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Martini or Lee-Enfield Rifles (ranges 200, 500 and 600 yards). 2nd or cavalry series : First section, Lee-Metford or Lee-PLiifield Carbines (ranges 200, 500 and 600 yards). Second section, Snider or Win- chester Carbines (ranges 200, 300 and 400 yards), provided that there are at least three entries in each stories or section. Teams shall consist of ten men. Entrance fee ten dollars per team. When more than one team from the same organization enters, the fee will be ten dollars for the first team and five dollars for each additional team. Entries accompanied by fees must be made to Lieut. W. L. Ross, Treasurer C.M.R L., Hamilton, not later than Saturday 13th May, stating which series such entry i;> tor. Prizes, as well as championship badges, will be given by the League, also first and second class marksman's certificates (suitable for framing) to those who make the necessary percentage of marks in the four competitions. These certificates are issued by authority of the Department of Militia and Defence, are signed by the Minister of Militia and the Major-General Commanding, as well as by the President and Secretary of the League. Score sheets and all necessary information for conducting the matches will be sent on receipt of entries. The Department of Miiiiia and Defence will issue anmiunition for these matches free of charge. .Scores will not Ik; telegra[)iied, but must be mailed to the Secretary immediately after the conclusion of each match, and the official scores will be published in the Canadian Military Gazette. The Council trust that all Commanding Officers and Presidents of Ritle Associations will make arnuigemcnts to enter one or more teams, and, as the time is short, it is hoped that these entries will be made without delay. Your obedient servant, ALBERT PAIN, lieut., Secretary CM. R.L., 36 Merrick Street.