New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-16

honors. On the eastcrnand western sides OF the
range the hrong kept pressing forward III the hope
OF improving their positions. and the utmost vigil
lance of tho police necessary to pre-
serve the line. Ladies from their
camp-stools on which thev were sitting
to avoid being ovcrthrOwn in the general movement
toward the British quarters that soon followed. Az
the match seen to be n foregone conclusion
long before it was finished number left the range
for early trains but the majority remained on the
ground and gradually gat hcrcd at the eastern SIDE.
When the last bullet had sped down the range the
teams picked up their ammunition and boxes and
slung their rifles over their shoulders. Then the
ropes fell and the crowd rushed forward. nearly
overwhelming the British team. At the same time,
the American team quickly walked over
the range to where their opponents stood
facing them on their arrival. There
was n general scurrying to get as close
possible to the men, and friends of
the Engshmen grasped their hands and congratn-
lated them on their victory. Several men shook
both of Sir Henry Haford's hands at the same mo-
ment, while McVittic, Pearte, Oliver and other
members 0f the team were nearly carried of their
feet by demonstraivc friends
At this uncture the American team reached the
British range. Colonel Bodine and his faced
sir Henry Halford and his team. Around them
State teams These formed the interesting
centre of crowd which hemmcd them
in closely NJ every point. Colonel Bodne
made brief speech. he SAID that he American
team had shot in contest wish the Engshmen and
he would have 10 acknowledge that they had been
beaten. He hoped, however that in the future the
Americans would be more successful I'm similar
match with the Britons. Colonel Bodine then pro
posed three cheers for the victorious team. The
response was hearty and the faces Of the English
men flushed with pleasure. Sir Henry Halford re-
piled. saying that the last time a British team shot
IN America thcywcre compelled 10 occupy lover
position than that held BY the team yes erday, but
perhaps at Wimbledon the Americans might
treyc their fortunes He trusted that international
matches would grow more frequent, "a IT served To
knit the two Nations together more closely. lie
conceded that the Americans shot exceedingly well
for the time they had devoted to long-Iangc shoot
ing but they had been shooting for months. while
the EngIshmen had been at it for years
lie thanked the Americans or the kind entertain
ment they had received and for the uniform cour-
tcsy and good Will shown every hand. He hoped
that future matches would further harmonious rela-
ton, between Englishmcu and Americans aud that
they would all sail together in the same boat in the
affairs Of the world. Sir Henry then proposed three
cheers for the American team, which were gwen
heartily as well as cheers for Old Reliable IT Oh
onel Bodine As the crowd were in very cheerful
mood McVitte and General Wolseey were also re-
membcred in close succession.
The crowd would have chccred each member OF
the teams separately if they had been allowed to
have their own way, but Sir Henry broke
up the meeting by moving toward
the club house Both teams stroled
along together conyersing in friendly way and
-, ,4oc he
piled them with eager questions and tried TO learn
something from the Americans about the cause of
their defeat The uniform reply was that they had
shot to the best of their ability, and had lost They
could have done better with longer practice. posi-
bly, but they had been beaten by first-claSs men,
and beaten fairly. As the teams moved OF they
fell in behind the State teams who were headed by
Sir Henry IIalford, anked on e her side by Colo
mel Bodne and General MolineuX. Tho party
marched To the headquarters tent in front OF the
club house the officers ranging themselves around
two long tables at right angles TO each other Inc
crowd of spectators fought valiantly IN front OF the
tent for places, and many were aggIleyed
because they wero denied admission.
After the officers seated. however,
rs many persons were admitted the tent would
hold. while the rest had to watch from the green
| the proceedings within. General MoneuX. presl-
dent of the National Rifle Association, presided.
At his right sat Colonel Bodinc and SIT Henry Hal
| ford was at his left. Mr.. Humphrey sat next to
| Colonel Bodinc After the hum of voices had
| lulled General MoncuX rose aud tOastei the
British team He said that while it was true that
| the Americans had sustained defeat, they hoped to
regain their supremacy at no distant day. Inc
team that would be sent TO Wimbledon, he hoped,
would be such a body OF men as would well repre-
sent this country in rifle shooting and carry of the
| a.. A,,oit, ha three al
for Sir Henry IIalford.
| Cheer mon cheer followed as the captain of the
Bri,ons with a smlle his genial face rose to re-
| snond I'VE stand to-day" he said, " "a
| vctors over those who have heretofore
| been considered mvincible on ritlc-grounds
| The contest has been conducted with soldlcrly
| splrif. Our reception and treatment In America
| have been more cordial than could have eX-
peced and every point that has received discussion
between the teams has been disposed of ina pleas
| ant friendly way For all these we return our
best thanks. When were handsomely beaten IN
| 1877 We took defeat like gentlemen, ana we
trust YOU will take victory in the same spirit,
| feeling hat we have simply had friendly contest
at the butts Loud applause.l This KIND OF shoot
;,, has been our pasttne for the past fifteen years
and we cannot he considered young at the bust
ness Iaughter.l Yoa have made very good
show, nuder the circumstances. Victory was i'm
nossiulo with your weapons. You were handl-
canned by our superior arms and by want or prac-
tice. Next year we know you Will be fully our
EQUALS by your superior weapons and by greater ex-
pc,iepce IN long-rangc shooting. We do not by
anv means consider that match forcgone conciu-
sion. bat trust you will give us close contest at
Wimbledon" LLoud and prolonged cheersI
Sir Henry added that he wished that General
Moliucux and Colonel BodiUc the latter OF whom
had long been friend of his and had yallantly won
his title of Old Reliable" would both come to
Wimbledon and give the Enslishmcn close
struggle for victory Another ebuliition OF cheers