The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-14

Lorlard having to wait long for his bird to n.y.
lost II. He could have refused TO until another
trap had been pulled
Mr.. Robbins killed with his first barrel near the trap,
his second barrel Mr. Howard also killed his bird
y not having an opportunity to get far
from GOOD tho D,rd i.p which be xs% we sasa sh nss
distance from the trap with his first barrel Mr..
Davis killed his IN the same manner with his nrst
first barrel the trap Mr. Tottcn killed a driver
to the left Mr.. p. Belmont also killed vita his first
barrel u lew lsct from the trap Mr. Balfour killed u
driver with his first barrel Mr Longreliow also
killed with his first barrel, his bird being low driver
ars. barrel Su. fred the second. Trap Mr. SANDS
retired alter shoo.inY' as he missed his bird.
which was u, rapid d. DRY dryer Mr. Curtis had
also Mr. T. Van Buren, with his first barrel. Mr He'd
den neatly killed driver with his hrst barrel before
trap MIR. Dundas missed an incomeE SIR. Wagstan
came next, and again killed his bird driver To the
over killed his bird ut the trap, followed by Mr..
Lorlllard, who killed slow driver.
SIXTH ROUND
Mr.. Robbins led OF, aud, unfortunately, had rapid
driver TO fire at which he missed SIR. Swan also
missed a rapid driver both barrels. Mr.. Howard had
better luck and killed the kind bird with his
first barrel Mr.. 81 Van Buren, killed we'll near tho
trap with his first BARREL followed by Mr. DAVIS, who
scored one with the same kind OF bird Mr. August
Belmont killed neatly near the trap with his rs. bar
rel Mr.. lotion hit and killed slow driver with his
second barrel. Mr. p. Belmont then made hs first
goose 80 which was rapid and heaven boundn
driver. Mr. Baour killed near the trap, followed by
Mr. Longellow, who missed low driver; both barrels
Mr. Moore ihon killed his bird with The first barrel
near the trap Mr. Curtis also killed ut the trap,
SO did Mr.. 4. Van Buren,. Mr. Heddcn followed, and
III roa very ns NJ punSas "a ~. AWAY ro
his second barrol. Mr.. Wagstan then made his lrst
'goose egg" failing TO bring down an incomer with both
barrels, which ne wounded seriously Mr. Loriiard
killed driver with his first barrel
AT the end OF this round the score showed that
nine OF tho contestants had only missed bird zach,
and. course. seemed to DO tho lavorltes
SEVENTH ROUND
Mr. Robbins killed his bird near the trap with tho
first barrel. Mr. Howard then killed driver with his
second barrel Mr. NJ. Van Buren, also killed near the
trap with his second Darrels followed by Mr. Davis,
who killed u driver with his first barrel. Mr.. August
Belmont had hard bird, which he failed to kill Mr.
Tollen followed, aud missed very low, rapid driver
killed with his first barrel near tho trap
Mr.. Baliour Int aud killed short DIS
u rapid driver which he hit with his second barrel,
the bird, however, taking the shot away With him.
Mr.. Moore also had rapid driver, which he shot
right under tho wing the bird making its escape out
OF bounds but Tell dead In the aaIonng lot Mr..
Curtis killed his bird near the trap with the 1rst bar
reI so did Mr. 4. Van Buren,. Mr. He.den also had "a
hard bird, which ho missed Mr. Dundas then Used
a driver and retired, as he had mace four goose
eggs' Mr. wagstan killed near the trap Mr. How
land missed a driver; both barrels. Mr. l.orard
coming next killed driver with his first barrel.
HOUND.
Mr.. Robbins had "A rapid driver which he killed IN
fine style with his first barrel Mr. Howard killed
driver the left IN very handsome manner, and
II. NJ.
with his drst BARREL Mr. Davis Killed a DRYER with
his first barrel. Mr.. August Belmont killed an
with his frs. barrel. Mr. Totem missed II tow
ering ncomer both barrels lilo retired from The con
test Mr. p. Belmont killed driver near the trap Mr..
Baifour KILLED driver IN good style with his second
barroIand was appIaudcd Mr. Longlcllow Killed near
tho trap, followed by Mr. Moore, VINO also killed
tho trap with his rst barrel. Mr. Curtis then killed
driver with his second barrel but tho bird iel dead
three yards over the boundary line and was lost MIR.
4. Van Buren, Killed handsomely near the trap with
his first barrel Mr.. Hidden had Il low rapid driver
hath Wanl an.
Well the trap with his second barrel. Mr. How
land hi driver with both barrels but the bra ic
near the trap with his FIRST barrel
NINTH HOUND
Mr. Robbins failed TO score his b!rd, 1t being hard
one and went to the right but finally fell dead out OF
bounds. Mr. Howard killed q driver with his first
BARREL but nred the second. III. NJ. Van Buren, killed
pear the trap with his first barrel So did Mr.. Da-
Wig, who followed Mr.. August Belmont thon made
the best shot oil the afternoon, bringing n towerer
down. bat which the retriever ailod to secure before
with his lrst b, rrel tho Trap SO did
Messrs. Bllour, Gurus and Moors, they having The
however. Mr.. T. Van Buren, Killed driver. nring
both barrels. 81. WassIal then missed rapid driver
after using both barrels
TENTH ROUND.
Mr. Howard came irst IN this round and killed we'll
near the trap; both barrels. Mr.. 81 Van Buren, nlso
killed near the trap with his first barre. Mr. DAVIS
brought down lncomcr With hts second burrcl and
was heartily applaudcd Mr.. Belmont then killed u
driver with his second BARREL did also Mr. Baliour
SHOOTING TIE.
At tho end OF this round the showed that
Messrs. Howard Davis, L. Belmont and Baliour had
each killed nine oil ten birds, and they accordingly
shot of the tie.
Mr.. Howard led oil and was applauded no killed a
very rapid driver with his SECOND barrel NIL DAVIS
also applauded for he killed the same KIND OF bird
with his second barrel AIr. Belmont did not have
good luck; he biz his bro, but !. lel out Of
uonnds. Mr. Balfour also failed to rapid driver
after using both barrels.
FINAL STRUGGLE
The prize lay between Messrs. Howard and
Nat INT thp m had lve 10 dry hch he
failed kill with both barrels. MIR. Davis had easy
bird, which he killed near tho trap, and accord
lngy declared the winner. Hc warmly
upon his SUCCESS by the contestants and
Mr. Howard was awarded second money. Messrs Bel
mont and Baliour then snot OFF to- which resulted
in favor oil the former who thus saved his entrance
THE WINNERS
Mr.. Davis, who won the cup, resides IN Prov dcDCe
and Is q member OF tho Narruganscit sun Club OF this
city In 1875 lie was the dark horse, - and won the
Newport Cup, scoring e.evcn STRAIGHT birds. blr.
Howard, who won second money, also resides IN Prov
dencc, but not member OF the Narragansett club
Mr.. Belmont, who saved his stakes, has been u mem
Der oil the Narraganscit club foe several wears.
IHs SCORE.
The following IS the Official score;-
NARRAGANsErr GrS CLUB GEouxps, NEAR NEWPORT
August 1a--Naich Tor cup presented by Mr. j. &.
Bennett; handicap distances; entrance, $40; post
tries $40 birds each Jour misses out; forty per
cent to second man; third 10 save cnrance i've traps
Enires. Yards Eiael Total
s. H. Robbins....... ~ llUll y
j. NJ Howard. ....... 2sla 1ll0l1Ill1 8
VI. Van Buren....... ~ IOlVl11I 5
Il. W. DAVIS. ~ llOll lllll .
August Belmont..... ~ lOllI10I0 d
j.. Ii. Totem. ~ vi l0llUO
Perry Bcmont....... ~ ll1l10llI1 y
j. Balfour. ........... - OlllI I'LL q
carroll Bryce....... ~ UVOO u
O. a. Lon2eilow..... 2ils 0lll10Ol 5
~ IN