The Archive · 1890

Autumn Prize Meeting

Monday, Lith, Tuesday, lith, and Wednestloy, Piece Goons" Pais—Presented by the ce Goods Importers of Shanghai. Entrance fe Si. 00, 500, and. 600 yards.

Four prizes.—The Prize, added to " portion of the entrance fees, and divided as follows First prize, 40 per cout.; second prize, 30 per cent.; third prize, 20 per ce fourth prize, 10 per cent. Handivap.—W' ners of a Gold Cross, 6 points; winners of first prize at a Municipal Meeting in a competition open to all members of the Corps, 5 points; winners of a second prize in such competition, 3 points.

The first competition of the meeting was decided on Weduestay. The weather during the three days was nut very favourable fur and was particularly trying Wednesday, when the constant changes of wind and light caused the downfall of many experienced shots. On that day, it will be seen, there were no less than 27 scores of 19 and under at the long range. Private Eckhold, of B Company, who scored well at 500 yards, won first prize, with a gross total of 85. Gunner Horley, wiguer of third

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