The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-09
POOLER'S JOLLY RIFLsMEN.
They Spend a Day of Fun at the Half
Moon

They Spend a Day of Fun at the Half
Moon.
The annual picnic of the Chatham Rife
Climb took place last Monday at the HALF
Moon" on the canal and q most enjoyable
time was had by all who attended. The
club, accompanied by their ladies, left
Pooler in wagons under the supervision of
President Gruver at 9 o'clock a. M and
went by way of the Sheftall place. When
the party arrived at the picnic ground
various amusements were INDUCED in until
o'clock p, m. when everybody sat down
to fish dinner, provided by the club Dan
Newton acted as caterer on this occasion
and received the thanks of every one for the
style in which the fish had been prepared
There is no finer cook in the state than Mr.,
Newton when fish are on the bill of fare.
and the club congratulated themselves upon
securing the services of this gentleman in
preparing their annual dinner.
After dinner the election Of officers for the
ensuing year was held aud resulted as fol-
lows: President. George w. Gruver; vice
terson; treasurer. II. III. Gentry;
ordnance officer; Homer Nuugezer.
During the day shooting contest
between teams selected by G. H. Nungezer
and j. H. Adams was had, and resulted in
the defeat of Adams team. There was
some good individual scores made during
the day. and averaged from 81 to % out of
a possible 25-10O yards. Mr.. Adams had
the honor OF making the highest score. %,
and was, of course, the hero Of the day.
The party returned home about dusk, we'll
pleased with their trip and with many
bright recollections of the day spent at the
"Half Moon"
The Pooler Rifle Club held its ami
versary shoot at their range last Monday.
and most delightful time was had. The
club met at the station at 8 o'clock a. m.
and proceeded to the range under command
OF President Bevans. The first shoot was
for the gold and leather medals. Messrs.
Dan Newton and Henry Shane tied on %.
In shooting off the tie both gentlemen made
the same sore, 4, three times. Finally Mr..
Newton scored 5, Shane 4, aud he was
awarded the gold medal. George Grigor
won the leather medal on a score Of II. The
first prize, pair of gold cuff buttons. was
won by Henry Shane. In this shoot
there were three ties on o. In deciding the
tie it took two shots, all three scoring the
same. Mr.. Shane finally made and took
first prize. The second prize, scarf pin,
was won by DR.. Bleakney. There were
three ties on 20, and, in the shoot-off. was
won by the doctor, making 4. Third
prize-set Of shirt studs-was won by Mr..
Kissman on a score OF %. There were no
ties in this shoot. The shooting for the
prizes was 100 yards, 25 out OF possible 25.
After the prizes we're disposed of the club
held a sweepstake shoot, distance 200
yards, 8 shots. Is out Of possible Is,
which was won by Dave l.. Christian on
| score Of IL. President Bevans presented
the prizes to the successful winners in his
| usual off-hand way, which was enjoyed by
! everybody. This shoot is considered to have
been one of the most enjoyable that the
| club has ever held. as it vas strictly tenn
| perance shoot, liquors of no kind being on
| the ground. The annual election of officers
| in this club will take place at the meeting
| Thursday evening and no doubt every
| member will be present to cast his vote.
The Bloomingdale Rife Club had their
| first shoot the same day. and President
| George h. Miller was more than pleased at
| the scores. Shooting began at $3.50 o'clock
p. N. and lasted until shutdown. About
| Bleakney and Dave l.. Christian of the
| Pooler Rifle Club were present and by invi-
| tation of President Miller took part in the
shoot The club shot by teams and the
| members showed by their scores that they
| will soon become proficient In the handling
| of their rifles and be dangerous rivals to
| the other clubs along the line of the road.
Messrs. 'Mahsney, Hester, Griffin, De-
bause, James, John and Willie Douglas, all
scoring 20 and 81 out of a possible 25, l0C
yards. The best score of the shoot was
made by Steve Oliver. IA out Of a possible
| Is. This gentleman shoots left-handed.
President Miller hopes to have his club in
first-class trim by July 4, when he will
| probably bring them down to Pooler, or
| give the Guyton club friendly shoot.
| There are some good shots IN the club, and
with little practice, will cause the older
clubs to hustle.