The New York herald., 1869-06-02
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The ODening PreceeAlnGs-IAst Of DeIesates
and Resolutions Adoptsd-Ths Shooting
Tho Prizes.
SYRACUSE, June 1, 1860.
Despite the counteracting influence OF the weather,
which, though not entirely inauspicious, was,
nevertheless threatening In its aspect the shoot
ing contests commenced this morning shortly after
Ten O'Clock, at the Central City Base Ball grounds,
distance OF abOar q mile ana half from
syracuse. There was large attendance,
which gradually decreased as the day ad-
vancec. Beyond qaestion q greater interest
was manifested In the sport than has hitherto
been exhibited. The Sportmen's Association Of this
state, while rapidly increasing In numbers, has like
wise grown into popularity. Not many years ago
1t partook somewhat or an ISOLATED character, but
an observabl5 change has taken place. Pigeon
shooCng Is unquestiOnaby becoming more
thoroughly appreciated. as is evident BY the keen
relish for the amusement all over the country. To
be sure there are scores OF tender hearted people
who shrink at the idea of shedding the harmless
pigeons blood, yet could merciessy scourge horse
or cane dog. Bat the would-be pathul feeling
f0r the slaughter OF the birds Is fast dying
out, ike numerous other f0gyisl ideas, and ere
long pigeon shooting will come TO be OF The most
favorably recognized skilful sports OF the country
The State Association has done much for Its advance
ment Numbering among Its members some OF the
best amateur shots in the country. 1t could hardly
have failed to produce good effect upon sportsmen
ana the community generally. SO that, on the
whole, pigeon shooting Is fast taking frm hold
among our national pastimes
The fourth annual convention of the New
YORK state Sportsmen's and the eleventh an
nual meeting of the New York Sportsmen's State
Club have been hcld under the most en-
c0uraglng auspices both on account Of the numbers
present ana the general tenor OF the DISCOURSE The
meeting convened IN this city, at the Onondaga
County sportsmens Club Rooms last night the
President, Mr.. +. e. Carroll, occupying the chair.
being called by Secretary M Sage Of one Of the fSi.
lowing, represented by delegates, answered:-Audu-
bon Gu Isaac Gliding Forester CUB
iltOn Charles A. Williams G. NJ. Spencer; Farmers
Game Protection Club. Lockport, 9. s.; Burgess;
Lockport club. Lockport, r g. Rineueberg, VI. A.
Arnold. Audubon Club, Rochester, S. M. Spencer,
b. s. Billings. Seth Green. Frank Ritter; oanisteo
Club, Hornllesyile, M. Ball. Morris smith, j. McDou-
EE Ens tsnos @ dsuSS
Bedford T. J. spaulpaqgn; New York Central club
Utica, Z: Davis !. smith ~ T. i.u l. Hurst. Sss.
delegates a. large n Lewis Troy; A. Pail.
Cohoes, William Ramsdale and N. W. Barry. The
membership. The treasurer, Mr.. SETH having sui.
mitted his annual report Mr.: 8. Green moved
distance shall he with any sight having telescopes,
string measure, rifle and ammunition Unrestricted.
on hand, distance 100 yards. ten shots. That the
board and with uniform centre. Rife shooting at
long distance shall be at forty rods, ten shots
rest or sight, and that the resolution take eect at
the next annual convention. The resolution was op-
suggested to the efiect that the conventions 6ereaf
ter offer prizes for rifle shooting In addition tohose
S sns
measure, forty rods. resolution Of thanks
having eSv been rendered o,. to Mr. R. NJ skeels
adopted, Mr.. McMaster offered a resolution to the
proving the breed OF hunting dogs. and that prizes
be offered for the best breed and the best trained
animals. The consideration OF the subject how.
ever, was postponed subsequently resolution
proposing an alteration OF rules with reference to
traR sao9ns IN order to make an exception IN case
The matter was fully discussed but finally rejected on
the ground that such an innovation would be pro-
ducttve OF unnecessary trouble and annoyance.
Having completed arrangements for the contest the
meeting adjourned.
there were STILL lurking afar on. angry looking
an occasional slight shower the proceedings
were not in any way marred by the elements The
upon the atmosphere which was pure and braclng.
Ihe % WIND was pretty strong at times. rendering
as making the %ors Keen and
exciting The grounds were tasefully laid out and
seats were set apart '' for ar' LADIES' se1'' with S
consideration worthy OF praise the commit
tee resolved not to charge for admission,
and the spacious grounds were quickly covered by
large number, who from the beginning evidenced
great interest IN the contests
The programme consisted OF rife shooting at long
and short distances. pistol shooting and single trap
shots, open TO all comers; for single trap shots
ounce shot to be used. There were forty entries.
The first prize was awarded to y. weghill, OF
Rochester; the second 10 A. Keenman. OF Calumet.
H.; the third TO @. FELTON,. OF Buffalo, and the fourth
to Il. Hudson, OF Syracuse.
There were two entries for the pistol shooting
ten shots, fifteen yards, open sights, string measure
ment, ana the prizes were awarded as follows:-1he
first TO +. B. Humbeton, or Buffalo, Is 1916 inches;
the second to ]. b. Sage, OF Buffalo, 24k inches.
The prizes for the short distance rife shooting
were awarded as foows:-The first TO N. Lewis. or
Troy; second TO w. L. Barnum, and the third Seth
Green, OF Rochester. The match opened at noon
and closed at seven o'clock this evening
The prizes for the long distance rifles wers award
ed as follows:-F1rst prize X. Rathbun, OF Auburn;
second, William Malcolm, OF Syracuse.
The annual supper will be given on Wednesday
evening. Tomorrow morning match win be shot
between J. Ward OF Toronto, and H. Bogardus. of
Calumet, ILL.,, at fifty birds, for 5000 q side. The
programme for the second day consists Of casting
the fly" and the estate trap shoot.v
The next State Convention Is TO be held at Roches-
ter. The Following were elected officers for the
suing year:-Presdent, Q. q. Morse, OF Rochester;
First vice President, j. simpson, OF Seneca; Second
Vice President, X. Newell, OF Bufralo; Recording
Secretary Jonn B. Sage OF Buffao Corresponding
Secretary T. q. Billings, OF Rochester; Treasurer,
s. M. Spencer Of Rochester. The time Of the next
convention will be from May to June is. The
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