It was won by Corp. C. B. Winder, of Sixth Ohio, with a score 
of 94; Keough, of Massachusetts, also had 94, but was outranked 
by Winder; Upton, of Massachusetts, was third with 91. The 
. Prizes for Canoeists* 
In order to encourage canoeists and small boat sailors, who do 
their knocking about on inland waters, to keep a record of their 
trips and experiences, the publishers of Forest and Stream 
offer cash prices for the best accounts of cruises taken during the 
season of 1903. As few restrictions as possible will be imposed, 
and tliose given are made only with the view of securing some 
uniformity among the competitors' stories, so that the judges will 
be able to make a fair award. 
The prizes will be as follows: 
First prize, ?50.00. 
Second prize, $25.00. 
Third prizft, $15.00. 
Fourth and fifth, $10.00 each. 
Sixth to eighth, $5.00 each. 
I. The cruise must be actually taken between May 1 and 
November 1, 1903. 
II. The cruise must he made on the (fresh water) inland 
streams and lakes of the United States or Canada. 
III. The canoe or boat in which the cruise is made must not 
be more than 18ft. long over all. 
IV. An accurate log of the trip must be kept, and all incidents 
and information that would be of value to other canoeists covering 
the same route should be carefully recorded, 
V. A description of the boat in which the cruise is made 
should preface the story, and a list of outfit and supplies. 
VI. Photographs of the boat and of the country passed through, 
not smaller than 4x5, should, if possible, accompany each story, 
and they will be considered in making the awards. 
VII. Stories should contain not less than five thousand words, 
written on one side of the paper only. 
VIII. An outline chart of the trip drawn on white paper in 
black ink (no coloring pigment to be used) should also be 
sent in. 
IX. Competitors should avoid the use of slang or incorrect 
nautical expressions in their stories, as it will count against them 
in awarding the prizes. 
Each manuscript to which a prize is awarded shall become the 
property of the Forest and Stream Publishing Company. All 
manuscript should reach the office of the Forest and Stream Pub- 
lishing Company, 346 Broadway, New York., on or before De- 
cember 1, 1903. 
New York C C 
BENSONHURST, L. I.^ 
Saturday, September 12. 
The thirty-third annual fall regatta of the New York 
Canoe Club was held on the afternoon of Saturday, Sep- 
tember 12, before a large crowd of spectators. Seven 
events were run off in conditions exactly suited for canoe- 
ing. The winners in the different races were F. C. 
Moore, C. F. Siedel, W. Inslee, George McTaggart, C. 
H. Parsons, Cromwell and Keller. The summary: 
Decked Sailing Canoes — Start, 3:15. 
Finish. Elapsed. 
F C Moore 4 03 25 0 48 25 
George McTaggart 4 09 45 0 54.45 
D B Godsell 4 11 15 0 56 15 
Open Sailing: Canoes — Start, 3:25. 
C F Spiedel 4 00 07 0 35 07 
A. M. Poole 4 01 40 0 36 40 
E. J. Wright 4 02 10 0 37 10 
R S Foster 4 02 15 0 37 15 
T. F. Plummer 4 02 55 0 37 55 
W. Carmalt 4 04 33 0 39 33 
L. B. Jennings 4 04 40 0 39 40 
B. V. k. Speidel 4 05 10 6 40 10 
William Yelland, Jr 4 05 55 0 40 55 
A. Wilmarth 4 07 00 0 42 00 
R. S. Hawthorne 4 09 05 0 44 05 
H. H. Morton 4 08 50 0 43 50 
Special Open Sailing Canoes — Start, 3:35. 
W. Inslee 4 08 25 0 33 25 
George Morrissey Disabled. 
Open Canoe — Tandem Paddling, Single-Blade— Start, 5:52:35. 
McTaggart and Inslee 5 56 30 0 03 55 
B. Speidel and Poole Not timed. 
Wright and Jennings Not timed. 
Gunwale Race — Won by George McTaggart, W. Inslee, 
second; A. M. Poole, third. 
Tilting Tournament — Won by Cromwell and Keller, 
Knickerbocker Canoe Club; Wright and Inslee second, 
Poole and B. Spiedel third. 
Tail End Race — Won by C. H. Parsons, W. Inslee 
second, A. Wilmarth third. 
A. C. A* Constittition. 
In the last issue of your paper I notice that three mem- 
bers are appointed to revise the constitution and by-laws 
of the American Canoe Association. So far, so good; 
but all three members of said committee are appointed from 
the Atlantic Division. Is it fair to the other divisions to 
have all from one division? It has been argued that it 
is better to have it thus because otherwise there might be 
loss of time in getting together to accomplish the revision. 
Why this haste? We have lived a good many years 
under the present costitution, and have had very little 
trouble. Of course the above is by no means perfect and 
should be revised, but a hasty revision might in the end 
prove disastrous to the ititerests of the Association. A 
mail vote can be taken at any time, and perhaps the in- 
coming commodore might have a few suggestions to 
make. In my opinion the other divisions should have 
some say in the matter. 
A Member of the Atlantic Division for i6 Years. 
Rifle at Sea Gift. 
The Leech cup match was open to everybody; distances 800, 
900 and 1,000yds.; position, any withotit artificial rest; seven 
rounds at each distance without sighting shots; and rifle and 
ammunition; entrance $1 to members of the N. R. A., and $2 
to all others; prizes, first, Leech cup and gold badge; second, 
$25; third, $15; fourth, $10; fifth, $5. 
Pennsylvania. 
800yds. 
Kemp 28 
Jeffords 28 
Goddard ...m. 24 
Foulke IS 
Bell 33 
New Jersey. 
Martin 28 
Gannon , 24 
Hubschmidt ,30 
Lehman 30 
Smith 28 
McGrann 25 
Evans 18 
Baker 23 
O'Hare 18 
Rowland 25 
Hare 2 
Gensch 23 
Hudson 18 
Lewes 32 
900yds. 1000yds. Tot'l. 
30 32 90 
28 29 85 
21 27 82 
10 26 54 
28 25 86 
30 
28 
25 
28 
18 
^ 
24 
17 
16 
7 
20 
32 
11 
23 
26 
31 
28 
17 
28 
16 
22 
20 
22 
21 
28 
84 
75 
74 
67 
64 
60 
66 
53 
50 
The inter-club match was for the rifle club championship of the 
United States. It was open to teams of five men from any rifle 
club or Association ; ten shots per man at 200yds. ; any rifle and 
ammunition. It was won by the Manhattan Rifle and Revolver 
team with a score of 213. The rifle club of the Seventh Regiment, 
New York, was second with 197, and Old Guard, Massacliusetts, 
third with 195. The scores follow: 
Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Association ..213 
Seventh Regiment, New York, Rifle Club 197 
Old Guard, Massachusetts 195 
Seventy-first, New York, first team....... 193 
Twelfth New York 192 
Company A, Sixth Massachusetts V. M 192 
Seventy-first New York, second team 192 
Pennsylvania State Rifle Association 190 
Massachusetts Rifle Association , 188 
First Regiment New Jersey 187 
Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Association, second team ...180 
Cottage Rifle and Revolver Association , 179 
Fourth New Jersey 177 
Old Guard, New York 131 
Squadron A, New York, withdrew. 
The president's match, for the Military championship of the 
Unitied States, 200, 300, 500, 800 and 1,000yds., 7 shots at each 
distance, was won by Lieut K. K. V. Casey, of the Seventy-first 
New York. There were ten prizes: To first the championship 
medal and $50; to second, $25; to third, $15; to fourth, $10; to 
fifth, $10, and five more of $5 each. The winners: 
Yards : 200 300 500 600 800 1000 
Lieut K K V Casey, 71st N. Y 28 32 33 33 35 31—192 
Sergt A Corbett, 71st N. Y 28 31 35 33 32 2Si— 188 
Lieut. A E Ranney, 71st N. Y ......30 33 33 31 32 26—185 
G. E. Cook, District of Columbia 81 30 33 31 35 25—185 
Lieut. W A Tewes, New Jersey 30 31 35 30 29 29—184 
E. J. Fink, District of Columbia 28 32 33 33 29 28—183 
S B Wetheraid, District of Columbia 27 29 33 34 32 26—183 
Sergt J Corrie, New York 32 29 33 33 32 24—183 
M Appleby, District of Columbia .29 31 34 34 32 22—182 
W I Ligear, Pennsylvania 31 30 34 29 29 28—181 
The all comers' military match was won by Lieut. W. M. Far- 
row, District of Columbia; Kuser trophy, rapid-fire match, was 
won by John L. Kuser, New Jersey; Reading trophy, Capt. D. B. 
McAlpin, Seventh New York; Spencer trophy. Pvt. Geo. E. Cook, 
District of Columbi.i; Seabury trophy, Sergt. J. H. Keogh, Massa- 
chusetts; hyposcope match, Lieut. Edward Breeze, Second New 
Jersey. 
Members' match, New Jersey State Rifle Association— Lieut. 
Plorace M, Bell, Second New Jersey. 
Meaney medal — Sergt. Charles Moore, Pennsylvania. 
Perrine medal — Pvt. H. J. McCartney, Fourth New Jersey. 
New Jersey State Rifle Association trophy — Lieut. R. L. B. 
Bowen, Rhode Island. 
The National match was open to teams of twelve men, one team 
from the troops stationed within each of the military departments; 
the United States Navy and Marine Corps; the National Guard 
(one team from each State, Territory and the District of Colum- 
bia); distance 200, 500, 600, 800, 900 and 1,000yds.; ten shots at 
each range by each contestant; arms. United States service rifles 
and carbines; service ammunition; to first National trophy and 
cash, $500; to second, "the Hilton trophy" and $300; to third, "the 
Soldier of Marathon" and $200; to fourth, $150; to fifth, $100; to 
sixth $50, and a medal to each member of the winning teams. 
An Excellent Suggestion. 
North Sutton, N. H., Sept. 5.— Editor Forest and Stream: 
Every one admits that it is of great importance for the country 
that its men should be expert rifle shots. Everything should be 
done to further this object. Would not the interest in rifle shoot- 
ing among civilians be increased if the State or general Govern- 
ment were to ofTer badges as marksmen and sharpshooters to any 
one making a certain score? Such badges are eagerly competed 
for among the militiamen, and it seems to me that some plan 
can be perfected which would cause many a young man to prac- 
tice at the range. 
If this idea is an abandoned one, drop this in the waste- 
basket. If not, it is worth considering, as are any ideas which 
may help to bring up the standard of American marksmanship. 
Harry Seymour Barnes. 
Cincinnati Rifle Association. 
Cincinnati, O. — At the regular meeting of the Cincinnati Rifle 
Association on Aug. 30, the following scores were made. The 
shooting of Hasenzahl and Payne was good, considering a very 
tricky rear fishtail wind. Scores made at 200yds., offhand, 25-ring 
target: 
Honor. 
Hasenzahl 225 219 217 216 205 62 
Payne 222 221 218 213 211 68 
Nestler 222 219 213 210 207 57 
Lux 217 210 206 206 201 51 
Freitag 217 194 187 184 1S2 59 
Bruns 215 208 206 205 199 52 
Odell 212 207 197 196 194 57 
Roberts 210 203 201 197 196 59 
Hofer 206 200 197 186 179 47 
Mr. Nestler was out again after waiting for his new Stevens 
finger lever. His shooting seems improved with its use. 
The Old Guard. 
New York. — The Engineers' Corps of the Department of New 
York Minute Men, is to participate in the fair to be held in New 
York next October by the Old Guard Veteran Battalion. Madison 
Square Garden will be used, and in this connection it may be in- 
teresting to know that 200 members of the Honorable Artillery 
Company of London will attend, the guests of the Ancient and 
Honorable Artillery of Boston. The latter will attend about 250 
strong. 
It is purposed that Thursday, Oct. 8, will be Minute Men's 
night, and at that time will be seen the Washington turnout, 
which should be large in number and make a fine showing, con- 
sidering that the headquarters of this , organization is in the 
Capital City, presided over by Col. M. A. Winters. 
Presque Isle Rifle Club. 
Erie, Pa., Aug. 29. — There were not many members of the 
Presque Isle Rifle Club present on Saturday, but those that were 
there made very good scores, considering the gait that a heavy 
north wind blew straight in the shooter's face. American Stand- 
ard target, distance 200yds. Scores: 
■^B Moorehouse...30 30 42—108 S C Long 69 67 67—203 
F G Lynch 84 79 74—237 J Almeda 69 64 56—189 
J Stidham 76 75 75—225 A G Riblet 47 48 40—135 
J Bacon 77 73 68—218 *0 S Riblet 42— 42 
A Mount 69 69 69—207 
Sept. 5. — The club held its regular weekly shoot with a very 
good attendance, and some good scores were made. Next Mon- 
day, Labor Day, the club shoots its long-promised match with the 
Jamestown, N. Y., Club, each club shooting on its own grounds 
and having a member of the other club present to see that the 
scores claimed are made. Scores: 
J Stidham 78 75 75—228 J Almeda ..63 63 60—192 
W A Parker 74 73 71—218 T Sullivan 66 58 56—190 
S C Long 74 73 70—217 E D Allen 60 58 57—175 
A Mount 77 71 68—216 H Lewis ...56 50 49—155 
L Fergueson 71 71 67—209 J Hunter 54 51 49—154 
* Visitors. 
The last match of the three that was to be shot between the 
Pearl City Club, of Jamestown, N. Y., and the Erie Club was 
shot on Labor Day, each club shooting on its own grounds, hav- 
ing a representative of the other club present to see fair play, 
and the Erie Club won the final match and the cup that was 
shot for. The first match was shot at Jamestown last June, and 
the Jamestown club won. The second match came off on the 
Erie club's grounds on July 11, the Erie club winning. Erie's 
end of the third match was shot here during a rain that kept 
falling all afternoon, but nevertheless enough points were made 
to keep the cup here. Scores: 
Presque Isle Club. 
J Stedham. . . .75 76 78—229 
W A Parke... 71 76 77— 224 
G E Shafer...68 71 72— 211 
F G Lynch.., 60 65 76—201 
Jamestown Club. 
Sunburgh ....75 79 81—235 
Ramusson .... 64 79 80—223 
Wahlgren ... .61 78 82—221 
Graff 61 64 77—202 
S C Long 61 66 66—193—1058 J Saccon 44 50 54—148—1029 
Cabia Blanco. 
If you want your shoot to fae announced here send a 
notice like the following : 
Fixtures* 
Sept. 16-18.— Williamsport, Pa.— West Branch Rod and Gun 
Club tournament. H. A. Dimick, Sec'y, 
Sept. 17. — Annual tournament and sheepbake of the Bristol, 
Conn., Gun Club. E. R. Burwell, Sec'y. 
Sept. 20.— Middleton, Wis., Gun Club tournament. 
Sept. 22.— Frederictown, O., Gun Club tournament. A. D. 
Rhinehart, Sec'y. 
Sept. 22-23.— Milton, Pa., Run and Gun Club fall tournament. 
Fred A. Godcharles, Capt. 
Sept. 22-24.— Indianapolis, Ind., Gun Club opening or dedication 
tournament. W. T. Nash, Sec'y. 
Sept. 23-24.— Springfield, O.— Young & Wilson's tournament. 
*Sept. 23-24.— Scottdale, Pa., Gun Club's tournament. R. S. 
Deniker, Sec'y. 
Sept. 23-24.— Renit.elaer, Ind., Gun Club shoot. 
Sept. 23-24.- -Scranton, Pa. — The Interstate Association's tourna- 
ment, under Ihe auspices of the Scranton Rod and Gun Club. 
J, D. Mason Se-.-'y 
Sept. 24. — Berea, O., Gun Club tournament. J. Beswick, Sec'y. 
Sept. 24-25. — Mcrrisonville, j[ll.— Pastime Gun Club tournament. 
Sept. 25. — Adair, la., Gum Club tournament. 
Sept. 25. — Live bird shoot on J. H. Outwater's grounds, Hack- 
ensack River Bridge, N. J. L. H. Schortemeier, Mgr. 
Sept. 25.— Bmgnamton, N. Y., Gun Club tournament. H. W. 
Brown, Sec'v . 
Sept. 25-26.— Lexington, Ky., Gun Club two-day shoot; live 
birds and targets. Robert R. Skinner, Mgr. 
Sept. 28-29.— Louisville, Ky.— First day. State championship at 
targets; second day. State championship at live birds. J. S. 
Phelps, Jr., Sec'y. 
Sept. 29. — Glen Rock, Pa., Gun Club tournament. Allen M. 
Dietz, Sec'y. 
Sept. 29-30.— Worcester, Mass., Sportsmen's Club grand fall 
tournament. C. W. Doten, Pres. 
Sept. 39-30.— Target tournament of the Shamokin, Pa., Gun Club. 
S. Y. Yocum, Sec'y. 
Sept. 30-Oct. 2. — Florists' Gun Club's first open amateur tourna- 
ment at flying targets. J. K. Starr, Mgr., 1216 North Twenty- 
eighth street. Philadelphia. 
Sept. 29-Oct. 1.— Pekm, 111.— Illinois State Sportsmen's Associa- 
tion tournament. John Smith, Sec'y. 
Oct. 1-2.— Austerlitz, Ky. — Two-day live pigeon tournament of 
the Hill Top Gun Club. Geo. W. Clay, Sec'y. 
Oct. 6-7. — Des Moines, la. — Two-day shoot of Messrs. Whitney 
& Milner. 
•Oct. 6-7.— Allegheny, Pa.— North Side Gun Club's tournament. 
L. B. Fleming, Sec'y. 
Oct. 6-7. — Kansas City, Mo. — First Grand Afro-American Handi- 
cap of the Afro-American Trapshooters' League. T. H. Cohron, 
Sec'y, 
Oct. 8-9. — Clinton, Ont., Gun Club tournament. 
Oct. 8-9.— Dalton, Ohio, Gun Club's fifth annual tournament. 
H. Santmyer, Mgr. 
Oct. 8-10. — St. Joseph, Mo. — Thirteenth annual tournament of 
the Missouri State Amateur Shooting Association. F. B. Cun- 
ningham, Mgr. 
Oct. 9-10. — Tournament of the Olney, 111., Gun Club; prizes 
and added money. J. W. Marks, Jr., Sec'y. 
®ct. 9-10. — Olney, 111. — Two days' tournament. Moore & Marks, 
Mgrs. 
Oct. 9-10.— Sixteenth annual fall tournament of the Harrisburg, 
Pa., Shooting Association. A. H. Roberts, Sec'y. 
Oct. 11. — Brooklyn, L. I.— Opening all-day shoot of the Fulton 
Gun Club. 
Oct. 13-15.— Omaha, Neb., Gun Club's twelfth annual tourna- 
ment. W. D. Townsend, Sec'y. 
Oct. 14-17. — West Baden, Ind., Gun Club tournamemt. John L. 
Winston, Sec'y. 
Oct. 14-17.- West Baden, Ind., Gun Club tournament; $500 added. 
John L. Winston, Mgr. 
Oct. 20-22.— Paducah, Ky., Gun Club tourn«ment. 
Davis, Sec'y. 
Oct. 23-24. — New London, la., Gun Club tournament. 
E. Cook, Sec'y. 
Oct. 22-24.— St. Louis, Mo.— Combination live-bird and target 
shoot at Du Pont Shooting Park. Open to all. Special event, 50' 
live bird handicap. Alec D. Mermod, Mgr. f 
Oct. 26-31. — French Lick Springs, Ind.— First grand tournament 
of the National Gun Club; $590 added. John M. Lilly, Pres. 
W. A. 
Dr. C. 
•Members of Western Pennsylvania Trapshooters' League. 
Chas. G. Grubby Sec'y, 507 Wood street, Pittsburg. 
** Members Southern Trapshooters' Game and Fish Protective' 
Association. J. J. Bradfield, Sec'y, Vicksburg, Miss, 
