< Previous38 T H E R I F L E M A N Winter, 1946-47. W o m e n ' s R i fl e A s s o c i a t i o n We are pleased to state that Mrs. G. O. Salter has agreed to act again as hon. secretary of the Association and she will now have valuable help from Mrs. N. Wilson, of Heston and Hounslow R.C., who will act as assistant hon. secretary. Miss Ei Sargent remains as hon. treasurer, but we have now a change in our representatives as f o l l o w s S c o t l a n d ; M i s s J . M a c K a y, Q u e e n Vi c t o r i a S c h o o l , Dunblane. Wales : Miss E. Cousins, " Brackens," Penmaens, near Swansea. North of England : Miss E. Barlow, Summerlands, Dudley Road, Whalley Range, Manchester. Any of these ladies will be very pleased to hear from ladies' clubs in their respective areas. Clubs are reminded that they must affiliate either direct or through the S.M.R.C. each January. The forms for free affiliation will be sent out by the S.M.R.C. soon. Clubs with at least seven active lady members may use this form for free affiliation, completing the form and returning it to Mrs. N. Wilson, 16, Ellington Road, Hounslow, Middlesex. Entry forms for the summer competitions will be circulated to members in late February or early March, so please send in your affiliations as early as possible. Metal brooch badges are now ready. Apply to Miss G. Courtney, Grantham Place Court, Park Lane, London, W., enclosing 3s. 6d. per badge, post free. While Scotland again lost the international match, they took most of the major trophies. Miss MacKay is endeavouring to form a Scottish Committee and to obtain increased membership, and it is hoped that the English clubs will have an even more formidable fight to regain the team and individual championships in 1947. The team championship was in doubt right up to the last minute, when Perth shot 494 to overcome Heston and Hounslow's lead of three to win by one point in the aggregate. Both teams won eight and lost two of their matches. Both Manchester City (Division 2) and Westwood Works (Division 3) made no mistake in their promotion fi^t, but Mitcham and Tooting suffered the indignity of having two teams relegated, while Leicester Transport lose their place in the Major Divisions. 1946 proved a really successful season, and we have every reason to believe that 1947 will cap it considerably. 1946 results :— MAJOR DIVISIONS DIVISION 1 Winnere ; Runners-up : W i n n e r s : Runners-up : W i n n e r s : Runners-up : W i n n e r s : Runners-up : W i n n e r s : Runners-up ; W i n n e r s : Runners-up : P e r t h C i t y a n d C o u n t y A Heston and Hounslow DIVISION 2 M a n c h e s t e r C i t y Stirling Ladies DIVISION 3 D o u g l a s ( I s l e o f M a n ) A DIVISION 4 Vi c t o r i a ( C o v e n t r y ) Ay l e s b u r y s. w.D.L. P. 10 80 216 108 0216 s. W. D. L. P. 1090 1 18 10 7 0 314 s. W.D.L. P. 1010 00 20 10 60412 s. W.D.L.P. 10 7 12 15 106 2214 B U F F E R " D I V I S I O N S DIVISION 3 Parkstone G.T .C. B Portsmouth Transport Manchester University B.B.C. (London) S. W.D.L. P. 10 9 10 19 106 0 412 5a S.W.D. L. P. 1071 215 10 7 1 2 15 MINOR DIVISIONS DIVISION 6 Winners : Cookstown Ladies (N. Ireland) Runners-up : Crouch End DIVISION 7 W i n n e r s : P o l k e r r i s ( C o r n w a l l ) Runners-up ; Aberdeen H.G. DIVISION 8 W i n n e r s : P r e s e n t Runners-up ; Cookstown Ladies' B DIVISION 9 W i n n e r s : A s h t o n - u n d e r - L y n c B Runners-up : Hamble Youth Association ... I n t h e " D r . E d i t h S u m m e r s k i l l S. W.D.L. P. 109 , 0118 10 8 0 216 S.W.D. L.P. 107 12 15 107 1 2 15 S.W.D. L.P. 109 01 18 1080 2 16 S.W. D.L.P. 10 1000 20 106 0412 Agg. 4862 4861 Agg. 4823 4789 ^8^6 4696 4715 ^1% Agg. 4748 4719 4623 46^0 4650 Agg. 4572 4563 Agg. 4461 ,4137 . — — — T r o p h y c o m p e t i t i o n w e h a d plenty of surprises, all the fancied teams being knocked out in the first round. The final was between teams from Division 1 and Divisions 3 and nerves were very evident. Result:—Parkstone G.T.C. A 472 beat Croydon A District iVardens 470. The youngsters of the winning team thus finished off successfully a very good season, having just previously challenged and beaten the winners of the Battle of Britain Trophy, No 100 (Kcighley) Squadron A.T.C., 763 to 751. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS CHAMPIONSHIP (CLASS A) Champion : Miss H. Millar (Perth City and County) 198 197 197 196 2 n d : M i s s D . T . N a s h ( A y l e s b u r y ) 3rd : Miss M. F. Millar (Perth City and CountvV 4 t h M r s . A . B . C u l f ( M a n c h e s t e r C i t y ) . . . C L A S S B W i n n e r : M i s s J . B o n d ( D u n s t a b l e G . N . T . C . ) . . . f g g 2 n d : M i s s M . G . B r o w n ( P e r t h C i t y a n d C o u n t y ) 1 9 6 3 r d : M r s . E . B a k e r ( K e n s i n g t o n - C h i s w i c k W. H . D . ) 1 9 5 C L A S S C W i n n e r : M r s . O . P a y n e ( V i c t o r i a , C o v e n t r y ) 1 9 7 2nd ; Miss V. J. L. Salter (Mitcham and Tooting) 7! 194 3 r d : M i s s P. J . P. S a l t e r ( M i t c h a m a n d To o t i n g ) 1 9 4 C L A S S D W i n n e r : M i s s C . D . E l l i o t t ( P a r k s t o n e G . T . C . ) . . . 1 9 2 2 n d : M i s s G . S e r r e l s ( P a r k s t o n e G . T . C . ) . . . 1 9 1 3 r d : M i s s B . B a r r o w ( P a r k s t o n e G . T . C . ) . . . 1 9 0 JUNIOR W i n n e r : M i s s M . F. M i l l a r ( P e r t h C i t y a n d C o u n t y ) , . 2 9 5 2 n d : M i s s M . G . B r o w n ( P e r t h C i t y a n d C o u n t y ) . ! ! 2 9 4 3 r d : M i s s V . J . L . S a l t e r ( M i t c h a m a n d To o t i n g ) . . . 2 9 3 4 t h : M i s s A . E c k t o n ( P a r k s t o n e G . T . C . ) . . . 2 8 9 T i e : M i s s C . D . E l l i o t t ( P a r k s t o n e G . T . C . ) . . . 2 8 9 The " Salter " Prize, for the highest individual average in League matches, was won by Miss M. F. Millar with 99 per cent over ten matches. Miss H. Millar has been awarded the S.M.R.C. Association medal for the best performance during the season in winning the championship and her second best League average of 98.9 per cent. The results of the open meeting at Ham appear elsewhere in this issue, with those of the S.M.R.C. We are particularly pleased to note the good entry anU close fight for our new trophy, " The Flowers." The issue was in doubt up to the last morning, when Miss Cousins, of Swansea, dropped points on the 100 yards to give Mrs. Culf, of Manchester City, a very well deserved win. We hope that many more ladies will attend Bisley next July, especially Classes C and D. Ladies in this category were very shy of entering last summer. These events are run to encourage the low-graded shot to get real experience. There is no reason for these classes of shots to think that " they are not good enough." RESUL T OF W .R.A. ENGLAND 1951 beat Miss I. Harvey (Westwood Works) 199 Miss M. R. Hart (Portsmouth C.D.) 198 Mrs. N. Wilson (Heston & H'jow) 198 Mrs. A. B. Culf (Manchester City) 197 M r s . G . N . H i l l ( T r i n g ) 1 9 5 M i s s V F. C o o k e ( C u r d r i d g e ) . . . 1 9 4 Mrs. L. W. Fisher (Heston & H.) ... 193 M r s . M . M a y o r ( H e s t o n & H . ) . . . 1 9 3 M i s s D . I . N a s h ( A y l e s b u r y ) . . . 1 9 2 Miss M. Meriton (Manchester City) 192 INTERNA TIONAL SCOTLAND 1941 Miss M. Brown (Perth C. and C.) 200 Miss E. Clark (Perth C. and C.)... 197 Miss H. Millar (Perth C. and C.) 197 Miss M. Clark (Perth C and C.) 195 Miss M. F. Millar (Perth C. and C.) 195 Mrs. B. Given (Stirling Ladies) ... 194 Mrs. A. J. Brunton (Falkirk L.R.) 192 Miss J. Weir (Stirling Ladies) ... 192 Miss J. C. MacKay (Stirling Ladies) 191 Miss H. Rumgay (Perth C. & C.) 188 Congratulations to 15-year-old Margaret Brown on an international double possible. C H A L L E N G E M A T C H The forerunner of what we hope will be a W.R.A. County Com petition was held when Dorset challenged Dundee and Angus to a friendly ten-a-side shoot. The cards were scored by Mr. Salter, a n d t h e r e s u l t : — D u n d e e a n d A n g u s 9 7 0 b e a t - D o r s e t 9 5 4 . Can we get W.R.A.-minded ladies to explore the possibilities of county teams in their respective area? T E A M R E C O R D S For statistical purposes and for interest we wish to know the record team scores of ladies' teams. Will club secretai ies send their claim for a record to J. C. Salter, 97, Caithness Road, Mitcham, Surrey. We want the record score at 15, 20 or 25 yards shot by ladies' teams in any official competition—S.M.R.C;, W.R.A. or "County. The team(s) concerned need not have been a member of the W.R.A. at the time of the shoot. We give below figures which, according to our records, have not been beaten, and we should welcome any advance on these scores and claims for those distances left blank. All claims must be capable of substantiation. Team of six :— 15 yards : Edinburgh Ladies, 1939.—581. 20 yards : Wick Old Stagers' Ladies, 1934.—590. 25 yards. Please send claims of 585 or over. T e a m s o f fi v e 15 yards. Please send claims of 483 or over. 20 yards : Parkstone G.T.C., 1946.—490. 25 yards : Edinburgh W.H.D., 1944.-496. A corrected list will be published in the next issue. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKWinter, 1946-47. T H E R I F L E M A N 39 SUMMER PROGRAMME, 1947 (POSTAL COMPETITIONS) Queen Alexandra's Cup Competition, 1947 I n d i v i d u a l a n d C o u n t y A w a r d s To be shot in three stages and the final. 40 shots each competitor in each of the three stages, 20 deliberate, 10 each at two cards and 20 time limit, 10 each at two green cards, each in 90 seconds. The first stage is to select the county 20; the second to decide the county six; and the third to find the four best counties for the final, which will be shot at the National meeting at Bisley Saturday, 5th July. Entries close 3rd March, 1947. Entry fee 1/- each competitor' National League—50 and 100 Yards 1st Division Winners are Champion Team of the Year Teams of five, each firing 20 shots at 50 yards and 20 shots at 100 yards. ^ Four Challenge Trophies also prizes for two leading teams in each division. Entry fee 25/- each team. Entries close 10th February, 1947. Scottish League Open only to clubs in Scotland. Teams of five, 40 shots each competitor, 20 at 50 yards and 20 at 100 yards. The Scottish League Shield for the first division and the Solway and Lincluden Trophies for the second and third divisions as well as prizes for the two leading teams in each division. Ento' fee 25/- per team. Entries close 10th February, 1947. The S.M.R.C. 50 Yards Metric League for the Mrs. E. L. Bell Challenge Cup Teams of five, 20 shots each competitor, 10 each at two metric proportionate cards. Entry fee 15/- per team. Entries close 10th Februaiy, 1947. National Team Handicap—0>vn Start for the I.C.I. Challenge Cup and Prizes Teams of four shooting at 15, 20 or 25 yards on the Choose-Your- Own-Start-Handicap system, under cup-tie knock-out principle. Entry fee 5/- per team. Entries close 10th February, 1947. Provincial Cities''and Boroughs' Competition for the Trophy and Medals (two prizes) Teams of 10, 20 shots each competitor at either 15, 20 or 25 yards. Two shoots—one in March and the other in April. Teams to be drawn from a City, Town or Borough (London and Urban Districts with less than 10,000 inhabitants excepted). Competitors to reside in the City, Town or Borough they represent. Entry fee 5/- per team. Entries close 28th February, 1947. Please write to tlie Secretary, S.M.R.C., for fuU particulars and E n t r y F o r m . County Cup Competition Open to teams of 20, from any county in Great Britain and-Northern Ireland. 30 shots each competitor, 10 each at 25, 50 and 100 yards. Competitors must reside in the county they are shooting for. The whole team must shoot on the same range. Entry fee £1 per team. Entries open 1st January, close 31st May, 1947. The B.S.A. Cup Competition Concurrent with this competition we are endeavouring to arrange the Alexander Trophy for Scottish County teams. Open to teams of 20 from counties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, States or Provinces in any of the Dominion Countries. 20 shots each competitor at 25 yards. Competitors must reside in the coimty, etc., they are representing. The whole team must shoot on the same range. Entry fee £1 per team. Entries open 1st January, close 31st May, 1947. Western Counties Bowl Competition Teams of 10 at either 15, 20 or 25 yards, 20 shots each com petitor, 10 each at two cards. Open only to Cornwall, Devonshire, Dorsetshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Shropshire, Somerset, Wiltshire' Wo r c e s t e r s h i r e . ' Competitors must reside in the county they shoot for. The whole team must shoot on the same range. Entry fee 15/- per team. Entries open 1st January, close 31st May, 1947. The " Battle of Britain " Trophy for the Air Training Corps. In Three Stages Teams of eight at either 15, 20 or 25 3'ards. Teams must send their entries for the &st stage to the S.M.R.C. Entries close 14th January, 1947. Entrj' fee 2/ff. Also similar team competitions for the Army Cadet Force and. Sea Cadets for distinctive Challenge Trophies. Apply for conditions. Junior Spring Competition In two sections; Major, under 18 years of age. Minor, under IS Open to Junior Sections of Rifle Club and any Yoiith Organisation aflfiliated to the S.M.R.C., viz. J.T.C., A.T.C., G.T.C., A.C.F., S.C.C and Boy Scouts, etc. Teams of four, 20 shots each, at 15, 20 or 25 yards. Entry fee 2/6 per team. Entries close 28th February, 1947. The Mackworth Praed Challenge Cup Teams of eight competitors, 10 shots each competitor at either 15, 20 or 25 yards, 10 target cards. Entry fee 7/6. Entries close 31st January, 1947. S.M.R.C. Master-Shot, Expert and Marksman Badges with Club Competitions for Points Shields Object: To encourage a good average standard of marksmanship for all members. A, B and C Classes both in Senior and Junior Sections of the Marksman. Certificates may also be won (jimiors only). Pistol League for the " Victory " Challenge Cup and Prizes Teams of four, 20 shots each competitor, 10 or 20 yards, according to strength of team. Entry fee 10/- per team. Entries close 10th February, 1947. Pistol Individual Championship for the " Allied " Challenge Cup and Prizes In two stages. 2 0 s h o t s a t 2 0 y a r d s — s l o w fi r e . Entry fee 2/- for one entry or 5/- for three for the same person. Entries open 1st March, close 30th June, 1947. The Tiger Trophy Pistol Competition Session : 1st January to 30th Jime, 1947. 40 shots at 20 yards, slow fire, 10 each at four cards. E n t r y f e e 2 / 6 . E n t r i e s o p e n 1 s t J a n u a r y, 1 9 4 7 . Write to Secretary, S.M.R.C., for particulars. The Rating Awards Pistol Competition for " Newark" Trophy Competitors may select their award from the published list according to the scores given for the cards returned. To be shot at 20 yards. Slow fire cards. When a competitor returns 10 stamped cards with a certain score or over he may purchase the selected appropriate award. Club Secretaries may issue cards to their members in accordance with the conditions. No entry fee, but clubs must pirrchase targets and pay for awards. Write to Secretary, S.M.R.C., for particulars. Army Small-Bore Match Open to teams of 10 from any Battalion of H.M. Regular Army. To be shot at either 15, 20 or 25 yards.- In two stages. The best 10 teams in the first stage to shoot in the second stage under S.M.R.C. witnesses. 20 shots each competitor 10 each at two S.M.R.C. 5 target Tin-Hat cards. Entries open 1st January, close 3rd March, 1947. Last day for shooting, 31st May, 1947. Entry fee 10/- per team. T h e I n t e r - S e r v i c e s M a t c h The Royal Navy, the Regular Army, the Royal Marines, the Royal Air Force, the Territorial Army, the R.N.V.R., the S.T.C. and the J.T .C. Teams of 40 from any of the above Services. 20 shots each competitor, 10 each at two cards. Cards to be shot during the month of March. Entries close 10th February. No entry fee. The Empire Cities Match Open to teams of 30 representing the Capital City of each country in the British Isles and States and Provinces in the rest of the British Empire. 10 shots each competitor at 25 yards. Teams may shoot their cards on any day during the period of one week during January to May inclusive. Shot cards to reach the S.M.R.C. not later than 31st July, 1947. E n t r y f e e 1 0 / - . WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK40 the rifleman and County A.8sociution Notes Canadian Small-bore R.A. T H E C L A S S I F I C AT I O N S Y S T E M For the benefit of friends as well as newcomers we wouM like to explain our Classification System which we introduced four years ago and which we believe is chiefly responsible for the ever-increas g entry in our Winter and Summer matches. Prior to the introduction of this system all ^^5 grouped together with the result that inexperienced shootei^s ana beginners had very little chance of winning a championship title or evOT a spoon award. Today there is a proper class for .each com netitor, no matter what his ability may be, in which he is shooting Against only those of comparable ability. As a result everyone has a snlendid chance of winning a prize and of becoming a class charnpion. Everyone who has participated in our winter matches in recent years has been officially classified on the basis of his most recent scores fired in the prone position with iron si^ts. The various r-lfisses are outlined below and a former competitor should c^"® tVip list of official averages to determine his class. There is nothing to Tirevent anv competitor from selecting a higher classification if ability wanants such action, or if he has acquired a superior ritle tnat jias improved his scores. Master Class — An indoor average of 98.0 or better Expert Class — „ „ „ „ 96.0 to 97.9 Marksman Class — „ „ „ „ 94.0 to 95.9 Rifleman Class — „ „ „ „ less than 94,0 note.—If a competitor s 1946 oGBcial average was .5 or more over the minimum average for his class, and his new (1947) average (hased on his 1946 scores) does not fall more than .5 below that class, he wiU remain in his former class. Example ; Joe Smith's 1946 average was 98.6, placing hi^m in iv/Taster Class. His 1946 scores gave him an average of 97.7. There- ^re he remains in Master Class. However, if his 1946 scores had - en him an average of 97.3 he would have dropped to Expert Class. So that newcomers to the C.S.B.A. and/or to shooting may imme- aiatelv enjoy the benefits of the Classification System, they are per mitted to classify themselves. We believe that their honesty and good ortsmanship wUl compel them to select their proper class, for it ^uid be a foolish man indeed who would risk his good name by selecting class below his ability. If you are' in doubt as to your proper cl^s consult your club secretary or, better still, fire 40 or 50 shots under normal competitive conditions and calculate your average from them. THE A SS OC IATION " C H A M PION " C R ES T It is our desire that this crest, first awarded in 1943, shall be recognised throughout the shooting fraternity as a symbol of out- ctanding achievernent by the individual and for this reason is awarded finly in ih® " William Scully," the Grand Aggregate, the " Any Sights ^ d " Four-Positions " Matches. Xhe first time a competitor wins a Champion Crest he will also ua awarded a Tab indicating the event and the year. For subsequent wins he will be awarded a Tab only. If a competitor wishes to replace a worn or torn crest, he must turn in the old one and pay a fee of r,ne dollar. T H E I N D O O R " A L L - S TA R " T E A M At the conclusion of the matches Canada's 20-man Indoor " All- Star " team for 1947 will be named. To gain a place on this team a competitor must fire prone iron-sight matches totalling a minimum of 1,200 points, and in addition must fire the " Four-Position " Match. Successfiil contestants will be awarded appropriate badges and/or „par tabs. y T H E I N T E R - C l T l E S M A T C H This is nierely to remind our members that in late March or early Aprn of 1947 the annual Inter-Cities Match will be fired. This jnaich is for 15-man teams representing Canada's various cities and towns and you should plan to enter a team. Complete details will be a^ounced early next year. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. With the exception ofMatch No. 4 (Overseas Veterans Match), only to Individual and Life members and/or members of clubs affiliated with the Canadian Small-Bore Association. 2. No individual may shoot for more than one club in the same match, and members of paws, fours, etc., must be members of the - c l u b . same 3. Targets.—Standard five-bull targets for 20 or 25 yards will be used, with the additional bull's-eye for sighting shots on which not more than FIVE practice shots may be fired. 4. Trigger pull must not be less than three pounds. 5. Scoring— (a) The value of a shot will be decided by the edge of the shot hole nearest the centre of the target as determined by the use of a .22 gauge. When the flange of the gauge touches the line, the higher value will be credited. (b) Hits on wrong buH's-eye.—When more than the specified number of shots is fired at one bull's-eye, but less than the specified number is fired at another bull's-eye on the same target so that not more than the required total number of shots is fired at the one target, the competitor will be scored the value of his hits minus one point penalty for each shot fired at a wrong bull's-eye. (c) Excessive shots.—When more than the specified number of shots appear on a target, only the required number of hits of the lowest value will be scored, and in addition the competitor will be penalised one point for each excess hit. 6. Ties.—Ties will be decided in favour of the competitor (1) having the greater number of x-ring shots ; (2) having the greater score at the longest range On multiple range matches) ; (3) having the greater score^when graduated gauges are used. 7. Gauging.—Targets must not be plug-gauged before returning to headquarters. . 8. Rifles.—Any .22 calibre rim fire rifle, provided it is not fitted with a Scheutzen Fore-end and/or stock. Use of sfing is allowed. 9. Sights.—Iron sights only permitted (a single glass may be used in the back sight as a substitute for spectacles) unless otherwise specified. 10. Time limit.—Targets must be fired within the customary time limit of one minute per shot. 11. Shooting Positions : • Prone : All shooting will be done in the prone position, unless otherwise specified. No artificial rest of any kind is permitted, and the whole of the arm with the exception of the elbow must be clear of the ground and of any other support. The rifle must be entirely supported by the competitor and the toe of the butt must not be less than two inches above the firing point. Both elbows must be behind the front line of the firing point. Padding is permitted only on the shoulders and arms of the shooting coat. No padding is allowed on the forearms below four inches from the elbow joint. No pillows, folded rugs, coats or similar articles will be allowed. In fact, no form of elbow rest or elbow pro tection is permissible except the wearing of elbow pads or padded shooting coats as described above. Failure to comply with this rule entails disqualification and the competitor may be further dealt with by the Executive Council. Sitting : Weight of the body supported on buttocks and feet. No other portion of the body to touch the ground. Rifle to be supported by both hands and one shoulder only. The left hand (or in the case of a left-handed shooter, the right hand) must not rest on leg or knee. Elbows resting on or just inside the knee. Legs to be apart or crossed at the option of the firer. Kneeling : Weight of body supported on right knee and-foot and left foot, or left knee and foot and right foot; no other part of the body to touch the ground. Sitting on the side of the foot instead of the heel will be permitted. The rifle will be supported by both hands and one shoulder only. The elbow supporting the rifle will be approximately on or just inside the knee. The elbow of the trigger arm will be free from all support. Standing : The choice of:— (a) Erect on both feet. No other portion of the body receiving artificial support. The rifle will be supported by both hands and one shoulder only. The forward hand will be extended so that the arm will be entirely free from touching or resting against the body. The gun sling may not be used for support, but may be within the grasp of the hand. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK41 (b) Erect on both feet. No other portion of body touching the ground or any supporting surface. The gun sling may be used. The elbow of the hand supporting the rifle may be placed against the body or rested on the hip. The use of a cartridge belt or any other kind of belt, or the padding of clothing in order to form an artificial support of any nature for the elbow or arm supporting t h e r i fl e i s p r o h i b i t e d . 12. Witnessing.—It is imperative that all targets be fired in the presence of two competent witnesses who have personally seen each shot fired. 13. Substantiating scores.—For the purpose of maintaining the highest possible standard in all its matches, the C.S.B.A. reserves the right at any time to send a representative to witness the actual firing by a competitor or competitors ; and further, to require any competitor or competitors to shoot substantiating scores. Should the sub stantiating score or scores, in the opinion of the C.S.B.A. fail to approximate the original score or scores reported or should the com petitor or competitors refuse or fail to fire when requested, the C.S.B.A. reserves the right to disregard the score or scores reported and take whatever additional action is deemed necessary to safeguard the p r o p e r c o n d u c t o f i t s m a t c h e s . 14. Should a member of a team or pair be unable to complete his targets due to sickness or other unforeseen circumstances, written application for the substitution of a spare should be made to the Match Committee of the C.S.B.A. 15. Other Regulations.—S.M.R.C. rules for postal matches where they exist, and all other cases will be governed by the decision of the Match Committee. - C . S . B . A . R A T I N G M E D A L C O M P E T I T I O N To encourage proficiency and to provide " oft-season " competition for its members, the C.S.B.A. offers an attractive series of Rating Medals. Commencing with scores of 90 for the bronze medal, the competition becomes progressively more difficult, terminating with ten perfect scores for the gold medal. Individual members of the C.S.B.A. may purchase their targets direct, while members of affiliated clubs should secure their targets through their club secretary. It is suggested that club secretaries purchase a quantity of these targets for resale to their members. They may be purchased for 20, 25, 50 or 100 yard ranges. To win these medals, the following scores have been established : B r o n z e m e d a l 1 0 s c o r e s o f 9 0 o r o v e r Bronze and silver medal ... 10 scores of 93 or over S i l v e r m e d a l 1 0 s c o r e s o f 9 6 o r o v e r Silver and gold medal ... 10 scores of 99 or over G o l d m e d a l 1 0 s c o r e s o f 1 0 0 These medals must be won in the above order. Course to be fired : 10 shots only on each target. Cost of medal targets : Specially marked targets may be purchased a t 1 0 c e n t s e a c h . B A R S F O R S TA N D A R D C . S . B . A . R AT I N G M E D A L S Bars which can be easily affixed to the corresponding medals can be won for the same scores as the medals themselves. The cost of bar targets is only five cents each. ASSOCIA TION RA TES L i f e M e m b e r s h i p S I 0 . 0 0 o r o v e r I n d i v i d u a l M e m b e r s h i p 1 . 5 0 p e r y e a r C l u b a f f i l i a t i o n . . . • • • . • • . . . . . . 5 . 5 0 p e r y e a r M e m b e r s h i p P i n s : I n d i v i d u a l m e m b e r s . 7 5 e a c h C l u b m e m b e r s . 8 5 e a c h Association shooting coat brassards ; I n d i v i d u a l m e m b e r s . 7 5 e a c h C l u b m e m b e r s . 8 5 e a c h C . S . B . A . B u l l e t i n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0 p e r y e a r New Zealand M.R.C. (There are 300 small-bore rifle clubs supporting the Association " tlirough their area associations.) The conference of delegates of Associations was held in the Brooklyn (Wellington) Club's Social Room on Saturday, 24th August, 1946. Present : Messrs. W. Lock (president, N.Z.M.R.A.), G. Hedlund (Auckland), S. Smith (Otago), D. G. Davies (Southland), G. O. Sinclair (South Otago), J. R. Keoghan (Westport), G. King (Reefton), J. Seward, T. Morgan and P. Wilton (Wairarapa), D. Robin son (Gisborne), H. E. Robson (Napier), J. W. Campbell, A. Nielson and S. Luxford (Hawke's Bay), L. S. Hare and T. R. Davies (Hutt Valley), W. Duncan (Timaru), R. J. Harrison and A. Berg (Wanganui), R. Horsham (Ex. N.Z.M.R.A.) and O. Wannell (Secretary N.Z.M.R.A.). The Chairman (Mr. W. Lock) expressed great pleasure in welcoming such a representative gathering, thus showing the keen interest taken in miniature range shooting. He explained that follow- "iS the remits sent out a set of rules came from the Otago M.R.A., and these had been typed out and a copy of same was supplied to each ' member for perusal. After giving members present time to peruse the typed copy of new rules, it was resolved to take the ones sent out first. General discussion took place on them and the rules as drawn up by the Conference given below. Associations and clubs were requested to discuss same before the annual meeting as this will take place before clubs start shooting next year . Clubs not affiliated with this area Association are earnestly requested to form a local association or join the nearest Association, as the proposed rules provide that only Associations may affiliate with the N.Z.M.R.A. For the information of clubs the next annual meeting, which will take place early in March, 1947, will be conducted under the old rules. This meeting will have placed before it, ,by a notice of motion, that the new rules be adopted. If they are adopted the meeting will be closed and an extraordinary annual general meeting will be held immediately following to confirm the adoption. If they are confirmed that will end the business for that meeting. Another meeting will then be held, consisting of delegates from the various Associations throughout New Zealand. As the maximum number of delegates, as provided by new rules, is three, no Association may be represented at this meeting held under the new rules by more than three delegates. This meeting will then sleet officers for the ensuing year and formulate a policy to be carried out, with general discussion for the future welfare of miniature range shooting. . One very important matter will come up at this meeting, and that IS the adoption of a universal target for the whole of the Dominion (North Island uses metric, whilst the South Island uses the Roberts' match card dimensions). As this is greatly in the interest of small bore shooting it is hoped that all Associations will discuss the subject and come to the meeting with instructions of which target they wish to be adopted and also the number of rounds to be fired in respective competitions. The target question was well discussed at the conference, and it was decided that the above procedure was the best. Before the close of the meeting (4.45 p.m.) Mr. W. Duncan (Timaru) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the president for the able and impartial manner in which he had conducted the meeting. In seconding the motion Mr. D. G. Davies (Southland) wished to confirm all that had been said by the mover. This was carried by acclamation, the President suitably replying, saying it was the most irnportant and best meeting ever held in connection with shooting over miniature ranges. N.Z.R.M. PROPOSED NEW RULES I 1.—The name of the Association shall be the New Zealand Miniature Rifle Association. 2.—It may affiliate with the S.M.R.C., London, and shall be an i Association of local Associations in New Zealand. I _3.—The objects of the Association are to encourage and further , the interests of miniature range shooting, arrange any competitions ; deemed necessary, and assist Associations in procuring the necessary : equipment for rifle clubs. ' 4.—The affairs of the Association shall be managed by an Executive Committee, and this body shall have power to elect any such : sub-committees as may be deemed necessary from time to time to i assist them in carrying out their duties. I 5.—The common seal of the Association shall be kept in the I control of the Secretary, and shall be affixed to any document or writing only by two members of such Executive and the Secretary. 6.—The Association shall not be dissolved unless all liabilities shall have been discharged and a motion to dissolve has been passed by a majority of delegates present at a meeting called for that purpose. This motion to be confirmed at a special meeting within 30 days of being passed. GENERAL MEETINGS 7.—Meetings of the Association shall consist of delegates appointed by affiliated Associations, together with officers. Notice of the appointment of delegate or delegates, signed by the Secietary of their Association, must be in the hands of the Secretary of N.Z.M.R.A. on the date of the meeting at which ho or they is/are to act. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK42 T H E R I F L E M A N Winter, 1946-47. 8 The following shall be the basis of representatives of affiliated ' AssociationsOne delegate up to the first hundred members registered ; two, for 101 to 400 ; . three, over 400. No Association shall be entitled to more than three delegates. Any Association which caimot be represented by its own delegate or delegates at a meetmg may be represented by a proxy, duly appointed in writing by smd Association. Each Association represented either in person or by proxy shall be entitled to the full voting powers of the Association or A s s o c i a t i o n s s o r e p r e s e n t e d . , . , „ , i » i / 9.—The officers of the Association, who shall be elected at the Annual Meeting, are as follows :—Patron, Vice-Patron, President, Deputy-President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer, Executive Committee of six members. Auditor. 10.—The President of the Association, or, m his absen^, a person present at meeting, shall be chairman of all meetings, and shall have a d e l i b e r a t e a n d c a s t i n g v o t e . . „ , 11.—That the venue for the next armual general meeting shall be fixed at each armual general meeting and shall be held alternatively in the North and South Islands, unless otherwise decided. 12—Armual General Meetings of the Association shall be held on a date to be fixed by the Executive Committee, of which due notice will be ®ven—not less than 21 clear days—for the purpose of receiving • Annual Report and Balance Sheet, for the Election of Officers, Executive Committee, and for consideration of any other business of which at least 21 days' clear notice shall be given in writing by the Secretary . . . 13.—The headquarters of the Association shall be situated m Wellington. 14.—The accounts of the Association shall be closed each year on 31st December. 15.—A special general meeting of the Association shall be called by the Secretary upon instruction from the Executive Committee or upon receipt of a requisition, setting forth the objects of such meeting, signed by the Secretaries of not less than three Associations. 16.—The Executive Committee shall be elected at the Annual Meeting and shall consist of six members resident in headquarters, or nearby, districts, who must be nominated by Associations. No Association may nominate more than one member. Nominations must be in hands of Secretary, N.Z.M.R.A., 24 hours preceding the annual meeting. If more than desired number are nominated a ballot will be held. If sufficient number is not nominated they may be nominated at annual meeting. Four members to form a quorum. 17.—In the event of a member of the Executive Committee failing to attend two consecutive meetings, without reasonable excuse, he shall forfeit his seat on said committee. 18.—The Executive or any member thereof may be removed from office on the vote of two-thirds majority of the votes recorded at a special general meeting called for the purpose. In the event of the removal of the Executive, or any member thereof, under these rules, the election of a new Executive or member thereof shall proceed forthwith. FINANCE 19.—The annual registration fee shall be 21/- for each Association, to be paid by 1st July, and a capitation fee of 3d. per member for all members of their Association be levied and paid to N.Z.M.R.A. by 1st August in each year, provided that if this sum does not meet the expenses a further levy may be imposed, but the total amount in each year must not exceed 6d. per member. 20.—The secretary of each registered Association must furnish, ; prior to 1st August in each year, the name and address of secretary of each club in their Association, together with capitation fees. 21.—Any Association whose fees, or any other dues, are not paid by 21st August in each year shall be suspended by the Executive | Committee, and shall not have any votes at any meetings of the Association. 22.—Any member of the Executive Committee who is a member representing any particular defaulting Association, will cease to repre- , s e n t s u c h d e f a u l t i n g A s s o c i a t i o n u n t i l t h e i r d u e s a r e p a i d . i 23.—All funds of the Association shall be paid into a bank to the , credit of the Association, and all accounts shall be passed for payment by Executive, and paid by cheque signed by the Chairman and Secretary o r o n e o t h e r m e m b e r o f E x e c u t i v e . 24.—The accounts shall be audited by an auditor appointed at the annual meeting, who shall not hold any other office in the Association. ; 25.—No person to hold office, other than ex-officio officers, for a period exceeding five successive years. 26.—The decisions of the Executive Committee, on matters dele gated to it, shall be final and binding in the Association. I 27.—At a meeting of the Executive the vote of the majority shall rule, except where otherwise provided for by these rules. The mode of voting shall be by ballot, if desired by members present. GENERAL 28.--The first annual general meeting shall adopt a universal target (20 and 25 yards), which shall be used by all registered Associations. 29.—The Secretary shall be elected at the annual meeting and shall not be a member of the Executive Committee. He shall attend all monthly meetings, keep a record of same, and where he has the dual position of treasurer, shall receive all monies and deposit same within one week. He shall produce at all meetings his pass book or counter- oils—to show position of Association. The rate of honoiarium shall be determined at first meeting and shall be reviewed each year. All travelling expenses incurred by the Secretary shall be paid by the Association. 30.—All reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Executive Committee in attending meetings shall be paid by the Association. 31.—Anything not provided for in these rules may be determined by the Executive. 32.—No rule may be altered or rescinded unless notice of same be given in due time to allow 14 days' clear notice to all Associations, and then only at annual meeting. Aberdeen and District S.B.R.A. W I N T E R L E A G U E D R A W The 120 teams entered for the Aberdeen and District Association's Winter League competition have been allocated to 11 divisions. In the first and tenth divisions there are six teams and in each of the r e m a i n d e r 1 2 t e a m s . There is keen rivalry in the Pairs knock-out handicap competition, in which 110 pairs take part. In the draw, each pair is numbered and the competitor's handicap is shown in brackets after his name. There will be no further draw in the competition. The winners of Nos. 1 and 2 will shoot against the winners of Nos. 3 and 4, and so on. The competition was won last year by W. Gammack and J. H. Taylor, Strichen, from an entry of 159 pairs, and they are together again this year to defend their title. In the first round they have as their opponents J. M'Lean and J. Hepburn, Mintlaw Station, and all four have chosen four points for their handicap. A close result is expected, and it may be necessary to decide the tie by means of the graduated gauges. The second round of the North-East of Scotland Inter-County League competition produced many good individual scores, and Aberdeen City, beaten in the first round by Aberdeen County, took no chances with Kincardineshire on this occasion, and returned a score of 1,975 out of 2,000. Banffshire were 11 points short of their first round score of 1,948, and were beaten by Moray and Nairn, who scored 1,949. For their match against Moray and Nairn, which has to be completed by lllh December, Aberdeen City have made five changes in their team. J. C. Robb, A.U.S.T.C., I. Baird, G. Thow, A. Kennedy, Bonaccord, and W. G. Bremner, Portlethdn, take the place of B. Glass, G. E. Coster, J. C. Renfrew, G. P. Dawson and W. G. Walker. Aberdeen County, who had a bye in the second round, have made no change in their team for their match against Kincardineshire, but several new " caps " will be included in their match with Moray and Nairn. For period ending November 27 Teams in Divisions 1 and X have completed their second series of matches, and those in the remaining divisions their third. Following their record score of 496 in the first round, Portlethen A added one more in the next round. Bonaccord A improved and beat Portlethen B by three points. Keith A have not yet struck their form and were beaten by one point by Portlethen C. Durris A continue their good shooting in Division II, and Bonaccord A and Strichen A also shot well. In Division III Old- meldrum A were in top form, and Huntly A, after two drawn matches, b e a t B o n a c c o r d D . L o g i e - D u r n o A a g a i n t o o k c h i e f h o n o u r s i n Division IV, closely followed by Mintlaw Station B and C teams and Bonaccord E. The best scores in Division V were returned by Inverurie D and Banchory B, who were in opposition, and divided the points. A score of 490 is unusual in Division VI, but that score is credited to Portlethen I. First round score 456, second 473. What will future rounds be ? Led by S. Campbell (100), Kinellar A won their first points against Culter B. Stonehaven B will take some stopping in this grade. Top scoring teams in Division VII were Peterhead B and Bonaccord G, and the city team was beaten by two points. Portlethen K was well in front in Division VIII, with Inverurie F a good second. Ellon G, unbeaten in Division IX, did not score so high on this occasion. Glass is on the upgrade, but were lucky to WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKWinter, 1946-47. T H E R I F L E M A N 43 beat Logie-Durno C. Mintlaw Station E and Portlethen M had a close match in Division X, but both points went to the county team. Slnchen A.C.F. and Oldmeidrum D were best in Division XI. There were 19 possibles returned in this round, compared with 10 in the first round, when all the 120 teams were competing; Argyllshire County Association. Following a trip by Mr. Tom Walker, of the S.M.R.C., to the latter's affiliated clubs in the County of Argyll in support of the revived County Association it is reported that 16 teams of five for the Winter League competition have been entered. Therefore the new officials. Rev. N. Mackenzie, hon. secretary, and Mr. R. S. Macallister, the scores adjudicator, together with Mr. G. A. MacLeod, all three of Oban, have been helped and inspired to give of their best services for an enthusiastic revival of small-bore rifle shooting throughout that widespread county. In order to assess the strength of the teams concerned in the Winter League for the first season the Association challenge trophy will be withheld from the competition so that a better idea of the assessment of the shooting abilities of the respective teams can be determined for future divisional sections of the League. In regard to clubs which have to use rifles fitted only with open sights a four points allowance on their scores will be arranged with the proviso that information be given the League officials by the secretary of any one or more of them as soon as any match rifles are obtained. Unfortunately in that county range accommodation is most sparse, but whilst the desire to shoot remains and there is enthusiasm enough in a locality to maintain practice in .22 rifle shooting there is little doubt that influential friends will be found ready to provide accom modation either indoors or outdoors for keen riflemen to practise their sport. Therefore we urge all our members in Argyllshire to approach local good friends who may be known to have at their disposal a basement, barn, or a hall which will accommodate at least a 15 yards range, or even 20 or 25 yards range, for winter shooting, and for summer shooting an outdoor site with more or less the necessary natural safety surroundings which in a county like Argyll should not be difficult. To those members who feel they would like to act as missionaries in such a proposition the Society will send all the necessary printed papers of how to adapt or to construct indoor and/or outdoor miniature rifle ranges for .22 rifle shooting. In any case we urge news items in local newspapers giving infor mation of local clubs' requirements both in the way of rifles and other equipment as well as accommodation for ranges. Banff and Moray League Thirty tearns are taking part in the resuscitated Banff and Moray Small-bore Rifle League, now being operated for teams of four shooters in five divisions. In the first round the best score was made by Keith B with 395.' Possibles were made by C. G. Davidson, .Elgin ; W. Mutch, Keith ; T. Stuart, GlenLivet, and F. Legg, Western Moray . {For Bedfordshire notes see page 86.) Berks County Handicap League Berks County Handicap League has attracted teams sufficient to furnish five divisions. Bucks County R.A. SMALL-BORE WINTER LEAGUE, 1946-47 First round results, 18th December, 1946 :— DIVISION 1 S. w.D.L.p.AsRi 1. Eton-Slough 1 1 002492 9 t h B u c k s H . G . A110 02492 3. R.A.F., Hahon, A 11 002488 4. A y l e s b u r y A1 1 00 2 487 5. Bucks Constabulary S.D. A 10 0 1 0 486 6. B u c k s C o n s t a b u l a r y E . D . A I0 0I 0484 7. B l e t c h l e y H . G . A 10 010478 8. Flettons Sports DIVISION 1 2 00 10473 S.w.D. L.P. Agg. 1.Little Chalfont A11 002489 2. Bletchley H.G. B 110 02487 3.Beaconsfield A11 002481 4. C h e s h a m A 1 10 02 477 5.Stoke-W estonI0 0 1 0 478 6. R.A.F., Halton, B 1 0 0 1 0477 7. Ayles b ur y B 1 0 0 10476 8. B l e t c h l e y L . M . S . H . G . A 100 1 0475 DIVISION 3 1. W olverton A 2 . A y l e s b u r y C 3. Bumham anji District ... 4. Beaconsfield B 5. Little Chalfont B 6. Bourne End A 7 . B l e t c h l e y L . M . S . H . G . B 7 . 9 t h B u c k s H . G . B DrnSION 4 1. W ycombe H.G. A 2. Be,aconsfield C 3. Bucks Constabulary S.D. B 4. Little Chalfont C 5. W olverton B 6 . O l n e y a n d D i s t r i c t 7 . B u c k s C o n s t a b u l a r y E . D . B 8. Bletchley H.G. C DIVISION 5 1. Bourne End B 2 . R . A . F. , H a l t o n , L a d i e s . . . 3 . C h e s h a m B 4. W ycombe H.G. B 5 . B l e t c h l e y L . M . S . H . G . C 6. W olverton C 7. W ycombe H.G. C 8 . B C o y. , 3 r d B u c k s H . G . B 9 . B C o y. , 3 r d B u c k s H . G . A S.T/. D.L.P. Agg. 1100 2 486 1 1 0 02 483 1 1 00 2 474 110 02 473 10 0 1 0469 100 10466 100 10 462 1 0 01 0 462 S.w.D.L. P.Agg. 1100 2 471 11 00 2466 1 I0 02 464 1100 o 463 1 00 1 0* 463 10 010 462 100 1 0 461 I0 0 10 460 s. w.D. L.p. Age. 3 20 141391 3 2 0 141383 3 2 0141379 31022 1375 310"y 2 919 2 1010 896 21 0 12866 2 1 0 1 2 865 3 1 0 22850 Cambridge Town and County and Isle of Ely Association The Winter League has got pioperly going and the keennest interest is being aroused in the various matches. 5th Bn. Home Guard at present dominate the League with consistent shooting in all three d i v i s i o n s . Ta b l e s t o d a t e : — DIVISIOl^ 1 5th Bn. Home Guard A C i t y o f E l y A Abington A Borough Police A Cambridge R.C. A March R.C. U n i v e r s i t y A 7th Bn. Home Guard Cambridge R.C. B 5 t h B n . H . G . B . . . City of Ely B P.O. Engineers Borough Police B ... University B 5th Bn. Home Guard C 5 t h ( C a m . ) B n . C a d e U . Cambridge R.C. C Borough Police C... Abington C C h i v e r s R . C . DIVISION 2 DIVISION 3 S.W.D. L.P. Agg. 44 00 8 2357 4 30 16 2342 4 30 1 62334 42 0 o 4 2327 42 0 2 42327 4 2 02 4 2310 400 4 0 2273 40 0 4 0 S.W.D. L.P. Agg. 32 0 141733 3201 41715 32 0 141623 3 10 22 1707 3 10 2 21684 310 2 21678 S.W.D.L. P. Age. 3 30061679 32 014 1672 32 01 4 1668 31022 1625 3 10221614 30030 1572 A. T. Wallace, Hon. County Secretary. Cornwall County R.A. The first meeting of the newly-formed small-bore sub-committee of the Cornwall Coimty R.A. was held at Truro on 14th December, 1946. It was attended by representatives from all over the County. The chairman, Capt. J. F. W. Bennett, explained that the sub committee had been formed at the last meeting of the County Asso ciation to investigate and run a County League and for miniature clubs in the County and suggested that for this year the local leagues continue and the winners shoot off at the end and the question of a full County League for next year should be considered. The Chairman stated he had a circular letter sent out to all area secretaries and from the information received the position was that there were eight local leagues with nearly 60 section clubs competing in all and only two clubs, Helston and Launceston not in local leagues. After some discussion it was decided that the local leagues should be completed under their own rules and that the winners of each should shoot a knock-out competition with a shoulder-to-shoulder final to decide the winner in the County. It was also decided that Helston and Launceston should shoot under rules to be agreed between them, the wiimer to be deemed to be the winner of a local league. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK44 S. W.D.L. P. 1 . N o . 5 P l a t o o n , A C o m p a n y H o m e G u a r d 5 40 1 8 2 . N o . 4 P l a t o o n A C o m p a n y H o m e G u a r d . . . 5 4018 3. The Penzance R.C5 3 0 26 4. A Company, 5th Battalion, D.C.L.I. 5. The Gulval R.C 5 3 0 26 5 1 0 42 6. Madron-Heamoor British Legion and H.G.... 50050 It was also decided to run a County knock-out postal shoot as last year teams being eight to shoot, six to count, entrance fee 5s. and S.M.R.C. rules to apply. Inspector F. R. Ebbett of Redruth volun-. teered to be secretary of this competition and his offer was rapidly accepted. A sub-committee was appointed to investigate and report on the possibility of running a County small-bore open meeting next summer. J. F. W. Bennett. P E N Z A N C E . 2 2 R I F L E L E A G U E . League table at end of fifth stage :— Av e r . 569.5 568.6 560 534.3 508 399 Derbyshire R.A. Disbanded 14 years ago through lack of co-operation on the part of affiliated rifle clubs, the Derbyshire Rifle Clubs' Association was revived recently, when representatives of clubs throughout the country attended a special meeting held at the Midland Hotel, Derby. The need for the Association had arisen, it was agreed, because new clubs had been formed during the war, bringing the number in Derbyshire to approximately 60. The Association will foster rifle shooting in the county, arrange rifle shoots, and form a league of clubs. The Duke of Devonshire is to be asked to become patron, and the following executive committee was elected : Major H. Douglas, of Matlock ; Mr. W. R. Hart, of Chesterfield ; Mr. F. Simpson, of Derby ; Mr. W. C. Leech, of Derby • and Mrs. A. M. Beardsley, of Ilkeston. Mr. F. W. Bracegirdle is the acting secretary. Lieut.-Colonel B. D. Shaw, who presided, presented the S.M.R.C- county silver medal to Mr. E. E. Greasley, of Rolls-Royce R.C.> for the highest score in the recent B.S.A. competition. It was agreed to hold both Service rifle and small-bore rifle meetings in 1947. County badges will be presented to riflemen qualifying for representation by shooting for county teams. Devon M.R.A. Devon County M.R.A. met at Exeter on Saturday, 26th October' when a record number of 42 teams in four leagues in the county was reported. The Hon. Match Secretary (Mr. T. P. Hartley), in his annual report for 1945-6, said 19 clubs with a total of 30 teams entered for the Winter League, which the Exmouth club won. During the season's shooting the Exmouth club put up the fine score of 599, which is a record for the county. Nine teams entered for the summer handicap competition. The Hon. Treasurer (Mr. R. Tuckett) reported a balance of nearly £30, compared with £4 the previous year. The meeting decided to hold a two-day county summer meeting next year, at which the County Cup team would be chosen. The B.S.A. County Cup would be shot indoors. I t w a s a g r e e d t o a d o p t a n e w s y s t e m o f s e n d i n g c a r d s b e t w e e n club secretaries, so as to relieve the work of the county match secretary, who in the past had sent out as many as 10,000 cards to be shot by v a r i o u s t e a m s . Lieut. Garratt, R.M., Plymouth, presented awards, which included the County Championship Cup, to Mr. G. Langdon, the team com petition award to South Molton Club, the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs silver medals to Mr. G. Kennard (Dartmouth) and Sq.-Ldr. WiUotts (R.A.F., Mount Wise), who is King's Prize-winner this year ; Novices' Cup to Flight-Sergt. Dodge, the shield for the winter com petition also to the R.A.F., Mount Wise, Plymouth, and the award for the women's championship of Devon to Mrs. G. Howe-Haysom. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Officers elected were : President, Major Sir A. C. Morrison Bell; vice-presidents. Sir Harold Harmsworth, Sir John Kennaway, Major L. Morris, Messrs. F. T. Wilson and H. Rowe, and the Lord Lieutenant pending fiis acceptance; chairman, Mr. E. F. C. Burch ; captain, Mr. G. Langdon ; secretary, Mr. T. P. Hartley ; treasiuer, Mr. R. Tuckett; match secretary, Mr. H. A. Pringle ; and assistant secretary, Mrs. G. Howe-Haysom. DEVON COUNTY WINTER LEAGUE. Tables to date, 11th December, 1946; DIVISION 1 Stuart Road A Exmouth A To r r i d g e R.A.F., Mount Wise Silvcrton South Molton S.C. A Budleigh Salterton E x e t e r C e n t r a l R.M., Lympstone, A Sidmouth H.G. A Ti v e r t o n a n d B . L . A DIVISION Newton T own Dartmouth Wing H.G. A Pinhoe H.G. Crovrahill A Barnstaple S.C. A Honiton A R.M., Lympstone, B Chudleigh H.G R.N.E. College A Whitchurch B l u n d e l l ' s S c h o o l Ti v e r t o n a n d B . L . A Okehampton A R.N.E. College B T a v i s t o c k A Exmouth B Stuart Road B Dartmouth Wing H.G. B Barnstaple H.G. A Crownhill B Crediton B.L. A Cobbaton Cullompton H.G DIVISION DIVISION S. w.L.p. Age. 4 408 23/4 4 31 62345 4 3 162327 32 I41748 42 2 4 2305 4 2 242320 4i3 2 2303 3 1 221738 31221734 2 11 211 6 4 40 402294 2 S. w.L.p. 23^5 4408 4408 2334 44082321 4 31 6 231 1 4 2 24 2320 42242314 4 22 4 2293 413 22276 4 1322285 41 322260 4 0 402231 40402097 3 S.w. L.P.Agg. 44 0 82315 44082250 431 62278 4 2242261 4 22 4 2253 32 1 4 1686 4 2 2 4 2294 3122 1689 4040 2233 3 0 30 1685 30 3 0 1677 4 S. W. L. D.P. ^3^6 44 00 8 4 4 00 82287 4 31 062223 42 11 52242 3 12021659 3 1 20 21608 41 2 022182 302 1I 1662 10100504 Broadclyst South Molton S.C. B Barnstaple H.G. B Barnstaple S.C. B ... T a v i s t o c k B Honiton B Okehampton B S i d m o u t h H . G . B . . . L a n d k e y H . G . Dundee and Angus R.A. Dundee and Angus Small-bore R.A., with a record entry of 46 teams, is looking forward to a bumper season. Five leagues have been formed to cope with the largest entry the Association has had since it was started in 1908. Only new teams are Tannadice and Dundee Bankers. Tannadice have entered three combinations—two in the fifth division and one in the second. Bankers start off in division five. Equipment situation is still causing concern, although ammunition is becoming a little easier and targets more plentiful. Rifles will again be in short supply this season, and few clubs will be able to meet the cost of new rifles. Montrose at end of November had maintained their 100 per cent record in Dundee and District Small-bore Rifle League with a narrow win over Works Department. Charlie Johnston scored a " possible " for the winners. Brechin marksmen took the week's honours with three " possibles " against Dundee. Arbroath were top scorers, but their list did not include a century maker. The ladies continue to show a high standard. Miss Rennie, of Park Wynd, shot a " possible " against Montrose. League tables, fifth round :— DIVISION 1 Montrose ... P a r k W y n d Arbroath Brechin Carnoustie ... Montrose A Dundee Wo r k s Forfar Police DIVISION 2 Cortachy Condor P a r k W y n d A Ta n n a d i c e . . . K i r r i e m u i r . . . Dundee A ... Arbroath A W o r k s A . . . Vi c t o r i a Baxter's P. P. 5 10 5 8 58 56 5 6 5 6 54 5 2 50 5 0 P. P. * 5 10 58 5 8 56 5 6 5 4 54 5 2 5 2 50 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK46 T H E R I F L E M A N Winter, 1946-47. H . P h i l l i p s . . . D r . H a r v e y . . . W. A . S . N a s h A. J. Pegington J. H. Owen ... J. Elgood E. Jones P . S a u n d e r s . . . A. Baines C. Parker MONMOUTHSHIRE Dec. Met.To t a l . 100 98198 10097 197 97 97194 97 96193 10092 192 97 94191 97 94 191 9695 191 98 91189 9693 189 978947 1925 ■ I The Home Counties' Co-ordinating Committee. The Home Counties Co-ordinating Committee, earlier known as The Home Counties Association during the course of its formation, has now been constituted under the above title and its officers elected. The Committee is composed of officials from the AssociaUons and Organisations operating within the boundaries of the Home Counties, i.e. Essex, Herts., Kent, London, Middlesex and Surrey. Five counties—Essex, Herts., London, Middlesex and Surrey- are already members, together with the Association of Civil Service Rifle Clubs and the City of London Rifle Lpgue. It is hoped that the other organisations within the area will apply for rnernbership and take an active interest in the development of" organised srnall- bore shooting to the benefit of all individuals m and around London. The objects of the Committee mainly is to co-operate and co-ordinate the efforts of individual organisations in all their activities, to avmd clasliing of dates for their open meetings and those of the S.M.R.C., to secure unilateral action between individual associations m their dealings with other organisations and the. controlling body, etc. The " Constitution" of the Committee is given below and it wiU be seen that the Committee in no way attempts to alienate the Associations or the other organisations in any way from their rightful and proper functions. It is hoped that by discussion and decision their functions will be extended and strengthened. CONSTITUTION Name.—The name of the committee shall be " The Home Counties (Small-Bore) Co-ordinating Cominittee," hereinafter referred to in this constitution as " The Committee." Objects.—To co-ordinate the policy of, and to promote closer co-operation between the Home Counties Small-Bore Rifle As^cia- tions: the Associations concerned being: Essex, Herts., Kent, London, Middlesex and Surrey. To promote closer co-operation between all orgamsations operatmg in the area covered bv the Counties mentioned above in matters relatmg to the conduct of Small-bore shooting under the current rules and regulations of the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs. , ^ . Recommendations from " The Committee " to the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs to be the prerogative of the County Associations, who will utilise the existing machinery of approach to the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs through the County Associations only. Constitution of " The Committee."—" The Committee ' shall consist of three duly appointed members from each of the County Associations, it being recommended that these be the Chairman, the Honorary Secretary and one other member. t j In addition, any other organisation, such as the City of London League, etc., which subscribes to the objects of " The Committee can apply for membership, and if elected may be represented by three members, it being recommended that these are the Chairman, the Honorary Secretary and one other member, having full voting powers on matters concerning co-ordination. Appointment of Sub-Committees.—Where The Committee considers it expedient a sub-committee may be appointed ; its terms of reference being specified on appointment. Co-options.—" The Committee " shall have the right to co-opt any individual; such co-option to be for the duration of one meeting o n l y a n d w i t h o u t v o t i n g p o w e r s . Cfficers of " The Committee."—The officers of The Committee shall be : a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Treasurer and a Secretary to be elected aimually by ballot. An auditor to be appointed annually. (The offices of treasurer and secretary may be combined.) Meetings.—An annual general meeting shall be held not later than 31st March. The meeting shall be held at such time and place as " The Committee" may determine. Twenty-one days' notice (including the day of despatch of the notice) shall be sent to all mem bers, but failure to receive notice shall not invalidate the proceedings at ariy general meeting. Ordinary meetings shall be held quarterly. An extra-ordinary meeting may be called by two member organisa tions giving notice to the Secretary enabling him to give 14 days notice to the other members. Order of Agenda for Meetings.-The order of the agenda for annual general meetings shal^^^ 2. To"r<!^eivfthe Annual Report and Statement of Accounts 3. To'^'elTct'offiSs^for^ihe forthcoming year. 4. Any other competent business. . „ . The ordor of the agenda for ordinary meetings shall be : 1. Apologies for absence. 2. Minutes of the P^evioiis meefi"8„ 3. Matters arising out of the minutes. 4. Correspondence. 5. Special items for discussion. 6. Any other competent business. 7. Date of the next meeting. The date of the annual general meeting shall be fixed at the fourth ''"^The'orS;7 on'he agenda may be varied at the discretion of the meeTtag ?o gLe pre^dence to items of an urgent character. Quoruin.-A quorum shall consist of one-third of the total mem bership of " The Committee." . Voting.-All voting shall be by a majority show of hands, x / f - T c h fi l l b e k e o t o f a p r o c e e d i n g s a t e a c h m e e t i n g and^hafbrchSd fo each^m^^^ of " The Committee " prior f;? thP fnllnvvinTmeeting. If confirmed by the following meeting aV^igied by the chairman of that meeting they shall be evidence fhat tte resolutions therein contained have been duly passed exnenses in connection with the work of The "^hall be met equally by all member associations and S-gTifisattons. On election all member associations tuid organisations shall nav the initial sum of £1 (one pound). A^feSenditure shall be duly authorised at any meeting. The financial year shall terminate on 31st December. ThP fifth meetine and the first constitutional meeting took place on WedSe^a?, the 30th of October, and the following were elected Chahman Mr L. W. Wickens, Middlesex. Vkfe-Chahman,' Mr. R. H. Hore, City of London Rifle League. Treasurer, Mr. W. W. Bancroft, Essex. IVIr W. H. Fuller, Herts. The eTecfion of an auditor was postponed until the next meeting. Individual members of the committee will be pleased to hear froin other organisations within the Home Counties area who wish o co-operate with them. Official appl'cat.ons for membership be made direct to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. H. Fuller, 36, Nether lands Road, New Barnet, Herts. Isle of Man R.A. The Isle of Man R.A.'s League competition opened for the season in November. Twelve clubs are taking part, including a team from the Douglas Ladies' R.C. Lanarkshire R.A. The Winter League of the Lanarkshire R.A. is now under way, and first round results indicate that competition will be exceptional^ keen, especially in the first division. Two divisions are again formed seven in the first and eight in the second. ^ Teams will again consist of eight shooting, five to count, and matches may be shot any time d u r i n g e a c h t e n - d a y m a t c h p e r i o d . , j , The secretary, Mr. W. Fotheringham, will be pleased to assist in the formation of new clubs or in the revival of old ones, and all enquiries made to him at 163, Shields Road, Motherwell, will welcomed. Leicestershire and Rutland Small-bore R.A. Winter Cup League, 1946-7, charts, period ending 1st December, 1946 ROUND 4 1. Leicester and District S.B.R. and P. C . A 2 . H i n c k l e y A 3. Leicester and District S.B.R. and P. C . B 4 . G D i v i s i o n Wa r d e n s A 5. Leicester City Poilce A 6. Leicester City Transport A 7. British United S.M.A.C. A 8. E Division Wardens A S. W.D.L. P. Agg. Av e r . 44008 1578394.5 43 0161582 395.5 4 3016 1574393.5 420 241573 393.25 4 1 1231555 388.5 4 112 31539 384.75 4 1 0 321533 383.25 40 0401532 383 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKDIVISION 2 Winter, 1946-47. 1. Hinckley B ?■ n " iF??'"- Leicester H L British United S.M.A.C. B §■ 5 Wa r d e n s B V. ' . 7. O Division Wardens B 8 . R o b e r t C u r t i s A 1. Bentley Engineering Co. A 2. A Coy., 1st Leicester H.G. 3. Lubcnham 4. B Coy., Isi Leicester H.G. A 5. South Leicester H.G. 6. Leicester City Transport B 1 R o n t l n t i 1. Leicester City Police B 2. Coalville Affiliated H.G.... 3. Bentley Engineering Co. Lt 4 . M e l t o n M o w b r a y H G A 5. C Coy., Rutland. H.G. A 6. Kegworth H.G. ... 7. Leicester City Transport C . • i V T * L e i c e s t e r H 4 . M e l t o n M o w b r a y H . G B 5. Melton Mowbray H.G. C 6 . R o b e r t C u r t i s B . . . 7. Leicester County Police "" I. 1* Division Wardens A ... .i. Melton Mowbray H.G. D 3. No. 12 Pin. Thurnby H.G. B 4. C Coy., Rutland, H.G. B 5 . M e l t o n M o w b r a y H . G . E 6 . A D i v i s i o n Wa r d e n s B . . . The City of Birmin^am R.C. are considering the publication of a nionthly journal Iot Midland riflemen. The publication suggested IS of pocket size, 12 or 16 pages, at a price of 6d. each copy. The aim of the journal will be to maintain and improve interest in shooting, to report results of competitions, to give advice and information of meetmgs and cornpetitions, and to provide articles of topical interest, and t^hnical ^ticles. Space will also be available for news items Irom District Associations and their clubs. .. information. Rule 5 has been amended to read: f Jmc V L®"" to be shot within 6 hours for both teams. Postal matches any time within the period not necessarily as a team unless specially witnessed when they must be shot as a team within two hours. p. V. Rogers (Hon. Secretary). Lincoln County M.R.A. ^ increased entry, totalling 102 teams, for the Winter League competition of the Lincoln County M.R.A. The League has been divided into six divisions of about 17 teams each, making a 16 match programme of single shoots. Some new clubs have entered the competition and old member clubs of pre-war days are again active To help with publicity and statistics, clubs have followed a sugges- tion 9f abbreviation of title for competitive work, and new names will identify clubs of the summer season, S O M E N E W T I T L E S E Coy., 2nd Northants Home Guard will shoot under the title of Stamford H.G.; Trent Bridge, Keadby, is abbreviated to S O C Keadby ; and C Coy., 1st Lindsey Home Guard will be known as Brumby. A Coy,, 1st Lincoln Home Guard are to shoot under the of Linka, and Spalding Sugar Factory R.C. will adopt the Utle of Sugar, Spalding. New clubs are Bco., Pinchbeck (2nd Holland Battn. H.G.); Cleethorpes H.G. ; Smith Gun Battery R.C. (Lincoln), shootmg as S.G.B., Lincoln; Stamford Wardens and Scunthorpe Imps, B A C K T O T H E F O L D Back after an absence of some years are Dunholme, Welton, Surfleet and Barclays ^Grimsby). Regrettable absentees are Skegness and Kirton, who have range the RIFLEMAN 47 S. 4 W. D.L. P. Agg.Av e r . 400 8 1549387.25 J. A 4 3 1 0 71532 383 hVg. 4 4 3 2 0 0 1 2 6 4 1522 1522 380.5 380.5 4 2 02 4 1515 378.75 4 4 1 0 032 1495373.75 1 3 T 1496374 4 004 01504376 DIVISION 3 S. 4 w. 3 D.L. p. Agg. Av e r . 0 16 1520 380 4 4 4 30 16 1501 375.25 30I 6 1483 370.75 2 02 41476 369 4 2 0o 4 1475 368.75 B* 4 2 024 1471 367.75 4 4 10 32 1444 361 00 401387 346.75 DIVISION 4 S. 4 W. 3 D.L.P. Agg. Av e r . 0 I 6 1494373.5 c" 43 016 1488 372 430 I 6 1444361 4 20 241455 363,75 42 0 2 41451 362.75 4 20 2 4 1440 360.25 4I03 2 1409 352 4 0 0 4 01428 357 DIVISION 5 . C S.W.D,L. P. Agg. Av e r . 330 06 1098366 ^*B 320 1 41099 366.33 4 20 2 41431357.75 32 0141069 356.33 3 1 0 221038 346.25 4 0 3 2 1382 345.50 4 10 3 21378 344.50 DIVISION 6 S. 3 VV.D.L. P. Agg. Av e r . 30 0611 4 0 380 42 02 4 1363340.07 3 2 01 4 1026 342 3 10 2 21011337 1 0 2 2996332 2 0 02 0 394 197 Doubles, and R.A.F., Manby, and Claytons aincoln), who suffer I r o m t e a m d i f fi c u l t i e s . There is no news from Winteringham, winners of Division 6 of ttie summer competition. London Small-bore R.A. SUMMER LEAGUE DIVISION Final tables : 41; 9. 10. 11 . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 . 12. City of London Police .A L.T., Baker Street, A Metro. Police C Div. A ... ■•Wimbledon Park A Borough of Wandswonh .A B a l h a m L . D . V. A Witan (L.C.C. Staff) A ... Embankment A Kensington A G.p.o. A ;;; A i r M i n i s t r y Plumstead Police A Hackney Trolley Bus A Lewisham A L D i v. M e t r o . P o l i c e Blackwall Yard A ... Borough of Wandsworth B W i m b l e d o n P a r k B Ibis L.T., Parsons Green B a l h a m L . D . V. B . . . L.T., Baker Street. B Witan (L.C.C. Staff) B ... S. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 DIVISION 2 S. 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 DIVISION 3 City of London Police B Metro. Police H Div. Lewisham B Thames Police Kensington B M e t r o . P o l i c e M D i v. Metro. Police C Div. B Embankment B L.T., Baker Street, C Witan (L.C.C. Staff) C Inland Revenue B a l h a m L . D . V. C DIVISION 4 1. Lewisham C 2. Hackney Trolley Bus B ■J. W Div. M.S.C. ... 4. G.P.O. B 5. City of London Police C 6. Austin Motors H.G. 7. Plumstead Police B 8. F Div. M.S.C. ... 9. Blackwall Yard B ... 10. L.T., Baker Street. D 11. Witan (L.C.C. Staff) D 1. Dulwlch 2. Battersea H.G. A ... 3. Kensington C 4. Lewisham D 5. G.P.O. C 6- Kensington D , 7. Newland Park H.G. A 8. Regents Park 9. W Div. M.S.C. B ... 10. Balham L.D.V. D ... 11. L.T., Baker Street, E S. 11 11 11 11 11 n 11 11 11 11 11 11 4 s. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 DIVISION 5 S. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 DIVISION 6 Kensington E Riversdale A ■ L.T., Baker Street F ■ Battersea H.G. B ... Kings Highway ... Le wish a m E. . . Hampstead Electric A Kensington F . - . Examination Hall A 10. Balham L.D.V. E 11. Newland Park H.G. B 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. S. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 DIVISION 7 1. Paddington H.G. A 2. Berkeley Square House A 3. Riversdale B 4. Gas Light Western Athletic 5. Hampstead Electric B .6. Paddington H.G. B 7. Berkeley Square House B 8. 8th London H.G. ... 9. Examination Hall B S. W. 7 6 6 5 5 4 5 4 3 3 W. 8 8 7 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 2 0 W. 9 8 8 7 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 W. 8 7 7 7 5 5 5 4 3 2 0 W. 9 8 7 £ 5 4 4 4 4 2 0 W. 9 8 8 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 1 W. 8 7 6 4 4 3 2 2 0 D.L. P. Agg. 2 1 16 4939 04 124895 0 4 124891 I4114919 14U4903 2410 4889 0 5 10 4871 15 94866 2 584879 0 764885 1 7 5 4851 D, L. P.Agg. 1 2. 175355^ 0316 5338 0 4 145289 1413 5316 1413 5305 0 5 125353 05125343 0 5125337 1695304 1 69 5207 0 9 4 5260 1 10 '5242 D.L, P.Agg. 0 n 18 5316 12 175301 0 316 5302 22165294 2510 5270 1 6 95280 1 695247 2 6 85271 26 85255 078 5178 17 ■ 75241 08651 10 D.L. P. Agg. 0 2 16 4797 1 2 15 4833 1 9 154793 03 144807 14 11 4770 0 510 4806 0510 4787 068 4731 1 67 4697 0 8 4 4734 0100 4362 D. 0 L. I P. 18 1 •117 4697 0314 4748 13134706 0510 4729 24 104709 0 6 8 4640 068 4583 0683719 08 4 4636 010 04476 D. L.P. Agg. 0 1 18 4747 0 2 164640 0 2 16 4539 0 4 12 4548 1 4 11 "4741 15 9 4570 068 41 18 0 6 8 4078 0 763027 084 1817 092 4440 D. 0 L. 0 P. 16 Agg. 3642 0114 3667 0212 3552 0 4 8 3485 0 4 8 3444 05 63309 0 64 3419 06 42443 0 80 2395 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK48 the rifleman Winter, 1946-47. L o n d o n C o u n t y A s s o c i a t i o n . , o r . / ^ D T C & D CLASSES MEETING, held at LONDON Tl^NSPO. RIFLE RANGE, BAKER STREET, LONDON, 10th, 11th & 12th OCT. C O M P E T I T I O N N o . 1 . C L A S S C j g g F. J. Atkins, Hackney Trolley Bus, 199 and 17s. 6d. L^j;,.rchant,' Lyons'. 196 and 17s. 6d. ; D. Clapp, Balham L.D.V., 196 and 7s. : A. R. Marcn and 7s. ; S. Miller, W Div. M.S.C., 196 and 7s.; W. H. L T R.C., 195 and 196 and 7s. ; L. Clay, Kensington, 195 and 2s. 6d. ; A. H. fc^o , . • • ^ 23. 6d. : D. J. Castro, G.P.O., 194 and Is. ; S. Vandersluis, G. Gibbons, L.T.R.C., 194 and Is. ; J. Bums, L.T.R.C. i," '194 and Is. 1 Shepherd, B.B.C., 194 and Is. ; J. A. Percival, Witan (L.C.C. Stall I, A. Goble, Bow Trolley Bus, 194 and Is. C O M P E T I T I O N N o . 2 , C L A S S C . F. J. Atkins, Hackney Trolley Bus, 99 ^d 15s. ; J. 98 and 3s. 6d. ; C. E. Deadman, Kensington, 99 and 15s. ; E. E. , ™fi Works 98 and 3s. 6d. ; D. J. Castro, G.P.O., 98 and 3s. 6d. ; T. Thomson, L-T-. Fu'we" Worfe 9» ^ W. C. Cole, Secoy, 98 and 3s. 6d. ; S. Vandersluis, Mag-lebone, 98 an Morris, L.T.R.C., 98 and 3s. 6d. ; A. H. Elmore, L.T.R.C., 98 and 3s. on. , c. Taylor, L.T.R.C., 98 and 3s. 6d. ^ J - M k / f - O T T T - T ' r T / ^ ' V T C ^ f . A S S C COMPETITION No. 1, CLASS D r vi;„„ic,„orth L. Windsor, Osram, 194 and 13s. 3d. ; A. C. Baker» ® Witan (L C C*' _and 13s. 3d. : S. G, Clarke, L.T.R.C., 194 and 13s, 3d. ; C O M P E T I T I O N N o . 2 , C L A S S D t . u i „ v Miss F. M. Smith, Witan (L.C.C. StaflT), 98 and £1 ; W. PT'Pir'rt®®s^reet Square, 97 and 15s. ; L. Windsor, Osram, 96 and 7s. 6d. ; S-O-Smith, StuddMre H.G., 96 and 7s. 6d. C. Langham, L.T.R.C., 96 and 7s. 6d. : E-L'ddicoat Farnng^ H.G. 95 and 3s. 3d. ; S. Phillips, Osram, 95 and 3s. 3d : D. C, Poole, Studd Street H.G., 95 and 3s. 3d., H. Itter, L.T., Fulwell Works, 95 and 3s. . L- Sfatt^, Osram, 94 and Is. ; C. Iseley, Osram, 94 and Is. ; E. Baker, Osram. 94 and Is. , ur. H. Woolmer, Studd Street, H.G., 94 and Is. ; H. K. Ashwell^-P-O-, 94 anO is. , H. Kingett, Witan (L.C.C. Staff), 94 and Is. ; A. C. Allen, Witan (L.C.L. aian;, 94 and Is. ; E. Bristow, Bow Trolley Bus, 94 and Is. COMPETITION No. 3, CLASS D Miss F. M. Smith, Witan (L.C.C. Staff), 288 and 17s. 6d. ; H. kingett, Witan (L.C.C. Staff), 288 and 17s. 6d. ; W. J. Draper, Berkeley Square, 287 and lUs. , S. G. Clarke, L.T.R.C., 286 and 6s. 3d. ; A. C. Baker, Borough of Wand^orth, 286 and 6s. 3d. ; S. O. Smith, Studd Street H.G., 285 and 5s. ; P. Dawson, Osram, 283 and 2s. 6d. ; D. C. Poole, Studd Street H.G., 2s. 6d. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The following officers were elected at the A.G.M. held at ffie County Hall in November ; President, Col. M. K. Matthews, 1 .U., D.L., J.P. ; vice-presidents. Col. G. R. Codrington, C.B., D.b.O., O.B.E., T.D., Sir E. Lionel Fletcher, C.B.E., N. C. Headland, Esq., W. F. Narbey, Esq. ; chairman, G. F. Booth, Esq., M.B.E.; captain, R. H. Hore, (Alleyn O.B.R.C.); hon. secretary and hon. treasurer and Advisory Committee representative, W. Cornish ; comrnittee, R. E. Allen, C. B. Dallas, J. G. Ellis, J. E. Goodman, F. J. Tucknott, J. Keir, R. P. Vaughan, A. W. Porter, Miss M. Bryant, J. h. de la Cour, P. R. Terry, A. Neville, W. J. Smith, H. F. Manners, G.W. Baker ; auditors, Messrs. G. Pethard, M.B.E., and A. Ward (S.M.R.C.). Summer League, 1946, winners and runners-up :— Division 1.—City of London Police ; L. T., Baker Street, A. D i v i s i o n 2 . — P l u m s t e a d P o l i c e A ; H a c k n e y Tr o l l e y B u s A . Division 3.—City of London Police B ; Metro. Police H. D i v i s i o n 4 . — L e w i s h a t n C ; H a c k n e y Tr o l l e y B u s B . Division 5.—Dulwich ; Battersea H.G. A. D i v i s i o n 6 . — K e n s i n g t o n E ; R i v e r s d a i e A . Division 7,—Paddington H.G, A: Berkeley Square House A. The S.M.R.C. County Silver Medal for 1946 was won by W. Bliss, Metro. Police L D i v i s i o n . Over 100 competitors shot at the C and D Class meeting held on the L.T., Baker Street, range in October. Leading results :— Competition No. 1. Class C : F. J. Atkins. Hackney Trolley Bus (17s. 6d. ). 199 ; W . C . C o l e , S e c o y ( 1 7 s . 6 d . ) , 1 9 9 . „ ^ , r . Competition 2. Class C : F. J. Atkins, Hackney Trolley Bus (15s.), 99 ; J. Bums, L.T. (15s.), 99; C. E. Deadman, Kensington (15$.). 99. Competition 3. Class C ; F. J. Atkins, Hackney Trolley Bus (£!)» 298 ; W. C. C o l e , S e c o y ( 1 5 s . ) , 2 9 7 . . . ^ , Competition 1. Class D : L. Windsor, Osram (13s. 3d.), 194; A. C. Baker, Wandsworth (13s. 3d.), 194 ; S. G. Clarke, L.T. (13s. 3d.). 194 ; H. Kingett, Witan (13s. 3d.), 194. Competition 1. Class 2 : Miss F. M. Smith, Witan (£1). 98 ; W. J. Draper, B e r k e l e y S q u a r e H o u s e ( 1 5 s . ) , 9 7 . ^ Competition 3. Class D : Miss F. M. Smith, Witan (17s. 6d.), 288 ; H. Kingett, Witan (17s. 6d.), 288. ^ ^ Competition 4. Class C : Secoy A (£1), 291 ; B.B.C. A (12s. 6d.X 289. Competition 4. Class D: Witan (£1), 286; Osram (12s. 6d.), 284. Competition 5. Scratch threes : J. Burns 194, G. Gibbons 194, A. Goble 194. Total 582 (12s.). Unlimited Class C : 100, F. J. Atkins, S. Miller, W. C. Cole (5s. each). Unlimited Class D ; 98, A. C. Baker, P. Dawson (5s. each). UnJimitcd prototype rifle : 98, L. Clay, J. R. Tucker (5s. each). Before publication of the next issue of The Riflcnmn details of the L.S.B.R., summer session, will be sent to affiliated clubs. Any clut) with headquarters in the administrative County of London not already affiliated and wishing to enter this League should write to the hon. secretary, W. Cornish, 22, Hart Grove, Ealing, W.5. Middlesex S.B.R.A. There is little doubt that the 1946 season will be considered the most outstanding in the history of the Association to date, and thanks arc due to all members for their interest and support. It has been the policy of the Selection Committee to keep all prospective members of the county team together by means of friendly matches, and the successes subsequently recorded would appear to j u s t i f y t h i s p o l i c y . ^ After commencing the season by winning the Home Counties competition for the Marks Shield, a party, headed by the County captain, crossed the border to compete at the Scottish Meeting at Edinburgh and the selected Middlesex team brought the Sextette Shield back from Scotland for the first time. At the National Meeting at Ham, Middlesex again won the Sextette competition, this time with a record score for the particular conditions, and later, in Sep- temljer, wound up by winning both the B.S.A. Cup and the County Cup. In winning all the County team competitions in the season, Middlesex have set up a record which may stand for a long time. In the International matches, V. H. Gilbert, Heston and Ham and Petersham, J. F. Chandler, Twickenham, W. J. Smith, Alexandra Palace and G.P.O., L. W. Wickens, Hendon and Cncklewood, and L. S. Hughes, Twickenham, were selected to represent England against the Home Countries. Also included in the team shooting for Great Britain against Canada and the United States of America in the Dewar Trophy match were V. H. Gilbert, Heston and Ham and Petersham, J. F. Chandler, Twickenham, W. J. Smith, Alexandra Palace and G.P.O., L. W. Wickens, Hendon and Cricklewood, L. S. Hughes, Twickenham, and S. Broughton, Twickenham, whilst H. S. Yeoman, Twickenham, and J. E. Frearson, Hamiltons, were reserves. The Provincial Cities and Boroughs trophy was won by the Borough of Heston and Isleworth and the Browne Martin team trophy by Hamiltons for the second year in succession. The individual achievements provide a very lengthy list as is illustrated by the fact that no fewer than eight of the 20 competi tors in the squadded final of the Lord Roberts Championship were M i d d l e s e x m e m b e r s . Four of the County's most consistent performers were V. H. Gilbert, Heston and Ham and Petersham, winner of the National Individual Championship of Great Britain for the Lord Roberts Trophy, the English Individual Championship for the Roya Society of St. George Trophy and the Grand Aggregate at the National Meeting at Ham for the Nobel Statuette with a record score. (Mr- Gilbert acts as hon. secretary to the Surrey C.S.B.R.A.) J. F. Chandler, Twickenham, winner of the Grand Aggregate at the National Meeting at Edinburgh for the Oxo Challenge Cup, the Middlesex County Individual Championship for the Cheylesmore Cup and the S.M.R.C. County Silver Medal (1946). W. J. Smith, Alexandra Palace, winner of the Sussex County Open Aggregate, Civil Servants' Association Aggregate, and third in the Middlesex County Individual Championship. A. Bolsom, Twickenham, second in the Middlesex County Indivi dual Championship and second in the Sussex County Open Aggregate. Other meritorious performances were F. W. Mayor, Heston, winner of the S.M.R.C. Cup for Life and Annual Members, Mrs. N. Wilson, Heston, winner of H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent Challenge Cup, Mrs. M. E. Mayor, Heston, winner of the Regiment Challenge Cup, R. J. Finnimore, Elgee, winner of the S.M.R.C. Cup for Class C Grand Aggregate at Ham and H. S. Yeoman, Twickenham, who tied for first place in both the Short Range Championship of Great Britain and the English Championship, but was placed second on the re-gauge. Further details of these and other awards are to be found on other pages of The Rifleman. The County Sextette teams and scores were :— M i d d l e s e x t e a m ( E d i n b u r g h ) . . . 11 7 2 L . S . H u g h e s 1 9 6 J . F . C h a n d l e r . . . 1 9 6 H. S. Y eoman ... 196 W. J . S m i t h 1 9 5 F. E . D e a n 1 9 4 F. A . F o x o n 1 9 3 Scores in the B.S.A. and County Cups will be found elsewhere in this issue. M i d d l e s e x t e a m ( H a m a n d P. ) 11 8 1 V. H . G i l b e r t . . . 1 9 9 - J . F . C h a n d l e r . . . 1 9 8 S. Broughton... .... 198 L . W . W i c k e n s 1 9 6 F . W . M a y o r . . . 1 9 5 W. J . S m i t h 1 9 5 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKNext >