The New York herald., 1876-09-19
BANQUET TO THE TEAMS.

SPEECHES By MAYOR wICKHAM, MAJOR LEIGH,
GENERAL sHALER AND OTHERS.
Hardly since Dolmonlco took possession Of his
well known stand nj tho corner Of Fifth and
Fourteenth street have his salons becn crowded by
moro representative company than that which gathered
together thcrc last night 1t the occasion OF
complimentary banquet to tho foreign rinemcn, given
under the auspices Of tho United States Com
mission and the National Rifle Association Those
who brushed past the small crowd sight seekers who
lined the pavement last night in front OF DeImoncos
seemed to take no note OF tho omnous words which
pacarded on the front of his brown stone man.
sion To eI as they hurried up stairs to the bril-
lianty lighted rooms which thrown open their
reception. The rincmen and their friends arrived
late and did not sit down to tablo until ater nno
o'clock They wcre received in tho great parlor
which overlooks Fifth avenue and afterward escorted
into the dining by appropriate committee ap-
pointed for that purpose. The dining room draped
In prolusion Of flags belonging to many lands; among
which werc prominently noticeable those OF the United
States, Great Britain and that which should stand for
Ireland. Over the chairmans seat shield bear.
ing the arms Of the Untod States; facing him, on
tho south side Of tho room. q suspended
tablet bearing the imperial arms OF England; on the
copy Of Erins weeping harp met the eye, and on
the the spectator embazoned the bear
ings which heraldod tho gores Of Scotland and
proclaimed the house OF Stewart As s always the
case at Delmonicos the tables most tastefully
set on with variety of the choicest flowers and fruits
OF the season. Covers were laid for l'5 guests
The menu was perfect, in Deimonico's best STYLE
Among The distinguished guests present were:-HIs
Honor Mayor Wckham, General Joseph Il. Hawlcy,
Chairman Of the United States Centennial Commission
raj Alexander Shaler in EFF of
the First division N G.S N.Y. MAYOR General Thomas s.
Dakn, Commander-in.chiet of the second division
NGs'NY. Major Bienncrnassett Lcech, Colonel
oudM Mr. al ,l,o
Irish, Scotch and Australian teams, with their bravo
boys. The winning team was present In force. Mono
OF the Canadian team we're noted as being present
Tho speech making portion OF the entertainment did
not begin until late hour but then the enthusiasm OF
and Colonel Mcdonald were especially happy In their
remarks, ecitcd hearty rounds OF applause. The
music was cxccrabIe The party adjourned afcr ''the
wee short hours ay0nt the twa."
After tue speaking in reply to tho toasts began
eral of the guests made excellent speeches Tho fol-
lowing the most Important
Mayor Wickham said he was happy to avail himself
of the opportunity TO extend hearty welcome
to the rihemen They who came among us
100 years ago with rifles IN their hands.
came to shoot at u.s. and have every reason
TO congratulate ourselves that none OF them knew
how 10 make "bulrs eyes" one half milo of with tho
precision which each OF the assembled would do Is to-
day. address myself to you said the Mayor, as you
see TO tho British Empire at large am sorry That
not among you representative English team. II is
certainly DO regretted that in this assembly OF rep
rcsentatvcs OF Scotland. Ireland and the three great
peoples which have from English colonies compe
ling in great trial, that England alone should be
without a representative
General snaler ack nowIedged tho compliments paid
10 the and expressed the pleasure expert
cnccd by its members In having been tai
securing the presence among us OF many dstin-
guished and skilled rnemen IRON abroad The result
OF the contest although disappointed many, dd
surprise those who had watched tho cnionts and
tho records the American team, and although but
one team could be victorious, each competing is
to DO fecitated some extraordinary achievements
LEEcH's
Tho speech OF the evening was undoubtedly that Of
Major Leech, who said:
Mr. MAYOR AND GEsrLrnry-Wc rincncn have como
from our different homes unto with the nations OF
the cartn, assembled by their various representatives
in Philadelphia rejoco with you tho birth year OF
your Republic When, two years ago, first visited
your hosptabc shores, and had the honor OF meeting
those gentlemen who have been most prominent in
rife shooting matters our conversation and thoughts
were principally devoted to tho good OF our
countries irrespective OF other considerations.
aud We endcavored 10 nnd out some new
means whereby mutual benefit might be
of TWO great nations allied in blood aud speaking the
sano language And permit me to you, that
hope present meeting soil at the centenary
OF The establishment OF yor independence nation,
may be taken indication of feelings that thai
event ha, done for the benefit OF the
than could ever have been contemplated by tho
founder Of the Republic: and confess to ccing of
pride that the idea OF establishing this truly 'nterna
uonai rifle gathering FIRST suggested W
II ought BE- Of your established institutions OF
the country, supported BY tho government and en-
couraeed by the public; thus Is apparent that your
Washington still survives in the minds OF your states
men, wbc like aud, quito irrespective OF pol
itics. which do not now concern me, are