The New York herald., 1871-12-29
WINGS, TRAPS AND TRIGGERS.

Captain Josephs, Of Paterson, Torfeits TO
Tom Taylor, Of Grcenvile-The Brothers
William and John Tay lor Shoot Make Up
Days Sport-A jolly Irowd-John De-
featcd by William.
small number OF persons yesterday afternoon
found their way to the 'Ide Hour" at Greenville,
N. j.. for the purpose Of overlooking pigeon match
duly made between Tom Taylor, Of the above sum.
mer resort, and Captain Josephs, OF Paterson, for
5000 a side. each TO shoot at twenty five birds.
When the hour arrived for the principals to be on the
ground word came from the muscular Josepns that
he would not bs enabled to put in an appearance,
"owing to previous engagements;" but what
the pressing business really was that caused him
to disappoint Taylor and the interested vis tors did
not transpire. However, the tnrong that filed the
saloon attached to the place would not be satisfied
without some amusement Of the kind, and they
camored for trial Of skill between one more Of
'.the shots" present, and ultimately succeeded in
their wishes.
1t was an appreciatlve assemblage, indeed, though
small. There was Jimmy Murphy, the best Of
genuine sportsmen. wearing the same Old look Of
quiet reserve. Then there were Bill Taylor, Of
irolicsome humor but little disguised a. the non.
appearance OF JOsephs, and John Taylor his
brother, the crack OF whose gun has frightened
many PROFESSIONAL e e,, The olives olive ecompexlonea
appreciative glow, was also there's and Joe tyson,
N hts Alexis overcoas reinforced by ms traipea dog
ter the sport or other days, was In close communion
with good shot rom '.up the Broomfeld road
Weeks was there, ana he counts dozen In his
noDby dogskin cap, No. duck oyercoat top boots
and brierwood pipe. SO was King, Of illinois, and
geniaily he grasped the hand OF his Old antagonist,
Jonn Taylor. And there were counirymen with
their "popguns." who always prey on the outskirts
sisted In this way during the winter months There
were two or three smooth-faced young men, with
the city for the day. These nice Young men looked
as II they might be Identified with mercantile pur-
SUPPOSED to be- Interested in ornitnoloscal matters
"Wel Josephs has backed out; let's have somo
sport" cried the leading Sentlemapm m "Bl Taylor
brother Jonn against you for ten birds aside and
enough to make 1t interesting.n
"Havent shot q pigeon In year." responded the
"gat haven't !! heard you say you could clean out
"w1at il havea didn't care to shoot"
''Shoot I'm, Bill l' shouted 10 stimulating way
STUMP Of an aristocrasic cigar between his lips.
I'm DO It, Just 10 make up the day." and the
throng adjourned 5 to the ground soon to see Jonn
the traps were Of the ordinary Il and 7 character,
and the rise twenty.one yards, win eighty yards
boundary. Weeks handled and trapped, and did
the work as If his heart was IN the business HIS
soul must be invested In pigeons. Tho nrst bird he
for the trap with the afr OF q connoiSscar, pro.
nounced MIN .'Schemmernorn." The toss sent
strange gun Just % as jimmy Murphy shouted good
humoredly TO BILL
"Well send you nome the l0Ser."
"Ill never weaken, you can beL" denantly re.
turned the blonde.
The trap was pulled and Weeks "Schemmerhornn
was In good condition for potpic. Hill also killed
his nrst BIRD In style, but missed the second and
Weeks went into ccstaces John, IN his old way,
killed the second and third, but missed the fourth,
and Bill had the laugh on his brother.
"Jack, you had better retire I'll be the champion
shot OF the Taylor family" cried the blonde, And
SO it went all the way through with pleasant cnaG
and short, sharp, decisive contest John missed
his sixth aud eighth BIRDS, but Bill scored dead
DirdSV
killed eight to his brothers. seven and the result
pleased the victor greatly.
practice little moro, Jack, and rll shoot you
again." shouted Bill, the blonde the traps OF The
shooters were being gathered, and the jolly crowd
dispersed. well pleased with the days amusement
The foowingl Is the sc0re:-
William Taylor-l, o. !, l. !, ], !, ], !, o-Total,
10; scored, 5.