The scoond match between the Shanghai Clay Pigeon Club and the Shanghai Gun Club took place in the grounds of the latter Club on Sunday afternoon, It resulted in a win for the Clay Pigeon Club by 21 birds, the conditions being 40 birds Leggett Trap, ten members competing from each club, The Gun Club won the toss, and put the Clay Pigeon Club in first. Special mention should be made of the excellent shooting on the part of Mr. Nazer and Mr. Gibson, the form er only missing two out of the forty 92|birds, in spite of the bad light in which the Inst ten birds were shot.
The top score for the Gun Club was made by Mr. Jackson with 35 93] out of 40, closely followed by Mr. Read with 34. After the match, cups were presented to Messrs.
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Nazer and Jackson for the high gun on either side.
In & short speech, Mr. McNeill, the President of the Gun Club, con-¥%8) gratulated the members of the Clay Pigeon Club on their second victory, thereby winning the "rubber." When presenting the cup to Mr. Nazer, Mr. McNeill complimented him on his excel: lent score and also mentioned that of Mr. Gibson. Mr. Jackson also came in for a large share of congratulation on his return to form, and a pleasant afternoon ended with three cheers and a "tiger" for the Clay Pigeon Club, which were heart. ily reciprocated.
The following are the best scores of both sides:—
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