The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-08
THE MARKSMEN.
Preparations for Meeting the
English Team.
AT TIE RANGES.
Good Shooting in the Creedmoor
Competitions.

The Committee OF Arrangements OF the National
Rifle Association held their second meeting IN their
rooms, No. 90 Park row. yesterday afternoon at ono
O'Clock President Stanton In the chair Present were
Mcssrs Casey, Wyiie, Story and Woodward. Mr. Judd
was OF town and Mr.. wingate unavoidably alb
sent Tho subcommittee that had been appointed at
the previous meeting to perfect the details of the ar
rangements tor tho reception of the English and
the details OF the matches called upon 10 re-
port.
Captain Casey OF the Committee Reception aud
Entertainment reported he had boon to the Fifth
Avenue Hotel and had found that he could SECURE
rsngemeEts for tho entertainment OF the members OF
the English team there on the day OF their arrival
certain number of carriages could DO held in reserve
by tho proprietor meet the party at The pier. Tho
quarantine boat could be obtained in which escort
their guests up from the Lower Bay
some OF the members Of tho committee suggested
that tho members OF the English team should not DO
hndered from making their own arrangements II they
chose They might prefer to be near the grounds, at
Garden City, or even TO camp out still nearer Mr..
Casey replied that he had chosen the Fifth Avenue
Hotel as it was point from which they could reach
tho Thirty-fourth street Jerry easily. His arrange
ments reception of the guests and their
entertainment on the first night their arrival After
that, OF course, they could make whatever arrange
ments seemed best to them HIS report was finally
adopted
Colonel wylle, of the Committee on Refreshments
and Tickets reported that with regard to refreshments
he was no 10 sepU On co Of hs g.
sured HIM that complimentary passes would be issued
tor the members OF the visiting team during the tinc
they remained here and would also provide ample
facilities for the transfer Of the crowds who might be
attracted to the matches There Limitation,
however, to these facilities The great number OF
people who leave the city every Saturday to spend
Sunday IN the country rendered impossible for them
to carry very large crowd on that day.
0gTAX or IA
Colonel Wylie, In view OF this difficulty, suggested
that the days OF the international match be changed
to Thursday and FRIDAY, the 18th and l4h prox This
change was agreed 10 and tue report was adopted
captain Story ON on @ no"
exactly what would be wanted at Creedmoor He
would DO better able TO report next week.
General Woodward, Committee on Advertising, re-
ported that he proposed for the week preceding the
match, to advertise literally in the papers hours
of the match ways OF reaching the grounds and tho
railroad facilities He would also provide flags ior the
different street leading to the railroad terminus
aud would attend to kindred details. The expense he
Colonel Wingaie, of the Committee the American
Team, although absent, had sent In writtcn report
was 70 provide for the comfort OF the American team
up the time Of the match Three targets for prac
tce should be assigned them on tho days selected by
their captain The targets practised should be those
intended tor the match. The members should also be
allowed practise Individually. Three and
spoilers would have 10 be engaged. The members
should be furnished with miniature targets and such
blanks their captain might direct Railroad tickets
should contracted Tor and the contract should
clude the members OF the English team alter their
arrival.
President stanton. of the Committee Finance had
no report had been nothing for him TO attend
Colonel Wye here nsked the privilege OF selling
refreshments the grounds could be sold to any
during the days OF the match. Tho lease to the
present dispenser Of refreshments at Creedmoor
consulted, and II was found that he had exclusive
right sell on the grounds except the days If the
match. Mr.. Wylie suggested that II would be well 10
mako With restauraleurs to sell the
refreshments the two days Of the international
match
the DIRECTORS MEETING
Tho regular meeting Of the Board Of Directors
called order at thrcc O'clock Hon. N r Stanton in
sne chair Present Messrs Stanton, Glider
scovs wyle. Scott, Casey Story, Woodward and
sanford. The ordinary routine business was trans
acted and the treasurer's report showed balance OF
S4S6 ~ On motion Of Captain story the fine for .
member firing at the wrong target was reduced from
81 10 81. Various communications werc next road.
One was from Captain Robbns OF the Seventh regi-
ma nt, asking whether tho rides used By tho militia
could be brought to the matches or II the sights should
bs altercdf The general opinion seemed to be that
such rinos could DO used only in competing for she
state prizes The letter referred the Executive
COMMITTEE. IL also decided that besides the
nual passes gwen 10 members Of the press special
passes should be issued tor certain occasions wnen
larger number OF reporters than usual desired
present. The meeting then adjourned.