The Sun.
London, England, 1865-07-22 00:00:00

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The Wimbledon Meeting.
4

Yesterday the statistical department issued the
final list of prizes gained at the present meeting, and
in doing so brought to a close the arduous labours,
of which few, even of those taking part in the com-
petitions, could form any adequate conception.
Other members of the executive staff from time to
time enjoyed a change of scene, or at least a change
of oc-cupation, in dealing with appeals urged or
questions asked upon the wildest range of subjects.
But the inmates of the marquees devoted to statis-
tics were always compelled to be always on the
same spot, either poring over registers sent in from
the various firing points, or on the watch for the
arrival of others, enabling them to arrive at results
that might stand the scrutiny of men anxious both
for prizes and for fame. Colonel Bewes and the
staff under his direction had probably the most
serious and least inviting portion of the duties at
Wimbledon to perform ; an acknowledgment,
therefore, is duy to them for the great ability, care,
and patience shown in the fulfilment of their task.
The principal item in their record yesterday was
the "Dudley" prize, always shot for on the last day
of the Wimbledon competition, and restricted to the
winners of small-bore prizes during the meeting.
Unlike the previous day, when the use of shooting
screens was attended with obvious advantages,
there was scarcely a breath of air yesterday, and
just that light greyish haze prevailed which enabled
the picked shots entitled to shoot in this match to
plant their shots in the centres of the targets, with
almost as much accuracy as if placed there by hand.
The ranges shot at were 500 and 800 yards, and
the prize of £5O fell to Lord Aberdeen, who made
47 points. The score next in point of merit was
scarcely inferior, but in this corps d'elite of prize-
men there was no second prize.
The question standing over from the previous
day, and raised by a claim on the part of the Scot-
tish Eight to have a pointin the match for the Elcho
Challenge Shield decided in their favour, was for-
tunately settled by mutual arrangement, without a
formal appeal to the umpire. Some evidence had
been collected in support of the claims, but the
more judicious fries ls of Scotland saw that even if
the controversy could be freed from the grave doubt
resting upon it, it was quite possible that a success
so
ogcountry than
prove less for the real interests of
their than a defeat gracefully acquiesced in.
It transpired also that during the match a bull'seye
having been marked for the English Eight, the
members of which believed that only a centre had
properly been obtained, they declined to accept thO
extra point given them till a mounted officer had
been despatched to the target to verify the marking.
Some suggestions were thrown out on Thursday
evening that the match ought to be shot over again,
but no action was taken upon them ; and eventu-
ally the following letter was addressed to Lord
Ducie, Captain of the English Eight, by Captain
Horatio Ross, the leader of the Scottish team :...
Lingfield-villa, Friday Morning, July 21.
Dear Lord Ducie,—Since the termination of the Na-
tional Match yesterday I have thought a great deal of the
unpleasant position in which it at present stands.
I believe that a centre made on our side was improperly
marked as a "ricochet," and I also think it quite possible
that if the case was laid before the umpire it might be given
in our favour. I, however, think that if such should be
the result, it might cause unpleasant feelings, and would
not be a satisfactory way of winning the Elcho Shield.
I, therefore, as captain of the Scottish Eight, give up the
point, and I hope we shall have a good fight for it next
IoRATio Ross.
sincerely,
l
year.
Lord Dußcieelierveetumrne returned the fs,yoollrw very
following reply
"National Rifle Association Camp, Wimbledon, July 21.
My dear Ross,—I am glad to hear that you acquiesce in
the scores sent in by the officers in charge of our respec-
tive firing points, withoutfurther reservation as to the value
of a shot fired at some period of the competition.
"Being perfectly satisfied with the result of the match, I
have nothing to add except a hopo that our future contests
may be as equal as that of yesterday, and that England may
night
countrymen worthy
ofsuch skilful com-
have always proved'
themselves to be.
pe neverti
to rfsa
ai fail tyo
opur oadnidi c ey
oalni r

Believe me yours very truly,
"Captain Ross." " Ducm.
During the day an official report was sent in to
the Council upon a point forming one of the best
tests of the success of the meeting. To this docu-
ment were appended the signatures of Sir A. Malet,
on behalf of the National Rifle Association, Colone
Johnston, representing the military residents in
Camp, and Colonel King, on the part of the Volun-
teers, expressing unanimous approval of the man-