MINIATURE RIFLES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20679, 18 March 1937, Page 9

MINIATURE RIFLES

WEST END CLUB THE YEAR REVIEWED The third annual report of the West End Miniature Rifle Club says that the club was successful in winning the New Zealand championship four men team, the team comprising H. Currie, E. Blackwood, J. Hull, and J. McKay. J. McKay also won the A grade first match and H. Currie was successful in winning the B grade aggregate. The five men team, including F. Wakefield, was also successful in winning the Winchester Cup and filled second place in the Palma Cup shoot, C. Blackwood obtained third place in aggregate in all New Zealand shoots. The club extends congratulations to these members who performed so successfully in the New Zealand competitions. The Club’s A grade team was successful in winning the Lewis Cup for the highest appregate score in “The Herald” Shield competition. C. Blackwood won the cup for highest individual score in the same competition and J. Hull again won the R.S.A. cup. The A and D grade teams took part in the final shoot for “The Herald” shield, the D grade getting third place. The Wally Best shield and miniatures were also won by the Club’s A grade team, and the individual cup was also won by C. Blackwood. The club had eight teams competing in the Hayhurst Shield shoot and filled second place in the A and C grade. H. Currie won the A grade individual cup. The women were also very successful in this shoot, Mrs Rathbone and Miss S. Chapman winning cups. The Club was also successful in holding the challenge shield throughout the season. Club Competitions The Club A grade championship was won by C. Blackwood, and the B grade championship by J. Ewing. To create further interest for members a C grade competition was introduced, and proved very successful, A. Adkins winning the Edmonds Cup. The women’s championship was won by Miss D. Jackson with Mrs Rathbone filling second place. The Club extends congratulations to these members on their excellent shooting throughout the season. Again during the season, many social functions were held, and all proved enjoyable to members as well as visitors. A ball was held in the Bay Hall and this proved very successful. Several dances were held in the pavilion and these were well patronised by members and visitors. The annual’ dance and presentation of prizes was held in the pavilion and was well patronised. During the season friendly shoots took place with several clubs from surrounding districts and visits were made to several ranges, these being much enjoyed by the members taking part. The women members of the Club took part in a series of shoots against a team from the Fire Brigade Club, and these were much enjoyed by all. Finance Financially the Club is in a very sound position, having increased its savings bank balance as well as purchasing a new rifle. Owing to the present range proving rather inconvenient, and there not being sufficient room for the building up of the social side of the club, your executive has taken steps with the object later of building a new range and club room, to secure permission from the Borough Council for its erection. Permission has been granted to build the range, and during the next season it is hoped that the club will be able to raise sufficient funds to enable the work of building the range to proceed. In conclusion, the thanks of the Club are due to supporters and members who so generously gave prizes, cups, and trophies; to the club captain, secretary and members who have worked so willingly in the interests of the club.