The New York herald., 1877-09-19

tribute of praise to Mr.. r.. A. Buck, who had offered
the prizes hoping that his brightest wishes would
always be reazcd and that when the sun went down
more to rise Tor him all might be assured that he
had spent a correct lie.
Colonel W. @. Church next spoke, presenting tho
trophy for the Interstate match. He reviewed the
progress OF the Interstate competitions and hoped
that the day would come when every state In The
Union would be represented In them.
CENTENNIAL TROPHY.
Judge John H. Brady presented tho Centennial
Trophy In witty speech lie thought himself the
most app propriaie to do this, he knew nothing
about rife shooting and might be preudiced he did
He thought the present occasion which should
make the American people more Joyful and tho eagles
soar higher and scream louder than usual The Amer-
team had great deal OF hard work to do because
the time they were beaten. He hoped he might bo
excused by his British friends Tor saying that tho
they had done It well Tho Palma had lam
for over year wrapped up in the folds Of the
sar-spangled banner, and II would have to
stay there for another year STILL II the British
team had succeeded In carrying 1t OF how bad all
would have felt There would not have been weeping
aud wang and gnashing of teeth in New York then,
would thereY The Americans would have heard moth
ng about from tho other side would heys He took
great pleasure In presenting the trophy to General
Dakn, OF tho American team.
General Dakin responded in an appropriate speech,
saying that he was proud to DO the representative Of
team which had made the greatest victory thus far
recorded. He trusted that the Americans would
tinuc to keep the trophy 80 long as they mertcd it,
Ho extended to tho British, II they would permit 1t,
his sympathy, Mt which Sir Henry HaIlord ap
pauded
Judge Brady then called all the members Of the
American team up on the platform, and presented
them after the other TO the audience naming their
scores az he did so.
SIR HENRY H,LFoRp's SPEECH.
SIR Henry Haliord was next called upon to speak
for the British team. His appearance greeted
viii immense applause, waving OF nandkerchieis and
hats This lssled for several minutes. after which he
began his speech. al heard said the other day." hc
said "by one gentleman to another who had lost Il
prize tha. ne had nothing lot. to do but 10 pay up
here tonight shows that am ashamed pay up.
Tho question OF shutting up is very different affair.
(Appause) am not IN the habit OF brooking defeat
without trying TO retrieve IT, Our friend, Judge
Brady, short tlme ago talked about weeping and
waiting and gnasn ng OF teeth No gentlemen don't
look much Ike weeping or waing gnashng
my teeJ DO II think II is quite sufficient Tor Amer
leans TO have beaten the British. There no question
in all courtesy, but you have done II thoroughly.
You have, gentlemen, taught us a lesson. We we're
rife We nave learned that what We were
satisfied with was OF use II IS
satisfaction 10 US to tell ms that We have made
score which has never before been reached, We nave
not made score which was sufficient TO beat you.
wish to God had. IL would have been satisfac-
ton TO me that your score should have been one
point less than IL is at this moment beaten
| would not for anything take ono
point from the that our friends mere nave made
They have shown courage skin ana organization We
have haG TO-DAY a match which has proved that wo
Brtishcrs been beaten by the system OF organiza
ton and unity "heh has been carried on IN this coun
Try Our scores to-day 10 not look vi ny ihe side
of these Americans when each man shoots on his own
account ! am not saying TINS Win any WOW o. &c
tracing from the grand victory which mas Deen won
by your couutrynen. am only pointing 1t out to
show that shooting yet have much TO learn.
Now gentlemen, have said my sAy; can only hope
that such arrangements may be made In the iuturo
as may enable us TO como among you again TO
compete for this prizc. havc yet 10 say that there
IS but one drawback TO the visit which have made
among you. have received every courtesy here In
way winch man could expect. the only drawDack ~
that wo 20 back to our own country defeated men. |
can only, In conclusion, thank you Tor the patient
hearing you have gwen me, mud Tor tho courtesy
which, as nation, you have shown TO the whole Of
Great applause followed rhs speech, and at the ia.
stance OF General Dakn three cheers gwen iOr
the British team. Sir Henry Immediately leaped upon
the platform and apologizcd Tor having proposed
three cheers for the American team. IL never
TOO late TO mend he said. and he asked them then,
and was sure the audience would give them with a
will.
Alter the applause had euhsided the members OF tho
British team presented the audience and then
those Of tho New Orleans and California teams who
were present
AT the conclusion OF tho proceedings tho rncmon oi
all natonaos and host OF their friends retired u
DcImoncos and spent the time pcasansytill past mid
night.