The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-07-19

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roadway" According to details now being e
ranged by Lieutenant Colonel William G. Hariic
u. s. NJ. c.. who Is executive of1cer OF q
matches rifles VIII uegin to crack In compeuuf
.as early az July I, and the final cease nrlLd
will not sound much before September l. q
ing the first part of this period practice matcN
and minor competitions will be scheduled IL
will be followed up by period OF instrucu
In craftsmanship for the civilian teams VINO
nsrticipate In the national matches. After
school of instruction, a series OF marksmansl
connections which include some Of the oide
and most historic of rifle contests, will be 3
Inv the National Rifle Association OF Amerls
These events will lead up to those Amerlc
ma rksma nship classics which are called the
tiopal Matches. The National Matches, the
fore. will probably be held toward the mi0s
or end of August
They consist of three competitions The I'D
,,,rortant Is the National Team Match. In q
event teams Of u shooting members are pit
AGAINST one another. Each team. using !
IIn;tad States military rife, fires 20 shots ral
fro of a target 200 yards away 20 shots slow
ot a target 600 yards away and 70 shots 81
fro ot n target 1000 yards away. To the vice
in this competition are awarded -FOUR tropn
which are highly priced among marksmen: {
q nrize to the service teams; second 10 the
fiona, Guardsmen; third to the civilian clu
and n fourth to schc . and colleges
The first trophy is known as the Natio
>ronhv 1t is bronze plaque showing N
boldinp in leash the dogs of war. The
ona trophy Is known as the Hilton trophy. I
also a bronze bas-relief hung about with seal
unon which are accorded the names OF the te'
that have won it since it was placed IN comp
ton in 1873 The third is known as the SOL
ctofI q
oldest of the three.
The second Of the National Match competit
.. troxrn as the National Individual Match VIII
in individuals instead OF teams participate
lowing the same course of fire prescribed in
team competition
The t,rrd competition is known as the
+,onal Pistol Match and the honor of being
tor,ous in this event is As highly priced an
hand-gun enthusiasts as is the victory in
National Individual Match among rifemen.
Program Is Attractive.
Tho nrogram of the National Rifle Associf
..ohas ia no less attractive to marks
nnoro ,s "The Wimbledon" match shot at
COTS 600 Yards away, the winner OF which
g. ono wear the Wimbledon cup, presente
American rifemen by the Princess Louise OF
land in 1878, and assumes the title OF
RANGE champion" There Is the Leech Cup n
IN the oldest trophy In competition at the
Ont t,me-a massive silver tankard. gift t.
A. R. A. in 1874 by the captain OF the
.sae team which that year visited this COZ
TO take part IN the first International marks
shin contest. There is the Presidents Mate
.na winner Of which goes an autographed
Of congratulation from the chief executive
the title ~military champion" and there :
Marine Corps Cup Match open to everybody
Ginning Of which is also signal honor.
trophv in this competition was the git o.
commissioned officers Of the marine corps:
INF, 1915 there participated 10 the MAJ
Matches only the army, the navy. u'e III
49,, ord the National Guard. mat 1eaf'