New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-02

The Rifle.

The telegraph has given the news in full
OF the victory Of the American rifle team
The best shooting ever put upon record has
been made. While bestowing due praise
upon the marksmen Who have 80 ably up
held the national proves, credit should be
given to those who made tho arms with
which the victory was won. That the rifles
which sped the victorious bullets were of
American make is no less a source of pride
than in the fact that American hands up
held them.
While the glorious achievements Of
Colonel Glidersleeve and his team are
themes Of jubilant comment, rifle shooting
in general forms staple subject Of CONVEX
sation. Our New Orleans rihenen are put
ting forth their energies. Sharing in on,
national pride they wish TO prepare them
selves so as to participate in future honors'
The New Orleans Riffs Club initiates the
movement. Al their last meeting it was de-
ciced that regular practice shooting should be
held every Wednesday evening At the Mag
nOfia Garden. On Saturday next, the glori
Gus fourth. under auspices of the club
thCAO WA W a CVutCot AUl SCFcIoA NAludUic
prizes Shooting will begin at 8 A. NJ. and
conclude at $50 P. NJ. ANY one will be en-
titled 70 enter under club rules. The first
prize IS = valuable and splendid medal
presented to Colonel J. N. g. Parker. tits
known az the Parker medal. The WORK
maushp is Of the highest order G: the
jewelers. art. The pin, pendants and medal
are Of the finest gold. The weight ia two
ounces. The deejgn is crescent. surinount-
ing pair Of crossed rifles. and 60 these
pendants is a beautifully chased gold medal,
with raised rim. On the face Of the cres-
cent are the initials n &c. On the medal,
in black enamel. are engraven the words.
Parker Medal" Beneath the inscription
appear the eagle and national shield. The
goblet and cups are Of solid silver and Of
elegant finish. The prizes are now on ex-
hibition at Eyrich's store on Canal street.
The Crescent City Rife Club are in no
way behind their older rivals. The club
now numbers hundred and fifty members,
and includes in its ranks some Of the best
shots in the country. Arrangements have
lately been perfected for tho erection Ut
club buildings and shooting park. The
site chosen is the Did Davidson property, in
rear Of che Fair Grounds, and fronting on
Bayou St. John. The property, which
measures 300 yards front by depth of 100
yards. is secured By lease 81 ten years
Yesterday at hali-past six o'clock, = cofc-
mi;:ee Of the club visited the grounds, and
and the plans Of the buildings and targets
have beee ratified. The targets are to be IN
accordance with the rules and regulations
Of the National Rifle Association, and will
accommodate ranges from 200 10 1000 yards.
The thousand yard target will be in COM
munication with the shooting stand by
means OF telegraph. This is an improve
ment as yet adopted by 10 other club. The
contract, we understand. has already been
signed, and. in compliance Herewith. the
work is to be finished within thirty days.
In six weeks time, therefore. tue opening
shooting festival Of the Crescent Rife Club
may be confidently looked forward to.