The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-22
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hafoniure,
THE 'sBLrE SPOTTED
can attempt 10 speak English ne therefore takes the
responsible Tost OF captain OF the Indians IN the game
He u believed the fastest InIian in Can
ada, on loot in snow shoes THIS team IL will BIO
noticed T. made up Of thirteen. but with tho Can
sdian amateurs, only twelve really play the thirteenth
nun II supernumcrary ms a provision agninst acct
dents. There was certain poetica proprcty IN tho
nrst appearance OF the lacrosse players taking place In
tins thriving capital OF The
IRISH SoRrnERs PROVINCE.
which has given Canada It's present The party
10Y canada on 29tn April and arrived az Neville yes.
less Affected by unpleasant marine influences than thor
white companions
rnn PLACE or MEETING
to-day was tho splendid ground OF the North OF Ire
land Cricket Club IN the Ormeau road, and they who
are familiar with festive gatherings here declare
a more brilliant asssmblags was never brought to-
gcthcr IN Belfast | will at once dismiss this branch
oil my subject by saying that the crowd was very
great, very enthusiastic and seemed 10 ENJOY most
heartily what was gong Tho weather was glorious.
refreshing breeze oil the River Lagan cooled The
not sunshine and made the day enjoyable The ground
was In excellent condition.
PLAY.
shortly alter two O'Clock the lroquos arrived In
drag ana wore conducted into the centre OF The ground
where they were the observed OF all observers They
were attlrcd IN thor playing costune-vz., red and
white striped gucrnscys and knlckcrbocher with
white hose They displayed a variety OF ornaments
Their faces were srenkcd with several coiors and Ia
their hcaddrcsscs they showed. in greater or less
degree, brilliant beads and feathers They rather
small men, The only one who exceeds tho average
height is their captain Karoniarc whose dress also
somewhat Inherent from that Oh tue others. lie was
more ornamental, wearing SCARLET Knockers and mass
Of feathers his head resembling in It's proportions
the benrskn shake Of British gnardsman
Soon alter tho Canadian amateurs arrived They
were dressed In white gucrnseys, gray tweed Knockers
and dark brown hose Tho between the appear
ance OF the teams they took their places
most pleasing picturesque Immediately upon
their arrival the lroquos walked away the lower end
OF tho ground and seemed impatient to begin play.
About tcen minutes before three the two drew
themselves up in single file. opposite each other the
places being assigned Thorn by their respective captains
and thcn they spread themselves along between the
goals The goal keepers were then put in POSITION an
Indian being stationed between tho flags at the Cana
dian end, and rice Midway between the goals
THE GAME WAS BEGUN
by man OF each team crossing his adversary's crosse
the ball lying between them, on the ground Upon
signal the struggle between them for possession OF the
bail began. At once, MS by magic every player was
the 1ui rire, and scene presented OF the most
agile and yet wnry movement The game was at llr:.;
tho real object Of the players became appa-
rent But after about ten minutes spent In
field 10 the other desperately throwing IL toward
tho goal rapid lodging and checking, sticks flying
ono could see that the roauos were doing Their best 10
orcc the ball through the goal OF their white compct
tors and the Canadians strovc to do exactly the oppos
ito Some splendid displays OF running took place, and
somo OF the throws marvellous, the bnll being
frequently cast almost out Of sight into the air and be
course. II was interesting to watch tho
DIFFERENT STYLES
Of playing adopted by the lroquois and the Canadian
the ball while flying and when he did so he away
with 1t with amazing hectness II ne alone play
ing against all the others But tho Canadian amateur,
as he caught the ball. looked tor of his
friends to help him. and when he any ready he
nj once flung the bali 10 him toward him. This
tual reliance on another tends, doubtless, to the
success which generally marks their Efforts. Neither
Of tho captains took part IN the game but both in
the middle OF the struggle, eagerly watching and direct
ing tho performance OF their respective teams Karo-
marc caused much amusement by his wild CALCULATIONS
at some OF the moro exciting parts OF the play. DR.
Bocrs less dcmonstrative than his stately adver
snry but evidently not from any lack OF interest in tho
performance OF his Canadians.
In tho first two games the Canadians successful:
the next two by the froquois. The nth and
arording lno exhibition OF Indian agility and cum
ming, OF splendid throwing and checking; while the
dividua contests Tor she ball. tho amusing Incidents
and rapidly shifting vcissitudcs raised the cnthus
OF tho spectators to the highest PITCH and cheer
after cheer rolled the nold expressing delight
and approval The victory at last res'ed with the Cana
dams, who thus the conqucrors OF the day.
OTHER AMUsEMEyrs.
Between tho games the Indians displayed various
compshments; but unfortunately, some of their
equipment had been left behind In the steamer at Mo-
vile they were prevented from fully carrying their
Intentions Karoniare 10 have against time.
but lie Ind not his shoes and he was rather
after his voyage and had quito recovered his .and
legs" Ono OF the Iroquois party in shoes
disposed TO bet against the INDIAN but he
left hts competitors behind flying literally the
dies, and seeming 10 feel the unwicldy shoes NO
more than If they had been wings.
Play concluded shortly before six O'Clock II will BIO
resumed on Friday.