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forest and stream. 
serviceable riflemen from persons outside the military service, and 
to enable good riflemen to keep themselves in form. In every 
garrison, opportunity is afforded for practice, and in all com- 
munities in which there are serviceable and available shooting 
ranges, and wherever there are private shooting ranges in the 
vicinity of any garrison, endeavors are made to obtain the use of 
the same. To those communities and associations for the volun- 
tary use of arms, whose regulations have been recognized by the 
royal decree, a subsidy is accorded toward the erection, main- 
tenance, and for the improvement of the shooting ranges; under 
the direction of the Minister of War. To obtain such subsidy the 
community or association must lay out or improve its shooting 
ranges, and bind themselves to utilize the same in the interest of 
the defense of their country. The amount of the subsidy is de- 
termined by the Minister of War. 
Rifle practice is carried on under the superintendence of military 
men. The Government provides the rifles and ammunition. The 
course of practice is the same as that prescribed for the army 
corps. The distances at which the practice takes place vary from 
one hundred to seven hundred meters. Whenever, either because 
of the great distances at which the shooting ranges are situated 
or on account of any special circumstances, as, for instance, bad 
weather, it may be deemed best that the practice be made with 
cartridges adapted to the short distances, such a change is al- 
lowed. Every rifleman is permitted to fire five cartridges each 
drill day, with this proviso, that in the case of a limited number 
of p articipants in proportion to the number of ranges and the 
time available, more cartridges may be used, provided the number 
does not exceed fifteen. 
The practice takes place 'every year between the first of May 
and the first of December, and on at least one afternoon each 
week in those places where there are ten riflemen to practice. The 
Government directs that the numbers of ranges placed at their 
disposal must be, as far as possible, in accordance with the demand, 
and that participation shall be promoted as much as possible, both 
by proper announcement and by the regulation of the practice 
itself. Prizes are offered, and in the year of 1902 the Crown gave 
a medal of an elaborate description to be awarded to such persons 
as became eligible in accordance with the regulations of the Min- 
ister of War, and the granting was made by royal order. There 
are other prizes or badges for those distinguished in communal, 
provincial and national competitions, of medals of silver, silver 
gilt, and gold. The communal competitions are held annually, 
and the provincial and national every three years. 
Providence (R. I ) Revolver Club. 
Still alive and growing slowly. We have graduated from the 
shooting gallery 15yd. range, hired an old drill hall for one night 
a week, and increasing the shooting interests about here. Our 
pistol team is still resting on past laurels, and the men have not 
taken up much practice as yet; but we hope to <vake them up 
eventually. 
W. H. Freeman, our top-notch man, has done no shooting since 
the last match with the Miles Standish Club. 
Capt. Bowen left off pistol shooting to practice for the State 
team work in connection with the Fort Riley match. Sergt. Bul- 
lard also kept at the Krag all summer, disposed of his pistol and 
revolver, and is now interested in the match rifle. In fact, many 
of the regulars of last winter have done very little work of late; 
but, under the club's new plan and place for practice, they will 
no doubt get the fever again and take up the work. 
The facilities for small-bore rifle shooting at 25yds. has created 
quite a little interest among a number of shooters here, and most 
of our new members are composed of that class. There is quite 
a variety of weapons brought down for practice. 
Albert Coulters, with his .22 target rifle, is kingpin in that line in 
this locality at present, and W. Bert Gardiner holds him a close 
second. 
Mr. L. A. Jordan, of Saylesville, has just commenced practice, 
using a .22 repeater with Lyman sights, and considering the dis- 
advantages under which he labors in indoor work, puts up some 
very good scores. 
Down in Portsmouth and Newport there are quite a number of 
shooters, both of rifle, pistol and revolver, and plans are being 
made for the reorganization of the revolver club, combining such 
of those men as care to come in under a satisfactory arrangement. 
Mr. William Almy, one of the old Portsmouth Rifle Club push- 
ers, is doing fine work with the pistol, and the general revival in 
shooting matters will no doubt bring about some good scoring 
this coming season out of doors. 
Following are the scores made at our shoot, Dec. 15, 20yds., 
Standard American target; revolver practice: A. C. Hurlburt, 
88, 77, 80; Arno Argus, 83, 73, 79, 79; W. Bosworth, at 12yds., on 
20yd. target, with .38 pocket arm, 73, 70; D. L. Craig, .38, on 
Creedmoor count, 36, 33, 38— possible 50. 
Twenty-five yard German ring, rifle practice: A. B. Coulters, 
231, 235, 231; W. Bert Gardiner, 222, 223, 235; L. A. Jordan, 220, 
234; Wm. T. Bullard, 218, 223. 
Our old friends, the Portland boys, have suggested a rifle 
match in order that they may get even for our success of last 
winter, and we are going to let them shoot out their revenge if 
we can scrape up the necessary men. 
All things considered, we believe "business is looking up," and 
feel rather encouraged at the prospects here, even though it seems 
hke pulling teeth to get the shooters into line. 
A. C. Hurlburt, Sec'y. 
Zettler Rifle Club. 
At the weekly shoot of this club only eleven members were on 
hand to take part in the competition for high scores. The ap- 
proach of the holidays, apparently, is the only reason for this 
lapse in the attendance, which usually increases steadily after the 
new year has begun. Scores: R. Gute 1219, O. Smith 1211, C. 
Zettler, Jr., 1210, L. Maurer 1201, G. Schlicht 1196, C. G. Zettler 
1193, A. Begerow 1192, F. J. Herpers 1183, B. Zettler 1183, H. C. 
Zettler 1179, George Bernius 1144. 
Lady Zettler Rifle Club. 
Saturday evening was ladies' night on the Zettler ranges. Scores 
follow: Miss Zimmerman, 246, 248; Miss M. Zimmerman 245, 248; 
Mrs. H. Fenwirth, 245, 243; Miss Eusner, 242, 246; Miss Ludwig, 
244, 243; Miss B. Ludwig, 244, 239; Mrs. H. Turbett 241, 235; 
Mrs. F. Liegibel, 231, 245; Miss Stoltz, 234, 236; Mrs. F. Watson 
227, 231; Mrs. B. Zettler 226, 225. 
Italian Rifle Club. 
Appended are the scores for the practice shoot held Monday, 
Dec. 12: Selvaggi 239, De Felice 237, Muzio 235, Borrour 228, 
Bianchi 227, Orsenigo 221, Mandelle 217, Clemente 211, Gaglione 
210, Biancorosso 209, Lampagnaur 207, Moglion 206, Cassetti 203, 
p. Amato 191 8 Scognamoglio 175. 
New York Schuetzen Corps. 
Scores follow for the regular practice shoot of Dec. 15: 
Ring target: R. Busse, 246, 246; A. Kronsberg, 239, 246; O. 
Schwaneman, 239, 236; C. G. Zettler, 232, 234; H. Radloff, 232, 233; 
G. Schroeter, 221, 233; H. Metzger, 211, 217; J. Keller, 209, 219; 
W. Heil, 200, 216; A. Wiltz, 190, 192. 
Bullseye target: C. G. Zettler, 35 degrees, O. Schwaneman S1V 2 , 
J. Facklamm 55, A. Kronsberg ()9, R. Busse 133, A. Wiltz 135, 
C. Wagner 136, W. Heil 140, J. Metzger 194. 
"Rifle Notes. 
The Iroquois Rifle Club, of Pittsburg, have about completed the 
programme for the large shoot to be held on its ranges, Jan. 16 
to 20, inclusive. In the championship match there will be twenty 
prizes, starting at $100 for first, $75, $60, $50, and so on down the 
line. A medal, valued at $50, will also' go to high man, in addi- 
tion to the $100 cash. On the ring target thirty-two prizes will 
be distributed, ranging from $75 for first, $60 to second, $5 to third, 
etc. About thirty prizes in merchandise will be placed on the 
bullseye target, in value from $50 down. The conditions: Any 
.22cal. rifle, any sights; entrance fees: 100 shot championship 
match, $10; ring target, 50 cents per ticket, and bullseye tickets, 
35 cents, or three for $1. The amount of cash placed on the dif- 
ferent targets should insure a goodly attendance of the New York 
crack shots. The official programme will be issued shortly. 
Gus Nowak, the veteran marksman, died of pneumonia Wednes- 
day, Dec. 14, at Throgg's Neck, Westchester, N. Y., after a brief 
illness. Mr. Nowak at one time was a member of that famous 
group of experts, the Zettler Rifle Club, New York, acting tor 
several years in the capacity of secretary. 
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The St. Louis Central Sharpshooters' Association held its 
annual election of officers recentlj', with the following results: 
E. H. Kessler, President; August Fick, Vice-President; Adam 
Felhauer, Secretary; Capt. E. P. Creacy, Financial Secretary; J. 
Green, Treasurer; N. Matheis, Trustee, and J. Stumpf, Captain. 
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A number of army officers from Fort Thomas, Ky., visited 
Middletown, O., last week to inspect the proposed site for a Gov- 
ernment rifle range for the use of troops at Columbus and Ft. 
Thomas. The range will also be used by the Ohio National 
Guard. 
The Jackson Township Rifle Club held their December shoot 
on the 10th. The medal was won by Jesse Johnson, with a score 
of 46 out of a possible 48. Four shots, 100yds., offhand. 
Fixture*. 
Dec. 26.— Springfield, Mass., Shooting Club turkey shoot. C. L. 
ICitcs Sec'y. 
Dec. 26.— Ossining, N. Y., Gun Club merchandise club shoot. C. 
G. Blandford, Capt. 
Dec. 29.— North Branch, N. J., Gun Club first annual midwinter 
shoot. H. B. Ten Eyck, Sec'y. 
1905. 
Jan. 2.— Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Gun Club annual shoot. 
Jan. 2.— Brooklyn, N. Y.— New Year's shoot of the Bergen Beach 
Gun Club. L. H. Schortemeier, Mgr. 
Jan. 17-20.— Hamilton, Can., Gun Club live-bird tournament. J. 
Hunter, Sec'y. ■ „ , 
Jan. 20.— Middletown, N. Y.— All-day shoot of Mullente Gun Club, 
on grounds of the Orange County Gun Club. Albert A. 
Schoverling and O. H. Brown, Mgrs. 
Jan. 23-28.— Brenham, Tex.— Sunny South Handicap. 
Jan. 31-Feb. 2.— Taylor, Tex.— Central Texas Handicap. 
Jan. 31-Feb. 2— Taylor, Tex.— Central Texas Handicap tourna- 
ment. C. F. Gilstrap, Mgr. 
Feb. 6-9.— Houston, Tex.— Sen's Grand Southern Handicap. Alt. 
Gardiner, Mgr. _ 
Feb. 11.— Phillipsburg, N. J., Opposite Easton, Pa— Alert Gun 
Gun Club first annual tournament. Ed. F. Markley, Mgr. 
Feb. 15-16.— Detroit, Mich.— Jacob Klein's tournament on Rusch 
House grounds, under auspices of Tri-State Automobile and 
Sporting Goods Association. 
May 2-5.— Pittsburg, Pa.— Tournament of the Pennsylvania State 
Sportsmen's Association, under auspices of the Herron Hill 
Gun Club. Thos. D. Bell, Ass't Sec'y. 
June 8-9.— Dalton, O., Gun Club annual tournament. Ernest F. 
Scott, Capt 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
The Gloucester City gun clubs have arranged special programmes 
for Christmas trapshooting competition. 
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An all-day shoot of the Mullerite Gun Club will be held on the 
grounds of the Orange County Gun Club, at Middletown, N. Y., 
on Jan. 20, 1905. The managers are Albert A. Schoverling, 2 
Murray street, New York city, and O. H. Brown, Middletown, 
N. Y. Programmes later. 
In the Philadelphia Trapshooters' League contests last Satur- 
day, the Florists defeated the Highlands by a score of 186 to 122; 
S. S. White defeated Camden by a score of 206 to 196; Hillsides 
defeated Narberth by a score of 123 to 107; Meadow Spring lost to 
Clearview; scores 206 to 207. There were ten man to a team, 25 
targets per mna. 
The Carteret resumed shooting last Saturday at their old Long 
Island grounds. The club house has been moved across the 
railraod, where no annoyance will be caused to the neighborhood 
residents. The opening day cup, at 15 targets, was won by W. 
P. Norton. W. S. Hoyt presented a cup, to be shot for on alter- 
nate Saturdays, and each contestant is to shoot at 25 targets. The 
first leg on this trophy was won yesterday by George S. McAlpin. 
Three wins are essential to ownership. The Garden City cup, a 
handicap at 15 targets, was won by D. I. Bradley. The amateur 
championship will this year be decided on the grounds of the 
Philadelphia Gun Club some time in January. 
Capt. C. G. Blandford writes us that the next shoot of the Os- 
sining, N. Y. Gun Club will be held on Christmas afternoon, Mon- 
day, 26th inst. Shooting will start at 1:30 sharp. The programme 
will consist of ten 10-target events for ten prizes offered by the 
president of the club, Col. Franklin Brandreth. The events will 
be distance handicaps, and no shooter may win more than one 
prize, though all can shoot along in the optional sweeps. After 
the winners of all the events are decided, they will draw for first 
choice of prizes. This is a club shoot, and members should turn 
out in good numbers. Any member may invite one friend to 
compete. . . 
Mr. Edward F. Markley, Chairman of the Tournament Com- 
mittee, writes us as follows: "The Alert Gun Club, of Phillips- 
burg, N. J., opposite Easton, Pa., will hold their first annual 
target tournament on their grounds, Feb. 11. The programme witl 
consist of 180 targets and eleven events. The programme in full 
will be mailed to you later," 
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Mr. W. T. Irwiri, commonly and endearingly known among 
his familiars as "Tramp" Irwin, is now a traveling representative 
of the U. M. C. Co., and at present is visiting tournaments in 
Illinois. He is a hard worker, can fill any position in connection 
with trapshooting interests, whether as contestant, manager, re- 
porter, cashier, etc. His experience is measured by trapshooting 
frcm its beginning to the present time. As showing that he was 
a valiant opponent, it may be mentioned that he contested a series 
of matches with the renowned Bogardus, and won nearly all of 
them. Our recollection is that he won five out of seven contests. 
Mr. Irwin is popular with the members of the trapshooting fra- 
ternity, and is a valuable addition to the U. M. C. force. 
H ■ mw?\ 
The London Field mentions that the shooting season began on 
Dec. 12 at Monte Carlo, and closes on April 8. After the first week 
in January there will be shooting on Mondays, Wednesdays and 
Fridays for sv/eepstakes, after which date there will be no prize 
with less than £40 added on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and 
Saturdays up to the end of January. The Grand Prix du Casino 
will begin on Monday, Feb. 6, and three following days, so that 
there is no risk of the delay which occurred last year through 
insufficient time. The Grand Prix is to be followed by the Monte 
Carlo Handicap of £160 on Feb. 10, and there will be shooting on 
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for prizes of £40 and £120 
throughout March, the Grand Prix du Littoral of £400 being shot 
for on March 27-29. 
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The North Branch, N. J., Gun Club announces the programme 
of their first annual midwinter shoot. The date fixed upon is Dec. 
29. Twelve events are provided, of which ten are at 15 and two at 
25 targets; entrance 80 cents and $1. Totals, 200 targets, $10. 
"Fifteen dollars for amateur's average shooting, entire programme 
50, 30, 20. Class shooting, three moneys; twelve or over, four 
moneys; prize for high professional or paid representatives. 
Loaded shells for sale on the ground. No postponement on ac- 
count of weather, as shooters are fully protected. Take main line 
of N. J. C. R. R. direct to North Branch. Two cents will be 
charged for targets, included in entrance. Guns and shells sent 
prepaid to M. H. Rupell will be delivered on the grounds free 
of charge. Goose dinner at hotel, 12 o'clock. H. B. Ten Eyck, 
Sec'y; M. H. Rupell, Capt." 
Bernard Waters. 
Florists Gun Club. 
On Monday, Dec. 19, the two teams of experts were given an 
all-day shoot by the Florists' Gun Club, of Philadelphia at Wis- 
sinoming, the home club entering a team out of courtesy to the 
visitors. The scores were: 
Targets : 10 15 
Marshall 9 J4 
F Coleman 9 14 
Heer 10 15 
Torpey 5 11 
Fisher 8 11 
Riehl 8 14 
Budd 9 15 
Fmletter 6 10 
Hubby 9 13 
Harrison 9 12 
Butler 4 14 
Anthony 10 10 
Huttenlock 8 15 
Bell 9 13 
Heikes 9 14 
Powell 8 13 
Howard 7 14 
Anmack 6 7 
Buckwalter 10 13 
S J C 8 12 
Newcomb 8 14 
Wiley 7 11 
Pratt 8 11 
Morrison 8 15 
Adams 9 15 
E T Coleman 15 
20 10 
17 
15 20 15 20 
14 20 14 11 
13 14 13 13 
11 16 12 15 
18 
20 
12 
17 
17 
19 
14 10 13 16 12 
20 
16 8 
19 9 
20 .. 
16 10 
9 17 14 
11 18 . . 
16 7 
19 .. 
17 6 
18 8 
17 8 
18 10 
11 10 
19 7 
13 18 
8 15 .. 
Gange 
George 
Mrs Park ... 
W K Park. 
Watson 
Landis 
Shew 
G Parker . . . 
Wright 
Coyle 
W L Clark. 
Aiman 
Daudt 
Pennington . 
Gage 
Harris 
Barrett 
Anderson ... 
10 
13 
12 
10 
18 
15 
20 
19 
18 
13 
17 
14 
13 18 12 13 
14 18 11 14 
12 .. .. 
14 18 13 
11 .. .. 
14 16 
11 15 
12 16 
9 12 
17 10 
15 ... 
20 10 
17 10 
13 10 
18 6 
12 9 
17 10 
.. 7 
.. 7 
.. 10 
.. 9 
15 18 
.. 17 
11 17 
13 18 
11 18 9 
13 14 .. 
12 18 
12 .. .. 
11 .. .. 
11 13 .. 
12 18 . . 
12 .. .. 
13 
14 
Team exhibition, 500 targets per team. 
Western Team. 
1st 25. 2d 25. 
Budd 22 23 
Adams 24 22 
Hubby 25 22 
Heer 24 24 
Morrison 23 24 
Eastern Team. 
Marshall 22 23 
Heikes 24 21 
Anthony 24 20 
Riehl 24 21 
Watson 21 22 
Florists' Club. 
Coleman 18 22 
Huttenlock 20 16 
Landis 22 17 
Anderson 17 19 
Sanford 20 22 
3d 25. 4th 25. 
25 21 
24 
23 
25 
24 
22 
20 
23 
23 
24 
23 
19 
23 
22 
25 
23 
23 
25 
25 
21 
23 
25 
23 
25 
23 
21 
23 
21 
24 
Total. 
40 
115 
45 
87 
98 
39 
43 
81 
42 
85 
75 
40 
80 
68 
42 
100 
104 
50 
96 
52 
80 
69 
69 
43 
43 
54 
23 
72 
49 
65 
15 
61 
65 
23 
51 
51 
39 
18 
31 
40 
21 
8 
13 
14 
Total. 
91 
93 
93 
98 
96—471 
88 
88 
92 
91 
92-451 
86 
76 
85 
79 
91-417 
Trap at Tietjens. 
Moonachie, N. Y. — An enjoyable gathering made good fellow- 
ship and competition at the traps on Dec. 8. The scores follow: 
Poultry shoot, 25 targets, handicap allowances: 
G R Schneider, 0 1111111111001111111110111—22 
T Wahlers, 12 0000011000000100000010010—17 
Geo Zitzler, 12 0000110000100010000000000—16 
Louis Zitzler, 10 110110010010000000000000—17 
Louis Gille, 2 1011011111100010110101100—17 
S Von Baust, 6 0001010000110101001001000—14 
C Von Lengerke, 0 1100110110011111111011010—17 
R Tietjen, 0 UlimOHlllllllOlOlllll— 22 
Same conditions: A. Von Baust (12) 22, G. R. Schneider (0) 21, 
George Zitzler (16) 21, Louis Gille (5) 20, Carl Von Lengerke 
(3) 17. 
Same: G. R. Schneider (0) 22, George Zitzler (17) 21, A. Von 
Baust (10) 21; Louis Gille (4) 21, T. Wahlers (16) 21, Louis 
Zitzler (15) 21, R. Tietjen (6) 21, C. Von Lengerke (2) ZU 
