The shield was shot for on Sunday jing, the bolders—the Artillery—having been challenged by the German Company at 200 and 400 yards, at regulation targets (seven shots in 45 seconds) with eight men a side, all to The weather was favourable, bub cloudy sky made the light somewhat Gull. A strong breeze from the left, directly across the lino of fire, continued steadily throughout the event.
'Pho challengers have made an innova tion in departing somewhat from thi conditions under which the shield has boon competed for hitherto, in choosing targets and' scoring not recognised as "Bisley." This gave rise to some surprise and has been freely commented on. The fact remains, however, that the advantages or disadvantages, if existing, wore applicable to both teams.
At the shorter range the holders led by eight points, but their opponents pulled up at 400 yards and won by three points.
The German Company are to be complimented on the all-round form Gisplayed. This makes their third win.
Major Brodie A. Clarke, who acted umpire, announced the result at the close of the firing and called for cheers, which, having been given, were replied to by the winners.
The scores are as follow
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