New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-24
WELCOME AT GlLMORE's GARDEN.

LARGE ATTENDANCE AT THE PUBLIC RECEPTION
WELCOME BY GEN. GEORGE II. sHARPE-REPLY
OF COL GILDERsLEIVE.
A receptiOn to the Team was given at Gil
mores Garden last evening AT very early hour peo-
pe began to assemble, and at sp. NJ it was estimated
that 5000 persons were in attendance Before the
evening passed. the number who had been present
was placed at 10000 In addition 10 the usual decora-
TONS a large number OF flags were added over the
main entrances and about the music stand III the
center were American and Irish coors drapcd together
In conspicuous places hung drawings of the scores
NJ the different members Of the Team, both at Dolly
mount and Wimbledon which were draped with the ma
tona coors At the eastern end of the garden and near
the fountain placed the prizes won by the remcn
About $50 O'Clock the members OF the Team entered
escorted by Gen. Shaer and members OF the various
rife associations and were received with prolonged
cheers The guests made the circuit OF the garden,
receiving applause from every quarter as they passed.
and then took seats in the arbors at the western end
Gjlmores Band which had played Voights Tiiompale"
during the march, continued with selection from
Faust" and Rossins overture to civilian TELL AL
this point the Team and members OF the various rifle
associations went upon the platform, and the addresses
were delivered amid great enthusiasm The entertain
ment concluded with further concert and three cheers
for the members OF the Team
Upon the conclusion of the overture to william Tell,
Gen saler introduced George IL Sharpe, who spoke as
follows:
ADDRESS OF GEN. GEORGE II. SHARPE.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN This wonderful audience,
surely larger than any that our friends here ever net
abroad at any evening reception cstes how full is the
heat of America toward those Of her who returned
last Saturday the City OF Berlin Your steamers re-
turn weekly from Europe, bringing back Americans to
your shores but when have they brought back any that
reflected more honor the American name than these.
fCreat applause And may tell them, modesty as
they have borne Themselves tonight anu AT all tllns,
that not the only reception they are aceodedfor
village in the United states when the news OF 1t goes forth
through the press applause th9s t,y on VIII Tegoleet
were made TO thcrn OF them said nodesty We will
40 the best we ana s es s Dey All ana as haic
than anybody else did and as subsequent events lead
to believe. letter than anybody else WAS able to DO
The art they practice the science they substantially
taught across the water has been only lately introduced
or revived ut Wimbledon in England where the de
sire Of British Government 10 raise the standard OF
the militia being put into effect This desire was felt
here also and so '-' some gentlemen stepped
forward TO initiate the effort made at Wimbledon
And then the challenge to shoot IN ireland and the
renewal Of the trial And good of that The com.
petition of the guns has resulted in the improvement Of
GrNTIFMEN OF THR AMERICAN TEAM: We have not
only congratulate You on this victory Dat also on the
lied Yourselves abroad No Irish gentleman no English
gentleman but has met his match in all the couteses OF
life lapplause, and why should We not hereafter require
tat ali Americans who go abroad shall wear the badge
Of the American Rife ASSOCIATION ana tat no person son
made at 80 out Of possible score Of 100 Applause
aud laugbter In the best days OF greece snc Ioieu
ana kept alive her Olympic Games in which the citizens
OF her various and rival states came together to compete
for the prize of victory, which was only crown OF
myrtle but these gentlemen have returned from greater
gaines than Greece saw. We thank them for their
when of Dolly shall be heard Jingle OF
admiration will through the American heart Zap
plause. Gentlemen, congratulate you
REPLY OF COL. GILDERsLEEVE.
GEN SHARPE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: III there ever
was an occasion when wished the American Rifle Team
had another spokesman than myself the present
am quite overcome with the occasion with this wonder
full building and these delicate attentions The
beautiful music we have heard brings upon sad,
sweet sadness not conducive to public speaking. II Is
however my duty, In behalf Of the American Rifle Team
my comrades, to thank the gentleman who has spoken
the beautiful terms In which he has referred TO
II delights us ~ know that you pleased
with U.S.
The targets we have seen tonight bring to our
minds the scenes have passed through III Ireland
They recall to minds that trial at DOymOunt and
we fight battle again can tell you OF
nothing that happened TO us abroad that you do not
know well you already informed thereof by the
intelligent industry Of the assure you, how
ever that all that you have heard VI the generosity the
munincence, and the bounty OF Ireland than
realized. Applause Doors were opened to
u.s. and public buildings, theaters, and opeIahOuseb s
when we entered the audience and greeted with
such cheers only lrishmen can give. Aud the
beautiful Of the Star spanaied Banner" hoaed
on the air. [Appause Aud only these who have heard
ifulro straiue.