RANGIORA.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 194, 21 September 1914, Page 7

RANGIORA.

BIFLE CLUB MEETING. At the second annual meeting of the Raiigiora Defence Rifle ' Club, Mr J. Sansom presiding, correspondence was received from Ga.ptain H. B. Wheeler, stating\that the Government had now taken over the land necessary for the new -Rangiora Rifle Range, but considi eration of a grant for the building of a : range would have to be held over. He also stated that it had been decided to ! form into infantry companies, or parts of infantry companies, the rifle clubs throughout the Dominion, and asked for members to b 8 recommended -as commander and sergeant of the platoon into which the club would be formed. It was decided to recommend Mr J. Sutherland as commander, and Mr W. S. Shilton as sergeant. The prizes.wbri during last season were presented,'the gold medal for the Grand Aggregate going to Major G. Humphreys. The balance-sheet showed receipts amounting to £32 .15/6, and an expenditure of £3O 1/-, leaving a credit balance of £2 14/6. It was resolved in future to' publish the handicaps a few days before each match, and to hold the opening match of the season on Saturday, September 6, commencing at 1.30 p.m. ' The following officers were elected:— President, Mr D. McKay; vice-president, Dr L. Burnett; honorary secretary and

treasurer, Mr J. Sutherland; committee, Major Humphreys, Messrs IjT. W. Pavitt, G. Milne, W. Stalker, W. S. Shilton, and E. Barter;-auditor, Mr C. I. Jennings; match committee, Major Humphreys, and Messrs Pavitt and Barter; handieappers, Major Humphreys and Mr C. Tvler. . • . . 'it was decided to ask the Minister ot

Defence to put in hand work on the new rifle range while unemployment exists, ;aiul a recommendation was made to the committee that the ranges in next season's matches sh v ould be extended to 700 and 800 yards, the-limit last season being 600 yards.