New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-06
THE SPORTSMEN'S SHOW
STORM INTERPRETERS WITH ATTEND
ANCE-EXHIBITS NOT YET
COMPLETE

The unexpected and decidedly undesirable snow
storm which visited the metropolis yesterday
played havoc with about everything including the
opening day Of the eighth annual Sportsmen's
Show. at Madison Square Garden. The recent
floods and storm delayed the arrival Of many OF
the exhibits and the weather disturbance yesterday
did not help the management. AS a result many
Of the exhibits not in place, but probably will
be by tomorrow. Carpenters were still at work
last night upon log cabins and booths.
Some people have argued that recent sportsmen's
shows have been given over too much TO the trade
and that competitive features should have been
couraged. Be that 1t may, the booths Of the
manufacturers and dealers generally TO be found
in the balcony in better order last night than
most OF the other exhibits. The display OF firearms
includes a new salute gun for yachts which
tracted much attention. In some of the booths new
inventions IN guns are shown open, that the
mechanism is discernible TO all interested in such
things.
The appearance of the arena is decidedly differ
ent from that of last year. A waterway has been
arranged about 200 feet long from II 20 feet
wide extending around the arena. on the island
thus formed is the Indian village and the game
park At the Fourth-aye. end Of the garden there
IS pretty representation OF mountain scenery In
the Adirondacks from which a lively cascade pours
ton IS lively enough. one could think OF brook
full OF trout unless one looked into the muddy
brook trout would not have much chance under
While the storm interfered with the attendance
at both the afternoon and evening sessions. better
thronged, as is generally the case The Indians
were kept busy yesterday taking visitors around
the island in their brchbark canoes These Indians
are OF q commercial turn, and when they found
that visitors did not object TO paying ten cents
each for the privilege Of sitting in canoe while
real live Indian did the padding the charge
became general. The little bridges which connect
the island with the promenade are lifted out Of
the way while the canoe procession is going on.
Joe Iabrea, a Canadian with only one arm. is
said to be the most expert Of the CanOeists, and
he will any OF the experts who Will dare
match their muscle with his at the show. Labrea
cal. shoot a through the water at consider
able speed According 10 his friends he has been
a great hunter in Canada, and says that his alb
sent chewed of by a froIcsome bear.
There Will also be log rolling and fly casting
tests IN the waterway.
Those who are fond Of camping will find q
little cabin the Fourth-ave end OF the Garden
which will interest them The cabin has been
moved bodily from its old resting place on Long
Island, and shows real camp life nearly such
a thing is possible in building in the heart OF
New-York. The display OF Indian blankets in the
concert hall OF the Garden is said TO the most
complete seen in this city. They made by
the Navajo tribes IN lower California and Mexico.
The Adirondack guides there IN plenty, and
never tire of telling visitors hunting stories tall
enough 10 suit the most creduloUs. The Indian
maidens who make wicker baskets will anuse the
women and children. These copper faced maidens
work their hands dexterousy that the eye finds
il difficult 10 follow the rapid movements OF the
fingers.