New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-08


The crowd cheered the announcement with great
enthusiasm.
The tie between America and Ireland then
shot of. According to the terms agreed upon tho
men had three shots apiece.
Each shot was watched with breathless interest.
The result was again tie, Gildersleeye and Lees
scores being exactly alike Each made two bulls
eyes and a center, counting IL. The excitement
rose to fever heat. IS they began 10 shoot oil the
! second tie both men were cheered yocfcrcusy.
The final result was a victory for Gildersleeve,
who made three burs-cyes in succession, scoring IL
Leo made 10.
The victorious American was wildly applaudcd by
the excited spectators.
In the of the shooting for the cup. Bodine,
DaLin aud Coleman. of the American Team, made
misses and were obliged to retire, in accordance with
rule which requires the Withdrawal Of any man
who misses target. A considerable number Of tho
Irish competitors also retired under tie rule 'ncud
ing Wilson, crack shot.
The enthusiasm in Belfast for the Americans shows
no signs of abatement.
After the contest the members Of the American
Team and friends, accompanied by the Mayor, Alder
men, and other leading citizens, made an excursion
on Belfast Lough They entertained at Clan
deboye Lord Duiierin's country residence Mayor
Lindsay proposed the health Of Lord and Lady
Duflern. The toast drunk with enthusiasm.
Capt. Hamilton, the brother of Lady Duierin. re-
sponded, expressing his pleasure in receiving the
gentlemen of the American Team.
A banquet was given at the Town Hall tonight in
honor of the Americans The Mayor occupied the
chair Tho company numbered 200, aud included
the most prominent people of Belfast aud twenty Of
fcers of the British Army. Among the latter was
Lord John Taylour, Lieutenant-Colonel of the
94th Foot
The Mayor offered toast to the Army and Navy
of the United States
Gen. Dakin responded with few words in praise
of the work of the American Army and with q
complimentary allusiOn to the British forces.
Col. Gilderslecve, reply TO toast, said he had
found the Irish people kinder and more bospitable
than his fondest hopes anticipated. lie would here
after in America look up the Irish with even more
stcadfas affection than hitherto. lie spoke in praise
of the City of Belfast, Of the manly, enieipIisng
character of its inhabitants, and Of it's intimate
business relations with America. He sketched tho
history of rifle shooting in the United States,
and took occasion to dissipate the impression that
his country was land Of riilemen.
Mr.. Mitchell proposed the health of the Irish
Team. He spoke of their gallant conduct and II
the great effort needed 10 conquer them. lie
thanked the Irish Team and people for their gener-
Gus courtesy and nnbounded hospitality.
Major Leech replied that the Irish could beat any
team in the United Kingdom, but was not equal 10
the Americans.
Col. Fulton responded for the ladies, TO whom
large share of the warm welcome the Americans had
received was due.
The Mayor gave as the final toast, "Tbe next
merry meeting" and in his closing remarks alluded
TO the meeting held ia this very hall to raise aid for
the people of Chicago after the great fire.