The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, September 1926
Imperial Universities' Shooting Trophies
Imperial Universities' Shooting Trophies
In the notes on the activities of the College Rifle Club, appearing in the last issue of the "Spike," was an announcement of considerable moment, namely, the winning of the Imperial Universities' Rifle match for 1925, by the College Rifle team. This achievement has resulted in a very fine and much coveted trophy being held by Victoria College for the current year. (The trophy is at present on view in the College Library.) It is competed for annually by Universities throughout the Empire, and the success of our team has not only brought distinction to our College, but has put Victoria University College more firmly "on the map" throughout Empire Universities. Further, it has proved that our riflemen have attained a high standard of efficiency in an art which, should occasion ever demand it, can be of valued service in defence of Empire.
The College Rifle Club in their notes in the last issue of the "Spike" make an appeal for more members, for, with their present depleted membership, the Club will not be able to defend the two trophies now held. Surely such a state of affairs should not exist, and the appeal for new members should commend itself to students. No effort should be spared in an endeavour to retain the Imperial Trophy at V.U.C. for at least another year.