THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.
(By Telegraph,—Press Association], Auckland, Monday,
The New Zealand Rifle Association's annual meeting was oponed by tlio Mayoress this afternoon, and tho lady in the tirst shot nearly scored tlio possible, the inner disc coining up on the line of tho bnlls-oyo in a good direction. There was a fnir'attendanco of the public at the opening ceremony.
Tho Hon, Tims, Thompson, as Minister of Defence, in iv short speech congratulated tho Association on.the position it held, and he promised that overy ivould be given by tlio Government, Major Somervillo replied and then tlio shooting commenced. Only tho 200 yards range of tlio Nelson Match, not counting for tlio belt, was completed nnd the position was kneeling, sittim*, or standing. There was some capital shooting,mid the leaders are Wilson, Woodville, (the possible) 35 ; King, Onmnru, 31; McKay, Chislclmrch, 31; H. Doughty, Auckland, 31; Love, Wangamii, 33; Robinson, Upper Hntt, 33.
THE I'ltIZE MONEY KEDUCED. IBy Telegraph—Press Association). Auckuxu, Tuesday, The entries are not np to anticipations consequently the'prize money has been reduced, which has created a good deal of dissatisfaction.
Tlio 500 yds range is not yet ready therefore the Nelson Match was not proceeded with this morning, and the Otago Match was taken in its place. The weather is splendid, but very hot. The prize list of the Otago Match is as follows, but the allocution of money has not yet been decidedMcl'iirlano, Christcluircli, 4(3; Head, Whangarei, 45 )Langliam, Woodville ; Banks, Cliristchureh ; Lovo, Wellington, 11 each ; Matthews, Wairarapa; lialc, Wellington; Irvine, Woodville; Stowell, Auckland ; Parsons, Christcluircli; Harris, ChristchiU'ch ; Mauson, Chiistcliuro.il; Hazard, Auckland; W. Loveday, Woodville, 43 each; James, Carterton ; Chicken, Woodville; Wilkie, Upper Hntt; Crow, Akaroa; Arding, Blenheim; Raven, Wellington; MoHatiie, Wairarapa; G. Loveday, Woodville ; King, Oamaru ; Jackson, Wellington ; Proudfoof.Duiiedi'n; Purslow, Auckland ; Wickliam, Auckland; Gardiner, Auckland; Hawthorne, Auckland ; W. H, Ballinger, Wellington; McHartnell, Auckland; Buchanan, Auckland, 42 each; A. Cameron, Wairarapa, 11,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5560, 16 February 1897, Page 3
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315THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5560, 16 February 1897, Page 3
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