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FOURTE MEETING OF TEE VICTO-
RIAN RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
SECOND DAY.
There was a good hard day's shooting on the ground yesterday, and for once the place presented an appearance which even a stranger to volunteer matters might havo found interesting. The day was of the most delightful kind. Bright sunshine at the volunteers' backs, scarce a breath of air stirring, and a puro atmosphere so perfectly clear that there was no room for that stock-complaint of unsuccessful riflemen, viz.--a mirage which affects tho accuracy of their aim. Hover before hn an association meeting taken placo under such favourable external circumstances. The pro- ceedings were actually quite lively-if such a word can b3 applied at all to any description of rifle-shooting. Certain it is that an ordinary rifle match is the moat tiresome thing in the world to those who do not nttempt to under- stand it, the most bewildering to those who attempt to fathom its mystories for the first time, and the dullest to all save those actnally engaged. A visitor sees only small squads of eix or eight men marching to the firing points, which are simply mounds of earth, and then popping away at a series of small glimmering white patches almost lost in the distance. Flogs are waved in every direction, and for apparently no comprehen- sible motive ; bugleB sound aiaembly calls, which it Foetus a wonder anyone can under- stand ; while tho everlasting crack of rifles gceB on, and the rustling of used cartrldge papera, which Btrew the ground far aud near. That which was really attractive yesterday, however, was the quick-firing or " time" matches, which were then tried on a large ecale for the first time here. The object was to get good shooting prac- tice combined with celerity in loading, or what may be termed the manual exorcise of rifle shooting ; and each comnetitor was allowed six minutes, in which he had to fire as many shots as ho 'could at a target at 203 yardB rango, nnd his excellence was made to Ile in tne number and aim of those shots. The plan adopted was an ex- ceedingly gool one. As there were about 125 entries, and only eight targets, the men wero kept coming up all day long. Competitors assembled as they chose at a certain blue flag, and were marched off in squads of eight to the firing-point. Hero they were compelled to purchaso on tho spot the ammunition they wtre to use, which could thus he in no way secretly prepared ; and they had to assume fresh regulation bolts, so that individual advantages were, as fares possible, reduced to a common minimum. Thoy next came under the hands of Drill instructor Gray, who marched each of the mon to hie position, started them, and gave the order " cease filing" as Boon as the six minutes wero up. Otherwise the business of the day went quietly through. There will be a IHtle more excitement on this, the last day, as all tics will then be shot oír, and the mutches in which the picked men are engaged will take place. The Head-quarters Band will be preeent to play during the afternoon, and His Excellency the Governor and Lady and Miss Darling will be present after half-past ont o'clock. For all these reasons, to which maj bo added tho probability of fine weather, o goodly attendance of visitors to the butt/ may be looked for to-day.
The shooting, as far as can be ascertained was of very high quality; and two of the ,- matcheB were won by shots which approached I in one instance to within an aco of thi
highest possible score, while tho other reachet that highest mark. The first case was that o Mr. Douglas, of the Melbourne and Nortl Melbourne Eitles. In Match 1 he fired I bulls'-eyes in succession, and then a centre As his sightingshot waa a bull's-eya, he wouli if it had scored, havo made the highest poa Bible number. This last was made by Cor poral Cockrem, of the 1st Castlemaine Rifles who in Match 8 actually scored 7 bulls'-oye in succession, making a total of 28 point! Both of these'scores were made at COO yards and it is most noteworthy that, while Mi Cockrem's score was made with a Wb.ll worth rifle, Mr. Douglas's bulls'-eyes wer made with a common Lancaster rifle. A the same range, Captain Couchman, < the 1st OnsüVmaine Rifles, and Mr. Johr con, of the Emerald-hill Artillery, score 26 points each. As a contrast to this, it i a pity to have to state that several goo scores were lo3t by a ' disqualificatioi resulting fiom the trigger-pull being unde weight. This ia tho consequence of i practice which should nevor be indulgad in of getting the trigger as near Gib. aB po. Bible. & little makes a great diifei ence. The . atmosphere may let th trigger go lighter, ond there is often
marked change after a rifle bas beon Ion a-cock, and then when the test comes th trigger is found light, and the scorer dil qualified. Marksmen will find itj best to It there be six pounds and a half or even suve pounds on their trigger, which will al was pull lighter, while the extra weight, whic ensures safety, ia hardly worth troublin about. Tho Bufferers yesterday %vere M Myring, of the 1st Castlemaine Rifle who was disqualified from tnking a pris for his total score of 55 points i Matches 5, 6, and 7, and Messrs. Sargooi Budd, and Aitken, who were prevented froi competing in Match 4, Into which only tt thirty best in Match 1 could enter. Thei were a VBst number of protests and objection on the ground that competitors used Whil worth nipples to their Government weapon or brass hand-rests behind their trigger-guard and such like. Mr. Douglas's crack acore wt objected to because of a hand-reBt, but t a meeting of council held in the courso c the aftornoon the protests wera all di allowed. Otherwise, nothing could f more smoothly thnn the business of ti: day. The Royal Artillerymen who aetc as markers, under Sergeant-major Ha worth, of course under tho supremo dire tion of Major Pitt, appeared to do the work very well, and complaints wore n< heard of. One department cannot be passe over without a special compliment. We nllnc to the secretarial portion of their dutie which were discharged by Captain Irvin bon. Bec, and his assistant, Mr. Martin, in manner worthy all praise, especially when v remember that on previous occasiona wo hin had to notice deficiencies in this rospact, au the difficulty of doing tho Clerical work of th meeting has exceeded all previous exp lience. The drill-insttuctois wero diliger and careful, and it would bo very difficult i find a single fault.
Before we conclude this introduction, v must call the attention of competitors to ti fact that, added to the programme of to-du ara two " Consolation" Matches, at 600 yard .seven rounds-one for volunteer non-winnot 5s. post entry ; and the other for nou-winne members of the V. R. A., 10J. post entr There will BIBO bo a pool at 700 yards, at N 8 range, if possible. These two evenl Matches á and 9, and the shooting off of tie will finish up the business of tho meeting.
MATCH No. 1.
For representatives of ovory corps who havo
on or bsforo May 21st lust completed thoir annual musketry instruction. Distances, 200 and 500 yards ; seven rounds at each. Prizes-200 yards score, £8, £3, £2, £1; 600 yards score, £8, £3, £2, £1 ; total score, £20, £10, £5, £3. £8, £2. £2, £1, £1.
The firing at 200 yards' rango was com- pleted on Thursday.
This has been the grand match of the meet- ing, and in connexion with Match 4, in which the competitors are those who have most distinguished themselves in Match No. 1, has created by far tho moot interest, the esprit de corpa of each detachment of the up-country volunteers and those from the metropolitan and suburban districts tsing largely excited. Tho firing can hardly be called surprisingly excellent, but It is satisfactorily gc:d, and the prizes, especially the first, were won by first-rate scores. We are uuublo to comparo present results with tho firing at the last meeting, because five rounds were then allowed to each man, and seven rounds is now tho rule. The actual registers takon vi ould of course enable us to Bottle the point, but they oro not enilly come-atablo. The following wcro the decisions arrived at as to the prizes awarded yesterday :
COO YABDS.-First prize, £8, Douglc, Mel- bourne and North Melbourne, twenty-seven points ; second prize, £3, Waltor, Bendigo, twenty-four points; third prize, £2, Jamie- son, 2nd Geelong (Queenscliff) ; fourth pilzo, M'Clure, Carlton, and Page, 2nd Castlemaine, tied at twenty-three pointe.
TOTAL SCOBES.-First prize, £20, Douglas, Melbourne and North Melbourne, forty eight points; second prize, £10, Walter, Bendigo, forty-three points; third prize, £5, and fourth prize, £3. M'Clure, Carlton, and Page, 2nd Castlemaine, tied at forty two points; fifth prizo. £8, sixth prize, £2, and ieventh prize, £2. Frost, Melbourne and North Melbourne ; Pearson, Williams- town Artillery; and Coekrera, 1st Castle- maine, tied at forty-one points ; eighth prizo. £1, and ninth prize, £1, Sergeant Dape, 1st
Geelong ; and Logan, 1st Ballarat, tied at forty point«.
THE CHALLENGE COP.-A- oap value £16 ard £10 is to be given to the corps whose representatives make the highest average, which, however, will not be ascer- tained till to-day.
The following were tho scorers of twelve points and upwards :-.
Points.
M'Hutchi=on, E.H.B.LO.' . 20 Sargood, St. K" B L.O.l8 Lieut-Colonel Bede, 10. A., L- ... 12 Millar. l'.,L.15 Woodham, M.A., L.15
J. Andora«, Bo., G.H. 17 Corporal Fly, Bo., G.H. 16 Edmunds, W.N.B., S.S.15 Adams, M. and N.M., L.15
Grimwood, SN.B., S.S. 14 O.M'Oturo, Ou., L.23
Lieut. Connor, On., L. l8 Lieut. Boche, W.N.B., S.8.15 Holland, E.H.A., B.L.C.16
Durham, P.. L. l8 Captain Irving, M. and N.M. lo
Andeiron, Bo., G.H. . 15
AUVrsio. 1 0, O.IJ. l8 M'Naughten, St, K. A" B.L.C. ... 19 Smith, E. B. A, B.L.C. . IS Sergeant Kidd, M. and N. M. 13 Frost, M. and N.M.2i Forbes, Cd.12 M'Hutehison, E. H. A.Ki M'Ewan, M. and N. M., L.16
Macartney, Bo., G.H. 14 Gritw, P. and S. Y" L.14. For. y th. Cn., L.15
Dixie, 1 B., G.U. 19 Swallow, S. N. B., S.S. 12 ' Swift, 1G.A.L.12
Captain Stewart, W. A., L. 16 , Dunckley, MA. B.L.C, . l8 / Hernán, W.N.B., S.S.16
Corporal Minty, E.H.A., B.L.C. ... 19
LleutL-nant Douch, W.A., L,. 12 Mouat, W.N.B., S.S.16 Hendren, St. K.A., B.L.C.14 Sergeant Dupe, 1 G.A., L.l8 Peareon, W A., L.23 Captain Fullarton, S.N.B., S.S. ... l8
Moore, St. K.A., B.L.C. 17 Batesford, E.H., B.L.C. 17 Captain Couchman, 1 O., G.H. ... 21
Peard, C. (Maldon) . B3 Bulman, Cd.12 Captein Drury, 1 B., G.H. . 16 Captain Farie, P. and S.Y., L. ... 13 Lieutenant Sleep, 1 B., G.H.. 16
Johnston, M. and N. M., L. l8 Byder. P. and S. Y., L.14 Page, 2 0. (Meldon) G.H. . 23
Cairnes, 1 C, G.H . 13 Greenfield, 1 B., G.H. 12 Mattingley. M. A., B L.O.13 Serçeiut Fly, Bo., G H.l8
Seigeent Templeton, Cd., L. 16 Myring, 1 C" G.U.13 Le gan, IB., G.H.21
Croles, 2 0. (Kyneton) G H. 13 Douglas, M. and M. N., L.27 Comtney, 1 0" G.H.21
Corporal Bytheîl, 1 O., G.H. 20 Walker, Bo., G.H.24 Lempiiero, P. und S. Y., L.13 West,B.,L.23
Nicholas, Bo, L. 10 Thompc-m, S. N. B., L. 17 Draper, En"., S. E.12 Mason, ICI G.H. .16 Jaukmau, Cd.. L. .., ... ... 13 nannay. 2 C" G.H.13 Captain Badcl ¡fie, Cn., L.23
Fawcett, M. A"B.L.O.. 17 Jones M. and N. M., L.12 Buckley. B., L.15 Newlands, 1 C, L.13 Burford, W. A, L.16 Corporal CocUrem. 1 C, G.H.... ... 21 Aitken, E. H. A" B. L. 0.l8 Vanninni, 1 B., G H.12 Jemirson.2a. (Qucanollff), G.H. ... 24 Johns, 1 B" G H.14 Corporal Fawc;tt, Cn., L.16 Sergeant Knight, W.A.. L.£3 CorrorriKe]low,E.H.A.,B.L.O. ... 15 Captain Strnban. 1 B., L.17 Webster, 1 B, G.H.16 Sergeant H. H. Budd, B., L. ... 14 Aran, P. and 8. Y., L.13 Watton, M. and N.M,L.12 Batchelor, 2 G. (Qucenedlff), L. ... 13 Canrjiford, E.H., B.L.C.16 Blackwood, 1 G., L.15 Serge-.nt K. H Budd, B., L.10 Craigie, Cn., L. ",.l8 Sergeant Banks, Cd., L.16 Ahtley,B.,L.21 Willmott, B.. L.19 Edwards, E. H" B L.O.17 Fawcett. Cd., L.14 Martin, W.N.B., L.l8 Alexander, Cn., L.12
Crook, B., S.S. 17 Ohapplo, Eo., G.H.20 Clame, M., B.L.0.21 Denne, B" L.13 Butler, E., L.12 WilkincoD, P., L.14
Anderson, 1 0" G.H. . 16 Corporal Turner, Cd., L.16 Saundds, E., L.10 Gray, Cn.16
Lieutenant Buchan, Od., L. 21 Davies, St. K., B.L.C.12 Templeton, Cn., L.10 Hunter, W. A., L.14
Burt.Bn., L. 12 Bradshaw, St. K.A., B.L.C . 14 Cranston, M. & N. M" L.16 Corp. Wright, E. M., B.L.C.14 Mortimer, R., L.16
Pcole, 2 O. (Maldon), G.H. . 15 Johnson, P,L.12 Aithur, S. N. B" L.14
N.B.-See end of report for list of abbr
viations.
MATCH No. 2.
For members of the V. V, Force who wo
not membors at any time prior to So temter 1,1863, and have, on or before Mt 21, completed their annual musketry ii structlon. Distances, 2C0 and GOD yard seven rounds at each. Prizes-200 yard £5, £2, and £1 ; 6C0 yards, £5, £2, and £ .total score, £16, £5, £5, £3, £3, £2, £1, au
£1.
The scoring at 200 yards was completed o Thursday.
This, ns will be seen by tho condition?, wi a " recruits' match," and of course the Kcorii: was very inferior to that preceding. We ahn trust to seo some of tho competitors ho: make a better show on a futuro occasion.
The following were the prize awards': COOynrds.-Firbt prize. £5, Fawcett, Metrop litan Artillery, 21 points : second prize £ and third prize £1, Rider, Prahran and Soul Yarra, and Graham, Bendigo, tied at '. points.
Total Scores.-First prize, £15, Fawccl Melbourne Artillery, 88 points. Second pri? £5, Graham, Bendigo, 36 pointB. Third pris £5, Bider, Prahran and South Tarra, i pnints. Fourth prize. £3, Aitken, Emeral hill Artillery. 32 points. Fifth prize, £*. sixth prize, £2; seventh prize, £1: and 81 prize, £1-Drowitt, Biclimond ; Moynai Collingwood; Buchanan, Melbourne at North Melbourne; and Caldwell, Bendig tied at 31 points.
The following were the scorers of 12 poin and upwards :
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Carter, Cd"L.17 Aitken,E.H. A, B.L.C.17 Buckley, Bn., L.10 Peorcev, E. M., B.L.C.16 Fawcett, M. A., B.L.0.21 Saunders, St. K. A., B.L.C.13 Gorman, M. and N. M., L.12 Green, 1 C, G.H.12
M'Ff rlane, M. nnd N. M., L. 13 Brown, E. M" B.L.C.12 Bray, 2 C. (Maldon), G.H.12 Prewitt, B,. L.15 Mnynnid, E H. A., L.13 Buchanan. M. and N. M" L.16 Courtney, 1 C, G.H. .l8 Bider, P. and S. Y., L.l8 Gray, Co., L. ....12 Ingiam, W.A., L. .14 Fowler, W.N.B., S.S.13 Celdwell, Bo., G.H.15
Hannay, 2 O. (Maldon), G.H. 12 West, BD., L.14 Menzic-,WN.B.8.S.13 Graham, Bo., G.H.l8
MATCH, No. 8.
For Victorian volunteers who, on or bofo
Moy211ast, completed their na nu ni musket instruction. Distance, 200 yards, as mai rounds as each competitor could fire in s minutes. For prize?, the entries paid f muzzle-loaders will he divided into nil prizes for muzzle-loaders; those paid 1 breech-loaders into four for breeuh-loado To each first and second prizo £3 and, will bo added by tho V.B.A
This was a most interesting match, ai indeed the only one which afforded inspectai to the visitor. TheTo were 125 entries, ai the firing lasted allday. Thorough familiar! with weopons was evinced by nearly all t §aged, though, of course, there were mark
iiferences In the extent of nlmblcness ai dexterity in manipulation, and facility tnlting aim, possessed by the competlto The lollowing is the prize-list, but we ho not yet been able to ascertain the oompetiti who, without having won a prize, ureentltl to mention, nor, indeed, farther paitloula which will be of interest;
CABBINES .-First and second prizes, £5 a
£3-Sargcod,St.K.A, and Knight, W. A, tied at 21 points. Third prize, £1-Heûdren, St. K. A, Grimwood, M. A., and MiNaughton, St. K. A., tied at 19 pointa.
RIFJ,KS OF "677 BOKB.-First prize, £7 Corpotal Fly, Bo.. 25 points. Second prizo, £5-Corporal Newlands, 10., 24; Third prjzo. £2- Corporal Macattney, Bo., 22. Fourth and filth prizes, £2 and £1-Sergeant Rainsford, E. H. A-, and Corporal Bythell, 1C, tied at 20. Sixth prize, £1-Beall, St. K. A., l8.
MATCH No- 4.
For the best thirty in Match 1, including ties
for 30th. Distance, COO, 7C0, and 800 yards, ten rounds at each. PrizeH for beat at each distance, £5, £2, and £1: prize for best total scores, a gold, trophy, and £20, £8, £2,
and £1.
This match, the interest of which lies in the fast that it is to bettie the points of supreme distinction between the individual riliemcn of Victoria, has not yet boen shot off, but the following are tho competitors whoso united scores being of the higneat rank, ate entitled to compete :
Points.
1. Donglns, M. and N. M. ... 48
2. Walter, Bo. 43 3. M'Clure, On. . )
4. Page, 20. J
42
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5. Frost, M. and N.M. 6. Hearson, "VV. A. 7. Oockrem.lO.
8. Dupe, 1 G. 1 ,n 9. Logan, 1B. J 4J 10. Courtney, 1 0. J Q0
11. Astley, It. J 39 12. Captain Radcliffe, Cn. ... 1
15. Jamieson, 2 G. I
14. Gray, Cn. ¡- 88 16. Clarke, M. A. | 16. Bythell, 10. J
17. Fly, Bo. 1 18. Chapple, Bo. . \- 37 19. M'Hutchinson, E. n. A. ... J 20. M'Nnughton, St. K. A. ... "j 21. Captain Couchman, 1 0. ... | 22. Lieutenant Sleep, 1 B ... j
23. Weet,Bn. }? 30 24. Newlands, 10 . |
25. Wilmot, B. ' 26. Andeuon, 10. . J 27. M'Ewan, M. and N". M. ... 1
28. MCartney, Bo. |
29. Captain Drury, 1 B. ... ! "r 30. Johneon, ST. and N. M. ... f öü 81. Hannay, 2 0. I 82. Webster, 1 B. J
The following wore disqualified on account of their trigger-pull being under weight : Sargood, 89 points ; Budd, 37 points ; and Aitken, 35 points.
MATCHES Ncs. 5, 6, and 7.
These were all completed on Thursday.
MATCH No. 8.
For all comors. Distances, 500 and 600 yards,
seven rounds at each. Prizes, total score, £10, £6, £3, £2, £1.
This wes a somewhat lease match, the con- ditions being aB lirht as possible, viz., any position and any rule, with not lets than 31b.
pull of trigger, and under 101b. in weight. There were 102 entries, and the following wero the awardB of prizes :
Total Score.-Fint prize, £10, Sargood, St. Kilda Artillery, 49 points. Second prize, £5, Peterson, no corps named. Third prize, £3, and fourth prize, £2, Sergeant Cole, Emerald hill Artillery, and Johnson, Emerald-hill Artillery, tied at 46 points. Fifth prize, £1, Lacey, St. Kilda Aitillery, and Fawcett, Col- lingwood, tied at 45 points.
The following is a list of the best scores at beta ranges:
Sargood, St. K.A., Wirft. Sergeant Kidd, M. and N.M., T. Meut. Caldwell, Do., G.II. Sergeant Colo, E.H., Whit. Lieut. Sleep, ID., T. (?)..
M'Clure, Cn., Whit. Douglas, M. mid N.M., I«. .. Mills, civilian, G.II. J. Anderson, Bo., Q.II. Pago, 2 C. (Haldon), G.H.
Macartnoy, Bo., Wlilt. Martin, Bo., G.H. Captain Farlo, 1'. and S.Y., lion, ¿lout. Templeton, T, .. .. Humby, B., Whit. Middlomiss. 1 0., Hon. Peterson, Whit. Graham, Bo., G.II.
Captain Fullarton, W.N.B., S.S. Captain Campbell, Whit.., Carlisle E., Ï. ..
Kaye, Hen. Lacey, St. It.A., Aston l Mo
Captain Balfour, St. K., G.II. Vn\ ison, Bo., G.H.
Bradshaw, St. K., Whit. .. Masters, It., Whit. Merson, 1 C, G.H.
Smith, 1 G., h. ..
Cant. Irving, M. and N.M., Hon. «'Naughton, St. K., Whit. Greenfield, 1 B., Hen. Johnson, E.H., Whit. Forsytho, Cn., lien.
Sergeant Fly, Bo., G.H. .. M'Uwnn, M. anil N.M.. T.
Corporal Fly, Bo., Whit... Coekrem, 1 O., Whit.
Cauntor, P. and S.Y., Whit. Wright, Cd., Whit.
Logan, 1 B., Hen. Le I'laotrior, 1>. andS.Y., G.H. (I) Moors, St. h.A., B.L.C. .. Fawcott, Cd., Hen.
Walter, Bo., G.II. Captain Strahan, 1B., G.II. Hendron, St. K.A., Whit. Peard, 2C.,0.n. Bainsfbrd, E.H.A., C.II... Fawcott, M.A., B.L.O. ..
Total.
17
Beyond these, tho following scored well: £90 yards.-Webster, E. M., G.II., l8 points ; Pearson, W. N. B" I*., l8 points ; Yates, no corps, Whit., 21 points; Flanagan, P., L.,20 points; Forbes, Cd., L., 20 points; Knight, W. A., L., 21 roints ; "Watson, no corps, Whit,, 20 points; Munday, 1 G., Hen., 20 points; and Webb, no corps, G. H., 22 points.
OCO yards.-Aran, P. aud S. Y" G.H.,15 points ; Mill?, oivjlian, lien., 19 points : Grim- wood, SI. A., Whit., 15 points; Bythell, IO., G.II., 20 points ; Captain Stewart, W. A., 19 points ; and Cornell, On., L,, 15 points.
MATCH Ko. 9.
For beBt twenty in Matoh 8, including ties for 20th. Prize's-Best at each dfstaace, £2; for be-t total score, silver trophy and £5 ; £3, and
£1.
This match will have an effect with respect to all-corneia, as Match No. 4 will have ei to the volunteorr. The competitors are the p'eked men of the formor, and the winners, of course, gain the additional distinction. Tho match is to tako place to-day ; and the follow- ing aro entitled to competo on account of their total scores, which aro apponded :
Points,
1. Snrgood, St. K.A.49 2. Peterson .47 8. Colo, J0.H.A. 1 4R 4. Johnton, E H.A. J au 5. Lacey, Si. K A. { Ar. 6. Fawcett, Cd. f w
7. Kidd, W. end N.M.. 41 8. Brr-ishaw, St. K.A. ) 40
9. Mills. J as 10. Wright, Cd. ) 11. CfArom, IO. \ 42 12. Hendron, St. K.A. )
15. Fawcett, M.A. 1
14- Smith, IO.. Y 41 16. Forsyth. On. J 16. M Nuushton, St. K.A.40 17. Campbell . \ on
18. Kayo. J ov
19. Siindcrsor, Bo. \ 00 10. M'Ewan, M. and N.M. ... / *°
MATOH No. 10.
For membors of V.R.A. only. Distance, 200
ynrds ; Btven rounds. Prlzei, £10 and £5, This match was completed on Thursday.
MATOH No. 11.
For members of V.R.A. only. Distance, 6O0
yards ; Bevon rounds. Prizes, £10 and £5.
There were sixty-five entries, and most of the competitors had shot in Mutch 10. Tho conditions were of the easiest ; but the shoot- ing was above tho average, and looks ex ticmely well in a match wholly confined to members of the Victorian Kiflo Association, The following weie the prize-takers :
First prize, £10, end second prize, £5, Captain Couchman, 1st Castlemaine (who won tho first prize in Match No. 10), and Johnron, E.H.A., tied at twonty-six points.
The following wero the principal scorers:
rointf.
M'Naugbton,Wirit.24 Knight, L.14 Captsln Irving. Hen.16 Peterson, W.20
Puichas, small Leucostor . 12 Dougln.L.19 Frost, L..23 Captain Redcliffe, L.12 llainsford, G.H.22 Kidd.T..24 Kay.12 Caldwell.l8 Mill« .l8
Watson, Whit.19 Yates, Whit. .21 Walter, W. .BJ Cockrem, G.H.17 Grimwood, G.H..l8 I Newlands, G.H..17
Page, G.H.13 Ttmpleton, T.19
Points.
SnrgopoVWhit.20 Lang,' Aston rifle .23 Greenfield, Hen..10 Oaplain Couchman, G.H. ... ... 26 Captain Fullarton, S.S.la Bythell, G.H.l8 Mlddieraise, Hen.22 Wright, Whit.17 Le Plastiier, L.12 Lieut, Sleep, T..20 Colonel Bede .l8 Fawcett . .24 Cailisle .16
Lieutenant Caldwell, G.H. . 14 Cole, Whit. .22 Captain Campbah, Whit.20 Captain Balfour, G.H.16 Johuton, Whit.26 Hendren, Whit.17 M'Ewan, L.16 Fowcett, B.L.C.20
All.tlcs have to be shot off this (Saturday) morning.
POOL WINNERS.
The following woro the pool winnora :
600 yaTds, mest ceutral shot, Martin, Bo.» £4 4a. Bullb'-ojes-Chapple, Martin, Peter- son, M'Naushton, and Page, £1 ISs. (id. each.
200 yards, right target-Bulls'-eycs-Peard and Sargood, £111s, (¡ti. essh.
200 yards, left target.-Bulls'-eyes-Pcole, Poole, Hunter, Thompson, and Tate, £110s.
Cd. each.
AHBEEVIATIONS USED IN THE ÏOEEdOINO
BBrOKT.
Name of Corps:-Al. and N.M., Mel- bourne and Noith Melbourne; Cn., Carlton; Cd, Collingwood : E. Cd., East Collingwood ; E,, Richmond; P. and S. Y., Prnliran and South Yarra ; P., Pentridge ; B., Brighton ; 1B" 1st Ballarat; 2B, 2nd Ballarat; Bo.. Bendigo: 1 C" 1st Castlemaine; 2 C, 2nd Castlemaine; St. K.A., St. Kilda Artillery; E.M.A, East Melbourne Artillery; M.A., Metropolitan Artillery ; W.A., Williamstown Artillery; E.H.A., Emerald-hill Artillery; 1 GA,, 1st Geelong Artillery ; 2 G.A., 2nd Gee- long Artillery; E., Engineers; WN.B., Wil liurustown Naval Brigade ; S.N.B., Sandridge Naval Bi ¡gado.
Names of Weapors:-B.L.C, breech-loading carbine ; G.H,, Guneral Hay's Govornment rifle, ti., Lancaster rifle; S.S.. cei service rifle; Hen., Henry rifle; Whit., Whitworth, rifle; S.E., Bhort EuiMd ; T., Turner lille.