SHOOTING

West Coast Times, Issue 10537, 22 July 1897, Page 4

SHOOTING

London, July 20.

Over 2000 are competing in the first stage of the Queen's prize at Bisley, including 98 Colonials. The highest scores gained by New Zealanders in the Queen's Prize at the 200 yards range are, Parsons, 33; Hawthorn, 'Harris and Ballinger, 32 each; Webste*, Williams and Sommerville, 30 each. At the 500 yards, Williams made 35; King, Howe and Richardson, 34; Hawthorn andStrachan, 33; Harris and Hazard, 32.

A {violent thunderstorm passed over the range during the firing for the Queen's prize. It prevented a number of Colonials from competing. The Duke of Connaught visited the camp, and conversed with a number of the Colonials, asking how they liked the Lee-Metford rifles. The men replied they, thought them much superior to the Martini-Henri. All the officers of the Colonial contingents were presented to the Duke of Connaught.

The Times says the Victorian riflemen have done exceedingly well. It praises Colonel Templeton's selection of the team and refers to Walker as a shot of the very first quality.

The following are the highest Victorian scores in the Queen's prize, 200 yards :— Carter, 32 ; Hawker, 31 ; Walker, Todd, Reilly and Fargher, 30. At 500 yardsWalker, 35 ; Fargher, Todd and Sloane, 34 ; Reilly, and Kelly, 32.

The highest scores of the Queenslanders in the Queen's prize were — 200 yards, Major Hamilton and Lieut. Sankey, 33 each; Privates Heenan and Mitchell, 32; Private Ferguson, 31. 500 yards — Heenan, Ferguson and Corporal Bradley, 34; Mitchell and Sergt, Grant, 33; Private Maddleton, 32; Hamilton, 31.