This competition commenced on Saturday morning, and, to the disgust of all concerned, in most wretched weather, rain falling heavily and mud and slush prevailing at the Range and making the adjacent country slough. At the time appointed for the commencement of the competition, at 6.45 a.m., only six men put in an appearance, and this was not to be wondered at considering that by some oversight competitors were ordered to wear their new scarlet uniforms! It might have been thought that in such weather as prevailed, the old uniform would have been good enough to lie down or kneel on wet mats and muddy mounds; but we fail to see the necessity for wearing any uniform at a rifle competition in Shanghai (unless in connection with a gala day) beyond a forage-cap, which is an article that seems to have been forgotten altogether in, connection with our local Infantry. However, it is to be hoped an order will be issued for the old uniforms (if any) to be donned in wet weather at the Buits, The state of things on Saturday morning was a damper not only for the brilliancy of the scarlet, but also for the spirits of the men present, who could not help grieving at the saturation of their helmets and the unavoidable mud-dines and wetness of their new tunics and trousers.—Captain Harvie was officer in charge of the range, but of course had nothing to do with the uniform question, The prize for competition was that for Recruits, given by the Oficers of the Corps, It brought into rivalry nine entrants, six only of whom, however, as before said, mustered for the early shooting, the rev mainder firing in the afternoon when the weather was just as inclement and bad Appended are the scores 1.—Recrvrrs' Prize,—Presented by the Oficers $.V.C. Ranges—200 and' 500 ards. No Entrance Fees, Open to all Members of the S.V.0., who have never won a Prize at any Meeting.
3 S500 yds, Sergt. Larin 2 dip. Buchanaiy 422901516 40 PA¥., Good!
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