140 
kell, R. E. Hilliard, L. D. Milliken and J. M. Hoyt. The 
next monthly meeting will be held on Fast Day. 
Excelsior Shooting Cltb. -Monthly pigeon shoot at 
Brooklyn Driving Park, Parkville, L. I., March «0. Score^ 
i } J l p^cghl! il*0-2 
!' i i i i o—J Albert Rand 1 1 0 0 *— 2 
I 0 1 1 1— » Tb Obrlg (30 yds). .1 0 10 0-2 
;;.i i o l o-s N Weber o ow 
N B watts. 
W HatnpfmaUer 
Hedemunn. 
F Berlnger , , , , 
Huber and Watts tied again on two birds each ; the shoot 
off at glass balls wus won by Huber. 
Missouri— JoupJh March l.-N. E. Barnes and B. F. 
Bnzard for the champion badge ; H and T traps ; 28 yards 
nse : 
Barnes . 
Bnzard. 
Barnes. 
Barnes. 
11000101101111 1—10 
11110100111011 0—10 
Ties. 
0 111 l—i Bnzard 110 1 1— i 
Ties. 
.... l 1 1 1 1—6 Buzard 1 0 0 0 1-2 
u. c. 
Long Island— Flatlanda, March 16.— Eighteen yards, 80 
yards boundary ; score : 
H L Wyckoff 
L H Smith 
10011010011111011110 0-13 
.0 1101111111011011111 i—ii 
Prospect Gun Club, Brooklyn.— The following gentlemen 
have formed a gun club with the above name; Albert F. 
Apel President ; Benjamin Blakenev, Dr. Fucliland and 
Capt’ Hansen, Secretaries. The regular shootmg meetings 
come off every second and fourth Thursday in the month, 
and the last glass ball match of the club took place at Bay 
Ridge, L. I., last week. The match was at twenty-eight 
balls, and it was finished with the following score : 
Albert Apel 2 ‘ D Fuchland IT 
Capt Hansen 19 
Mr. Apel thus winning the match. 
Poughkeepsie, March 23. — Trap used was one of Capt. 
Thomas’ invention ; 4 balls each, 3 matches : 
. Flist. Second. Third. 
TTrnnfc I pp 0 0 1 O 1111 10 11—8 
0010 1111 ?Vol - o 
rrvoung " ^ 101 1 1 0 1 111 1-10 
J V W Doty. 
Cohoes, March 23.— First match ; glass halls: 
hSv.v:::::::;: o 000111011-5 
Second match, glass balls : 
A Paul 0 111110 111-8 
HTauner::::.:.:::.. 1 110001011-0 
Third match, pigeons : 
a Paul 0 0 1 1 1—3 J Tubbs 0 1 0 1 0—3 
Fourth match ; to kill 8 out of 12 birds : 
. p ft ni 1 10 11111110 1—10 
A paal W. J. W. 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
Roskdalb Game Protective Cum-/?o»«tofe, 
March 17.— The last regular monthly match for the club 
medal : g 
T D Jones 9 J Hines _ 
W Bowen 0 H Mai ales 
A Good Score.— The following is a score made J^ weelc 
by Mr. O. C. Wilkins, of Meadville, Pa. ; Bogardus trap, 18 
yards rise, 100 glass balls : . 
O C Wilkins— 1 1111 lliil 11 m Vi'i 10 llll 1 
lllll 11111 11111 11111 71111 11110 
10111 lllll 11111 11111 mol liiii onn 
1111111 1— 95. 
The Louisville Gun Club have adopted the uniform rule 
of making the 12-bore gun their standard in pigeons and ball 
matches, handicapping the 10-bore two yards farther. This 
is the correct rule in our judgment. 
Scores of Matches. — To insure insertion in current issues 
of our paper, scores should be sent so, as to reach us on Tues- 
day. 
lew ^fiiblicufioii'i. 
Webster and Hayne.— T he Petersons have published a 
complete edition of Webster and Hayne’s speeches, as delivered la the 
United States Senate, January, 1S30. on the Resolution of Mr. Foot; 
with Daniel Webster’s Speech In the United States Senate, March 7, 
lS50, on the Slavery Compromise. We are glad to see these speeches 
in snoh form, and bespeak for the publishers a merited success In their 
publication. Sent on receipt of seventy-live cents by T. B. Peterson & 
Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Boston Book Bulletin.— T hose who wish to keep in- 
formed ol the American Uterainreof the day will llud the “Boston 
Book Bulletin,” published by D. Lathrop & Co., a most valuable resume. 
The plan of the “ Bulletin” Is to present a complete list of all American 
books The reviews ore by well-known and competent critics, and 
other original articles In prose and verse from eminent writers. The 
classification employed lsthat known as the “Amherst College System,” 
where It was first devised and put In use by the acting librarian, Mr. 
Melvil Dewey. 
—We have received the “Bulletin of the National Associa- 
tion of Wool Manufacturers ” for the year 1S77. It contains an essay 
on the “ Tariff Policy of England and the United States a paper by 
Mr. G. W. Bond, on the “ Origin of the Merino Sheep.” 
The Semi-Tropical.— This magazine, published monthly 
by Henry W. Reed, Jacksonville, Fla., contains a variety of matter per- 
taining to agriculture, horticulture, Immigration and the home topics 
of that State. It Is ably edited by Harrison Reed, and promises to grow 
more valuable both to Florida people aud those who are looking to 
tw n fntnre home. 
Jfnstvqs to §perespondeiits. 
No Notice Tokeu of Anonymous Communlcntlone. 
nr a number of anonymous correspondents will understand why 
their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head of 
this column. 
W. V. T., Norfolk, Va.— Epsom summer meeting commences June 4; 
the Derby is run on the second day, June 6. . 
L. W. C , New York.— Yon will see Hart Haight’s name mentioned 
In a pigeon shoot at MatawaD, N. J., reported In F. and S. March 14. 
F. J. M., Brooklyn.— Please tell me what game 1 can shoot at S. Oys- 
ter Bay in the month of May 7 Ans. May is a close month for game. 
D O. K., New York.— It would be impossible for us to look up the 
pedigree. Better write to the Sec. of the Kennel Clnlj, care of Loudon 
Field, 346 Strand, London. 
H. S. K., Burlington, Vt.— For bicycles write to the American Bicycle 
Journal , Boston, Mass. BogardnB and Carver shot three matches ; one 
at pigeons and two at glass balls. 
r j. G., Dunkirk.— The question as to the excellence of one rifle 
over another, or one shot-gun, when compared with another, we 
must .respectfully decline answering. 
J A. P., Cleveland, O.-I have a 7y, pound 12 boro gauge Smith & 
Wesson’s breech-loading gun. Is It heavy enough, and will It stand the 
charge for docks ? Ans. You require a 10 gauge gun. 
A. T., Boston.— I wish to import a pair of beagles. Wnat would they 
cost? Ana. We should say about £30. Better address Capt. John 
Taylor, at this office, In regard to It. See advertisement. 
C T. S. Phila.— The load you propose for your gun— Damascus steel 
12 bore 28 Inch, 7 pounds 11 oz.-wlth Hazard’s Ducking powder No. 4 
1* oz. No. 8 and 8X drs. powder Is Just right for glass ball shooting. 
J. S. T., Orlskany.— We know of no book devoted especially to In- 
struction in building, hunting and fishing boats. You will find In the 
•“Sportsman's Gazetteer" descriptions of all the varieties of such boats. 
J. L. T., Owatomo, Mich.— Have a setter pup whose mouth Is com- 
pletely filled with warts. What mnst be done? Ans. Must be de- 
stroyed by escharotlcs '.carefully applied, such as nitrate of silver or 
caustic potash. 
F. J. M., Lookport.— 1. Which Is the most popular foresight at Creed- 
moor— soil'd bead, open bead, or bar and slit? 2. What kind do the 
mo t expert riflemen use at long range 7 Ans. 1. Solid bead. 2. Both 
the solid and open bead. 
A A. F., Sing Sing.— Onr reply to you In these columns regarding 
supervisors’ authority has been endorsed by the President of the New 
York Association for the Protection of Game. We still hold to the de- 
cision already expressed. 
A. E. B., Phila., Zoo.— I have an English bull pup, a dog fourteen 
months old, with an unpleasant habit of making water under the in- 
fluence of pain and pleasure. Can he be broken of this habit ? Ans. 
Gbbenpoint Shooting Club.— Regular monthly shoot at 
Monterverds & Eagleston’s New Shooting Park, Oolumbus- 
ville, L. 1., March 20: 
Bulwinkie 1 llioil-o Relneker 1 001010-3 
Permenter 1 1 o 1 1 1 1-0 Crumbeck o 1 l»]-5 
F Passey 1 1 1 o 1 o 1—5 Bprlgatler 1 0 110 0 1—4 
Sautler. 1 0 0 110 1—4 Kelbe 1 1 0 0 1 0 1—4 
C Passey oil 001 1—5 
Ties on six. , , „ „ 
Bulwinkie 1 l 1-3 Permenter 1 1 0-2 
Sweepstakes at double birds : 
Bulwinkie 11 II 01-5 Permenter H 11 11— « 
Acquaokanonk Sporting Club. — Match at club grounds, 
Passaic, N. J., March 23, 18 yards rise : 
John M Gill-.l oiilOlll 1—3 EC Belle. ...l 101110101-7 
Same day and distance : 
Wm Belle... . 1 Olio 0—3 J P Williams 0 Olio 1—3 
Ties on three. „ „ . „ 
J P Williams 1 0 0 0 1 1-3 Wm Belle 1 0 0 0 0 1—2 
Same day: 
John M GUI 1 10 11 1-5 E J Belle 1 0 111 1-5 
Ties on live. 
John M GUI 1 11110-5 K C Belle 1 11001—4 
SouTn Orange (N. J.) Club.— M atch at 18 yards : 
SBTUlon 
M W crowell. 
M Williams... 
C A Horst 
W Decker 
D Turreil 
W Crommelln, 
W Conoit 
A Meeker 
H Condlt 
.0111 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1-11 
.1111111110 11111 1—15 
0100011101101000—7 
. 11001111101*111 0—12 
.110 1110 111110 10 1-12 
.OO1111111111011 0-12 
.0 011101010101010—8 
.0 1 0 1 1 1.1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1-12 
.1111111110 11110 —14 
.1 00111110111110 0—11 
Match at 15 single and 5 pairs of balls : 
F J Brown.. ..1 1011111011111 1-13 
8 C Hoffman. .0 1110101110011 1— 10 
11 01 11 11 11-9-22 
1U 11 10 10 11—7—17 
Jersey City Heights Gun Club.— Regular Bemi-monthly 
competition for the twenty-ball gold badge, on the club 
grounds, Marion, N. J., March 23 : 
A Heritage 
10 yds 
j B Burdat 
16 
Wm Hughes — 
.18 
J J Toffee 
.16 
P W Levering... 
.12 
J Q Brrd 
Jno Headden, Jr 
..14 
Jno Van Geider 
.16 
UeoB Eaton — 
.16 
F M Thompson, 
..21 
C F Yerringtou 
. IT 
F Cummins 
..10 
.1111111111111111111 1—20 
.1 o l l l o l o 1 1 1 o w 
.1111110 111111111111 1-19 
.1 100110010111111010 0—12 
.0 001000101001110010 1—8 
.1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 U 0 1 0 0 1 1 I) 1 1—10 
,.0 000101100111010011 1—10 
.111101001101111010 1 1—14 
.111110 111110 1111111 1-18 
,.l HI 1 1 1 I) 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 o 1 0-14 
.1 110011001011111111 1—15 
,.0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1—13 
The shooting was done under Bogardus’ rules, three of his 
traps ten yards apart. The trap pulled depending upon a die 
cast by the puller, who sits three yards back of shooter. The 
badge was lirst won by Dr. Yerriugton, 13 out of 20 ; then by 
F. M. Thomson, 15 out of 20; now by Al. Heritage, whose 
score can hardly be equalled. The winner of the badge goes 
back three yards at next competition. Jacobstaff. 
Bowling Gbeen (Ky.) Rod and Gun Club. — Match for 
dub medal, March 21 ; 15 balls each, Bogardus' rules, 18 
yards rise: 
W D Baker 12 Ben Pitt 
A Baker to UK Thomas, Jr. 
J B cooke 6 uraham Philips. 
G W Cooke y TP smith 
J O Burge 10 U L Underwood 
Ben Cullen 11 W B Baker 
Joe Hobson 11 John Vogle. Jr... 
W H Philips 12 
8 
10 
. 4 
13 
.12 
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The Art of House Painting.— T his is a useful little 
manual comprising the record of the experiences and observations of 
a practical worker In the art-Mr. John Stephens. The object of the 
nook is to give such practical instruction as shall assist the amateur or 
ttie professional painter In his everyday work. Published by John 
Wiley A Sons, 15 Astor Place, New York ; price 75 cents. 
The Aquarium Guide.— This is an admirable handbook 
for visitors to the Aquarium, and wUI prove of Interest and value to 
those who have not the privilege of sp. ndlng an alternoon or evening 
studying the marine wonders displayed by the Reiche Bros. The Guide 
is excellently Illustrated, and contains many pleasing descriptions of 
the animals and fishes which make up the collection. 
Harper's.— The March number of Harper's opens with a 
sketch of men and things at the Capital, entitled, " State and Society at 
Washington." Edward Abbott has a timely paper descriptive of the 
charmB for the summer tonrlBt and rest seeker of “ Grand Monon and 
Qooddy Bay ” The picturesque coast scenery affords abundant scope 
for interesting writing, aud Mr. Abbott has done It excellent Justice. 
Another subject of timeliness Is that discussed by Mr. C. F. Thwlng In 
-Summer Schools,” a method of Instruction growing In popular favor 
and importance. The biographical sketch Is of qnentln Maisys, the 
Antwerp blacksmith painter. The historical article this month is a val- 
uable raper by Mr. Barnet Philips, on “ Some Unpublished Letters of 
Washington," which possess both historical and Literary value. “Fret- 
sawlngs and Wood-Carving" will be welcomed by the young and old 
devotees of that fascinating art. In fiction the number is as strong as 
usual, ana the other departments full of Interest. 
G. F. G., Amesbnrg.— The pad you send ns is excelled! as to penetra- 
tion, but unlcsB you used two or over of 7 chilled shot we do not see how 
you’ could have placed R. B. 300, or L. B. 410 In the target. Give us 
again the quantity of shot UBed by you. 
S. R. F., Washington.— A favorite dog seems affected with paralysis 
of the hind legs and hind part of the body. She has been placed on a 
milk diet. Ans. Age, habits of the animal and previous disease, If any, 
are essential ; opinion otherwise useless. 
Subscriber, Wlliplngton, Del.— Please advise me who are the Im- 
porters of Bamboo cane suitable to make fishing poles ? Also where 
are gTeen heart, lancewood and other woods suitable for pole making 
to be had? Ans. Address John H. Terhune, 111 Elm street, New York. 
Mixed Powder, Boston.— Have a quantity of gunpowder, coarse and 
fine, but not much difference In the grain ; It Is all one kind— Oriental 
powder. Can I use It for common shooting without any very bad 
effects? Ans. Yes. It will make no difference so the finest Is not meal 
powder. 
H. A., Boston.— 1. I want a good shooting gun and reliable. What 
make and bore of gun would you recommend r 2. What would be the 
cost of such a gun? An9. 1. Must respectfully decline naming maker, 
but would advise for birds from quail to ducks a No. 10. 2. Cost from 
150 np to $150. 
Subscriber.— Wbat Is the latest and best map of the Adirondack re- 
gion? Where can I get It, and at what cost ? Ans. Wallace's map, 
Included In his Adirondack Guide, Is the best. We sell the Guide and 
map for $?. The map alone can be bought at Colton’s, 172 William st. , 
—The article eniitled “ The Home of the Harpy Eagle,” is 
certainly the most Interesting of those In the March naturalist. In It 
the author Dr. Felix S. Oswald, Introduces ns to new scenes and to a 
bird about’ which hardly anything Is known. We are carried to the 
lofty table-lands of Mexico, where, from “ the back-bone of the Amer- 
ican Continent " and at an elevation of 12,ooo feet above sea level, we 
can view at ihe same time the Atlantic and PaclUc Oceans, and where, 
although among the Alpine surroundings of the tierra Jria, we are 
within sight and easy reach ot the luxuriant >lfe>nd tropical vegeta- 
tion of the tierra calicnte. The Interesting description of Harpym des- 
tructor and the graphic acco.mt of Its habits are both new and attract- 
ive and will be sure to delight every lover of nature. 
Prof. Riley's article, “On the Transformation of the Red Mites,” 
which is extracted from an advance copy of the U. S. Entomological 
Commission’s report, will prove very valuable to the farmer. The red 
mite is one of the most effective enemies of the Western locust ( Cato p- 
tenus), and has accomplished more toward the destruction of this pest 
than all the engines which man has been able to devise. 
This number contains the usual Book Notices, General Notes and 
Scientific Miscellany, all of which are Intersting. 
Knowing that our cigarettes are second to none, and learning that 
■ed label has led many fastidious persons to suppose cigarettes put 
i so attractive a Btyle to be but an ordinary article, has induced the 
ufactnrers to prepare an elegant new and less showy label, hoping 
eby to Induce some of the many cigarette smokers who are prejn- 
d against Vanity Fair cigarettes to give them a trial, which will 
rince them of their superior excellence. The old label is not aban- 
»d by this change. Connoisseurs may always depend on finding both 
ityFalr cigarettes and tobacco fully np to standard. WM. S. KIM- 
.L A CO.-Mdo. 
See advertisement of Trout Ponds for sale at Westport, Conn.- 
Send for one of the New Recoil Pads (price $2.00), sold by C. L. Rltz 
maun, 043 Broadway .— See adv. elsewhere. 
N. Y., for 75c. 
R. T. G., Philadelphia.— Please give me the address of the gentleman 
who raises brook trout In the Ramapo Valley near Paterson, or Hoho- 
kus. He has a place called Crystal Springs, or a similar name, and did 
advertise the groundB as a picnic resort. Ans. We cannot recall the 
name. Let the gentleman speak. 
J. L., Jersey City.— Where can I haven few days’ trout fishing on 
Long Island ? State the usual charges for such privileges. Ans. Go 
to Edward H. Seaman, Ridgewood, Long Island. Will guarantee a 
string of good sized fish for three dollars per dozen. Usual charge Is 
one dollar per pound for fish taken. 
j. h.— T he coming bench show would fnrnlsh yon wlih the best op- 
portunities of getting the kind of dog yon want. A s to construction of 
kennel that would depend on what kind of one you required. About 
$lo, with a Judicious carpenter to do the work, would be ample. The 
kennel register would give you all Information. 
P. S. C., Chicago.— 1. Is a good gnnmaker, or ‘how does It com- 
pare with ? 2. What ought I to pay for a gun by the first maker ? 
3. What would be the proper charge for a gnn of the above make of 9X 
pounds, 10 gauge? Ans. 1. Good makers and compare favorably with 
one another. 2. $60. 3. 4 drs. powder, IX oz. shot. 
J. H., Manchester.— Where can I get Ihe Information In regard to the 
concrete ball 7 Ans. Concrete ball made by Kay A Co., of Newark. 
The trouble seems to be In their liability to breakage when transported. 
Their solubility Is In the way of durability, we think. Slzo and form of 
concrete ball about the same as the ordinary glass balls. 
W. L. J., Lebanon, 111.— 1. When does ihe recoil of a firearm take 
place, the Instant the powder Is Ignited, or the moment It passes from 
the muzzle? 2. Do the Creedmoor rifles produce any great recoil? 
Ans. l. The recoil takes place at the moment of Ignition of powder. 
2. Some recoil, but not excessive. (For recoil see the paper for many 
weeks.) 
