The Archive · 1927

AMERICAN CE., S: V.C

IN CAMP

Interesting Week-end Spent -at} the Rifle Range The American Ca., S.V.C;, which went into camp at the Rifle Range {ast Friday evening, and which broke camp on Monday morning, experi-fenced a most wholesome week-end, according to Captain Baldwin, and took full advantage of camp discipline and military life, which the annual camp alone affords. About 100 members of the Company, in-] cluding the new Filipino platoon, contributed towards making the camp, what nearly all were agreed upon, the best in the history of the] unit.

Throughout the three days sentries were posted, and members rose and. retired to the bugler's calls. Alli entered into the affair with keenness and zest, and from the newest recruit to the senior sergeant, it would have been difficult to choose] the most earnest and determined soldier.

Saturday night was devoted to stag smoking concert, while on Sunday afternoon the America v- the World shoot and the American Ca. Cup shoot, were fired, at the conclusion of which Mrs, Baldwin presented prizes. Large numbers of ladies and members of families attended the tea.

In the former America won by a handsome margin, score 1172-1089, three U.S. Marines forming part of the 13-man team. It is. believed] that their shooting assisted material in rolling up the high score. L. A. Mottu was high gun man, M. Carlton was second with 96 points, while]

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