Tao DUCK-SHOOTING. 
jestically onward, regardless of the havoc that the 
heavy discharges make in his ranks. Of nearly the 
same size, of unsurpassable delicacy on the table, of 
equal vigor, they differ utterly in their habits.” 
“Speaking of types,” said the unlucky man, re- 
calling unpleasant reminiscences of numerous misses, 
“vou might call blue-bills types of the fast-flying 
and dodging ducks. When they come down before 
a stiff wind, and are making their best time, light- 
ning is slow by comparison, and shot does not seem 
to me to go quite fast enough.” 
‘“‘ They are the scaup or broad-bill of the East, Hu- 
ligula Marila, and are aptly termed the bullet-winged 
duck. They are undoubtedly the most difficult duck 
to kill that flies. I have known a thorough sports- 
man and excellent shot on quail, shoot all day at 
them without killnmg one. You must make great 
allowance for their speed.” 
‘“‘And, moreover,” added the President, ‘* you must 
load properly; there must be powder enough behind 
the shot to send it clear through the bird ; one pellet 
driven in that way will kill a bird that would carry 
off a dozen lodged beneath the skin or in the flesh.” 
“Perhaps so, but I doubt its feasibility,” was the 
response ; ‘no small shot was ever, In my opinion, 
driven through the body of a duck with any charge 
of powder at over thirty yards. I use light powder 
and plenty of shot.” 
This announcement was received with unanimous 
dissent, and the President expressed the general 
feeling when he continued— 
