The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

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S. T. LEPAGE.
Weil-known local shot who recent
scored i1o cut OF q possible go in a tar
get shoot at French Village.
WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPuR-Ic.
At the meeting OF the Missouri Stat,
Game and Fish Protective Association
last Tuesday evening at Delabar's Hall
communications were received from part:
Of the State where it IL desired to estab-
lish branch bodies in such number tina,
prospects for the widespread of the or
ganization seem bright in The extreme.
Secretary Grether and President Winkel.
meyer have been leading in the evangeii-
cal work Of the body, and they believe
that the league will be Strong enough
TO prove a distinct factor by the next
session Of the Legislature
ing bodies. it was decided to confer with
the officers Of the Missouri State Shoot
and see II some mutual methods OF work.
ing could not be agreed upon; 2. J. Net
Shortall were appointed as committeeman
to attend to this branch Of the WORK
e. II. Buckley, J. NJ Shortal and r W.
Francis were appointed as 4 committee to
confer with the Missouri Commission on
Forestry, Game and Fish. to consult with
the latter body and see in what manner
Worlds Eair.
The league is planning to have an ex-
ceptionally fine display OF fauna and fish
% these neaghborhoods at the Fair next
prove an attractive feature.
=. h Ridgeway, assistant Superintendent
q me body. addressed the meeting of last
nT0n00R4 conduct ufaoc
It was also decided to further the active
91ooune work OF the member by taking
up the possibility Of entering several
teams from the league in tho team shoots
next season. It IL thought that this viii
prove an additional feature to call atten-
ion 70 the body among sportsmen in
w. h Marshall. Chairman Of the Mis-
soud Commission: NJ. ]. Ward, supcrin-
tendent: ]. II. Rdgeway. assistant super
lntende1t. and B. X. Blair. secretary. were
elected honorary members.
DarectoD OF the league Will meet next
Tuesday to discuss plans whereby the
oody can make q strong showing next
year ana secure the support OF all sports-
men interested in tho preservation OF
game.
Although game legislation was treated
badly at the last session Of the Legisla-
ture 1t Is thought that this very fact will
rebound to the advantage Of the league
az the next meeting. or. rather, to the
see game properly protected.
some OF the most necessary and praise-
worthy bills were killed in the Leg1sla-
ture. Tor reasons best known to members
q House and Senate who voted against
them. As the bills were merely to pro-
tect harmless birds from tndiscrimlnate
slaughter. absolutely no good reason could
be adduced for their nonpassage al-
though contectures are not lacking among
aavosates Of the measures as to why the
the proposed legislation so cavalieriy.
The effect Of this has been to arouse
sportsmen to the necessity of combining
e protect their own interests. The very
q storm or Indignation against those re-
sponsible for their defeat. and the I'm
mense additions to the ranks Of organized
throughout the State
This organised body will be a factor to
be counted with at the next session-and
Mands cannot be treated lightly by any
politician.
Directors Of the Missouri Game and Fish
Protective Association are glad to hear
from sportsmen interested in the move
ments for suitable legislation, and are
also ready to send circulars and copies |
OF their constitution to all persons de-
sirous Of organizing branch bodies
throughout the State
0iuCcES VI ttlS iesiSue, WHO are WoThlIiS
vigorously to secure good conditions for |
spOrtsmen here are President A. L. WIKI |
elmeyer: Vice President E. H. Buckley. |
Vice President Charles Schueddeg. Corre- |
spending Secretary A. ]. PadberR and f. |
r. Grcther. financial secretary. Mr.. Gre |
nut street by those DESTROYS of communi- |
eating on business connected with the |
league.
The Sunnybrook Hunting and Fishing |
Club has organized and has mapped out |
plans for erecting a lodse at some spot |
in the country near by before next spring |
Officers OF the new body have been elect |
ed. with ]. Hardnacke. H. Wilkins and |
George DreXSage as trustees.
A. Kolb has been elected as president, F. |
Lopnitz. vice president: ]. Rakel. record |
ing secretary: b. Gerdes. financial secre-
taIy: NJ. McDonough. treas J; Gut
Ganization are L. c. Winter. Jr.: L.
Teepe. Charles Kerch. w Laibold, p
Bettag, /. Sekora, H. KLEIN, ]. Bel and |
T. Tampirs.
The first hop and gun show Of the local
enthusiasts who hold forth at Dupont
Park, was conducted in the cabin at that
shooting locality last Thursday evening.
Mr.. McTague. Mrs. Frank orvis and Miss
Lawton served as judges in the gun show,
WHlCu NdS Wtu ny SptHScE
entry.
W. d. Kenyon entered gun which was
highly admired until 1t was discovered |
that It was of English make. Patriotism
on the part of the judges resulted in its
instant disqualification. Then the ladies' |
became enamored of Harlowe Spencer's
iirearm and decided that it should be |
awarded first prize.
1t was not until the blue ribbon had
been formally attached TO the gun that
1t was found that It was also OF English
make and practically identical with the
Kenyon flrearm. which had been disQual-
iflel. Kenyon asserts that he will take
the matter before the Grand Jury.
The ladies who attended assisted in dec
orating the clubhouse. and the transforma-
Hon was extraordinary. japanese lanterns
were hung across the ceiling and strips Of
red. white and blue paper were festooned
AZ the affair was announced as a "bas-
ket supper" each lady brought enough
to feed the entire party. Az