SHOOTING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 301, 21 December 1933, Page 4

SHOOTING

WANGANUI GUN CLUB CLAY-BIRD CHRISTMAS BOXES The Christmas shoot of the Wanganui Gun Club was held on the club’s grounds last Saturday and was a huge success. The Waveney Gun Club was well represented, and the numerous competitions for Christmas fare were well contested. To save delay only competitors with tho possible in the first round were allowed to shoot in Lhe second round. The conditions were very tricky, due to the strong westerly wind. During the afternoon the final for Mr. T. Hurley’s trophy was shot for, Mr. C. Kempton being the winner. Afternoon tea was kindly dispensed by Mrs. Kempton. Following arc the results:— Six-bird Eye-opener—Own Choice Mark F. Farmer (13yds.) . . .. 5 11. Quarterman (18) .... 5 A. Hurley (13) 5 W. McKee (18) 4 C. Kempton (18) 4 W. Newsham (13) 4 R. E. Cuthbertson (13) .. 3 D. Smith. (14) 3 A. McKee (18) 3 Final T. Hurley’s Torphy C. Kempton (23yds.) .... 7 W. Newsham (.15) 6 R. E. Cuthbertson (18) .. 3 rtrd. Six-bird Handicap F. Farmer (16yds.) .. .. 6 R. Davies (20) 6 A. MeKe/ (18) 6 In tho shoot-off A. McKee won the turkey donated by Mr. R. Farley; R. Lewis, ham; F. Farmer, box of chocolates. Seventeen competitors. Six-bird Handicap P. Brewer (18yds.) .... 6 A. McKee (20) 6 In the shoot-off P. Brewer, winner, took Mr. T. Hurley’s trophy; A. McKee, pair geese. Eleven competitors. Six-bird Handicap T. Cuthbertson (14yds.) .. 6 H. Quarterman (1»; .... 5 B. Davies (20) 5 F. Farmer (18) 4 A. McKee (20) 4 B. E. Cuthbertson (13) .. 4 C. Kempton (18) 4 T. Cuthbertson, ham; R. Davies, quarter lamb; H. Quarterman, quarter lamb. Thirteen competitors. Six-bird Handicap F. Farmer (13yds.) .. .. 6 W. McKee (18) 6 T. Cuthbertson (13) .... 5 R. E. Cuthbertson (13) .. 5 D. Smith (14) 5 H. Quarterman (18) .... 5 W. Newsham (13) 4 A. Hurley (13) 4 C. Kempton (18) o R. Lawrence (11) 3 A. McKee (18) Rtd. W. McKee winner ham; F. Farmer, quarter lamb; T. Cuthbertson, tin biscuits. Six-bird Handicap F. Farmer (15yds.) .. .. 6 R. Davies (18) 6 T. Cuthbertson (14) .... 5 P. Cuuningham (13) .... 5 C. Hempton (18) 5 Campbell (13) 5 W. Newsham (13) 4 D. Smith (14) 4 Tho following retired after first round: A. Hurley, P. Bremer, W. McKee, B. E. Cuthbertson, B. Lawrence, R. Beauchamp, H. Quarterman, Hogg, A. McKee. F. Farmer winner ham; R. Davies, quarter lamb; Hogg, tin biscuits. Six-bird Handicap F. Farmer (18yds.) .. .. 5 C. Kempton (18) 5 B. E. Cuthbertson (13) .. 5 C. Kempton, ham; R. E. Cuthbertson, box chocolates. Twelve competitors. Consolation Handicap W. Newsham (13yds.) .. 6 H. Manguson (13) 5 P. Cunningham (13) .. .. 4 R. Lawrence (11) 4 F. Swan (11) 3 W. Newsham winner Mr. R. Davies’ trophy.