The Archive · 1872

Shanghai Rifle Club

The inaugurating competition of this recently formed Club took place on Friday. The conditions were as follows: Any Rifle might be used, but no lateral adjustment fo shoot at 200 and. 500 yards. Other sights was permitted. Enfields or Sniders

Rifles to shoot at 300 and 600 yards. Sighting shot and 5 scoring shots at each in any position. The first prize to be of the value of $30, but a second of $10 to be given to the best score of the unsuccessful weapon. Entries on the ground at Tam. andip.m. Entrance fee $1.

We can hardly think the Club has been successful yet in its avowed object of inducing shooting with an improved class of

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