The annual competition for tho prizes of tho Auckland Kino Association commenced this morning at tlie Mount Eden range. Major Morrow and Lieutenant Payne were in command. ' ■ i Mb. Beck's Cup; . Mr J. W. teigh won this trophy, -with a fine score ot 52 points. The following are the 'names of the 12 highest scorers :— Leigh, 52 ; Taylor (winner last year), 51 ;•' E. Cooper, 49; Major Morrow, 49; Eady, 49 ; Canieron, 48 ; Aldorton, 47.; • Payne, 46 ; Skinner, 46; Stirling, 46; Faiis;'4s;l Wnlker, 46. ■ Eleven members of the Scottish Company competed this morningfor Captain Mwbray's Belt and: three money prizes. Volunteer Payne won the Beltwith a score of 53. The lollowing is the result of the firing :—

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