FOREST AND STREAM 
329 
Professor Baird’s visit to the Fish Monger’s Asso¬ 
ciation. —Among the many tasksj Professor 'Baird, chief 
Fish Commissioner of the United States, has imposed upon 
himself, is to determine the exact quantity of salt water 
fish received into the principal markets of the United States. 
Without positive data of this character, it would be impos¬ 
sible to determine whether certain kinds of fish were dimin¬ 
ishing in certain localities on our coasts, or whether pecu¬ 
liar kinds of fish were replacing others. To get at the 
bottom of this and many other fish problems, the worthy 
chief commissioner, at a meeting of the Fish Monger’s As¬ 
sociation of New York, held on Thursday last, addressed 
the members begging that they would assist him in his 
labors, by giving him quarterly accounts of the fish which 
pass through their hands. Professor Baird, certainly the 
leading itchyologist in the country, combines with his 
thorough knowledge the most practical ideas. Perhaps our 
fishermen may or may not be indifferent to the classification 
of fishes, but certainly Mr. Baird’s straight forward talk must 
have interested them, for he told them, as they have been al¬ 
ready informed by Mr. Brevoort in the columns of the Forest 
and Stream, that anchovies could be found in abundance on 
our coast. He assured them that in season he would 
guarantee to deliver in New York, any day, one hundred 
barrels of anchovies, quite as good as the foreign fish; also 
that pompinoes existed on our coast, but that the fishermen 
did not know how to catch them. Professor Baird ex¬ 
plained to the meeting in his practical, straightforward 
manner the advantage of fish culture, and how in time, it 
was hoped, that shad and salmon would be found in our 
rivers in abundance. Many of the gentlemen present gave 
interesting data of the catch of fishes, and how they might 
be in quantity at one season, and not found at all the next. 
It was exactly in regard to these points, and the determin¬ 
ation of the reasons of the scarcity or abundance of certain 
kinds of|fish, that Professor Baird begged their coopera¬ 
tion in collecting for him the statistics of the fish trade. 
The President of the association promised to give his per¬ 
sonal attention to the matter, and all the members agreed to 
render an account of the fish they disposed of. Professor 
Baird’s plan is to have blanks printed, which will be dis¬ 
tributed among the various large dealers in the city, 
which blanks they will fill up and forward to him from 
time to time. We feel certain that the gentlemen of the 
association will give Mr. Baird their aid. Our own ex¬ 
perience in Fulton Market is, that no class of men can be 
found who, in conjunction with their business, take greater 
interest in the work of the Fish Commissioner, and we 
believe the assistance they will give will prove to be of 
the most valuable character. 
. NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION. 
Sixteenth Annual Convention of the New York 
State Association for the Preservation of Fish 
and Game at Oswego —A Large Attendance and 
an Excited Meeting. 
We are indebted to our correspondent, “Mohawk,” for a 
full report of the proceedings of the New York State As¬ 
sociation’s Convention, held at Oswego last week, the same 
having been furnished conjointly to our valued contempo¬ 
rary, the Turf , Field and Farm, and ourselves. We con¬ 
dense largely the report of the first and second day„’& pro¬ 
ceedings, already published in the Turf :— 
June 22.—The delegates assembled in the Oswego Board 
of Trade Rooms, in the Doolittle House, at eight o’clock, 
and were called to order by the President of the Conven¬ 
tion, Hon. A. C. Mattoon,_ who, in a few appropriate 
remarks, welcomed them on behalf of the citizens of 
Oswego. 
The Recording Secretary, John B. Sage, of Buffalo, 
being unavoidably absent, on motion, Mr. H. L. Davis, of 
the Leatherstocking Club, was chosen Secretary. 
The delegates from the following clubs then presented 
their credentials: 
Andubon Club, Rochester. 
Audubon Club, Buffalo. 
Albion Rifle Sportsmen’s Club, Albion. 
Central City Club, Syracuse. _ 
Dean Richmond Club, Batavia. 
Forrester Club, Buffalo. 
Genesee Sportmen’s Club, Irondequoit. 
Jefferson Sportsmen’s Club, Watertown. 
Livingstone Sportsmen’s Club, Geneseo. 
Leroy Sportsmen’s Club, Leroy. 
Leatherstocking Club, Oswego. 
Lockport Shooting Club, Lockport. 
Monroe County Sportsmen’s Club, Rochester. 
Madison County Sportsmen’s Club, Morrisville. 
Mohawk Game Club, West Troy. 
Niagara Falls Shooting Club, Niagara. 
Onondaga Sportsmen’s Club, Syracuse. 
Phoenix Club, Seneca Falls. 
Queen City Shooting Club, Buffalo. 
W ayne County Sportsmen’s Club, Ciyde. 
The four following new clubs applied for admission and 
were admitted: Skaneateles Sportsmen’s Club, Jordan’s 
Sportsmen’s Club, Mad River Sportsmen’s Club, and llion 
Sportsmen’s Club. 
Besides these there were several county delegates whose 
clubs were not represented in the Convention. 
Mr. Babcock, of the Monroe County Club, Rochester, 
called up his resolution, which, in conformity with the 
by-laws, he had sent to the Committee on Rules and Regu¬ 
lations three months previous to the meeting of the Con¬ 
vention, amending the by-laws to the effect “that no one 
shall contest for prizes offered by this association unless he 
be a member in good standing of some regularly organized 
club of this State or a county delegate, and he must have 
been a resident of the State of New York for six months 
previous to the last annual meeting of the association.” 
Mr. Poucher moved that the by-laws take effect next 
year. 
Mr. Manning, of Syracuse, chairman of the Committee 
on Rules and Regulations, stated that the committee had 
that matter in charge. 
After much discussion, Mr. Flower, of Watertown, 
moved that the report of the committee, which was in 
favor of the resolution, be substituted for the resolution. 
Agreed to. 
The Treasurer’s report was read, which showed as fol¬ 
lows: Receipts during last year, $814.82; disbursements, 
$291.46; balance on hand, $522.86. 
Mr. Murray, of Niagara Falls, invited the Association to 
hold their next meeting there. 
Mr. Peck, of Lockport, offered a resolution that justice 
dictated giving it to any place competent to entertain the 
members who had never had it in preference to one that 
had had it. Considerable discussion followed. 
Mr. Corbett, of Syracuse, moved as a substitute to Mr. 
Peck’s resolution, that Syracuse be designated as the next 
place for holding the Annual Convention. 
On motion of Mr. G. W. Flower, an informal ballot was 
taken, with the following result: Niagara Falls, 17; Water- 
town, 12; Syracuse, 26; Geneseo, 17; Buffalo, 12; Lock- 
port, 5; Oswego, 1. 
F. B. Kloc-k, of Syracuse, and C. L. Burgess, of Lock- 
port, were appointed Captains of the State shoot on the 
Mlowing day, and the Convention adjourned to Tuesday 
evening at eight o’clock. 
Second Day , June 23.—Tuesday was occupied with the 
State shoot, open to all members of clubs in the State be¬ 
longing to the Association, and county delegates—10 birds 
each—the losing side to pay for the birds; and pistol and 
rifle shooting both at short and long range. 
Sides having been chosen, the State shoot, or, as it really 
is, the practice shoot, the value of the birds being all that 
is shot for, the losing side paying for them, commenced. 
As will be seen from the figures I append, it was very 
close, Captain Burgess winning by only four birds. 
Name. 
Killed. 
Name. 
JCUled. 
Klock. 
Burgess. 
.10 
Burroughs. 
.5 
Hudson.. 
. 8 
Peck . 
.‘.10 
Watkevs. 
. 3 
Rumsey. 
Tannei. 
. 3 
Flower. 
. 8 
Strong. 
P. Tompkins. 
. 9 
Hinsdale. 
.8 
Ridley. 
.. 6 
Johnson.:. 
.10 
Church. 
. 3 
Wilrner. 
7 
Mo wry. 
. 6 
Lockwood. 
. 9 
Long... 
. 6 
Lobb. 
. 3 
Mayhew. 
Gerber. 
Murray . 
.. 8 
Barnum. 
. 8 
Fulton. 
. 9 
Turrill. 
. 9 
Nichols. 
W. Tompkins. 
. 8 
Warner. 
. 5 
Sargent. 
. 5 
Hutchinson.. 
Cledennin. 
. 2 
Truman. 
. 8 
Cook. 
e 
Nutting. 
Stevenson. 
. 7 
Griffith. 
. 5 
Crane. 
Patrick. 
. 7 
R. P. Flower. 
. 3 
Weidner. 
. 5 
Rhodes.. 
. 8 
Trowbridge. 
. 6 
Taylor. 
. 4 
Higham.. 
. 7 
Seymour. 
Richmond. 
Kimber, Jr. 
. 4 
Franklin. 
. 9 
. 5 
Catchpole. 
Laverick. 
.. 6 
Cameron 
7 
Roliins. 
Crozier. 
. 4 
Newell. 
. 9 
Hintz. 
. 8 
Dorr. 
7 
G. Smith. 
.10 
Luck.. 
5 
Marsh. 
. 9 
Poucher. 
7 
Allen. 
. 4 
Griffiths. 
.i 
Bowen. 
. 3 
Peer. 
. 9 
Lyman.... 
. 6 
Hooker. 
.8 
Rafferty 
8 
Winslow. 
. 3 
Streator. 
. 8 
Downs. 
.10 
Brown. 
.10 
Soule..-. 
. 9 
Babcock. 
. 6 
Pope... 
. 5 
Porter - . 
6 
Page. 
. 5 
Bishop * ■ ■ .. 
2 
Garrison. 
. 9 
Dingen. 
. 4 
Barber 
E. Loder. 
.10 
Carter... 
. 6 
Gale_.. 
. 9 
Jones. 
. 8 
fc:::;::::.:: 
. 1 
Bedford. 
. 5 
. 8 
General Smith.... 
. 7 
Lucas. 
. 9 
McManus. 
. 2 
Abbey. 
Wright. 
. 8 
Hoag. 
. 6 
Barnes. 
. 81 
Miller.. 
. 7 
Shreves. 
. 9| 
Curry. 
. 3 
Wilson. 
7 
■Sherwood.. 
6 
Remsdell. 
. 4 
Bailey. 
. 7 
Paine. 
. 3 
Marshall.. 
4 
Hoyt... 
. 9 
1 Harman. 
* ’ * 
.6 
Total. 
.352 
| Total. 
.356 
THE LONG RANGE RIFLE SHOT. 
The distance was 300 yards, and the first prize, which 
was won by Mr. Rogers, was a silver-plated ice pitcher. 
Mr. Nichols won the second prize, an opera glass. The 
following is the score: Wm. Ramsdell, Albion, 60 9-16 in.; 
E. B. Rogers, Albion, 32 in.; J. Binley, Albion, 57 in.; 
R. J. Rathbun, Auburn, 39 9-16 in.; C. Farer, Syracuse, 
42 7-16 in.; John Nichols, Syracuse, 37£ in.; W. S. Bar- 
num, Syracuse, 44 3-16 in.; L. Eggleston, Baldwinsville, 
52f in.; E. G. Chase, Geneseo, 47 5-8 in. 
THE SHORT RANGE RIFLE SHOT. 
The distance was 100 yards, off-hand, open globe sights, 
and the first prize, which was a Remington breech-loading 
rifle, was won by O. G. Jones, Central City Club, Syracuse ; 
the second prize, a Hunter’s Pet Rifle, E. G. Chase, of 
Livingstone County Club, Genesseo, won. The following 
is the score: J. Rafferty, 61^ in.; J. Carter, 48 in.; E. G. 
Chase, 44£ in.; S. Y. Rhodes, 46^ in.; L. Barber, 49 in.; 
O. G. Jones, 40f in. 
PISTOL SHOOTING. 
The distance was 15 yards, single barrel, off-hand, fired 
at word. Mr. John B. Higham, Buffalo, won first prize, a 
silver-mounted Smith & Wesson No. 3 revolver, with case. 
J. M. Witrner, Niagara Falls Club, won the second prize, 
two hunting shirts. 
In the evening, at eight o’clock, the Convention assem¬ 
bled again, and after a lengthy and warm discussion finally 
came to a vote, and Watertown was elected by one major¬ 
ity over Niagara Falls. 
and on the 9th of September next as the time; that wc . 
elect five delegates, and that other States be invited to do 
the same. 
Mr. G. W. Flower, of Watertown, and Dr. Rowe, of the 
Mohawk Game Club, warmly advocated the measure. 
The resolutions were adopted. 
Mr. Murray moved that Hon. A. C. Mattoon be the 
chairman of the delegation, and that he appoint the other 
four delegates. Carried. 
The President named Mr. Murray, of Niagara Ealls; Dr. 
Rowe, of Mohawk Game Club, West Troy; George W. 
Flower, of Watertown; Mr. W. J. Babcock, of Monroe 
County. 
Mr. "Flower moved that each delegate to the National 
Association have power to appoint five delegates to ac¬ 
company him. Carried. 
Adjourned to Wednesday evening at eight o’clock. 
Third Day, June 24,.—Fly-casting at half-past eight 
o’clock this morning commenced the sports of the day. 
First prize, an elegant silver-mounted split bamboo fly 
rod. 
Second prize, a silver-mounted fly rod. 
Third prize, No. 1 Orvis fly rod, silver-mounted. 
Fourth prize, Prof. McCord’s double spool and reel line. 
Fifth prize, Fowler’s rubber reel. 
The following is the cast: 
Name. 
R. Wood, Syracuse. 
S. M. Allen, Oswego 
O. Norihrnp, Rqme. 
J. F. Miller, Oswego 
N. W. Wright. .... 
Feet. Inches. 
. 68 6 
. 65 6 
. 63 6 
02 6 
. 56 8 
Fourth Day— Single trap-shooting. Judges, Capt. Bo- 
gardus and C. D. Page, of Rochester; Referee, j. L. 
Paris. The first prize, a gold hunting case watch, pre¬ 
sented by the Oswego lumbermen, was won by E. Hud¬ 
son, of the Central Club of Syracuse. The second prize, a 
silver pitcher, presented by Jules WendeL of Oswego, was 
won by E. B. Hambleton, of the Forrester Club. ’ The 
third prize was won by W. S. Murray of the Phoenix 
Club. 
In the evening the fourth session of the convention was 
called to order, and the following committee was appoint¬ 
ed on the revision of the Constitution and By-Laws: 
W. H. Bowman, Rochester; C. W. Hutchinson, Utica ; 
J. B. Sage, Buffalo ; L. J. Peck, Lockport; S. Green, 
Rochester; S. M. Allen, A. F. Smith, Oswego; J. M. Wh¬ 
in er, Niagara Falls. 
Also the Sub-Committee to attend the National Conven¬ 
tion at Niagara Falls, September 9, 1874, as follows, each 
member of the general delegation having the right to name 
five delegates to accompany him: 
By Dr. Rowe.—F. A. Carroll,F. B. Klock, Syracuse; Col. 
F. G. Skinner, Utica. (The other three to be named here¬ 
after.) 
By Mr. Murray.—Hon. William Pool, Cyrus E. Davis, 
William Samways, Niagara Falls; J. B. Sage, Buffalo; j! 
T. Fullerton, jr., Niagara Falls. 
By Mr. Mattoon.—Delos Dewolf, F. T. Carrington, A. S. 
Page, C. T. Richardson, John G. Kellogg, Oswego. 
By Mr. Babcock.—C. C. Morse, Seth Green, A. B. 
Laniberton, Rochester; Milton Hoag, Seneca Falls; Hora¬ 
tio Seymour, Utica. (Applause.) 
Mr Lamberton of Rochester offered a resolution that no 
betting of money be allowed on the grounds when 
the shooting by members of the association is taking place. 
After an interesting discussion, in which Messrs. Nutting- 
Poucher, Babcock and. Murray took parts, advocating the 
measure, the resolution was passed, and the committee on 
the by-laws directed to report on the same. A compli¬ 
mentary resolution was then offered by Mr. Murray of 
Niagara Falls, as follows: 
Resolved , That the thanks of the Association be returned 
to Hon. A. C. Mattoon for the very courteous, patient and 
efficient manner in which he has conducted its affairs as its 
presiding officer; and also to the Leatherstocking Club of 
Oswego for their hospitable reception, kindly care, the 
fine field and efficient police regulations provided by them 
for the association. 
After a pleasant response on the part of Mr. Mattoon, the 
Convention adjourned sine die. 
Want of space in this issue will prevent our giving in de¬ 
tail the various scores made in the single and double shoot¬ 
ing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last. In our next 
number we shall publish such scores in full for the sake of 
reference. For double birds: E. B. Hambleton and George 
Smith of the Forrester Club of Buffalo, each with nineteen 
birds, divided the first prize, a very fine Remington Breech 
loader. Of the eighteen ties, R. Newell took the second 
prize, the Turf, Field, and Farm Cup. Of the ties of seven¬ 
teen, F. Truman of the llion sportsman’s club won the 
third prize. The ties of sixteen was won by W. S. 
Lansing, who took a Parker belt. 
For single trap-shooting, E. Hudson of the Central City 
Club took the first prize, a Parker gun. In the ties of nine 
the second prize was awarded to R. B. Harmon, of the 
Central City Club, of Syracuse, who carried off the Forest 
and Stream Yase. For the ties of eight, P. Tompkins, of 
the Dean Richmond Club, of Batavia, won the third prize, 
a pocket rifle. The fourth prize was given to W S. Lans¬ 
ing of the Forrester Club of Buffalo. The Dean Richmond 
Cup was won by the Forrester Club of Buffalo with a score 
of 50. 
—The following from the Field, shows that eggs of birds 
will stand long transit from India to England. It is proba¬ 
bly not as much the length of the voyage as the extreme 
heat which may spoil the eggs. A correspondent of the 
Field, W. J. S., writes as follows:— ■ 
OFFICERS ELECTED. 
The Convention proceeded to ballot for officers as fol¬ 
lows, and they were elected : 
President, George W. Flower, Watertown; First Yice- 
President, L. J. Peck, Lockport; Second Yice President, 
N. W. Nutting, Oswego; Recording Secretary, J. B. Sage, 
Buffalo; Corresponding Secretary, Charles R. Skinner, 
Watertown; Treasurer, S. M. Spencer, Rochester. Stand¬ 
ing Committee—Charles Burgess, Lockport; H. C. Tanner, 
Oswego; James Maiming, Syracuse; W. H. Bowman, 
Rochester; W. J. Babcock, Rochester. 
A NATIONAL CONVENTION. 
Mr. Mattoon called Vice President Klock to the chair 
and advocated taking steps for a National Convention. 
He offered resolutions that this Convention indorse the 
call for a National Convention, issued in the American 
Sportsman , and that we name Niagara Falls as the place, 
Two or three years after my return from India in 1861, a 
friend .sent me a sitting of thirteen partridge Cochin lffin 
eggs from Bombay, which were packed very tightly in a 
box in bran, with thick folds of paper inside the box at 
top and' bottom. These eggs I was informed were quite 
fresh, being laid the day previous and the one on which 
the steamer was despatched from Bombay. Three chickens 
only out of the thirteen eggs, were hatched (one cock and 
two hens, if I recollect right), all the other eggs being rot¬ 
ten; and these three grew remarkably large and fine fowls. 
The loss ©f seventy-five per cent, of the eggs is not of 
course a good result. The result of this experiment is, 
however, useful to us, as it seems to show that the eggs of 
our own game birds might be sent to England without 
much risk. It is, however, one question to hatch out the 
birds in England, and another one to raise the progeny. 
