A POPULAR VICTORY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13481, 22 July 1907, Page 5

A POPULAR VICTORY.

enthusiastic" demonstration.

(Received July 22, 9.16 a.m.)

LONDON, July 21.

Lieut. Addison scored 48 at 800 yards, making his total 241, aigainst Sergeant Ommundsen's and Private Bates' 243. Hope scored 240..

Addison, Ommjmdsen, and Hope were equal at 900 yards with a score of 282, Padgett getting 279.

Padgett was hailed as the winner for some time. Then it was rumoured that a protest had been lodged. The Council held a meeting on the spot and decided that the range master's action in issuing an extra round of ammunition -to Padgett contravened By-law 182. Hence Padgett's score was only 316. He was placed fifth, winning £20.

During the shoott-off a huge crowd encircled Addison and Hope, including Lord Roberts arid all the Australians. Both marksmen were cool and collected. They scored inners for sighters. Then Addison put on a bull's-eye and an inner, followed by another bull's-eye — total, 14. Hope's three shots were an inner and a couple of magpies — total, 10. Addison was hoisted on a- chair and carried around the camp with\a procession headed by a band of Liverpool volunteers. Half of the bearers of the chair were Australians. The rest belonged to Hope's corps and the London Rifle Brigade. Princess Christian pinned on the gold medals. The victory was extremely popular. The Canadians gave Addison an inimense reception. Several other Australians secured prize money in the match.