Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-09
VIRGINIA Field spor,a, ...oc,arlou

ISOLATION, there was universal gratif1catio
| expressed. This was brought about throug
| the activity and application principally {
Messrs. G. Bargamin and W. F. Summerson,-
the first, one of the Vice. Presidents of the vi
8. A., and the latter a member ofthat organl
zation, who was appointed by the Executiv
Committee, Local Secretary and Manager O
the tournament,
The Staunton and other Gun Clubs were in
vited to participate.
The great interest impaired to the V. F. s.
by its late President, the Hon. John 8. Wise
and how efficiently he promoted It's object
Will not be forgotten. The attractions 1t mad
Tor the amusement. and public benefit as well
at the Great Virginia Exposition last year
drew to 1t a support which has accomplished q
good work and for public benefit. too. as al
will testify who will examine into some of It
prime objects. among which are-to increase
the game that contribute SO much to the goot
living and comforts of the people; to observ
the laws enacted, to aid the public authorities
In their enforcement, and to prevent tn,
slaughter and destruction of birds,-ia o word
as expressed by an eminent minister OF tb,
Gospel who is member OF the organization
1t Is a humane institution" and deserves tn,
generous support of the enlightened public.
The presence Of Mr.. Wise was expected, ant
1t was his purpose to be here, but professional
engagements prevented He made this known
as early as he could and all deeply regretted
that he could not NIL the appointment.
The four days In which this tournament
existed impaired the highest interest at tn,
Fair Grounds, and the elegant medals ant
prizes offered by the Fair Association and oul
citizens were highly appreciated as the regis
tration and exhibit in large numbers were af
forded the public.
The fine attendance OF N embers from Rich
mond and other sections of the State as well as
on the part of local gun clubs in this vici nifty
was somewhat of surprise. but 1t settled one
important fact-that thoughtful and prudent
men all over Virginia are now adding to theil
numbers in good strong organi cation of five
hundred or more members. to advance the
good objects already adverted to.
THE PROGRAMME.
The shooting tourney was arranged for the
four days of the Fair. During the first two
there were four events, and in the last two.
three The matches ranged from to Is shoots
and in each event or match. there were several
handsome prizes, a few of which because o.
their merit are noted as follows in the order Of
the contests On the first day there was fine
SOlu ihCudl-buo VnOOTc,-tu6 opening 6V0QL
won by W F Summerson.
The second day was opened by match for
the gold medal of the Equity Life Association
won by West On the same day Heiskel
Argenbright won handsome wine set.
The first prize on the third day was the V ir.
ginia Field Sports Association gold medal
won by w F Summerson; Dinkle & Lang'a
gold medal, won by l. Cooke; pair of Lady 4
shoes won by Charles Patrick.
On the fourth day Kingan's gold media
was won by G L Cooke. --
The splendid gold medal of the Baldwin Dis
trict Fair. offered for the best average shoot.
ing. was awarded to C Bargamin.
In the boys match, which came off on the
last day. Walter HulIihen won the LIST; Harry
Cootes. the I'd; and G L J ordan, Jr., the 3rd; c
Cooke. Jr., who is also a member of the
itaunton Gun Club. tied for the I'd.
Participating in the tourney during the four
days. were many gentlemen from different or
sanizations in the State. as well as by other
skilled marksmen and hunters, a few OF whom
are named.
dent of the 8 A; h B Grundy, late Score.
tary; DR.. Lewis Wheat.-Stump &c.
The members of the Waynesboro Club were
ner. Stokes. Fishburne, Lambert, and others.
or the staunton Gun Club. and other gentle
men skillful in the field as crack-shots, were
Bargamin, Cooke, ST., Summerson. the two
Waymans, Ayres West, Argenbright, DR..
dawes, Bowling, Hartman. &c.
THE ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual business meeting of the Associa-
ton was held in the Council Chamber Thurs
lay night the Bird instant.
MIR. Polk KILLER. of Richmond explained the
absence of Mfr. Wise. the President, and moved
that Mr.. c. Bargamin, OF stanton, one OF the
Vice Presidents, take the chair, which was
agreed to. Mr.. B. H. Grundy. the Secretary. of
Richmond. was present with his portfolio and
be Association proceeded to business Among
he papers read were the proceedings of the
asst annual meeting. and the annual report of
he President with an exhibit of the financial
fairs of the Association. In concluding his
eport. Mr.. Wise earnestly commended the
Association. and encouraged Its members to
perseverance. an d pronounced IL the finest Or
.anization of the kind in the United States
1eexpressed his regret that he could not serve
'onger as President, and declined re election.
The election Of officers was then taken up.
DR.. c. L. Cooke. of Stsunton, nominated Mr.
~ reclamation. On taking The chair, MIR. Mil.
er delivered q well considered address and
'ointed out the methods to pursue for 1ncreas-
ng the interest and the grow tn of the Associa.
zion.
The following named gentlemen, represent
ug all the grand sections OF the State, were
hen elected Vice-Presidents:-
Thomas Crowder, Staunton; n G Williams
Tr1lfo WI w
Astell. Amelia; 81 Calhoun. Bedford, h Fl
Downing. Warren; and Wyndham Robert.
on WASHINGTON county.
The Executive committee consists of W M
1ary, D Hotchkiss. and Archer, Rich
dond. and 5outhall. of Amelia, and Hon
''hn Wise. of New York.
W L Boyd of Richmond was elected Secre-
AIRY. Mr.. Grundy having declined in consequ-
r1ce of business engagements which requi red
his whole time. He highly commended as did
'ther members, Mr. Boyd for the Office of Score.
AIRY and also Mr. Juo W Pierce, OF Richmond
Who was chosen Treasurer.
1t was agreed to concel all outstanding fees
and date the financial year for its close Both O
september. The entrace fee was fixed at $40
Ind the annual contribution sl0o.
The Association decided to have an annua
tropry-a S25 gold medal-which would becom,
me property Of the winner at the annual prac
ice.
A large number of members were added Il
The association, among them, by compliment
airy resolution, the Reversnds H. H. Halves
ID, and W. @. Hullihen.
Mr.. Grundy, speaking for the members from
Richmond Of their desire at the most convent
,nt time to manifest specially their appreci a
ton of the entertai ment arranged by Mr.. W
=. Summerson, the Manager of the tournamen
N this occasion, proposed the thanks Of thu
Association to him, which were most heartily
voted.
On motion Of Mr.. Bargamln, the way beinl
clear, the executive committee was reque STE
20 appoint the time of holding the Lynchbur
F ,ir in 1890. when, and at that place. the an
nual meeting of the Association will tax
plaza.
After the adjournment of the Association
the invitation of Messrs. Burke & Croghan t
the gentlemen making the ten best shots, wit
their guests, to partake ofan oyster supper
was accepted. A pleasant hour was spent 1
ioing justice to the feast, and. in q converse
tional way, recalling the experiences and OF