The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-07-09

BOsley and Pickles, of East Point, on
score of 81. Then came Montgomery
Hill and Montgomery of Natchitoche'
with 50, and Mansfield, with 50, Elan
jenkins and Warren shooting. COushat
ia with John Marsten, PiersOn and h
Marsten took fourth. Six teams shot.
Mrs. Breazeale, of Natcbitoches, th
talented editress of the Enterprise. dc
liVered the cup to the luckey winners, il
few welt chosen, eloquent sentences
Mr.. j. q. Marsten responded in cleve
style and the ceremony was ended. Al
cbeered their appreciation.
According tot constitutional provision
so targets must be shot by each contes
tant for the indidual medal These wer
placed on the program as the last 2
each day. The first day J G. MarsteI
scored %; Welch. %; Picket and X
Montgomery, %; Ventura. BOsley ant
jenkins. 81; Caldwell, Freeman, Elan
and Sam Hill. 20. These were the Onl.
ones having any show to win on the fol
lowing dav unless something very un
usual happened. Marsten, however
held his own and won easily, though
Ferguson got the first score of "a. ROs
Montgomery repeated bis score of y
Elan, Bryan and BosIey also got ~
Picket. 81; G. Montgomery, p. G. ROg'
ers, Jno Warren, l.. Ventura and Alb
bington cot 20. 1t was an exciting race
and created much enthusiasm, though
! all knew the winner would be Marsten
After all had shot President Welcf
called Mr.. Marston before the crowded
grand stand, where probably at no shoot
were ever gathered more ladies, or more
beautiful ladies, nor finer array of men.
In earnest terms he spoke of the
culture, enthusiasm and refinement OF
the audience present and pictured brill
liant future tor the city j. G. Marsten,
he said, was a very easy man for whom
to feel to love. for two reasons-first, he
was very liable to have the best score,
ard secondly. he was one who never
Dragged of what he was to do. and new
err mentioned what be had done.
The cup, presented through the pres
ident, is "A thing of beautv-solid silver.
gold lined, tall, elegantly ornamented,
having three ivory handles. 1t is a gift
worthy the most strenuous endeavOr to
win. Expressions of good will for the
liberal donors were heard on all sides.
The cup hung both DAYS before the grand
stand, admired by all.
The NatchitOches Club will develop a
number of good shots. The writer re-
members short time since that mum
Le- now good for so per cent or more,
were then not CAPABLE of making 50 per
cent Count Ventura was always a good
shot an remains so. Messrs, r. l.. and
Geo. Montgomery, Jack Bryan, ID. w.
BreazealP, j. w. Freeman. Sam Hill and
Z. G. Rogers will be first class shots. At
least three experts will develop from
this bunch. Had Judge q v. Porter
shot THROUGH he would have stood well
toward the top. Hon. Dan Scarborough
surprised everybody. When he first
stepped out all got ready to laugh as he
missed them. Much hIlaritv was not
developed, however. as he broke them
like veteran, and will make n good
shot if he so desires.
Hon. Phanor BreaZeale has not allow
ed bis brilliant congressional record to
clay his appetite for sports. He shot and
shot well, as did Judge Samuel H"nry.
A special match between these two was
much enioyed, and was won by the con-
gressmen 1t is this getting out with
the BOYS that makes these men so strong
with the public. They do not do 50 for
this purpose, but because thaV ebioy it,
hence the warm friendship that springs
up between true sportsmen (not sports
bear in mind. Several squads, com
posed entirely of men who had never
shot targets. were put out and caused
much amusement
The ladies of Natchitoches. on behalf
of the NJ. L. Church, served refresh
menis They left nothing to be desired.
either IN quality, quantity or service. 1t
was good, yea very good and plentiful
DR.. Majors, John Warren (':Big
Nerve and the writer were entertained
at the beautiful and hospitab!e home of
Sheriff y. w. Freeman. This trio will
long remember the good things eaten
and never forget the kind treatment.
DIR. NabOrs was the nerviest man at this
tournament There must be something
"a the air about Mansfield on which |
such Caesars feed" to make them great. |
Arlington and John Warren are ali
rom there, The Doctor went nearly |
through without locating anything in the |
way of a prize. [ presume Arlington |
would have been as gritty, but he was |
more lucky, landing just often enough |
o vary the mOnot0nV. These two fair
Y well fill the place once occupied BY
ohm Warren, but for diameter, circum-
prence and general weight of nerve he
will never be fully reulaced. He has
ow been promoted.
There were two events at 10, two at
), two at 20 and two at % targets each
ay.
Jack Bryan and Drew Breazeale pres
at an elegant appearance while shout
lg. They will fast develop into experts,
lark this.
If George Montgomery and Sam Hill
re really as cool as they look when
hOoting. the proverbIal cucumber is not
} be counted
The targets, as at all similar toUrna-
tents. were thrown hard. But few
-raights were made, one each by Elan,
.Ogers and Welch are all now recalled.
Our constitution, like mat of the VAL
" League, provides for no handIcaps.
number of members desire a change,
, 1t will likely be amended another sea-
IN; the result will be questionable.
Hon. j. III. Caldwell quit his s;pump"
nd took a double with disastrous results.
Ike Major can 'sheap shoot 'em'' when
is properly arranged. oiled ,
i'd adjusted, but it must be as exactas
atehwork.
There are two classes of prophecies the :
ritter seldom fails to land winner, viz,
Use ball and shooting. Last year, on
eir first appearance, it was predicted
at Msrsten and Picket would develop /,
to great shots. 1t fact Marsten was
lied the future great. THIS Is being q
st verified
A grand ball was gwen IN honor o.
sting shooters at the beautiful rooms
the Comus Club. All enjoyed them a
Ives to tue limit. r. Montgomery,
known to themselves, had sent tele-
nrrnc u tha sn,ix,ac anH Ahn rhonAnnr -. 1,