The S. V. C. Spring Meeting commenced on the 17th inst., with three short-range competitions, the first for Artillery and Riflemen who have never won any prize, the second for Mih-ho-loong under the same restriction, and the third for Rangers. The distances for the two former were 200 yds, standing and 400 yds. in any position and for the last 200 and. 300 yds. in any position.
The early competitors were fortunate in having one of the most beautiful Spring mornings we have yet seen, with a. bright but not dazzling light, a pleasant and genial temperature, and a slight breeze
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