New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-16
pprsENTaTIoN OF THE TROPHY.

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puroS AND COL H. A. GILDERsLEEVE.
c;,u,ore's Garden has seldom been as crowded
s last evening upon the occasion OF the presenia-
a. the Centennial trophy by the American Rihe
Toav IN the two days competition with the h1sh,
1,st,,,ian. scotch and Canadian teams 1t was est-
,oo,sd that there were between 10000 and 1000
people present ,.., ,,..,.o 80.
.aoo pyrentysx,ll and Twentyseventh-sts, ready to
-, the teams as soon as they arrived. The Scotch
sameu were the first to appear escorted by Gen. Knox,
and were assigned TO the first box on the right, which
mas festOoned by the American and Scotch hags The
Australian Team arrived next, each member with the
xesuon of Messls Lynch and Slade, being dressed in
,he brilliant scarlet uniform OF the Australian militia.
they were escorted by Col Wiugate to box on the left
h,eh was deeorated with the American and Australian
aarS The Irish Team was third to arrive, escorted
nv Gen Mcmahon. and occupied box on the right, De
tween the seotchm6n and the Americans. As the mem
hers passed under the drspery Of the Irish and Ame
can 9g the crowd burst out with three hearty cheers
and loud ealls for ]. X. Miner, who made the cham
man seore Of fifteen successive bulls eyes He aoknowl-
edged the compliment by a bow. The Americans were
next to arrive and had 70 push themselves through tue
dense mass Of people who crowded upon them and
erected them with continuous cheers and calls for
speechD The Canadian Team the last TO arrive,
and occupied box on the left of the Australians, which
was festooned with the American eoloTs and red flag
IN the center OF which was palmetto tree.
The programme OF the evening opened with the render
ing Of See the ConQuerinE Hero Comes" by Gilmorss
Band after which followed the British national bouquet
introducing Were q NOddin'" and other selections.
The cornet solo OF "within Mile Of Edinboro Town"
BY Mr.. Arbuckle elected much applause song conf
posed by Capt Bannlp Of the Australian Team was
sung by A. stOddard in honor Of the Australians, and
concluded the first part Of the programme
When. the band performing the last piece
Mayor wiokham and Gen Joseph r. Hawloy entered the
,,,io1h NV ha Anne
duced TO the members by Gen Shaler. Among those
present were Gen. ]. B. Woodward, Gen. Alexander
Bhaler, Gen. NJ. T. Mcmahon, Gen. Kilbun Knox, the
Hon D. W Judd Col. George W. Wingate Surgeon c. j.
Wells and Surgeon J. NJ Amber OF the United states
Navy and Capt a. s. Taylor of the United States Ma
rinos.
During the performance of the first part Of the pro-
grane the trophy stood the amphitheater facing the
MadisOnave. entrance. where large crowd viewed It
during the evening 1t with great difficulty that
Capt Steers and squad of police forced apassageway
for the American riemen escorted by Gen. Hawey and
Mayor Wiekham, to the band PLATFORM where they re-
ceved che trophy and presented with individual
medals which miniature representations OF the
trophy cast in gold and silver The speeches were re-
eeIyed with great applause, and as Gen. Hswley an
nOInced the name Of each member OF the winning te'
It received with cheer.
PRESENTATION OF THE TROPHY.
The trophy having been placed upon the band stand,
aud the Applause with which the members of the Veto
rous team were received having subsidized Mayor Wick
ham said;
now Introducing you Gen. Joseph r. Hawley, Presi-
dent OF the Uated States Centennial Commission; who
In the name Of the people of the United States VIII now
present this trophy those gallant champions who have
SO deservedly won 1t in this recent contest
Gen. Hawley, at the close Of the applause which
greeted him, said
WORK Of the international Exhibition Of ls7G, tho
United States Centennial Commission arranged the IT.
Its direct management has been IN the hands OF lns
brief history Of which are such the commission had
every assurance that IL would conduct it fairly and
jpdieiOusly The event has justified that confidence
authorized by the commission 10 make Tie awards
which that body has given, namely.to give
range contest the medal Of the United States Centennial
Commission aud each OF the 20 leading markmen the
diploma Of that commission The four leading names IN
this contest are r. 8. Jewell, L. NJ. Ballard, U over
ba1gh and r. Rathbone The four Leading names ~ We
md-range contest are - J. Ra6Detb r. l. Osiood " a.
Aerl, and g. W. Davidson am also AUTHORIZE orr 70
OF the United States Centennial Commission and TO each
member OF all five teams the diploma or cerncae OF
that commission have the great honor to be requested
BY the National Rife Association and its friends 70 pre-
sent TO the American Team the magnificent roPhy when
names Of &c membeTs Of that tea@-I hardly need read
lhcm 10 any audience in America-are: Major
dine, Gen Thomas s. Dskin, Ransom RathRone, Law
renee Weber Isaac l. Asiel and Willard y; raswei
Fyery iiap and every woman in America reoiees
this very interesting match has been conducted with
sueh absolute perfection aud dselpne aud 50 entirely
on the merits 81 the contestants that there has not been
q shadow Of an unpleasant feeling the part Of any
member so for you have been informed III mas Ocen
from abroad with every possible denlonsraon Of good
Will You thank them for coming here 2day TO Tbs TIE
eerns am V mot exactly M IfsIsn Sut wish success
70 every OF thena; lAppianseI Indeed none OF
tie score OF our Scotch friends ON Sept 10,
any pTeyionsiy ree6rded score Of which we have any
knowledge aud TO that THO score OF Dr. Mitchell VINO
the ec R@ sa led re Whole eid observe Inc msgn
work Of friends the IrishmeD the 10 ourselves
bnpseyes made BY Miner at LOCO yards His splendid
exhibition OF skill has been equaled on tat ned or
MILL I' That any our Irish heds al Loo yards
made 535 points, over rnd beyond anyihng ever
Irish iiends did not win after this could only say
Miner did When he nlade his 10 targets and was asked
manly aud charming sport needs no defence az my
hands that o. any othef man Il has speciai ana pe,
oF ls day aud hls bOur We care not whether % has
SPECIAL peculiar value or not II has ior u VERY g sad
te pleasure oi having gained IA slr ana go9oTaDe
Seales victory weI a NUS 81 tSs NsonsI r. G co
mission and it, friends and may say IN behalf o. tne
geSs p sh' eonsy eG,I f5s ss sga,ps m Sds
loud and CONTINUED applause IL u alHO my very pleas
ant duty TO give 10 each member Of tat team TINS very
Gen. Hawley's speech continually interrupted Dy
cheers aud loid applause especially st the mention
Of toe members Of the American Team, each OF whom
eeiyee the hearcst demonstration OF approval from the
audience
THE ACCEPTANCE.
Major Ferry Fulton then introduced In accept
snce Of the prize hs said
In eonHaBg this magnificent trophy 10 our care you
have said you hoInsd woald maintain u against an INC
IN rifle shooting n we are 10 maintain this trophy, 1t Is
necessary that shend spend an our naae Gse
power and II will reours much stady and time. Rifle