Dec. 26, 18B6.] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
819 
The Interstate Association's Annual Meetingp^ 
JIKBTtNQ OF THE STOCKHOLDERS. 
The annual meeting of the stoCtholdefB cf the Inters^^nte Associa- 
tion was held at Taylor's Hotel. Jersey Oity, N. J , Dec. ir. The As- 
•Sociatjon having been incorporated under the laws ot the State of 
New Jersey. It is always nectasary that Its annual tneetlng be held 
within the borders of that State. There ^as a capital attendance at 
the meeting, the flrm of Parker Bros., of Merlden, Corn., being the 
only member of the Association that was unrepresented. 
Paul North, the representatlre of the Cleveland Target Co,, took 
the chair in the absence of the president, Mr. Chas. Tatbam, of 
Tatham & Bros. Mr. Elmer K. Shaner. manager of the Association, 
acted as apsistant secretary. The calling of the roll was the first 
business. The following is a list of those present and the firms repre- 
sented by them: Cleveland Target Co.. Paul North; Laflin & Rand 
Powder Co., Ed Taylor; Hazard Powder Co.. J. L. Lequin; E C. Pow- 
der Co., NoelE Money; Winchester Repeating Arms Co.. Irby Ben- 
nett; Du Pont Powder Co., E. 8, Lentilhon; Union Metallic Cartridge 
Co., J. A. H. rtreasel; by proxy, Tatham & Bros.. Von Lengerke & 
Detmold^ and Leroy Shot and Lead Co, The honorary members were 
represented as follows: Ameritan Meld, Major J. M Taylor; Shoot- 
ing and FUhing, Jacob Pentz; Forest and Stream Pub. Co., Edward 
Badks. 
After the reading of the minutes of the last ainnual meeting, held 
Deo, 17, 1896, on motion by Mr. Lequin. seconded by Mr. Bennett, 
Messrs. Laflin & Rand and E. I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co. weife 
admitted to membership in the Association. 
The manager's report was then read by Mr. Shaner, as follows: 
TBB MANAfSKH'S KBPORT. 
To Hie Prendeilt, O^era and Members of the Interstate Association: 
Qkntlembn— I herewith submit the following report of the transac- 
tions of the manager's ofiBce for the Feason of 1898. 
1 fear it would be rather wearisome were I to read the entire statis- 
tical data In connection with the year's work, and therefore I have 
hereunto annexed a copy of the "Review of Tournaments," which 
coptains all such Infortnatlon clearly and fully outlined. 
The work accomplished and the success attained during the year 
now closing is far in advance of that of any preceding season in the 
history of the Association. When we consider the feet that tourna- 
ments were generally given at points where interest in the sport was 
lagging, and where the method of conducting an up-to-date tourna- 
ment was practically unknown, it is readily apparent that many ob- 
stacles had to be overcome before success was assured. Therefore 
the outcome of the season's work is highly encouraging in every sense 
of the word. , „, , ,^ 
At a meeting of the classlflcation and tournament committee, held 
shortly after the last annual meeting, it was decided to devote the first 
part of the season of 1896 to the South, and the latter part to tbn New 
England States of Maine, Kew Hampshire and Vermont. Nodiffleulty 
was encountered in matting arrangements for tournaments in the 
Southern territory, and in Maine and Vermont; but it was found im- 
practicable to arrange for one in the State of New Hampshire. The 
statistical data contained in the "Review of^Tournaments" siiows con- 
clusively that the tournament committee has no reason to regret its 
selection of the points named. 
GRAKD AMKRIOAN HANDICAP OF 1896. 
The season opened with the Grand American Handicap, hrfd at 
Elkwood Park, near Long Branch, N. J. While it was the greatest 
live-bird event ever held in America, eclipsing all previous events of 
this charactor, it was most seriously marred by a very severe snow- 
Storth, which set in after all arrangements had been made for the 
opening of the tournament. When the storm abated, the night pre- 
vious to the day advertised for thn opening, snow over a foot deep 
covered the ground, thus necessitating a great amount of extra and 
unlooked-for labor prior to the commencement of the shooting. The 
storm injured a most perfectly equipped and arranged tournament, 
for which the Association is justly deserving of credit. The leadine 
factor in the success of the totirnament was to my mind the methods 
adopted for dividing the purse in the main event, whereby a great 
number of contestants participated in the division of the money. I 
would strongly 8 dvocnte a continuance of the same method, with a 
slight amendment thereto, at future Grahd American Handicaps. 
TARGET TOURNAMENTS. 
The inanimate target season opened with the tournament given at 
Charleston. S, C. It is pleasing to note that the Association's work 
throughout the South is engaging the attention of many of the local 
sportsmen, and that several radical changes which hav been made 
for the betterment and advancement of their interests are due to the 
well-directed efforts of our organization. 
The Charleston tournament was largely attended by trap-shooters 
from far and near, and it served to awaken a renewed interest 
throughout that entire section of the South. 
The next tournament was given at Birmingham, Ala. A modern 
tournament had never been given at Birmingham prior to the time of 
this one, and naturally ereat enthusiasm was manifested, which re- 
sulted in quite a number of new beginners taking part. This was 
•frery encouraging, and it wmld appear that the aims and objects of 
the Interstate Association will not be neglected in that section. A 
continuous rain during the two days' shooting no doubt materially 
Interfered With the greater success of the tournament. 
The Association then moved its paraphernalia to Natchez, Miss. 
There was a time when Natchez was noted as one of the most promi- 
fiett trap-shooting centers in the South, and many a big evpnt was 
held there under the auspices of the celebrated Qaillard Sporting 
Club, but during the past few years comparatively no interest was 
manifested in the sport by those who in former years were the prime 
promoters. The Interstate tournament served to rekindle the old- 
time lo*e of the sport, and numerous devotees congregated from 
diflterfent points to strife for supremacy, as they did in days of 
yore. The results were eminently satisfactory from every point of 
■View. This tournament marked the close of that part of the season 
devoted to the Southern territory. 
Portland, Me , was the citv selected for the opening tournament m 
the New fingland States. The results came in the nature of an agree- 
able surprise, ic proving to be the banner target tournament of the 
season. A better point could not well have been named, as the num- 
ber of new beginners participating and the interest manifested was 
greater than at any previoUH tournament given during the season. 
The benefits accruing from this tournament were of such a nature as 
would guarantee the success of future ventures that may be made in 
that direction. „ ,. 
The second New England tournament was given at Burhngton, Vt., 
and, similar to the preceding one. was a decided success. The stimu- 
lus given to trap shooting at this point was of that permanent and 
lasting character which assures results that must eventually redou nd 
to the benefit of our organization. 
Flndiner it impracticable to arrange for a tournament in New 
Hampshire, it was decided to close the season at Marion, N- J. This 
cl'y being In such close proximity to the metsopolis, it was not to be 
expected that many new beginners would put in an appearance, and 
consequently the tournament was attended mainly by the "old 
guard." 
The foregoing review of the season's work must not be taken as a 
complete measure of our accomplishments, for we have improved, 
directly and indirectly, the conditions of many gun clubs other than 
those under whose auspices we gave tournaments. 
THE BBASON OF 1897. 
The possibilities for accomplishing a great amount of good in our 
particular line have never been better than at the present day; there- 
fore every effort should be made to increase the scope of the Asso- 
ciation's work during the season of 1897- As such a course could not 
well be pursued with the present Umited membership, I believe the 
present time to be the proper one to present our aims and objects to 
manufacturers outside of the Association whom we are desirous of 
becoming subscribers thereto. Should such a movement meet with 
success, the result would be a broader, grander, greater and more 
liberal system of organization. By placing our principles and accom- 
plishments before those manufacturers, the resultant effects cannot 
but prove beneficial, even though no increasement of membership is 
experienced. 
GRAND AMERICAN BANDICAP OF 1897. 
I would recommprd that all details pertaining to the Grand Ameri- 
can Handicap of 1897 be given due consideration, and that a commit- 
tee be appointed to take charge of the matter with full power to act. 
It would appear to me, from the numerous complaints and sugges- 
tion received from participants in our previous handicaps, that It is 
almost Imperative that the place selected for holding same be easy of 
access and in close proximity to New York city. In view of our ex- 
perience of last year, I would advise that the Association refrain from 
handling birds at future handicaps unless it be found that other and 
satisfactory arrangements cannot be made It has been demon- 
strated beyond cavil that the dividing o' small live-bird events in 
accordance with class shooting does not meet with approval; there- 
fore I would suggest that the programme for the Grand American 
Handicap tournament ot 1897 consist entirely of high gun events. 
TARGET TOORNAMKNTS FOR 1897, 
I am In receipt of numerous communications requesting our co 
operation next season. This condition of affairs is extremely gratify- 
ing, and is something entirely different from existing condliions at 
the close of former seasons. Ic Is also conclusive proof that the alms 
And objects of the Association are being better understood by sports- 
aaea geaeraUy. aad tbe oattual result follows, via,: A> greater deijaaiid 
for our assistance. Noting the number of Inquiries received, and also 
noting that during the season of 1896 we were compelled to refuse, 
for obvious reasons, many applications for tournaments, which it 
complied with would no doubt have inured greatly to the benefit of 
our organization. It would seem politic to consider well the advisability 
of giving a larger number of tournaments during the coming season 
than heretofore. 
MINOR MATTERS, 
The permitting of clubs to select such handicap, method or system 
of dividing purges as they deemed most advantageous for their par- 
ticular tournament ga^e general satlBfactton, and 1 would advocate a 
continuance of this rule. 
The impedimenta of the Association Is stored at Pittsburg, covered 
by insurance, and, with the exception of a few slight repairs needed, 
is In first-class condition. 
CONCaUSION. 
The thahks of the Association are due to the sportsmen's journals 
for their generous and hearty support throughout the past season. 
They have ever been ready and willing to aid and advance our inter- 
ests through all legitimate means at their command. 
In closing this report I desire to express my gratitudeto the officers 
and members for the uniformly kind and courteous treatment ac- 
corded me and for valuable assistance rendered'. 
Very respectf "Hy submitted, 
Elmer E, Shankk, Manager. 
The report, on Motion of Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Taylor, was 
accepted as read. 
A communica ion from the San Antonio, Texas, Gun Club was 
referred to the classification and tournament; committee. 
The treasurer's report was read and ordered to be placed in full on 
the minutes of this meeting. 
ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 
The next business before the stockholders' meeting was the election 
of directors for the ensuing year. On motion of Mr. Lequin, sec- 
onded by Mr. Bennett, Mr, D'ressel was directed to present the names 
of seven persons for election as d'irectors, la accordance with the 
above motion, Mr, Dressel proposed, seconded by Mr. Lequin, that 
the following gentlemen be elected as directors for the year 1£97: 
Messrs. Lpntilbon, Bennett, Dressel, J. von Lengerke, Noel E. Money, 
Psul North and J. L. Lequin. 
The above were declared duly elected and the meeting of the stock- 
holders then adjourned. 
MEETING OF THE BOARD OP DIRECTORS; 
On motion of Mr. Dressel, seconded by Mr. Lequin, Mr, North was 
elected chairman of the meeting, Mr. Shaner being again chosen as 
assistant secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting of Dec. 17, 
189,5, were read and approved without alteration. 
Then came the election of officers for 1897. The following were 
elected: President, J. A. H. Dressel; Vice-President, Irby Bennett; 
Secretary-Treasurer, John L. Lf quin. 
Committees were appointed as follows: 
Executive Committee: Messrs. Dressel, Noel E. Money and Ed. 
Tavlor. 
Classification and Tournament Committee: Messrs. Irby Bennett, 
Justus von Lengerke, Noel E. Money, Paul North and J. E. Lequin. 
Club Organization Committee: Messrs. Chas. Tatham, O. D. Delano, 
B 8. Lentilhon, J. L. Lequin and A. W. du Bray. 
By a unanimous vote, accompanied by a hearty vote of thanks, Mr. 
Elmer Shaner was elected manager of the Association at a consider- 
ably increased salary, the increase in the salary being made to ex- 
press more fully the appreciation of Mr. Shaner's efforts in behalf 
ot the Association during the years in which he has acted as its man- 
ager. 
Mr. Lequin then made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Ben- 
nett, that a committee be appointed to wait upon manufacturers and 
dealers of sporting goods not connected with the Association, for the 
purpose of acquainting them more fully with the objects and aims of 
the Association. The committee was appointed as follows: Messrs. 
N. E. Money, J. A. H, Dressel, Benne^ md Lequin. 
NUMEROUS APPLICATIONS FOR TOURNAMENTS. 
In the course of some desultory conversation, Mr. Lentilhon spoke 
in bPhalf of Baltimore as applicant for a tournament next year. Mr. 
- Money also asked that the claims of Lewiston, Me., be given due con- 
sideration by the C'assiflcation and Tournament Committee. Mr. 
Shaner, addressing the chair, read the following long list ot applica- 
tions for tournaments received to date' Baltimore. Md.; Monroe, 
La.; Pueblo, Col.; Montpelier, Vt,.; Lewiston, Me.; Meadville, Pa.; 
Portland, Me.; Rochester, N. Y.; Boston, Mass.; Burlington, Vt. ; 
New Haven, Conn. Mr. Shaner said that the length of this list, con- 
sidering that it was but the close of the season, was something un- 
precadented In the annals ci the Interstate Association, and showed 
most conclusively and satisf sctorily that the good work of the Asso- 
ciation was being better appreciated from year to year. All the 
above applications were referred to the Classification and Tourna- 
ment Committee. 
A hearty vote of thMks was then accorded the retiring secretary- 
treasurer, Mr. J. A. H. Dressel, the motion to that effect being made 
by Mr. Bennett and seconded by Mr. Money, both gentlemen referring 
in very complimentary terms to the amount of work done by the 
gentleman named in behalf of the Interstate Association. 
On motion of Mr. North (President Dressel now occupying the 
chair), seconded by Mr. Money, all the details in regard to the choice 
of grounds, etc., connected with the Grand American Handicap of 
1897 were^lef t to the Cla'^siflc^tion and Tournament Committee. It was 
also decided to guarantee $1 000 in the Grand American Handicap, 
adding all surplus, as in the past. The division of the moneys was left 
to the same committee, the understanding being that the divlsio i 
should be on the same lines as this year, a system that proved de- 
cidedly satisfactory judging from the increased number of entries. 
THE BANDICAP COMMITTEE. 
Mr. North, seconded by Mr. Money, moved to appoint as handicap 
committee Messrs. Jacob Pentz, J. M. Taylor, Edward Banks, Will 
K, Park and Elmer E Shaner. On motion of Mr. Money, seconded by 
Mr. Bennett, a request was made that no body other than the members 
of the handicap committee be allowed in the room while that commit- 
tee was performing its duty, unless by special request of the commit- 
tee. Mr. Money also offered as a motion, seconded by Mr. North, 
that the committee be empowered to handicap by half yards wherever 
they may see fit so to do 
Mr. North then offered the Association the use of two magautraps, 
free of charge, at all its target tournaments during the coming sea- 
son. 
The offer was accepted with thanks, and meeting then adjourned. 
Trap Around Albany. 
WEST END GUN CLUB. 
Albany, N. Y., Dec. 10.— The shoot to-day on the grounds of the 
West End Gun Club, of this city, was attended by five members of the 
club. Some very good scores were made, the two Sanders, Henry 
and John, breaking respectively 95 and 93 out of 100. Harry H 
Valentine broke 91. Samuel Goggm was fourth with 79, W. H. Hai- 
lenbeck withdrawing at the end of the 75th round. Scores were as 
follows: 
H B Sanders. .01111111111111111111110111111111111111111111111110-47 
iiiioiiiiiiinioniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiii-48-95 
J B Sanders... loiiiiiiiiiiiioiminiiiioiiiiiiiiiinninoiiiii— 46 
iiiiiiinoiiminiiniiomiiini 1111111111101111-47— 93 
HHValentine.lllOlOlllllllOllliniillllllllOllOll 10111111111111-44 
11111011011111111111111111111111111111111111111011—47—91 
SGoggin 00111101111111111111100111101011101011111101110111—39 
llllOlOOllllllOlUlOlllllllOllOllllOlllOllllllOlll— 40— 79 
SWEEPSTAKES AT RIVERSIDE 
Deo. 13.— The grounds of the old Greenbush Gun Club at Riverside 
were once more the scene of some live-bird shooting, several experts 
with the gun meeting there to-day for the purpose of trying their 
hands at pigeons. Among those who took part were: Messrs. Arnold, 
Camden and Page, of Albany; Perkins, Beits and Goggin, of Troy; 
Ovid Mather, of Greenbush, and M. P Roberts, of Rupert, Vt. Messrs. 
Thomas H Greer and JohnQieer, of Albany, acted as referee and 
cashier respectively. The weather was fairly good, though the sky 
was cloudy; yet there was no wind to make tcings really uncomfort- 
able for either shooters or spectators. The scores madf in the vari- 
ous events are given below, the first six events being §1 miss-and- 
outs: 
No. 1. No, 2. No. 3. No. 4. No, 5. No. 6. 
Perkins... ....Ill 11112 21111 12. 0 
Arnold...... 333 • 11131 1 2110 11« 
Roberts 12« 11311 1223» 1 2111 lU 
Page - • 0 
Betts 0 21131 11110 0 1312 210 
Knowles. 0 110 0 
Oamden... ,. 0 .... 
Sweeps were shot as foUows: 
No, 7, 10 birds, 85. No. 8, same. No, 9, S birds, S3. 
Goggin 1111211111—10 0100120 w . 
Roberts 21l«0«331»- 6 1111»00111— 7 
Arnold ...nilO\30«ll— 7 1011201211-8 10111—4 
Perkins 20»32010^1— 6 0»«0n0» w 11111—5 
Mather 11110-4 
Day ,.. 0»011— 3 
No. 10 could not be finished, as the supply of birds gave out. Per* 
kiag ba4 i QUt of 5, ArQ«ia 4 si/raigbt, ana Matber % out of 4, 
The Proposed New Rules for Trap-Shootinif. 
Thk proposed new rules for trap-shooting (targets), published In our 
issue of Dec. 13, have attracted a great d'^al of attention, and we have 
received manj^ extremely friendly crltlcisma and suggestions wall 
worthy of coisideration. , 
It w s not supposed for one instant that the proposed rules womd 
meet everybody's views, and for that reason we asked suggestions and 
queries regarding the same. The proposal to limit tJie weight of guns 
is evidently a sticker, and this point will have to be carefully con- 
sidered. The bulk of opinion, however, at present Is on the side ot 
"weight of guns unlfmlted." Many people want to bar lO gauee guna 
altogether, but while such legislation might do here in the East, 10- 
gauga guns are by no means extinct at trap-shooting toumamenta in 
far Western points. 
The question as to what would be fair to the shooter In double-tar- 
get shooting when the shooter has a mlssflre with the second shell, or 
when he has broken Ms first target only to find that his second is an 
imperfect one, is something that has much to be said on both sides. 
The ruling that leaves the least room for trickery ia what we want to 
get at 
Mr. Will K. Park, in Sporting Life of Dec, 19, closes an exhaustive 
review of the proposed rules with the following paragraph: 
"It now remains for the Sportsmen's Association to revise the set of 
rules now in use or use those revised by Mr. Banks, provided they are 
found to be correct and 'up-to-date' in every particular. There may 
be some changes needed and a few trap-shooters may be able to picfc 
fl!aws or suggest changes that would suit them better, but we believe 
the Sportsmen's Association are the proper ones to select and prepare 
for the trap-shooters of this country a set of rules that will cover 
everything In trap shooting. Rules for live-bird shooting should be 
revised, and then be issued in book form for the benefit of gun clubs 
and trap-shooters." 
We entirelv agree with Mr. Park that the Sportsmen's Association, 
an organization which we believe has the interests of the sportsmen 
of this country at heart, and which already numbers among its mem- 
bers many well-known and practical trap-shooters, ia the proper body 
to promulgate a national set of rules. At the time of drawing up our 
revision of rules for trap-shooters we had no idea that the Association 
intended taking up this important matter. Having become aware of 
that fact, we have offered to the Association a draft of our proposed 
new rules, with a view to aiding its committee (not yet appointed) In 
its work. All correspondence on doubtful points will also be at the 
service of this committee. Forest and Stream believes firmly in the 
prlnciole ot the great.est good for the greatest number, and Is willing 
to sink its own irirerests in this matter for the benefit of the shooters 
of this country if such action ia necessary. 
Revisp.d rules for live-bird shooting, referred to by Mr. Park, are 
now in type, but owing to the crowded state of Forest and Stream's 
columns we are unable to give them to the public just at present. 
Philadelphia Trap-Shooters. 
KEYSTONE SHOOTIKO LEAGUE, 
Philadelphia, Pa , Dec. 13.— Several members of the Keystone 
Shooting League were present at the club's grounds, Holmesburg 
Junction, this afternoon. A series of four 25 tar!?et events, expert 
rules, were shot, with the following results, W. H. Wolstencroft scor- 
ing 81 out of his 100. Scores were: 
Events: 1 S 3 4 Events: 12 3 4 
Targets: 25 25 25 25 Targets: 25 tS SB 25 
Henry 19 21 17 21 Johnson..... .. 19 19 .. 
Longenscker 17 17 20 16 Rothacker 18 .. 
W H Holstencroft 20 33 22 17 Landis ..18 
Ridge 17 ,. .. 15 Shallcrosa IS 
Jas Wolstencroft 17 Wilson ., .. 16 
Learning 18 . . . . Anthony 19 
Two miss-and-outs, $2 entrance, were also decided, with the follow- 
ing results: 
No. 1: Landis. Rowcroft and J Wolstencroft 6; Rothacker 3, John* 
son and W. H, Wolstencroft 2; Murphy 1. Felix 0 
No. 2: Rothacker and Jas. Wolstencroft 5; Landis 4, Rowcroft 8. 
The following match was also shot to-day on the grounds of the 
Keystone Shooting League. The conditions were: 25 live birds, $50 a. 
Bide, 30yds. rise, 50yds. boundary: 
Trap score type — Copyright, /s»«, oy Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
A Vincent 2 0222222120 2 2 22ia»222003 1—20 
■^/^t<-^^^'^>^^r>T<-^/^■e'/^>lT^<-Tr+ 
H Young 0»2«321 1 131 2«1 122«1 02382 •—18 
PETE MURPHV wins TWO MATOHES. 
Dec. lU —P. L. Murphy won two matches to-day on the grounds of 
the Stockton Gun Club, Camden, N. J, Both were shot from the 
28yds. mark for 810 a side. The scores were: 
Trap soore type—Copyright, isss, by Forest and Stream Publishing Co. 
No. 1. No. 2. 
P L Murphy.. 1 131122 2 11»112 1—14 212123112 *-10 
Q Sterling. ...1 31»1812111010 1—12 
H Young. 
1» 2 022102 1- 
Scores of Pittsburg Shooters. 
HBRRON HILL GUN OLUB. 
PiTTSBUEQ, Pa., Dec. 13 — Tbe new set of traps just installed at the 
grounds of the Herron Hill Gun Club, of this city, at a coat or §800, 
were given a trial to-day. Two 10-bird events were stiot, as well as a 
miss-and-out. The miss-and-ouc was won by O. A. May and Anson 
with 4 straight. The scores in the 10-bird events were as below: 
No. 1. No 2. 
Strong.... ............3210211031— 8 2212111121—10 
McPnerson 1332212323—10 SO'iOmmi— 5 
W 8 King 1111221001— 8 21111.21112—10 
Farmer 0201211011- 7 1111112121—10 
C A May 1132111113—10 2212110123— 9 
Anson 2232110222— 9 2812211120—9 
Forest 1003102300— 5 2132131131—10 
HAZELWOOD GUN OLUB. 
Dec, 13.— Bill McOricTsart hai a good lot ot birds on hand to-day for 
the shoot at the Hazelwood Gun Club's grounds. The chief event on 
the programme w&f a 35-bird race between Ewing and Crossland, 
both standing at SOyds. The men were evenly matctied, and the race 
resulted in a tie witti 30 kills each. Ewing lost nis 2d, 3d, 5th. 7th and 
15th birds; Crossland lost his 2d, 5ch, 10th, llch and 19tn birds. In 
the three sweeps that followed the scores were kept without the use 
ot the figure 2. John C. Massner acted throughout as referee. Scores 
were: 
Nd..!. No. 8. No. 8. 
Cro8=iland , llltOltlll— 9 1110101111—8 
Bessemer 1111111011-9 , T' 
Scott llilllinO-9 1010111101—7 
Eivlng , 0011111110 -7 0000.101010—3 
S 'erman lUOOOlOlO— 5 OOOllillll— 7 
Wilbert ,.„i....... 1101110011—7 
Lake Side Rod and Gun Club. 
Burlington, Vt., Dae, 16,— A special shoot of the Lake Side Eod 
and Gun Club was held at the club's grounds this afternoon. The 
main event was a 50-target handicap for one of Laflin & Rand's silver 
kegs of the firm's W~A powder. The weather was extremely cold, 
the thermometer registering only eight degrees above zero, while the 
northwest wind came across Lake Cbamplain at a gait of about forty 
miles an hour, and played tag with the targets and the whiskers of 
the shooters to such an extent that good scores were an impossibility. 
Messrs. Ellsworth and Pease, mambars of the Cambridge, Vt., Gun 
Club, were guflsts of the club to-day, Mr. Ellsworth tieing the winning 
score for the keg, which became the possession of E. ill. Morgan the 
scratch man of Che club members. In addition to shooting along 
with the boys, Mr. Ellsworth donated a box of cigars as a second 
prize in the trophy contest; this prize was won by Dr. H. E. Golvln. 
The scores in detail are given below: 
Morgan (50)... 01011110111111100010010100111101101011011110100101—81 
Colvin (51) llOlOOOOOllllOOlOOlOllOllOOlOOllOOOiOlOlllllllllll— 29 
1 _ i_30 
Wortheu (52). . .0111101001010101001010011110010010101111110010011— 88 
10 — 1-89 
Phelps (55) 01011101101010010010101000011001111001001111010010-25 
10110 _ 8— M 
Stone (58) 01111001000011100110001110010010110101100101010110—35 
10001001 _ 3_28 
Burns 00011100000000001010110001100110110010100100101111—21 
11011 _ 4_25 
Ellsworth 01111101100011111110011011001010010101011001110111—81 
Pease , , noooiOiaKNWiiOUlJOiQWWlOiooi 1101111000011100-26 
