. Davis, 2i8; Pt Rollins, 207. D BATTERY. Competition for trophies. Corp. Shi ‘.handicap events, besides a largo percent(7sec), T. H. McLean. (6sec). Time, 3-1 runs; E. Judd 2 overs, 0 maidens, 0 wickets, 13 runs. by Sergt. Plimmer. -ago of Wellington men. The swimming. sdderod that at no portion of the journey l-5sec. Fourth heat: J. Robinson (6sec), especially in tho championships events, was of 'a very high standard, and the was he properly extended, and that lor the greater portion of the time he was almost "paddling” the merit of this per1; E. Picot (6sec), 2. Also started—G. Seivers (6sec), G. Saunders (6sec), B. Hicks v. East, 6—9; Bethune and HUTT—Second Innings. Isherwood, c Mason, b Bruce 6 500 600 SVood (6sec), A. Crowthor (5sec). Time, and Hicks v. Amos and Rickard, 9—0. S. Brice, b Mitchell ; 8 form showed augurs well for the success Aldersley, b Mitchell 0 Bombardier Focko 33 32 — C of tho two remaining galas. The chainChampion took th© lead from the start. and J. Stratford (4sec), dead-heat, 1. Also A. Cate, c Naughton, b Bruce 9 Climie. not out ll Sergt. Plimmer 33 . 27— . c pious hips decided were the 100yds and started—J. B. Wareham (5sec), E, S. B Grade. Sergt, Wiclvcns 25 25 — c to the good. Next came \\©lson* who Forne (5sec), H. Jenkinson '(Usee), C. Petone defeated Victoria College by G Extra 1 B Class.—Corp. Shilling, 30. 28, 5S land record was established. Two rounds of the water polo championship wore Sheehy (5sec). Time, 31 l-5sec. Sixth rubbers to nil and 42 games to 5.—Miss Gunners Dinnie, 28, 23, 56; Mortensor heat; E. E. Jenkinson (3sec), 1; II. H. Bennett v. Miss Saxon, 7—0; Miss N. Total for 4 wickets 66 26, 23 (6). 55; Nelson, 23, 24, 47; Pits Little (4sec), 2. Also started—C. Arthur Curtis v. Miss McKellar, 7—0; Miss 0. First innings 179 gorald, 28, 19. 47. played, while a number of handicap Healy aaid Welson who were swimming Caverhill v. Miss Atkinson, 7—1; Miss Aggregate 245 P. AND T. RIFLES. events provided interesting competitions. Walters v. Miss Cooko, 7—0; Misses Bennol.t and Curtis v. Misses Saxon and MeOfiampibn,' having apparently learned the son (3sec). Time, 29soc. Seventh heat: F. R. Bridges (isec), 1; T. Wellward (3sec) and H. Ashford (2seo), dead-heat. Bowding analysis.—Mason 4 overs, 1 Competition for Captain Morris tropb TiTE SPRINT CHLAMPIONSHIP. Kellar, 7—3; Misses Caverhill and maiden, o wickets, 12 runs; Bruce 10 overs. and semi-final for company belt. The contest for the 100yds New Zeaamuse himself. The positions ot the first three men were unaltered at tho 400 yards mark. Rich at this point was about fifteen yards behind Healy. while McMillan and Schwartz were swimming together a little further off. When 500 yards had been covered Champion had inWalters v. Misses Atkinson and Cooke, 1 maiden, 2 wickets, 25 runs; Mitchell 9 overs,. 0 maidens, 2 w'ickets. 22 runs; Blamires 3 overs, 1 maiden, 0 wickets, 6 runs. • JUNIOR. In the match Hutt v. North, Hutt’s first innings was productive of 187 runs. In North’s first Innings the score was ninety 200 500 600 yds. yds. yds. T L.-Corp. Hunt 33 28 30 — 9 Corp Macmorran ... 32 29 2d —£ Sergt, Davidson - 33 24 29 — 8 Lieut. Hughes 27 32 26 — 8 land championship was tho bwt of the day, and probably one of the finest races yet decided in Now Zealand waters. Fifteen competitors entered, necessitating 2. Also started—J. C. Coote (2sec). Time, 28 2-5sec. Eighth heat: C. V. Fordhani (sor), 1; C. Kelly (Isec), 2. Also started— il. Walden (3sec), H. Nelson (Isee), H. Purdy (Isec), L. E. Kerr-Taylor (Isec). C Grade. St. John’s defeated Khandallah. by 5 rubbers to 1 and 36 games to 35.—Miss Horrell v. Miss K. Clark, 7—6; Miss three heats, the men being grouped, as Time, 27 2-5sec. Ninth heat: J. KnudTavendaio v. Miss Clark, 7—5; Miss PullPrivate Salmond, 30, 18, 22 (15), 85 follows: —First heat—C. Atkinson (Opawa man v. Miss D. WilJans, 1—7; Miss runs for three wicxets. Lieut. Bolton, 29, 33, 22, 84. Club, Christchurch). C. Brice (Thorndon •at this stage appeared to be labouring Cookson, E. Eldridge, L. Annand, H. Clyde v. Miss L. Willans, 7—5; Musses Against Y-M.C.A Johnsonville scored 247 runs. E, Windley batted confidently for 111, this being tho third occasion during tho season that he has exceeded tho century. Y.M.C.A. lost seven wickets for 112 runs. THIRD CLASS. 200 500 Club. Wellington), M. .11. Champion (Waitemata Club, Auckland), E. J. Dawion (Dunedin), J. Grant (Hawcra). Second heat—G. L. Bnll (Richmond. Club, Christchurch), IS. C. Freyberg (Swifts a good deal, and more than one expected to sec him fall behind Welson. At 600 yards Champion was twenty yards in advance of Healy and a lap in front of McMillan and Schwartz, who wore still Ostler, H. J erred. Time, 32 2-5sec. Final: Evans, 1; Bridges, 2; Knudson, 3. Time, 32s ec. Diving Competition. — R. Ronayne (63 points), 1; R. Connor (62 points), 2; W. Hicks, 3. Also competed—C. Aston, F. .Horrell and Tavendal© v. Misses Clark, 7—6; Misses Pullman and Clyde v. Misses Willans, 7—6. Jobnsonvill© defeated Brougham Hill by 5 rubbers to 1 and 37 games to 25.— Miss Wilson v. Miss Plimmer, 2—7; Mrs yds. yds. T1 Sergt. Williamson 31 32 — 6 Pte. Hauratty 32 25 — 5 Privates McElligott, 30. 26. 56; Loader 29, 35, 54; James, 30, 23, 53. Ohib. 'Wellington). A. O’Hare (WaiteBowler v. Miss Pearson, 7—4; Miss CookPlaying against Karon, East in th© first innings scored ninety-four runs. Karori’s effort produced fltry-fivo runs. Ea»t won by thirty-nine runs on the first innings. Catholic Club, after an interesting game. CIVIL SERVICE RIFLES. mata Club, Auckland), F. Seymour (Napier), I 1 . Roberts (Thorndon Olnb, Wellington). Third heat—L. Dingle (Richmond Club, Canterbury), G. Seymour Champion was over thirty yards ahead of Healy, who had at last shaken off Welson- whom he was leading by about three yards. Not till 1000 yards had been Ooira, G. Gemmel'l, R. Nelson, E. Picot, G. P. Hanna, F. Reynolds, K. Wiggins and J. Stratford. ONE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP OP v. Miss Tingey, 7—1; Miss Blair v. Miss Brown, 7—2; * Miss Wilson and Mrs Bowler v. Misses Plimmer and Pearson, 7—5; Misses Cook and Blair v. Misses Competition, for last match of company competitions completing second series shield and belt competitions (seven shot at 800 and 900yds). (Napier), J. D. Stewart (AVaitemata Club. Auckland). M. C. Stranger (Wellington covered did Champion commence to NEW ZEALAND. Tingey and Brown 7—6. first innings. Catholic Club compiled swim at anything approaching his best Peton© defeated. Trinity by 5 rubbers ocventy-nine runs, and Templars sixty-two A i Class. pace, and then, with the object, apWorld's record, B. B. Kieran (Sydney). to 1. and 41 games to 25.—Miss TJdy v. runs. 23miu 16 4-5sec. New Zealand record, Miss Jenkins, 7—4; Miss Cochran© v. Miss D’Emden, 7—6; Miss Brooks vr Mrs Kangaroos beat Albions by 118 runs. The yds. yds. Hp. T1 L.-Corp. Mackay ... 31 23 3 — 6t Corp. Low 20 32 sc — 6 down .and commenced to gain rapidJy, M. El. Champion (Auckland), 25min ‘ Kangaroos scored 343 runs for eight wickets, and Albions 125 runs. There was little to choose between At 1100 vards he was forty yards to the 37sec. Standard 27min. Holder of • Smart, 7—4; Miss Austin v. Miss Chippie, applause, and all eyas were fixed on good, while Healy was fcwen fy yards in title, M. E. Champion (Auckland). j 7—1; Misses Tidy and Cochrane v. Mieses Champion and Brice, who -were expected advance of Welson. At the 1500 yards M. E. Champion (Auckland) ... 1 • Jenkins and D’Bmden, 6—7; Misses mark Champion was sixty yards to the good, eventually winning by about seventy-five yards. Healy was second. Brooks and Austin v. Mrs Smart and Miss Chappie, 7—3. first innings. ScoresCatholic Club 79 Aucklander wns a picture of health, and 'looked in the best of condition, while Brice, in comparison, was a mere child. He possessed none of the physical advantages of the Waitemata crack, but looked confident and fit, and the hopes of the Wellingtonianfi rose. With the crack of the pistol ChamC. Welson* (Auckland) 3 Also started—B. H. Rich (Canterbury). (P. McGrath 50, Toms 14, AVarne 10); Templars 62. Pooley 27 and Wright 11 being top scorers. For the winners, Carroll and Sergt. C. Joplin 25 25 sc — 5C B Class—Privates Stockman, 30, 25 55; Coleman, 25, 28, 53; Webster, 18, 25 (4), 47. Winner ofi shooting committee’s trophy Sergeant A. Joplin; B class aggregate Rich by about four yard,*. McMillan was forty yards further off fifth, while Schwartz was last, about ten yards behind McMillan. Champion's time for A. McMillan (Dunedin), P. Schwartz (Canterbury). Won with the greatest ease by about 70 yards. Tim© 25min. 18sec. SENIOR CRICKET O’Dowd divided honours with the leather, while for Templars, Bienkinsop (5 for 40) and Dooley (2 for 8) did the best. different portions of the distance were:— WINNERS OF THE RACE. MATCHES ELSEWHERE SPECIAL TO THE <e TIMES." HASTERTON, February 5. (prize aperture sight). Private Coleman. pion was away, getting considerably tho best of the start. Brice was slow to move, but got in a better dive than the Auckland man, and showed up in front when the men rose to the surface. At440yds, 5min S8sec (4sec outside the New Zealand record); 880yds, 12min 33sec; 1000yds, 14juin 18seo; 1320yds, 18min 50see. the full distance being completed 1901. at Christchurch.—IT. E. Champion (Wanganui), 31min 31 l-5sec. 1905. at Wanganui).—J. M. Hamilton (Grey* mouth). 30min 37sec. 1906, at Nelson.—B- C. Freybcrg (Wellington), 28mln 56sec. SATURDAY'S MATCHES. CONCLUSION OF ANOTHER HOUND Belt Aggregates (Scratch Event). Sergt. A. Joplin 424 Corp. Low 433 L.-Corp Mackay 414 Sergt. Fisher 411 kinson immediately set the pace, and showed the way over the first 50 yards, OTHER EVENTS. ' 1908, at Napier.—11. 3$. Champion (Auckland). 27mm 14 l-5sec. OF GAMES. on Saturday, Masterton defeated Carlton Corp. Gazley 411 Shield (Handicaps). followed by Brice. Champion apipeared Two rounds of the water polo championship were played. Wellington A beating Hawke’s Bay -n-nd Wellington B 1909, at Tljnarn.—E. Healy rWellinrton), 2fi -■ mode 149 for six wickets (innings declared to take things rather easily .over this portion of the journey, and was almost 1910. at Auckland.—if. E. Champion (AuckTho weather .waa fine for cricket at the closed). Moorhouse scored 61, Perry, not out. made 36, and Hogan 11. Carlton scored 56 (Darvill 13. Phillips 10) and 71. F. Welch. Pte- Webster 370 Corp. Low 369 the last to turn. Grant was swimming beating Canterbury B. The first game Basin Reserve on Saturday, though the Sergt. A, Joplin 368 well, and was among the leaders at the opened well and promised to be an even lantB- 25min 18sec. wickets wero very slow. None of the games Hoar 10. L.-Corp Mackay 3U2 ond of the first lap. On the return jourand exciting match. Hawke’s Bay, howNEW ZEALAND WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIP. wero of a particularly brilliant descripPBEBS ASSOCIATION.' Pte. Stockman 361 ney Atkinson's course became erratic. ever, failed to keep up the standard of tion, but at times flashes of good indiAUCKLAND, February 6. The senior grade matches of tho Auck* » and Brice forged to the front, Champion their play and. wore beaten by four vidual play were to b© seen. also improving his position. At the goals to one. Tho scorers for WellingFirst Round.—Wellington B (five All tho matches which were commenced land Cricket Association were continued 75 yards marlT Brice and Champion were ton were—B. C. Preyberg (2) and E. E. on the previous week were concluded last yesterday in fine weather. Wins were reeven, and four yards from home the Aucklander had a lead of half a yard. Here he slowed down, and Brice, coming along strongly, touched first, half a Jenkinson (2). McCartney shot the goal for the losers. Tho Canterbury B match was not particularly interesting, Wellington having much the better of the argument. The Wellington A (four goals) beat Hawke's Bay (one). Saturday. The match between East A and Victoria College resulted in a win for East by an innings and 18 runs, but an even better victory was won by East B against corded by University. Parnell and Ponson3y. Following are the results:—-Parnell v. North Shore-rParnell 204 (Sal© 48). North Shore. 160 and 124 (Hadden 45 not out). Cliff took eight wickets for 56 runs. Parnell won A. Coleman, 18S. HIGHLAND RIFLES. Competition for company championship second in front of Champion, who was Tie championship will be continued concluding stages of the South v. Central by 44 runs. University v Grafton—Grafton jelt. MacDeannid junior cup, and third Canterbury team was by no means a reon Wednesday and Saturday next. The E match were tense in th© extreme. Ccn20b and 208 for one wicket (D. Hav 99 not shoot for No. 2 competition. Trophies presentative one. a number of those events set down for decision on Wedneetral B at th© end of their second inning's out. Mason 40, Sloman 48): University. 211 ! behind him was Dawson. The time was picked being unable t-o play, and inexday are the 440 yards championship, the South a margin of 59 rone to compile be63 l-5sec —the first .record of a series put porienced substitutes having to be found 220 yards breast-stroke championship, or no wickets; Ponsonby 199 (Pearson '62). A Class. to take their places. Wellington scored the flying squadron teams championthree goals, after which Eldndge (the ship, 50 yards sratch, and a fur;ew minutes before tbo call of time they Fonsonby won by 8 runs. i 800 900 Canterbury goal-keeper) retired through ther round of the water polo had five wickets down for a score of 54 yds. yds. Tl. cramp. Aunand was the Canterbury championship. On Saturday. the runs.. Burton went in to bat and was successful in winning the match for his side by making a beautiful stroke, off which ho The heavy rain on Friday night left the Sergt. Dobson 32 32 — 64 Freyberg, who made up for a somewhat scorer. Wellington added two more 220 yards and 880 yars championship wickets slow for the eighth round ofi grade ?te. Martin 32 28 — 60 goals before half-time, at the sounding will be swum, and the final of tho water matches. Linwood scored 269 against West jieut. Willis 23 32 — 58 Ereyberg at once took the lead, closely of which it was decided to terminate polo championship decided. There will mg won the game by on© run. promising player, batted for tho greater N>l.-Sergt. McDonald 23 30 — 58 followed by O’Hare, and as far as these the game. be the usual . handicap and diving Following are tho scores in th© various L.-Corp. Eves 26 28 — 54 events on each day. Corp. Shannon 4 30 — 34

800 900 yds yds Hp. Ti. Sergt. Hugo . 27 31 SC - 58 L.-Corp. Snow . 30 26 sc — 56 L.-Corp. C. Hugo . . 30 25 1 — 66 Corp. Dalton . 24 29 3 — 56 Pte. Gunner . 18 16 : 19 — 53 L.-Corp. M. Hugo . . 28 22 PfD 2 TT — 52

Aggregates. 'Sergt. Hugo 308 L.-Corp. C. Hugo 308 L.Corp. M. Hugo 303 In B Class Pte. B. Nimmo gained first place, Pte. A.- Gunner second. shoot-oil in tie for first place.

yds. yds. Hp TI. T. W. Warburton . 43 41 4 — 88 W J. Henderson . . 45 42 sc — 87 H. P. -Ayson. . 37 39 6 - (4, H. Wood 39 ©c — 81 S. Spencer 36 6C — ■81

A Class. 200 600 700 yds. yds. 'yds. Hp Tl. P. A. Prico . . 33 31 30 — 94 J. L. Turner . . 32 32 26 SC ~ 00 A. Turner .... . 30 24 26 30 — 90 W. Gower .... . 29 29 31 so — 89 J. Smart . 33 26 30 sc — 89

yds. yds. Hp Tl.! Pte. F. O’Driscoll .. 49 48 8 —100 : Busier Hon kins .... .. 48 49 3 -100 I Sergrt. h. Turner ... .. 48 47 4 — 99 j Pte, Hasou .. 50 44 3 — 97 1 Serirt. 1 Carroll .. 50 47 SC -97 ( Col.-Sergt. Gould ..., . 4-1 43 8 — 95| Corp, Jansen .. 47 34 8 — 89 Sergt. J. Hearey .... . 44 42 1 - 87 l