Shooting

the J.T.C., and it is they who receive particular attention from an inspecting officer.

Successful entrants who received small trophies were as follows : Garth (1), Sherriff (2).

PROMOTIONS.

Sgt. G. W. Vero to C.S.M. (26/9/40), Sgt. G. D. Jefferson to C.S.M. (29/10/40), Cpl. Steele to C.Q.M.S.

Cdts. Cole*, Short*, Barker*, Pulleyn*, Ruddock (P.) *, Buckler* to L/Cpls. * As result of the promotion examination.

Shooting this term has unfortunately been restricted, as Mr. Le Tocq has been fully occupied with his duties in the Home Guard. In spite of this, however, a high standard has been maintained, and the difficulties presented by the blackout have been mostly overcome.

We had one private " Country Life " fixture with Durham School. This we won by 84 points. The individual scores were as follows :- Earle, 65 ; Cole, 76 ; Buckler, 61; Steele, 74 ; Vero, 74 ; Langstaff, 74 ; Taylor, 52 ; Frost, 62. St. Peter's, 538; Durham, 454.

The Public Schools Shooting League matches have been resumed this term. So far two matches have been shot. The first was against Ampleforth College; this was drawn, each team scoring 127. The second was against Repton " A," who won by 8 points.

St. Peter's School v. Ampleforth College. R. Earle, 33 ; J. R. Frost, 32 ; F. N. Buckler, 31; R. G. Langstaff, 31; Total, 127.

St. Peter's v. Repton " A." R. Earle, 28 ; H. D. Revill, 32 ; F. F. Steele, 29; R. F. Langstaff, 30; Total, 119. Repton, 127.

In these matches six people shoot, and the four best scores are taken.

We look forward to a very successful season next term. 35