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f OftfiST AND STREAM. 
[Dec. 3, 1904. 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
Club secretaries are invited to send their scores for 
publication in these columns, also any news notes they 
may care to have published. Mail all such matter to 
Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 346 Broadway, 
New York. Forest and Stream goes to press on Tues- 
day OF EACH WEEK. 
The Montdair, N. J., Gun Club will hold its annual election 
and dinner on Dec. 3. 
Mr. Lewis C. Hopkins won the November cup at the shoot of 
the Crescent Athletic Club on Saturday of last week. 
The Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Gun Club announces Jan. 1 as the 
date of its annual shoot for 1905. Competition will begin at 10 
o'clock. All are welcome to participate. 
Dec. 10 has been fixed upon by the Ossining and Poughkeepsie 
gun clubs for a team race. The match will be shot at Pough- 
keepsie. The next practice shoot of the Ossining Gun Club is 
fixed to be held on Dec. 3. 
In the tournament of the Gallatin, Tenn., Gun Club, Nov. 24, 
the Sumner County Handicap, at 15 live birds, was an event of 
chief interest. Seven tied on 13- as high score. In the shoot-off, 
miss-and-out, J. C. Baker, of Jacksboro, Tenn., shot all his com- 
petitors out on the thirteenth round, and won the handsome 
loving cup, which was the prize. 
Messrs. J. Edwards and A. A. Felix made clean scores of 10 in. 
the weekly shoot held at the Point Breeze track, Saturday last. 
This was the seventh and last shoot of the prize series. The five 
best scores of each contestant were the basis of the decisions. 
The winners were: J. Edwards, first, 48 out of 50; A. A. Felix, 
second. 47 out of 50; F. Murphy, third, 46 out of 50. 
Mr. Hood Waters, famous as an expert of the Laflin & Rand 
Powder Co., was a visitor in New York last week. He is re- 
covering from a severe trouble with his eyes, which impairs his 
success at the traps as compared with his admirable skill when in 
his usual good form. He journeyed to Ossining and participated 
in the recent holiday shoot of the active and popular club which 
is domiciled there. 
Under date of Nov. 26, Mr, Elmer E. Shaner, secretary-man- 
ager, writes us as follows: "The annual meeting of the Interstate 
Association will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, at 10 A. M., at Oak- 
land, Bergen county, N. J. The meeting will be held in proper 
form and adjourned to the afternoon of the same day, when the 
adjourned annual meeting will be held in the offices of the Laflin 
& Rand Powder Company, 99 Cedar street, New York City, at 
1:30 P. M." 
The Aqueduct, L. I., Gun Club had a large gathering of shoot- 
ers on Nov. 24. Fourteen shooters participated, and there were 
fourteen prizes, awarded as follows: W. Hopkins, H. Van Sicklen, 
Dr. Ireland, E. Smith, W. Ryder, S. Northridge, H. J. Selover, 
J. W. Dayton, H. Camden, W. Glazebrook, H. Bramwell, D. 
Mohrman, A. Van Siclen and S. Hitchcock. In a 10-bird sweep- 
stake the scores were: Hopkins 10, H. Van Siclen 9, Mills 8, - 
Dr. Ireland 7, Smith 6, Hitchcock and Northridge 5 each, Dayton, 
Camden and Bramwell 4 each. 
Bernard Waters. 
Woodmont Rod and Gtm Club. 
The Washington, D. C, Post, of Nov. 27, contains the fol- 
lowing account of the grievous loss sustained by the Woodmont 
Rod and Gun Club: 
"The club house of the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club, situated 
on the Maryland side of the Potomac River, opposite Great 
Cacapon, W. Va., and about ten miles west of Hancock, Md., 
was completely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The build- 
ing, which was reduced to a pile of ashes, was erected about 
fifteen years ago at a cost of $6,000, and was insured for $4,000. 
The contents, which were insured for $2,000, were nearly all re- 
moved before the fire had gained much headway, and the loss is 
practically confined to the structure. 
"A defective flue in the room over the bedroom of the super- 
intendent of the club preserves caused the fire. The flames were 
discovered about 12:30 o'clock in the afternoon, and, immediately, 
Messrs. W. Scott Towers and N. O. Messenger, two members 
of the club, and Gen. George B. Williams and Mr. Charles C. 
Randolph, who were present as their guests, began to fight the 
flames with buckets of water. 
"The attendants of the club were called into service and battled 
hard to check the progress of the fire, but it quickly became 
evident that they could not cope with it. Italian laborers em- 
ployed on the railroad near by were sent for by Messrs. Towers 
and Messenger. They responded to the call for assistance, and 
joined the impromptu fire brigade. Modern fire apparatus was 
not to be had, and the crude appliances were ineffective to stop 
the flames. It soon became evident that there was no hope of 
saving the lodge, and all hands then turned their attention to 
the removal of the furnishings and other equipment of the club 
house. 
"In a short time the place was a mass of burning ruins, and it 
continued to burn until about 3 o'clock. No one was hurt in 
the fire. Messrs. Messenger and Towers and Gen. Williams and 
Mr. Randolph, who had gone to the club house last Friday for 
a few days' outing, returned to Washington last night. 
"Located as it was, at a high point on the picturesque banks 
of the Potomac, the lodge was a mecca for well-known sportsmen 
of this city and Pittsburg. Its guests in the past have included 
many men of national renown, who sought recreation here. Among 
them were the late President Arthur and former President Cleve- 
land, the latter of whom was entertained at the club house on 
two occasions while on fishing trips. Many entertainments were 
given there during the winter months, and the young people of 
the surrounding country frequently held dances in the spacious 
rooms of the house. 
"Mounted trophies of hunts adorned the walls of the building, 
the furnishings of which were elaborate, but, through the efforts 
of those who fought the flames, these, as well as the records of 
the club, were saved. 
"Besides the regular club quarters on the ground floor and the 
rooms of the superintendent, the lodge had accommodations for 
twenty guests. The club preserves contain approximately 3,000 
acres in the vicinity of dam No. 6, about 108 miles from 
Washington. 
"Several prominent Washington men incorporated the club in 
1881, and at present it numbers among its members many of the 
most distinguished men of the nation. Mr. Henry Clay Stewart 
is the president and James M. Green its secretary and treasurer. 
The superintendent of the place is Alexander Reid, who resides 
there with his wife. 
"Reports were received here last night that the woods in the 
neighborhood of the club house were on fire, but it was stated 
that the fire at the lodge had no connection with the forest fire." 
IN NEW JERSEY. 
Montclalr Gun Club. 
Montclair, N. J., Nov. 24.— The Thanksgiving Day shoot of 
the Montclair Gun Club was greatly enjoyed to-day. Some fifteen 
men participated. Events 1 and 2 were for practice. Event 3, 
25 birds, was won by Mr. Howard with a score of 23; prize a box 
of shells. Event No. 4, a handicap match, 25 birds, was tied for 
by Messrs. Bush and Doremus on a score of 24. On the shoot-off 
the prize, an opera glass, was won by Mr. Bush. Event No. 5, 
a handicap match, 25 birds, each member being allowed to shoot 
at missed birds of event No. 4 for his handicap in event No .5, 
was tied for by Messrs. Soverel, Bush, Wallace and Cockefair, 
but was finally won by Mr. Bush, who received a very handsome 
silver loving cup, which had been donated by Mr. Wallace for 
this event: 
Events: 1 2 3 4 5 Events: 1 2 3 4 5 
Targets : 10 15 25 25 25 Targets : 10 15 25 25 25 
Cockefair, 0 8 14 19 16 17 Scheffey, 10 9 18.. 
Doremus, 8 8 7 14 24 13 Badgley 2 .. .. 
Wallace, 4 6 .. 12 18 17 Bush, 6 20 24 20 
Wmslow, 8 6 6 14 17 13 Crane, 4 23 16 
Hartshcrne, 8 4 5 17 22 15 Swartwout 13.. 
Bettinson, 10 5 .... 19 14 Babcock 22 17 
S R Soverel, 2 8 .. 18 22 Pray, 6 22 .. 
Howard, 0 12 23 22 20 
Handicaps as indicated apply only on event No. 4. 
Scores of Nov. 26: 
Events^ 12345678 
Targets: 25 10 25 15 10 25 25 25 
C W Kendall 15 8 19 9 5 23 19 15 
Cockefair 8 21 11 10 18 20 17 
S H Soverel 5 8 6 .. 
Wallace 17 .. 10 10 3 10 18 15 
Hartshorne . . . . 4 9 9 13 
W I Soverel , 14 16 .. 
Baldwin 12 16 12 
Pray : 7 16 14 
Bush 20 17 20 
Scheffey ; 8 
The shoot this afternoon was quite well attended, considering 
its nearness to the Thanksgiving Day shoot. Aside from event 
No. 6, Mr. Kendall's shooting was not up to the average. Mr. 
Bush shows the greatest improvement over past performances. 
The club holds its annual meeting and dinner on the evening 
of Dec. 3, at which time a new set of officers will be elected. 
Edward Winslow, Sec'y. 
Pattenburg Gun Club. 
Pattenburg, N. J., Nov. 26. — The most exciting and interesting 
events of all the year took place to-day at the shoot of the 
Pattenburg Gun Club. Though cold and the wind blowing to- 
ward the traps and carrying targets 60yds. at a high speed, only 
seven shooters attended. They all showed a will, and they 
wondered what was the trouble. This was our regular monthly 
medal shoot, and the final for the Hunter medal, which was up 
to to-day in Mr. A. E. Holbrook's hands. At the last moment 
he weakened, and Mr. R. Stamets took it from him, with second 
badge of the monthly contest. Mr. C. W. Bonnell took first 
prize, this being the second time in succession. 
A E Holbrook 0100001000100110110011000— 9 
H P Gano 0110001001011000111101110—13 
R Stamets 0101110011000110110111111—16 
N Stamets 1001000111110001110011010—13 
C W Bonnell 1011101111110111111111C00— 19 
Harry Gano 0110100100010000011011110— 11 
A Hellman 0100000110001111000110001— 10 
C. W. Bonnell, Sec'y. 
Bound Brook Gun Club. 
Bound Brook, N. J., Nov. 28. — The wind and snow on last 
Saturday kept a number of the members home from the regular 
shoot of the Bound Brook Gun Club. 
Among the visitors at the shoot was Dr. Bache's wife and 
mother, and the Rev. E. E. Roberson, of the Methodist church. 
Mr. Roberson is an old hand at target breaking, considering that 
he has not" shot at targets for a few years, yet his score was 
equal to the majority of the members. 
Dr. Pardee showed how he could break targets, even if it did 
snow. After he left the score, he looked like a walking snow 
bank, and said he could find them all right, too. 
Dr. Bache and F. K. Stelle tied for the first cup, and, after 
shooting at twenty-five more, they were still tied. It was de- 
" cided to let it go until the next club shoot, when they will try 
it again. 
Mr. Du Four came over in his automobile, so he would have 
some way of getting cup No. 2 home. S. W." Dunning was the 
winner of No. 3 cup and the medal. 
Hdp. Brk. TotT 
Du Four 0000000001100000111010110 8 14 22 
Dunning 0000011010000111011001000 9 12 21 
Stelle 1011101100111111101110100 17 10 25 
Dr. Bache ....1001111111101111111111001 20 8 25 
Dr. Pardoe llllllOOllOOllOUOOOHOU 16 4 20 
Shoot-off for cup. 
Dr. Bache ..1111100101011101101111110 18 8 25 
Stelle 1110101001111111001111001 17 10 25 
Extra events: Du Four shot at 10, broke 6; Dunning, 20, 11; 
Stelle, 25, 15; Dr. Bache, 10, 4; Dr. Pardoe, 75, 60; Roberson, 25, 17. 
F. K. Stelle, Sec'y. 
Highland Gun Clu2>. 
Gorgas Station, Pa., Nov. 26.— A stiff wind made unfavorable 
conditions for big scores at the monthly shoot of the Highland 
Gun Club, to-day. The scores in the club event, 25 targets, 16yds., 
all at scratch, were as follows: D.enham 19, Ringold 17, Pinker- 
ton 15, Dalton 11, McMichael 11, Meehan 11, Burns 7. 
Crescent Athletic Club. 
Bay Ridge, L. I., Nov. 26.— Compared with an average shoot of 
the Crescent Athletic Club, the attendance was light. The Novem- 
ber cup was won by Mr. Lewis C. Hopkins. The scores: 
Trophy shoot, 15 targets, handicap: 
Hdp. Brk. Tof; 
Marshall 3 11 14 
H L Kenyon 1 12 13 
F Stephenson... 0 12 12 
L C Hopkins 1 11 12 
Keyes 2 
Brigham 0 
Vanderveer 3 
Southworth 0 
Damron 4 
Lott 0 
Grinnell 1 
Vanderveer 1 
Trophy shoot, 15 targets, handicap: 
-a:--: 0 14 14 Vanderveer 1 
£ P Stephenson. 0 13 13 Keyes 1 
£"nnell 1 12 13 Kenyon 1 
Marshall 3 10 13 Damron 4 
Southworth 0 12 12 
Shoot for November cup, 25 targets, handicap: 
L C Hopkins.... 2 18 20 Kenyon 2 
Southworth 0 17 17 
Trophy shoot, 25 targets, handicap: 
L?tt -2 21 23 
O Bnen 4 19 23 
if B Stephenson. 1 21 22 
Kenyon 2 20 22 
Grinnell 3 18 21 
Shoot-off, same conditions: 
0 ' Bri en 4 13 17 Lott 1 
Trophy shoot, 15 targets, handicap: 
F B Stephenson. 0 15 15 Keyes 1 
Bn s ham 0 13 13 O'Brien"'.'.'.':::::: 2 
Lott 0 13 13 Marshall 3 
£ en J on ; 1 11 12 Vanderveer 1 
Southworth ...... 0 12 12 L C Hopkins 1 
Trophy shoot, 15 targets, handicap: 
Grinnell 1 13 14 Lott 0 
Ke y es 1 13 14 Hopkins 1 
Shoot-off, same conditions: 
Grinnell 1 13 14 
Lott 0 14 14 
Shoot-off, same conditions: 
Hopkins 1 H 12 
Grinnell 1 10 11 
Trophy shoot, 15 targets, handicap: 
Hdp. Brk. Tot'l 
11 
3 
8 
10 
9 
8 
5 
12 
11 
10 
9 
11 
10 
9 
9 
15 17 
19 
18 
15 
16 
21 
18 
18 
16 
22 23 
Hopkins 1 
Keyes 1 
10 
14 
13 
13 
32 
Lott 
0 11 
Grinnell 1 13 14 
Hopkins 1 13 14 
Lott 0 14 14 
Lott 0 14 14 
Keyes 1 12 U 
Marshall 3 10 
F B Stephenson. 0 12 
Southworth 0 12 
Kenyon 1 9 
11 
11 
11 
10 
9 
14 
14 
14 
13 
11 
13 
12 
12 
10 
10 
11 
Shoot-off, same conditions? 
Lo" 0 13 13 Grinnell 
Hopkins 1 11 12 
Match, 25 targets, 20yds., all scratch: F. B. Stephenson 23, H. 
L. Kenyon 17, A. G. Southworth 15, H. M. Brigham 14. 
Nov. 24.— There was a good attendance of members and guests. 
The gobbler handicap, 15 targets, prize a bronze turkey, resulted 
in a tie on straight scores between Messrs. H. L. -Kenyon and 
O. C. Grinnell, Jr. Kenyon won in the third shoot-off, 15 to 13. 
The holiday cup, 25 targets, resulted in a tie, Messrs. Frank B. 
Stephenson and H. L, Kenyon, breaking 24 each. In the shoot- 
off the scores were: Kenyon 24, Stephenson 23. Mr. A. G. 
Southworth won an event at 25 targets, and one at 15. Mr. O. 
C. Grinnell won two 15-target events. Mr. Lowell M. Palmer 
won one 15 target event. In a six-man team contest Frank B. 
Stephenson and Harry B. Vanderveer, captains, the team of the 
latter won; scores 67 to 58. Mr. W. W. Marshall and D. C. 
Bennett each won one event at 15 targets. 
Trap at Point Breeze. 
The final shoot of the series of seven contests, held at the 
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Race Track, Nov. 26, was decided, 
and the winners were, first, J. Edwards, 48 out of 50; A. A. 
Felix, 47 out of 50; F. Murphy, third, 46 out of 50. The five 
best scores of each of the contestants were counted in the 
decision. The weather conditions were excellent for live-bird 
shooting. A strong wind was a material assistance to the birds. 
An open sweepstake resulted as follows: Alman, Felix, Maloney, 
5 each; Murphy, 4; Ford, 1. 
Club shoot, 10 live birds, handicap rise: 
J Edwards 2122222222—10 
A Felix 2222222222—10 
F Muller . . . .*222222222— 9 
F Murphy 2112222020— 8 
S Alman 212*2*1222— 8 
H Delaney 1121110*21- 
H Stein 2222022202— 8 
J Bruce 2020222222— 8 
C French 2022022202— 7 
J McAnany 2220222002—7 
C Jones 2020022022— 6 
H Thomas 2002220220— 6 
J Maloney 2012222120— 8 H Brawley 2000200222— 5 
Fred Muller lost his first bird dead out, and won second money 
alone. 
Meadow Springs Gun Club. 
Philadelphia, Nov. 26.— The club handicap shoot at 25 targets 
to-day had scores as follows: 
E Zeiler 5 
Roberts 0 
Mardin 0 
Cantrell 
Davis . 
Pepper 
23 
28 
19 
21 
16 
21 
20 
20 
20 
20 
17 
19 
18 
18 
18 
18 
17 
17 
16 
17 
14 
17 
Dill . 
Heite 
Long 
Lee . 
Hdp. Bk. 
Tot'l 
.,6 11 
17 
. . 0 16 
16 
. . 0 16 
16 
.. 0 15 
15 
.. 0 14 
14 
..6 7 
13 
.. 0 12 
12 
..5 7 
12 
.. 0 7 
7 
.. 0 3 
3 
Team shoot, 25 targets per man, eleven men to a team: 
Henry's team— Garrett 23, Mardin 20, Bush 19, Beyer 18, Henry 
16, Chadburne 16, Dill 15, Heite 14, Depew 13, White 12, Dr. 
Zeiler 7; total, 173. 
Peper's team— Roberts 20, Cantrell 18, Lucas 17, Alexander 17, 
Davis 16, E. Zeiler 16, Pepper 14, Murdock 11, Mann 7, Long 7, 
Lee 7; total, 146. 
Clearview Gun Club. 
Darby Station, Pa., Nov. .26.— The number of contestants was 
sixteen in the regular club handicap, 25 targets, 16yds. mark for 
all. A stiff wind made good scores difficult. Mr. Geo. Springer 
was high with 24. Mr. L. Huber made 20, the highest actual 
score. Scores: 
Hdp. 
Bk. 
Tot'l 
, 6 
18 
24 
10 
13 
23 
,. 2 
20 
22 
3 
18 
21 
Dr. Charlton., 
7 
13 
20 
M Smith 
,, 3 
16 
19 
;, 2 
17 
19 
, ,. 0 
17 
17 
Hdp. Bk. 
Tot'l 
. . 0 16 
16 
.. 0 16 
16 
, . 7 9 
16 
..7 8 
15 
14 . 
..4 9 
13 
.'. 0 12 
12 
.3 8 
11 
