The New York herald., 1869-06-03
And Mr. G. Felton, OF BufralO was winner OF the
third prize, silver mounted powder mask shot pouch

Mr. Hudson, OF syracuse winning the fourth prize.
IL will be seen, therefore, that the amateurs went
far ahead OF those whose reputation led many to
pect that they would easily carry or the honors.
on the whole but for the broiling SUM- 1t was very
AS previously stated, the convention adjourned
convention Shortly before one pociecS % the ne onon.
daga Sportsmen's club rooms were crowded, and
more joyai or pleasant looking knights OF the trig
ger could not be found. Some or the graceful Fra
Diavolo stamp others OF the well developed jolly
farmer class, whiie nearly ali showed a sterling
sportsmanllke appearance, dauntess, honest and
straightforward. The proceedings Of the previous
meeting having been approved, Mcssrs ". :. Flower,
me Nmrod and wpp cnS Of psmvre anS
M. Mabew from the Forest and Field Club OF Utica
Afesolution was offered TO the effect that no man shall
contend for prize at the Annual State school who
is not actual resident OF the state OF New York.
This resolution seemed TO meet with great approba-
OF other states 10 contend for the prizes, on the
ground that " would destroy the interest taken In
however ruled ont Of order. il being an smend,S d,Seni
To the constitution requiring Que months notice
which was accordingly given. After some discus
he held at Rochester, and the following oflcers were
then eected:--president, @. G. Morse Rochester:
wee President. Robert Newell, Bufiao: RECORDING
Secretary, J. n. Sage BufTao: Corresponding secre-
tary, r.. $. Billings. Rochester; Treasurer, s. NJ.
held between the lst OF May and 10Th Of June
The display to-day attracted large concourse OF
ptDnt. VII uOEniix Wcatutl was truly rn2rnl-
Ing, but as the day advanced sol burst forth In all
his splendor, compelling nasty retreat to the shade
Indeed owing to the intense heat. many were CON-
pelled 10 leave. An additional attraction was pro-
vided Tits morning consequent upon the match be-
tween Ward and Bogardus at lo0 The other events
on tue programme were casting the ny, the contest
taking place ON waters contiguous 10 the grounds
the hrst prize being silver mounted ny rod and the
second solid silver tobacco box and the state trap
shoot, on single birds each, open 10 members or
organized clubs aud county delegates. There were
three pIlzes sold silver nut spoon and pick: sec
ond solid silver PAIR salt cellars; third. shot pouch
powder TASK aud drinking cup The competition
was very keen, particularly in the trap shoot which
gave rise to much excitement.
The sports OF the day were inaugurated by tscast-
ing Of the nv," tue first prize for which was arded
to seth Green OF Rochester distance 7. feet aud the
second prize to George J. 0strauder, OF syracuse
distance 10 feet
The special trap shot match between n. Boqardns.
OF ILLINOIS, and J. Ward OF Toronto. then took place,
ut 80 birds for $500 a side, Ward won by one bird.
In the state trap shoot, Robert Newell, OF BuYalo.
took the first prize. +. Hudson, of syracuse, the
second. and G. FELTON,. OF Buralo, the third.
The day closed with special double match be-
tween H. Bogardus and J. Ward, against X Newell
and George Z. smith, for $50 side, at 40 rises. The
former were the winners 10y hve biId-.
The annual supper NJ tue Vanderbilt House Tonight
was q sumptuous AFFAIR. special match between
R0qardus aud Ward for 100 birds, $50 side. Is put
down for Friday and on Thursday afternoon the
representatives the press will engage In match.
1ne programme for Thursday consists o single trap,
double trap and special ride shooting.