PATEA RIFLE CLUB.

Patea Mail, Volume XLV, 20 December 1922, Page 2

PATEA RIFLE CLUB.

OPENING OF THE NEW RANGE. The above Club opened their new range on Saturday afternoon last in perfect weather conditions with the resuit that some good shooting was witnessed. Rflm. M. Carey, who is one of the oldest rifle shots at present 'competing in the Dominion, had the pleasure of firing the first shot, registering a bullscye amidst applause. Pres. P. Palmer, who can always be depended upon, to make a good score, headed the list for the day’s shooting with 34, one point off the possible. A new member in Rflm. C. Campbell registered 33, a very creditable shoot for the first time out. \ The Club will be represented at the forthcoming North Island Championship meeting to be held at Wanganui.’ Rflm, D. Roots, Pres. P. Palmer, Rflm. M, Carey, and Dep.-Pres. E. Thompson The following are the scores:— Pres. P. Palmer 34 Rflm. C. Campbell S 3 Rflm. D. Hurley 8S Rflm. R. Willis SS Rflm. M. Carey 32 Rflm. D. Calder 3a -Do.-Pres. E. Thompson 31 Dep.rPres. W. White 30 Rflm. M. Lawson 27 Rflm. J. Taiaroa 27 Rflm. R. Fowler 25 Rflm. W. Hatch 31 Rflm L. Seller 14 Members are reminded there will be be a further practice'on Saturday next.