The New York herald., 1877-10-21
THE RIFLE.

GOOD WORK AT THE SHORT AND MID RANGES
MISERABLE WEATHER.
Tho shooting at Creedmoor yesterday was at the
short and mid ranges Although the weather was
drizziy, raw and unpleasant quite respectable num-
bcr OF competitors were the ground. A few cnthu-
siasts went out by tho eleven O'Clock train, but
the greater part OF tho marksmen took the
half-past elevon O'Clock cars. The events which
Oh during the afternoon were The first compe-
ton for the Turf Fled and Farm badge. the match
for the Spirit Of the Times medal the IRISH American
Club match and the seventh Regiment Rifle Club CON-
petition Assistant Secretary Weston, N. r. A., con-
Quoted the competitions with his usual mpartiaty
and fairness.
Tho 7urt. Field and FarA badge competition
open to members OF the National Rifle
Assocation; weapon, any rifle within the
rules; distance 200 yards; ten rounds,
with the privilege OF two sighting shots; position,
standing; tho badge to bo three times before be-
coming the property OF the winner; entrance fee hny
cents. There were tweniy-f -four entries. Sir. A. +.
FIniels OF tho Stamford Conn, Amateur Rifle Asso-
citation, won on a OF AZ out Of possible so
points
THE SCORES.
A. L. Finiels, AZ; J. y. Rathyen. AZ; W. Il LIVER
m ore, Al; n D Ward, Al; Nj. N. Matby, Al; W. NJ.
Farrow. a; John cavanagh, Al; " a cochrane, 40;
Day, 80; George 4. Reed, 80; 0. Banks, 50;
5. r Knceland, 80; 9: H. Johr. 80; NJ Francis, 3s !;
W. Linton, 81; e. L. Blydenburgh, 81; l.. II. Grevo,
80; George Rover. "a; r Farey, II; L. pauding 20.
The SPIRIT ot the Times competition was open to all
comers weapon, any rife within tho rules distance,
800 yards position standings ten rounds and TWO
sighting shots; the medal to DO three times not
property Of the successful competitor. En-
trance leo, nifty cents. Mr. Z. IL. jour
points, beating By point the winning IN the
Tu,J, Field aud Farm, match at 200 yards Altogether
the Workmanship which Is being developed 1t 800
yards challenges admiration for It's uniformly lne
averages
c. Ii. Johr, 43; L. H. Lewis, ~; J. +. Rathyen, AZ;
W. II. Cochrane, 80; c. Dewng, 81; 7, W. Linton.
81; W. NJ. Furrow, 81; w. Il. Livermore, 81; O. r..
Byaenourgh %, ~ NM Mlisr, s. 80; & n: D; Ward "a
NJ. Francis, 81; X W. Day, 29i John Cavanash, 20;
). +. kneeard 27; NJ. NJ. Matby, 27 $. II. Greve,
81; T. Farelly, p; George Rover, retired.
THIS sn-AMEKcAN RIrLE cLUR
The members OF the Irish Am erican Kiilo Club did
not turn out SO numerously-doubtiess on account OF
the weathoras on former occasions, but The average
shooting Of those who participated In tho club badge
match very fair The contest was open to
bers OF tho club only; any riie-sporting weapons
handicapped nve points; distances, 200 and 500
YARDS ten rounas, with tho privilege Of
tons. standing at 200 yards and any witnou.
artificial rest AZ 800 yards the badge to be three
times before becoming private property. Corporal T.
w. Linton led the tine record-cons dering
the unav orableness OF the wcather-ol 81 out OF a
possible 100 points. with military rifle, Sergeant
ward, VINO inaue Do Win gun, lachca Two
points OF the number requisite to make the badge his
own, having already wou 1t twica
SCORES.
Corporal W. Linton, at 2O0 AZ at 500 39 total, 81.
Sergeant N ID. Ward, az 200 IL; NJ 500 ~; total So
Dr. NJ. " Maltby, At 200, Al at 500, 49, total, 10.
Lieutenant Kneoland, ut 200 39 at 400 SO; total, IS.
Corporal j. Cavanagh at 200 80; at 300, 40 total, 10
Lieutenant r Fareily at 200 80; ut 500 3S; total 6S
oHpoa L,on won a. the n spesa r0 sh0. for
out OF possible 80 points, ut 300 yards, from tho
shoulder.