Not only did he take part in the shooting, but he was an active member of the Shooting Committee.

His last score, shooting as a member of the School VIII.

_versus_ the 6th Regiment at Aldershot on 6th March 1876, was as follows:-- 200 yards 500 yards Total 22 14 36 The school was beaten, and Sergeant B.-P.

came out of the contest as third best shot for Charterhouse.

The day, says the historian, was bitterly cold, and a violent and gusty wind blew across the range.
Seven shots were fired at each distance, class targets being used.
If there is interest in Baden-Powell's score as a schoolboy-marksman, how much greater interest should there be in Baden-Powell's hit as orator?
It is not always the ready actor who makes the best polemical speech, but Baden-Powell had a reputation at Charterhouse as a debater as well as fame as a mimic.