< Previous144 XHE RIFLEMAN. February, 1919. The Stourbridge Rifle Club and Stourbridge Co. is IJ'orcestershire V.R., which are practically the sarne thing, as with one exception their teams are connp of the same members, have proved themselves to of the finest in the country, and it is a wonderfu p formance to win last summer the Mackworth Praed Cup for Volunteers from 344 competitors and to ^ by securing a victory in both the autumn competition promoted by the S.M.R.C., viz., the Burroughes & Watts Competition for Rifle Clubs and the B.S.A. Competition for Volunteers, the entries for the last two events being 268 and 272 respectively. There is very little doubt that these victories can be attributed to some extent to the great ability shown y Mr. G. P. Deeley, who combines the offices of Secretary and Captain of both the Rifle Club and the Volunteer Company. He not only shot consistently well himseii, but coached the other members of the teams, some 01 whom -had never handled a rifle until the Volunteer Company was formed -after the commencement of the war . NOTES AND COMMENTS. ' * * * 4 . U Mr. Deeley's individual performances in these ree co mp e titio ns a re as fo l l o w :— Mackworth Praed Competition for Volunteers,^ yards, open sights, 50 yards Match Target. .A.ggregate score, 593 for 6 matches; average, 98.83. B.S..A. Competition for Volunteers, aperture sights> 25 yards Decimal Target with ijin. bull. -Aggregate score, ^787 for 8 matches ; average, 98.37. Burroughes & Watts Competition for Rifle Clubs, two 25 yards 5-bull Match Targets.—Aggregate score, 1,583 for 8 matches; average per target, 98-9.3- * * * J The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs have now made definite arrangements to hold a second Open Rifle Meeting on a range in the neighbourhood of Cleethorpes on August 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th next, when the " Bell Trophy Competition will be included in the programme. * » * The full programme of the London Meeting to be held on the range of the Ham and Petersham Rifle Club on June 6th to 14th will be published in our .April issue, and will include the " Daily Express," " Daily Telegraph," and " Daily Mail " Competitions. * * * In* view of the Meetings referred to above, Club Secre taries are advised to hold the Club Competitions for the S.M.R.C. Medals and Certificates not later than the end of May, so that the names of the winners may be recorded in the S.M.R.C. Registers, thus enabling competitors to enter for the respective events. * * * We are pleased to announce that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to accept a copy of the book "The Theory of the Rifle and Rifle Shooting," by Mr. John W. Hicks, F.R..A.S. Readers will remember that this book was published in serial form in our previous^ issues. * * At the request of the teams who took part in last year s event, the Munitions Rifle League Competition, or, as it has been renamed, the Engineers Rifle League Competi tion, for the Engineers League Challenge Shield will again be competed for this year. As it is possible to in clude one, or perhaps two, additional clubs this year, any Rifle Club attached to an engineering firm situated within 50 miles of London wishing to take part ^ should rnake immediate application to the Secretary, Society of Minia ture Rifle Clubs. * * * Attention is drawn to the S.M.R.C. Individual Postal Competition on page 148. We hope a very large entry will be received, so that many iriore riflemen will be awarded Life Memberships of the S.M.R.C., thereby becoming eligible to compete in the special Life'Members Competition, Which will be included in the programmes of this year's London and Cleethorpes Meetings. Competi tions of this description will be included in the programmes of all future S.M.R.C. Open Meetings. * * * Lv last month's " Notes and Comments," owing to a printers' error, the dates quoted for the shooting of the Junior Cadet Spring Competition were incorrect, and should have read 24th of February to 8th March elusive. in- READY SHOR TL Y S.M.R.e. 1919 HANDBOOK. CONTENTS: F U L L R E P O R T S O F 1 9 1 8 C O M P E T I T I O N S , S U G G E S T E D R U L E S F O R C L U B S , HINTS ON BUILDING MINIATURE RIFLE RANGES, L I S T O F L I F E M E M B E R S , Etc. POST 9d. FREE. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKFebruary, 1919. T H E R I F L E M A N .145 CORRESPONDENCE. •• B " Coy., Hut 26, 2nd Artists' Hifles O.T.C., Hase Hall Camp, Romford, Essex. January 14, 1919. To the Editor o/"Thh Rifleman." Sir,—You will probably be interested to hear that I have found miniature shooting of very great value in shooting with the Service Rifle. About 70 of this battalion fired their musketrv course a week or two ago. I came out easily top, being 16 points ahead of the second man. My score, which included a possible at 400 yards, was onlv 2 points below Battalion record. As we shot mostly in a drizzling rain and fog a still better result might have been obtained if weather con ditions had been good. We used the iMark III* rifle. The only previous "service " shooting I have done has been with the 1914Lee- Enfield about 50 rounds, and the greatest range 300 yards. With best wishes for 1919, Yours sincerely, A. Oldfikld. To t h e E d i t o r o f " T h e R i fl e m a n . " Sir,—Before long the Volunteer movement, that sprang up during the war. will come to an end ; at any rate as regards its ohicial existence. .A good many of the units will no doubt carry on as Rifle Clubs, and gradually fizzle out through lack of support or of lack of the best way of running a " live " concern. Could you itart a series of articles on the best methods of carry ing on, in your official magazine ? Show us what catering is done by the established clubs to keep up the interest of members (good, bad and indifferent shots). The Society I know offers inducements, but I am sure that hints on management would be of service in keeping on many that might otherwise disappear. I am, yours truly, „ , H . A . G e r h o l u . Benarth. (This suggestion has been adopted.—Er/ifor). Clay 'Cross, January 25, 1919. To the Editor of " The Rifleman." Sir,—Adverting to your letter of January 22, 1919, I have always been reluctant to expose my service, not for fear of anyone disputing it, but some might consider it boast or brag and a desire to gain popularity. I am, however, too well known in the county of Derby as a Volunteer, or, as we used to call them, citizen soldiers, to dispel that fear. I have been frequently approached by numerous friends to give a narration or history of my services in the volunteer and kin dred forces, as I have much more to my credit than a great many of the publications seen recently in the papers. Now, seeing the war is over, and feeling sure a man of my age, 72, will not in my time be required again for the defence of my country, I fall in with your request and for you to use the following as you think best in The Rifleman, which I think the best medium for a publication of this kind. I joined the 17th Derbyshire Rifle Volunteer Corps, the 3rd Derby Battalion as it was called, as soon as my age would admit, in my native town. Clay Cross, in the autumn 1864. The captain, G. W. Turbutt, Esq., Ogston Hall, Alfreton, usually attested the winter recruits at the annual meeting ; this year it was February 9, 1865, I was then a drilled man. Lord George Cavendish - was then our Battalion Commander. I took to the work in good spirit and pur chased my uniform (the grey) by weekly contributions. For many- years I ranked as one of the best attendants at drill (very often at top) and received prizes for each of these years. The second year I was entitled to shoot for best attendance prizes, when I obtained the 2nd prize at Derbyshire Rifle Association, and the third year I ranked as one of the best ten in the battalion for any competition. Promoted Corporal, 1868; Sergeant, 1871; Coloiir-ScrgcaHl, 1SS3, which rank 1 held for 21 years hp to my retirement. In 1871 obtained my proficiency certificate under Lord Cardwell's (Secretary of War) scheme, earning 50s. extra to the ordinary capita tion grant, which for many years was 35s., making 85s. which I earned for my company each year up to my retirement. I hold the Long Service Medal, which was presented to mc by our veteran and most highly respected Brigadier Sir Henry Wilmot, at Derby, In 1873 I attended practically one of the first Camps for Volunteers at Cannock Chase, promoted by our highly respected Captain J. P. Jackson, Hubben Edge, Ashover, and attached to the 95th Derbyshire Regiment, and scarcely ever missed a camp during remainder of my service. 1 8 8 1 o r 1 8 8 2 I a t t e n d e d t h e G r e a t W i n d s o r R e v i e w . Obtained my first Ambulance certificate and medallion from the hand of Peter Shepherd, M.B., who lost his life at the Zulu War, 1879. A second certificate I obtained at our own regimental inspection. On my retirement (age limit 55 years) was presented with a gold watch with the following inscription :—"Presented to Colour-Sergeant S. Wilbraliam by the Officers, N.C.O.'s and Men of 'G' Company on his retirement after 38 years service. December 8, 1903." This I store much, as some of the subscribers have gone under in this war. On my retirement I had more service in the Volunteer Force and earned more capitation and proficiency grant for my company than anyone then serving in the county of Derby, having been a proficient and a marksman every year of my service. November, 1911, I was appointed secretary of the then " Veteran Reserve," afterwards called the " National Reserve," and registered in my branch of this service 270 members. Out of these, at the com mencement of the war, 1914, 1 .sent over 100 for general service and home defence. Class 1. and 11.. and many more joined later. On the inception of the Home Guards I was appointed, without my solicitation, commandant of this force in my own town, and on the transformation to Volunteers I was gazetted Lieutenant and 2nd in command of mv company and still serving at the age of 72 in " C " Company, Clay Cross, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Sherwood Foresters, Chesterfield, having the credit of service in the auxiliarv forces of the country over 45 years. During this period I have earned my living, reared a family of six, and out of three sons two are at present serving in the forces. 1 am the happy possessor of a sword, which I prize very much, presented to me by our worthy commander. Major C. P. Markham, of Ringwood Hall, Chesterfield. Although not a pot shooter I have won prizes at the National Rifle .Association and held my position in the county, am the holder of the County Badge and always been one of the best ten to represent my battalion on the range. My last four competitions on the miniature range in 1918 (with glasses) 1 made the following scores, 95, 97, 98, 98, one inch Roberts' bull, and have kept a shooting club going. Yo u r s f a i t h f u l l y, S.amuel Wilbhaham, Lieut., 2nd V ol. Batt. Sherwood Foresters, Chesterfield. " C " Coy., Clay Cross. To t h e E d i t o r 0 / " T h e R i fl e m a n . " Sir,—I am very pleased to read Colonel Maclaughlin's letter in your January issue about the splendid services rendered by Mrs. Graham at the Derrykeen Rifle Range, Hook Heath, Woking. It appears to me that but slight recognition has been made of either the Colonel's public spirit and generosity in supplying, abso lutely free of charge, even for ammunition, a perfectly fitted up rifle range, open practically at all times, or the untiring energy, patience, and kindly courtesy of our Range Coach. Mrs. Graham's own skill with the rifle is too well known on every range round for me to enlarge upon it. 1 was a complete stranger and a rotten shot when a lady who was always there one day suggested most tactfully that as my score was never more than 17 per 100 there might be some slight error in the way I held the rifle. I fancy there must have been. Anyhow, she took me in hand and a host of others in like case, and in a month we could all back ourselves for 80, and many became really good shots. The corps was composed of all sorts, conditions, and ages, but there was only one opinion of Mrs. Graham. With all her kindness she was a disciplinarian, and no detail escaped her eye. No weather kept her away, and she was never too tired to give all her help and attention. Though not now in touch with the corps. I am sure all wh" learned to shoot at Derrykeen will join with me in most gratefully endorsing everything that Colonel Maclaughlin has said in his letter. Yours very truly, A G k . v t e f o l M e m b e r , WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKYi a r 1914 1915 1916 1916 1916 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1918 1918 igi8 1918 1918 1918 1918 191S 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 191S 1918 1918 1918 igiS 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 igTS 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 T H E R I F L E M A N . REGISTER OF WINNERS. Club. Overhill Overhill Overhill We l l i n g o f e Chesterfield Overhill Chesterfield We i i i n g o r c Harrodian M a i d e n A t h l e t i c V o l u n t e e r s Wo o d c h e s t e r W e s t w o o d W o r k s S t a f f A r k l e y B a r n e t H a r r o w Hacknev Municipal Officers Southgate Purley and District Grosvenor Overhill Boro of Hornsey St. John's (Waterloo Road) Church Lads Doventry Richmond Hill Cadets Middlesex Vol. Regt. " B " Coy. 2nd Batt. We l l i n g o r e W e s t H a m P o l i c e Hammersmith Iron W orks Caxton ' A " Cov. 2nd Vol. Batt. Roj-al S u s s e x R e g t . Exmoor Chai'd Conservative Club Portland Town Special Const. ' C ■' (Kettering) Coy. 2nd North ampton V.R. Llanelly Wo o d c h e s t e r Armley Hall (Leeds) Christ Church, Southwark Harrodian 35th Poona Battalion I.D.L. North Eastern RIy.. Bridlington P i t s m o o r ■ 3rd V.B. Manchester Regt. Brentham To n d u a n d D i s t r i c t F u l h a m N a t i o n a l R e s e r v e Leamington Kimberworth Clifton . Sotterlev ist Lichfield Cadet Batt. Church Lads Brigade Buxton Railwaymens Greyville Presbx'terian .-Mr Boisover Colliery Westwood Works Staff No. 11 2 5 H25 11 2 5 14G0 1916 11 2 5 1917 1460 2906 40S1 239 1969 173a 463 979 517a 1322a 1702 11 2 5 829 3193 3039 3245 4048 1460 2034 2961 4064 1359 2094 3609 465 1S64 2030 -259 O26 3553 2906 347a 1488 2645 4074 4194 igii 2350 3392 1842 1415 1391 Gog 407G 295G 4161 19G9 Bell Medal. C. A. W ebb W. C . M e r e d i t h F. S t o n e r H. Proctor E. L. Urton C. C. Grimes A. Heath I. South A. Fabian E. G. Daw J. V ick F. H . M e a d s E. Featherstone H. Body T. W . B u g g i n s Wh Bridgland L/Cpl. Hewitt Wh V . Hill T. Heninghem Cpl. Cox. Sergt. J. Adcock F. Rushby P. O . A . D a w e P. S e l w o o d F. B . Ta r r Sergt. Cutting J. Hooper —. W ainwright Sp./C. Hedges C.S.M. T omalin L. Grist Sergt. Cowling L. Morrow B. Ramshaw R.S.M. Harris J. Roe W. J. Willams Pte. Hickson (?. W. Bunting S. Mead H. A. Church G. Thompson F. P e a r s o n T. R . J o n e s A. Delf Pte. R. Giltrap R. Forman C. Culverwell C. Leach Daily Express Medal. C. A. W ebb W. C . M e r e d i t h F. S t o n e r T. A r m s t e a d W. H . C o o k W. J. Ellis A. Heath I. South G. Bailey W. J . H o b s o n V. h ' a w k e s .A. S. Feaoy H. Chubb W. G . W o o d H. Nightingale W. K i m e L./Cpl. Hewitt W. H i l l T. Heninghem Cpl. Collins Cpl. E. Tibbits F. R u s h b y P. C . A . D a w e P. P r i c e - G. M. T idd Pte. J. Boniface J. Hooper Mrs. Legg S. I. E. Bedford Sergt. F". Mobbs B. Phillips S. Backhouse S.'Sgt. W atson H. L. Cook -A,. Fabian R.S.M. Harris C. Stubbs J. W arbmton Sergt.- i'arry J. R. 1-h McKay H. C. Riley H. A. Church A. H. Mann T. S m i t h F. G o l d s w o r t h y P. D e l f Sergt. C. Alger G. Boutton C. Culverwell C. Leach Daily Telegraph Certificate. H. Maplcthorpc W. H . C o o k A. Heath I. South A. Fabian E. G. Daw F. E . W o r k m a n L. W . Harvey T. W . B u g g i n s E. V . Clark L. W ebb E. Hughes Sergt. E. Burt W. V . H i l l T. Heninghem Cpl. Cox ■ 2ndLieut. Lloyd F. R u s h b y P. C . A . D a w e B. Southall A. Simmons J. Hooper M i s s N . L o v e S.'I. E. Bedford O.M.S. J. Day A. Thomas, Jun. T. C . S m i t h S./Sgt. E. Kellet L. Morrow G. .Apsey C.Q.M.S.Master F. G o o d J. Warburton Sergt. Jackson G. W. Bunting W. E \ a n s H. A. Church G. Thompson L. Stacey T. R. Jones J. Artis Sergt. C. Alger H. Gilbert J. Lynes C. Leach A. Heath F. H o w e s A. Fabian F. M a t t h e w s ^V. L\ es D. E. Sinclair T. W . B u g g i n s E. A. Schniedan L. W ebb E. Hughes L./Cpl. Hewitt W'. V. Hill M i s s W e b b Cpl. Cox Pte. Deadman F. To w n s e n d P.C. W. Monday G. Stanton W. S . S m i t h J. Hooper Mrs. W.J.Giles Sp./C. Hedges Gnr . Propart V. F a w k e s S./Sgt. Kemplav H. L. Cook A. Crisp R.S.M. Harris J. Roe W. J . W i l l i a m s Pte. W alsh W. E v a n s A. Ford G. Thompson A. Taylor G. Clifton S. Kent Sgt. C. Alger J. Brocklehurst Miss Havgarth C. Cutts C. Leach F R E E O r d e r s f o r " T h e R i fl e m a n " i n q u a n t i t i e s o f m o r e _ _ _ _ _ _ t h a n t w o d o z e n c o p i e s w i l l b e s e n t P o s t F r e e . WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKI'ebuuary, 1919. T H E R I F L E M A N . 147 CADET NOTES. IlII'EHlAL ChALLEN'GH ShIEI.D (JuXIOli) COMPETITION The shooting of tiie teams representing the Bisley School in the above competition Inis been excellent, were successful in winning the Shield with a record of 94-5 with a team of 15 boys. (Previous highest 92.3). The following are Age (if Ccm|i6Ulor . Name. 14. I C. Ebner 14. 4 F. Wiltshire i.T io F. Craner 14. 3 T. Curtis 14. 3 K. .4iKlerson 12.11 H. Scagell 13. 8 R. Knights 12.3 A.Hart 13. 6 H. Toovey 13. 6 T. HamnioncI 12, 4 A. Croft 13. (S A. Seahrook 13. 8 E. Smith 13. I J. Davis 13.10 W. Perrett 1918. Farm They score score 13.6 particulars ; Figiini Bulls-eye. Ta r g e t . 'J'ot.il. 49 '50 99 5049 99 5048 98 ... '47 5097 ... 48 4997 47 49 » 96 49 4796 45 50 95 484795 44 5094 43 50 ■ 9 3 43 50 93 40 50 90 44 46 90 45 41 86 692 726' 1418 Average Age 13 years 6 months. Average Score 94.5. The iirst prize carries with it the Silver Challenge Shield, value ;^ioo, the Bronze Replica, 16 Silver Medals and .^15. They also won the 4th prize carrying 9 Bronze Medals and ^3 (" B " team), average score 89.5, average age 13 years 6 months ; the 13th prize (" C " team), score 86.2, 1 3 y e a r s 2 m o n t h s . T h e F a r m S c h o o l S c o u t s " A " team won the 19th prize carrying and as this is the highest score for scouts in the competition, the Boy Scout Association has awarded the Eight Silver Cross Guns to this team. Other scores were :— Farm School Scouts (" B " team) t''D"team) „ „ , , ( " F " t e a m ) I I I , „ ( " E " t e a m ) Average 70.5 .. 52-2 40.1 !• 36.7 A total of 71 boys shot in this competition out of a total of 156 boys in the school. John Mosely, Superintendent. o BURROUGHES & WATTS COMPETITION, 1918. the; ahove Competition was brought to a conclu.sion with the match between the StourbritJge R.C. and the Ruston Aircraft R.C., shot on the respective ranges of the Clubs during the last week of Jaiiuary. .As usual in these final rounds, the scoring was not up to e.vpectations, both teams being some points below their usual average. ,It was very unfortunate that the winners shou'ld have been called upon to substitute a reserve in their team in place of another member who had taken part in each of the preliminary rounds, but it was unavoidable, as although the original competitor was on the range, owing to an attack of influenza he was not in a condition to take part in the shooting. The winners are to be congratulated upon their victory, as their shooting throughout the whole event has been very consistent, whilst their opponents, who are quite a very young Club, did well to roach the final. The Competition, which received no less than 268 entries, an increase of nearly double to that of last year, proved very attractive to all I he competitors, and has enabled a large number of small clubs to participate owing to the teams being limited to four members. RESULT OF FINAL. I. The Cup, Four Silver Medals, and .Stourisriugi;. G. P. Deeley J. O. Hinds S. Tooby ... A. .A. Bateman 99 99 igS 95 98 193 97 95 192 94 95 189 2. Four Bronze Medals and ;^4. R u s t o . v ' s A i R C R . M ' T. H. Passman ... 100 94 ig.j F. Ta y l o r . . . . . . q S 9 5 1 9 3 H. Atkins ... ... 95 95 190 J. W. Hayes ... 92 (it) 18.8 76:: Pitsmoor A Team (knocked out in Semi-Final) ^2 Upper looting Church Institute (knocked out in Semi-Final) ;^2 North Staffs Railway (knocked out in Si.vth Round) Grimsby Central A Team (knocked out in Sixth Round) ... Hammersmith Iron Works A Team (knocked out in Sixth R o u n d ) . . . Associated Equipment Co. B Team (knocked out in Sixth Round) ... DETAILED SCORES OF FINALISTS IN EACH ROUND. 2^1 STOUItmtlDGE. Semi- G. P. Deeley J. O. Hinds W . K i i y . . . S. Tooby A. A. Bateman H. Passman H. Atkin ... F. J . Ta y l o r J. H. Haves ist 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Final Final TI. ... 196 196 19% 198 199 199 199 198 1583 ... 195 194 197 197 193 j(jp 193 ... 196 197 192 191 197 192 191 — 1336 ... 184 191 193 197 198 194 ig6 192 1343 7711 778 780 7S3 789 7S1 781' 772 6235 Team tfverage per shoot, 779.37. R u s t o . n ' s A i r c k . \ f t . Semi- ist 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Final Final Tl. ... 190 196 ig8 200 194 193 198 194, 1363 ... 193 196 195 197 197 192 193 190 1333 ... 191 191 195 i(j3 192 193 195 £93 13^(3 ••• 177 197 198 199 193 19s 196 iSS 1543 751 780 7S6 7S9 77b 777 783 765 6207 Team average per shoot, 775.87. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK148 T H E R I F L E M A N . February, 1919. S.M.R.C. POSTAL COMPETITION. A. T O B E C O M P E T E D F O R I N T W O M e m b e r s o ( A f fi l i a t e d R i fl e C l u b s . SECTION A. ST AGES. FOR B. V olunteers. PRIZES. INDIVIDUAL RIFLEMEN IN TWO SECTIONS. No Competitor may shoot in more than one Section. 1st Prize 21",d Prize ... 3rd to 6th, each 7th to 15th, 10/- each 16th to 35th, 7/6 each £2 10 I 1 0 4 o 4 1 0 7 1 0 SECTION B. 1st Prize 2nd Prize ... 3rd to 6th, £i each 7th to 15th, 10/- each ... i6th to 35th, 7/6 each ... £2 I 4 4 10 10 o 10 10 £20 £20 In order to add additional interest to the competition, the Council has decided to bear the whole of the expenses, and to devote the Entrance Fees to providing Life Memberships of the Society, in addition to the Cash Prize.s, to the successful competitors in the ratio of one Life Membership lor every fourteen entrants in each respective Section. SPECLAF, PRIZES.—One S.M.R.C. Life Membership, to the leading competitor from Overseas Clubs whose name does not appear in the above prize list. ,, ,, Two S.M.R.C. Life Memberships, to the two leading lady competitors whose names do not appear in the above prize list. Entrance Fee Is. 6d. Each competitor may make two entries, but only his highest score will count. FIRST ST AGE. SECTION B. CONDITIONS. SECTION A. CONDITIONS. Distance.—25 yards, to be measured from the edge of the firing point nearest the target. Number of shots.—30 deliberate. Rule ig.—In deliberate competitions competitors must fire without undue delay. Five minutes is allowed for each series of 10 shots, and to exceed this may constitute ground for disqualification. Should this time limit be exceeded, witnesses' must notify same on face of target, together with any explanation considered necessary. The orders " Commence " and " Cease fire " must be given. Ta r g e t s . — T h r e e S . M . R . C . M a t c h Ta r g e t s . T h e S . M . R . C . M a t c h Target has five targets on one card, and two shots should be fired at each. No hit below the value of a five will be counted. Should competitors fail to observe this condition, and more than the specified number of shots be placed on any target, full credit for each shot shall be given if they can be distinctly seen, subject to a penalty of one point for each shot in excess. An additional 10 points will be deducted for each shot in excess of the required number. The three targets must be shot upon the same day within a period of one hour upon the range of any affiliated club, indoor or outdoor, ■which complies with the distance regulation. Rifles and Sights.—.As laid down in Rules 63, 64 and 68a. Position.—Any. Slings.—Slings may be used. Trigger.—The trigger pull must not be less than 4lbs. Triggers must be tested. Witnesses.—Each of the targets must be shot in the presence of a member of the Committee and two other riflemen of either their own or any other affiliated club, who will be held responsible for the conditions of the competition being duly complied with; and they must certify same upoiy, the certificate forwarded with the targets. Coaching not allowed, but competitors may spot for themselves. Practice before shooting competition cards allowed, but no further practice between the three competition targets. Whilst competitors are shooting their targets in this competition, no other targets shall be allowed on the butt. Where not otherwise provided for the .Shooting Regulations of the S.M.R.C. will govern the contest. SECOND The 100 leading competitors in each Section will shoot a second series witnesses in all cases will be provided or arranged for by the S.M.R.C. Distance.—25 yards, to be measured from the edge of the firing point nearest the target. Number of Shots.—30 deliberate. Rule 19.—In deliberate competitions competitors must fire with out undue delay. Five minutes is allowed for a series of ten shots, and to exceed this may constitute ground for disqualification. The witness must'give the orders " Commence " and " Cease fire." Targets.—The S.M.R.C. double 25 yards decimal (B.S.A.) target. The bull of this target will measure i^in. in diameter, and will com prise the carton ring, counting ten points, the nine and eight rings. This target is printed with two targets on one card, and five •"hots should be fired at each. Should more than the specified number of shots be placed upon either target, full credit shall be given for all shots if they can be distinctly seen, subject to a penalty of one point for each shot in excess. An additional ten points will be deducted for each shot in excess of the required number. Rifles.—Any .22 breech-loading rifle or carbine (this includes the short fore-end) fitted with barrel not exceeding 3oin. in length and complying with the following conditions:— Sights.—Foresight: barleycorn, knife-blade or solid bead, with or without protecting ring not exceeding -^in. in width, measured parallel with the barrel. Backsight: Any sight, including apertures, with or without wind- gauge, but not fitted with glass or levels. Position.—Any. No artificial rest of any kind permitted; the forearm must be clear of the ground. Slings.—Slings must not be used. Trigger.—The trigger pull must not be less than 4lbs. Triggers must be tested. Witnesses.—Each of the targets must be shot in the presence ol any Commissioned Officer, active or retired, of the Regular or Volunteer Forces, or a special witness appointed by the S.M.R.C., who will be responsible for the conditions of the competition being duly complied with ; and they must certify same upon the certificate forwarded with the targets. Coaching not allowed, but competitors may spot for themselves. Practice before shooting competition cards allowed, but no further practice between the three competition targets. Whilst competitors are shooting their targets in this competition, no other targets shall be allowed on the butt. Where not otherwise provided for the Shooting Regulations of the S.M.R.C. will govern the contest. ST AGE. of targets under similar conditions with the exception that the ENTRIES. nn T''n*"1 J"'"''' ^^idressed to the Secretary, Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, Arundel House, Arundel Street, London W.C 2, Volunteer Lg^ment state in which section they intend to shoot, also name of club, or company and battalion of The competitmn targets and witnesses' certificate for the ist Stage will be sent to competitors immediately upon receipt of entry with an TmM ,'nh" tT" 1 ";turned upon the conclusion of the shoot. The targets must be shot between the date of receipt and Saturday April 26th, inclusive Pargets not received by Wednesday morning, April 30th, will be disqualified. ana oaturaay, ir tar'J'e'ts""^^ wishing to know their scores before the publication of same in The Rifleman must enclose a stamped addressed postcard with their targets. ENTRIES L . ' 3 C L O S E A P R I L 7 t h , 1 9 1 9 . E N T R A N C E F E E Members are entitled to compete for the Money Prizes only. 1/6. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKFebruary, 1919. T H E R I F L E M A N . 149 C L U B R E P O R T S . Lincoln Notes. The Winter Leafrue, run by th e Co unt y A s so c i a ti on, is now drawing to a close. It is to be regretted that some of the clubs i n t h e l o w e r d i v i s i o n s h a v e n o t completed all their matches, but n o d o u b t t h i s i s o w i n g t o e x ceptional difficulties some of the c l u b s h a v e m e t w i t h . The running for the Champion s h i p i n D i v i s i o n I . i s n o w b e t w e e n G r i m s b y C e n t r a l s a n d R u s t o n A i r c r a f t , t h e f o r m e r l e a d i n g b y t w o p o i n t s , b u t a s t h e c l u b s h a v e a g a i n t o m e e t t h e result will be of great interest. I n D i v i s i o n I I . L i m b e r s t i l l h o l d premier position, with Pinchbeck s e c o n d . A s L i m b e r h a v e m e t P i n c h b e c k , i t l o o k s a s i f t h i s c l u b w i l l s e c u r e t h e t r o p h y i n t h i s d i v i s i o n . I n t h e T h i r d D i v i s i o n , B l a n k n e y a n d R u s t o n A i r craft (Cj are equal in points and here again thc.-^e clubs have to m e e t , a n d p r o b a b l y t h e r e s u l t o f t h i s m a t c h w i l l d e c i d e t h e w i n n e r o f t h e t r o p h y. D i v i s i o n I V. l o o k s l i k e b e i n g w o n b y a Southern club. .At the present time Surfleet lead by two points over their near neighbours Pinch beck, and as these clubs meet in the last match, both will no doubt be in strict training for the event. The following are the latest results in the competition :— DIVISION 1. Ruston Aircraft 567 v. Ruston Boiler Works 560. Grimsby Central 5S4 v. Lincoln Church House 581. Wellingoie 578 v. Ruston Iron Works 566. DIVISION II. Pinchbeck 560 v. Grimsby Cor poration S54- Wellingore (B) 546 v. Ruston Boiler Works 541. DIVISION HI. Ruston Aircraft (C) 562 v. B Co. 3rd B.L.V.R. 531. A Co. 3rd B.L.V.R. 546 V. R u s t o n B o i l e r W o r k s ( C ) n o score. DIVISION iV. Surfleet 565 v. D Co. 3rd B.L. V.R. 484. Relative position of clubs;— DIVISION 1. S. W . D. I,. P . G r i m s b y C e n . . . . y 9 o o 1 8 R u s t o n . A i r c r a f t . . . t ) 8 o i 1 6 We l l i n g o r e 8 4 1 3 9 G r i m s b y C o r p o r a t i o n 8 3 0 5 6 Ruston Boiler Wks. 9306 6 Lincoln Ch. House 8206 4 R u s t o n I r o n Wo r k s 9 0 1 8 1 DIVISION II. , . , S . W . D . L . P . L i m b e r 6 5 o i 1 0 P i n c h b e c k 7 5 o 2 1 0 Gri m s by C or pn. ( B) 7403 8 Ruston Boiler W. (B) 7205 4 R u s t o n . A i r. ( B ) . . . 6 2 0 4 4 W e l l i n g o r e ( B ) . . . 7 1 0 6 2 DIVISION III. B l a n k n e y 9 6 2 i 1 4 Ruston Aircraft (C) 9 7 o 2 14 A C o . 3 r d B . L . V. R . 9 6 o 3 1 2 B C o . 3 r d B . L . V. R 9 4 2 3 1 0 Dunholine ... ... 8 3 o 5 6 Ruston Boiler W. (C) 9207 4 Gosberton 9009 o DIVISION IV . Surfleet 9 9 o o iS P i n c h b e c k 9 8 o i 1 6 Grim.sby Corpn. (C) S « o 3 10 D C o . 4 t h B . L . V. R 9 4 0 ? 8 C C o . 3 r d B . L . 9306 6 D C o . 3 r d B . L . V. R . Gosberton (B) 92074 9009 o T h e B u r r o u g h e s a n d W a t t s Competition has been of special interest owing to the fact that three county clu bs — Ruston Air c r a f t , G r i m s b y C e n t r a l a n d Grimsby Corporation — reached the latter stages of the competi tion. In the semi-final Ruston .Aircraft were drawn against the holders of the trophy, Grimsby Central, and in the shoot the Lincoln boys secured an easy win and won. the right to compete in the final. Their opponents in the final were Stourbridge. Both clubs .shot under the supervision of the Assistant Secretary of the S.M.R.C.. when the trophy was w o n b y S t o u r b r i d g e . T h e A i r craft team fell badly to pieces in the final, but they are new to the game of finals, and no doubt were suffering a bit from nerves. They are, however, to be heartily congratufated on |reaching the final stage and their success in this respect and the experience t h e y h a v e g a i n e d i n t h e fi n a l should be of good service to them in future competitions. It is some • c o n s o l a t i o n t o t h e m t o k n o w their formidable opponents — Stourbridge—fell below their usual average in the final and this club is not by any means new to final shooting. Arrangements have now been completed for the holding of an All-Comers' Meeting ' at Clee- t h o r p e s d u r i n g A u g u s t B a n k Holiday week and a record entry should be secured. Bearwood Rifle Club. The annual meeting of the a l t o v e c l u b w a s h e l d a t t h e \\ aterloo Hotel, Cape Hill, on the 19th ult. The dinner, a pre war feature, was restored on this occasion. Mr . Edwin Adhms, J.P. (the President), was in the chair, and among those present were Capt. A. H. Sears, Lieut. A. E. W arren, Lieut. H. W . Hill, Councillor Heeley, Mr. A. T. C. Hale, Mr. J. B. Silvers (Harborne Rifle Club), Lieut. P. Tr e a u o r , e t c . T h e r e w e r e several letters of apology for in ability to attend. These were re ceived from, among others, Mr. W. A. S. Calder, Mr|. J. B. Carslake, Dr. Hart, Lieut. Jabez Lones, Corporal C. Goodway, and Capt. Joe Smith. Consider able regret was expressed at the absence of the Jatter through illness. A hearty vote of thanks- to him for his valuable services to the club was passed. The financial report for the past year was presented by Lieut. Tr c a n o r, w h o s t a t e d t h a t t h e r e was a balance on the right side. .An outline pf the programme which had been carried through was given by the A'ice-Captain, Quartermaster-Sergeant Wassail. 'I'he re-election of Mr. E. Adams a s P r e s i d e n t w a s u n a n i m o u s h " agreed to. The following Vice- P r e s i d e n t s w e r e a p p o i n t e d T h e Mavor (Dr. W. H. Pollard), Mr. J. E. Mitchell, J.P., Mr. J. Bil- lingsley, Mr. J. B. Carslake, Mr. AA. A. S. Calder , Professor Gilbert Barling, Mr. G. S. .All- bright, Mr . H. A. Butler , Mr . A. T. C. Hale, Councillor Heeley, Capt. A. H. Sears, Lieut. J. Lones, Lieut. AA'arren, and Lieut. H. Hill. Reference was made to Lieut. Trcanor's work as Secretary of the club, and he was happily in duced to accept office for another year. At the same time, it was felt that assistance was necessary, and Sergt. F. Field was elected as Assistant Secretary. Quarter master-Sergeant AA'assall was ap pointed Captain of the club, w h i l s t h e w i l l h a v e a s h i s c o l l e a g u e F i r s t C l a s s A V a r r a n t Officer Joe Smith, who has con s e n t e d t o c o n t i n u e h i s s e r v i c e to_ the club, but this year as A'ice- Captain. The Committee was re-elected, with the addition of Corporal Berry, Corporal H. Camm, and Corporal G. Higgs. The prizes were distributed by the Chairman. The Edwin Adams Shield and gold medal was won by Lieut. Treanor, with an average percentage of 93. The second prize (electro-plated fiuit dish and S.M.R.C. medal) went to Sergeant Burrows, whose average was 91.5. The third prize (electro-plated biscuit barrel and Bell medal) went to- Quartermaster-Sergeant AVassall. h i s p e r ce n t a g e b e i n g 8 7 , w h i l s t a percentage of 86.5 secured for Sergeant. F. K. Field the fourth prize (an electro-plated fruit dish). Prizes were also won by Lieut.- Col. Hart, Sergt. Fisher , and Corporal Taylor. T h e r e w a s a n i n t e r e s t i n g musical programme, among those- w h o t < X ) k p a r t b e i n g M r. J e n nings, Mr. .A. H. Lees, Mr. AA". B u r r o w s , M r. S a m J o n e s , M r - F. Griffiths. Mr. A. H. Thomp s o n , e t c . A v o t e o f t h a n k s w a s accorded the artists, and also- the host (Mr. Hemmings) for his excellent catering. I n t e n d i n g m e m b e r s s h o u l d make application to Sergeant F. Field, 254, Bearwood Road^ Smethwick. C o u n t y P a l a t i n e o f L a n c a s t e r ( S m a l l B o r e ) R i fl e A s s o c i a tion. Report presented to the annual meeting of the Association on January 25th, 1919:— The Council are pleased to say, despite the many difficulties they have had to contend with, thev have been enabled during the year to keep up the interest in rifle shooting among the affiliated clubs in the county, and have been successful in promoting several competitions which have been well supported and keenlv c o n t e s t e d b y t h e r i fl e c l u b s o f the county. The following is a list of the v a r i o u s c o m p e t i t i o n s , w i t h t h e names of the winning clubs and individual winners:— A A T N T E R L E A G U E C O M PETITION, 1917-18. Division 1.—AA-'on by Garston Rifle Club after a tie with South- port National Reserve. Division 2.—AVon by AA'aring and Gillow Rifle Club, Lancaster. Division 3.—AA'on by AA'aterloo C i v i l i a n R i fl e C l u b a f t e r a t i e with Bootle Rifle Club. Prizes for the highest aggre gate score in each division won by Division 1, J. K. Evans, L &- N.AAL RIy., Liverpool. 688. Division 2, J. T. Fisher, AA'ar- ing and Gillow, 690. Division 3, D. M. Scott, Bootle. 580. T H E - V O L U N T E E R C O M P E T I T I O N F O R T H E C O L . JOHNSON TROPHAL AA'inncrs of the trophy and ;^3. —C Co. 4th Batt. Lanes A'.R. (Urmston). AA'inners of the second prize.— 3rd Batt. Lanes V.R. (Prcstwich). WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKFebruauy, 1U19. Individual prizes were won by Plat. Sergt. G. James, 6th Batt. L.V.R., A Co., 198: Lce.-Corpl. J. K. Evans, 6th Batt L.V.R., 197: Sergt. C. P. Sayles, 5th Batt L.V.R., 192. The prizes in this competiimn were kindly presented by Col. J. Barlow , AI.V .O. T H E " H I B B E R T " C O M P E T I T I O N F O R T H E P E R C Y J. PHBBERT TROPHY. Winners: Clither .oe National Reserve Rifle Club. Second: Garston Rifle Club. Individual prizes were won by R. Row, Lancaster R.C. ; F. G. P fl i i - g e r. L a n c a s t e r R . C . ; a n d A T. Moffatt, Manchester City. T H E " L A D I E S ' " C O . M P E T T - T I O N F O R T H E L A D Y HORNBY TROPHY . The prizes were kindly pre sented bv Henrv M'hitehead, Esq., D.L., M.V.O. ' ist, Mrs. J. Barnes. Prestwich R.C., 388; 2nd. Miss U. A". Mur ray, Urmston. 382 ; 3rd, Mrs. Kenvon, Liverpool M.O., 3S2. O t h e r p r i z e w i n n e r s w e r e : — Miss Bennett, Garston ; Miss A. Whipp, Clitheroe : Miss Lawton, Lvdgate: Miss Eve, Liverpool; .and Mrs. W ard, Blackburn Hornby . T H E E D M O N D S O N " A L L B L A C K " C O . M P E T I T I O N . T h e p r i z e s w e r e k i n d l y p r e sented by J. H. Edmondson, Esq. ist prize, R. E. Coupe, Prest wich, who scored 50 consecutive bulls : 2nd, J. W. Stopford, Gars ton. who scored 49 consecutive bulls. O t h e r p r i z e w i n n e r s w e r e : — L W. R . a w l i n s o n , G a r s t o n ; E . Pollard, Padiham; J. K. Evans, L. & N.W. Rly., Liverpool; J. Hamilton, -Manchester City; .A. H. Parker, Prestwich ; and H. J. Mcintosh, Padiham. T H E . S . . M . R . C . S H I E L D CO.MPET riT ON. F o r s h i e l d p r o . s e n t e d b y t h e .Society of .Miniature Rifle Clubs. Winners: Garswood Hall C o l l i e r i e s R i fl e C l u b , 1 , 1 5 0 Second: Appleton R.C., 1,148. Individual prizes were won by: —R. E. Coupe, Prestwich; C. Southern, Orrell; A. H. Parker, Prestwich; .A. Shepherd. .Apple- ton : J. W, Rawlinson, Garston ; and F. Black, .Appleton. T H E " E D M O N D S O N " CO.MPETITION. For trophy and prizes kindly presented by R. H. Edmondson, Esq. ist. J. W. Schofield, South- port N.R., 394; 2nd, A. T. MolTatt, Manchester City, 394; 3rd, J. Aluiiro, Liverpool M.O., i394- Other prizes were won by :— T. E . H o w a r t h , G a r s t o n ; A . Causey, Garswood Hall; J. G. Hampson, Orrell; and D. Hud son, Padiham. S U . M M E R L E A G U E C O M PETITION. Division i.—Won by the Gars ton Rifle Club. Division 2.—Won by Clitheroe National Reserve. Both winning dubs gained the i n a . \ i m u m n u m b e r o f p o i n t s , completing their matches without defeat. Individual prizes were won by H. I. AIcIntosh,„ Padiham, and T. Jackson, Clitheroe National Reserves. The Council are grateful to the followin.g gentlemen, who have kindly given special prizes f o r t h e v a r i o u s c o m p e t i t i o n s : — Col. J. Barlow, AI.V.O., R. H. Edmondson, Esq., J. H. Edmond son, Esq., and H. AVhitehcad, Esq., D.L., M.V.O. The Council again desire to express their gratitude to the P r e s i d e n t . Vi c e - P r e s i d e n t s a n d d o n o r s w h o c o n t i n u e t o s u p p o r t the .\>sociation in its work, and without whose aid the Associa t i o n w o u l d b e u n a b l e t o c a r r y o u t iis work .so successfully. . The Council are gratified with the way the affiliated clubs have loyally supported the .Association, a n d t r u s t t h e y w i l l c o n t i n u e t o do so. The Council desire to convey their deepest sympathy to all the r e l a t i v e s a n d f r i e n d s o f t h o s e c l u b m e m b e r s w h o h a v e f a l l e n i n the war . I n c o n c l u s i o n , y o u r C o u n c i l h o p e t h a t n o w h o s t i l i t i e s h a v e ceased there may be a revival of activity in the affiliated clubs, a n d t h a t d u r i n g t h e y e a r u p o n which we have entered we may have a resumption of the com petitions we held in prir-war days. M i c k l e h a m R i fl e C l u b , The annual meeting was held in the Village Hall on January 29, iqiq, at 7 o'clock. The Committee, on behalf of the club, again expressed their hearty thanks to the subscribing members for their support of the c l u b , a n d t o t h e R e c t o r f o r t h e u.se of the Rectory Pit Ranges and for his prizes. Early in the year the club joined the .Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, and the certificates a n d b a d g e s p r e s e n t e d t h r o u g h the Society afforded several close competitions. The dates of the competitions and the winners of prizes are as f o l l o w s : — J a n u a r y 3 . T h e R e c t o r ' s p r i z e s . W o n b y T. E . R o s e . W. E . H o u s d e n , 2 n d . J a n u a r y 2 4 . S i l v e r s p o O n ( P r e s i d e n t ) . Wo n b y W. B . Housden. April 6. Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs' Bronze Medal. Wdm by Walter Long. April 13. The Bell badge. Won .by T. E. Rose. April 20. The " Daily E>?- press " medal. Won by lieorge Kent. April 27. The " Daily Tele graph " certificate. Won by Wa l t e r L o n g . May 4. The " Daily Mail " certificate. Won by T. E. Rose. Mai II. The N.R.A. Donegal badge. Won by -Arthur Newson. May 24. The Ladies' Chal l e n g e C u p . Wo n b y Wa l t e r Long (silver medal). Walter E. Housden (bronze medal). June 8. The President's prizes. H a n d i c a p . AVo n b y Wa l t e r Long. W. G. C. Pullen, 2nd. July 20. Club prize for rapid fire. Won by E. W. Boxall. G. Kent, 2nd. The prizes were presented by M r s . C u l l e n t o t h e w i n n e r s o n July 20th, after the last shoot. Honiton. On the occasion of the Honi ton Miniature Rifle Club's Christmas shoot and prize dis t r i b u t i o n a t t h e S t a r H o t e l , a hahd.some biscuit bo.x, the Mayor's prize, given by Air. C. N. Tweed, during his year of office, was won by Mr. E. J. Denselow . The tradesmen's shoot was a huge success, in fact, t h e d o n o r s o f p r i z e s w e r e s o n u m e r o u s t h a t n o o n e w e n t awav disappointed. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. H. H. Langelaan) w a s t h e f o r t u n a t e w i n n e r o f t h e first prize, given by the Mayor (Mr. Seaborne W'. Hook), who, by the way, has also presented the club with a prize for com petition among the members during the coming year. Pre sents of pheasants, given by Mr. E . R . M a r k e r a n d A i r. H . J e r - r a r d , w e r e w o n b y A l e s s r s . F. Beer, V. C. Hayness, and Sergt. •Aggar. .Alderman Banfield's cigars were no doubt smoked contentedly by the fortunate win ners, as also tho,se presented by M r. A . G u a r e l l a . R a b b i t s a n d n u m e r o u s o t h e r p r e s e n t s w e r e given by Alcssrs. H. H. Lilley, S. Durbin, C. Harding, J. Hus. sev, R. Kenwood, J. Murch, V. C. Hayncs, E. J. Denselow, J. Hoskin, H. R. Harris, W . We b b e r, G . B a s s c t t , A . D a v e y, B. Dyer, F. Beer, and Eastman's, Ltd. Southgate District Miniatui;c Rifle Club, The fourth annual meeting of t h e a b o v e c l u b w a s h e l d o n Friday the 24th ult, at the offices of the Southgate District Council, Air . W . S. London in the chair . From the report of the Hon. Secretary (Air. T. W. Buggins), i t w a s q u i t e c l e a r t h a t d u r i n g the past year the club had, owing to the increased cgst of ammuni t i o n , e t c . , a n d f u r t h e r l o s s o f ■ m e m b e r s t o H . A I . F o r c e s a n d voluntary war work, encountered many difficulties. By strenuous effort on the part of the few re maining active members the repu tation of the club's shooting was well maintained, and the prospect of the future was encouraging. The very generous and timely donation of fifty guineas by Air. J. E. Brooke at the previous .fnnual nu^eting saved the club from financial worry; but it was pointed out that until there was a resumption of membership with the return of old members from active service and a considerable i n fl u x o f n e w m e m b e r s , t h e c o n tinuance of the present efficiency could not be assured. The hope was expressed that with ample leisure, due to the cessation of hostilities, greater advantage would be taken of enjoying the opportunity afforded d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r m o n t h s o f practising shooting in the open a i r o v e r t h e t h r e e r a n g e s , 2 5 . 50 and 100 yards, at Barrowcll Green. The War Savings Association o f t h e c l u b s h o w s a s n l e n d i d record, reflecting the greatest possible credit on its untiring Hon. Secretary , Air . W . G. Wood, the total value of ccrti- cates sold being considerably over ;,(J8,oon. I n i n t e r - c l u b m a t c h e s . S o u t h - gate won 24 matches and lost g. In club competitions the following m e m b e r s a c h i e v e d w e l l d e s e r v f - d success : — " Daily Express " medal, W . G. W ood; "Daily A l a i l " c e r t i fi c a t e , A V . T . B u g - g i n s : " D a i l y Te l e g r a p h " c e r tificate, AA'. T. Buggins; Lord R o b e r t s m e d a l , AV. H . L a s t ; B e l l Medal. T. AAA Buggins; Melville Championship bowl, AV. H. Last; Brooke challenge cup, AV. G. AA'ood: Wilkie challenge shield, AV . H . L a s t . Councillor, Melville was elected P r e s i d e n t , a n d C o u n c i l l o r L o n d o n C h a i r m a n . O t h e r o f fi c i a l s w e r e e l e c t e d a s f o l l o w s : — H o n - Tr e a s u r e r, T. J . O l d l a n d ; H o n . .Secretary, T. AV. Byiggins; Hon. Auditors, F. L. I^ggett and AA". S. Cokc-.Smyth ; Captain, AA". H. Last; A'ice-Captain, A V . G. AA'ood; Committee : T . E. Brooke, J. G. Calcutt, G. Day, AA'. Edwards, AA'. J. Humby, AV. C. Kilbey, J. A. Lovegrove, G. K. Tayler, .A. AA'atts, AA'. S. AA'eSt, .A. Willis, F. L. AA'indett The distribution of tlie prizes b y t h e C h a i r m a n a n d h e a r t y v o t e s o f t h a n k s t o t h e D i s t r i c t C o u n c i l a n d o f fi c i a l s f o r v a l u a b l e assistance, and to Messrs. T. J. Leggett and AV. .S. Coke-Smyth, w h o a g a i n a c t e d a s a u d i t o r s , c o n c l u d i M t h e b u s i n e s s o f t h e meeting. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKT H E R I F L E M A N . Royal Aircraft Establishment^ Rtfle Club. I he annual prize meeting- of the ahovo club took place on the club's indoor range January iiili to iSth. 'rhere were eleven competi tions, each of which were well supported by the members, and the results were in many cases only arrived at after tie shoots. In all U5 members iired in the competitions. pool shoot was run during the week and 91 all-in bulls were s c o r e d i n t h i s e v e n t ; l.he results of the competitions w e r e a s f o l l o w s : — CO.MPETITION I. Ten rounds deliberate at a five bull target. isr. W. G. Pearce score 99, Bell medal; 2nd, i\Ir. Harper, 07, R o b e r t s m e d a l . COMPETITION II. Ten rounds deliberate at a five bull target. ist, Mr. G. Sprules, .score 97, Bell med:d ; 2nd, Mr. \V. Mor- rish, 98, Roberts medal. COMPETITION III. Five rounds rapid at a figure target. ist, Mr. Harper, score S3,." Ex p r e s s " m e d a l ; 2 n d , M r. R . W i l kinson, 23, " E.xpress " medal. COMPETITION IV . R..-\.E. championship. Aggre, gate of the first three competi tions. ist, Mr . G. Pearce, silver bowl, .gold medal and certificate. 2nd, .Mr . W . Morrish, silver medal and certificate. 3rd, Mr. Harper, bronze medal and certi ficate. 4th Mr. R. Wilkinson, certificate. COMPETITION V . Ten rounds at a five bull target (handicapped). ist, Mr. Crayford, gun score 71, gent's dressing case; 2nd Mr. J. McQuigan, go, silver medallion; 3rd, Mr, Currie 62 s i h ' c r m e d a l . COMPETITION VI, Ladies competition. Ten rounds at a five bull target. ist. Miss Freeland, score 89, S . M . R . C . L a d i e s M e d a l a n d fountain pen ; 2nd, Miss Brown, 86, ,S.M.R.C. silver spoon, COMPETITION VII. T y r o s c o m p e t i t i o n . - T e n rounds at a five bull target. ist, Mr . W . Mutton, {score 9 2 , s u g a r b o w l ; 2 n d , M r, H e n - s t r i d g e , 9 0 , j a m d i s h . COMPETITION VIIL Five rounds rapid at a run ning man. ist, Mr. E. J. Marsh, score 15, biscuit barrel; 2nd, Mr. J. Mc- Guigan, 11. silver cruet; 3rd, Mr. J. Brown, 11, silver spoon. CO.MPETITION IX. Five rounds at a disappearing man. ist, .Mr. H. Bird, 5 hits, set of carvers; 2nd, .Mr. "j. Brown, 3, set of salt cellars; 3rd,..Mr'. Mason, 5, silver spoon. CO.MPETITION X. F i v e r o u n d s a t a c r i c k e t t a r get. ist, Mr. R. Wilkinson, silver cigarette case; 2nd, Mr. Larby, jam spoon and butter knife. The prizes were presented at a smoking concert held on January 23rd, in the R..\.E. canteen, by Mr. S. Whiitaker, the Chairman of the club. The committee wish to thank all the competitors for the sport i n g w a y i n M h i c h a l l t h e c o m p e t i t i o n s w e r e r u n a n d a l s o t o thank the gentlemen who kindlv gave the prizes for the competiti- tions. Harrington Miniature Rifle Club. The tenth annual meeting of this club was held recently. Mr. Irving Graham, who presided, congratulated the secretaries on the large gathering, and also be c a u s e t h e y m e t t o g e t h e r u n d e r more favourable circumstances The joint secretaries, Messrs P'rcd .Smith and Lawrence, sub m i t t e d t h e i r r e p o r t a n d b a l a n c e sheet, which showed the year's working to have resulted in satis factory progress being made. The expenditure was .^19 i6s. i d . , a n d t h e r e c e i p t s £ . 2 1 n s . 2d., showing a net gain of ;^3 14s. id. on the year. This, added to the handsome balance carried forward from last year, placed the club in a very satisfactory financial position. The auditors, Messrs. N. Drummond and J. B. Stalker, gave a favourable report with regard to the correctness of the accounts. The report and balance sheet was adopted, and the secretaries a n d a u d i t o r s w e r e t h a n k e d f o r their services. The following were appointed officers for the current year :—President, Dr. G. R. Cullin; V ice-Presidents, F a t h e r F i r t h , M e s s r s . T . Graham, R. Millican Hughes, J. Mossop, C. Dodds, Ellis, J. T. Elliott, and H. Dougherty; Hon. Secretaries. Messrs. F. Smith and W. L. I-awrence; Range Keepers, Messrs. Askew, Porter Drummond, Taggart, Bibby, and Stalker; Executive Committee, Messrs. T. Graham, J. T. Elliott, W. Taylor, R, Berwick, J. Pratt, t Mawhinney, H. Taggart, and Armstrong, and officers of club ; .Auditors, Alessrs. N. Drummond and J. B. Stalker. Following is a list of the vear's p r i z e w i n n e r s f o r C u l l i n C h a l lenge Shield ;—Winner, FVed Smith, Secretary, points 1,131; runner-up, W.' L. Lawrence, 1,130. Monthly competitions:— IVizes given by the S..M.R.C., silver plated jam spoon and butter knife—June winner, R. Porter, 97 points; July, X. Drummond, 97: August, H. .Askew, 97; Sep tember, R. llerwick, 98 ; October, \V. L. Lawrence, 98 ; November, Fred Smith, 97. Mr. J. T. Elliott's prize for best aggregate in the competi tion was won by R. Porter. Mr. Graham's prizes.—i, Mr. H. Askew, 3S2 ; 2, Mr. R. Porter, 37,3 : 3, Mr. N. Drummond, 376. S . M . R . C . m e d a l s a n d c e r t i fi cates.—Boll medal, R. Berwick; R o b e r t s m e d a l . F. S m i t h ; " E x press " medal, R. Porter; " Daily M a i l " c e r t i fi c a t e a n d " D a i l v Telegraph " certificate, .N. Drum mond. -At the conclusion of the prize distribution a potato pot supper w a s s e r v e d , t o w h i c h t h e m e m bers and friends of the club did full justice. . A p r e s e n t a t i o n w a s m a d e t o the .senior Secretarv, Mr. Fred Smith, of a wallet "and £i cur r e n c y n o t e s , s u b s c r i b e d f o r b y t h e m e m b e r s o f t h e c l u b . Tw o o t h e r m e m b e r s , M e s s r s . H . -Askew and R- Porter, received presents, consisting of tobacco, pipes, and pouches, given by the club as a memento of their ser vices as range keepers. Borough of 'Wandsworfh Rifle Club. CAPT . DENISON-PENDER P R E S E N T S A C H A L L E N G E CUP . MR. SAMUEL SAMUEL'S GENEROSIT A'. The annual meeting of the Borough of Wandsworth Rifle Club was held on Saturday even ing at the headquarters of the club, in Steerforth Street, Earls- field. under the presidencv of Mr. C. W. Collis, F.L.A.A." The Hon. Secretary' (Mr. E. H. Bailey) read letters from the Mayor (Sir Archibald Dawnay, J.P.), and Mr. H. J. Roberts (Chairman of the club), regret ting their inability .to be present owing to indisposition. T h e S e c r e t a r v w a s i n s t r u c t e d to write to the' .Mayor and Mr. Roberts expressing the club's sympathy with them in their ill ness, and wishing them a speedy recovery . -\mong others untible to attend, ,and from whom letters of apolugy had been received, were Colonel Haskett-Smith, Councillor Rad ford, Mr. H. G. Hills, J.P., and Sir Henry Kimber, Bart., who sent a subscription of two guineas. T h e S e c r e t a r y r e a d a l e t t e r - f r o m C a p t a i n D e n i s o n - P e n d e r. M.P., enclosing a subscription of three guineas, and asking the club to accept a challenge cup, v a l u e 2 3 g u i n e a s , w h i c h ; a s a M o n s r i b b o n m a n h i m s e l f , h e suggested should be called " The -Mons Cup." It was decided to accept the tup. and the Secretary was in structed to write to Captain D e n i s o n - P e n d e r a n d t h a n k h i m for his kindness ;md generosity. Mr . Samuel Samuel, M.P., who was also unable to be pre sent owing to a prior engage ment, wrote enclosing a cheque f o r £ 1 0 . - \ l e t t e r o f t h a n k s w . a s a l s o ordered to be sent to Mr. Samuel. On the motion of Mr . Cow- d r a y, . s e c o n d e d b y M r. - A . W. Betts, the report and balance sheet were .unanimously adopted. The Chairman, in the cour .se of some interesting remarks, said that among the new sub scribers discovered by their Secre tary during the year were -Alder man Laceby, Councillor Duff and Mr . Summers. The reduction in the sale of ammunition was due to the fact thqt a large n u m b e r o f m e m b e r s a n s w e r e d t h e i r c o u n t r y ' s c a l l . T h e c a u s e of the increase in entrance fees t o t h e c o m p e t i t i o n s f o r t h e various prizes was partiv due to the fact that they had'another challenge cup to compete for. namely, the " Samuel Samuel " challenge cup, kindly presented t o t h e c l u b a t t h e i r l a s t a n n u a l meeting by Mr. Samuel Samuel. M . P. T h i s w a s w o n b y M r. Bailey, their Secretary. (.Ap plause.) The loss in running the c l u b d u r i n g t h e y e a r a m o u n t e d to ;^i IS., which showed that the administration of the club during the past two years had been a great succe.ss. (.Applause.) On the motion of Mr. Betts, seconded by Mr. Holmes, the officers and committee were re elected en bloc. Mr. Summers- by wa,s appointed on the com mittee during the temporarv absence of Mr. C. R. Coen. The Chairman, in moving a vote of thanks to the Hon. Secre tary, said that the success of the club during the past four vears was largely due to the efforts of Mr. B.-iiley. who.se good work was appreciated by all" the mem bers. fHear. hear.) Mr. W. R. Wood (Captain of the club),' in seconding, said he was sure tliat they "could not improve on Mr. Ba'ilev. (Hear, hear.) They all realised that his heart and sotd were in the club, and, personallv, he (the speakerl thought that it would be a calamity for anyone else to at t e m p t t o c a r r y o u t t h e w o r k . (Hear, hear.) T h e m o t i o n w a s i t n n n i m o i t s l v adopted, and Mr. Bailey, in reply', said that he was out to'make the WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK152 T H E R I F L E M A N . FEBKUARY, lf)19. club a success, and he intended to make it a success, provided that he could get the support "of every member. He had i.ne o f t h e fi n e s t c o m m i t t e e s t o w o i k with that any club could possibly have, and it was the committee and not himself that had made the club what it was. The Chairman then presented the various trophies won by the members during the year. M r . H o l m e s m e n t i o n e d t h a t , during the war, 300 members of that club had answered the call. He thought that that was an ex- ccllent record. (Hear , hear .) He moved that that meeting ex tend a hearty welcome to those m e m b e r s w h o h a d r e t u r n e d , o r were about to return from serving t h e i r K i n g a n d c o u n t r y. T h e m o t i o n w a s c o r d i a l l y adopted. Mr. Bailey stated that Capt. F . A . G r i f fi t h s h a d w o n t h e Militarv Cross, and that Mr. C. li. Everett had been awarded the M i l i t a r y M e d a l . ( . A p p l a u s e . ) L i e u t . ' H a r k e r, a n o t h e r p o p u l a r m e m b e r o f t h e c l u b , w h o w a s wounded and captured, had re- t u r . n e d f r o m G e r m a n y , a n d w o u l d , h e w a s s u r e , r e c e i v e a wa rm wel co me fro m h is fellow - m e m b e r s . ( . A p p l a u s e . ) M r. Bailey went on to add that, dur ing the war, thousands of men had passed through their hands, and received a thorough training in ri'fle shooting before joining the .Army. (Hear, hear.) The meeting was brought to a dose with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. Lydgate Rifle Club. The annual meeting of the m e m b e r s o f t h i s c l u b w a s h e l d o n T u e s d a y, J a n u a r y 1 4 t h , a t the Conservative Club, Spring head. In the absence of the Pr es id ent ( M r. J. O. Lees ) Mr. W a l k e r w a s v o t e d t o t h e c h a i r . T h e S e c r e t a r y i n h i s r e p o r t slated :—" Our late ptitron, Earl Roberts, told us again and again that the best preventive of war was to be prepared and the rifle clubs of the country were formed primarily for this purpose, being o f t e n r e f e r r e d t o a s t h e t h i r d a r m of defence. It will be very diffi cult to estimate the value of the s e r v i c e s r e n d e r e d b y t h e r i fl e dubs, not only by the members who have joined up and have proved their worth b.y efficient marksmanship, but also by those w h o r e c e i v e d t h e i r fi r s t t r a i n i n g o n the rifle ranges and were taught h o w t o h a n d l e a r i fl e b y t h e s k i l l e d s h o t m e m b e r s o f t h e m a n y r i fl e c l u b s . I a m c o n fi d e n t t h a t rifle shooting will become very p o p u l a r i n t h e n e a r f u t u r e . M a n v o f o u r l a d s w i l l w a n t t o s h o w t h e i r s k i l l a t t h e t a r g e t s and everything possible should b,' done to encourage them. " Turning to the club's affairs, wc are in a very good financial c o n d i t i o n . T h e f u n d s i n h a n d a r e m u c h b e t t e r t h a n l a s t y e a r . The membership also is better. W e h o p e t h i s n e x t s e a s o n t o greatly increase our membership, and i am sure if the general public only knew what sport can be obtained from rifle shooting it would be a very popular pas time, especially on a sporting range like ours. During the sea son we entered the Lancashire County Association League (Divi sion 11.) and were successful in obtaining third place, being only one point behind Garston, who were sectond, and if the majority of the team had not been down with influenza, I am sure we should have won either fi r s t o r s e c o n d p l a c e . We s h o t h o m e a n d h o m e m a t c l i e s w i t h Rochdale, winning both. In the county competition for the Hib- bert trophy we entered the second round and tjicn drew with Gars- wood Hall Collieries, but were beaten in the shoot-of f. In the E d m o n d s o n " A l l B l a c k " c o m petition open to the county, our Mr . F. "Hall had honourable mention, being one of the prin cipal scorers with 30 successive bulls; also in the County Ladies' competition for the Lady Hornby challei\ge trophy, Mrs. W. I-aw- ton was one of the first six prize winners, a very creditable per formance, se ei ng that it is he r fi r s t y e a r o f s h o o t i n g . T h e c l u b ' s c o m p e t i t i o n s d u r i n g t h e s e a s o n h a v e b e e n v e r y k e e n l y c o n t e s t e d a n d t h e a v e r a g e s a r e going up, a very sure indication of improving marksmanship. S o m e o f t h e m e m b e r s w h o h a v e joined this season have done very w e l l i n d e e d . A s t h e r e s u l t o f the whist drive and dance held early in the year we sent a postal o r d e r t o a l l o u r s o l d i e r m e m b e r s serving abroad or in hospital." Hearty thanks were accorded to all the retiring officers, donors of prizes, and those who in any way had assisted the club. General satisfaction was felt at the way the committee had tackled the various improvements which have been carried out on the range, notably, the new butts, which were now better protected against the wind, the lighting of the in door 15 and 25 yards' ranges, and the arrangements for making t h e m e m b e r s c o m f o r t a b l e . F u r ther, considerable improvements are in hand,, the foremost being a large new room, well heated, in the pavilion, so that even on the coldest day the members and v i s i t i n g t e a m s w i l l b e a b l e t o h a v e r e f r e s h m e n t s a n d g a m e s . I t i s a l s o p r o p o s e d t o m a k e p r o vision for covering the butts in had wealher, so th;it the memb<*rs will be able to shoot outside at a n y t i m e . . M a n y o t t h e o l d members, who have been away during the war, have expressed their determination to again show t h e i r p r o w e s s a t t h e b u t t s , s o the outlook for the coming sea- . s o n a p p e a r s r o s y . T h e f o l l o w i n g o f fi c e r s w e r e elected :—President, Mr. J. O. Lees, J.P.; Chairman, Mr. A. Horsfall ; V ice-Presidents, all paying los. 6d. or over; Hon. Tr e a s u r e r, M r. J . Wo l s t e n c r o f t ; Hon. Secretarv, .Mr. E. Dawson ; Statistical Officers, Messrs. F. Hall, H. O. Richardson and T . \. W right; Range Officer, Mr. J. H. Miller ; Auditors, Messrs. F. J a c k . s o n a n d G . H . B o o t h . .All retiring members of the club w e r e r e - e l e c t e d . I t w a s d e c i d e d to hold the prize distribution on February 15 th. Cripplegate Rifle Club. The Cripplegate R.C. send us a copy of their very interesting p r o g r a m m e o f e v e n t s f o r t h e current quarter . • Wise provision is made to get through the S.M.R.C. Competi t i o n , q u a l i f y i n g t h e w i n n e r t o c o m p e t e a t o u r f o r t h c o m i n g Whitsun Meeting. T h e c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e i r c l u b championship are as follows :— Championship, 1918-19.—Any rifle (centre scoring). Six 5-bull targets (deliberate) five to count; four 3-bull targets green (rapid) three to count. Time limit—90 seconds. Club .service rifle (edge scor ing). Six 5-bull targets (de liberate) five to count; four 3-bull targets green (rapid) three to . count. Time limit—100 seconds. Highest possible 1,600. . Concurrent scoring allowed.— Any similar club target in issue may be declaredj and must be stamped, before shooting. Champion, gold medal; second, s i l v e r m e d a l . A special prize will be given by W. B. Baddeley, Esq. (Capt.), f o r t h e h i g h e s t a g g r e g a t e g u n score made bv competitors on (or under) Mark 85 at time of entry. Competitors must shoot the whole course (20 targets) to qualifv for prizes. Entries free. Close Thursday, September 25, 1919- This should enable any mem bers returning from the Forces to take part. " X " D i v i s i o n S p e c i a l C o n stabulary Rifle Club. " X " D I V I S I O N V. " S " DIVISION. A series of shoots, best two of three, have been arranged be tween teams of eight a side, d r a w n f r o m t h e t w o a b o v e divisions. The first of these shoots took place on Saturday, February ist. on the range of the " S" Divisional team, and resulted in a win for the " S " Division by NOTE.—All Books arc now publlslied at a NET price, phis postage. NOW READY.—In Large Crown 8vo.. Pp. i.-xii. and 1.36, with Erontis- plece and L"l Illustrations. P r i c e - - ■ 5 s . T H E T H E O R Y O F T H E R I F L E AND R I F L E S H O O T I N G . 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This Book contains many modern tcnn.s which are in every daj use in the hrnnch of learning ot which it treata, and wluch are not to he found in general dictionaries. It sliould prove a yaluahio addition jo the works of reference of those interested in Field Artillery Equipments. Vrocecdings of the lioyal Artillery Znetilutc. LONDON; CHARLES CRIFFIN & CO., LTD., EXETER STREET, STRAND, W.C.2, WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKFebruary, lOifi. T H E R I F L E M A N . 153 I" polius. thp respcciiv,. stores br,„S-, S " Division jCu. " X i^iviiion 752. , It u-as-a biltorly cold dav and litis was responsible to a '..Teat extent for the poor seorin.v i.-q^ Ute losers Inspector Wlu-athuKl •ind Sub-Inspector R.arter each f-cored oS and .are tf> be eon- Jfratulatod for making, such a lute score under adverse circuin stances. For the winners Sub- Inspector Kaddelev .and S C Brock, with scores of (17'each' A h e . a d c d t h e s c o r i n j , - - . ' ■rite Finchley te.am provided a very nice tea after the m.atvb i,", tlifir spacious and well appoin'ted aaadtiuarters, tind Chief Inspector ( ross, welcoming the visitinir learn on behalf of Conuuander ■•snnson, wh o was untible to be present owing to .a severe cold laid the teams that the Coml mander wanted them to know I hat he would be pleased to give I he winners of the series a souvenir . C o m m a n d e r I n m . a n o f " X " I'ivision responding, saitj that it was a great pleasure to bring a leam to such hospitable c|u.arters, I key had enjoyed the shoot, and « via-y much appreciated the sporty way the Fitichley te.am hail IretUed them. He hoped when the r e t u r n m a t c h w . a s s h o t " X " Hivision would reverse the score .and so make a fin.al shoot neces sary . 'I'he next m.atch will t.ake place jit H.arrow on I'cbru.ary eSth. le.a will be provided .at 7 "o'clock, aatl the m.atch will commence immediately tifterwtirds. It h.as been tirranged that a f match between the "two Com- iiiandta-s shall be shot under the s a m e c o n d i t i o n s a s t h e t e a t i i shoots. During tea time at l'"inchley, liy -special recpiest of Messrs Cal kin .and Rickaby, the Jlrowne Mar- lin trophy was placed before Mr. Cardner, who had had the honour of competing against ihetn in the final for it, at Petersham, just previously, and they n'.aturallv I bought he would like to see wh.at a fine trophy it was. was generallv expected. For the lo.sers tC2 Captain, .S. C. Robin- xon, put up .a good sboot, scoring 97. three shots just gauging nines when with a liTtle luck he" would htivt: obtained what the good shoot deserved, .a possible. The only possible m.ade was scored hy \\. H. tiardner, and he re ceived the congratulations of both teams. The score dettiils were as fol l o w s : — DU kSIOX.M. TF..\.M. Sergt. C.ardner (Harrow R o a d . S t a t i o n ) , 0 0 Insp. U hetitland (Wembley) gp S. C. Allniiin (Kalin<^ Station) 99 -Sub-Insp. Eden (Ealing) ... Sub-Insp. Barter (Kilburn) 94 Sub-in.sp. Dec (H.arlesden) ... 94 s.Sl h.vrrow te.am. -S.C. fiobinson ^•C. Featherstone Sergt. Reanev Sergt. Grover ... Sergt. Davis ... S.C. .Sheckleton 97 94 9.) 9^ 92 92 .a 60 A very interesting- mtitch was shot at Harrow on the local dub rangm on F'riday, January 24th, betvva'en a team of six Special (- onstables of Harrow .Sttition and a t e a m d r a w n f r o m t h e r e m a i n d e r of the stations in the division. I he Divisional team, which in cluded such well known men as • J . W h e a t l a n d o f t h e o l d Alperton^ Club, A. F. Allmtm of the Kensington and Ealing, Chas. Harter of Hendon and Crickle- w o o d , a n d W . H . G a r d n e r o f W imbledon Park, put up a score o l 5 S 1 , a n d a s t h e H a r r o w .Station could only reply with ^60 lite 19ivisional team ran out win- ^^i.iers by a larger uKirgin than West L/ondon L/eaguc. A match'in connection with the above lea,gue was shot bv a team clravvn frotn the two teams, the conditions being S to shoot, best six scores to count. The match was against L.C.O.C. Rille Club B Feam, and Sub-Inspector B.ir- ter, who in this competition shoots for Hendon :md Crickle- wood, witnessed the match on behalf of the opponents, who were unable to send a represen tative. A score of 1584 was put up and the details were as follows :— ... too ... 99 ... 99 ... 97 ... 95 ... 94 Sergt. tiardner Insp. Wheatland S.C. .Allman ■S.C. Robinson Sub-Insp. Eden Sub-Insp. Lee 584 Sergt. Rcaney (counted out) 92 S.C. Barkci- (counted out) ... 93 In connection with this league Inspector Wheatland's shooting is worthy of note, his scores being 98. too, 99, 99, making an aver- oge of 99, which is very con- si.stent and fine shooting. The Divisional Commander, Arnold Inman, came to the range to sec the match started, and very succes.sfully tried his hand with a rifle. .After a poor start owing to having to use a strange gun he tottdled 91, his last six shots being cartons. The Harrow Specials are to be congratulated on baving such a good range at their disposal, i'lKl with perseverance will shape in o a fine ream. .After the match lefreshnients were provided and w i t h " t h i n c l u d e d with the losing captain's cou- t,iatul,ations to the winners and a suitjible repiv bv \A' T vi,„.,- '--I the Div'isional Caia], Earley and District Defence Force Rifle oiub. I\e have received copv of 11 IS pleasant to know that tliere are no less than four com pe.itions for Cadets, one htdl • 1 r I ' T ' n o f an. Cadet Corps of Reading and hstrict, and one individual, open O any member of anv Cade .t "ips up to the age of is vears. 'here are al.so two Cadet "team vonipt|titions, open to anv Cadet or School corp.s. Teams" to con- Mst^ofsix members on a 25 vards There is al.so an open team vompelition tor the S. B. Joel Silver Chaheiyge Shield, such cams to consist of ,S members fiom any one club in the United Kingdom. Ihreo ranges of 2:;, 100 and 200 yards. "I'he open "individual competi- lon conditions are the same as lor ihe team and the prizes ran<-e from ;2,5 to ,£.T in value. Entrv fee 2s. Ihe shooting committee will give every facility to any competi tor as to use of range rifles for either practice or competition shooting, free of charge, but all ammunition must be purchased on the range. They will also re quire adequate guarantee for the s t i f e t y a n d r e t u r n o f t h e c h a l lenge cup.s. -All further particulars regard ing the above competitions can be obtained on application, from .the Secretary, Ed. Gibbs, .Maiden Eriegh Park, Reading. Scotton Farnh&m and District V o l u n t e e r R i fl e C l u b . On .Sundav, Februarv 9th the final of the 7th A'.B". P.Vv.O. A\ est A'orks. Regt. Platoon team competition was shot off on the Roval Hall Miniature Range at Harrogate. The competition had been run on the knock-out system, under sitnilar rules to tliose of the S.M.R.C. A'olunteer competi tions. The two teams left in the lititil both belon.g to D Companv. which is at)lli;ited to the above club. The targets were the 300 .vards reduced unringed figure, five shots prone ;md five standing, highest possible score 40. The shooting was conducted shoulder to shoulder, the opposing teams Oo yog Shoot well or just motletaiely ? hit the P"" steadily the bullet should AAmmumtion is capable of doing it. chiefly baJre" fortunate possessor of a well rifled On our well-known " P A R K E R I F L I N G " System your barrel can be relined with a rifled tube carton ring ^ I seldom to blame for wide shots. It is useless to fit new sights if your barrel is not A. I. The best looking barrel may not group well. You want your rifle to make a one hole group at 25 yards. 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