FOREST AND STREAM 
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on September 13,14,15 and 16, 1843, a match was played 
in New York between eleven bona-fide members of the 
Toronto Club vs. eleven bona-fide members of the 
St. Georges, the visitors being victorious. At this time 
it was agreed that the St. Georges should go to Toronto 
and play the return match during the ensuing summer. 
Consequently in 1844 the St. Georges, whose rankB had 
been sadly thinned by deaths and resignations, incorpo¬ 
rated three members of the Philadelphia Union Club in 
thoir eleven and turned up with them at Toronto on July 
24. An altercation ensued, the Canadians refusing to 
play the mixed team. The St. Georges, after waiting for 
several days, were obliged to return home, the match 
being off. 
This difficulty between the two leading clubs of the 
tune led to the publication of two challenges in August 
of the same year, the St. Georges expressing themselves 
willing to play “any eleven players in Canada for any 
6um from $100 to $1,000, the match to take place in New 
York," and the Toronto Club was also willing to sacri¬ 
fice their feelings by meeting “ in a friendly trial of skill" 
any blasted “eleven residents of the United States of 
America" at Toronto who should desire to accept bets 
to the extent of 200 guineas on the result. 
After a vast amount of beer and ink had been consum¬ 
ed the Toronto Club on September 9 accepted the St. 
Georges’ challenge, naming $1,000 as amount of the stakes, 
and according to agreement All-Canada put in an appear¬ 
ance on the St. Georges’ ground on September 24, 1844. 
The match was close and interesting, and from the 
.score, which we reproduce, it will he seen that Canada 
won by 23 runs :— 
ALL-CANADA. 
First Inning. Seoond. Inning. 
Winokworth, run out IS b. Wright. 14 
Wilson, b. Wright. 0 b. Groom. 0 
Birch, c. Baga, b. Groom. 5 c. Turner, b. Wright.II 
Barber, b. Wright.1 b. Groom. 3 
'Sharpe, b. Wright.13 b. Groom. a 
Philpott.9, hit wicket. 1 b. Groom.13 
Robinson, leg before wicket.. 1 b. Wright. 4 
Haddock, not out. 7 b. Groom...-. 7 
FTeeling, c. Dudson, b. 
Wright.12 notout. ... 7 
French, b. Groom. a l>. Wright. 0 
Thompson, It. Wright. 7 leg before wicket.3 
Extras.15 Extras . 7 
Total..98 
First Inning. 
Turner, b, Winokworth. 
H. Tioknor, e. Thompson, b. 
French.. 
Wheatcroft, b. Winokworth.. 
Sam. Wright, c. Barber, b. 
French. 
J. Ticknox, leg before wicket. 
Tinson, st.. Phillpots. 
8yme, e. Thompson, b. French 
Dudson, Cj Freeling, b.Winuk- 
wort.h. 
Groom, c. Thompson, b. 
French . 
Wild, b. Winokworth 
Bago, not out. 
Extras. 
GEORGES. 
Second Inning, 
:. Barber, b. Sharpe.14 
4 b. French . 3 
0 b.Sharpe.. 0 
14 leg before wicket. 0 
1 b. Sharpe.U 
4 o. Winokworth, b. Sharpe_ 0 
0 b. Winokworth. 0 
10 o. Haddock, b. Sharpe. * 
0 notout.. 6 
10 Extras. . 9 
Total.. fit Total--- - 58 
Grand total. . . . . .. 122 
Nothing daunted by this defeat the St. Georges chal¬ 
lenged and played All-Cauada, this time at Montreal on 
July 30-31,1845, and again Canada was victorious by 61 
runs. The return match was played in New York in 
August of the same year, when the Canadians for a third 
time were successful, thus time by three wickets. The 
St. Georges now called upon the Philadelphia-Union for 
aid, and these clubs in August, 1846, issued a joint chal¬ 
lenge to All-Canada. It was promptly accepted and the 
match commenced at New York on the 27th of the same 
month. Two innings only were played—Canada, 28; 
United teams, 57—when unfortunately a dispute arose 
(an infringement of law XIX.) and the game was left un¬ 
finished. 
From these games and others of a like character the 
United States-Canada matoh sprung up, which in the 
future, unless it is played by the best cricketers, irrespec¬ 
tive of position and pocket, should be distinguished by 
some other name. 
United States vs. Canada. —A telegram, dated Ottawa, 
Aug. 14th, informs us the game so far as played last 
Tuesday resulted as follows -.—Canadians : first inning, 
85 ; second inning, stumps drawn at 6 o’clock with 78 for 
9 wickets. Americans : first inning, 108. Before this 
reaches our readers the telegraph will have announced 
the victory of the Americans boys. 
—The Syracuse cricketers cabled Daft on the 11th just., 
offering him $1,000 if he would visit their city and play a 
two days’ match vs. 22 Of Central New York. 
Canadian Cricket — August 8th.—Bayfield vs. Seaforth, 
at Seaforth. The former won, scoring 154 in one innings 
to the latter’s 98 in two.—August 8th, Barrie vs. Colling- 
wood, at Barrie. Barrie 141 first inning, Collingwood 46 
—one day’s match.—August 9th, Owen Sound vs. Mea- 
ford, at Owen Sound. The former won by 70 runs.— 
August 9th, St. Mary’s vs. Stratford, at St. Mary’s. Form¬ 
er won by an inning and 21 runs. Adams, for the winner, 
hit 73.—August 9th, Newmarket vs. Aurora, at Newmar¬ 
ket. Visitors defeated by five wickets. 
ARCHERY. 
taken the place of croquet. Then all the implements of 
archery were imported ; the demand increased so rapidly, 
however, that a number of American manufacturers 
Btarted immediately the making of archery goods, and 
now the best in the market are made in this country. 
Lancewood is the principal material used in bow mak¬ 
ing, and is indigenous to this country, whence it is shipped 
in sailing vessels abroad; in consequence of the long voy¬ 
ages and exposure to dampness, the wood loses its fine 
color and becomes otherwise injured. No matter how 
well seasoned on the other side, it will shrink when it re¬ 
turns to our dry climate, and this accounts for the fact of 
the imported bows often breaking. Am ong the first to lake 
advantage of this new branch of industry, was the firm 
of Conroy, Bissett & Maliesyn, the well-known fishing- 
tackle bouse in New York, and we now note an increased 
demand throughout the country for-bows of their manu¬ 
facture. At first it was difficult to get sufficient skilled 
labor, and they had great trouble to get rid of the uneven 
bend in their bows, a fault which foreign bows still have 
in a greater or less degree; but uow they are perfect, 
which no doubt accounts for the small percentage of 
breakage. The dealers find it to their advantage to order 
their goods at home. American fly-rods are now being 
sent to England, and before long they will be ordering 
American bows, Not only are bows rnado here, hut all 
the tackle necessary, such as arrows, targets, quivers, 
etc., etc., and of a very fine quality and much lower 
price. Archer, 
THE EASTERN ARCHERY ASSOCIATION. 
National Archery Association Tournament. —Not 
having space this week to publish the full report of the 
Chicago tournament with our criticisms, we have thought 
best to defer the whole until next week, only taking occa¬ 
sion now to congratulate the association upon the sucoess 
of its first meeting. 
Eureka Archery Chub. — The following named officers 
were elected at the regular meeting of the Eureka Archery 
Club, Sacramento, Cal., held Friday, the 1st test.: Cap¬ 
tain, Thomas Fish ; First Lieutenant, R. J. Dolan ; Second 
Lieutenant, F. Chaine ; Secretary, N. B. Berry. A com¬ 
mittee of three was appointed to confer with other clubs 
in regard to a State tournament during fair week. 
American Bows.—It is three years since the public 
first began to show any interest in archery, and though 
little practiced at first, it now has almost, if not quite, 
Editor Ftjraxl and Stream 
It having- been expressed to me liy an archery olub located in 
the vicinity of New York, that they would have been glad to 
Join us in the organization of an Eastern Arohery Association if 
they had understood that an Eastern rather than a New England 
Association was proposed. I desire to say for the information of 
any arohery olubs in the Middle States, so disposed that it was 
the earlier Intention of those who proposed the organization to 
have a New England Association, but on receipt of a communica¬ 
tion from n club in your State, and having no desire to be exclu¬ 
sive, it was thought best to have an Eastern Association which 
would be composed of clubs in this part of the country, the mem¬ 
bers of which could not spare the time, or care to be at the ex¬ 
pense of attending the meetings of the National Association, 
which probably will always be held in the West. 
The result of the meeting and the expressions from the; various 
clubs represented were in excess of the anticipation, and very 
gratifying to the originators, and from the indications it. is ex¬ 
pected that a very Interesting meeting will be held in this city the 
last week in September when the Association is to hold its .first 
annual prize competition. 
The programme cannot definitely be stated as yet, but is to in¬ 
clude competition for Champion and Lady Champion Medals at 
the double American and Columbia rounds. Team shoot (for 
four) at the American and Columbia rounds and several handicap 
matches. It is the intention of the committee to so arrange the 
prizes, that those who are not the best shots will have an equal 
share of them as au inducement for all to join in the competition. 
It cannot bo expected that many, if any, large scores will be 
made as this is the first season at arohery for nearly all the mem¬ 
bers of the various clubs in this part of tho country. 
The club of which I am a member, the Pequossett Archers, rop- 
sent, I think the condition of most of the clubs in the East. No 
member of the club had praotioed archery previously to the or¬ 
ganization of the club about the first of last May, uor have we 
Biuce had the privilege of taking lessons from anyone. We have 
tried to follow the teachings of Maurioe and Will H. Thompson, 
and others, with, we think, a fair measure of success. It is our 
desire though to meet other archers on the Add, as we know there 
are many things which we can learn only in that way. 
Several parties hav e already offered special prizes for the first a n- 
uualprizo competition and further offers will be gladly received by 
the committee. Any archery club desiring to Join tho Association 
and competing for the prizes should make application to John 
Worcester, Esq., Corresponding Secretary, Waltham, Mass. The 
membership fee Is five dollars and our rules permit the admission 
of a club to membership at any time. 
Our thanks are due to the National Arohery Association for the 
lesson they have given to us. A. S. Brownell, 
President Eastern Archery Association. 
W. Holberton, Esq., who is a member of the Executive 
Committee of above Association, urges over bis own sig¬ 
nature all lovers of archery to join, and also to attend the 
meeting in September, no matter how small a score they 
make—ladies as well as gentlemen. 
Webb and Boyton. —Capt, Mathew Webb, the Eng¬ 
lish swimmer, renowned for his exploit of swimming 
across the English channel, lately arrived in America, and 
on the I4tli inst. swam from Sandy Hook to Coney Island, 
a distance of ten miles as the crow flies, but owing to 
winds, tides and currents, requiring a swim of about sev¬ 
enteen miles. His speed was about 2f miles per hour. 
The sea was very rough, and the surf the wildest known 
at Coney Island for a long time. Capt. Webb is 31 years 
of age, 5 feet 8 inches in height, and weighs 195 pounds. 
He has great musoular strength, and a noticeable breadth 
of chest. In Bwimmiug, he pushes his arms out to their 
full length before him, and then carries them around and 
back with a full sweeping stroke. His legs are held high 
in the water, so that his heels are often visible. 
A match between Webb and Boyton, will take place 
at Newport, to-morrow, off Beach No. 1. The men will 
swim between two buoys, one-half mile apart. Webb is to 
swim twenty miles while Boyton paddles twenty-five 
miles. They enter the water at 2 o'clock A. M., and finish 
about six o’clock in the evening. Webb will wear swim¬ 
ming tights; Boyton will wear his life-saving suit. 
Milwaukee Swimmjng School. —Since the 12th of July 
the following named pupils of the Rohr Swimming School 
finished the courses by sw immin g longer than the pre¬ 
scribed length of time, 30 minutes ; Maria Vette, 63 miu.; 
Geo. Moebus, 35; Martha Biersach, 63 ; Otto Heyer, 40 ; 
Joseph Rice, 36; Albert Schneider, 41 ; Elise Vette, 71 
min. 
The steam yachts plying between the downtown bridges 
and the Milwaukee River dam are carrying full loads 
during the warm spell. The trip of two miles and back is 
made in 30 min. per boat. The merely nominal fare, five 
cents, enables every one who desires to enjoy a bath free 
of charge. 
An estimate of 1,300 is placed upon the number who 
patronizod the free baths during the week ending July 
19th. 
Two days of the week are set apart for the feminity. 
—Tut?. Astley belt competition, which is distinct from 
the O’Leary walk, will he held in the, Madison Square 
Garden, the last week in September. The contestants 
expected, are Weston, Blower Brown, Hazael, Rowell, 
Panchot, Ennis, Krohne, and Norman Taylor. 
—Ferdermeyor, the Frenchman, who recently a fugitive 
around at the Manhattan shows, having suffered many 
woes on land and sea while wheeling a. barrow from San 
Francisco to New York, completed last Saturday night an 
unsuccessful attempt to trundle his vehicle 450 miles in 
six days at the American Institute Building, this city. 
The limping tramp bad scored 407 miles, when the gas 
was turned out and audience, management, and pedestrian 
were unceremoniously plunged at once into darkness and 
sombre reflections upon the illusory character of all 
pedestrian matches in general, and wheelbarrow trund- 
lings in particular. 
W § ' di m 4 
FroMem No. 60. 
Motto: Be Patient. 
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS — NO. 58. 
1—K-B-3. 3-BtksR 
2—any 
1-B-B7 
8—mates. 
Correction. —The Black R on Black’s Q B4. in problem No. 50 
should be a White Rook on whites Q B5. 
CURSORY JOTTINGS. 
Tho American Chess Journal is to bo published hereafter at Chi¬ 
cago, Ill., by Mr. E. Barbo, a clever problemists player and a chess 
enthusiast. We shall notice the first number that apears under 
the now management somewhat at length. 
The Canadian Chess Assocociation is to hold Its eighth annual 
meeting September 23 ,1879, in committee room No. 8, Houso of 
Commons, Ottawa. This tournoy Is open to all residents of the 
Dominion, in payment of an entrance fee of $1. The prizes are 
five in number: $30, $20, $15, $10, and $5, or In that proportion ac¬ 
cording to the actual amount at tho disposal of tho association. 
Rev. T. D. Phillips, M. A., Ottawa, the secretary and treasurer of 
tha association will no doubt gladly furnish additional informa¬ 
tion. 
North-western Surveys. —We have received from tha 
author the Annual Report upon Explorations and Surveys 
in the Department of the Missouri, by E. H. Ruffner, First 
Lieutenant of Engineers, U. S. A. The included Report 
of Lieut. C. A. H. McCauley of tho San Juan Reconnois- 
sance Is extremely interesting and valuable. This em¬ 
braces a record of some 2,000 miles of exploration in 
South-west Colorado and New Mexico. The subjects dis¬ 
cussed are the general character of the country traversed, 
seasons, climate, etc., agricultural and pastoral pursuits, 
lines of communication, population, mines and mineral 
wealth, the botony and entomology. We need not say 
that the information here collected is of an invaluable 
nature. _ 
Philadelphia anglers and gunners fit out at the establish¬ 
ment of the veteran, John Krider, whose forty years of 
experience in the field have made him an authority on all 
matters pertaining to his line. Mr. Krider has just pub¬ 
lished a book entitled “Forty Years Notes of a Field 
Ornithologist," of which a notice will appear hereafter 
among our book reviews. 
_According to the Worcester Gazette a Mr. Parker of 
Coldbrook, Mass, has succeeded in taming a partridge which 
he caught with a snare. He keeps it about the house, the 
bird comes at his call, lights on his shoulder and feeds 
from bis hand. 
