Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Charles City county Va, is renowned
for its fine hunting and fishing grounds.
and In no section of the State can 4
greater variety of fish, flesh and fowl be
found.
From the time that the sora appears in
the early fall. until the northward spring
migration of the snipe. the enthusiast may
enioy not only the sport, but varied and
toothsome diet
The sportmen Of the county are afeld,
of course, at this season. and bird-shoot-
ing mai be regarded as pre-eminentiy the
greatest accomplishment. From colonial
times to the present the large plantations
living along James river have been a re.
sort for the men who hunt the partridge,
the broad stubbles affordins ideal ranges
for feeding, while the ditch banks. Of late
wears overgrown with sheltering bushes
and brambles, offer to the flushed coVles
a snug hiding place. Ihls applles 10 tue
early season. Later on. the grain stuhbles
having been cleaned. the birds affect
ranges nearer the woods and slashes, to
which they resort on slight provocauon,
and where the achievement OF good baS
requires the quick eye and steady nerve
of the seasoned gunner
OF course, no accurate estimate OF the
number OF birds killed in Charles City.
during SON can be given; but one
might safely say that 5000 at least find
their way to the tables OF the county and
to friends in the nearby cities. For the
good old custom still remains OF sending
presents of game to townspeope who are
denied the privilege and reward of neld
sports by business demands
Accomplished Shots.
Among the most devoted and accom-
plished partridge shots in the State IS
Mr. James H. Christian, who enjoys
well-earned reputation. also, as an ener-
getic. thorough, all-round sportsman and
wing shot, and. besides, he is patient,
sktlful and successful trainer of his own
dogs Mr. n. S. Saunders, OF Upper Shir-
ley. is also an enthusiastic devotee OF
dog and gun during the season of leisure
nd RESPITE from farming occupation. HIS
table is usually we'll supplied with part
ridges and wild fowl as we'll as an occa-
sional turkey-all a tribute to his own gun
Mr. T. William Hewitt. OF North Bena
stock farm, who owns the largest Kennel
Of settlers and pointers IN the county, IS
another excellent wing shot. as are also
his brothers. Messrs Edward and Mario.,
Hewitt To these must be added Mr.. +.
l.. Douthat, Of Upper Weyanoke. cool
and clean shot, either on upland or at
wild fowl Mr. NJ. D. Coalter, whose eS-
acting duties as an industrious farmer
OF 600 acres. deny him many or prolonged
indulgences. is owner of several hne bird
dogs. All these gentlemen entertain their
city friends during fall and winter with
genuine country hospitality.
Deer and Fox Hunting.
Deer-hunting is quite popular in some
portions Of the county. Mr.. Hartwe!i
Major. deputy sheriff owns pack of
deer and fox hounds which furishes much
sport to his friends and neighbors.
Fox-hunting. time e-honored amusement
OF -he ees. Virrinian. is still popular with
lovers Of the horse and hound. There arc
yet left some good. fast packs in the
county. When Christmas holidays arrive
and the '.niggers'' and mules have q
week vaca ton, when work Of ali kinds
gives place to 3ollity ana fro!icktns. then: