FOREST AND STREAM. 
tPEB, 24, 1900. 
Secy, H. L. Maercklein; Treas., C. H. Way; Meas., A. 
M. Lone; Fleet Surgeon, Dr. T. F. Axtelle; Regatta Com- 
mittee, A. M. Lewis, G. W. Hubbard, E. W. Smith; Del- 
egates to Yacht Racing Association of Long Island 
Sound, A. M. Lane and John McFadyen. The club will 
lease ground at Folly Point and erect a club house. 
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Vesta, schr., Rev. James D. Dougherty, has been sold 
to J. F. Ackerman, of the Atlantic Y. C, who will refit 
and use her. The old craft, one of the contestants in the 
historic ocean race of 1866, has been laid up for some 
years. 
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The Riverside Y. C. held its annual meeting at the 
Arena, New York, on Feb. 8, the following officers be- 
ing elected; Com., George G. Tyson, schr. Nirvana; 
Vice-Corn., James D. Smith, schr. Viking; Rear-Com., 
E. Hope Norton, sloop Memory; Treas., Charles F. Bux- 
ton; Sec'}^ J. G. Porter; Meas., T. n,. Ferris; Trustees 
(for term ending February, IQ03), Frederick Beltz and W. 
A. Hamilton (for unexpired term of George Lowther, re- 
signed), W. J. L. Davids; Regatta Committee, Charles 
P. Tower (chairman), W. A. Huffington and F. S. Do- 
remus; Memership Committee, Robert Rutter, J. H. Mc- 
Kenna and George E. Marks; Entertainment Committee, 
J. Arthur Oatwell, S. L. Lindeman and E. H. Brinley, Jr.; 
Fleet Surgeon, Dr. H. H. Tyson, Jr.; Chaplains, Rev. 
Dr. George C. Houghton, Rev. Rufus Putney and Rev. 
Charles F. Boylston. 
The Spalding St. Lawrence Boat Co., of Ogdensburg, N. 
Y,, has just shipped on the U. S. ship Prairie, to the coming 
Paris Exposition, two very handsome craft — a St. Law- 
rence River skiff and a paddling canoe — both being built 
of mahogany and perfect specimens of their types. The 
skifif is iSft. 6in. long by 42in. beam, elaborately fitted up, 
and the canoe is i6ft. by 32in. This exhibit is made by 
the United States Government, which occupies a certain 
space at the Exposition to show representative products 
of 'America, selected by a specially appointed commission. 
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The auxiliary sloop Ida Belle Lowndes, Capt. Thos. 
Madge, of Greenwich, Conn., which sailed from New 
York on Dec. 19 for Cuba, was spoken on Feb. 8 off Cape 
Fear by the Spanish steamer Niceto. The sloop was fly- 
ing distress signals, having lost her bearings and being 
out of oil for the side lights, though with a good supply 
of naphtha for the engine. Owing to continued fog no 
observations were possible for some days. The steamer 
gave the position and also some stores, and the yacht 
continued on her way. 
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The Corinthian Y, C, of Philadelphia, has appointed 
the following officers and committees: Capt, Chas. H. 
Brock; Fleet Surgeon, R. G- Le Conte, M.D.; Board of 
Trustees, Com. Alexander Van Rensselaer (chairman), 
A. F. Bancroft (secretary), R. J. W. Koons, Robert M. 
Riddle, Alfred C. Harrison, Robert K. Nef¥, George E. 
Kirkpatrick, James M. Dodge, Charles H. Brock, Dr. R. 
H. Harte and F. H. Rosengarten; Race Committee, A. 
F. Bancroft (chairman), Isaac W. Jeanes and H. S. 
Jeanes; Committee on Admissions, Charles H. Brock 
(chairman), Com. Van Rensselaer, G. H. Millett, Brere- 
ton Pratt and F. H, Rosengarten; House Committee, 
James M. Dodge, Brereton Pratt and C. Barton Keen; 
Library Committee, Dr. R. H. Harte, Joseph Y. Jeanes 
and Robert Barrie. 
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Persimmon, raceabout, has been sold through F. Bowne 
Jones to Devere H. Warner, of Bridgeport, who will race 
her on the Sound. Nerita, steam yacht, formerly Nar- 
whal, has also been sold through Mr. Jones to W. E. Cox, 
of Boston. 
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Courier, steam yacht, B. F. Keith, arrived at Havana 
on Feb. 7, from Boston and Southern ports. 
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The Eastern Y. C. held its annual meeting on Feb. 13, 
the following officers being elected: Com., Henry S. 
Hovey; Vice-Com., Ralph E. Forbes; Rear Com., Albert 
S. Bigelovv; Sec'y, George Atkinson,' Jr.; Treas., Patrick 
T. Jackson; Meas., Henry Taggard; Members of Council- 
at- Large, George A. Goddard, William S. Eaton, Jr.; 
Regatta Committee, Henry H. Buck, Henry Howard, 
Odin B. Roberts, Henry B. Bennett, Frederic O. North: 
Committee on Admissions, Gordon Dexter, Theophilus 
Parsons, Charles S. Rackemann, Robert Saltonstall, the 
Secretary (ex-officio) ; House Committee, J. Prince Loud, 
Harry K. White, Frank Brewster, George Atkinson. Jr., 
John A. Jennings; Eastern Challenge Cup Committee, 
Frank E. Peabody, Henry H. Buck, Ralph E. Forbes. 
The Gloucester Y. C. held its annual meeting on Feb. 
10, electing the following officers: Com.. Benjamin Wil- 
son; Rear-Coms., John Graham, Sr., Gilbert Taylor; 
Treas., John Casnett; Sec'y. F. Smith; Trustees, William 
Lowrey, R. Murray, L. Moran; Steward, H. Quinn; 
Measurers, John Minaghan, John Rihle and F. Smith. 
If you want yotit shoot to be moouoced here aend in 
notice like the foUowiog: 
Feb. 22.— Yonkers, N. Y.— Target and live-bird shoot of the 
Yonkers Gun Club at Hoilywood Inn, Dunwoodie. G. C. Stengel, 
Sec'y. 
Feb. 22.— Circleville, O.— Pickaway Rod and Gun Club's tourna- 
ment. 
Feb. 22.— Rochester, N. Y.— Holiday shoot of the Rochester Gua 
Club. 
Feb. 22.— Albany, N. Y.— Target tournament of the Forester 
Gun Club. H. H. Valentine, Sec>. 
Feb. 21-22.— Garden City, L. 1. — Amateur pigeon shooting cham- 
pionship of the Carteret Gun Club. 
Feb. 22.— Newark, N. J.— All-day target shoot of the Forester 
Gun Club. J. J. Fleming, Sec'y. 
Feb. 22. — Brockton, Mass. — Brockton Gun Club shoot. 
Feb. 22. — Trenton, N. J. — Walsrode Gun Club tournament, Geo. 
N. Thomas, Sec'y- 
Feb. 22-23.— St. Edward, Neb.— St. Edward Gun Club's tourna- 
ment. 
Feb. 24.— Rutherford, N. J.— Team contest for Shooting and Fish- 
ing trophy between Passaic Rod and Gun Club and Boiling 
Springs Gun Club. 
Feb. 28.— Newark, N. J. — Contest between C. W. Feigenspan, 
holder, and J. S. S. Remsen, challenger, for Greater New York and 
vicinity championship trophj'. 
March 1-17. — New York. — Madison Square Garden, under auspices 
of National Sportsmen's Association. Capt. J. A. H. Dressel, 
Sec'y-Treas. 
March 6-7. — Worcester, Mass. — Tournament of the Worcester 
Sportsmen's Club; targets. A. W. Walls, Sec'y. 
March 19. — Interstate Park, Queens, Borough of Queens, L. L — 
Shoot of the Brooklyn Gun Club. John S. Wright, Mgr. 
March 21-22. — Mt. Kisco, N. Y.— Two days' shoot of the Mt. 
Kisco Gun Club; targets and live birds. 
April 2. — Interstate Park, Queens, Borough of Queens, L. 1.— 
Interstate Association's Grand American Han^fcap. Edward 
Banks, Sec'y, 318 Broadway, New York. 
April 10-13. — Baltimore, Md. — Regular Spring tournament of the 
Baltimore Shooting Association; two days at targets, two days at 
live birds; added money. H. P. Collins, Sec'y. 
April 18-21. — Lincoln, Neb. — Third annual amateur tournament of 
the Lincoln Gun Club. Live birds and targets. W. S. Stein, 
Sec'y. 
April 19. — Hingham, N. Y. — ^Tournament of the Hingham Gun 
Club. Principal eveiit, 100-target handicap. Gus. O. Henderson, 
Treas. 
May 1-4. — Springfield, 111. — Grand Tournament of the Illinois 
Gun Club. 
May — . — Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Gun Club's annual tourna- 
ment. 
May 2-3. — Luvcrne, Minn! — Luverne Gun Club's tournament. 
May 2-4. — Brooklyn, L. I. — Lebohner's Dexter Park spring tourn- 
ament; targets and live birds. L. H. Schortemeier, Mgr. 
May 5-6.— Grand Crossing, IlL — Grand Crossmg Uun Club's 
tournament. 
May 7. — Chicago. 111. — Twenty-sixth annual convention and tour- 
nament of the Illinois State Sportsmen's Association. W. B. 
Leffingwell, Sec'y. 
May 14, St. Louis, Mo. — Missouri State Game and Fish Pro- 
tective Association's twenty-third annual tournament, week com- 
mencing May 14. H. B, Collins, Sec'y. 
May 15-18. — Chambersburg, Pa. — Tenth annual tournament of the 
Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association. J. M. Runk, Cor. 
Sec'y. 
iNIay 16-17.— Chicago, Ohio. — Live-bird and target tournament of 
the Deer Lick Gun Club. J. M. Elder, Pres. 
May 22-24. — Marshalltown, la. — Iowa State Sportsmen's Associa- 
tion's annual tournament. 
Majr 23-24.— Alcester, S. D.— South Dakota State Sportsmen's 
Association's annual tournament. 
May 24-25.— Upper Sandusky, O.— Upper Sandusky Gun Club's 
tournament. 
May 30. — Canajoharie, N. Y. — Annual target tournament of the 
Canajoharie Gun Club. Charles Weeks, Secy. 
May 30-31.— Elwood. Ind. — Zoo Rod and Gim Club's tournament. 
J. M. Livingston, Sec'y. 
May 30-Tune 1. — London, O. — ^London Gun Club's tournament 
June 3-8. — Utica, N. Y. — Forty-second annual tournament of the 
New York State Association for the Protection of Fish and Game. 
Henry L. Gates, Sec'y. _ 
June 5-6. — Monroe, Wis. — Monroe Gun Club's tournament. J. C. 
Hood, Sec'y. 
Jime 5-7. — Columbus, O. — Ohio Trapshooters' League tourna- 
ment. J. C. Porterfield, SecV- 
June 11. — Interstate Park, Queens Borough of Queens. L. I. — 
Interstate Association's first annual handicap target tournament. 
Edward Banks, Sec'y, 318 Broadway, New York. 
June 12-14. — Sioux Citjr, la. — Sixth annual amateur target tourna- 
ment of the Soo Gun Club. W. F. Duncan, Sec'y. 
June 19-21- — Charle.'''->n. W. Va. — Fourth annual tournament of 
the West Virginia State Sportsmen's Association, under auspices 
of Beechwood Rod and Gun Club. Added money and merchandise 
prizes. J. A. Jones, Sec'y, Charleston, W. Va. 
Aug. 28-30.— Arnold's Park, Okoboji Lake, la.— Budd-Gilbert 
tournament. 
Brooklyn Gun Club.— Third Saturday of each month, Francotte 
Sm contest. Fourth Saturday of each month. Grand American 
andicap free-entry contest. 
Watson's Park. — Burnsjde Crossing, III. — Contest for Sportsmen's 
Trophy, the first and third Fridays of each month. 
Chicago, 111. — Garfield Gun Club's live-bird shoot second and 
third Saturdays of each month at Watson's Park. 
Chicago, 111. — Eureka Gun Club's club shoots first and third 
Saturdays of each month at Watson's Park. 
Chicago, 111. — First Saturday of each month, at Watson's Park, 
Garden Citv Gun Club's monthly live-bird shoot. 
Newark, N. J. — South Side Gun Club, target shoot every Satur- 
day afternoon. 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
Fixtures. 
J^— annual amateur tournament of 
Seo'y ^ targets. Jos. Stumps, 
Chih'' ^^'^^■~^^^^'^°^> Pa.— Tournament of the Keystone Gun 
clb''- GeI%'"S iTc^-'^'^'^^y -hoot of the Stamford Gun 
Gu^n^'ciu^ R'".°ci'S, I;c''y-^°"'^^ ^--"^-^ 
.J^^- fr?\^*"„?^';H.„^''°°'''y°' I.-Live-bird shoot for 
the benefit of Mr. W. Mills. 
Feb. ^.-Jersey City, N. T.-Holiday shoot of the Hudson Gun 
Qub. James Hughes, SecV. 
Clad secretaries are invited to send their scares for puhlicaiion in 
these columns^ also any news notes they may care to have printed. Ties 
on all events are considered as divided unless otherwise reported. Mai 
allsuch matter to Forest and Stream Publishing Companv, 346 Broad- 
way y New York. 
Concerning the contemplated matches to be shot on the grounds 
of the Carteret Gun Club, at Garden City, L. I., after the Grand 
American Handicap, between some of the crack professionals, 
Mr. W. Watrous is quoted as saying that "the Carteret Gun Club 
is purely an amateur organization, and no professionals can 
shoot on the club grounds. There is no truth either in the report 
that the shooting box and traps are to be moved from their present 
location, unless the golf club makes it worth our while to move. 
The golf club, so it is said, have had longing eyes on our property. 
Of course that club may think that it would be a good thing to 
buy our property, and if it meets us in price we will sell, and in 
that event will build a large club house in the viciinity ot the 
present house, move the shooting box and have two sets of traps 
on the grounds." It is rumored that R. A. Welch, Daniel 
I. Bradley, J. W. P. Stuart, W. W. Watrous and William S. Edey 
have decided to sail on April 25, and will shoot in the Grand Prix 
de Paris. 
Wednesday and Thursday of this week are noteworthy days in 
the trapshooting world, the amateur championship of the Carteret 
Gun Club, a battle of the giants, which evokes the highest degree 
of skill, being the prize for which the shooters will contest. Among 
those who are expected to engage in this contest are Messrs. Rob- 
ert A. Welch, Daniel I. Bradley, Louis T. Duryea, G. S. Guthrie, 
Capt. A. W. Money, W. W. Watrous, J. B. Ellison. Clarence 
Dolan, William S. Edey, H. G. Gilbert, D. Elliott and' Chas. H. 
Stanley. Each man will shoot at 100 live birds, |100 entrance, 30yds. 
mark. 
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Thomas W. Morfey, a skillful trap shot himself and famous for 
his skill in providing good birds for trap shoots, many of which 
have been held on his grounds at Lyndhurst, has accepted an 
engagement with the Interstate Park Association, and besides 
other branches, will have charge of birds. Every one used in the 
forthcoming Grand American Handicap and the associated events 
will be passed upon by him. The Association is fortunate in se- 
curing this able and popular expert. 
The old Metropolitan Gun Club, of St. Jospeh, Mo., underwent 
reorganization recently, and after several years of inaction will 
resume its functions. Feb. 22 was fixed upon for a live-bird 
and target shoot. Officers elected were: President, David W. 
Porter; Captain, Eugene A. Walker; Secretary-Treasurer, George 
L. Rollins. A magautrap has been installed. 
We are mformed that Mr. Paul North, of the Cleveland Target 
Co., sailed on Wednesday of this week for England where he will 
sojourn two or three months. Last year, besides possessing many 
pleasant features and a tour in a foreign land, he was eminently 
successful in establishmg the worth ot the magautrap and Blue 
Kocks, besides teaching the good sportsmen of England the up- 
to-date methods of target shooting. Mr. North informs us tliat his 
company has orders for targets from Russia, and recently filled a 
large order for New Zealand. 
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The Glenwood Gun Club, of Newburgh, N. Y., has moved its 
club house to new grounds, west and across the road from its 
tormer site The c'ub house, marker's station and shooting plat- 
A°''Sn^j^ ^y Shooters now face toward the north. 
A 500yds. rifle range will be fitted up in such a manner that any 
desired range may be obtained. The club has been thoroughly re- 
organized, and contemplates full activity during the coming season. 
The officers of the club are: President, Wm. Stanbrough; Sec- 
retary, Wm. Hoppenstead; Treasurer, Rufus Hobbs. 
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A telegram from Mr. Paul R. Litzke informs us that the E C 
cup contest, between Messrs. Fred Gilbert and J A. R. Elliott 
which took place at Hot Springs, Ark., on Monday of this week! 
was won by the former The scores were: Gilbert 47 at unknown 
angles, 48 at experts, 38 at doubles; total 133. Elliott 44 at un- 
known angles, 44 at experts, 36 at doubles; total 124. The condi- 
pairs ^^^"^^ targets at unknown angles, 50 expert rules and 25 
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Keep in mind the all-dsy shoot of the South Side Gun Club of 
Newark. N. J.,^ and the contest for the Greater New York and 
vicmity championship between Messrs. C. W. Feigenspan arid 
•••j- -J f^emsen, which takes place on Feb. 28. This is the first 
individual contest for the trophy, and as both contestants are shoot- 
1"^ im ■ , / nS^*'^^ I'^y tie expected. The condftions 
are 100 singles and 25 pairs. Take S. Broad street cars to the end 
ot the line, 
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.i^^w-^^^'- j^"'''?!, °^ Pemberton, N. J., has been sojourning in 
the West, and incidentally has been doing some live-bird shooting 
m Chicago.. John Watson's birds had some new problems t» 
so ve, both in respect to the best and quickest wav to die grace- 
^f^^A f^''J°i,^^°'i ^y'l'^^'' ^'1- ^ bird was n6t in hfs usual 
good form, he suflfered New Jersey abounds with skillful ma.sters 
of the gun, of whom Mr. Budd is which. 
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'i, regretrtable that the sh9oters do not respond more promptly 
and materially to the proposition of building a shooting park at 
Chicago. In such a great shooting center as Chicago there should 
be ample support, for such an institution. There is plenty of 
1"= T./u"" ?l' ^^^.^ ^'■?f^' '"O'-e development there 
IS locally the greater will be the interest and support toward the 
sum total. Mr Rice's letter in another column should be heeded 
by shooters and all who are interested in the sport. 
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.i.^f''^-'^- \ Schortemeier, 201 Pearl street, New York, informs us 
that he will manage Lebohner's De.xter Park spring tournament 
given by Mr Lebohner, at the park, Jamaica avenue and Enfield 
street, Brooklyn, and claims the dates May 2, 3 and 4. There w H 
be target and live-bird events. The main target event will be a 
100 targets, the prizes of which will be valuable and useful mer- 
chandise, and trophies within the reach of the 60 per cent, amateur. 
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The performarice of Mr. Fred Gilbert in the three days of 
Oufofl80°'-L^t^^'V''l''',f*I«°' SP"'^^^' Phenon'ien^ 
Out of 480 shot at he broke 466, a fraction over 97 per cent. Mr. 
Kolla O. Heikes was close up with .947 per cent . while Charlie 
Young had .945 to his credit! and Elliott^ .920 per cen ?, all ex- 
cellent performances. ' 
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r-JJ^f, w^'^^riT^ ^'"H announces a Holiday shoot for Feb- 
^^IL^:- ^^ff , ■f}?'''^^. 10, 15 and one at 
t.irgets, a total of 145, with a total entrance of $7.15. Four 
moneys m all events, 40. 30. 20 and 10 per cent. Price of targets 
included m entrance. Any one may shoot for targets only. Mr 
ueorge B. Bliss, secretary. j 
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TvVw^v 1^^'^ contest for the trophy of the championship of Greater 
New York on the grounds of the Brooklyn Gun Club, Feb. 14, 
•'•t^" j ^'?®^'h.^'^T°T^'^, ^'■st win in a closely contested 
race He and Mr. W. Hopkins, of Jamaica, L. I., tied on the 
-^K^^ ?°^-'b'= 50. The shoot-olT also waf 
close— 20 to 19 m favor of Mr. Remsen. 
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The Walsrode Gun Club, of Trenton, N, J., is of the active, 
energetic class, which lives up to its mission of shooting. It took 
six more shooters withm its membership last week. For Wash- 
ington s Bu-thday a pigeon shoot was arranged, to be held for 
members on y. It contemplates a number of team contests wiS 
other clubs m the near future. "i-coia wiui 
=iTw?fT?^Pfi'''.*^"",^-"'''A?^ WolMtt, N. Y., contemplates giving 
a shoot the first week in May, and will endeavor to give a good 
programme. Uncle Ben Catchpole, who is nearly eighty years 
q nn? nf i"n ^-P'"* untouched by the passing years, scored 
9 out of 10 targets in one event, notwithstanding thit he was then 
convalescing from a severe cold. ^ 
In a contest at Charter Oak Park, Gloucester City, Pa., between 
fcore ofq?- tn^^«'"' Th of Philadelphia, the former won by a 
score of 39 'o 38 The conditions were 50 live birds, 50vds 
boundary' Rhode Island rules. A heavy rain, driven in the 
shooters' faces, made most unfavorable conditions for good scores 
In the match for the championship of New Tersev and Hii. 
trophy, the E C cup, which gSes witT, the titfe, ""mT Geo?ge H 
liercy, the holder succeeded in again defeating Mr C VV Feil 
genspan, the challenger, on. the grounds of the East Side Gun 
Club, Newark, N. J., on Friday of last week, 
The great target tournament under the auspices of the National 
bportsmen s Association, commences on Thursday of next week 
and continues to March 17. Rifle and pistol competition also have 
interesting programmes, for which apply to Capt J. A H Dressel 
secretary-treasurer, 280 Broadway, New York. -LTcs^el, 
Those who contemplate entering in the Grand American Handi- 
cap should bear in mind that entries close on March 24. Edward 
Banks, secretary-treasurer, 318 Broadw^ay, wiU furnish programmes 
and blank form of entry on application. Forfeit $10. 
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In the cup shoot of the Herron Hill Gun Club, Pittsburg Pa 
Feb. 13, McPherson won the loving cup in the main evlnt, at 
15 birds, standing at 2/yds. Five tied on straight scores, but in 
the tie at 5 McPherson killed straight and won. 
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On Wednesday of this week Mr. Elmer E. Shaner, the famous 
manager of the Interstate Association takes charge of the prepara- 
tions for the tournament on the roof of Madison Square Garden 
which begins on March 1. ' 
By a typographical error in the Grand American Handicpp pro- 
gramme, which v/e published in full last week, the admission fee 
was stated to be S cents, whereas it should have been 50 cents. 
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In the matter of grounds for shooting any matches after the 
Grand American Handicap, the grounds of the Interstate Asso- 
ciation will aflord every facility needed. 
Feb. 27 has been fixed upon by the Herron Hill Gun Club, ot 
Pittsburg, Pa., for its $liampionship shoot. 
