CAMBRIDGE RIFLE FLUB

Waikato Independent, Volume XXIII, Issue 3072, 19 June 1923, Page 5

CAMBRIDGE RIFLE FLUB

ANNUAL MEETING

A SUCCESSFUL YEAR

On Saturday evening last, the annual £ollcml meeting in connection with the Cambridge Rifle Club was held at the Farmers’ Club room, when Mr E. Wallis (president) occupied the chair, and there was an attendance or about twenty members. Report and Balance Sheet

Mr I\. 11. Feisst (secrotary uni treasun*r), presented a most interesting report (verbal) of the year’s working. The Chib, lie stated, had only made half the usual profit on ammunition, on account of the higher charge made to clubs, but still it had been a successful season financially. There had not been quite so many• shooting days as previously, though more prizes had been offered. Some ten new members had •joined the club. The year had started with 27 financial members, and ended with 25 paid to date, while some live or six others had riot yet paid their fees. Forty-nine prizes, aggregating ,£2O 17/ in value, had been allotted during the season for fifteen days’ shooting, and it was pleasing to know there had been an extended prize list, with an advantage to the club. Only twice had there been less than nine competitors for the competitions. Mr Feisst said the Club was proud of the record put up by its members in outside matches. Their secretary had secured a good win at Trentham, at Waihi several members had been successful, and at Frankton Cambridge Club members won most of the principal events, Mr Harbutt carrying off the Belt, with credit to himself and the club, and other members doing well also. In five teams’ match against Frankton, also, Cambridge had also done very well.

The balance sheet showed that they had commenced with a credit balance of £3O odd, with ammunition on hand valued at £3 1.1/. The year had closed with a credit; balance in hand of £'24 odd, and a large quantity of ammunition on hand, which brought the credit up to £39 7/2. The principal items of receipts were: Members' subscriptions, £lO 7/; entry fees £lO 5/6; cash donation £1; ammunition sold £34 10/. On the debit side were, among other items: Ammunition £3O ,1/; affiliation fee £1; annual dinner £o .11/; competition prizes £2O 17/; advertising and printing £2 4/; targets, etc., £4 1/0. The position of; affairs, as stated by the reports and balance sheet, was favourably commented upon. ! Mr Harbutt congratulated the club on the very satisfactory financial condition of affairs. He stated it was not a good plan to pile up money, and lie suggested that the club engage paid markers, to enable club members to get more enjoyment out of shooting. They should also have better targets, and generally improve conditions at the butts. Mr Harbutt expressed'pleasure at the number of young shots coming into the club, ami said the success of the club was assured so long as this continued. Mr \V. Tarr supported Mr Harbutt’s suggestion re improvements. The report and balance-sheet wore adopted. Thanks Mr W. Moore congratulated the secretary (Mr Feisst) on the work he had done. Tt was very largely due to him that the club was in the position it was to-day. He moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Feisst for his valuable services. This was seconded by Mr J. Bruce, who paid a high compliment to Mr Feisst’s good work. The motion was carried with yppla use. A hearty vote of thanks was also accorded the retiring president (Mr E. Wallis) several speakers stating that gentleman had done a great amount of good work for the club in a quiet manner. Election of Officers The following officers were then duly elected: —President, Mr It. If. Feisst; deputy president,• Mr E. Wallis; vicepresidents, Messrs W. Moore find L, Webber; secretary and treasurer, Mr: H. Daliimore; committee, Messrs X Brace, Harris, A. E. Hill, Gibson, and Russell; handicapping committee, the secretary and Messrs Webber and Gibson. General Business It was resolved that the range limits remain the same as before. Subscription rates were also fixed the same as last year, viz.:—Honorary members, 5/; active, .10/0; juniors, 2/(5. Tt was resolved, on the motion of Mr W. Harbutt, seconded by Mr E. Wallis, that the committee be recommended to overhaul the range and butts, and make necessary improvements; also that the engagement of a paid marker be considered by the committee.

Mr W. Harl.uitt 's kind offer h» make a new .shutter target, for experimental ■purposes was accepted with hearty thanks.

It was decided that Hu; aggregate of two best shoots for flu* Belt cotint -for the trophies which go .with sane., A ye n*- HUcee.yKfwt .meet) ag then torm in a ted..

ANNUAL DINNER AND SMOKO.” The Rifle Club held its annual dinner, prior to the annual meeting on Saturday evening, at the Central Hotel, where a goodly number assembled. Host Dun mo re provided a most excellent dinner, admirably served, and keenly enjoyed by all present. At the close of the business of the annual meeting, a convivial time was spent at the Farmers’ Club rooms, when a number of toasts were drunk enthusiastically. ANNUAL TEAMS MATCH The Club’s annual teams match, held on Saturday afternoon, was a marked success, and provided a capital after■'noon’s sport. The shooting conditions were good, save for a light which proved rather troublesome. Teams were picked by Vice-President W. Moore and Secretary R. H. Feisst, and an interesting match resulted in a victory for the Vice-President’s team by a margin of 14 points. Owing to the exceptionally large number of members who put in an appearance, It was found necessary to limit the shooting at 300yds to seven shots each, in order to finish the match before the light failed. Following are details of the scores: —

Vice-President’s Team.. —W. Harris, 200yds 42, 300yds 33. total 75; E. C. Wallis, 47, 27, 74; W. Moore, 44, 29, 73; H. M. Dallimorc, 44, 29, 73; W. 'Pliynn, 40. 20. 72; M. Russell, 43, 28. 71; W. Tarv, 44, 27, 71; Riley, 30, 22, 52; grand total, 501.

Secretary's Team.—L. Webber. 200yds 40. 300yds 31. total 77; Tt. H. Feisst 44, 31, 75; W. Harhutt, 43. 31, 74; P. 0. Kecley. 42, 28, 70; B. Gibson, 42. 27. 00; J. Bruce, 41, 20, 07; A. L. Clark, 42, 25, 07; A. E. Hill, 34, 14, 4S; grand total. 547.