< Previous44 Ytar I917 T H E R I F L E M A N . September, 1918. Club. REGISTER OF WINNERS. 1918 1918 1918 1918 Brooklyn Nat. Reserve (N ew 3^^Zealand) B o u l t o n & P a u l , Walthamstow Ensign Codsall Institute Camberwell Special . C o n s t a b u l a r y 1918 Reserve Horse Transport, No. 2 Depot Cranwell No. 1648 Bell Medal. 1918 1918 1918 1918 igi8 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 Portland Sports Blackburn and District Shaft Royal Marine A.S.C. (Kempton Park) Ti b s h e l f Metropolitan Police, F Division Rogate Lodge White and Poppe Bromley Town Brooklyn Nat. Reserve (New Zealand) West Hartlepool Quorn Grammar School Bethnal Green Tradesmen 2434a 2741 R. Baragwanath 948M i s s M . W i l k i n s I9I2 830aSgt.W.N. Rice 2866a 890 G. C. Rhodes 1445 E. Vity 4006G. Cox 3082a Gunner G. W eston 988a Tr u m p e t e r J. H. Mason 1369a H. Cooke 2164 P. C . W. F a r r o w 3929 H. Cuthbert 2i4ga T. R . G i b b i n s 41 13 S. R. Lloyd 1648 W. C . W e b b 3330 W. B r o o k s 1410 Cadet W. R. D. Kirby 4186 E. J. Shepherd Daily E.xprcss Medal. D. Alabaster R. Baragwanath M i s s M . W i l k i n s Sgt. W. N. Rice H. Wagstaff A. G. Grubb G. Cox C/Sgt.T. Russell A. Law P. C . A . W e b b J. Piper T. R . G i b b i n s S. C. Smith J. Norman Cadet S. Hickes D. Power Daily Telegraph Certificate. A. Cashen H. B.Jones St.-Sgt. Brooks S.-S.-M. Poland H. Wagstaff A. G. Grubb E. Renshaw G u n n e r H o l l i s Pte. D. Summerfield J. W. Chambers E. Parfect T. R . G i b b i n s S. C. Smith D. Alabaster W. B r o o k s Cadet R. Le Peberdy Daily Mail Certificate. A. Cashen Miss M.Wilkins Sgt. Knight Sgt. W. N. Rice H. Wagstaff A. G. Grubb A. Collett Pte. A. V.Wilson H. Cooke H. Cuthbert T. R . G i b b i n s J. Snowdon Cadet E. Smith Lady's Medal. Mrs. J. Buckle Miss Scott, W. R . N . S . Miss E. Eyre METROPOLITAN POLICE SHOOTING LEAGUE. The ninth annual meeting and garden fete in connection with the above was held in the Zoological Gardens on Thursday, .^ugust 25, in aid of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphan age and other police charities. i i n c l u d e d F i r s t . A i d c o m p e t i t i o n s f o r t h e M e t r o politan Police. Special Constabulary and air raid relief parties, a baby show, food production competition, and shooting competitions, and below are the results of the last named Prince of Wales Challenge Cup and medal (individual): lo shots at 25 yards, S.M.R.C. match targets. I . P . C . S t e v e n s A D i v i s i o n i c q o ? . - 9 ' ' T i e s h o o t 9 5 3 . I . C . k e a r l J g g Special Constabulary competition : Teams of three, lo shots per man at 25 yards, S.M.R.C. match targets. 1 . S D i v i s i o n ^ q q (Constables Calkin, 98; Bryant, 97; Brock qz) 2. R Division . 284 (Constable Stone, 98 ; Sergeant Shand, 95 ; Constable Riley qi.) , 3. A Division 281 (Constable Roffey, 96; Sergeants Walker, 96; Bursnall, 89.) Major Parsons Trophy; Teams - of six, 10 shots per man at 25- yards, S.M.R.C. match targets. ■ 1 . K D i v i s i o n . . . r . . . g j (F'.C. Wilderspin, 99; S.P.S. "Crow, 97; Davis 97- P Gray, 96; P.S. Watts, 96; P.C. Monday, 96) ' ' ■ ■ 2. P Diyision g (P.S. Taylor, 98; Insp. Hicks, 96; S.P.S. Powell, 96' P C Lawence, 95 ; P.C. Ford, 93 ; P.C. Lucas, 89.) 3. A Division ^ ''9! P-8- Salter, 97; Rosie, 96: P.C.^ .Vlugridgc, 90; In.sp. Gulley, go; P.C. Neighbour, 89.) ■ \eterans' Shield; Teams of three officers of 20 years' service* and over, m^shots per man at 25 yards, S.M.R.C. match targets, (Insp. Hicks, 98: P.S.-Taylor, ■^'b; ST.S. Powell,"9o.)^'^ 2 . K D i v i s i o n . . . . ^ f ' ^ V D W H To n ' ' ^ ' 9 0 . 1 (P.C. Shorey, 08; S.D.I. krrett, 931 P.C."Mace,"92.r^ Veterans' Cup: individual, for officers of 20 years' service and over. 1. S.P.S. Sutherland, H Division ... 98 Centre scoring 95 2. Insp. Hicks, P Division ... 98 ,, 3. S.P.S. Crow, K Division 98 ,, gg Station Officers Cup; Individual, 10 shots at 25 yards, S.M.R.C. match targets. ' 1. S.P .S. Davey , C.O. .g 2. Insp. Gulley , A Division ... gg 3- S.D.I. Duncan, .A Division i g5 _ .Novices' Cup; Individual, for officers of less than eight vears' „ s e r v i c e . ' ■ S S ' 1 0 0 2. P.C. Rathborie,, B Division ... t 3 . P . C . H o l t , F D i v i s i o n g g le"ss''Tan^!fiaSi''" f""" of^'cers with not more than 20 or less than eight years service, 10 shots at 25 yards, S.M.R.C. , _ m a t c h t a r g e t . I . - P . C ; T a y l o r , C D i v i s i o n _ q ^ 2 . P . C , H a r w o o d , C D i v i s i o n . . . " ■ 3. P.C. Wilderspin, K Division ... ^ Family Prize ; For best aggregate by a police or special constabularv officer and one member of his family; five shots by former 10 by latter . ' InSD. Hicks and son, P Division j^g ... 134 ... 134 Indiviffiv 1''°'^'"^'''" Cup and medal for pistol shooting; Indnidual, 10 rounds at 20 yards, standard target with ain. buU • lUe roundsj fired with rig-ht hand and five with left ' 1. P .C. Dodd, T Division... "o^ 2. P.C. Stevens, A Divisjon" i ,.. 3- P-C. Farrow, F Division ... ... ... r-,. . "''**P®'''ntdndent's Shield and medals, shot off for hv thr^ason ^ 1 I n s p . 2. D.p. McPherson and son, D Division 3- P..S. Taylor and son, P Division ... WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKT H E R I F L E M A N . 45 NEW : ZEALAND CHALLENGE FINAL T ABLE. L O N D O N L E A G U E C O M P E T I T I O N . FOR THE SHIELD AND 4- .4- r,. / • s. <)• 7(1. I I . Matches.AKCrecate S. W.li. D. P. Score. 10ID002017,090 109I0 iS 77,098 10 6 4012 76,870 10 6 4 012 76,52 7 10 6 4 012 74,484 JO 5 5 01076,869 10 5 5010>6,794 10 4 6 0 s >6,75.5 10 37 0 6 >6,474 10 0ID00 6,235 10 01000 4.967 Clnb. W i m b l e d o n P a r k ( t h e s h i e l d a n d 6 s i l v e r m e d a l s ) . . . .\ddis(»mbe (6 bronze medals) ... G . E . R . A t h l e t i c A s s o c i a t i o n Lee ■^Cheam Walthani.stow Ensign ... * ... H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m Borough of W andsworth .Associated Equipment Co. +Hampton and Hampton Hill ... IMitcham ' C h e a m s c r a t c h e d t o G . E . R . . A t h l e t i c . A s s o c i a t i o n . + Hampton and Hampton Hill scratched to .Addi.srombe. Borough of Wandsworth, Walthamstow Ensign, .Associated Equipment Co., Mitcham, and Lee. ; Mitcham scratched to Lee, G.E.R. .Athletic .Association, Ham and Petersham, AA'imbledon Park, Cheam, Hampton and Hampton Hill, and .Addiscombc.. This competition, which has extended over the past five months, has created considerable Interest among most of the London clubs possessing ranges at 50 and too yards in addition to 25 yards. Eleven teams entered against ten last year, but unfortunately both Mitcham and Hampton and Hampton' Hill were compelled to cancel the m.ajority of their matches owing to their inabilitv to raise teams of six on account of some of their men being called up under the last Military Sendee .Act. The shooting in the majority of cases quite equalled that of last year, and the average of the winners was onlv a decimal point l o w e r p e r m a t c h . T h e AYi m b l e d o n P a r k R i fl e C l u b a r e t o b e c o n gratulated on winning the whole of their matches and securing the shield, and as this is their third victory during the present season in an open competition they may well be considered the leading club at the moment. The .Addiscombc Rifle Club also put up some most excellent shooting, and it is a coincidence that the club securing the se(fond place in the League this year should again have the highest aggregate. The following were the total scores made by the respective teams in the various rounds of the competition :— FIRST ROUND, APRIL 29. A d d i s c o m b c . . . . . . 1 7 1 4 b e a t L e e G.E.R. .Ath. .As.socia- 7625 by 89 tion 7689 \AAaltha7T7Stow Ensign 1681 Boro'of Wandsworth 1672 C h e a m . . . . . . 1 7 1 2 Hampton and Hamp ton Hill Assoc. Equipment Co. Mitcham H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m SECOND ROUND, MAY 5. Walthamstow Ensign 1697 beat Mitchani Hatti and Petersham 1675 1622 1638 1642 7687 67 43 30 25 W i 7 n b l e d o n P a r k 1 7 2 4 A d d i s c o m b c . . . . . . 1 7 2 0 Boro'of Wandsworth 1683 THIRD Wimbledon Park .Addisco7nbe Lee Boro'of W andsworth 1686 Assoc. Equipment Co. 1679 Ha7npton and Ha7np- ton Hill ... ... 1650 ' , , C h e a m . . . ; . . _ . . . 1 7 0 2 ,, G.E.R. Ath. .Association 1698 ,, Lee 16S1 ROUND, M.AY 19. 1699 Hanipton and Ha777p- ton Hill ' 7 3 2 , , H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m 1688 ,, Waltha7nstow Ensign G.E.R. .Ath. Association 1683 Mitcharri 1677 1648 by 49 25 22 22 2 . 1591 by 108 1699 1678 33 10 3 2 Chcant FOURTH ROUND, JUNE 2. ... (707 beat Ha7npton and Hamp- Lee W i m b l e d o n P a r k . . AValtha777stow Ensign Ha(7i and Petersham ton Hill Assoc. Equip(nent Co. ■Addisconibe G.E.R. .Ath. .Association Boro' of W andsworth Ath.. G.E.R. tion ... AV i n i b l e d o n 1688 >733 1691 1688 F I F T H R O U N D , J U N E 1 6 . Assoda- 1652 beat .Assoc. Equipment Co. P a r k . . . 1 7 0 9 , , B o r o ' o f W a n d s w o r t h >.372 by 335 >653 1704 167s 1677 1627 58 20 16 II 25 21 SIL VER AND Addisc07nbe Ha77i and Petershai77 Lee B R O N Z E M E D A L S . 1707 beat Cheam 1694 >1 W althamstow Ensign ibSo w .o. Mitcham Chea(77 Ha7n ai7d Pctcrsha7i7 Wintbledon Park (4.E.R. .Ath. .Associsi- lion ... .\ddisco77ibe S I X T H R O U N D , J U N E 3 0 . 7727 beat Boro'of Wandsworth 1672 ,, .Assoc. Equipment Co. 1712 ,, W althamstow Ensign 1695 by 12 >685 ,; 9 scratched. 7661 by 60 7624 ,, 48 770S w.o. Mitchani 7704 w.o. Hampton and Ha7np- ton Hill 7687 scratched. scratcJied. SEVENTH ROUND. JUL Y 74. Wimbledon Park Chea7n G.E.R. .Ath. Associa tion ... 7774 beat .Assoc. Equipment Co. Wa l t h a m s t o w E n s i g n Boi-o' of W andsworth H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m 7724 1675 76S0 w .o. 7678 Lee Hampton ton Hill Mitcham and Haitip- >635 by 79 769S ,, 26 7667 ,, 8 scratched, scratched. EIGHTH ROUND, JUL Y 28. Chea7n 7693 beat .Assoc. Equipment Co. x \ d d i s c o 7 n b c . . . . . . 7 7 2 8 , , B o r o ' o f W a n d s w o r t h Lee ... it588 ,, Hatn and Petersham Wimbledon Park ... 1707 w.o. Mitcham Hampton and Hamp- P a r k . . . Wialthamstow Ensign 76S3 ton Hill 7679 bv 74 7668 ,,' 60 7656 ,, 32 scratched. scratched. .Ath. NINTH ROUND, AUGUST 77. -Associa- . . . 1 6 8 9 b e a t H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m 1 6 7 1 b y 1 ... 7704 ,, W althamstow Ensign 7689 ,, i P a r k . . . 7 6 9 5 ! ' • • • • • • > 6 8 7 , , 1 .Assoc. Equipment Co. 7663 w.o. Hampton and Hamp ton Hill scratched. . . . 7 3 9 4 , , M i t c h a m . . . . . . s c r a t c h e d . G.E.R. tion ... Addiscombc Wimbledon Cheam TENTH ROUND, AUGUST 25. D e e . . . 7 6 8 7 b e a t C h e a m 7 7 3 6 b y 5 5 1 •Addiscombe 7704 ,, Assoc. Equipment Co. 1667 ,, 37 Wimbledon Pai'k ... 7695 ,, G.E.R. .Ath.-Association 7676 ,,19 Walthamstow Ensign 1678 ,, Boro' of Wandsworth 7677 ,, i Mitcham v. Hampton and Hampton Hill—both teams scratched. Wimbledon Park .Assoc. Equipment Co. Addiscombe G.E.R. Ath. -Associa tion ... Lee ELEVENTH ROUND, SEPTEMBER 9. 7 7 0 2 b e a t H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m 7669 ,, Boro' of W andsworth 7687 w .o. Mitcham 7665 w.o. Cheam 7407 w.o. Hampton and ton' Hill .. H amp- 7674 bv 28 1663 ,: 6 scratched. scratched. scratched. The following competitors have made the 72 highest averages throughout the competition ;— Name. Club. 7. G. C. M. AA'illcox, .Addiscombe ... 2 . \ A ' . R . G e o r g e , C h e a m . . . 3. Wi. H. Gardner , Wimbledon Park 4. D. S. Oakey , Wimbledon Park 5 . . A . D - C a r t w r i g h t , C h e a m 6. -A. T. Richards, Cheam 7 . W . C o l l i n s , H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m 8. \A'. Sei-le, Wimbledon Park 9. F'. W. Cattermole, Wimbledon Park 70. F. J. T ucknott, Lee 77. H. C. Pressland, -Addiscombe ... 72. F. O. -Andrew, Lee 1 he individual averages of the leading competit07S also co7ti- pare' very favourably with those of the previous competition, Mb. Willcox's average of 297.20 for ten matches being only .66 below thiit of Mr. Cui-chin. The fact that two co(77petitors averaged over 290 points per match in a series of shoots such as have taken place in this League must be quite exceptional, and it will probably be some time before such a performance is repeated. No. of Mtchs. Av e r . 10 291.20 S 290.25 10 287.30 10 286.70 Q 286.5s 6286-33 10 285.80 0 285.55 8285.25 10 284.90 10 284.80 10 284.20 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKthe rifleman. Septemeer , 1918. NOTES' AND COMMENTS. Judging from letters received recently from Club Secre taries, the Kiev's smokeless ammunition now being- sup plied has given great satisfaction to the clubs making use of it during the past month, and more than one report states that club members consider it is quite equal on the 25 yards range to the old " R " brand. * * * The attention of all Secretaries is drawn to the autumn competitions, entries for which close on September 30th. It would be a great convenience if Secretaries would forward their entries as early as possible and not hold t h e m o v e r u n t i l t h e l a s t m o m e n t . * * * L.tST year 327 entries were received for the B.S.A. Com petition, and now that the conditions have been altered to allow of the use of aperture sights in this event, it is felt that a still larger entry should be received. Samples of the new target to be used in this year's competition can be obtained upon application to the Secretarv of the S.M.R.C. * * * The Burroughes and Watts Competition, which is the only postal one run by the Society for teams of four, proved extremely popular last year, and judging by the number of applications which are being made for entry form.s, the entries should certainly number 200 before shooting commences at the beginning of next month. Secretaries are reminded that any number of teams may be entered from a club, so that the competition provides an excellent opportunity for a large proportion of club members to have the experience of taking part in one of the Society's open events. * * * A PLEASING little function recently took place in connec t i o n w i t h t h e H o l m e s C h a p e l D e t a c h m e n t , C h e s h i r e Volunteer Regiment, when on parade the Officer Com manding the Platoon presented the medals and certificates for 1916 and 19x8 (particulars of the winners of which will be found in the columns of our next issue). Nearly two-thirds of the men have taken part in the competition, and the Officer Commanding congratulated them on the scores made, also upon the fact that the Platoon had won the Battalion Cup for the half-year. * * * In the return match between the Hanley Y.M.C.A. and the Castlemaine No. 2 team, Australia (which is one of a series of matches arranged by the Secretary of the Noith Staffordshire Rjfle League), the Y.M.C.A. team were in splendid form, only one member failing to score a possible. The conditions were to shoot post matches ten aside, nine shots, seven to count, two sighting shots being optional. The home team took advantage of the sighting shots to put up the remarkable score of 699 out of a possible 700. In the first match the scores were Y.M.C.A. 667 to Castlemaine 655, and as the totals now are Y.M.C..A. 699 to Castlemaine 667, it will be seen that great improvement has been made on both sides. Cup competitions in connection with the ist V.B. Devon Regiment, whose headquarters are at Exeter, commenced at Honiton on August 3rst and will continue during September. The first shoot was for the new cups for sections, one being presented to each company. The ranges and conditions were:—200 yards deliberate with out cover; and 300 yards'rapid from trench, points to be added for correct positions, fire orders and general turn-out. About 150 members of the four companies took part, and the shooting was good. * * * At the annual meeting of the Brockenhurst Miniature Rifle Club held recently, it was reported that there were no less than 64 new members; the competitions have been w-ell attended, and the improvements made in the range have been very greatly appreciated. The club is to be congratulated upon this very creditable record. - K » x t A SERIES of prize competitions for recruits of the local Volunteers, Cadets and youths under 18, has been arranged by the Enfield Rifle Club. These now take place on Sundays, both morning and afternoon, as often as is justified by the attendance. There are competitions for all-comers, in which young Volunteers, Cadets and youths under 18 compete on equal terms; these are held in the morning, wdien Cadets attend regularly. In the afternoon Volunteers are usually free from other duties, and when there is a good muster the competition is r e s e r v e d f o r t h e m . W h e n , h o w e v e r, c o n d i t i o n s a r e different, an all-comers competition is carried out as in the mornings. * 4 f * At the time of going to press the Munition Works League has just been completed, the winners being the H a m m e r s m i t h I r o n \ A ' o r k s R i fl e C l u b w i t h n i n e m a t c h e s won out of ten shot, and an aggregate score of 5,771. Full details of the competition will be published next month. VOLUNTEER CRGUPING GAUGES. Celluloid, with 2in., 3ln. and 4in. pings. Most useful In deciding d o u b t f u l s h o t s I n t h e V o l u n t e e r M u s k e t r y T e s t s . Price 8d. each. S.M.R.C., Arundel House, Arundel Street, London, W. C . 2 . WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK47 CADET NOTES. iSIosT of the Cadet Corps which have been in camp this year returned to tlieir ordinary cix ilian life some weeks ag-o. On the whole, the camps, although not so numerous as in many previous 3ears before the war, seem t o h a v e b e e n e x t r e m e l y s u c c e s s f u l . T h e w e a t h e r w a s much more favourable this year than last, and, indeed, verv much better than at one time seemed probable. From every quarter of the country comes news of the splendid times the lads had in the beautiful parks and other places where their camps were situated. Among others, we may perhaps specially mention the London Diocesan Church Lads' Brigade, whose camp at West Worthing was attended by about 3,000 Cadets during the month it was open, and the South-West London Cadet Battalion which had 500 members encamped in one of the eastern counties. In most oases the camps wound up with an inspection by the Lord-Lieutenant or some dis tinguished officer, who generally congratulated the lads upon their appearance and drill and the excellent time they had been able to have in their summer camp this \'ear . * * M.\ny boys who ha\e never belonged to the Cadet move ment seem to be under the impression that the training and work of these Corps is entirely restricted to a con tinued carrying out of monotonous infantry drill, forming fours, and so on. This is a great mistake, as any of the old members of a well managed Corps could tell them. Of course, it is necessary that a certain amount of drill and physical training of this kind should be gone through in order to create esprit do corps and give smartness and accuracy of movement to the company or battalion. But t h e r e a r e n u m e r o u s o t h e r w a y s i n w h i c h t h e w o r k o f a Cadet Corps is made not only useful but highly attractive and interesting to those who belong to it, such as, for instance, the various arts of scouting and tracking, which afford admirable training for the mind and at the same time are very enjoyable to those engaged in them. A knowledge of woodcraft and animals, and of natural ob jects in the fields and woods is also necessarj' and valu able, and it is hoped in these notes on some future occa sion to give some idea of the work which is done in the Corps in these directions. * * * Ix addition to all this work, which is part of the duty of a scout organisation, there is, of course, the'annual camp with its introduction to the simple life and its training in bivouacing and field cooking, etc. These, however, are only summer occupations for members of the Cadet Corps, and in the winter the headquarters often provide facilities for gymnastics, games, and even in some cases swimming. Of course, many of these things are very much more difficult to carry out in a great city like Lon don than they are in the smaller provincial towns. Even in London, however, apart from those Corps situated in the heart of the City who cannot get to green fields and woods without a train journey, a good deal of work in t h e d i r e c t i o n s m e n t i o n e d a b o v e i s c a r r i e d o u t f r o m t i m e to time. Every boy who wants to have a good and pleasant time and so to sharpen his wits and improve his knowledge of things and people, would be well advised to join one or other of the Corps in his neighbourhood. The arrangement recentlj- noted by which members or Cadet Corps are to be given the privilege of ^securing nomination to the Royal .-Vir Force on attaining suitable age is, we understand, to be followed shortlv bv a further s t e p t o w a r d s t h e s a m e e n d . . - X t p r e s e n t o n l v t w o o f t h e existing Cadet Corps have started Air Service Sections, namely, one of the Literpool Corps and the 7th Battalion of the London Regiment Cadet Corps, ^^'e gather, 'how e v e r, t h a t i t i s d e s i r e d i n t h e n e a r f u t u r e t h a t s u c h s e c tions should be set up in connection with Cadet Corps wherever possible. The training of these sections is not to be confined mereh" to theoretical work, but it is antici pated that workshop experience will be provided, and there arc even rumours that something mav be done to allow members of such Cadet Corps as are situated within eas}' reach of aerodromes to have access to those places for the purpose, of obtaining training and experience for t h e i r m e m b e r s . * * * This is exacth- the sort of thing that ought to be done, and it will appeal to the sentiments of the bovs who join Cadet Corps. It would be a simple matter, having started .\ir Service Sections in most of the Corps, with a number of lads in them who have had some training' and experience, to earmark those boys for the R.A.F. a n d g u a r a n t e e t h e m a c a r e e r i n t h a t d i r e c t i o n . N o d o u b t uhis is where the steps now being considered will even tually lead, and by this means a verv alluring prospect is held out to those belonging to the Cadet mo\ement. l-arge numbers of boys would be attracted by this who w o u l d n o t o t h e r w i s e b e s e c u r e d f o r t h e C a d e t m o v e m e n t , and moreover, the R..A.F. would gain also bt' obtaining a steady flow of keen and partlv trained recruits. * * * The 1st Cadet Battalion of the London Regiment (The Queen's), was inspected recently by the Duke of Con- n a u g h t , i n V i n c e n t S q u a r e , W e s t m i n s t e r. O v e r 5 0 0 members of the Corps paraded, under their Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel C. D. Crisp. The Duke of Conhaught congratulated the boys on their turn-out and general appearance; he alluded to the fact that the batta lion had been itt existence since March, 1889, and spoke with approval of their distinguished record. He stated t h a t s i n c e t h e o u t b r e a k o f t h e w a r t h e b a t t a l i o n h a d given no fewer than 41 officers and 1,400 men to the army, and that one of these former members. Sergeant Burman, had gained the V.C. This is certainly a splen did record for a single Cadet battalion to have achieved. * . * * The results of the Lucas Tooth Competition for Cadet Corps are now being received for the various counties whose Corps took part in the competition this year. In Cornwall, Brigadier-General Porter, who carried out the inspection, etc., in connection with the competition, has issued his report thereon, awarding the first place to the Truro College Cadet Corps, which thus, for the third year in succession, heads the county list, and secures the prize of ;^e; and the medals. In Somerset the first prize w a s a w a r d e d t o t h e Ta u n t o n S c h o o l C a d e t C o r p s , a n d the news reached the lads when they were in camp at Marlborough. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK48 T H E R I F L E M A N . September, 1918. THE .22 CALIBRE MINIATURE RIFLE VELOCITY The Ammunition : Its Character and Various Brands IN USE. Another interesting point concerning the velocity . o X V C X U O I L V oi the .22 bullet is the time of flight over various ranges from 25 yards up to 500 yards, the •f u being, of course, beyond those in which it has made its reputation for accurate shooting, but which nevertheless may be taken into consideration when w^e study simple ballistics. The lead or allowance neces sary to hit an object moving at right angles at the rate ot 15 miles an hour—22 feet per second—may be in teresting to some, while the fall of the bullet in inches when fired from a rifle sighted at 50 yards will give us some idea as to what extent its energy or propellant force IS overcome before reaching the longer range. Since the introduction of the .22 calibre bullet by our American cousins quite an amazing number of varieties of that calibre have made their appearance. Some have remained for our discrimination—but those which have attained the pinnacle of popularity may be numbered on one hand—while the remainder, after failing to " catch on " or to be thoroughly understood or exploited in their own particular sphere, retired to the limbo of things forgotten in the shooting world. For the sake of clearing the atmosphere we will reduce our characters down to five. "Short," "Long," "Long Rifle," "Extra I.ong, and ".22 Special or W.R.F." Now, while each of these has, of course, a different velocity, there are various brands of each character, each having also a velocity of its own. Does it not seem extraordinary that there should be so many different characters—brands, of course, being explainable—when we have one in par ticular, i.e., the " Long Rifle," with such a splendid record of accuracy? We, in the United Kingdom, plump for the " Long Rifle," but America—who unquestionably takes the lead in .22 rifle shooting—before the war, favoured the " Short " when shooting over the 25 yards range. I have it on excellent authority that the smaller cartridge is now the most popular on the indoor ranges and challenges comparison with any brand of " Long Rifle " for accuracy on the 25 yards range. The " Short " cartridge contains 3 grains of black powder and has a bullet of 30 grains, while its muzzle velocity is approximately 1,000 feet per second; against which we have the "Long Rifle" with a charge of 5 grains of black powder, a bullet of 40 grains, and a muzzle velocity of about 1,100 feet per second. The tables in the next column may be of interest. They were gathered some time back. However, I submit them for what they are worth. It is generally known that the distance between the foresight and the backsight is the sight base or radius and that the larger this radius the easier it is to have the sights aligned, especially when shooting at objects far distant—say, at 1,000 yards. It is practically impossible to align sights with the unaided eye with any degree of accuracy at that range if the radius is not more than 18 inches. Now whatever the radius may be, the graduated scale of the sight is such that one point varia tion is equivalent to one inch on the target at 100 yards. OF THE BULLET. B y " C a r t o n . " {Continued.) although the micrometer allows for 1 inch adjustments to be made if desired. " A " sight h based on gradua tions of 24th of an inch equalling a point, " degree " or smallest division of the sight adjustment; " B " sight for graduations of i-2oth of an inch. " A " equals five nimutes of angle for each point whilst " B " equals six of angle. It is invariably the custom to call a minute a degree or point of angle, but very few are aware that It equals 1.04710. in icq yards and is usually calculated as one inch in each 100 yards and lojin. in 1,000 yards. Some approximate ballistics concerning the Govern ment issued .22 black powder cartridge. Weight of bullet, 40 grains; velocitv, 1,100 ft. sees.; energv, 108 ft. lbs.; extreme range, 1,200-1,300 yards. " C " = .155. Range. 1 -Angle Remain Remain' ' o t Elev . Velccily. Energy. I'ards. Mins.ft. sees. 1 ft. lbs. j 253.« 1070102 507.8. 1035 95 100 15.597584 150 23.1 92576 200 31..=) 87868 300 53 795 .5f> 40076 720 46 1 500104645 37 ! 1 of Tr a j e c tory . 77i" J-.FS 13.00 17.20 47.00 7ft. i3ft. Rise of Sight. P o i n t s o t R i s e f o r Jtange on !"A" Sight. "B" Sight. .03iii. .06 •1.1 .19 .22 •44 •63 .87 •76 J.6 .3.2 4.7 6.6 10.8 15-5 21.3 ■5(> 1.32 2.6 3.9 -S.4 8.9 12.8 17..S Range I'ards. Ti m e o f Flight. Lead or albnv.ance necessary tostrihe object moving at right angles at r a t e o f 1 5 m i l e s i t e r i i o n r, i 2 f t . p e r s e c . Fail of bullet if rilleisaighted at 5 0 y a r d s a n d fi r e d at longer range. 25 .05 sec.13 in. 50 .12 31 in. lew .26 5ft. 8in.Sin. 150 •439ft. 24in. 200 .60 13ft. 48in. 300 .96 2lft.lift. 4001-3329ft.23ft. 5001.8140ft. 44ft. A " Short " or " Long Rifle " cartridge charged with black powder cannot be recommended where it is possible to obtain a cartridge loaded with the standard explosive used in America, i.e., Lesmok. Black powder is exceptionally foul and rarely indeed can a series of 10 shots be fired without some of the shots "key- holing." Moreover, its higher velocity does not guaran tee its accuracy, because it has been proved conclusively that those brands of " Long Rifle " ammunition charged with " Lesmok " or semi-smokeless powder, and which have a muzzle velocity somewhere in the neighbourhood of 1,000 feet per second, give far more satisfactory results. Again, it is strange that the " Long Rifle " cart ridge, and " Short " as well, are very sensitive to the chamber and barrel fit and apparently even to tbe steel itself. A certain rifle will shoot one brand very accu rately but will not give satisfaction with another, while WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKSeptember, 1918. on the other hand a certain brand will perform splendidly at 50 yards but atrociously at 200 yards, yet another make of the same character will shoot very unsatisfac torily at 50 yards but gfroup within four inches lat 200 yards. This surely points to the fact that, to obtain extreme accuracy with the .22 bubet on ranges up to 200 yards, various brands of ammunition are required, each having a different \elocity. However, we need not concern ourselves over such a complex problem. The " Long Rifle " cartridge charged with 2.7 grains of " Lesniok " powder is for our purpose utilitarian in every respect and may be assuredly relied upon to give us every satisfaction both as regards accuracy up to 100 yards and also longer " barrel life." Just before the crash of arms by the Central Powers smokeless powders and semi-smokeless enjoyed an undue proportion of favour by British small-bore rifle marksmen. certain brand cal'ed " R " w^as decidedly very accurate at all ranges. The " fetish," velocity—and the brand which was of German manufacture, to give it its due, certainly had a combination of accuracy and velocity— was in demand to such an extent that a companion c a r t r i d g e w a s i s s u e d c a l l e d E . H . V . ( e x t r a h i g h velocity). Many of our clubmen " swore " by it and w o u l d n o t u s e a n y o t h e r. B u t a t w h a t a c o s t ! I u n d e r stand that there was a proportion of mercury in the bullet wdiich made it so hard that leading rarely occurred. It was also so hard that rifling was scarcely perceptible after constant, use. While a glass and rnercuric primer w o r k e d h a v o c a t t h e b r e e c h e n d o f t h e b a r r e l . T h e p r e d i l e c t i o n w h i c h p y e r h a p s t h e m a j o r i t y o f miniature rifle club members had for this particular brand, of smokeless was something the .-Vmerican could not u n d e r s t a n d . H e w a s g e t t i n g b e t t e r r e s u l t s w i t h h i s " L e s m o k " c h a r g e d c a r t r i d g e s . B u t w h a t s u r p r i s e d h i m e v e n m b r e w a s t h a t B r i t i s h m a n u f a c t u r e r s e n d e a voured to compete with the Westphalian firrhs'bj' issuing b r a n d s s i m i l a r t o a s e m i - s m o k e l e s s b r a n d o f A m e r i c a n manufacture, which was anything hut popular on the o t h e r s i d e o f t h e A t l a n t i c . H o w e v e r , t h e c l a i m s o f t h e " Lesmok " charged cartridge with its reduced velocity bullet were not to be denied and upon the outbreak of-' war with Germany exports from that country ceased. Very little comment upon this matter is necessary, but. I trust that the time-worn adage, " It's an ill wind," .etc., may be applied with regard to the importation of 'German ammunition. ' ' B r a n d s a n d C h a r a c t e r s . It becomes necessary before closing this _^chapter to describe briefly some of the various characters of .22 R.F. cartridges which have built up the edifice of its popularity. The " Short " and " Long Rifle " black powder cartridge, charged with 3 and 5 grains of explosive ■ matter and with 30. and 40 grain bullets respectively, . have already been mentioned. The " Short " smokeless has, however, a smaller charge of any suitable nitro compound equal to producing a minimum muzzle velocity of 850 feet per second. Touching upon them as they c a m e a m o n g s t u s , I fi n d t h a t t h e " L o n g , " a n u n - crimped cartridge, was charged with five grains of black powder in its first issue and subsequently with a semi- smokeless nitro-compound or with " Lesmok " powder. This particular cartridge was never universally popular as a target shooting cartridge. In the process of develop ment the manufacturers certainh' obtained a greater velocity, because in figures produced it is shown that the bullet left the rifle in the neighbourhood of 1,200 feet per second. But this speed was far too high for a light bullet; it failed to settle at 25 yards or appeared to be affected by vibration or wobble. However, the " Long " cartridge bullet has no equal as a small game or rabbit " stopper " and even groups quite well at 50 and 100 yards, but it is essentially a sportsman's cartridge owing to its smashing power. The bullet in the original issue was not crimped and was often found in the chamber of the rifle when the cartridge was inserted and then ex t r a c t e d . T h i s p a r t i c u l a r f e a t u r e w a s , I u n d e r s t a n d , remedied, but as accuracy was not obtained in the later issues it was seldom fired down our club ranges. A .22 " Extra Long " made its appearance later, but as this also performed in a perfunctory manner it was likewise passed over by our fellow clubmen in America. T h i s c a r t r i d g e w a s c h a r g e d w i t h s i x g r a i n s o f b l a c k powder and fired a 40 grain bullet, .\pparently lack of balance, i.e., power of explosive and weight of bullet, m i l i t a t e d a g a i n s t a c c u r a c y. Ye t a f u r t h e r s t a g e o f development met with a like fate when the " .22 Special " o r " W. R . F. " w a s a c c e p t e d t e n t a t i v e l y. T h i s w a s a n expensive production which cost at least twice as much as the popular pattern in use to-day. Firing a 45 grain greased bullet with seven grains of black powder it had a positive smashing pjower. " Lesmok " powder was later introduced, and although about 7ft. seconds more muzzle velocity and an additional 151b. energy was ob t a i n e d o v e r t h a t o f t h e " L o n g R i fl e , " s a t i s f a c t o r y a c c u r a c y w a s n o t r e c o r d e d . Very little beyond what is generally known may be written about the " Long Rifle " cartridge. Thousands of rounds are being expended daily in the training of recruits of the Empire's young armies. No other pat tern is ever used on the range to-day, with excellent results. This cartridge has the unqualified approval of expert riflemen and I question whether it will ever be surpassed regarding its accuracy and cheapness in pro- ' duction. It has a longer bullet than its predecessor " the Long," being 40 grains of soft lead. When introducing " Lesmok " powder to be fired behind a 40 grain L.R. bullet the inventors happily relieved clubmen of many a n x i e t i e s . I t c a m e a s a b w n t o t h o s e w h o d e s i r e d t o get the longest possible life out of their barrels, con s i s t e n t w i t h a c c u r a c y, w h i l e i t p r o v i d e d t h e m w i t h t h o r o u g h l y r e l i a b l e a m m u n i t i o n . P e r h a p s t h e m o s t popular brands are those manufactured in the U.S.—one in particular, being known as the " U.M.C. Long Rifle." This cartridge, charged with 2.7 grains of " Lesmok," has an estirhated muzzle velocity of 900 feet per second. Another, kno^yn as the " U.S.C." or " U.S.," is loaded with 3 grains of " Lesmok " and has a special non-glass, non-mercurial primer and attains a muzzle velocity some where -in the neighbourhood of 1,000 feet. p)er second. Other brands, " Winchester " and " Western," are very s i m i l a r t o t h e f o r m e r . Evidently we have not yet reached the zenith of development, for I understand that there is now a very high power cartridge of .22 calibre which is central fire and bottle-shaped. It is charged with cordite and has a long--and heavy nickel jacketed bullet. Its muzzle velocity is about 3,000 feet p>er second and it has naturally a very flat trajectory. The hard jacket on t" e bullet enables a. much shorter-twist of grooving to be employed in the barrel, while other factors have been adjusted so a s t o e n s u r e a c c u r a c v . WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK50 T H E R I F L E M A N . Septembkr, 1918. THE BURROUGHES & WATTS CHALLENGE CUP COMPETiTION, 1918. To be competed for by teams of four from any Club in the United Kingdom affiliated to the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs. In addition to the Cup, which will be held by the winning club for one year, the following prizes will be added by the S.M.R.C.:— Winning team. Four Silver Medals and £8 ... £8 Second team, Four Bronze Medals and £4 ... £4 To each of the two teams knocked out in the Semi-Final round, £2 £4 To each of the four teams knocked out in the p r e v i o u s r o u n d , £ 1 £ 4 £20 E N T R I E S C L O S E 3 0 t h S E P T E M B E R , E N T R A N C E F E E 2 / 6 P E R T E A M . t * THE BROWNE MARTIN CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION, 1918. To be competed for by Rifle Clubs affiliated to the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, having ranges within 15 miles of the General Post Office. In addition to the Cup, which will be held by the winning Club for one year, the following prizes will be awarded :■—■ Winning Team, Eight Silver Medals. Second Team, Eight Bronze Medals. A souvenir will also be presented to the competitor in each of the first eight teams who has the best average for at least three heats. E N T R I E S C L O S E 3 0 t h S E P T E M B E R . E N T R A N C E F E E 2 / 6 . o I'ull Particulars of Conditions oj the above were published in the August Rifleman. Fui thei copies and entry forms may be obtained from the Secretary of the S.M.R.C. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKSeptkmhkr , 1018. the rifleman. 51 C L U B R E P O R T S . Lincoln Notes. J ' h c l . ' i f U T o f i l i c . S u m - m c i - C o m p i ' t i t i o i i , i r u n b v t h e L.r..M.R..\., sees a ftillingOff of clubs in coinpletiotj theii' iii.'itches. No doubt li.irvest operation.s . a n d S L i n i m e r c t t n i p s ] ) : i r t ! v a c count fof tliis, but it is regreltcti 1 h ; i t c l u b ' s d o n o t f u l fi l a l l t h e i r engagemetits. Keen rivtilrv c.xists tnnong the Ictiding < Inbs ; Rusloii .\ircraft have gained :i substantial lead in Division 1. a l t h o u g h ( i r i i n s b y C o r j r o r a t i o n a n d W c l l i n g o r c . a r e s t i l l i n t h e running. In Division II. ( i r i t i i s b y t ^ o r p i a r a t i o n ( B ) l o a d with an unbetiten record, while Rusloti .\ircraft (BI .are making t h e p . a c e h o t . o n l y h . a v i n g l o s t one m.alch The following are the latest r e s u l t s i n t h e c o m p e t i t i o n : — Division I. G r i m s b y C o r p o r a t i o n 5 9 3 v . G r i m s b y C e n t r a l s 4 8 ( 1 . Ruston .\ircr;ift (104 v. C Co. 3rd B.L.N'.R. .s3,S- W e l l i n g o r e 5 0 4 v. B C o . 3 r d B.L.V .R. no score. \ C o . 3 r d B . L . V. R . 3 6 t V. B Co. 3rd b'.l.n'.r. 486. ■ Ruston .Xircraft 603 v. Grims by Centrals 397. G r i m s b y C o r p o r a t i o n 6 0 0 v. We l l i n g o r e 5 0 4 . Grimsbv Centrals 590 v. C Co. 3rd B.L.NLR. no score. Ruston .'\ircraft 606 v . Wiellin- gore 590. fi r i m s b y C o r p o r t i t i o n 5 7 7 v . .■\ Co. 3rd B.L.V.R. 534. Division 1 1. G r i m s b y C o r p o r a t i o n ( B ) 591 V, E Co. 2nd B.L.V.R. 563. Wellingore (B) 577 v. Boiler W o r k s n o s c o r e . D u n h o l m i t 4 7 2 v. B C o . 3 r d B . L . X ' . R . ( B ) n o s c o r e . Ruston .'Xircrtift fB) 5S0 v. A Co. 3rd B.L.V.R. no score. Ru'ston .'Xircraft 5S3 v. E Co. 2nd B.L.V.R. .=i76. A C o . 3 r d B . L . V. R . 5 6 1 v. B Co. 3rd B.L.V.R. 452. XX'ellitigore (B) 572 v. Dun- holme no score. Grimsby Corporation (B) 399 v . R u s t o n B o i l e r W o r k s n o s c o r e . Grimsby Corporation (B) 587 V. XX'ellingore (B) 382. R u s t o n . . ' A i r c r a f t ( B ) 5 6 2 v. Ruston Boiler XX'orks (B) 339. E C o . 2 n d B . L . V . R . 3 8 7 V . B C o . 3 r d B . L . V. R . n o s c o r e . Relative position of clubs : Division I. S. XV . L. D. P . Ruston Aircraft 12 1 1 i o 22 G r i m s b y C o r p ' n 1 2 9 2 i 1 9 We l l i n g o r e . . . 1 2 9 2 i 1 9 G r i m s b y C e n t r a l s 1 2 5 7 o 1 0 A Co. 3rd B.L. V. R I I 4 7 0 8 Ruston Boiler W o r k s . . . 9 4 3 0 8 B C o . 3 r d B . L . V. R . . . . . . . I I I 1 0 o 2 C C o . 3 r d B . L . V. R . . . I I I 1 0 o 2 Division 1 1. S. W , L. P . G r i m s b y C o r p o r t i t i o n ( B ) 1 2 1 2 o 2 4 Ruston .Xircrttft (B1 12 11 t 22 X X ' e l l i n g o r e ( B ) . . . 1 2 6 6 1 2 E C o . 2 n d B . L . V . R . , 2 6 6 1 2 . X C o . 3 r d B . L . \".R. (Bf ,, 3610 Ruston B o i 1 e r X X ' o r k s ( B ) . . . 1 2 3 7 t o D u n h o l m c . . . 1 1 2 0 4 B C o . 3 r d B . L . X'.R. (B)... ... 12 012 o North Staf fordshire Rifle League. The third annual open-air shooting competition in connec tion with the North Staf fordshire Rifle League, took place recently on the .Shelton Com]jany's ratige, w h i c h w . a s k i n d l y l e n t f o r t h e occasion. The unsettled weather milittited against a good atten d a n c e , ; m d : i t r i c k y w i n d i n t e r - 'ered with the shooting, which was brought to an early end bv a v i o l e n t I h i t n d e r s t o r t n . T h o s e who braved the elctiients, how ever , htid an enjoyahle after n o o n ' s s p o r t . D e s p i t e t h e u n - I ' a v o u r t t b l e c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s , t h e s h o o t i n g w a s e x c e l l e n t ; i n fact, such mttrked shooting had not been witnessed in North S t t i f f o r d s h i r e b e f o r e . T h i s a n n u a l c o m p e t i t i o n i s h e l d w i t h t h e object of kee])ing the members t o g e t h e r d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r months, and to prepare Ihetn for the weekly eticounters arranged f o r t h e w i n t e r . T h e e n e r g e t i c ■S e c r e t a r y ( M r. F. S . G o d w i n ) , t o g e t h e r w i t h a h a r d - w o r k i n g committee, consisting of Messrs. E. Cotton (Y .M.C..'X), J. T . Robinson (Endon), XX'. H. Heath (Kidsgrove), XX''. J. C o t t e r ( S t e e l X X ' o r k s ) , J a m e s Scott, and R. .X. Passmore (Deep Pit), made the arrange m e n t s a n d c o m p i l e d t h e p r o gramme, which included the f o l l o w i n g e v e n t s : — A p e r t u r e s i g h t s , 2 5 y a r d s a n d t o o y a r d s ; m i l i t a r y s i g h t s , 2 3 y a r d s ; m d 3 0 y a r d s ; l a d i e s ' tiperture sights, 23 yards; and A r m y s i g h t h a n d i c a ' p , 2 3 y a r d s . XX'ith the exception of the last n a m e d a l l t h e e v e n t s w e r e c o n cluded. In the opening event, t h e 2 3 y a r d s a p e r t u r e s i g h t s , Mr. J. T. Robinson led of f with a p o s s i b l e 8 0 , f o l l o w e d b y M r. A. A. Pickering with 79, and Mr . A. Horton 78. In the 100 yards, Mr. E. Cotton, Captain o f t h e Y . M . C . . X . t e a m , w a s fi r s t with 79, Mr . J. T . Robinson registering 77, Mr. XX'. J. Cotter 76, and Mr . C. J. Shaw 73. Mr . Cotton, however , decided t o s t a n d d o w n f r o m t h e e v e n t , and the first prize went to Mr. Robinson, the second to Mr . XX'. J. Cotter , and third to Mr . .Shaw . The interest in the two e v e n t s w i t h m i l i t a r y s i g h t s w a s v e r y k e e n . . ' X t 2 3 y a r d s r a n g e no fewer than five competitors scored possibk-s, ntimely, Messrs. I L X X ' i l l i a m s ( E n d o n ) , . X . H o r t o n (Y..\LC.A.), XX'. B. Nixon (Kids- giove), and .X. Milward and S. i h t s l a m ( S t e e l X X ' o r k s ) , a n d t h e prize S had to be pooled and d i v i d e d . I n t h e 3 0 y a r d s e v e n t , Messrs .-X. Milward (Shelton) and XX'. Hawley (Deep Pit) scored possibles, while Messr .s. G. XX'illiams (Endonf, XX'. J. Cotter (Shelton), ;md .X. Myatt (Deep Pit) tied for third place. The prizes were divided. It had been pre viously arranged that in the event o f a t i e t h e c o m p e t i t o r s s h o u l d s h o o t o f f . T h e b r e a k i n t h e weather , however , would not permit of this course being fol lowed. The ladies' event attracted very f e w c o m p e t i t o r s . M i s s F r e d a Godwin took the first prize with a score of 78, the second prize going to Mrs. F . S. Godwin with 77, and the third to Mrs Robinson with 73. In the course of the afternoon, r e f r e s h m e n t s w e r e s e r v e d b y Misses Perkin and XX'elch, fof the Shelton Club. " 1 h e \ a r i o u s o f fi c e r s w e r e a s follows :—Range : Mr. F. S. Godwin ; Range Committee: Messrs. E. Cotton, F . T . Charlesworth, J. T. Robinson, and .X. P. Fordi; Statistical; Messrs. F. J. Charlesworth and J. T . Robinson. The ranges We r e i n c h a r g e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 2 3 y a r d s ( a p e r t u r e ) , M r . ' E . Cotton ; too yards. Mr . F. S. G o d w i n : 2 3 y a r d s ( m i l i t a r y ) , Mr. G. XX'illiams; and 50 yards (military), Mr. XX'. J. Cotter, and t h e y w e r e a s s i s t e d b y m e m b e r s o f t h e v a r i o u s c l u b s o f t h e league. The following are the r e s u l t s o f e v e n t s : — 23 yards. ladies' (aperture s i g h t s ) . — t . M i s s F r e d a G o d w i n (Y..XLC..X.), 78 ; 2, Mrs. F. S. God win (X'.M.C.A.). 77: 3, Mrs. J. T. R o b i n s o n ( E n d o n ) , 7 3 . 2 3 y a r d s ( a p e r t u r e s i g h t s ) — i , J. T. Robinson (Endon), So: 2, -X. .X. Pickering (X'.M.C..X.), 79; 3, .X. Horton (X'.M.C..X.), 78. t o o y a r d s ( a p e r t u r e ) . — i , J . T. Robinson (Endon), 77: 2, XXL L C o t t e r ( S h e l t o n ) , 7 6 ; 3 , C . j. Shaw t,Y.M.C..-\.), 75. 2 3 y a r d s ( m i l i t a r y ) . — i , 2 and 3 divided by G. XX'illiams (Endon), So: .X. Horton (Y.M.C.A.), 80: XX'. B. Nixon (Kidsgrove), 80; .X. Milward ( S h e l t o n ) , S o ; S . H a s l . a m ( S h e l ton), 80. 50 yards (military).—1 and 2, .-\. Milward (Shelton). So; and X X ' . H a w l e y ( D e e p P i t ) , S o ; 3 , G . X X ' i l l i a m s ( E n d o n ) , 7 9 : - X . Myatt tDeep Pit), 70: XX'. J. ' Cotter (Shelton), 70. T H E P A R K E R - H A L E . 3 0 3 i n . c u m . 2 2 i n . C A R T R I D G E S Y S T E M Officiiilly aitoptcd by llic Cniiadiaii oinl Anshalian ami Hrilisli Farces. T h e I l l u s t r a t i o n s h o w . s a K e r v i c c H i d e c o n v e r t e d t o t h e . 3 0 3 i n . c t u n . • 2 2 i n . System. U p w a r d s o f 3 0 h i t s i n a m i n u t e h a v e b e e n r e c o r d e d o n a Ta r g e t . W e g u a r a n t e e R i fl e s t o g r o u p i n I - i n c h a t 2 S y a r d s . Comwamlina Officers .should requisition for Parker-Hale cum .22111. Pi ties, supplies of which will he available in due eonrse. A . G . P A R K E R & C o . , L t d . , B t s l e y I V o r k s , Whlttall Street, BIRMINGHAM. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK52 T H E R I F L E M A N . SEPTKMBKR, 1918. County PsUtine of Lancaster (Small Bore) Rifle Association. 1 he following: is the result of the competition for the trophy presented by Percy John Hibbert, Esq., Hi^h Sheriff, County Pala tine of Lancaster, and prizes given bv the .Association and R. H. Edmondson, Esq. M'inners of the trophy and six AVar Savings Certificates Ciltheroe Xationai Reserve Rifle Ciub. Winners of silver spoons:— Garston Rifle Ciub. Winners of spoons for highest individual score in each round: i s t R o u n d , R . R o w , L a n c a s t e r q q 2nd Round, F. G. Pflieger, Lancaster ... . qq 3rd Round, A. T. Moffatt. Manchester Citv ... !!! 100 The detailed results were as follows:— Clitheroe National Res. Garswood Hail Collieries .Appleton Garston Ly d g a t e Manchester City ... Lancaster FIRST ROUND. 582 beat Liverpool Miniature 5.73 576 575 Horwich Railway Mechs. Liverpool L. aiid N.W. Railway Prestwich and District Orreii and District Southport National Res. 580 drew with Padiham T I E S H O O T . L a n c a s t e r 5 8 9 b e a t P a d i h . n m . . . SECOND ROUND. Clitheroe National Res. 590 beat Lancaster Garston ^ ... -82 ,, .Appleton ... Garswood Hail Collieries 575 drew with Lvdgate Alanchester City a bye. T I E S H O O T . Garswood Hail Collieries 576 beat Lvdgate SEMI-FINAL. Garston Clitheroe National Res. Clitheroe National Res. 5S5 beat Garswood Hail Collieries 584 ,. Manchester City FINAL. 589 beat Garston ... . 575 567 562 571 566 .571 580 565 588 566 575 569 581 581 584 The competition for the shield presented bv the S M R C and prizes given by the Association and R. H." Edmondson, "Esq., r e s u l t e d a s f o l l o w s : — H > G a r s w o o d H a i l C o l l i e r i e s I n s t i t u t e . . . O t h e r s c o r e s : — .Appleton Prestwich and District Garsfon ... ... Manchester City L a n c a s t e r . . . . . . Horwich Railway Mechanics' Institute ... Ly d g a t e . . . " Orreii and District INDIVIDUAL WINNERS OF SPOONS (OUTSIDE WINNING 1 EAM). R. E. Coupe, Prestwich and Dlstrrct '"'ioo C. Southern, Orreii and District' gg .\. H. Parker . Prestwich and District n6 .A. Shepherd, .Appleton q- J. \\. Rawlinson, Garston qq F. B l a c k . . A p p l e t o n q q Certificates:— 25 yds.. .50 yds. TI. •• .573 577 11 5 0 576 572 1148 •• 587 56" 1148 .. 586 558 11 4 4 571 568- "39 .. 569 567 11 3 6 563 565 11 2 8 570 556 11 2 6 ■■ 566 55411 2 0 So.vds. 95 98 97 96 .. 94- 94 Ti . 195 194 193 193 193 193 Shaft Rifle Club (Wednesbury). .Ml inv-resting scries of com petitions was arranged for the season wiiich has just been con- ciuded. and Ihcse resulted as f o l l o w s : — Knock-out (handicap, to shots at 50 yards, deliberate), com petitors being drawn in pairs and the winner progressing to the ne.xt round.—i. Lieutenant E. J. Cowern ; 2, Mr. W. Tim- min.s: j, .Messrs. Tvier and Jones. i. R. Knowies* cliaiiengo cup and three prizes (handicap, five sit each at 25, 50 and too yards).—i. l.ieutenant Cowern ; 2. Mr. Coiielt; 3, Air. AV. rimitiins. ■Sweepstake (to shots at 50 yards).—i. -.Sergeant G. Co.x ; 2, Mr. A. A. AVhite; 3, Lieu tenant Cowern; 4, Mr, A. Coi- lett ; 5, Sergeant E. Renshaw; 6, Mr. AA'. Timmins. Maconochie C h a i i 0 n g e Trophy and three prizes (handi cap, five shots each at 23, :;o and too yards).—I, Mr. AV. tin^mins ; 2, Sergeant Renshaw; 3, Mr. G. W. Crump. The special prize awarded for the grand aggregate of the four competitions was won by Ser geant Co.x, after a tie between htm and Sergeant Renshaw. Two weeks of the season were devoted to the ladies. One com- petttion was held in each week, the first week's winner being* Miss Eaton ; second. Miss E. Eyre; third, Miss Baker. The second _ week's competition re- suited in Miss E. Eyre taking the first prize, Mrs. Tonks, second ; and Miss A. Scott, third, the lady medallist being Miss E. Eyre. A special prize was olTered for competition amongst the com petitors who had not won a prize during the season. This was won by Mr. AViikes, and second Lieutenant A. B. Camp bell. On Saturday, 24th inst., a local meeting was held at the range, which was fairly well attended. The competitions covered the three ranges, with a pTOi target (in place of sighting shots) preceding the match tar get at each range. Lieutenant P. Treanor (" Bear wood ") took the first prize wilii a s c o r e o f 2 8 6 ; L i e u t e n a n t Cowern (" Shaft ") second with 2 8 5 ; M r. C u r t i s a n d M r. G i l e s (" Metro ") third and fourth re spectively with scores of 276. A prize of half a guinea was won by Sergeant G. Cox for a possible at 25 yards. Bethnal Green Tradetmen's R.C. The competitions for the two challenge cups belonging to the above ciub .have recently been decided. The Dariison Cup has been won by the indefatigable in structor, Sergeant D. Power, and the King Cup by the ciub captain. Sergeant T. Odden. The presentation will be made at the forthcoming prize giving, full particulars of which it is hoped to publish in an early issue. Ringwood and District R.C. U n d e r t h e a u s p i c e s o f i l i e Ringwood and District RiOe Ciub an ai-fresco whist drive was held on Thursday, Augu.st 13, in ideal weather, on the lawn o f " G r e y f r i a r s , " C h r i s t c h u r c h S t r e e t ( k i n d l y l e n t ) . M r . AViison, the club's captain, c a p a b l y p e r f o r m e d t h e r o l e c i f M.C., assisted by Me.ssrs. Avles and Forweii, and the refreshment committee carried out their duties in good style. The companv t o t a i i c d u p i S t a b l e s . T h e following subscribed to a vcrv Now RET^lDV . TAY L O R ' S GRADUATED TARGET GAUGE (VaiciH applied for.) nc. s FtC. J !• (>R -f fc, m Handicapping and Elimination of Ties. (.Seepage (lor Jiil.v Issue.) For separating Tie-Cards in ail competitions — either Scratcii or Handicap—according to group ing, the Gauge is an absolutely Ideal "instrument. Obtaiiuibic, with Full luslnidions- for use, from llic S.M.R.C., Arundel House. Arundel Street, London, W.C.Z. P R I C E 3 / - N E X T. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK53 nice range of prizes: Mrs. Jcf feries, Mrs. Martin, Miss Collins. Messrs. Cressy, Davis, Morg-an, and Kitney. They were presented to the' following- winners b)- Mr. .\yles :— Ladies.—i, Mrs. Rose; 2. M i s s r i g h t ; h i d d e n n u m b e r . M i s s . " s h e r t . Gents.—I, Private Gamage ; 2, Mr . R. Palmer: hidden num ber, Private Goulding; and an e.xtra surprise prize " was cap t u r e d b y . S e r g e a n t B o t t l a n d e r. .At the same time two handicap p r i z e s , g i v e n b y M r . F o r w e l l . were presented to the winners of the final shoot: i, Mrs. Jef feries; 2, Mr. R. Palmer. .A mo.'t ple.'tsanl evening was brought to a ciose with a few dances on the Itiwn terminating at 10 p.m. Prestwieh and District R.C. The second annual shooting c o m p - t i t i o n h e l d b y t h e P r e s t - wich and District Rifle Club took p l a c e o n t h e o u t d o o r r a n g e i n Rectory Clough on Saturday, September 7. There was a good attendance considering that over 50 members are away in the A r m y . T h e e n t r i e s w e r e c o r - r e s [ > o n d i n g l y g o o d , a n d s o m e - keen shooting took place. The following were the re s u l t s : — Boys' competition, teams of 4, age limit 17 years, 10 shots each at .1 zin. bull, at 25 yards, H.P.S. 400; won by Sedgley P a r k S c o u t s i s t T e a m w i t h a score of 450. B a r r a t t T r o p h y ( fi n a l ) , o n e card each at 25, 50 and too yards, with handicap, H.P.S. 300.— I ,1. S. Oliver 207,62; 2, J. J. Stobo 207.40: 3, Lieutenant "F. Hill 296.24: 4, H. Tordbfi 2 9 6 . o . S : 5 , E . ( i . R e n s h a w (hoUler.) 20,3-02 : 6, J. .S, Hunt 295.00: 7. .A. T. Crtiston 294.60; S, AA'. firimsh.-iw 198.25. " Da i ly Mti i l " C e rti ficate, one card -raci-i delibi-rate and rapid at 25 yards, with handicap, H.P.S. 200. — I. J. .S. Oliver 197.8; 2, J. J. Stobo 196.82. " D . i i l y Te l e g r a p h " C e r t i ficate. one card each deliberate and rapid at 25 yai-ds, scratch. H.P .S. 200.—I, G. T . Oakes 1S2 : 2, AA". Grimshaw . iSi ; L i e u t e n a n t F . H i l l s i S i . " D a i l y E x p r e s s " M e d a l , o n e card e.'ich. deliberate and rapid at 50 yards. with handicap, f-I.P.S. 200.—I, ,L J, Stobo 197.5 : 2. T.i-uitenant F. Hill 196: 3, J. S. Oii'ver 19.3.8. S.M.R.C, Medal, one card each, delib- rate and rapid at 50 yards, scratch. H.P.S. 200.-^-1; R. E. Coijpe loi : 2, F. .S. Barnes 1S3 : 3, .1. J. .Stoho 179. K- i! Medal, one card etich, 25, 50 and too yards, sri-atch, H.P.S. 300.— I. .A. T. Craston 2S3 ; 2. T. 1. Stobo <270 : 3, Lieutenant F. H i i l 2 7 7 . ■Snipers' competition, 10 shots at to semi-concealed discs in 90 seconds, at 25 yards, H.P,S, 50. — I, R, E. Coupe and Lieutenant F. Hill tied with scores of 45; in the shoot off R. E, Coupe won with a score of 40 against 35. 'I here were 26 entries for this competition. .Aggregate competition, best card at 25, 50 and 100 yards, and best score in the Snipers' competition, H,P,S. 350.—i. Lieutenant F, Hill 322; 2, .A, T. Craston 31S; 3, J. J. Stobo 30S. White 6? Poppe (Coventry) R,C. •After a very successful season the competition shooting closed on September 7, with a shoot at 25 yards for the Ladies Chal lenge Cup and medals. The cup and gold medal was won by Miss Weaver; 2nd, Miss Allen, s i l v e r m e d a l ; t h i r d . M i s s C o o k , bronze medal. During the season there have been spoon shoots every week, the handicapping being so ar ranged as to enable every com petitor to win a spoon ; added to the shoot each week have been the S.M.R,C, awards. -As this is only the club's -second season it is' gratifying to k n o w i t h a s m e t w i t h s u c h success; it has been well sup p o r t e d b y i t s n e w m e m b e r s a n d this has put it on a good finan cial basis. The event of the season took place on August 24, when the tientleman's Challenge Cup and medals were competed for. After good shooting these were won b y M r. G i b b i n s w i t h a s c o r e o f 202 points (possible 210 points); second, Mr . AA'alters, silver medal ; third, Mr. Sparkes, bronze medal. Good shooting has been wit n e s s e d a m o n g t h e m e m b e r s f o r positions ii-i the aggregate scores c o n - i p e t i t i o n , f o r w h i c h f o u r m e d a l s , t w o g o l d , s i l v e r a n d bronze are to be given. M r. G i b b i n s , t h e c l u b ' s s e c r e t a r y , h a s b e e n s u c c e s s f u l i n carrying off the S.M.R.C. medals and certificates in addition to the c u p , a l s o a g o l d m e d a l f o r t h e best aggregate score, Mr. AVild being a close second. A prize f o r t h e b e s t i n d i v i d u a l s c o r e with a possible (too) was also w o n b y M r. G - ' b b i n s w h o t o o k seven spoons during the season, Mr. AA'ild winning six. Air. AA'ild, who last year won t h e . S . A L R . C . a w a r d s , w a s t h i s y e a r b a r r e d i n t h o s e e v e n t s . Ixworth and District Miniature Rifle Club. The annual meeting was held on Saturday, August 17, Mrs. Branfil presided, supported by Mrs, Caton, Air, Fred Hammond, A i r . H a r r y B a l a a m , M r . A A ' * . Thurlow , Mr . J. Thurlow , Mr , P. A l i z e n , A i r. A A A C r o s b v, M r. C. H. Scott, and Air. 'j. N. Rushton, Hon. Sec. and T reas. Air. J.' N. Rushton, in his report said the club had lost an in fl u e n t i a l a n d a c t i v e m e m b e r b v the death of the Rev , G, R". Haiirison. The committee ex tended its deep sympathy and condolence to Airs, Harrison, who h a d a c k n o w l e d g e d t h e i r k i n d n e s s in speaking so well of their late A ' ' i c a r. T h i s y e a r t h e m e m b e r s numbered only 30, 22 gentlemen and eight ladies, owing to the e x i g e n c i e s o f t h e w a r. M e m b e r s w h o w e r e n o w s o l d i e r s h a d ^eatly benefitted by their prac tice in shooting. .An avemge of eight members competed in the monthly handicap for a silver spoon given each month by Airs, Blencowe, It was impracticable t o a r r a n g e m a t c h e s d u r i n g t h e year. Mr. AA". Crosby had won the Bell medal and the " Daily Alail " certificate. The " Daily E x p r e s s " m e d a l w a s t a k e n b y Miss Huddlcston. Air. J. Thur low- won the " Daily Telegraph " certificate, and Air. C. Pearson took the medal given by the S o c i e t y o f M i n i a t u r e R i fl e C l u b s . .A shooting handicap had been ar ranged for prizes given bv Mr. C. Newman, and Air . G.' Crosbv was first wdth 6s., Mr. E. Ran- dell second with 3s., and Air. C. Pearson third with is. 6d. The monthly cup handicap win n e r s w e r e a s f o l l o w s : — A i r . F . Hammond (three times), Mr. J. Thurlow (twice), Mr. H. Balaam (twice). Air. G. Crosby, Mr. J. N. Rushton, Air. H. Cross, Air. AA'. Thurlow, and Air. AA'. Crosby. He would like to specially men t i o n t h e k i n d n e s s o f A l i s s Huddleston, w ho had come to the rescue with a donation of £1 I O S . , a n d t h u s e n a b l e d t h e m e m bers to carry through their win ter shooting. £^ 15s. lod. was in hand for iptS. Subscriptions and donations w-ere £15 9s. SJd. ; members' subscriptions 19s. 3d. ; sale of ammunition _;£'3 i6s. ; total £20 4s. II^d. The report and balance --sheet w e r e u n a n i m o u s l y a d o p t e d . Airs. Branfil distributed tho prizes and cettificates, expressing her pleasure at being able to help" the club. A l a j o r C . . - A . B r a n fi l w a s u n animously re-elected president; Captain Cartwright, Airs. Huddleston. Airs. Gordon Great- rix, and Airs. Branfil vice-presi dents. Air. F. Hammond, owing t o t h e u n c e r t a i n t y o f h i s r e m a i n ing in I.xw-orth, declined the h o n o u r o f c a p t a i n , a n d A l i s s Huddleston was elected. Air. J. N . R u s h t o n w a s e l e c t e d S e c r e t a r y a n d T r e a s u r e r, t h a n k e d f o r h i s p a s t s e r v i c e s , a n d v o t e d a n h o n o r a r i u m o f £ 2 . Air . Rushton thanked the mem bers for their kindness, especially A i r . F. H a m m o n d f o r h i s a b l e and w-elcome assistance during" the past year. A i r s . B r a n fi l w a s t h a n k e d f o r presiding, and Airs. Gordon Greatrix for her splendid gener osity in presenting six silver cups f o r c o m p e t i t i o n d u r i n g t h e c o m ing year. I t w a s d e c i d e d t h a t a c u p handicap should take place each m o n t h u n t i l t h e c u p s h a d b e e n won. The club owes a deep debt of gratitude to its Secretary for his able and successful carrying on of the club during the past twelve years. 1. 2. 3- 4- 5. 6. 7. S. 9- 10. 11 . M U N I T I O N W O R K S L E A G U E . T. A B I . E — S E P T E A I B E R i . Club. Hammersmith Iron AA'orks Royal Aircraft Factory A Team Associated Equipment Co. A'ickers Crayford Sterling j.A.p. ;;; Callender R o y a l . - A i r c r a f t - F a c t o r v B D e n n i s . . . . . . ' . . British Electric Globe AA'orks Te a m T r a n s f o r m e r . . . Matches. Ago;. s.W.L.D. P. Score, 9 S I0 16 5.1S5 g s I0 16 5.104 g 7 2 0 14 5,168^ 1073014 5.761 9 6 3 012 5.084. 94 50 8 5.134 g 4 50 8 5.061 93 6 0 6 '4.973' g2 '7 0 4 4-^^95 9 I 8 0 2 4.96g' 9 0 9 0 0 4.S95 Dennis Royal .'Aircraft F a c t o r v . A T e a m Hammersmith Iron AA'orks Sterling B r i t i s h E 1 e c t r i e Tr a n s f o r m e r Royal .'Aircraft F a c t o r y A T e a m Steiling Assoc. E q u i p m ent Co. A'icker-s Crayford Hammersmith Iron AA'orks S C O R E S : NINTH ROUND, beat Globe AA'orks ,, Royal Aircraft B T e a m , , A ' i c k e r s . . . ,, J.A.P Assoc. Equipment Co. 561 55' 580 578 575 565 TENTH ROUND. 582 beat Dennis 581 ., Royal Aircraft B T e a m 5 7 7 0 • " ' l o b e A A ' o r k s . 576 ,, Callender 587 .. J.A.P 519 by 32 Factorv .57" 570 57' ,, 10 .. 8 " 4 .. 4 Factorv 533 by 49 548 552 552 566 -ij 25 24 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKNext >