New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-07
BANQUET TO THE RIFLE TEAM.
FURTHER HONORs TO THE VICTORS OF
DOLLYMOUNT

FURTHER HONORs TO THE vICTORS OF
DOLLYMOUNT.
A LARGELY ATTENDED AND ENTHUSIASTIC GATHER
ING-PRoMINENT GUESTS PRESENT - REMARKS
by MAYOR wICKHAM, COL. GILDERsLEEvE,
vICE-PREsIDENT WILSON. AND OTHERS.
The complimentary subscription banquet to
the American Rife Team given at Demoncos last even
ing under the management Of the National Rifle Assoca-
ton and the Amateur Rifle Club, largely attended
The hall was bright with American and Irish flags,
and two OF the largest OF these were inter
twined over the head of the presiding officer.
Among the guests present beside city officials and
members of the National Guard were Vce-Prcsident
Henry Wilson. and the Hon. s. &. Cox Mayor Wickhan
presided On his right sat President Wilson, and
Oh his left Col Gildersceve. The other persons at the
principal table g. W. Yale, Gen. Joseph II. Hawlcy,
Gen. NJ. T. Mcmahon, John Bird X. c. Cole
man, Col. John Bodine, A. " Canheld'
IT,, L. NJ. Ballard. l.. c. Bruce, Col &. Is.
Mitchell Col John Ward, Gen. Alexander shaer, Col g.
w. wingate, the Hon. s. g. Cox, and II. E. Davies.
Among the other prominent persons present were the
Hon. Benz. A. Willis A. Campbell, Gen. Marshal Lefers,
Major H. H. Parker, Capt Jas. T. Van Rensselaer, Major
ID. ID. Wylie, Commodore G. X. Garrison Col Richard
vose, Col Carl Jussen Gen. Horace Porter, and Col
Josiah Porter. Gen. T. s. Dakn was not present,
and It was understood that his absence was
caused by sickness Letters Of regret at not
being able to be present had been received
from President Grant, exGOv. John A. Dix. Gen. W. T.
Sherman, Gen. Hancock Gen. Joseph Hooker Judge
John Brady and others. Remarks in response to the
various toass were by vce-Presidcnt Wilson. Col
H. A. Glldersesve, william c. Barrett, the Hon. Joseph
r. Hawley Gen Horace Porter Gen. Franklin Townsend,
Cen Alexander Shaer Major Henry Fulton. aud Charles
W. BROOKE. An original poem was read by Col John
Ward, and a song was sung by George II. Van scken
The guests down to the dinner at o'clock In the
large hall at DelmOnicOs At 10 o'clock the speaking
hoo The first
Team" In introducing Col. II. A. GideIsleeve. who
was respond to this toast Mayor Wick IAN said after
few words of compliment to the Team, that tho thing
which had struck Americans most and excited In them
the highest sentiments of praise not the skill OF the
members Of the Team, but their highly admirable con-
duct "a American gentlemen. IAppauseJ
Col Gdersleeve, speaking IN behalf OF the Team, said
that the pleasure the members experienced that night
was not easily estimated. The warmth and Kindness OF
the reception they had received since their return was
altogether SURPRISE II less, indeed than one year
ago last Winter when American manufacturers produced
weapon suitable for long practice, and II WAS
not until one year ago last Spring that rifle
practice at long range began at Creed
moor There had been some practice, to be sure but IL
was all within what is understood to be short range
100 yards The match Of last year had ended In vic
tory and the contestants that in order to sustain
their reIut hard work necessary and with u
firing devotion they had bent themselves to the task
IAppausel In order to compete successfully with
the champions of Europe devotion was need
ed The gentlemen OF the Team had engaged
In the shooting as pursuit OF pleasure;
and the speaker would say behalf Of those who wished
to seek distinction in the rastmc that the members OF
the Team would not have the tno to give to 1t in the
future that they had gwen 1t In the past The speaker
dwelt with wamest gratitude the hearty. generous
reception tho American rineinen had met with
wherever they went in Great Britain; and In
conclusion said, that II they had succeeded In cemenng
the ties between the Emerald Isle and the United States
more closely they were pleased than II they had
made still more points at the target than ther dsth
gulshed adversares.
Col John Ward then read an original poem entitled,
To the American Rife Team" In response to the
ond regular toast, The Irish Rifle Team" William C.
Barrett spoke place Of the Hon John r. Brady. who
WAS unable to he present. When the toast was
offered there wcro three hearty cheers ana
cgd IN bad a essDed 0 smen as
ssy they cS would Gs the
was not surprised at the kind reception the American
T xesa to had Ireland asSf''U Who
with open arms and hospitality. me cause
Sl a n pan When they they perfectly capable
winning but to.D s f6sy ys ana as
unnamed the and they freely gave the victory " their
TIA ibe third regular toast" The United statesvicc
President Wilson responded as follows:
Mn. CHAIRMAN AND GESILEhEN 1t is the privilege privilege
for the United States. But we come ONE. here To-
NIGHT 10 honor men have shot for the United states
iAnpause1 / come here to pay tribute OF sincere
RESPECT to the American I:iae Ieam who won great
abroad Hra thcy carried with them. although they
knew it the highest hopes OF my hna ss iSs
high hopes and honor Of the country fapplans j. and
whoever goes abroad and whoever stays at home ana
Hehls a battle for TIE United States, my heart goes
with him or stays with him lAppiause:l l am
nroud of the achievements Of these representa-,
tiyes Of country but ,,, am mors proud
accorded to tie marksmlD Is the sentiment OF
the Whole people cannot be doubted In CONCLUSION the
vice said trusted that next year. when
the Of Ireland scotland ana Engad come
here on ike ssiOD, they Will be received with nAe
handed and generous heart. Applausel Next year
win be year that should and Will DO on Tue os
mast pages Of the worlds history AL civilized and uh
civled nations ha been invited 10 the competition AT
The Centennial and the nation must sustain lis name
He ored no shot would be fred and there would be no
occasion for any, IN these generous contests hho
the one recently closed. Long applause Cen J. IL
WuIsv made a an using reply the toast. urging
that Should look TO II that they are not beaten
in t,e .incablo competitions at the coming Centennial
Exhibition.