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FOREST AND STREAM 
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RIFLE CHALLENGES. 
THE CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE, 
W E published in our issue of .January 21sl the formal 
acceptance by the California riflemen of the terms 
of the challenge of Company D, Twelfth Regiment, N. Y. 
N. G., to shoot against any military team in the United 
States at 200 and 500 yards. We now publish the 
articles of agreement for the match, that have been for- 
warded from this city and submitted to the Californians 
for their approval. A muster roll has also been transmit- 
ted, a copy of which has been bnnded to ns. By compar- 
ing it with the roster of the California company we per- 
ceive that it has only thirty-six names, while the latter has 
eighty-nine, a discrepancy largely in their favor, as it gives 
them a greater number of men to select from. Nothing 
further remains to be done, except for the Californians to 
sign the articles of agreement and designate the day of the 
match. 
“D” Co, 12 tii Inft'Y, N. CJ. S. N. Y., I 
New York, Feb. 2nd, 1875. f 
Gkstlkmbm— Your favor of Dec. 38th was duly received. 
1 1 ere wi ih wo bund you n Muster Itoll of our Company, showing its 
membership on Dec. 1st, lust. 
Also we hand you Articles of Agreement for Mutch, which, If correct 
nnd satisfactory, please have copied, elgncd by yonr committee, aud re- 
turn 10 UK. 
Sergt Win. C. Reddy, who was on Dec. 1, and Is yet. u member of this 
Company, expects to be commissioned us Caption of one of the Com- 
panies In our Regiment— should ho be ».i commissioned, will you con 
sent to Ills shooting with our tcnni, If desired t 
When wc accepted your challenge wo did not anticipate this, bnt we i 
believe the spirit of our understanding to be that any man properly on 
the rolls on Dec. 1. 187-1, Is eligible to shoot, notwithstanding he may be 
subsequently honored with n promotion. Wo hope (hat the forthcoming 
match will not only promote military practice, hut a more intimate ac- 
quaintance with the most remote of our Natiohal Guardsmen. 
Very Respectfully, 
It. H. Smith, Captain, | 
Jons II. Wood, 1st Scrg,, j 
Aciullbs Wool), Scrg, ' r 
Taos. J. Dolan, Private, 
Michael Farukl, do. J 
Committee for D Company. 
To Messrs Burn*, Post, Hurray ami Nash, oj E Company, let Cal. N. O. 
Articles of Agreement for a Rifle Match between E Company, \et Regt., 
California N. O., and D Company, 1 SWA Rtgl., Infant, N U. 
J3. N. Y. 
let. Kuch Company to furnish a team of twelve men from the Master 
Rolls already furnished each to the other, which men were regularly en- 
rolled members of the respective Companies on Dec. 1, 1874. 
2nd, The mulch shull occur on Saturday, June 20, 1875 ; the California 
team to shoot at some point at or near Sun Francisco, nnd to commence 
firing at 11 o'clock, A. M., (San Francisco lime.) The Now York team to 
shoot on N. R. Association Grounds, at Crecdmoor. L I , and to com- 
mence tiring ut 2 o'clock, P. M.. (New York time. ) F.uch team to trans- 
mit result by telegraph, through the Secretary National Rille Association, 
after completion of tiring. 
3d. Each man to Dro two sighting and seven counting shots nt each 
distance, to wit: 200 and 500 yards— position standing at 200 yards— any 
position at 500 yards, without artificial rest. 
4th. The California team to shoot Sharps Military Rifle, fifty calibre, 
seventy grains powder, open military sights, minimum pull of trigger, 
tlx pounds. 
The New York team to shoot Remington’s Military Rifle, fifty cnlibre, 
seventy grnins, powder open, military sights, minimum pull of trigger, 
six pounds. 
5th. The Targets, Marking nnd Counting shall be In accordance with 
the roles of tho N. R. Association. 
mb. Each team shall select a judge to superintend the doings of each 
team, under this agreement, and they, so selected, may, if they And it 
necessary or desirable, choose a third pnrty to uct ns umpire, whose de- 
cision on any point submitted shall be flnnl and binding. 
7th. A tie shall be decided by the highest aggregate ut longest range ; 
if still a tie, then the best man of each team shull lire a string of seven 
shots, at GOO yards, to deqido. 
8ih. The Compuny represented by the team making tho greatest aggre- 
gate score shall ho declared “ tho Champion Rifle Company” of the 
Stutcsof California and New York. 
Subscribed, New York, Feb. 2, 1875. 
It. B. Smith, Captain, ) 
John 11. Wood, 1st Serg., 
Aroiullks Wood, Serg., I 
Tuos. J. Dolan, Private, 
Michael Farrell, do. J 
Committee D Company, 1st Inftry, N. G, S. N. Y. 
THE ONTARIO RIFLE CHALLENGE. 
It will be seen by the following letter that the Canadians 
do uot despair of bringing about a rifle contest between 
their team and the American team: 
Hamilton, Ontario, February 15th, 1875. 
Editob Forest and Stream:— 
On the 1st iust. I mailed to Col. Wingate a letter, a copy 
of which is hereunder appended. Not having received any 
acknowledgment of it I fear that I addressed it incorrectly, 
and that it has not fallen into the proper hands. I shall be 
glad if you will publish it in your widely esteemed journal, 
and trust that we may have your kind assistance in arrang- 
ing for and carrying out tho proposed match. 
Yours, very truly, 
J. J. Mason, 
President Ontario Any-Rifle Association. 
Hamilton, Ont., February l, 1875. 
Col. Geo. W Winoate, Chairman of the Joint Committee of the Na- 
tional Rifle Association of the L\ S. A., and the Amateur Rifle Club of 
New York: 
Dear Sin— During the shooting *ea»ou of 1874, I endeavored, unsuc- 
cessfully. to arrange a match between a "team'' representing the Onta- 
rio Any-Rifle Association, aud tho Irish Team, and subsequently be- 
tween Hie former and the gallant "Temn" by whom the latter were de- 
feated. In order thut there may be ample time for its consideration— 
and I trust for its acceptance — 1 now renew the challenge in the follow- 
ing terms: — 
conditions. 
Competitor *- The marksmen who arc to bo selected to represent the 
United States In ihe International Match, at Dublin, in June next, on the 
one aide, and an equal number of representative# of the Ontario Any 
Rifle Association on tho other side. 
I Target*, Scoring, <kc .— As at Wimbledon, either In 1878 or 1874, as 
raav bo hereafter agreed upon. 
Ranges.— 800. 900, nnd 1,000 yards; flftcen shots at each ranee. 
Rifles. —Any uot exceeding ten pounds weight, but without telescope 
or magnifying sights; minimum pull of trigger three pounds. 
Position.— Any, uot Involving urtllklul rest. 
Place.— Creed moor. 
I shall be glad to receive a reply at ns curly a day as possible. 
Yours truly, ,J. J. Mason, Pres. Ont. Any-Rifle Association. 
The American Rifle Association of Westchester 
Coonty.— It was not the intention of the directors of the 
above association to have held a match until they could 
have it upon their new range, hut we are informed that in 
response to a general desire of its members, nnd many 
oihers, they have concluded to hold a prize meeting ou the 
22d inst., Monday next, at their temporary range, Mount 
Vernon. There will he two matches, as follows: 
De Peyster Badge, value, $300— Presented by Gen. J. W. 
De Peyster. Conditions— Open to any member of the 
National Guard; military rifles only; distance, 300 yards, 
on new range; shooting from shoulder, off hand; must he 
won three times before property passes; seven scoring 
shots, two flighting shots; entrance fee, $1. 
“All comers match”— Four prizes, ranging in value from 
$50 to $5. Open to any rifle within the rules; distance, 200 
yards; shoulder shooting, off hand; live scoring shots, two 
sighting shots; entrance, fifty cents to members, $1 to 
others. 
Subscription matches, or pool shooting, will be added to 
the above. For the accommodation of visitors stages will 
run to and from the depot on arrival of trains. Excursion 
trains leave the Grand Central Depot at 9:05 A. M., 10:10 
A. M., 12 M. and 2:20 P. M. 
— The joint committees of the Amateur Rifle Club and 
the National Rifle Association held a meeting on Friday 
last at 194 Broadway, Col. George W. Wingate in the 
chair. Among those present were Gen, J. B. Woodward, 
Gen. M. T. McMahon, Col. A. H. Gildcrsleeve, Capt. 
Henry Fuiton, and Mr. A. Alford. The minutes of the 
previous meeting were read and adopted. Col. Gilders- 
leeve, in behalf of the committee appointed to solicit sub- 
scriptions from members of the National Guard, reported 
progress. Gen. M. T. McMahon reported that he had held 
several conferences with Mr. .T. T. Bird in reference to the 
proposed dramatic performances for the benefit of the 
American team, and tho result was the selection of the 
Academy of Music on Saturday, April 3. He also recom- 
mended that the National Guard he solicited to provide 
gratuitously a band of music for the occasion. The follow- 
ing subscription circular was presented for distribution to 
interested parties: — 
We, the undersigned, being desirous of uniting in the 
subscription performance to he given at the Academy of 
Music on Saturday, April 3, 1875, in aid of the purse to he 
tendered the American rifle team, for the purpose of de- 
fraying a portion of their necessary expenses in maintain- 
ing on British soil their late victory over the Irish team, d • 
hereby subscrioe and agree to pay the sums set opposite 
our respective names, on condition that we shall receive, 
upon payment thereof, two reserved seats for said perform- 
ance, for each $5 hereby subscribed. 
It was announced that Messrs. J. M. Bradstreet, & Sons 
had offered to do all the printing relating to the entertain- 
ment without compensation. 
The important subject of selecting a team for the inter- 
national match was fully discussed; some of those present 
arguing that to allow present members of the team to re- 
tain the places gained in the competitions of last year, 
would prevent many from competing. It wits concided by 
the majority that the present match was not entered into 
merely to test the shooting of American marksmen, but in 
response to a direct challenge. A compromise was finally 
arranged by the adoption ot the following resolution: 
Resolved, That the sub-committee be instructed to make 
such changes in the plan for the selection of the American 
team for 1875 as in their judgment shall seem best, and re- 
port the same to this joint committee. 
Col. Wingate read a letter from Mayor A. B. Leech, 
Captain of the Irish team, in which he says: — 
“We have an annual match shot in Ireland for the All 
Ireland, or Leech Challenge Shield, open, to Irish clubs 
only. I have, however, reserved to myself the right to alter 
the conditions now in favor of admitting the Americans. 
The ranges are 1,000 and 1,100 yards; each team to consist 
of four men, and the shield to remain in the custody of 
the winning team until the next match." 
The meeting then adjourned. 
— In spite, of the inclement weather several members of 
the international rifle team, including Messrs. Fulton, Gil- 
dersleeve and Bodine have indulged in practice during the 
past week, the grounds selected being adjacent to the Rem- 
ington works at Ilion, aud on the North River near Pough- 
keepsie. It is gratifying to know that the old form remains 
intact, and although we have not received the individual 
scores, we learn that they were fully up to the work of 
Creedmoor practice. 
Provincial Rifle Association ok Nova Scotia.— 
This Association held its annual meeting at Halifax last 
week. Over forty members were present. A balance of 
over $500 was reported in the hands of the Treasurer. At 
the shooting matches last year 122 members competed. It 
was decided that the commander of the Wimbledon team 
he selected from Nova Scotia, and that the Association have 
a voice in the election. A delegate was appointed to look 
after the interests of Nova Scotia at the annual meeting of 
the Dominion Association at Ottawa, who was instructed 
to ask for the appointment of Col. Laurie, (President P, R. 
A.) to the command of the Wimbledon team, and in the 
event of his being unable to accompany them to England, 
that Col. Mckinlay be named in his place. A resolution 
was paased to the effect that none but qualified members 
of the militia be allowed to compete in the matches of the 
Association, excepting members of those battalions which 
were forbidden to drill during the past year by orders from 
headquarters. Major Yeomans was thanked for his service 
ut the range last Summer, and Gen. Williams for the 
handsome prizes he presented to the Association. The 
following gentlemen were elected by ballot to form the 
Council; President, Secretary, aud Treasurer to be np. 
pointed by the council :— Col. Laurie; Lieut. Colonels Brem. 
ner, Pallister, McKinlay and McPherson; Majors Ritchie, 
C. J. McDonald, Yeomans and Murray; Captains Bland, J. 
B. Graham, Nelson and Sand ford; Lieutenant Mclunis. 
FoifesT City Rifle Association.— This organization, 
whose headquarters are at Cleveland, hold a meeting on 
the 22d instant, when a gold nnd silver champion medal 
will be shot for. A proposition having been made the club 
to remove their headquarters to Euclia, where new build- 
ings and the free use of grouud will he provided, the mem- 
bers have taken the subject into consideration. 
The International Match of 1874. — A very useful 
and interesting work is that just issued by the Messrs, 
Remington, descriptive of the International Rifle Match at 
Creedmoor September 26th, 1874, with diagrams of targets 
and copy of by laws of the Amateur Rifle Club of New 
York. It contains copious extracts from the Army and 
Navy Journal and the Forest and Stream. 
—Gen. Thoa. C. Scoblc, late Secretary of the Ontario 
Rifle Association, and at present Inspector of Prisons for 
the Dominion, was in the city yesterday on business con- 
nected with Canadian rifle matters and the annual shoot 
at Wimbledon. 
—A rifle club is about being established in Chicago. The 
projectors have sent here for information regarding our or- 
ganizations of a similar description. 
—The marksmen of Huntingdon county, Penn., propose 
to hold a rifle tournament in Huntingdon, on the 22d of 
February. The marksmen of adjourning counties are in- 
vited to participate. A Remington rifle is the prize. 
§me lwtl § ttn - 
GAME IN SEASON FOR FEBRUARY. 
FOR FLORIDA. 
Deer. Wild Turkey, Woodcock, Quail, Snipe, Ducks nnd Wild Fowl 
l Under the head of ‘'Game, ana P'ten in Seascn" we can only sped 
fy in general forms I he several varie'ies, because the laws of Stales vary 
so much that were we to attempt to particularly we coula do no less 
than publish those entire sections that relate to the kinds of game In 
question. This would require a great amount of our space. In desig- 
nating game we are guided by the laws of nature, upon which alt le w- 
Uilion is founded, and our readers would do well to provide tbunsegr. s 
with the laws of their respective States for constant reference. Utherwt'm , 
our atternols to assist them will only create confusion . T 
Game in Market.— Prairie hens are plentiful at 60@75o. 
per pair ; ruffled grouse, 75e@$l ; quail, $2@2 50 per 
dozen ; canvas-back ducks, $2@2 50 per pair ; red-heads, 
$l@l 50; mallards, 75c@$l ; widgeon, 75 cents; brant, 
$1@1 25 ; wild geese, $1@1 50 ; Guinea fowl, 75c@$l per 
pair ; wild turkeys, 25 cents per pound ; rabbits, 50 cents 
per pair ; hares, 50® 75c. ; Bay snipe, 75c@$l per dozen , 
plover, $2@2 50. Cariboo from Canada is selling at 25 cents 
per pound. 
—The first annual meetiug of the Gnme Protection So- 
ciety of Nova Scotia was held in Halifax last week. The 
Secretary’s report suggests that cariboo should receive pro- 
tection, and describes the state of the river fisheries as 
being decidedly bad. The following gentlemen were 
elected for the ensuing year: — President, Robert Morrow, 
Vice Presidents, Lieut. Col. Clerke, and E. G. Stayner; 
Secretary, Fitz Cochran; Treasurer, M. B. Almon (both re- 
elected); Council, Capt. Todd, 87th R. I. F. ; M. B. Dnly, 
J. W. Jackson, (New Glasgow), L. P. Fairbanks, Dr Jen- 
nings, F. H. D. Vieth, B. Smith, (Kentville), L. G. Power, 
C. A. Stayner, Andrew Downs, C. B. Bullock, and (1 J. 
Stewart, (Amherst). 
— A meeting of the Massachusetts sportsmen will be 
held Thursday forenoou, 18th inst., at tho Bay State House, 
Worcester, to take measures to inaugurate a Sportsmen’s 
Association, under the jurisdiction, and in harmony with, 
the National Sportsmen’s Association of the United 
States. 
— A Sportsman’s Club has been organized in Columbus, 
Ga., under the title of the Georgia and Alabama Sporting 
Club. Sixty members signed the roll. The following of- 
ficers were elected : — R. W. Ledsinger, President; Qunby 
Jordan, Vice President; F. M. Gunby, Secretary and Treas- 
urer; Executive Committee, D. W. Johnson, E. B. Seley, 
Couner Bailey, Henry Bruce, W. S. Holstead. Drafts of 
hills will he made and presented for legislative adoption, 
preventing the killing of any doe or fawn between January 
and August, or buck between March and May and between 
September and November. From March 15 to October 1 
will he the close season for luffed grouse, quail and wild 
turkey. 
—The Sportsmen’s Club of Western Pennsylvania, lo- 
cated at Pittsburgh, Penn., have elected the following 
officers for the ensuing year: — President, Robert Dalzell; 
Vice President, D. C. Phillips; Treasurer, John A. Harper, 
Secretary, O. F. Wharton; Assistant Secretary, Dr. N. 
McDonald. Board of Directors — John Caldwell, Jr., John 
C. Brown, F. II. Kennedy, Dr. Fundenberg, E. J. Unger. 
The Club is one of the most flourishing in the co iniry, 
having very haudsomely furnished rooms and u good sur- 
plus of cash in the treasury. 
