The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-09-19
PRESENTING THE PRIZES.
STR ucnsy uaifcsd Grace fully Aeknosvieax-
Ing the Defeat of his Team.

Gilmorcs Garden was made specially invit-
ing last evening 10 the members of the British
team. who were requested to witness the formal
representation OF the Centennial trophy to the
American team. The Garden was never so
crowded before. Mr.. T. $. Gilmore had ar
ranged "A special programme. opening with
" God Save the Queen" Sir Henry ualford and
party arrived at about half past 8, and were re-
ccivod with three hearty cheers and Il tiger.
They were escorted to private box. which was
decorated with the British flags. Gen.
Thomas s. Dakin and the American
team were in private box. After
Mr.. W. r. Carleton had sung Hearts
of Oak" the music platform WINS cleared and
The members ~ the American, British. New
Orleans. and California teams took seats on the
platform. Tine members Of the American team
wore their uniforms. The members of the
other tennis were ia full evening dress. Sir
Henry Ilalford seemed delighted with the
scene. The vast assrmblage crowded near the
platform and shouted Tor Their lavOritos. BY.
denbergi, OF the American team. was greeted
with the Coz u m-b-i-a shout Of that college.
and he bowed IN recognition.
Judge y. l.. Stanton Pr .,sident Of the National
Rifle Associntion. Delivered n ,Driei address,
and then Introduced Judge ". A. Gidcrslocvc.
who. in II speech TINT was frequently applandcd.
presented the prizes IN the iNpb'd ~ NE Tunes
first prize. $500 in gold. is resident of Hart
ford, and a member OF tho Wnpole Amateur
Rifle Club Of Massachusetts Mr.. Thomas II.
member Of the same club
The inter, state trophy was presented 70 the
Army and Nary Journal The Centennairophy
was presented by Judge John II Brady. Whon
Blydenbcrgh's name was mentioned, there wis
terrific applause and the frequent C-o-l-u-nl-
b-i.a shouts. Judge Bradys address was full
of fun.
Gen. Dakin introduced each member Of the
until the Tooi TcIm ~ do, Cir uo,to,
LAars AMI GrsrtrqrS The other day heard one
gentleman say 70 another who had lost prile that no
ss,ghsr S.w, gentlemen; ny prS.cnss here e nisl,
am mot an the habit OF brooknE defeat with.
Srsay .ber time s". sso talked about TesPiug and
Sns H ask snssS ~ c or wa S9w sy Con
teeth judge Brady made another mistake thank
or he wculd not have said mai America had besten
sS awe Ssse The s n Se fhsIs
| question about Mat You have beaten it honest
have dune n0I aroSsSy Sra SSsI You you
sentsmen laugh, rs essn We wSre ,.usn,a win
learned s With whs, we We're sSsa With Was "i no
S,ys @sds tIs had ssSsr siors sssa rgssssa
You ~ IIA"shisf and spriss.c Wish to Gci we had
II would no satisfaction 30 had your score
es,e We arr Would not Tor .n r ins iag one S e"
IRON nr seS,s 'm AZ our 'eHns nay nade nhey nav
non. We have had a match to-day which la, prove 1
organization ana unity Which has been carried in this
country our Today do NOT look VI by the side Il
the Americans. whentHch nnu shot On hs own account
am not saving tins to dcicriorac from the lrani
tory hich has been gained hy ttur Cogutrymcu. |
only pointing ~ out TO show that In team shooting vet
have much 10 learn Now. gentlemen. have said my
'Gy can ohy hope that such arrangcnrn is may he
made ia TIC future Will enable Ia come
ain ronJcic iiis prize. ! have Vet
10 there Is but drawback To- the visit that have
made 10 YOU. have been received ~ way in which
no nsn could expect Every courtesy has been show y
to us Tile only drawback Is mat We must back to
| own country defeated men Now, gentlemen cat
only say Ia cone usoI thank tor the patient hear
inr have and for the courtesy which you
nation have shown TO us Great applausel
Con. Dakin proposed cheers for the English
| team. and Sir Henry returned the compliment
in rUusing patriotic style. After this. there was
| "a banquet in Delmonico's.