Shooting

On Saturday night we took part in the Night Operations, which were partly spoilt by a mist which rendered the attackers invisible in spite of the numerous Verey lights fired by the defenders. On Sunday, of course, there was the Church Parade, at which the cadets were inspected by General Sir Alexander Wardrop. This was followed in the afternoon by the Sports, at which we were pleased to see many parents and friends.

On Monday the finals of the Newstead Cup for Boxing, originally presented for Sports, took place, and we are pleased to report that we were joint runners-up with Repton and Hymers, gaining four points, one point behind the winners, Stoneyhurst. Two of our three entries, J. T. Brockbank and R. C. Lynch, won their weights, and are to be congratulated on very fine performances.

And so a most enjoyable camp came to an end, and we should like to mention here that we left it with the assurance that Northerners can at least cook better than Southerners, for which we are truly thankful, and that Colonel Wetheral and the York and Lancaster Regiment certainly know how to run an O.T.C. camp.

The following promotions were made during camp:Lance-Corporal V. L. F. Davin was promoted to

Corporal. Cadet D. A. Smith was promoted to Lance-Corporal.

The annual course was shot off last term under the able direction of Sgt.-Major Puddick and R. S. Dixon. There was an unusually low number of entries for the competitions run in conjunction with the annual course, and it is hoped that more enthusiasm will be shown next year.

The results of the competition were as follows :— 1st Competition. Snap Shooting and Grouping.

Winners—R. Bowen and R. N. Rimmer, 70, and R. W. Wright and M. I. H. Sproulle, 70. 2nd Competition. 200 yards and 300 yards.

Winners—M. I. H. Sproulle, H. A. Milburn, R. W. Wright. 3rd Competition. All Four Practices.

Winners—R. S. Dixon, R. N. Rimmer, E. W. Whitney, K. Marriot, 223. 2nd—G. W. Vero, A. C. Ping, R. Bower, M. I. H. Sproulle.

No Shooting matches took place last term, owing to lack of time. However, it is hoped that some will be arranged next term.