CENTRAL OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24221, 13 February 1940, Page 13

CENTRAL OTAGO

QUEENSTOWN Rifle Shooting The annual shoot for the Mackenzie Shield, under the auspices of the Southland Rifle Association, took place on the Queenstown Rifle Club’s range on Saturday last, eight teams competing. The weather was somewhat boisterous, though good scores were registered by the two leading clubs. Invercargill City Guards’ Club proved winners on the day’s shoot, though they suffered a penalty of 5 points for exceeding the time limit at the 300 yards range. Major Mackenzie, president of the Wakatipu Club, welcomed the visiting teams and hoped that they would have an enjoyable day’s shoot. At the conclusion of the match, President Mackenzie congratulated the winners, and President McChesney (City Guards’ team) replied. The shield was presented by Mrs P. Mackenzie. The Gore Club won the County Club Cup for the second time in succession. The highest scorer in the match was G. Wilson (101 points). Possibles were made by H. Redman (Gore) at 500 yards, J. Tansley (City Guards) at 300 yards, and H. W. Mackenzie (Wakatipu) at 500 yards. The following were the scores:— City Guards’ Club.—J. Tansley, 35, 33, 32—100; A. Ford, 33, 33, 32—98; W. J. Murray, 32. 33, 32—97; J. B. Doake, 32, 34, 31—97; Mrs J. B. Doake, 32, 34, 31— 97; total. 489. Invercargill Defence Rifle Club (A team).—G. Wilson. 34, 34, 33—101; J. Archer, 33, 34, 31—98; W. Milley, 33, 31. 32—96; A. R. Wills, 34, 31, 31—96; N. McWilliam, 29, 31, 31—91; total, 482. Gore Rifle Club (B team). —J. Mallon, 33 33. 33—99; G. Bain, 29, 32, 34—95; P. Hay, 33, 30, 31—94; J, Catto. 31. 32, 31— V. Hornby. 32, 29, 30—91; total, 473. Gore Rifle Club (A team).—H. Redman, 31. 35, 30—96; J. Burnett, 31, 32, 32 P. Mallon, 33, 31, 30—94; F. Norton. 30, 33, 27—90; W. D. Milne, 29, 30, 31—90; total, 465. Invercargill Defence Rifle Club (B Team)—J. Clark 34. 34, 29—97; F. Maher 32. 33, 30—95; S. G. Henderson 31 31 32—94; L. Lyall 33. 31. 28—92; J.'Reeves 29. 31. 26—86; total. 464. Wakatipu Defence Rifle Club. —E. J. Lowen 31, 34. 30—95; President P. Mackenzie 31. 32, 30—93; L. C. Veitch 27, 33. 31—91; H. Mackenzie 30. 30, 30—90; F. W. Bailey 26, 33. 29—88; total. 457. Arrow Defence Rifle Club. —W. Shaw 29 33 31—93; C. Allan 27, 32. 32—91; W. S. Reid 28, 30, 30—88; L. Oakes 28, 29, 29—86; J. Butel 30, 28. 23—81; total, 439. Garston Club.—M. W. Mackenzie 29, 35. 32—96; N. Blakely 29. 32. 28—89; L. Blakely 28. 29, 30—87; P. Cameron 27, 32. 27—86; C. Kerr 29. 28, 18—85; total. 433. The following won cash prizes of 10s each: —G. Wilsop (Invercargill), J. Mallon (Gore), J. Archer (Invercargill). J. Clark (Invercargill), H. W. Mackenzie (Wakatipu), W. Milley (Invercargill). A. R. Wills (Invercargill). H. Redmond (Gore), G. Bain (Gore), J. Burnett (Gore). E. J. Lowen (Wakatipu). F. G. Henderson (Invercargill), J. Catto (Gore). P. Hay (Gore). P. Mallon (Gore). The following took 5s prizes:—W. Shaw (Arrow). President P. Mackenzie (wakatipu), L. Lyall (Invercargill), C. Allan (Arrow), L. C. Veint (Wakatipu), N. McWilliam (Invercargill). V. Hornby (Gore), W. D. Milne (Gore). Counted out: Vice-presi-dent N. Mackenzie and F. Norton (Gore). Previous holders of the shield are:—l93o. Invercargill Defence Rifle Club, 489 points; 1931. Invercargill Club, 492 (this is the record score for New Zealand): 1932. City Guards Club, 482; 1933, City Guards. 488; 1934, City Guards. 441; 1935. Invercargill Club, 480; 1936, Invercargill Club. 452; 1937, City Guards. 487; 1938. Invercargill Club. 490; 1939. Invercargill Club. 483.

Personal Misses Eileen and Clare Williams, Dunedin, are on holiday in Queenstown. Mr E. C. Watt, Dunedin, is on holiday In Queenstown. Miss Torrance. Dunedin, is spending a holiday in Queenstown. Miss M. Mclnnes is spending a holiday in Dunedin and Wellington. Miss Isabel Wither has resumed Home Science classes in the district Manual Training School. } Miss M. Salmond returned to Dunedin on Thursday after spending the vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Salmond. Mrs P. Stanton and Miss Kathleen Stanton have returned from spending the holidays at Riversdale. Mr? Matheson returned to Dunedin on Thursday last after a > holiday in Queenstown. Miss Marjorie Bell. Dunedin, is on holiday in Queenstown. ROXBURGH Military Funeral The remains of Aircraftsman W. J. R. Strachan, one of the victims of the air tragedy at Wigram. were interred at the Roxburgh cemetery on Thursday afternoon last with military honours. The services at the Methodist Church and the graveside were conducted by the Rev. C. 8.. Jordan. Members of the New Zealand Air Force from Wigram acted as pallbearers. Forty members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association and 40 members of No. 10 Platoon under the charge of Lieutenant A. H. Webster preceded the hearse from the church, followed by members of the_ Royal Air Force from Wigram and Taieri. and a stream of 78 cars formed the cortege to the Roxburgh cemetery. The service at the graveside was very impressive, and after the sounding of the Last Post by Bandsmen W. Haughton and D. Gordon the benediction was pronounced, followed by the sounding of the reveille. Wreaths were then placed, and included amongst the many beautiful floral tributes were those from the officers and airmen of the Christchurch G.R. and Y.R. Squadrons, all ranks at Godley Fortress and Port War Signal Station, officers and airmen of No. 1 F.T.S., Wigram, Roxburgh district returned soldiers. Roxburgh Soldiers’ Farewell Committee. Roxburgh Silver Band and No. 10 Roxburgh Platoon. Borough Council

At the monthly meeting of the Borough Council the Mayor, Mr F. A. Laloli, referred to the death of Mr G. Courtier, who had been the oldest- resident in the borough, and it was decided that a letter of sympathy be sent on to (Mrs Courtier.. , The Works Committee reported that a two-inch main had been laid across Scotland street in order to supply a water service to the new Presbyterian manse and also for any future use. A new water service had also been laid in Cheviot street, from where it intersected with Hermitage street. In connection with the sound system at the pictures the manager stated that he was quite satisfied after making tests in different parts of the theatre that the introduction of two speakers instead of one would greatly improve the sound for those sitting at the sides of the theatre. He would bring the matter up at a future meeting.

Centennial Memorial At a meeting of the Bazaar Committee held last week it was decided that the bazaar in aid of the Centennial memorial funds should be held on March 1 and 2. The Borough Council advised that it would screen a picture on February 20, the total takings from which would be given to the Centennial memorial funds. The conveners of the different stalls were advised to call meetings of their respective committees to make the final arrangements for their stalls. Personal

Miss M. Evans, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mr and Mrs F. J. Tamblyn. Mr W. Strang, of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, Roxburgh, has received notice that he has been transferred and in the meantime has gone to Tapanui to relieve for a fortnight.