< Previous52 T H E R I F L E M A N Summer, 1946. The Bromley (Kent) H.G.A. R.C. is the offspring of the 51st Kent Home Guard, and was formed after the stand-down with a member ship of over 70. During the activity of the battalion the competitive spirit had been kept alive by a few stalwarts supported by the O.C. and some measure of success achieved, reaching the sixth round of the News of the World in 1943. Though only reaching a moderate place in league shooting, every opportunity is taken to encourage the younger shots by entering all competitions available. An open- air range has now been opened, and three teams are engaged in the National League. During the winter the W. Kent League is the main feature, together with such various competitions as the S.M.R.C. offer from time to time. Since the turn of the year some 10 possibles cards have been recorded, and are on view in the club's " Rogues Gallery." Most of these are by the younger shots, who at the outset were struggling in the early 80s. The club has suffered a serious loss by their hon. secretary removing to another district, but another member coming forward at once, the breach has been closed. * * At a meeting of the Home Counties Co-ordinating Meeting held by kind permission of the War Office in the Oak Room, Metropole Buildings, Northumberland Avenue, W.C.2, at 6.30 p.m., 3rd June, 1946, at which Major R. H. Hore of the City of London League presided, there were present Messrs. Cornish (London County), Bancroft and Mekleburg (Essex), Fuller and Flower (Herts), Good man and Manner (Civil Service), >V. Gilbert (Surrey), L. S. Hughes (Middlesex), V. Dallus (City of London), and G. Pethard (S.M.R.C.). The last mentioned advised that as this assembly was developing into something more than one to mutually agree upori dates of meetings and other competitions he could no longer be officially involved and it would be advisable to appoint any necessary officials if it was proposed to develop into an area association ; the framework of the Society was at present concerned only with County Associations. Thereupon it was agreed to consider constitutional rules of an asso ciation and the following officials were temporarily elected :—Major R. H. Hore, chairman ; W. Fuller, hon. secretary ; and Messrs. Gilbert, Hughes, and Mekleburg as the committee to report proposals at a meeting to be held on 23rd September, 1946. The minutes of the meeting held in February as reported in the spring issue of The Rifleman were confirmed and signed. Arising therefrom agreed to recommend to the S.M.R.C. :— 1. That all County Associations be invited to implement the information required by Headquarters to compile the Classification A, B, and C lists by sending in full result details of their league and prize meetings in 1946 for 1947 classifications. 2 . T h a t t h e l a s t b e s t e i g h t s h o o t s o f i n d i v i d u a l m a r k s m e n i n t h e y e a r 1 9 4 6 b e t h e q u a l i f y i n g s c o r e s . 3. That the priority rank as follows :— (a) S.M.R.C. open meetings. (b) County open or confined meetings. (c) Other Association meetings. (d) The S.M.R.C., the County, and other Association leagues. 4. That a questiormaire be circulated to the clubs in the Home C o u n t i e s s e t t i n g o u t t h e r a n g e a c c o m m o d a t i o n a v a i l a b l e w i t h t i m e s of opening, etc., and what facilities will be put at the disposal of m e m b e r s o f a s s o c i a t e d c l u b s w h o a r e t o m a k e v i s i t s . 5. That the above be recommended to the S.M.R.C. Advisory Committee for general procedure. * * The Hoyland and District R.C. were originally formed of members of the B Coy. 72nd Batt. Home Guard, but are now including members o f H . M . F o r c e s ( D e m o b b e d ) a n d C i v i l D e f e n c e W o r k e r s . T h e y h a v e for patron, Lieut.-Col. J. B. Hall ; president. Major A. A. Thompson ; v i c e - p r e s i d e n t s , M . G . H a l l a n d M r . F. K a y ; t r e a s u r e r , M r . W . Braham ; secretary, Mr. A. T. Cosway; committee, Messrs. J. McAllister, D. H. C. Bishop, C. Dickinson, C. Swift, Arnold Taylor, A. Guddas, J. Preston, G. W. Hardy, G. Whittaker, G. Woodcock, J. Allen, H. Sherwell, J. Stevenson, and J. Jub. The club is affiliated to the Sheffield and W. Riding R.A., and they are hoping to put Hoyland on the top of small-bore shooting. * * * The annual general meeting of the Leeds City Police R.C. was held on Wednesday, 1st May, 1946, at 6 p.m. in the Peel Restaurant, Boar Lane, Leeds, 1, and was presided over by the vice-president (B. Hudson, Esq., Assistant Chief Constable), supported by N. W. Morrison, Esq., vice-president. Commandant of the Leeds Special Constabulary. About 25 members were in attendance, including officials. Apologies for absence were received from the president (F. Swaby, Esq., Chief Constable), and from other officials of the Leeds City Police Athletic and Social Club. The Assistant Chief Constable stated that the Special Constabulary Rifle Team had again won the Heally Challenge Cup, in open competition, against the rest of the Special Constabulary rifle teams in England. This was the second occasion it had been won by the Leeds Special Constabulary— last year they were " runners-up," being beaten by only one point by the Metropolitan Special Constabulary. He congratulated Mr. Morrison and the Special Constabulary on the signal honour they had brought to the City, and trusted that the happy relationship established during the war with the Regular Police would continue. The regular police members had won Division II of the Leeds Asso ciation 25 yards Winter League, having won nine matches out of ten, and in the odd match lost were beaten by only one point. The Clarkson Cup winner this year was R. Davy, Esq., with a score ol 593 out of 600, the runner-up being P.C. N. Boyd, with a score of 592.8 out of 600. Special mention must be made of G. W. Clarkson, Esq., who had won the National Small-Bore Rifle League Individual Division I, which covers the whole of England, and also of P. H. M. Urquhart, Esq., who won Division IV of the same league. R. Davy, Esq., had. again qualified for his Master Shot Badge, and was to be congratulated on the fine record he has maintained during the past two years. In conclusion, the vice-president (B. Hudson, Esq.) gave notice to the meeting that the hon. secretary (G. B. Pitts, Esq.) had tendered his resignation after 11 years. This was accepted with regret by the meeting, and a vote of thanks was unanimously ex pressed by the meeting for the splendid service rendered during Pitts' turn of office. The following were elected officials for 1946-47 ;— Hon. secretary, P.c. C. V. Hill, Chief Constable's Office; hon. treasurer. Chief Superintendent J. Rimmer ; hon. match secretary, Special Sergeant F. H. N. Urquhart. Wives and friends enjoyed a SPOTTING TELESCOPES The features of these screw- f o c u s t e l e s c o p e s are ;— 1. Sensitive focus 2. Critical defini t i o n a s a c o n sequence 3. Alignment of Te l e s c o p e o n the target not e a s i l y d i s - turbed. Three models arc available. 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T H E R I F L E M A N 53 dinner and social evening after tiie conclusion of the annual general meeting, provided in the restaurant, and it was decided to make it an annual event. » . » The championship of the Aberdeen H.G.A. has been won by that well-known rifle shot C.S.M. W. G. Walker, who in the final shoot had scores of 100 and 98. Sgt. C. M'Tavish was second with 99 and 98, and Sgt. J. S. Robertson third with 99, 97. The knock-out " tin- hat " handicap competition was won by Cpl. G. Thow in a shoulder- to-shoulder final against C.S.M. W. G. Walker. * * * The Worthing M.R.A. had a convincing win o, 21 points when they met 20 of the best marksmen that Midhurst and Fittleworth Rifle Clubs could provide at Petworth recently. » * » The Cambridge R.C. hope to be able to enter teams in the Cam bridge Town and County and Isle of Ely meeting to be held on Barton Road range on Saturday, 22nd June, and S.M.R.C. competitions will also be shot in during the summer. Big difficulty facing the club at the moment is that of premises, as the pre-war range is still being used for A.R.P. storage, etc. Members who are prepared to make any suitable building usable themselves, are searching for premises for a 20 or 25 yards range. » » . In their matches with Martin Walter's A team on 15th April, the Folkestone Gas team put up the best score of the season and have ensured their position at the top of the league, though there are still a few more to fire their final cards. Mr. W. Brockway (Folkestone Gas), who is now top of the league with an average of 98.1 and will win the Dover and Folkstone League medal, cannot be displaced from his position ; Mr. R. Henderson (Folkstone Gas), next with an average of 98, also cannot be beaten. * * The Leyland R.C. will be holding a small-bore open meeting from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, 29th, and from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, 30th June, 1946, at their well-known club ranges at Fox Lane (close to Leyland cricket ground). There are 16 events, and programmes are obtainable from Mr. W. Ratcliffe, 1, Regent Road, Leyland. In pre-war years one of the strongest Trades Rifle Associations was that of the Railwaymen. It will be noted with interest the great step towards revival of the L.M.S. Federation reported in this issue. With such a lead to inspire them, the Railways Athletic Association should lose no time to bestir the other three main line groups to summon sipiilar meetings, and we hope Mr. Holdaway, the hon. secretary of the R.A.A. will contact the pre-war hon. secretaries with such an object in view. In any case he is alert to the situation which has just developed, as he has asked Mr. E. Stanley of L.M.S., Wol- verton, to endeavour to revive the R.A.A. shooting section and good friend Stanley has decided to accept this office. The S.M.R.C. has been able to inform him and Mr. F. W. Bracegirdle that they will receive the warm and hearty co-operation of the old-time executive members of the railways as follows :—L.N.E.R. ; A. W. Canham, 24, Orchard Road ; H. W. Johnson, 17, Banklands Road (both of Darlington). G.W.R. : S. R. Bonsey, Chief Goods Manager's Office, Claims Dept., Bishop's Road, Paddington, W.2. S.R. : A. E. Wheeler, T.M.O. (Counci) Superintendent's Room, 240, Waterloo Station, S.E.I. It now rests very much with Railway riflemen how soon they can communicate with these leaders. Certainly we hope to run the Inter-Railways Competition of 10 a side match at 25 yards in the programme of the National Small-bore Meeting at Ham and Petersham on 7th to 14th September this year. Alas I the splendid Challenge Shield was destroyed by enemy action in May 1941. * * * On Friday, 10th May, 1946, at the London County Hall, a large assembly welcomed the revival of the City of London League when the founder, Mr. Kentish, was present to be elected president. Major R. H. Hore, hon. secretary, Mr. MacRae, hon. treasurer, Mr. Baker, statistical officer, Mr. J. Wright, auditor, and amongst the 12 divisional competition hon. secretaries the old-timer Mr. Dyer was included. Mr. G. Pethard was present to give a short address of welcome, and to answer questions. There is no doubt great developments will ensue when the league restarts in September 1946. Appended arc the results, H.P.S. Two members tied for third place. 500 I J. \V. Chamant, 478 ; 2 A, S. Davidson, 477 ; 3 C. F. Mills, 476. and H. \V. Sherlock, 476 ; 4 S. C. Fuller, 475 : 5 G. T. Redman, 470: 6 J. E. Joy, 463; 7 W. J. Saunders. 457 ; 8 S. F. Skeates, 456 ; 9 W. A. Devon. 448, \V. Harrison, 448, and W. J. Bryan, 448 ; 10 C. Wenman, 440 ; 11 A. L. Mace, 434. » » Mr. V. Jacobson, Rhyl, who lost an arm in the 1914-18 war, is a crack shot of the Rhyl and District Post Office R.C. and has won several trophies. * * * Mr. J. Goodfellow, the retiring chairman of the Maryport and District M.R. League, presided at the annual general meeting held in the Battery oh 4th April, 1946, when he presented the League Trophy to the leader of the winning team, hlr. J. Moffat, and the prize for the runners-up to Mr. H. Hunter of the Prospect team. For the highest individual aggregate Mr. G. Sewell was presented with the prize. The hon. secretary' and treasurer (Mr. G. D. McCracken) was thanked for his good services and re-elected with a new committee with all good wishes for another good year. « « At the Lincoln Victorj' Celebrations the Deputy Mayor (Cr. H. Bennett) presented the medals kindly provided by the City Council for small-bore rifle shooting. In opening the meeting, the Deputy Mayor expressed his pleasure that the rifle shooting has reached a complete and satisfactory conclusion. The City Council had spent a lot of time and money in providing sporting competitions and other attractions for the citizens on Victory Celebrations, but unfortunately the weather had prevented some entirely or had caused others to be curtailed. Although he himself was not a rifleman, he, was very pleased with the enthusiasm shown by people gathered there. In presenting the medals, he had a congratulatory word for each re cipient, with a special word or two for the young man of the A.T.C. and the youngest competitor fl4 years). Miss Pamela Kennett. the secretary's daughter, who won the Silver Medal in the Ladies' Com petition. Shooting friends at Maidstone will remember Secretary Kennett's activities before leaving that Kentish town, and be glad to know of the success of his daughter whom he has brought along the right road for our sport. 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W. Chamant, who was one point above the second man. J O R D A N & S O N S , L I M I T E D 116 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, W.C. 2 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK54 T H E R I F L E M A N Summer, 1946. ©bituanes P P U ^ J W J P i J I I — n > — » ? g c — ■ —W MAJOR C. R. HOLMES The passing of Major C. R. Holmes, the Founder and Hon. Secretary of the Richmond Home Guard R.C., at the age of 61 years, wasa.sad blow to the members. Major Holmes commanded the H.Q. Coy. of the 63rd Richmond Bn. His activities in organising the Sports Club, and the Suppers a n d C h i l d r e n ' s P a r t i e s w i l l b e r e m e m b e r e d f o r a l o n g t i m e . He was specially gifted for organisation. He was the originator of the gift of an endowed bed at a cost of £1,000 to the Rich mond Hospital, raised by himself and comrades of the Rich mond Home Guard ; for his services for this good cause he was m a d e a L i f e G o v e r n o r o f t h e H o s p i t a l . Major Holmes took a keen interest in the Richmond Home Guard R.C. since its inception until the day of his death. He leaves a young wife and two sons. me Late Mr. FRED KELSO of Glasgow It is with profound regret that we have to announce the death of .Mr. Fred Kelso, on 30th April, 1946, the senior partner of F. and R. Kelso, of Glasgow, who have been the agents and representatives of the S.M.R.C. in Glasgow and West of Scotland for two periods, totalling over 35 years. . M r. F r e d K e l s o h a s a l w a y s b e e n , i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h h i s brother, the late Mr. Robert Kelso, one of the Society's most enthusiastic supporters. As far back as 1908 Messrs. Kelso organised what was then known as the Glasgow Miniature Rifle Club League, and it was a regular weekly feature of Glasgow's rifle shooting programme, to take part in the weekly wapinschaws which were run by Messrs. Kelso in their shooting gallery at No. II, Jamaica Street, Glasgow. Messrs. Kelso donated the first trophy for small-bore rifle shooting in the West of Scotland, it was known as the " Kelso Cup" and was presented in 1910. Subsequently this firm presented innumerable trophies and prizes. The best known of these trophies being the " Kelso Shield " for the cham pionship of Lanarkshire Small-Bore League, the " Renfield Shield "' and the " Kelso Shield " No. 2, also a Lanarkshire trophy and several challenge cups and championship trophies for the Lanarkshire League, the West of Scotland Small-Borc Rifle Association and the Stirlingshire Rifle Association. At all S.M.R.C. meetings held in the West of Scotland, the late Mr. Fred Kelso and his firm were generous donators of prizes. It was due to a large extent of the enthusiastic interest in small-bore shooting which was taken by Mr. Fred Kelso that small-bore shooting became established in such strength in the Glasgow district, rising from a matter of eight clubs in the early days, to its present strength. -Mr. Fred Kelso was one of the founders of the Renfield R.C., and in his younger days was a regular member of their teams in both league and in open meeting shoots. Amongst the other honours accorded to this great patron of our sport was appointment some years ago as an honorary vice-president of the Scottish Police S.B.R.A., the Lanarkshire S.B.R.A. and the West of Scotland S.B.R.A., although he eventually relinquished office in the latter as he was not in accord with their policy. Riflemen in Scotland never had a truer friend than the late Mr. Fred Kelso. For many years, as above related, he worked heart and soul to increase interest in small-bore rifle | shooting, and his generosity in the cause will long be remem- ! bered. Mr . E. M. GIBSON Riflemen in the London District will be grieved to hear of the death of " Gibbie " or " E.M."—as he was often known, to distinguish him from " T.J."—" Gibbie " passed away on Friday, the 31st May, after three months' illness. He was a member of (he City of London, Addiscombe and E m b a n k m e n t R i fl e C l u b s . H e j o i n e d A d d i s c o m b e f o r 5 0 a n d ICQ yards shooting in the National League and was a prominent m e m b e r o f t h a t c l u b u n t i l h e r e t i r e d t o D e v o n s h i r e . H e w a s a fine shot at the longer distances. He was a member of the Embankment A team for some years and was one of the team that won the News of the Workl Cup in 1934. He also shot i n S . M . R . C . M e e t i n g s a t B i s l e y a n d a l s o t h e S u r r e y C o u n t y M e e t i n g s a n d h a d s e v e r a l s u c c e s s e s . H e w a s c h i e f r a n g e officer at some of the London County Meetings and was very efficient. "Gibbie" always had a smile and his was a happy and h u m o r o u s n a t u r e . H e w i l l b e l o n g r e m e m b e r e d b y t h e m e m b e r s o f t h e E m b a n k m e n t R . C . a s o n e o f t h e i r n u m b e r w h o s p e n t m o s t l u n c h t i m e s o n t h e L o r d W a k e fi e l d R a n g e o n Vi c t o r i a E m b a n k m e n t , m u n c h i n g s a n d w i c h e s , a n d d r i n k i n g t h e s e r g e a n t ' s " c h a r " w h i l s t d i s c u s s i n g a n d a r g u i n g a b o u t every subject under the sun, including of course rifle shooting, and the reason why bullets sometimes went where you did not w a n t t h e m t o g o . T h e y w e r e h a p p y t i m e s , o f t e n m a d e m o r e enjoyable by "Gibbie's" leg pulling. He loved a joke and was highly amused when he was the subject of one. H e w a s a l w a y s r e a d y w i t h a d v i c e f o r t h e n e w c o m e r a n d many riflemen today owe some of their skill to his advice. He was an expert shot and knew how to impart his knowledge to the beginner. He shot left-handed and was always amu.sed when he was referred to as one of the awkward squad. W h e n h e r e t i r e d t o D e v o n s h i r e t w o o r t h r e e y e a r s b e f o r e t h e w a r, h e i n v i t e d h i s f e l l o w m e m b e r s t o v i s i t h i m a t h i s country retreat. Many of theip did, more than once, and very enjoyable those visits were. He and Mrs. Gibson tjiways made everyone so welcome that one came away with the desire to return again as soon as possible, and do the same as he httd d o n e w h e n t h e i r t i m e c a m e t o r e t i r e . When the Home Guard was formed, " Gibbie " immediately offered his services and his knowledge of shooting was in valuable. We only heard from him occasionally during the war, but we knew he was doing all he could to help. One of the Embankment members paid him a visit last year, the first anyone has been able to make since 1939 and he found him just the same old " Gibbie." The news of his death came as ti shock and it does not seem possible that he has gone. He will be sadly missed by all his old pals. Mr . J. T . MANN. School attendance officer since 1940, Mr. Thomas John Mann, of 48, Marshall Avenue, died on 31st May. He was a founder member of the Bridlington M.R.C., and w a s a k e e n m a r k s m a n . Mr . HERBER T . N. PILBROW . A life-long member of friendly societies and for 45 years a prominent member of the Independent Order of Foresters, Mr. Herbert N. Pilbrow, 73, of 28, Prince's Avenue, Muswell Hill, died at his home on 24th May, after a long illness. T h e f u n e r a l w a s a t G o l d e r s G r e e n . Mr. Pilbrow had resided in the borough since 1918. In his younger days he was a " crack shot," being a member of the Alexandra Palace R.C. and a life member of the S.M.R.C. He was a member of the Organon Lodge (3233) of Free masons and of the Chapter of Iris 255. His work with the Independent Order of Foresters was his main interest. A member for 45 years of Court Erimus, No. 2012, he was a founder-secretary of the Court for 21 years. ' He was awarded the " Veterans Jewel " and subsequently became " High Chief Ranger" for London and South England from 1913—23. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKSummer, 1946. T H E R I F L E M A N 55 Correspondence ALIBIS The Editor, The Riftenum. D t S i i r S i r , We have heard so many excuses lor bad shooting on our local r a n g e t h a t w e h a v e t a b u l a t e d a l i s t o f t h e m . I n c a s e o t h e r c l u b s would like to copy, and perhaps add a few " new " ones, here they are :— 1. "I dropped my gun before I got here." 2. " What do yoti expect with some silly B dancing on the liring point." 3. " My elbow slipped just as I was about to sciueeze the trigger." 4. " Someone has been messing about with the sights of my rifle." 5 . " I h a d t h e s l i n g t o o t i g h t . " 6 . " I h a d t h e s l i n g t o o l o o . s e . " 7 . " T h i s ■ s o - a n d - s o ' a m m u n i t i o n , e t c . , e t c . , e t c . " 8. " The lights are too dull." 9. " The lights are too bright." 10. " My barrel must be worn out." 11. "1 never do well on this range, anyway." 12. "I couldn't see a darned thing through that "scope." Etc., etc., etc. Yours faithfully, G. M. MUNRO, Hon. Secretary, Wo r t h i n g M . R . A . The Editor, The RiJIeiiuin. i S H O U L D E R - T O - S H O U L D E R M A T C H E S * " D e a r S i r , Having " toured " Sussex with the Worthing team in shoulder-to- shoulder matches- with teams of 20 per side, since last September, and seen the great interest taken in both the shooting and social side of these events, 1 am of the opinion that small-bore shooting throughout the country would be much more popular than it is today if more competitions involving shoulder-to-shouldcr matches were encouraged by the S.M.R.C. and the County Associations. There is little doubt that miniature rifle clubs suflcr with"posta- litis." It would not occur to members of a darts team playing against another local teain to make the match a postal one, but it is quite common for rifle teams within a mile of each other, shooting in a league or other competition, to fire their match independent of their opponents except for witnessing. 1 should like to see a national shoulder-to-shoulder knock-out competition run something on the lines of the F.A. Cup draw. Teams could be first drawn against each other in districts, and so forth until the County final be reached, after which the S.M.R.C. could take a hand and pair off the winning teams of each county. Jn fact, if the country as a whole were also to be divided into areas the only teams who wpuld have to travel very far would be the semi-finalists and finalists, who, I am sure, would raise no objection especially if their travelling expenses could be partly paid from the proceeds of the entry fees. Yours faithfully, G. M. MUNRO, ^ „ H o n . S e c r e t a r y , Su.ssex County S.B.R.A. and Worthing M.R.A.■ Jersey, C.I., LJr/t May, 1946. The Editor, The Rifleman. .22 RIFLES Dear Sir, 1 do hope that you are not a rabid " film fan," and that the various members of the S.M.R.C. Council are not rabid " film ffins " either. Moreover that the maity readers of The Rifleman, while duly appre ciating the high tone and educational value of the average American film, yet feel that perhaps they could miss one or two of the many released for exhibition in the course of each year, without any sense of great loss—still able to lead happy, contented lives, kind husbands and indulgent parents. Because, if so— English readers ofjhe March, 1946, issue of the . imerican Rifleman must have been mildly amused, and somewhat coldly surprised no doubt, to see therein a letter written by a Mr. Hale of the well-known* P a r k e r - H a l e fi r m . I n t h i s l e t t e r M r . H a l e b e w a i l e d t h e f a c t t h a t although having many American-made rifles to repair, his firm was not permitted to import from America even the smallest component part (let alone new arms), and any such parts required had to be liand-made at considerable trouble and exptense. Most people might at first sight, no doubt, consider Mr. Hale's letter rather selfish in spirit, for, after all, it is common knowledge that England has just lately fought a rather stiff war, and, in order to save her own skin (and incidentally other peoples' skins as well), has been compelled to scatter all, or most, of our little savings to the f o u r w i n d s . That being so, dollars are scarce, and again it is common know ledge that all such dollars as are available are needed to purchase essential articles of food, such as dried eggs. Certainly, it would seem folly to squander any portion of our meagre supply of dollars on luxuries, or on buying more firearms, etc., t'rom America, particularly considering the fact that we have bought such a number of these articles during the last six years or so ! Well, well—so one would suppose, but a few weeks alter Mr. Hale's letter was published in the American RiHeman it was reported in the daily Pre.ss that a certain question had been put to Mr. Dalton, the Chancellor of our Exchequer, in the House of Commons. "Was Mr. Dalton aware that we were spending £18.000,000 per year on American films, and if so did he not consider it would be more advisable to dispense with a few of these films and so save dollars in order to enable us to purchase food, such as a tew more packets of those delectable dried eggs ! " Now that is the kind of question one would expect should please any ordinary man, but Mr. Dalton is made of very stern stuft indeed, and he had his answer pat. It was,to the effect that he was aware of exactly how much we were spending on American films, but even so, he would not cut the amount by one shilling because American films gave pleasure to the populace, and while he held office depriving the populace of their lawful pleasure was just the one thing he would not do. In a letter which went to the Board of Trade—it was pointed out, with reference to the above, that besides the good people who took their pleasure in seeing American films, quite a number of eqijally good people took their pleasure in target shooting with small-bore rifle and pistol. That many of these had no target arms, and could not obtain any (such arms not being made in England at present), and that such arms could in fact be obtained only from America. Therefore, were it but possible to dispense with one, two or more of these American films from just one of our yearly programmes, enough dollars could be set aside to provide enough rifles and pistols of American manufacture to satisfy public demand for a considerable time to come. A courteous reply was duly received to the effect that, while it was all very interesting and all very sad, nothing could really be do^ne about it at present because " at present it was necessary to consider the greatest good of the greatest number." What a beautiful phrase that is ! And what a very queer world ' we've come back to ! 1 don't know of course how many riflemen m England are without rifles or require new ones. I don t know when rifles of English make will be available. But 1 do know that the local Junior Training Corps have no .22 rifles and can t get any ; that about 98 per cent of the .22 rifles in Jersey pre-war were politely and carefully looted by " Jerry " (after promising not to do so, ot course) ;-that the powers that be do not seem to vievv with any degree of enthusiasm the suggested scheme for replacing these rities with a confiscated German equivalent. And I do know that, say, o per cent of £18,000,000 would buv quite a number of Winchester ps, and/or Remington 5 B.T.s at 25 to 30 dollars each ; that a .22 rifle lasts a very long time indeed, and that, though I've Seen a very many American films since the occupation came to an end, yet 1 can t recaU one which has left any lasting impression upon my mind, or one which I could not have quite happily " missed seeing." It would be interesting to learn the views of other rifleless .22 riflemen on the subject. Yo u r s f a i t h f u l l y, G. E. PIROUET. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK56 T H E R I F L E M A N SuMMEK, 1946. Sunningdale, Berks. 1th May, 1946. The Editor, The Rifleman. .22 MAUSER RIFLE D e a r S i r , I was very interested in Mr. E. G. Pirouet's letter regarding the .22 Mauser rifle, as I have one of these which I purchased in 1938. It is the Championship de Luxe model, weighing Bibs. 6oz., and is fitted with a Parker-Hale " Sportarget " aperture sight. I am afraid my experience with this rifle was rather unfortunate. Returning to small-bore shooting after an absence of 20 years, as a n e n g i n e e r a n d a n e x - Te r r i t o r i a l , I l o o k e d a r o u n d f o r w h a t I c o n sidered to be the best all-round rifle, and chose the Mauser. How wrong I was to break new ground ! Appearing at my new club. Ham and Petersham, with this weapon, I found that I was as welcome and as conspicuous as if I had turned up to play for the M.C.C. at Lord's in grey flannel trousers and brown boots. Many members compared the rifle seriously and unfavourably with the " pump action " type Winchester used on fair grounds, and at least one member objected to the Secretary against its use on the range on the ground that it did not comply with S.M.R.C. regulations, having a bolt action and magazine. Both the Secretary and Match Captain advised me to sell it and buy a second-hand B.S.A. or Vickers (new being then unobtainable) as otherwise I would never improve my shooting. Nevertheless, 1 stuck to my Mauser, although I found that the aperture sight, being attached to wood and not metal, was unsatisfactory. As I was shooting for my own amusement, I used the open U sight and shot without a sling, and under those conditions within a short period I was regularly returning cards of 93 to 95 on the 50 and 25 yard open-air ranges. Those scores were, of course, useless for competition or match shooting, and I found that when my fellow members discovered that I was not interested in all the gadgets and refinements commonly employed to boost scores into the 99's and lOO's, or even in the attainment of such scores with so many artificial aids and appliances, they lost all interest jn me, and 1 was left severely alone. Thus di.scouraged, after two seasons I reverted to full-bore shooting at Bisley, and the Mauser has only been used occasionally for rabbit shooting. As a rifle, however, I found it a delight to handle and shoot with, the balance being partieularly fine, and the bolt action exceptionally smooth and sure. With Mr. Pirouet, I believe that, given a satis factory aperture sight, it could hold its own with any of the champion .22 rifles of today. Yo u r s f a i t h f u l l y, A. SCOTT RUSSELL, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E. Oxford. H r M a y, 1 9 4 6 . The Editor, The Rifleman. D e a r S i r, Mr. Pirouet is to be congratulated on his most interesting and lively article, coupled with the excellent photographs of the Mauser rifles. If they are good in performance they are certainly good in elevation, a feature lacking in some British and Ameriean .22 -rifles. The light rifle certainly " takes the eye " and with an aperture sight the heavy backsight out of the way it would look as well as It shoots. The barrel of the light model is 23iin. only. Why ■fl everywhere keep barrels so short on sports model rifles ? A great mistake, I consider, both from an accuracy and aiming point of view. Agreeing with Mr. Pirouet that the American variety m design is consequent on the demand from a 130 million population, yet it has been asserted that 2 per cent only of the Ameri- cans joining up in this war had ever handled a rifle. Before leaving Mr. Pirouet, 1 hope and trust he will give some more articles on the rifles he has tried out. ^ i n t e r e s t i n g r i fl e d r e a m , a n d I f e e l compelled and hope others will follow suit, to comment on his super rifle, with a few words on my own dream rifle. Am at a loss to understand the reason for all the wood, and I don't like the short barrel. Mr. Banks wants it strongly made, but they are all strongly made today. My streamlined sporting .22 rifle would be on the lines of a single barrelled, hammerless, full pistol grip shot gun, with a top flat rib on the 26in. tapered barrel. A longer friend than a shot gun, and single shot or repeater, but not automatic. Emphasising the pistol gi'ip, I am surprised that stocks on Martini action rifles have not been universally pistol-gripped to fit the action, improving both appearance and giip. Built on these lines, I have the impression that my rifle would be more popular than Mr. Banks's. Also, in the encouragement oLServicc rifle shooting, Mr. Editor, I note that the N.R.A. has taken the very progressive step of hiring out rifles to individuals and clubs. Service rifle shooting has been an expensive sport in the past, and all county rifle a.ssociations should encourage the liiring of these rifles. Jn comparison'with other sports, target shooting is somewhat lacking in variety. My ideal rifle club of the future would be a combination of .22 and .303 .shooting with a four distance range of 25, 50, 100 and 200 yards. Our .22 rifles of today are super excellent firearms, and it is a waste of energy to limit their performance to 100 yards. Use the .22 at 200 yards as well as the .303. About 40 years ago I had good results with the .22 at a 6-inch bull at 200 yards. What could be done today ? Developed on these lines, what a fillip to the rifle industry and the sport in general. Ad referendum. Yours sincerely, R. FORREST . 30//( May, 1946. The Editor, The Rifleman. ILLEGAL USE D e a r S i r, Whilst one can sympathise with Mr. Magee's natural desire to be able to retaliate if confronted with an armed marauder, I think that on reflection he must but agree that to arm all and sundry would be courting trouble. Only a small percentage of housebreakers have so far been found to possess revolvers, and the police, themselves undrmed, seem to have little difficulty in tackling these pests at close quarters. Now a certain amount of skill is necessary to be effective with a revolver, skill which the ordinary householder does not possess, and one can imagine what might happen if Mr. X, coming home late at night a little the worse for wear, staggers up the wrong garden path. He would probably be hit by at least one chance bullet whilst several nervous residents were popping away at him from bedroom windows. During World War One I believe that more casualties were caused to British officers by British revolvers than to the enemy. Whilst the ordinary citizen and the police go unarmed, the average burglar will not bother to acquire a weapon, but deal out small arms to all and sundry, and the house-breaker will soon be engaged in gun fights reminiscent of Chicago at its worst. As an ex-member of the City of London Special Constabulary, 1 can assure Mr. Magee that the skilful u.se of one's two hands, some times aided by the use of a truncheon flicked out of the trouser pocket, leaves little to be desired in an emergency. The crook who carries a gun is usually a coward at heart, and can be dealt with accordingly. Yo u r s f a i t h f u l l y, CYRIL MANN, Hon. Secretary, P o w e r fl e x R . C . Royal Grammar School, Guildford Mr. A. J. B. Green, who is retiring as headmaster of the Guildford Royal Grammar School, submitted his terminal report for the last time to the governors at their meeting in the Guildhall on Thursday, 16th May. It was agreed that Mr. L. Powell (chairman) should draft, for re cording on the minutes of the meeting, the appreciation and gratitude of the governing body of Mr. Green's devoted and wise headmastership for 27 years, during which the school has not only maintained its tradition but definitely enhanced its prestige. Mr. Green returned thanks. Boys on the school roll this term number 374 against 380 at this time last year. The school shooting team \von the Country Life competition with 854 points, the highest score ever gained in the competition. The school have also won the Surrey Advertiser chal lenge cup, with 2,275 ; 1st Cadet Bn. The Queen's " A " being second with 2,252. Mr. H. Gammon said that the shooting successes must have a wonderful effect on the whole school, giving every boy pride in it. An excellent report was read from Col. Chitty following his inspection of the J.T.C. At the Certificate " A " examination of the J.T.C. at the end of last term 39 out of 41 candidates passed in Part I, and 24 out of 26 in Part II. Mr. and Mrs. Terrill, of Godalming, are presenting a challenge cup to the J.T.C. in memory of their son, Douglas Alexander Terrill, who lost his life as a test pilot during the war. The chained librai-y is at the school again, after being stored for safety by the Corporation during the war. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKSummer, 1946. T H E R I F L E M A N 57 Federation of L.M.S. Railway Clubs REPOR T OF MEETING HELD AT DERBY RAILW AY INSTITUTE, 17th APRIL, 1946. Present :—Mr. S. H. Scholcs, Labour and Establishment Dept., W a t f o r d ; L t . - C o l . H . R i i d g a r d , M o t i v e P o w e r S u p e r i n t e n d e n t , Watford ; Mr. E. Stanley, Works Superintendent's Office, Wolver- ton ; Mr. E. C. Kemp, Secretary's Office, Watford ; Mr. W. J.. Campbell, Divisional Welfare Supervisor, Glasgow ; Mr. J. Harris, Divisional Welfare Supervisor, Derby : Mr. G. S. Hill, Divisional Welfare Supervisor, Manchester ; Mr. R. Hislop, Divisional Welfare Supervisor, London ; Mr. F. Langridge, Labour and Establishment Office, Watford. Representatives of L.M.S. Rifle Clubs :—W. Foiheringhorne imd J. Greig (Motherwell), F. J. Kiddy' (Rugby). L. Miller (Bow Works), H. Curwen (St. Pancras O.C.A.), R. H. Lickorish (Bletchley), R. Walker (Stonebridge Park), H. W. Smith (Nottingham), C. A. Co.x (Stoke), F. W. Bracegirdlc and G. W. Pocock (Derby), P. B. Glen- dinning (Sheffield), C. Wood (Cur/.on Street, Birmingham), J. H. Brown, (Lawley Street, Birmingham), A. W. Berry (Euston), G. W. Graham (Stanley, Liverpool), T. Cogger (Ancoats, Manchester), S. E. Rattle (Garston), S. Brothcrton (Buxton), A. Stein (Carlisle), A. Sinclair (Horwich), W. St;trk (Glasgow). Mr. Scholes (in the chair) said the object of bringing the repre sentatives of the various L.M.S. Rifle Clubs together was to ascertain if there is a real desire to revive the former activities of the Federation of Rifle Clubs, which since its inception in 1925 had promoted on an " all line" basis competitive matches at Bisley, and an inter national shoot between railway teams from Britain, Canada and U.S.A. He stated that details respecting the constitution and objects of the Federation had been circulated, but for the benefit of a number of representatives present of newly formed clubs ga\e some further historical facts, and said that in his view the present time was very opportune for revival of the Federation. In addition to the old e n t h u s i a s t s t h e r e w e r e t h e m e n f r o m t h e H o m e G u a r d w h o w o u l d probably now have a taste for rifle shooting, there were men return ing from the Forces, and also there were the youths who would be joining Cadet Corps. Mr. Scholes then asked Mr. Stanley, who had been long associated with the Federation in an official capacity, to kindly give fuller in formation on the past activities of the organisation. Mr. Stanley gave an account of the history of the Federation, the building up of competitive shooting, and the fine record held by L.M.S. men in the matches held at Bisley and elsewhere under the auspices of the Society of Miniature Clubs, etc. The Chairman then asked the meeting to register its view as to reviving the Federation, and it was the unanimous vote that it should be revived. Mr. Scholes said he had gieat pleasure in proposing that Lt.-Col. H. Rudgard, who was very keen on the revival of the Federation, and who had done such good work for it in the past, be elected Chairman of the Management Committee ; Mr. Miller of Bow Works seconded, and Lt.-Col. Rudgard was unanimously elected.. The chair was then taken by Lt.-Col. Rudgard, who stated he would do everything possible to get the Federation functioning again on sound lines, and on his tours of the line he would take the oppor tunity of calling on the secretaries of L.M.S. Rifle Clubs to see how they were progressing. He hoped they would encourage the young people in the Service to take part in the recreation, and emphasised the need for self-help in building up a strong and healthy organisation. The S.M.R.C. now had over 4,(K)0 Small-bore Rifle Clubs affiliated to the Society, and over 1,500 of these had been formed in 1945, and he looked forward to the L.M.S. Federation maintaining its former high position in the rifle shooting world. The new Chairman of the Management Committee then proceeded with the items on the agenda as follows:— 1 . E L E C T I O N O F P R E S I D E N T O F T H E F E D E R AT I O N Meeting agreed it should be left to the Chairman to approach the right person for the position. (NOTE.—Mr. G. L, Darbyshire, Vice-President, L.M.S. Railway Company, has kindly consented to become the President of the Federation.) 2 . V I C E - P R E S I D E N T O F T H E F E D E R AT I O N Lt.-Col. Rudgard submitted the name of Mr. Ivatt, the Company's C.M.E., for consideration by the meeting. Proposed by Mr. Cox (Stoke), and seconded by Mr. Cogger (Ancoats, Manchester), that Mr. Ivatt should be invited to become their vice-president.—Carried. 3 . H O N O R A R Y S E C R E TA R Y O F T H E F E D E R AT I O N Proposed by Mr. Cogger (Ancoats) and seconded by Mr. Bracegirdle (Derby), that Mr. Stanley should be invited to continue the position he had held so well in the past. (Carried.) Mr. Stanley said he accepted the wish of the meeting on the c o n d i t i o n t h a t w h e n t h e F e d e r a t i o n w a s o n i t s f e e t a g a i n a n o t h e r m a n w o u l d b e f o u n d t o c a r r y o n t h e d u t i e s . • ' 4. HONORAR Y FINANCIAL SECRET AR Y OF THE FEDERA TION Proposed by Mr. Graham (Liverpool) and seconded by Mr. Pocock (Derby) that Mr. Kemp (Watford) should be invited to con tinue his good work on behalf of the Federation. (Carried.) Mr. Kemp agreed on the condition that he be relieved of the duty at the end of the year. 5. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE FEDERA TION Proposed by Mr. Curwen (St. Pancras) and seconded by Mr. Cogger (Ancoats) that Mr. Scholes should be invited to hold this position. (Carried.) 6 . H O N O R A R Y A U D I T O R O F T H E F E D E R A T I O N Proposed by Mr. Kemp (Watford) and seconded by Mr. Smith (Nottingham) that Mr. Hawkins, Electrical Accormtant, Watford H.Q., who had audited their balance sheet for many years, should be asked to continue his good services to the Federation. (Carried.) 7 . M A N A G E M E N T C O M M I T T E E O F T H E F E D E R AT I O N This comprises one representative from each affiliated club, elected by the club members, the officers of the Federation as ex- officio members and one Welfare officer of the Company to be nominated by the Chief Officer for Labour and Establishment. The Chairman stated he would obtain the name of the Welfare O f fi c e r - c o n c e r n e d . (NOTE.—Mr. W. J. Campbell, Welfiue Officer, Glasgow, will serve on the Management Committee). 8. CAPT AIN Proposed by Mr. Curwen (St. Pancras) and seconded by Mr. Smith (Nottingham) that the election of this officer should be leH over until the commencement of the next shooting season. (Carried.) 9 . O B J E C T S O F T H E F E D E R AT I O N To promote small-bore shooting, line competitions such as the annual prize meeting, winter league, and individual postal com petitions. To select and control the L.M.S. Railway Team for the railway shooting competition, held at Bisley, and the international team shoot between Britain, Canada and the U.S.A. 10. AFFILIA TION FEE It was proposed and seconded that the annual fee of a club affiliated to the L.M.S. Federation should be 10s., with no minimum as in the past, and that an individual member of the staff could join the Federation'by payment of Is. per annum where no L.M.S. R.C. existed in his district. (Carried.) 11 . F I N A N C I A L Y E A R The Federation's financial year was from the 1st January to the 31st December and the Chairman announced that the balance in hand at the end of 1945 was £11 6s. 5d., thanks to the care taken by Mr Kemp during the war years to safeguard theu resources. Proposed by Mr. Curwen (St. Pancras) and seconded by Mr. Cox (Stoke) that the usual fee of two guineas for services rendered should be made to Mr. Kemp. (Carried.) 12. COMPETITIONS Proposed by Mr. Brotherton (Burton) and seconded by Mr. Graham (Liverpool) that the next annual prize meeting should be held at Derby in April 1947, following the conclusion of the Winter League, which Mr. Stanley suggested should start in October 1946. ^*"^Prooosed by Mr. Curwen (St. Pancras) and seconded by Mr. Greig (Motherwell) that the basis of the Wmter League Competition should be a team of six to shoot and five to count. (Carried.) The Chairman, in concluding the meeting and thanking all those present for their keen interest, asked for names of volunteers to be forwarded to the present secretary of the Federation by the rifle clubs for the posts of honorary secretary and honorary financial secretary so that these could be considered for nonunation by the■ iVlanagement Committee before Messrs. Stanley and Kemp vacated "''^Aiso would all L.M.S. Rifle Club's deciding to affiliate to the Federation sign and forward to the hon. secretary (Mr. Stanley) the appropriate form, and remit the 10s annual subscription to the Federa tion's hon. financial secretaiy, Mr. E. C. Kemp, Transfer Office, Secretary's Office, Watford, H.Q. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK5 8 T H E R I F L E M A N S U M M E R , 1 9 4 6 . Competition Notes and Comments Noilingham University won the first division of the fnter-Univer- sity League and are therefore entitled to be the first holders of the cup presented by Lt,-Col. Sir Lionel Fletcher, C.B.E., Chairman of the S.M.R.C. They were undefeated. Manchester A and Leeds A were second and third respectively, with II points each out of a possible 14, and Manchester had the best aggregate in the division. Aberdeen University were first in Division 2 and Cambridge University B were second. The winning team was much too strong for their opponents. Durham University (Newcastle) and Durham University (Durham) tied in match points at the hetid of the third division, but as the former had the best aggregate they were placed first. * * * There was a good response to our invitations to compete in the National League, which is probably the most interesting of the Nat ional competitions, at least in the summer. This also carries with it the title of the S.M.R.C. Team Championship, and it is won by the winner of the first division. Entries totalled 159, 14 more than last year, and these have been graded in 24 divisions of six teams and three of five teams. ' Unfortunately, cards were difficult to get, and a late start was m a d e . T h e B r i t i s h s u m m e r i s a s h o r t o n e a n d i t i s d i f fi c u l t t o g e t the matches completed before the light fails for those teams who have to shoot in tfip evening during the autumn. It also makes it awkward for those teams whose members like to attend S.M.R.C. and County meetings. Tw i c k e n h a m A s t a r t e d w e l l i n D i v i s i o n I a n d m a d e 1 , 9 7 0 i n t h e i r first match. They are fortunate in having F. A. Foxon in their team this season, but this is only because Hendon and Cricklcwood have lost their range, and until their new one is constructed. City of Birmingham A made 1,962 and Ham and Petersham A 1,959. All t h r e e t e a m s w o n . The City of Birmingham R.C. are particularly strong, both in shooting strength and numbers. They entered 10 teams, probably the biggest entry from any club in this competition, and their B and C teams actually made higher scores than their A in the first round. From the scores made in a large number of cases, there is not much wTong with rifles and ammunition. It is a remarkable testi mony to British workmanship that so many rifles have retained their accuracy for so long, and in some instances the ravages of war-time use in teaching people in the Services how to shoot. * * ■ * The revival of that popular competition, the Provincial Citie.s and Boroughs, was most welcome, and 62 teams shot. This competition was open to teams of 10 competitors, residents of the city, town or borouah they were shooting for, and it was shot in two stages, the first in March and the second in April. It was last won by Birming ham in 1939 and the same city won it in 1938 also, the scores then were 3,964 and 3,975 respectively. The latter is the record for the competition. Heston and Isleworth won this year with a score of 3,953, Perth were second with 3,941, and as this was the highest score of a Scottish team they won the Wyllie Barr and Ross Trophy. Twickenham were third with 3,938 and Cardiff were fourth with 3,933. * * * The final tables of the Industrial League are presented in this issue and we are glad to report that much increased interest is being shown in this event, which is confined to teams connected with factories and workshops only. The introduction of the Engineers' League shields for purely engineers' teams has had some effect upon its popularity, a n d w e f e e l s u r e t h a t c l u b s c o n n e c t e d w i t h i n d u s t r y w i l l b e a l l t h e keener when they appreciate they have such an interesting competition provided solely for their benefit. The first division was won by Kynoch A team by two points from Rolls-Royce A. Ardeer A were third and they were only one point lower than the second team. They were the winners last year, however, and we feel sure they do not mind handing over the trophy to their co-employees. This was quite a good division,, and only five points covered the second to the ninth teams. The second division was won by Bristol Aeroplane Co. A team who beat the second team, Kodak A, by tw'o points. Hamiltons,. Alvis A and R.A.E. A also did very well in this division, and they" were all level ; only one point worse off than Kodak. No. 4 Main tenance Unit won the third division by four points from Daimler A and Glostcr Aircraft Co. A, but Daimler had the best aggregate in t h e i r s e c t i o n . W e s t w o o d W o r k s a n d M i l e s A i r c r a f t a l s o s h o t w e l l . Geo. Mann and Co., Ltd. won Division 4 and Automotive were second ; the latter shot equally as well as the winners, but were beaten c m t w o o c c a s i o n s . In most of the divisions there were quite narrow margins amongst ihe leading teams, which gives evidence that most teams had to shoot hard to maintain the leading places. In only two cases were there runaway victories, and in each of these the team was penalised for exceeding the permitted improvement over the average submitted. * * T h e r e w e r e s e v e r a l k e e n m a t c h e s i n t h e s i x t h r o u n d o f t h e A section of the Newx of. the WorUl Team Competition, although the scoring was not really high. The best was by Falkirk Lord Roberts A who made 795 and clearly beat Leicester and District A, who made 790. It was a close thing between two of the best teams in Scotland, Bonaccord A and Perth City and County A, and the former just got through with 794 to 793. Another local match, that b e t w e e n H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m B a n d T w i c k e n h a m r e s u l t e d i n a c l o . s c victory for the former with a score of 793 to 792. In the B section Alexandra Palace D and Dundee City Police did best with 778 each, and both teams won easily. The next best were .Modern Machine Tools A and Pcppard A with 777 each, and these teams also won comfortably. After the above round the eight surviving teams in each section were amalgamated, and the draw was made for the first combined round. This created no stiiprises, and where a B section team was paired with one from the A section they lost the match. In some instances two As or two Bs were paired and one in the A section, Bonaccord A and Perth City and County B, provided a close finish, where the former won by one point with scores of 790 and 789 re spectively. The best score of the round was 799 by Mountain Ash Constitutional. This team made 797 in the second combined round and knocked out Bonaccord A who made 790. Falkirk Lord Roberts A (792) just won against L.N.E.R., Darlington, who made 791. Leeds R. and R.C. A made 787 and beat Modern Machine Tools by four points, and Dundee City Police (775) overcame Lincoln Centre A by five points. All teams were specially witnessed in the semi-final and this presumably brought scores down considerably. Leeds A team were top scorers with 790 and they beat Dundee City Police, who could o n l y m a k e 7 7 5 . F a l k i r k L o r d R o b e r t s A m a d e 7 8 8 a n d M o u n t a i n Ash Constitutional could only do 781. This was much below the previous form shown by both teams. It will be observed that the finalists were Falkirk Lord Roberts A team—the holders of the trophy—and Leeds A team. The shooting of both teams were specially witnessed ; Falkirk by T. Walker, S.M.R.C. Scottish representative, and Leeds by F. C. Bracegirdle, who has been representing the S.M.R.C. in the Midlands. Falkirk regained their form in this match and made 793, and as Leeds could only do 783, Falkirk retained possession of the cup, and they arc congratulated on their second success in continuous years. * * * The Junior Spring Conipetition was quite a success, although the 124 entries received were 11 below those of last year. This was not too bad, but the move was in the wrong direction and we much prefer it should be the other way. The Major Section for the Sir Phillip Richardson's Trophy was won by Perth City and County Juniors fbr the third year in succession with a score of 787. This trophy has only been shot for on four occasions, and it has been in Scotland all the time. It was won for the first time in 1943 by Largs and District Juniors, and Perth City and County have had it ever since. The second prize in the A section was won by Sedbergh School A team who made 777. The Minor Section was won by Magdalen College School, Brackley, C team with a .score of 767 ; this just beat Reigate Grammar School, who took the second place with 766. * * * The popular competition for the Army Cadet Force received an entry of 245 teams. *" There are two cups to shoot for, both presented by the proprietors of the News of the World, one for the best team, and the other for the county with the best 10 teams. The te'am cup was won by B Coy., 5th C.B.'East Surrey Regt., and Surrey won the County cup again, but this time with a slightly reduced score. All 25 teams in the final stage were specially witnessed by persons appointed by the S.M.R.C., and the winners are congratulated on the fine increase of score from 911 in the second stage to 950 in the final. The second team, E Coy., 5th C.B. The Queen's Royal Regt., who won the cup on the two previous occasions, also did better, and WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKSUMMKR, 1946. THE improveii from 926 lo 939. UiihCoy., 7th Bn. Royal Warwickshire Rcgl. jiimpecl from 922 to 932, but No. 4 Coy., 1st C.B. Angus Bn. c o u l d o n l y i m p r o v e o n e p o m i f r o m 9 2 7 t o 9 2 8 . T h e l i fi h t e a m , York 1-ishcrgatc A-.C.F., could not quite keep up their form, and they just struck a bad patch in dropping from 944 to 927. 4: « * Another \Nintcr League is now complete, rather late perhaps, but there was some dilTiculty in obtaining cards. This entry was not so big as we have had recently but that was due to conhning it to clubs whose County Associations were not active. This no doubt had the clfect of preventing a great number of teams frotn entering w h o w o u l d h a v e l i k e d t o d o s o . T h i s b a n h a s n o w b e e n l i f t e d a i t d citibs tnay enter in future although their County Associations may be active. We hope clubs will generously support the activities of their County Associations and take part in its competitions. The officials of these Associations are doing a big job quite voluntarily for the beneftt of rifle shooting in their counties and should he sup ported wholeheartedly by every club in the respective counties. W h i l s t t h e S . M . R . C . c a n o b t a i n c o n t a c t s o v e r a w i d e r fi e l d t h a n a County can. a County can give yott more intimate contact with local c l u b s t h a n t h e S . M . R . C . a r e a b l e t o d o . City of Cardifl" A won the first division and averaged 494.09 for the 11 tiiatches, a very fine performatice. They won this quite easily frotn the second team. Borough of Wandsworth A, and this was no doubt due to the inability of a good many of the best teams to enter owing to the above-tnentioned restriction. We are not attempting to minimise Cardifl""s victory, which was a good one, but the division might have been stronger. It is not often we get four tcatns with equal points at the hetid of a division, but it happened in Division 2 where Carmarthen and District, Wick Old Stagers A, City of London Police A and B.L. Mersea Island A finished the season with 14 points each. The final positions were decided according to aggregate. Nearly 30 teams were penalised through exceeding the pertnitted i m p r o v e m e n t o v e r t h e a v e r a g e t h e y s u b m i t t e d . W e c o n s i d e r t h i s rule one of the best there is for maintaining interest. Teatiis keep their position in the table due to their increased ability and it does prevent teams from obtaining prizes through a miscalculation on the part of their secretary when entry is made. >}: 4: * A record entry of 874 teams was received for the National Team Handicap, thus proving once again the popularity of this competi tion. Not only is this competition taken seriously by a good nutnber of teams, but, on the other hand, it provides a good deal of amuse- tnent arnongst club members, especially when a cotnpetitor has to get an 8 or a 9 to drop the required number of poirtts and promptly gets a central carton. The humour such an iticident provides, com bined with the ability of the weaker teams to shoot up with the cracks, is the reason why this competition attracts such a big entry. A league shot on the same lines might not appeal to some clubs, but we feel sure it would get plenty of support from others. Naturally such a high entry should provide plenty of big scores and it did. Ten teams made 400, 30 made 399, 53 scored 398 and 78 made 397, There were also numerous scores of 396, 395 and so on, down to 390, scores that are never reached by many of the teams shooting under gun scores conditions, it was bad luck for those teams who were knocked out, although making scores of 399, 398 and 397. One would feel almost secure with such a total, but under the special conditions such results are bound to occur . * * * The support given to the first competition for teams in the Air Training Corps was most encouraging. The Challenge Cup was kindly presented by Major John H. Smith of Lincoln, and, in addition, small silver cups were given to each member of the winning team and medals to each member of the other four leading teams ; 140 entries were received for the second stage, and the 25 leading teams in that stage were entitled to shoot in the final stage under witnesses specially appointed by the S.M.R.C. The first place was secured by 100 Squadron (Keighley) who increased their score from 739 in the second stage to 756 in the final. 812 Squadroir (Technical School, Lurgan) were second, but this team could not quite keep up their form of the second stage and dropped from 763 to 750. The third team, 30 T Squadron (Cardilf), improved a few points from 742 to 746, and 1179 Squadron (Selby) made a big advance from 696 to 736. The fifth team, 1016 Squadron (Berwick-on-Tweed), also did better in .scoring 735 as against 725. That England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland were represented in the prize list for the final stage was exeellent. 59 The first season of the Wales and Monmouthshire League, after its ret ival, is now complete, and we congratulate the prize winners in each of the five divisions upon their successes. The two leading teams in the first division. City of Cardifl" A, who won, and Mountain .Ash Constitutional A, who were second, are easily the two best teams in Wales on their present form, and either one of them is almost certain to beat any other opponents in their country. Both of them^ made 16 points each, but Cardiff were best in aggregate by 23 points." T h e r e w a s a c l o s e fi n i s h a l s o i n t h e s e c o n d d i v i s i o n , w h e r e C a r m a r t h e n a n d D i s t r i c t B d e f e a t e d M o u n t a i n . A s h C o n s t i t u t i o n a l B b y t w o p o i n t s . A c t u a l l y, t h e l a t t e r t e a m h a d t h e b e s t a g g r e g a t e b y 2 9 points, but as often happens in league matches, they were unlucky to lose one more match than the division leaders. The third division was quite an exciting one. where three points covered the first four teams. B Coy. 1st Derbyshire H.G. .A beat Swansea C by one point only ; Monmouth and District B were two points behind the leader, and D. Morgan Rees and Sons were three p o i n t s b e l o w. S w ' a n s e a C h a d e a s i l y t h e b e s t a g g r e g a t e , b e i n g 2 6 p o i n t s a h e a d o f D e n b i g h H . G . There is nothing e.xtraordinary to report about Division 4, which Swansea D easily won with an unbeaten record, but it was a much c l o s e r a t f a i r i n D i v i s i o n 5 w h e r e M C o y, A c r e f a i r t i e d w i t h B C o y. 1st Denbighshire H.G. C team. The aggregate decided the result, and ;is M Coy. Acrefair were 25 points better off in that respect they were placed first. . * * » After a very fine match in the final of the Browne .Martin Com petition, shot on the ranges of the Tw ickenham Rifle Club. Hamiltons R.C. A team repeated their success of the previous season and re tained the trophy. The scores were : Hamiltons A 497, Ham and P e t e r s h a m A 4 9 6 . We a r e m u c h i n d e b t e d t o Tw i c k e n h a m R . C . . n o t only for use of their range, but also for providing tea for competitors and officials. The finalists for the Scottish Cup were Perth City and County A team and Edinburgh Citizens A team, both being amongst the most f a m o u s c l u b s n o r t h o f t h e b o r d e r. B o t h t e a m s e x p r e s s e d a d e s i r e f o r a s h o u l d e r - t o - s h o u l d e r s h o o t a n d a r r a n g e m e n t s w e r e m a d e f o r the match to be shot on the range of the Dunfermline R.C., where t h e c l u b e n t e r t a i n e d t h e t e a m s r o y a l l y. P e r t h C i t y a n d C o u n t y s h o t magnificently and made the highest possible score of 800 points and won the match by 13 points. This shoot was a record for a final in any S.M.R.C. competition, and the members of the team. Miss M. E. Millar, J. D. Nicoll. R. Wilson, and A. J. Nicoll arc heartily con gratulated upon their achie\ement. « * 4 : The Scottish League is now running again and we give the results of ihe first round in this issue. There was quite a good entry, and 31 teams weie graded into five divisions ; seven in Division 1 and six each in Divisions 2, 3, 4 and 5. As Division 1 extends to 14 rounds, many of the match periods are weekly, and the leading teams will therefore have a busy time this season. Round 2 of Division 1 is also included in the results we have given. One match in the second round should be particularly mentioned. Edinburgh Citizens went to Falkirk and shot their match shoulder- to-shoulder with that team, and this resulted in a win for the Citizens who made 1,950 against Falkirk's 1,938. No exceptional scores have so far been made. Bonaccord's figures have been rather low, but presumably they have not yet fielded their best team and that is the reason for their moderate showing, The new class of Marksman Badge, the expert, will commence on 1st January, 1947. Competitors in this class will require to make not less than 194 points on the deliberate cards and 188 on the time- limit cards. This will close the gap now prevailing between the A c l a s s a n d M a s t e r - s h o t s . WEST OF SCOTLAND Referring to the announcement made in our Summer issue, it is with regret that the S.M.R.C. has to advise that owing to the dearth of .22 shooting requisites we have not yet been able to equip our agents : Messrs. F. & R. Kelso, 20/22, Citizen Lane, Glasgow C.I, but they are always ready and willing to give advice and services as far as possible. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK60T H E R I F L E M A NSummer, 1946. The Miss MARJORIE MILLAR Junior Champion of Scotland f o r t h e Sir Harry Lauder Challenge Cup Photo by courtesy of " P e r t h s h i r e A d v e r t i s e r " The " Browne Martin " Challenge Cup Competition 1945-6 C U P F O R H A M I L T O N S F O R S E C O N D Y E A R Excellent shooting by the Hamlltons Brush Works Rifle Club A team enabled them to win the Browne Martin Cup competition for the second year in succession. The match was shot on the Twickenhan ranges against Flam and Petersham A and the works team are to be congratulated on beating such a famous team by one point. After the final, a shoulder-to-shoulder match was shot between Hamiltons A, Ham and Petersham A, Twickenham A and Twicken ham B over the Dewar Cup course. This foursome match was won by Haipiitons, the scores being Hamiltons 1,947, Twickenham A 1 , 9 4 3 , Tw i c k e n h a m B 1 , 9 4 1 , H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m A 1 , 9 3 7 . The teams and the S.M.R.C. were much indebted to the Twicken ham R.C. for neutral range accommodation and provision of re f r e s h m e n t s t o t h e t e a m s a n d t h e o f fi c i a l s . Scores in the cup final were as follows Open only to teams in the London District afhliatcd to the S.M.R.C. Teams of five, 10 shots each competitor at either 15, 20 or 25 yards. 1 . H a m i l t o n s A ( th e c u p a n d s i x s i l v e r s p o o n s ) J. E. Frearson W. J . B l a k e J . W i l l i a m s . . . . A. Thome B. Lewis 2 . H a m a r i d P e t e r s h a m A ( s i x E . P. s p o o n s ) H. J. Donovan L. C. Living E. Stemp E. S. Batten V. H . G i l b e r t 100 100 100 99 98 io6" 100 100 98 98 497 496 An unbeaten record in the newly formed Third Division of Portsmouth and District Rifle League, and the gaining of the two highest individual aggregates by Mrs. L. Griffiths and Mr. J. Lavender, were acliievements mentioned at the annual dinner of the Rifle Section of Portsmouth Transport Club. The chairman (Mr. Percy Tuck) welcomed the guests, and Mr. F. J. Prescott (chairman of the club) responding, commended the section upon the election of Mrs. F. Tuck as representative for the South of England on the Council of the Women's Rifle Association. Mr. Prescott presented the prizes : Salter Cup and medal—P. Brown. Prescott Cup for ladies—Mrs. F. Tuck. Abrams Cup—George Davis ; runner-up, Peter Godfrey. Club pairs (handicap)—- J. Scott and Mrs. L. Griffiths ; runners-up—J. Griffiths and V. Robinson. Individual aggregate certificates—Mrs. Tuck and Mrs. A. Hayter. Club Captain's prize—Mrs. V. Robinson. Open competition—Tipner, C. Green and F. Hann. * The S.M.R.C. headquarters have been favoured by a visit from Mr. . F - e ner getic chairm a n a n d tea m ca ptai n o f the S kegness British Legion R.C. From time to time the local newspaper publishes very helpful articles of historic interest and technical help from the pen of Mr. Piatt. The officials of the club recently appointed at the annual general meeting are as follows Patron, H. R. Searby president and chairman, F. P. Kirk ; hon. treasurer, F. C. Thody ; hon. secretary, N. W. Royle; vice-presidents, H. Bateman, J. Marshall, R. Scott; committee, C. S. Blaze, V. Kirk, W. G. Miller, H. Thompson, R. J. Scott, W. G. Hazard, G. W. Lillyman, Mrs. M. Piatt, Miss M. Piatt (Ladies Section), R. J. Himter and L. H. Armstrong ; chief range supt.. Range officer, C. E. Piatt, M.C., R.A. (T.) ; range wardens, F. P. Kirk, jun., Det.-Sgt. Trout. Ranges ; 25 yards to 600 yards full, small and .pistol (single shot), Gibraltar point. Coaches ; R. J. Scott, C. S. Blaze. Scorer : R. J. Scott. Butt party : f-f. Thompson, R. J. Hunter, W. H. Armstrong, W. G. Miller. Team captain ; C. E. Piatt, M.C., P.A.S.I. " N e w s o f t h e W o r l d " N a t i o n a l Team Competition, 1945-46 Teams of four, 20 shots each competitor, 10 each at two cards at either 15, 20 or 25 yards. " A " S E C T I O N . SIXTH ROUND.- F a l k i r k L o r d R o b e r t s A 7 9 5 b c u t L e i c e s t e r a n d D i s t r i c t A 7 9 1 ) . Bonaccord A 794 heat Perth City and County A 793. H a m a n d P e t e r s l i a m B 7 9 3 b e a t T w i c k e n h a m A 7 9 2 . L.N.E.R., Darlington, 792 beat S.T.C.. New Southgatc, A 781. Perth City and County B 791 beat Hamiltons A 789. Mountain Asli Constitutional 789 beat Rolls-Royce A 780. B c a m i n s t c r 7 8 8 b e a t R o t h c r h a m A 7 8 6 . L e e d s R . a n d R . C . A 7 8 8 b e a t B r a d f o r d A 7 8 7 . " B " S E C T I O N . SIXTH ROUND. Alexandra Palace D 778 beat G.WD., Bristol, B 743. Dundee City Police 778 beat Bromley, Kent, H.G. A 765. M o d e r n M a c h i n e T o o l s A 7 7 7 b e a t D o r c h e s t e r T o w n B 7 5 4 . Peppard A 111 beat Cookstown A 771. L i n c o l n C e n t r e A 7 7 0 b e a t C h e s h a m a n d D i s t r i c t H . G . O . C . A . 7 6 1 . Harrow B 767 beat Fairey Aviation, Hayes, A 763. L a r b e r t a n d D i s t r i c t B 7 6 5 b e a t P r e s e n t a n d D i s t r i c t C 7 4 7 . Northampton 763 beat Harrow A 756. FIRST COMBINED ROUND. Mountain Ash Constitutional 799 beat Beaminstor 784. Falkirk Lord Roberts A 796 beat Alexandra Palace D 765. Bonaccord A 790 beat Perth City and County B 789. L e e d s R . a n d R . C . " A 7 9 0 b e a t L a r b e r t a n d D i s t r i c t B 7 6 2 . L.N.E.R., Darlington, 790 beat Ham and Petersham B 788. L i n c o l n C e n t r e A 7 8 6 b e a t H a r r o w B 7 7 0 . Modern Machine Tools A 785 beat Peppard A 767. Dundee City Police 111 beat Northampton 765. SECOND COMBINED ROUND. Mountain Ash Constitutional 797 beat Bonaccord A 790. F a l k i r k L o r d R o b e r t s A 7 9 2 b e a t L . N . E . R . , D a r l i n g t o n , 7 9 1 . L e e d s R . a n d R . C . A 7 8 7 b e a t ' M o d e r n M a c h i n e To o l s A 7 8 3 . Dundee City Police 775 beat Lincoln Centre A 770. SEMI-FINAL ROUND. Leeds R. and R.C. A 790 beat Dundee City Police 77?. Falkirk Lord Roberts A 788 beat Mountain Aslt Constitutional 781. 1. 2. FINAL ROUND. Falkirk Lord Roberts A (the cup, 4 small silver cups and £5) W . D i c k 9 9 1 0 0 R. Izatt 100 99 A. W right 99 99 G. Robertson 99 98 Leeds R. and R.C. A (four gold centre silver medals and £3) W. J a c k s o n 1 0 0 9 9 E . B a g l e y 9 9 9 7 J . H u s t l e r 9 7 9 7 H. V . Sheard 97 97 Dundee City Police (four silver medals and £2 lOs.). Mountain Ash Constitutional (four silver medals and £2 10s.). Bonaccord A (four antique bronze medals and £2). L.N.E.R., Darlington (four antique bronze medals and £2). Modem Machine Tools A (four antique bronze medals and £2). Lincoln Centre A (four antioue bronze medals and £2). Beaminster (10s.). .Mexandra Palace D (10s.). Perth City and County B (lOs.). L a r b e r t a n d D i s t r i c t B ( 1 0 s . ) . - Ham and Petersham B (lOs.). Harrow B (IDs.). Peppard A (IDs.). Northampton (lOs.). 199 199 198 197 199 196 194 194 793 783 The Brighouse R.C. team have been successful in winning the H. Clay Cup by heading the gun score league of the Calider Valley Association of Rifle Clubs. In the last match of the season they beat Wood Top, Hebdcn Bridge, the team which tie with them for points at the top of the league, by 393 points to 391. Brighouse individual scores in this match were T. J. Wood 100, H. W. C. Robertson 98, J. Smith 98, R. V. Cresswell 97. First three placings at the conclusion of the matches were :— Brighouse D Wo o d To p Sowerby Bridge Individual scores throughout the League matches were : R. V. Cresswell 980, H. W. C. Robertson 975, J. Smith 975 (out of a possible 1,000), T. J. Wood 780 (possible 800). > i c * * The annual presentation of the Small Heath and District Air Rifle League, Birmingham, took place at the Monica Inn, Small Heath, r e c e n t l y. W i n n e r s w e r e : — League Championship Shield : Ravenscroft Society ; runners-up. Post Office Stores. Best average : Mr. F. Grifliths (Ravenscroft Society). Geeriiig Cup: Black Horse. Smith Cup : Mr. W. Hewston. s.w.L.P. Agg. 10s 2 163884 108 2 163822 1073 143858 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKSummer, 1946. T H E R I F L E M A N 61 S.M.R.C. Winter League, 1945-46 Teams of five. Ten shots each competitor at either 15, 20 or 25 yards. DIVISION 1. FINAL LEAGUE^ TABLES. s. w. D.L.P. Agg. 11 11 110 0 225435 8 1 2 17 5398 11 11 80 3 165405 8 0 3165393 115 4 125393 115 T 5 11 5368 115 1 5115262 11 4 169 5341 11 41 6 95334 113 0 8 65354 111 0 102 5310 110 1 10 T 5289 S. W. D. L. P.Agg. 1070 3144919 107 03 144910 1070 3 14 4901 10703 14 4884 105 14 11 4877 105 14 11 4871 104 1 5 94850 103 1 6 74860 1030 76 4864 10 307 64844 1020 8 4 4764 1. City of Cardiff A 2. Borough of Wandsworth A 3. B.L., Abingdon, A 4 . A r d e e r R e c r e a t i o n A 5. Rolls-Royce A 6. Billingham Synthonia 7. Michelin A 8. Ardeer Recreation B 9. Keelby Institute A 10. Bedford A 11. City of Cardiff B 12. Arbroath 1 . C i t y o f C a r d i ff A ( fi v e p r i z e s ) . 2. Borough of Wandsworth A (five prizes). DIVISION 2. 1. Carmarthen and District ... 2. Wick Old Stagers' A 3. Ci t y of Lo n do n Po l ice A. . . 4. B.L., Mersea Island, A ... 5. B.L., Berwick 6 . B a l h a m L . D . V. A 7. G.P.O 8. Lensbury and Britaimic House 9 . T r i n i t y H a l l A ID. Sutton Coldfield A 11 . B o u r n e m o u t h a n d D i s t r i c t PLEASE NOTE.—As Elgin did not fulfil the required number of matches according to Rule 19, they have been withdrawn from the League and the results of all matches fired against them have been e.\punged from the League table. 1. (Carmarthen and District (five prizes). 2 . W i c k O l d S t a g e r s A ( fi v e p r i z e s ) . DIVISION 3. 1. City of Ely and District A 2 . A l v i s A 3 . F o l d e r s A 4. March 5 . W i m b l e d o n P a r k H . G . A 6. Scunthorpe A 7. Embankment A ... 8. Witan L.C.C. Staf f A 9. Royal Aircraft Establishment A ... 10. Lowestoft and District A 11. Metropolitan Police L Division B 12. Luton Borough Police 1. City of Ely and District A (five prizes). 2 . A l v i s A ( fi v e p r i z e s ) . DIVISION 4. 1. Bute A 2. L.N.E.R., Chesterfield, A... 3. Peterborough Twenty 4. Metropolitan Police P Division 5. Kensington A 6 . S o u t h B i r m i n g h a m A 7. Lincoln Constitutional A... 8 . B e c k e n h a m W a r d e i l s A . . . 9 . D a i m l e r A 10. Swansea A 11 . T. M . C . , C r a y Wo r k s , A . . . 12. 4th Hanley H.G 1. Bute A (five prizes). 2. L.N.E.R., Chesterfield, A (five prizes). S. W.D. L.P. Agg. 118 21 185381 11 71 3 15 5359 11 71 3 15 5341 117 04 14 5354 11 70 4145353 116 05 125359 11 5 15 115350 11 41 695346 11 4 078 5332 11 326 85315 1130 864787 111 010 25154 S.W. D. L.P. Agg. 1180 3165355 11 7 315 5376 11 7 1315 5357 117 1 3 154385 11 6 14 135350 115 4 125342 1151 511 5344 11 515 114866 1145105373 11 3 1 7 75331 11 2 1 8 5 4822 111 0 102 5010 DIVISION 5. 1. Blackpool H.G. A 2 . D u m f r i e s a n d M a x w e l l t o w n 3. Bridport H.G. A 4 . R o m s e y a n d D i s t r i c t A . . . 5 . H a c k n e y Tr o l l e y B u s A . . . 6 . M o r r i s M o t o r s A 7 . D o r c h e s t e r T o w n A 8. Sheppey H.G. 9 . D o r c h e s t e r P o l i c e A 10. Paisley 11 . B l a c k w a l l Ya r d A 12. Heme Bay A S.W. D. 1110 1 11 9I 11 70 117 0 11 6 0 115 1 11 50 115 0 1150 11 4 0 11 02 110 L. 0 • 1 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 9 10 P. 21 19 14 14 12 11 10 10 10 8 2 1 Agg. 5370 5382 5360 5343 5323 5336 5316 5282 5097 5265 5241 5145 As Dumfries and Maxwelltown exceeded the maximum average for this division they will forfeit their prizes. 1. Blackpool H.G. A (five prizes). 2. Bridport H.G. A (five prizes). DIVISION 6. S.W.D. L.P. Agg. 1. City of Glasgow Specials119 1 1195355 2 . S w a n s e a B , . . . ... 1 17 1 3 15 5339 3. B.L., Abingdon, B 4 . B a l h a m L . D . V . B ... 1 17 0 4 14 5294 11 70 414 5292 5. T utshiU PoUce... 1 16 1413 5297 6. Brigg A... 1 16 0 5 125283 7. Monmouth and District 8. Rolls-Royce B 9. Burton and District A 10. City of Cardiff C ... 11 . To r r i d g e A 12. Beckenham Wardens B A S. W. D.L. P.Agv 50 6 105320 4 1695194 4078 5316 3086 5223 . 3 0 8 6 4924 308 64773 1. 2. City of Glasgow Specials (five prizes). Swansea B (five prizes). DIVISION 7. 1. Helston and District 2. A.P.C.M., Dunstable, A ... 3. Wick Old Stagers B 4. Crewkeme and District A 5. Piatt Bros., Oldham, A ... 6 . C i t y o f C a r d i ff H . G . 7. Alvis B 8 . W i m b l e d o n P a r k H . G . B . . . 9. Rolls-Royce C 10. Michelin C 11. G.E.C., Coventry, A 12. Metropolitan Police W Division 1. 2. A.P.C.M., Dunstable, A S. W.D.L. P. Agg. 1190 2 185341 1190 2 18 5299 118 03 165326 11 70414 5309 11704 145100 11 6 0 512 5261 ... 1 1. 60 5 12 5186 ... 1 1 50 6 105263 114 0 7 84973 113 08 6 5248 ... 1 1 1 010 2 5210 ... 1 110 102 4265 zes). prizes). DIVISION 8. 1 . B . V. P. M . & N . N . P. M . A 2. Darlington A 3 . F r c c h e v i l l c P o h ' c e A 4. C.I.Y.M.S., Bef fast, A ... 5. Ibis 6. Witan L.C.C. Staff B 7 . A u s t i n M o t o r s H . G . A . . . 8. Gravesend A 9. Stafford Trades and Labour A 1 0 . A d m i r a l t y H . O . A 11. S. Rly., Raynes Park, A ... PLEASE NOTE.—As Wick H.G. A did not fulfil the required number of matches according to Rule 19, they have been withdrawn from the League, and the results of all matches fired against them have been expunged from the League table. 1 . B . V. P. M . & N . N . P. M . A ( fi v e p r i z e s ) . 2. Darlington A (five prizes). S.W.D. L.P. Agg. 108 1117 484 107 12 15 4832 10 6 1 3134837 10 5 1411 4822 1051411 4817 1050 5 104813 10 5 0510 4812 10 31 6 74788 1030 764608 102 1 7 54787 10 21 7 54295 DIVISION 9. 1 . B . L . , M e r s e a I s l a n d , B . . . 2. Marlborough A 3. Jedburgh A 4. City of London Police B 5 . W h i p p & B o u m e L t d . A . . . 6. Taunton A ... 7 . K e e l b y I n s t i t u t e B 8 . M e t r o p o l i t a n P o l i c e J D i v i s i o n 9. Kensington B 10. Embankment B 11 . N o r t h a m p t o n H . G . A 1 2 . L i n c o l n C o n s t i t u t i o n a l B . . . S. W.D.L.P. Agg. 10 0 120 5323 80 3165333 8 0 3165287 704145297 704 14 5238 7 04145185 5 06 105231 506 10 5224 40 7 8 5247 30 865241 2 0 9 4 5240 00 11 0 4751 B.L., Mersea Island,. B (five prizes). Marlborough A (five prizes). DIVISION 10. A S.W. D.L. P. Agg. 990 0184365 970 214 4339 .1.9 6 0 3 12 4339 9 504 10 4342 95 0 410 4306 9 4 058 4320 9 4 0 584313 93 0664268 92 0 74 4262 90 0 903268 2. South Molton S.C. A 3 . W i c k h a m a n d D i s t r i c t A . . . 4. Lincoln Liberal 5 . D u r r i s A 6 . L e w i s h a m A 7. Peppard A 8 . 1 4 t h D u r h a m H . G . A 9 . B a l h a m L . D . V . C 10. Surfleet A 1 . M e t ro p o l i t a n P o l i ce M D i vi si o n A (fi v e p r i z e s) . 2. South Molton S.C. A (five prizes). DIVISION 1 1. 1. Lewisham B 2. Liverpool Street Police 3. Dorchester Coy. H.G. A 4 . R u b e r y O w e n A . . . 5. Royal Aircraft Establishment B ... 6. Leighton Buzzard and District H.G. A 7. Lowestoft and District B 8. Lincoln Centre A 9. Bedford B 10. Kensington C 11 . I n l a n d R e v e n u e , • • • „ 12. T.M.C., Cray Works, B 1. Lewisham B (five prizes). 2. Liverpool Street Police (five prizes). S. 11 W. 8 D. 1 L. 2 P. 17 118 03165268 1180316 5266 1171 3155272 11704 145195 11 61 413 5219 11515 11 5272 115 0610 5271 11 407 8 5024 113 0865158 113 08 6 4550 1100 11 0 3947 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKNext >