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Custom, III., May 1st, 1875. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
There Is an old raying " there Is nothing new under the sun," bat I 
think the following will be new to a few, if not a gront many, readers of 
Ihe Forest and Stream, imd pel Imp* Interesting Birds being scarce 
In this section, and almost impossible to procure nt any price, at the sug- 
gestion of au “ old sport" wo concluded to shoot a match at eggs throwu 
from a spring trap, as follows: The shooter to stand twenty-one ynrds 
from the imp, and nt the command "pull" the egg to he thrown by ibo 
trap ubout fifteen feet In the air, nnd to bo scored as •• hit" must bo 
bursted before It strikes the ground. Four of our best shots concluded 
to test ihclr skill as " egg smashers" to-day, and to niuku It interesting a 
pool of $50 was made up by the contestants, the highest score to win. 
None of the following parties ever shot an egg before, therefore wo 
think It very fair shooting, and a good test of close shooting guns, as the 
egg will not break unless hit by three or four shot. Each man shot 102 
No. 8 shot. 
score. 
R. L. Boyd— 1 1 1 0 I 1 I 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 11 1 0 111 1— SI. Gun 
used. L. B. & Co. breech loader. 
F. M. Burroughs— 1 lOlllllOlOllllliOlJOlllt— 
SO. Gun need, L. B & Co. breech loader. 
A. V. Lisonby— l 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 0 l 1 1-23. 
Gnn need, P. Bros, breech loader. 
P. H. Mills-1 lOlllllllOlltlMOlIll 1 I 1-22 
Gnn used, P. Bros, breech loader. 
L. E. Mahan and M. F. Case Judges. 
As will be seen by the above score, A. V. Llaenhy walked off with the 
$50 pool amid the applause and cheers of the assemblage, as he was 
looked npon as standing the least show of any to win . 
Respectfully yonrs, F. fg, B. 
P. 8.— We arc going to have a tournament Tn Juno, when some large 
prizes will be offered. We will have 1,000 wild pigeons. The above par- 
ties also shoot a friendly match on the 19th lust, with four of the CUum- 
paiga (111.) Club. 
PIGEON SHOOTING BY WHOLESALE— 
BOGARBUS’ QUICK TIME. 
Philadelphia, Pa,, May Utb, 1875. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
At Suffolk Park, Philadelphia, on May 13th, Cap!. A. H. Bogardua, 
the champion wing shot of America, executed a feat remarkable In the 
annals of pigeon shooting, viz : the killing of fifty-three pigeons on the 
wing in six minutes and twenty seconds, loading bis own gun. After the 
match between Miles Joliuson and Rick Wood (score — Johnson, 10110 
111; Wood, ! 100 1 1 101, Wm. Carson and Bogardua shot nt sixteen 
single birds, R. I, rules, to give the Captain a little practice with his 12 
bore, which he was required to use in his anticipated match with Paine, 
and also lo allow tho old veterun, Carson, to try his skill with the cham- 
pion, whom ho eacceodcd In defeating by one bird— score, 13 to 13. Bless 
that 12 boref Then came the exhibition, nnd a eight it uus. Owing to 
some uegligence the plunge traps were not on hand, and as It would be 
folly to use H or T traps in a lime match, the matter was arranged as 
follows: Two boxes, each containing thirty pigeons, were placed at two 
different points right and left of the shooter, twenty-five yards from 
him. One man was to hand out the birds and another at each box to al- 
ternately throw two at a time as high in the air as possible when ihe 
word was given. So Bognrdus steps to the stand, lays Out twenty-five 
12 bore paper shells In a row, and next to them thirty 10 bore ditto. Ills 
gnn has two sots of barrels that are so nrrnuged that, although one set is 
No. 12 and the other No. 10, they fit tho same stock, and either way 
weigh, when stocked, exactly ten pounds. He expects to change these 
In the holglit of the shooting, for neither set would stand fifty shots in 
seven minutes, or if they did, could not be held, even with his buckskin 
gloves on. Well, the Cuptaiu's coat is off, aud Miles Johnson has his 
two pigeons ready; so when the referee's (A1 Peterman, the gunmaker) 
watch says "Go!" the word Is given, and away the birds are tossed Into 
the air. One starts off like a scared wild duck, hut Is quickly slopped, 
and come* to the ground with the other, killed dead! Almost before the 
birds are down tbe fresh cartridges are in, and two birds ure thrown 
from tho second box, to bo instantly killed as before. 
The writer stood a little back from tbe crowd, watch In hand, and had 
an excellent opportunity of seeing what execution can be done with a 
breech loader iu the bands of au experienced man. Strong llyi ng pig- 
eoifs, given two or throo seconds' time by tho lulling of companions, 
would dart away like swallows, to bo stopped at thirty yards or little 
more, as if struck by a base ball bat, and leave all tlielr life and a cloud 
of feathers in the air. Fifty-five birds were thrown in six minutes aud 
twenty seconds, and only two got away, both when the No. 12 barrels 
were used. Such shooting! such yelling! when the Captain lowered his 
gjn. Wealthy gentlemen of Philadelphia shouted like gamins, and el- 
derly. enthusiastic men surged around Bogardus like little boys. Ciies 
of "Where’s your muzzle loaders nowf" "Who says a breech gun can't 
shoot?" Ac., rent the a‘r, and every one united iu saying that tho spec- 
tacle was a marvel of skill. The champion used a Scott gun, No. 12 nnd 
No. 10 barrels, double bolt, extension bar, thirty-one inch barrels, pistol 
grip, weight, ten pounds— as fine a gun for service ns can be made— 1$ 
oz. of No. 8 shot, and 5 drachms of powder. 
Hero is a large, powerful man, reserved in appearance and demeanor, 
and while saying very little, except iu answering questions, is always 
ready, in his quiet, pointed way, to give infotmation to those desiring 
It. Tho writer enjoyed a half-hour's talk with him exceedingly, and 
thought, after seeing him shoot, that with the ducks coming in well or 
the snipe flying ditto, ho would bo about as vuluuble an aid toward tilling 
the bag as a man could wish. Mosio. 
[Our letter from “Music" was iu type when “Observer’s” 
report of same match came to baud. As it was unneces- 
sary to use both letters, we would have returned the letter 
if we had received the writer’s address. — E d.] 
Rational Ragtimes. 
Cricket at Philadelphia.— The second match of the 
season was played on the Germantown grounds on Satur- 
day, 15th instant, between the Germantown aud Philadel- 
phia clubs. The wickets were pitched at 11:30 A. M., and 
drawn at six P. M., and as the game was played on the 
“general average" plan, though the Philadelphius led their 
opponents in the first innings by thirty-six runs, the tables 
were turned iu the second innings, the tiermantowns secur- 
ing 122 with five wickets down. The bowling of Tom 
Harcreaves for the Germantowns, and of Magee, Law, and 
Meade for the Philadelpkias, was excellent. Indeed, the play 
of tho latter amply repaid them for their journey to be on 
hand. The fielding was good on both sides, aud though 
there was considerable hard hitting tho scores were acquired 
mostly by twos aud singles. Next Saturday the German- 
towns and Young Americas will play, und a good game 
may be anticipated. As soon as possible, the "general av- 
erage” plan will be perfected and published, and will, we 
think, meet with tbe general favor of cricketers. 
Sculls. 
The New-York Athletic Club will hold a meeting on 
their grounds, at Mott Haven, on May 31st. 
— The New Jersey Athletic Association will hold a simi- 
lar meeting at Ridgewood on the same day. 
—On May 13th the Frontiers defeated the Mystics, at 
Prospect Park, by 10 to 8. 
FOREST 
AND STREAM. 
T ns Professional Arena.— A marked improvement in 
the play of the contesting nines iu the professional arena 
has been shown this past week, as the appended record of 
games since our last issue fully shows. Some remarkable 
games, too, were played, two being unprecedented in tho 
annals of base ball — the Chicago ami Red Stocking match 
marked by a score of 1 to 0, being tbe smallest on record 
by professional nines. Tho Mutual and Philadelphia 2 to 1 
game, in Brooklyn, was made remarkable from tho fact 
that all the runs were made in tbe first inning. Thu record 
lo May 18th inclusive is as follows:— 
May n— B o H°n vs. Philadelphia, at Bos' on .11, to 2 
May il— Mutual vs. NcwHuveii.nl N Hawn (10 In) . .. 1 to l 
M“y II— Chlrot-ovs. R. Stockings, nt St. Louis 1 lo 0 
J ay H-A'hlcltc vs. Atlantic, at Bronklvu Mo o 
Mav 12— Hartford vs. Philadelphia, nt Hartford I to I 
y JjJ - S*- Loui* v«. Western, nt Keokuk 16 to 1 
May 12— Boston vs. Washington, at Boston S3 to 4 
May 13— St. I<ouls vs. Western, at Keokuk t to 2 
May 13— Boston vs. Washington, at Boston 10 to 6 
May 13— Philadelphia vs. Atlantic, nt Brooklyn I to 1 
May 1.3 -Hartford vs. Athletic, at Hartford 6 to 3 
May 18— Chicago vs. Red Stocking, at St. Louis 15 to 3 
May 14— Mutual vs. Philadelphia, at Brooklyn 2 to 1 
May 14— Hartford vs. Athletic, at Hartford 10 to l 
May II— Bouton vs. Washington, at SpringUod 13 to 1 
May 15— Hartford vs. Atlantic, at Brooklyn 8 to I 
May 15— Boston vs. Athletic, «i Boston 14 to 5 
May 15— Mutual vs, Philadelphia, nt Philadelphia I to 3 
May 15— Washington vs. Now Haven, at Now Haven 8 to 4 
May 15— Chicago vs. Western, at Chicago ? to C 
May 17— Hartford vs. Atlantic, nt Brooklyn 5 to n 
May 17— Boston vs. Athletic, at Boston 12 to 0 
May 17— Washington vs. New lluveu. at New Haven 10 to 7 
M:iv l7— Mutual vs. Philadelphia, at Philadelphia 8 to 7 
It will be seen that t lie majority of the above guinea have 
been won by scores of eight runs and less for tho winuing 
nines, showing a noteworthy improvement in the general 
average of play. 
—The following is the full record up to May 18th, not 
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New Haven. 
— On May 15th the Staten Island nine, in which are sev- 
eral of tho old Star nine, of Brooklyn, played their open- 
ing match of the season nt Stateu Island, their opponents 
being the Arlingtons, of Orange, N. J. The result of the 
contest was a victory for the Island team by 12 to 3. Urn 
pire, Mr. Gardner, of Stateu Island. 
— The amateur games at the park last week were as fol- 
lows: — 
May 13— Danntlcss vs, Seneca, at Prospect Park. , ... 6 to 4 
May 13 — Frontier v*. Mystic, ut Prospect Park .10 to 8 
May 15 -Dauntless va. Oxford, at Prospect Park 1) to 4 
May 15— Montague ve. Eckford, at Prospect Park ;5to 7 
Ma’y 15— Tribuuo vs. Borders, at Prospect Park 12 to 11 
May 15— Nameless ve. Field, at Prospect Park lito fi 
— Ou May 12th the Uuion baseball club, of Elizabeth, 
visited Burlington and played the above club. The gumc 
was close aud well contested. The scoro was 4 to 3. 
— On May 10th the Cregnr and Tucker clubs, of Philadel- 
phia, played a game together, which was marked by a score 
of 4 to 3 in favor of the Cregars. 
—The Ed Yan Baso Ball Club, of Canton, played the 
Motacomets, of Taunton, a game of hall for the amateur 
championship on the grounds of the former. Scoro 10 to 
8 in favor of the Ed Yans. 
—On May 13tli the Jaspers defeated the Keystones, at 
Mauhattanville, by 19 to 0. 
ffachting and boating. 
AU communications from Secretaries awl friends should be mailed ro 
later than Monday in each week.. 
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— Saturday last was the first day of the season that of- 
fered any inducement to yachtsmen to cast off from their 
moorings for a cruise down the bay. Several yachts which 
have been in commission for some lime availed of it. The 
William T. Lee, Mr. Cheever, sailed for Uockaway. The 
Comet, Peerless, and Agnes were also out. 
— The sloop yacht, Vindex, is to appear this season rig- 
ged as an English cutter with the exception of the housing 
bowsprit. 
— The Americnn Yacht Agency has already for Bale over 
|300,000 worth of yachts, 
-Mr. Wm. Smith, of Bayport, L. I., has on tho stocks 
i.?, M.ri?‘ ly f .°, r , ?u n # chl 2r t y,lchl ' to >>° named 
the Maria, and built for Mr. It. II. Huntley, of the Brook- 
lyn and Atlantic Yacht Clubs. The dimensions of the 
yacht arc: 40 ft. keel, 48 ft. on deck, 10 ft beam, and 4 
It. 10 in. hold; umst, 04 ft. ; boom, 44 ft. ; gaft, 23 ft. ; top* 
mast, 22 ft.; Jib, 30 ft. on foot; hoist of mainsail, 38 it, 
1 Du cabin, which is very roomy for a vessel of tho alr.o 
comamn two staterooms, and Is finished in black walnut 
n ”‘ vF. , m<ni ‘ .'.“F 8- Altogether, tho Maria does great 
to her well known and popular builder, and wo can 
i - C o Ir ' Hunt, ®y «n the possession of mo fine a 
craft for bin Summer cruising. 
-The Great South Bay oystermen. ns their oyster season 
SRP 1 "i 118 clos , c » ? ro ProP» ri «»R '<> transform their boats 
into Measure craft for the Summer harvest. The Flro 
Islami docks will bo thronged with them waiting to take 
and ih« l S ng ' T 10 7 my M n benul,fnl placo for snillug, 
and Jho fishing cannot he surpassed ou tho coast. 
Brooklyn Yaciit Club.— T ho regular mooting of this 
rloo ° n Wu<llR ' Hd 7 ,ust - 'I' 1 "-' Regatta Committoo 
reported that arrangements tor tho regatta were all made. 
The following gentlemen were elected members by ballot; 
G. B. Carson. J. S. Beecher and Messrs. Peck, Turner and 
l ynen. Three new yachts were, added to the fleet. Tho 
entries for the regatta are so far twenty, tho usual course 
o be sailed over. II, e subject of a now club house was 
then debated and laid over till the next morning. The 
rreasuror a report showed a cash balance on hand, outside 
of the sinking fund, of *187. Ex-Mayor Gunther Mated 
that he was about to lease his hotel at Gravesend, and of- 
fered to build a new dock and allow tho club the privilege 
of building a uew club house ou it, rent free, if they would 
accept the offer. It was put to t vote, and the ex Muyor’a 
kind offer accepted. Thu following gcnllcmou wore then 
appointed a committee to oxamiue the premises and report 
upon them:— Messrs J. S. Dickerson, M. T. Davidson, 
Robert Dillon, H. S. Wood, and 8. 8. Blood. Tho meet- 
ing then adjourned, subjocl to tho call of tho clmir. 
The Boston Yacht Club are nicely again iu their old 
quarters at the club house at City Point, from which they 
were suddenly routed by the ice. The pictures presented 
them by Com. K. B. Forbes are hung and make quite an 
attractive addition to the collection previously upon their 
walls. 
The Dorchester Yaciit Club open the season next 
•Saturday, 23d inst., with the first series of championship 
regattas, m Dorchester Bay, Boston. Tho several new 
yachts and improvements in older ones, the merits of which 
it takes a regatta to decide, will make tho occasion exciting. 
—The Perth Amboy Yacht Club, ottlioiranmml meeting 
elected the following officers: Commodore. William Bell’ 
Vico Commodore, Francis M. Scott; Treasurer Evan 
Thomas; Secretary, William P. Boggs. A regalta'will b « 
held on Monday, the 31st instant, at which only boat! 
owned by members of the club will bo admitted. 
—Mr. Garner's new yacht, the Mohawk, will he ready 
for launching ubout the 1st June. She will he fully rigged 
before launched, her masts and bowsprit being already in 
position. 
—For the proposed national regatta at Capo May there 
are already nine entries, including the Mohawk, now ou 
the stocks. This regatta will rank next in importance to 
the regatta of the New York yaciit clubs among the events 
of the present season. 
—Every line afternoon secs the fleet of iniuaturo yacht* 
afloat on the the pond at Prospect Park. The Commission- 
ers refuse to provide a suitable place in which to keep the 
boats, and as tho transportation of a yacht of (Jo inches is 
no easy matter, the number of boats is very much re- 
duced. 
—Next Saturday the Prospect Park Club proposo to 
havo their formal openingof the yachting season. The fleet 
of this club now numbers twenty-two boats, of which nine 
are the full limit in dimensions as to length— sixty three 
inches. Several prizes ure lo bo sailed for on Saturday. 
The following gentlemen havo been elected olHcers of tho 
club for the ensuing year:— James ('. Pcto, Commodore; 
W. II. Kershaw, Vice Commodore; Thouius Campbell, 
Treasurer; Willett Smith, Secretary. 
THE PATAPSCO-SCHUYLKILL PACE. 
ruii.4DRi.rniA, May 17th, 1875. 
Editor Forest and Stiirau — 
The committee of the Schuylkill Navy will go to Balllmoro on Satur- 
day next to meet a similar committee of tho Pninprco Navy, nnd com- 
plete the arrangements for tho raco. Tho date will In all probably bo 
fixed In the first week of June. Tho Schuylkill Navy crow has been 
selected a« follows: J B. McBeath (stroke,) 140 pounds; Frank Hender- 
son (8.) Impounds; C. It. Adams (2.) 108 pounds; S. Stinson (bow,) MO 
pounds; substitutes, Oscar F. West and Frank Wood. Three aro nil 
members of Ihe Quaker City club, and will represent that organlzoiloa 
in the Schuylkill RogntU of Juno lOih and I7tll. They aro In excellent 
condition. Iu practice, (they havo boon out every day for route weeks,) 
they show up vory well and aro Improving, The Pataprco crow wll^ bo 
selected und put to work tills wock under a professional trainer. 
Sculm. 
Lansinoucro, N. Y., May 15th, 1873. 
Editor Forest and Stream:- 
Spring has at last shown Its bright side, Us waters aro subsiding, and 
boat clubs aro commencing their season's campaign. A club has been 
formed here, and are training a four-oared crew to race with all clubs on 
the courte, hoping to number several now boats smoug Us properly be* 
fore the season closes. The crews aro progressing finely, and Intend to 
do their best to make U sociable and lively on the Troy couriw. They 
aro— Win. Church, stroke; B. F. Flower, port waist; S. C, Burton, star- 
board waist; John Hawkins, bow and captain. 
Tho Laureate club, of Troy, are making Improvements In their al- 
ready fine building, and will add several new boats to tlielr present 
stock. I’out. 
Princeton, N. J., May IStli, 1875. 
Editor FonxsT and' Stream: — 
1 enclose you, If of Interest to yon, or worthy of Insertion In your 
columns, ihe mcnsuremsnU of the Princeton Freshman Crew. Jnst token, 
as determined upon for the regarta on Saratoga Lake this Hummer. 
I am, very truly, G. A A. 
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