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around the high fee required for entrance into the Association, and the unpredictable winter problems involved in crossing over to New Brunswick. Another problem was that members had expressed very little interest in the organized game of trapshooting, with

its standard format, which, with the formation of an | Association, had spread into the Maritimes. There | were some members who could see advantages, like | quantity target purchasing, and larger and more exciting competitions...The question was brought to a head at a meeting on March 30th, when it was moved by

W. F. Tidmarsh, and seconded by Al Hyndman, that a vote be taken immediately on the question of joining

the Maritime Trapshooting Associaition. Thirteen members voted, and the motion was carried by one ballot...7 to 6. The Secretary/Treasurer forwarded

the required new membership fee of $15.00, and the Newstead Gun Club finally became a member of the Maritime Provinces Trapshooting Association.

Following the Club's acceptance into the Association, the Maritime President, Mr. Fred McGee of Port Elgin, New Brunswick, wrote the following letter to Fred Hyndman;

" April 3rd, 1912

Mr. Fred Hyndman, Esquire, Pres. Newstead Gun Club, Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Dear Sir:

The Secretary of the M.P.T.A., Sheriff Davidson of Amherst, informs the writer that the Charlottetown Gun Club have become affiliated.

This is very good news indeed, and I

- trust your club will feel the benefit derived through membership, and that the sport will be given an impetus in your city.

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