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CINCINNATI, O.— The trap shooters of this city axe agog over the 

 new team tropby which is to he shot for by rhe gun clubs of this city, 

 comprising: the Cincinnati, Independents, Cosmopolitan, Price Hill, 

 East End and Columbia gun clubs, in a series of clay-pigeon matches 

 for one of the handsomest gold medals ever shot for in this country. 

 Mr. Al Bandle, who donates the medal, has made the following con- 

 ditions to govern the contest and entries: The medal to be open to 

 any teams of five men from any regularly organized gun club organ- 

 ization in Hamilton county only; each club to name its five men and 

 two substitutes two weeks prior to the opening shoot, and thereafter 

 to shoot five of the seven men originally named; the match to he at 

 20 single American clay-birds each man, 18yds. rise, National Gun 

 Association rules to govern. The medal is to be known as the "Ban- 

 die Trophy," and shot for on the 22d of each month, beginning April 

 22, on the grounds of the Independent Gun Club, after which one 

 match will be shot on the grounds of the different clubs entered for 

 competition. Both H. McMurchey (McDuff ) and Al Bandle are barred 

 from competing. 



CRESCENT GUN CLUB.— Waltham, Mass , April 26.— A gun club 

 has been organized here to be known as the Crescent Gun Club. The 

 objects of said club are to promote trap and wing shooting. The 

 f olio wing officers have been chosen: President, E.Davis; Treasurer, 

 C Palmer; Secretory, R. G. Marshall; Board of Directors, C. Palmer, 

 H. Whiting and N. Scribner. The club have purchased traps and en- 

 tered upon active duty (or sport) last Saturday. The score made was 

 poor, owing partly to defective traps and inexperienced trappers. 

 We look for some good sport this summer, as the boys are quite en- 

 thusiastic and much friendly rivalry exists. We have elected Mr. 

 John Higgins, one of our best shots, to the dignity of captain of the 

 tea m . — Rail-Bird. 



FIRST GERMAN GUN CLUB OF NEW YORK. — At the March meet- 

 ing it was decided to have a pigeon shoot every month instead of, as 

 hitherto, quarto-annually. The first of these shoots came off on 

 Wednesday, March 17, at Schwalenberg's Park, Long Island City. 

 Birds were sprung from five traps, 21yds. rise, 7 birds per man, both 

 barrels. The effect of contrary winds can be seen in the scores: 

 Goetz 2, J. Grau 3. Bockelman 3, Nowak 5, P. Neusch 3, Pfaender 6, 

 Robeno 4, Goerlitz 5, Meyer 3, Pfaff 3, Schwalenberg 5, Garvin 3, 

 Opperman 4, A. Neusch 2, Blaisch 5. The prize, which was a sum in 

 cash, was won by F. W. Pfaender— 6 out of 7 killed.— F. B. 



SAN ANTONIO, April 2.— Editor Forest and Stream: I would 

 like to make the f ollowing anuouueement respecting the ninth annual 

 tournament of the Texas State Sportsmen's Association, which will 

 be held at San Antonio commencing May 18 and lasting 4days. Don't 

 fail to visit us, as we expect to have the finest shotgun entertainment 

 ever given in this State. Fourteen matches will be on our pro- 

 gramme, including team and Individual match for the championship 

 of the State. Six live bird and 8 artificial target matches,, the latter 

 consisting of red birds, blue rocks, American birds, clay-pigeons and 

 blackbirds; 8 and 4 elegant specials in each match, also large purs© 

 for best average. Programmes will be ready April 18, and mailed on 

 application. — A. Thiell, Sec'y, 



OHIO.— At the meeting of the Central Ohio Shooting Association 

 held April 23, it was decided to hold the first association shoot at 

 Columbus May 18 and 19. 



OTTAWA.— The St. Hubert Gun Club tournament has been post- 

 poned to June 29, owing to the difficulty in getting live birds. 



MIDDLESEX VS. JFRSEY CITY HEIGHTS —A very enjoyable 

 time was had on the grounds of the Jersey City Heights Gun Club, 

 Marion, on the 21st inst. The first of a series of matches between 

 the Middlesex Gun Club and the former took place, 20 men each club, 

 25yds. rise, 8 birds per man, J. C. H. G. 0. rules to govern (that Is gun 

 to be below elbow until the bird is on the wing), use of both barrels, 

 but second barrel to count but half bird. The day was everything 

 one could wish. The sportsmen were out in full force, there being 

 representatives from nearly a dozen other clubs from Jersey, Long 

 Island, New York and even Connecticut. The birds were an exceed- 

 ing good lot, having been selected by "old South Paw" especially for 

 the occasion, aDd there was not a duffer or a squealer in the lot, 

 which may account to a certain extent for the low score of some. 

 The chowder prepared under the supervision of oaterer Carmody 

 was, of course, first-class, and the encomiums on the same were loud 

 and often, some 50 gallons being put "wbere it would do the most 

 good." Jerry Maher was captain of the J. C. H. team with Mr. Ste- 

 vens in same capacity for the Middlesex, Henry Siegler, referee; 

 Major J. S. Hutchinson, judge for Middlesex: Geo. B. Eaton, ditto for 

 J. C. H.; G, F. Sutberlaug, of Jersey City Evening Journal, official 

 scorer, with Al Heritage grand master of ceremonies -'and all over 

 the ground." Everything passed off in the most friendly and satis- 

 factory manner, particularly so for the Middlesex, as they expected 

 (so they said) to be beaten by a far greater number. But as the 

 match was only for the birds and a good time, we opine the Mid- 

 dlesexes went home well satisfied, having lost the match by only 7 

 birds against the champion club of the country. As in all matches, 

 especially where so many are engaged, some have better luck than 

 others in regard to hard or easy birds. This wag especially the case 

 with Dr. Bird. J. R. Vorhees and Mr. Robinson. But the shooting of 

 the third squad of the J C. H. was simply abominable. The squad 

 that was considered the strongest and most reliable proved to be 

 right the reverse. Cummins, always good for 6 or 7, got only 4; 

 Townsend, an old shot, almost a professional, got but 4%, and Out- 

 water, another professional, couldn't hit an elephant. Quintan, too. 

 generally sure for 7 straight, retires with only 5, and Geo. Baier! 

 What under the blue heavens was the matter with him? One oC the 

 Jersey's most even shooters scores 5 goose eggs in succession and 

 gets but 2 out of his 8. But then we felt proud of "old reliable" No. 

 I (Uncle Billy H.), and reliable No. 2 (Uncle Billy S.). They are al- 

 ways safe to bet on, and the stakes come to the right side. Some of 

 the members of the Middlesex had exceeding hard birds, among 

 whom especially were Yorhees, Smith and Squires. Of course, there 

 were some excellent good kills on both sideR and they were heartily 

 cheered. It is but justice to say that the Middlesex Club lost two 

 dead birds scored against them in their throwing up the gun above 

 the elbow before the bird was on the wing. Had they been promptly 

 challenged they would have lost more. It is a good rule to enforce, 

 for how would a sportsman look in the field poking around with his 

 gun up near tiie armpit before he sees his game? Upon the whole 

 the boys had a good time, and we hope to be present at the return 

 match on the new grounds of the Middlesex not far in the future, 

 where, in all human probability, the result will be reversed, and 

 more so, for they are all good fellows and know how to handle their 

 breechloaders. Al's setter Duke did the retrieving, and as usual, did 

 it well. The following is the score as shot in squads: 



Middlesex. 

 First Squad. 

 Vorhees.. 1 



Force 1 1 1 



Clark 1 \% 0J4 



Gaddis.,.1 110 1 



Second Squad. 

 Kramer... 1 1U>£ 1 ^ 



Chapman l l« 1— 'Ay, 



Greeley... 1 1 % 1 1 l 1-Oii 



Day 1 111111 1-8 ' 



Rodolph..! \Yk 1 i}4 0-5 



Jersey Ci'y Heights. 

 First Squad. 



Earns 1 ^ 1 ujj 1 1-5 



Leroy 1 10 111' 



Holcomb..O 11111 

 Hughes... 1 



Robinson. 1 0^ 0— 1J£ Bird 1 £| 1 



Second Squad. 

 Berkery..lJ^ 1111 1 U-7 

 Cannon. ,.1 0' 0101 11-5 

 Headclen..l 1^0011 1— 5« 

 B Payne. .1 1111 1—6 

 Burdett...! 1 1 1 1 1 0—6 



27^ 29>$ 

 Third Squad. 

 Cummins.0 0% 1 1 0U 1—4 

 1—4)^ Townsend 1 1U f 1— 4U 

 1-7 Siegler.. 11111 0-6j| 



0— 2U Outwater.l 1 0U-i!U 

 Quinlan ..10111001-5 



Third Squad. 

 Williams .0 1 1 1 1 1-5 



Jobs 1110 



Dicliins...l 11111 

 Smith ..0 1 Q}£ 

 Shephard.l 10 1 



1—5 



24 22U 

 Fourth Squad. Fourth Squad. 



Miller 1 1 1 1 1^-5^ H v. Lengerke.l 1 1 1 1 1-6 



Terry 1 10 1110 1—6 Sieb 1 1 1U l 0—416 



Craft 0U 1111^1-6 Baier 1 1 -2 



Squires... 1 1 1^-3)6 W Payne. 1111111-7 



Campbell.1 1 .0 1 1 1 l 1-7 J v. LeDgerke.l 1110 11-6 



Total. 



28 



Killed. Missed. 

 ...98 62 



25^ 



Killed. Missed. 



Total 105 55 



Jacobstaff. 



STAUNTON GUN CLUB, April 20.— Twenty single clays, 3 Ligow- 

 sky traps, 16yds. rise, National Gun Association rules: 



Allen 01110101101100101111—13 Alby 11110111010011101011—14 



Nelson ....IllllllllllllOllOUl— 18 Whittle.. ..11111111111111111111— 20 

 Cochran ..010001 1011010 001101— 10 Summer'n 10111111111111010H1-17 

 Cushing... 111111101 0011111011—15 Schaffer. .00011110000011100011— 9 

 Crowder...ll01Q0l010110l0100Il-ll . 



Whittle, 5 clays. 30yds. rise: 11111-5. 



Whittle, Summerson and Barganiin will shoot in a team match at 

 Haserstown, Md., in May. 



WINCHESTER, Ind . , April 1 4.— The Winchester Gun Club field their 

 flrst annual shooting to-dav, and scored as follows: 



W Norton 1111001010—6 S D Coats 1100000100-3 



Ed Djggs 1010101010—5 M C Nelson 0000100001-2 



C Rookette 1100011100—5 Rech Wells 1100000001-3 



NEW ENGLAND TRAP SHOOT.— The first day of the tournament 

 of the New England Trap Shooters' Association was held at Walnut 

 Hill April 21, under very favorable conditions, both of weather and 

 attendance. As will be seen by the scores appended, Mr. Stark won 

 the individual badge on a clean score. The scores: 



1. Six clav birds, 3 traps.— Eager first, Snow, Renaud and Bates 

 second. Tinker and Dickey third, Nichols and Gray fourth. 



2. Three pair clay pigeons— Cooper and Stark first, Eager second, 

 Faulkner and Nichols third, Williams fourth. 



3. Six blackbirds, 3 angles— Curtis and Stark first, Allen and 

 Williams second, Snow tnird, Nichols and Dickey fourth. 



4. Three pair clay-pigeons— Cooper first, Bates second, Lovejoy 

 and Williams third,' Allen fourth. 



5. Three pair clay pigeons— Cooper first, Buffington second, Nichols 

 and Eager third. Williams fourth. 



6. Seven blackbirds, straightaway— Eager and Faulkner first, Stan- 

 ton second, Lovejoy and Cooper third, Bates and Allen fourth. 



7. Nine clay-pigeons, 3 traps— Cooper and Dickey first, Bates and 

 Lovejoy second, Tinker third, Buffington fourth. 



8. Three pair clay-pigeons— Stanton first, Dickey second, Adams 

 and Eager third, Lovejoy and Curtis fourth. 



9. Six blackbirds, 3 aDgles— Pond first, Aldoes second, Dickey and 

 Stanton third, Renaud and Curtis fourth. 



10. Badge match sweep— Stark first, Stanton and Charles second, 

 Faulkner, Buffln?ton and Bates third, Eager and Lovejoy fourth. 

 Conditions— 9 singles and 8 pair of doubles: 



Stark 111111111-0 11 11 11-6-15 



Stanton 111111111-9 11 10 11-6-14 



Charles 111111111-9 11 11 10—5—14 



Bates 111111111-9 11 11 00-4—18 



Buffington 110111111-8 11 10 11-5—13 



Faulkner 111011111-8 11 10 11-5—13 



Eager 110101110-6 11 11 11—6-12 



Lovejoy 101111111-8 11 10 10-4-12 



Dickey ' 100011111-6 11 01 11-5-11 



Allen 111101110—7 10 11 10-4—11 



Lawson II 1101 111— 8 10 10 10—3—11 



Pond 110101011-6 11 11 10-5-11 



11. Three pair clay-pigeons— Williams. Stanton and Kirkwood first, 

 Papanti, Faulkner and Tinker second, Bates and Buffington third, 

 Lewis fourth. 



12. Seven blackbirds, straightaway— Stanton and Lovejoy first, 

 Knowles and Snow second, Bates. Dickey and Kirkwood third, Faulk- 

 ner fourth. 



13. Nine clay-pigeons. 3 traps— Adams, Stanton, Stark and Allen 

 first, Bates second, Hall third, Lovejoy fourth. 



14. Three pair clay pigeons— Dickey first, Lewis and Bates second, 

 Eager and Faulkner third, Nichols fourth. 



15. Six blackbirds, 3 angles— Adams, Stark, Allen and Buffington 

 first, Dickey second, Nichols and Knowles third, Charles fourth. 



16. Miss and out, clay birds, 21yds.— Eager and Cooper divided. 



17. Three pair clay-pigeons — Curtis and Bates first, Stanton and 

 Williams second, Buffington and Allen third, Faulkner fourth. 



18. Seven blackbirds, straightaway. 21yds.— Dickey and Lovejoy 

 first, Knowles second, Bates third, Buffington fourth. 



19. Six clay -pigeons— Russell, Kirkwood, Allen and Snow first, 

 Cooper and Lovejoy second, Williams and Lawson third, Aldoes 

 fourth. 



20. Three pair clay-pigeons— Curtis first, Stanton and Eager second, 

 Bates and Lovejoy third, Aldoes and Dickey fourth. 



21. Six clay-pigeons— Stanton, Dickey and Snow first, Lovejoy, 

 Cooper and Stark second, Eager third, Hall fourth, 



22. Seven clay-pigeons, straightaway- Lovejoy and Cooper first, 

 Curtis and Bates second, Stanton and Knowles third. Eager fourth. 



The tournament was finished on the 22d. The challenge team badge 

 was won by the M. R. A. team. The standard of the shooting was as 

 good as the average at large meetings and some excellent scores 

 were made. Following are the records: 



1. 8ix clay-pigeons, three traps— Stark and Cooper first, Holden and 

 Dickey second, Buffington and Swift third, Charles and Nichols 

 fourth. 



2. Three pair clay-pigeons— Holden first, Snow and Swift second, 

 Eager third, Sturtevant and Lovejoy fourth. 



3. Five blackbirds straightaway— Swift and Stark first, Charles 

 and Snow second, Lovejoy and Eagsr third, Nichols and Holden 

 fourth. 



4. Nine clay-pigeons, three traps— Holden and Stark first. Eager 

 second, Schaefer and Stanton third, Swift fourth. 



5. Three pair clay-pigeons — Buffington and Schaefer first, Dickey 

 second, Eager third, Nichols and Lovejoy fourth. 



6. six blackbirds, three angles— Lovejoy first, Gilinan second, Hol- 

 den third, Dickey fourth. 



7. Team badge match, sweepstake— Schaefer and Stanton first, 

 Dickey and Fauikner second, Law and Lovejoy third. 



!. Three pair clay-pigeons. Schaefer and Eager first, Stanton, 

 Nichols, Cooper and Stark second, Charles and Knowles third, Buff- 

 ington fourth. 



9. Seven blackbirds, straightaway— Buffington, Cooper and Dickey 

 first, Adams second, Knowles third, Loring and Eager fourth. 



10 8ix8ingle and three pairs clay-pigeons— Eager and Stark first, 

 Buffington and Hall second, Stanton and Dickey third, Gilman and 

 Schaefer fourth. 



11. Six blackbirds, three angles— Eager first, Dickey, Swift and 

 Gilman second, Bailey and Schaefer third, Short and Hall fourth. 



12. Nine clav-pieeons, three traps— Stark and Gilman first, Dickey 

 and Law second. Smith third. 



13 Three pairs clay-pigeons— Stanton, Schaefer and Eager first, 

 Starlr second, Buffington third, Lawson and Nichols fourth. 



14. Five blackbirds, straightaway— Dickey, Adams and Knowles 

 first, Snow and Pond second, Bartlett, Faulkner and Bailey third, 

 Nichols fourth. 



15. Miss and out. blackbirds, 21yds. rise— Swift first. 



16. Seven clay-pigeons, straisrhtaway— Lawson. Stanton and Swift 

 first, Dickey, Schaefer and Pond second, Eager, Faulkner and Gilman 

 third. Snow and Bartlett fourth. 



17. Six clay-pigeons- Eager and Dickey first. Cooper and Swift 

 second, Stanton and Knowles third, Nichols fourth. 



18.. Three pair clay-pigeons— Eager and Stanton first, Dickey and 

 Schaefer second, Lawson, Short and Faulkner third, Swift and Nichols 

 fourth. 



19. Five blackbirds, straightaway— Swift and Dickey first, Stanton 

 and Knowles second. Pond and Adams third.. 



20. Novelty match, six clay -pigeons —Eager first. Adams and Gil- 

 man fcecond. Knowles and Stanton third. Short fourth. 



21. Six clay-pigeons— Knowles and Dickey first, Nichols and Swift 

 second. Pond and Adams third. 



22. Seven clay -pigeoDS— Stanton and Snow first, Pond and Dickey 

 second, Adams third. 



Gold Team Badge Match. 

 M. R. A. Team. 



Faulkner 011110110-6 



Lawson 101111110—7 



Lovejoy 111011000—5 



Curtis 111111111-9 



Dickey 010110111—6 



Wellington Gun Club Team. 



Stanton 111101111—8 



Buff urn 011101111-7 



Snow... 001110011—5 



Francis 111000101—5 



Schaefer : 111111011—8 _. 



The Massachusetts Rifle Association team will hold the challenge 

 badge until it is competed for again. 



SACRAMENTO, Cal., April 18.— The Forester Gun Club held itsfirst 

 monthly shoot of the season at Agricultural Park to-day, 16 of the 

 members participating. The club departed from its usual practice 

 with one barrel, and adopted Hurlingbam rules— both barrels. 30yds. 

 13 birds each. The pigeons were a fair lot, and, as a strong wind was 

 blowing, carrying the birds swiftly in a right quartering direction, the 

 shooters were compelled to be quick and to use good judgment. As 

 it was the first shoot of the club under these rules, the score was un- 

 expectedly good, being as follows: 



WE Gerber lUlllllOHO— 10 Rushtaller 1111110011 ll— 10 



JWTodd 011111111001- 9 J Gerber.... OllOUlIllll— 10 



Schroth 101110010110—7 O Miller 11111' 100010— 7 



H Gerber 111101111111—11 Hamilton..... 111110000011— 7 



Kane 100111111010— 8 Coffey 111111111110-11 



Hotz 110000101000— 4 W B Miller 1001 01 010001— 4 



Ankener 111010100011— 7 Watson 111111110111-11 



Kilgariff 101011011100— 7 Zuver 001010011111— 7 



H. Gerber, Coffey and Watson shot off their tie on 11 at three pairs 

 of birds each, Gerber killing 2, and Coffey and Watson 4 each. The 

 last two shot off again, and Watson won, killing 5 to his opponent's 3. 



SOUTH MANCHESTER, Conn., April 53.— The Manchester Gun Club 

 opened the season to day with the following scores: 



M White lllO'lUOOlllllOllll-16 



F E Watkins .-.111011 100101 11 1 00 111—14 



O Treat 10111111101100100001-12 



W B Cheney ..' .,..10001101110011110011— 12 



W C ChenCy..... 11101101100011010001—11 



J Sbewry 11111100000000001101— 9 



W Hyde ,11101010000010001110—9 



G Pearl 11110011001100000101—10 



The next meet will be on Tuesday, May 4, and every second Tues- 

 day throughout the summer.— W. 



11 01 11—5-11 

 01 00 11-3—10 

 10 11 11—5—10 



10 10 11-4-13 



11 11 11-5—11—55 



00 11 11—4-12 



01 01 11—4 -11 

 11 11 00-4—9 

 11 11 00-4- 9 



10 10 11—4—12—53 



TOPSHAM, Me., April 22.-The annual shoot of the Riverside Club 

 was held to-day, and everbody bad a good time, the club being repre- 

 sented by 16 shooters, besides a good numberor spectators. The day 

 was perfect, but the average scores were not quite up to the usual 

 point, it being the first shoot of the season. There were two matches 

 shot, the first being the regular match at 20 birds, all single shooting, 

 consisting of 10 blue rocks and 10 clay-pigeons, for the club badges, 

 three in number. The second, a match at 25 single clav-bii as for 

 1,000 Climax shells, donated by Mr. Chas. W. Dimick, of Boston. 

 Shoot No. 1. 



Keene HlOOOllilOlllOOlOlO-12 G Strout . .01001100000100001101— 7 



G Goud. ..00011101101111101010—12 C Goud. .. .10110100010111100011— 11 

 S Strout... 0100001111001 1010001- 9 Greenleaf .10011100000110001011— 9 

 Alexander 11111101111111111110-18 Crocker.. .00110000001101011110— 9 

 A Goud.... 00100211011111010100-11 Winslow. .10001111001110001111— 12 



M Hall 11000011010101110110—11 Simpson. ..1000001 100001001 01 00— 6 



A Hall ....lllOlOOniOlOOllllOl— 12 Cornish.. .11011000101000011101— 10 



Purinton... 0011 1110011010010001— 10 Tate OOOliOlOlOOOOOOOOlOl— 6 



Ties shot off in No. 2: Alexander first, Winslow second, M. C. Hall 

 third. 



Shoot No. 2. 



Keene 1110011111101101001101100-16 



Goud, G H 0001101101011111011110100—15 



Alexander 1110111111011111111111111-23 



Goud, A Q 1101101110001111111110101—17 



Hall, MO 1101011110111011111011111—20 



Hall, A E.... 1100101010101111110110111-17 



Purinton 1110101110111110011111011—19 



Winslow 1110001100011011101111111—17 



Simpson 1101010111101010001100010—13 



Cornish 1000110001110000101010111—12 



Goud, C 1110110011010110110111010—16 



Strout, S 1110011101000110111011110-16 



Alexander first, M. C. Hall second, Purinton third, ties on 17 divided 

 fourth.— Chas. Goun, Sec'y. 



MOBILE, Ala., April 20.— The monthly shoot of the teams of the 

 Y. P. G. Club, captained by Messrs. Weems and Pollard, resulted as 

 follows: 



Capt Pollard 1111111110-9 Capt Weems 0000000000-0 



Wagner llOOOlOlOO— 4 Lott 0000000001—1 



Shelton 0000100010- 2 Vizard 11101011 11— 8 



Cowart 0001000001—2 Fountain 1100010111^7 



Ladd 1000000000-1 Alvarez 0000101000-2 



Tunstall 0010010000—2—20 Hill 000001 1 000—2—20 



The shoot was for the gold medal and was won by Capt. Pollard. 



SAN FRANCISCO, April 18.— There were three clay-pigeon shoots 

 at the Bay View House to-day between Coykendall, Anderson, Dun- 

 shee, Hamilton and Fanning. The first was for five birds, $2.50 

 entrance money, with single pot, which resulted as follows: 



Coykendall OllOl— 3 Hamilton 11010-3 



Anderson 10101—3 Fanning 10110-3 



Dunshee . . . .- 10111—4 



The second, under the same money conditions, with 10 birds, was 

 as follows: 



Coykendall 0101111110-7 Hamilton 1011011111— 8 



Anderson 0100000100—2 Fanning 1001111011—7 



Then came another shoot with 15 single birds and $5 entrance fee. 

 with the following result; 



Johu Fanning 011101110111011—11 



James Fanning 100001101000010— 5 



Hamilton 010001110101010— 7 



Join the National Gun Association.— Send 10 cents, for handbook 

 giving all information, to the Secretary. Matt R. Freeman, Genera] 

 Manager. F. C. Ethepidge, Secretary and Treasurer, Macon, Ga. 

 Board of Directors: Dr. L. E. Russell, Springfield, O. ; C. M. Stark, 

 Winchester, Mass. ; J. Von Lengerke, New York city; Washington A. 

 Coster, Flatbush, L. I.; Wm. G. Cooper, Savannah, Ga. ; E. A. Craw- 

 ford, Tallahassee, Fla.; M. R. Freeman, W. W.Parker and F. C. 

 Etheridge, Macon, Ga..— Adv. 



Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to Forest anp 

 Stream their addresses, with name, membership, signals, etc , of 

 their clubsv and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 

 reports of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 

 requested to forward to Forest anp Stream their addresses, with 

 logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local waters, 

 drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items relating 

 to the sport. 



FIXTURES. 



Mohican Races every Thursday through the season. 

 May 1— Brooklyn C. 0., Challenge Cup and Paddling Race. 

 May 15— Brooklyn C. C, Sailing Race. 

 May 22— Knickerbocker C. C Spring Regatta. 

 May 29. 30, 31— Connecticut Meet, Calla Shasta Grove. 

 May 29, 30, 31— Hudson River Meet, Coddington's Dock, Roundout. 

 May 30— Mohican Cruise, Susquehanna River. 

 May 31— Pittsburgh Regatta. 

 June 12— Brooklyn C. C. Paddling Race. 

 July 10— Brooklyn OC. Paddling Race. 

 Aug. 7— Brooklyn C. C, Paddling Race. 

 Aug, 15-29— A. C. A. Meet, Grindstone Island. 

 Sept. 4— Rrooklyn C. C, Paddling Race. 

 Sept. 18— Brooklyn CO., Sailing Races. 

 Sept. 25— Brooklyn C. C. Challenge Cup. 



THE A. C. A. MEET. 



WE give below the report of the regatta committee and the pro- 

 gramme for the races of 1886. The races are substantially the 

 same as last year, and the rules are unchanged. The racing in '85 

 was so successful that we may expect still better results in the com- 

 ing season, and it appears now as though the rules and programme 

 would be little altered lor some time to come, unless by the addition 

 of other classes. It will be remembered that an objection has been 

 made by the owners of the heavy canoes to the races open to them, 

 but no practical suggestion has been made to remedy the trouble, 

 and apart from them, we believe the rules and programme meet with 

 the general approbation of those who race and who are certainly 

 the best judges. It is evident that no further extension of the list of 

 races is possible, owing to the time and labor involved this year, and 

 in the luture every effort must be made to keep down the list as far 

 as is consistent with lair play to the majority. Any fixed rule must 

 operate adversely in some isolated cases; but those at present en- 

 forced seem to meet the wants of canoeists very fully, and to give a 

 fair chance to almost all, Complaints are heard at limes from those 

 who are not familiar, through non-attendance at a meet, with their 

 practical working, but there is no organization of similar character 

 in boating or yachting which has been so successful in its racing 

 legislation; 



To the Members of the A. O. A.: 



Gentlkmen— The regatta committee beg to advise the following 

 programme lor the 1886 meet at Grindstone Island. 



As will be seen, there is not much change Jrom last year. The 

 number of events has been cut. down, thus making the programme 

 shorter, whluh will give more time for cruising, special races etc. 



There was some thought of combining the paddling classes II. and 

 III. or III. and IV, but it was considered best to let them remain as 

 they are for this year, when the matter could be decided, 



Rules for the tournament will be advised as soon as possible. 



Definite information in respect to the trophv will be published in 

 Forest and Stream and Canoeist at an early date. 



We trust our efforts will meet the approval of the A. C. A.: 

 PROGRAMME. 

 First Day, Monday, August 23. 



No, 1. 9:30 A. M.-Paddling Class II., 1 mile. 



No. 2. 9:45 A. M.-Paddling Class IV, 1 mile. 



No. 3. 10:00 A. M.— Sailing Novices Classes A and B, no limits to 

 rig or ballast, (open only to members who never sailed a cauoo prior 

 to Sept. 1, 1885), 1M miles. 



No. 4. 11:00 A. St.— Paddling Class I. (This race exempt from "1 

 man 1 canoe" rule), 1 mile. 



No. 5. 11:30 A. M.-Paddling Class III., 1 mile. 



No. C. 2:00 P. M. — Paddling tandem. Classes III. and IV., 1 mile. 



No. 7. 2:30 P. M.— Sailing Class B, sail limited to 75ft., any ballast, 

 3 miles. 



No. 8. 3:00 P. M.— Sailing Class A, sail limited to 50ft., any ballast, 

 3 miles. ■ 



No. 9. 4:00 P. M.— Upset race, any Class II. or larger canoe (no 

 •special appliances allowed, at signal every canoe must be turned 

 oompletely over), 20Ult. 



Second Day, Tuesday, August 24. 



No. 10. 9.:30 A. M.— Paddling Class IV. (canoe and load must weigh 

 at least 200 pounds) 1 mile. 



No. li. 9:45 A. M.— Paddling Class IH. (canoe and load must weigh 

 at least 160 poundsl ,1 mile. 



No. 12. 10:00 A. M.— Paddling and Sailing combined, Classes A and 



