[By Telegraph.]

Wanoanui, February 24th. After luncheon yesterday, the representa tives were permitted to remain in town, or go to Camp as they choose, nearly all went to camy in the afternoon. Last night there were heavy showeis of rain, but it^ only served to cool the ground, no harm being done, either inside or outside the tents. This morning general muster was held at 11 o'clock, when it was found that there are 19 carbine and 43 rifle representatives on the ground, All the arrange ments for carrying out the contest are most complete. The first carbine match commenced at 2 p.m. The weather fine, with a fresh breeze blowing from right to left of the range. Prizes Were won by Mason, Wellington, at 400 yards, with a score of 26, and M'Credie, Wellington, with a score of 23, and at 500 yards, first prize, Bannister, Wellington, 48. 2nd, Bell, Auckland, 44. Third, M'Credie, Wellington, 43. Fourth, Mason, Wellington, 43. The second carbine match was then taken, Bell, Auckland, 28 ; Patton, Christchurch, 28 ; Trooper, Barriball, Waiuku, 28 ; Crowther, A. C, 28. In firing ties, Bell took first place with a bull's eye, Crowther fourth with an outer, Patton and Barriball with centre each. Kingswell, Invercargill, also made 28, but missed ia firing his third shot. Patton and Barriball then fired for second and third places, and again tied for three successive times, Patton made a bull's eye, and Barriball a centre. There was a good muster of visitors on the ground, and everything is working smoothly. February 25th. The first rifle match began at half-past nine. At two o'clock the 500 yards was com« pleted, the highest being— »

Weather fine, wind fresh, and blowing down the range. The match is just completed, and the scores are —

At tho 600 yards the wind was very baffliDg, and the shooting indifferent. The third carbine match was fired before breakfast and resulted as follows :—: —

Tho w either ia very fine. Barometer rising. This day's firing was completed with the Second Infantry match, the reßult being :—: —

The weather is still very fine. The steamer, the Tongariro, is running four times a day bttwtstn town and camp, conveying numbers of visitors. February 26th. Ari'.ingpinfcnta will be made to decide the nJiauipionuhip for both carbines and rifles on the same tiny (probably Tuesday). 