FOREST AND STREAM 
283 
STATE TRAP SIIOOT. 
Caller, E. B. Hambleton; Scorer, B. D. Adsit; Judges, R. Auger, Jas. 
Ooddes, W. L. Loomis. 
KLOCK’8 SIDE. 
F. Block 7 
M. Hoag ..7 
W U. Trowbridge 5 
If. B. King 3 
V. Tompkins 7 
J. S. Warner •! 
M Hum ney 3 
W. P. Porter 5 
«T. .Vanning 0 
E. If. Mann 9 
W. S tall ban m t 
R. L. Sherman 2 
E. B. Graham 
K. A. llnnihleton 9 
C. Burgess 'I 
F. 1*. Denison 7 
James Franklin 
G W. Flower 8 
C. R. Weed 8 
G. R. Vine 
G. C. Chttinburs 2 
W. P. Oulierson 6 
G. P. Bowen 3 
E. O. Sage 3 
Wm. Fago 2 
A. L, Sherwood 5 
John Bedford 8 
C. McKinly 10 
W. A. Laverock 1 
G. B. Church 0 
George Rawlins 4 
II. li. Jones 9 
11. A. Skinner 5 
S. N. Allen 7 
G. S. Hutchinson 7 
J. S. Hamilton 5 
G. Smith 10 
O. G. Jones 8 
A. N. Beadle 5 
C. E. Best 8 
K. I*. Arnold 5 
K. II. Miller 5 
Total 245 
SILSBT'8 SIDE. 
H. Silsby 1<> 
C. Chamberlain 7 
C. C. Cole 
T.Kimber 
H. D. \Vooliey 4 
C. Weidner 3 
J. W. Parker 5 
N. W. Nntting 
8. M. Allen 
S. Taylor 
J. II. Brownlow. . : 8 
W. J, Babcock. 9 
G. A. Huggins 6 
E. A. Andrews 4 
B. T Cards 7 
R. Newell :n 
J. A Nichols 7 
W. Besler 
George S. Marsh 
J. Sid way 
W. S. Carlisle 
Janies Wood 
A. S. Low 
E. L. Snrgent 
11. 11. Morse 3 
A. 11. Lamberton 8 
A. R. Warner 8 
U. S Godding 
M. A. Uackley 
A, W. Wheelock 
w. M. Ely 10 a. M. Kenyon...'....: . 7 
G. II. Averlll 2 M. L. Forsyth 7 
W. N. Connell 5 
8. Brown 7\ Total 281 
OFF-IIAND RIFLE SHOOT. 
The shortest three strings were: Jus. Carter, Lockport, 16 2-17 inches: 
E. G. Chjse, Geneseo, 18 15-10 inches; M. L. Forsyth, Geneseo, 19 15-10 
Inches. 
PISTOL SHOOT. 
At the pistol shoot this morning, W. D. Wilson oud Dr. W. R. Trow- 
bridge were the judges. The result was as follows: 
At the word — J. B. Sago, 17 3-16; E. D. Hambleton, 51 6-8; J. B. 
niglmm, 2T| 
Deliberate— J. B. Sage, l;*; E. B. Hambleton, 26 11-16; J. B. Hig- 
hnm, 24 a-8. 
The shot used in the State shoot was donated by T. O. Leroy A Co., 
of New York, and is a superior article. The firm ,1s represented by 
G. S. Fitzsimmons. 
AMATEUR TRAP SHOOTING. 
This shoot, open to all who had never won a prize at a State shoot, 
was called at 12 P. M., with seventy-six entries. The following is the 
SCORE. 
F. W. Estes 7 
C. Weidner 8 
S. Taylor 6 
A. D. Lewis 10 
W. Beusler 6 
G. P. Bowen 8 
F. P. Denison 4 
B. Lyndie 5 
W. M. Ely 8 
Thom as lumber 8 
J. A. Nichols 7 
J. H. Wood 6 
A. M. Kenyon 3 
W. F. Porter 7 
E. G. Chase 7 
E. B. Graham 10 
F. Lansing 4 
W. S. Carlisle ti 
M. L. Forsyth 5 
G. C. Chambers 4 
G. W. Flower 3 
William Stallbaum 7 
J. B. Sage 7 
E. A. Andrews 5 
A. M. Beadle 6 
G. B. Church 4 
A. R Warner 3 
II. A. Skinner 6 
H. H. Morse 6 
M.J. Stevens 4 
E. L. Burgess 4 
George Hass, Jr 9 
A, W. Wheeler 6 
E. H. Mann • 9 
James Franklin, Jr 6 
W. D. Wilson 7 
James Manning 6 
A. S. Lowe 7 
K. T. Curtis 4 
N. W. Nutting 9 
W. S. Page 6 
O. U. Joues 9 
J. S. Warner 4 
Frank Dorr 9 
O. C. Cole 5 
II. R. Jones 10 
M. A. Uackley 5 
J. H. Brownlow 8 
J Sidway 9 
S. Brown 4 
A. B. King 4 
W. A. Laverock 5 
John Bedford 9 
D. Trowbridge 8 
S. M A lion 8 
C. Chamberlain 8 
G. R. Vine 5 
J. W. Parker 4 
C. G. Turner 4 
E, Ambrose 5 
E. O. Sage 6 
W. M. Cornell 4 
G. W. Lyman 7 
H. I). Woolley 6 
A B. Lambert on 5 
E. L. Sargent 9 
M. Ramsay 4 
TIE8 OF 10— 26 YARDS. 
H. R. Jones -1IE. B. Graham 2 
A. D. Lewis 0| 
The first prize, an elegant gold watch, handsomely engraved, and pre- 
sented by Carl Drexel, Watertown, was awarded to Mr. H. R. Jones, of 
the Forester Club of Buffalo. 
TIES OF 9—26 YARDS. 
E. H. Mann 41 J. Sidway 3 
W. W. Nutting 2 8. L. Sargent 1 
O. G. Jones 4 G. S. Hutchinson 5 
Frank Dorr 5|G. Haws, Jr 2 
TIES OF 9—31 YARDS. 
Frank Dorr 818. S. Hutchinson 0 
The second prize, n fine camel's hair shawl, to Mr. Frank Dorr, of the 
Forester Club, of Buffalo. 
ties op 8—26 YAnos. 
J.H. Brownlow 2IC. Weidner 1 
John Bedford 8 0. P. Bowen ' 2 
W. R. Trowbridgo 4|W. M. Ely 4 
S M. Allen 51 Thomas Kimbcr, Jr ..... 3 
C. Chamberlain 3| 
Ties at 26 yards, won by F. B. Klock, of Syracuse. Ties of six at 26 
yards, won by W. Lawrence. 
The third prize, 500 flue Havana cigars, was won by Mr. S. M. Allen, 
of the Leather Stocking Club of Oswego. Fourth prize to F. B. Klock, 
Syracuse Central City Club. Fifth prize to A. Lawrence of Seneca 
Falls. 
BUSINESS MEETING. 
At 8 o’clock the convention assembled at Washington 
Hall and proceeded to business. 
The D. S. M. Band was present and favored the audience 
with several fine selections. 
NATIONAL DELEGATES. 
Linus J. Peck, of Lockport, moved that the convention 
send five delegates to the National Convention at Cleve- 
land, Ohio, to be appointed by a committee named by the 
Chair for that purpose. Carried. 
The Chair named as such committee L. J. Peck, Lock- 
port; G. B. Church, Albiou; W. P. Porter, Watertown. 
Mayor Hutchiusou, of Utica, moved that the delegates 
have power of substitution. Carried. 
The following gentlemen were appointed:*— Charles Ilal- 
lock, of New York; Roswell P. Flower, of Watertown; A. 
B. Lamberton, Rochester; Jonathan Sidway, of Buffalo, 
and C. W. Hutchinson, of Utica. 
PROTECTING FISH AND GAME. 
H. L. Hopkins, of Madison County, culled attention to 
Iwo sections of the Game Law in reference to penalties for 
trespassing. He said there can be no property in wild ani- 
mals unless they can bo captured. The fish iu a natural 
stream running through a man’s farm are his property after 
they are caught. He urged, therefore, that the law be 
repealed. It was unjust and oppressive. There should 
be a better and a ju9ter law upon our statute books. He 
Introduced a resolution to that effect. 
Dr. Brownlow, of Ogdensburg, desired as a delegate 
to call attention to a bill recently passed which permits a 
net to be drawn across the St. Lawrence River at its throat, 
which will prevent fish in spawning seasou from entering 
Lake Ontario. He desired the aid of this convention to 
protest against the law, and asked for the repeal of the 
same. 
After some debate, an amendment was submitted asking 
for the appointment of a committee to go to Albany to lay 
the case before Gov. Tilden. Lost. 
The sum of $100 was appropriated for the ensuing year 
to assist in the prosecution of persons killing game out of 
seasou. 
Mr. Hopkins, of Madison county, introduced a resolution 
asking for a committee of three to prepare an amendment 
to the game laws. 
Mayor Hutchinson, of Utica, opposed the motion. The 
eye of the State were on this Association. It must act 
consistently and carefully. It had the credit of proposing 
the first effective game law that had ever been introduced 
in this State. He moved, in amendment, that the Presi- 
dent of the Association coufer with the President of the 
local clubs in reference to the game laws, and prepare such 
amendments thereto as may be by them deemed necessary 
and advisable. 
Mayor Hutchinson’s amendment prevailed. 
CHANGES. 
Mr. Babcock introduced some amendments to the rules 
for trap shooting. 
Hon. Mr Mattoon, of Oswego, was in favor of such 
amendment, and suggested that a committee formerly ap- 
pointed on this subject be now asked to report. 
The matter was deferred till Wednesday evening. 
Genesee was selected as the place for holding the next 
annual convention, by a vote of fifty-nine for Genesee to 
forty-seven for Syracuse, with seven scattering. The vote 
for Genesee was afterwards made unanimous, on motion of 
ex-Mayor Carroll, of Syracuse. 
On motion of Levi H. Brown, Mr. Charles Hallock was 
admitted as a delegate from the Sportsman’s Club of New 
York City. Carried. 
Adjourned. 
Eleven newspapers were represented at the convention. 
WEDNESDAY. 
Fly casting was the first on Wednesday’s programme. 
There were an unusual number of spectators, a hundred 
or more, including some ladies. The judges chosen were 
Charles Hallock, of Forest and Stream, New York city, 
Dr. F. S. Lowe, of Pulaski, and Horace Silsby, of Seneca 
Falls. There were nine entries, just as many as there were 
prizes; entrance fee five dollars. The length of rods varied 
from eleven feet and ten inches to eleven feet and the 
length of leaders eight feet two and a half inches to eight 
feet. The result was as follows: — 
R. Wood, Syracuse, 1st, 75 feet; C. Northrup, Rome, 2d, 
74; A. M. Kenyon, Watertown, 3d, 72; M. P. Outterson, 
Pulaski, 4th, 69; S. M. Allen, Oswego, 5th, 67; H. B. King, 
Adams, 6th, 69; Henry Morse, Rochester, 7th, 66; J. B. 
McHarg, Rome, 8th, 60; P. M. Soule, Watertown, 9th, 55. 
The judges in making the above awards of prizes have 
taken into consideration the length of rod, style and accu- 
racy as well as length of cast. 
fly casting. 
TO-DAY AT 8 A. M, 
First prize— negoman elegant patent portable boat valued at SI00. Do- 
nated by John Hcgeman, manufacturer, BallsUm Springs, N. Y. 
Second prIze--Fiue lancewood, silver mounted fly rod. Donated by 
M. L. Marshall, manufacturer, Oswego, N. Y. 
Third prize — An elegant fly rod and book of flies, valued at S35, manu- 
factured by Thomas Bates Mills, No. 7 Warren street N. Y . and pre- 
sented by Charles Suydam, publisher of "Fur, Fin and Feather," N. Y. 
Fourth prize — Book of flies in morocco case, donated by Mayor Chas. 
W. Hutchinson, of Utica, N. Y. 
Fifth prize— Six assorted trolling spoons, manufactured and donated 
by VV. D. Chapman & Son, Theresa, N. Y. 
Sixth prize— A half dozen trolling spoons, presented and manufactured 
by G. M. Skinner, Ganunoqac, Ont. 
Seventh prize— Same os sixth. 
Eight li prize— A rubber reel (40 yards) manufactured and donated by 
Dr. A. U. Fowler, Ithaca, N. Y. 
Ninth prize— One annuui subscription to Turf, FUld and Farm, New 
York, donated by publishers. 
The double bird shoot commenced at 10 o’clock A. M. 
Ten double rise each. Judges, F. Noble of Ellisburgh aud 
Joseph Smith of Utica; referee, T. C. Banks of the Rod 
and Gun\ scorer, F. H. Hovey of Rochester. The follow- 
ing is the score: — 
J. H. Brown 12 
P Tompkins 12 
H.B. Hooker 17 
A. B. Lamberton 9 
J. Pranklin 13 
E. L. Sargent 13 
W. R. Trowbridge 14 
C. Lobb 8 
H . Walzer 13 
W. F. Porter 8 
E. Hudson 7 
W. M. Ely 13 
N. W. Nutting 12; 
H. Stephenson 15 A. Brownell 
J B. lilghum 15 C. Weidner 
Isaac Woighel 14 
A. F. Compson 14 
George Smith 14 
T. R. Vine U 
W. J. Babcock. 11 
M. M. May hew )? 
E. B. Pope 12 
F. P. Denison 11 
G. J. Marsh 15 
W. D. Wilson . .14 
II. G. Lucas 12 
U. Silsby 1 :, 
F. Dorr 13 
H. J. Babcock 12 
E. B. Hamilton 14 
R. Newell 14 
W. S. Barnum 18 E O. Sagc. .. 
T. Trniuun . . . . 12'E. T. Curtis. . 
C. McKinley 10 
E. A. Andrews 5 
H. R. Jones 13 
6 
8 
II. C. Tanner i2|H. H. Morse 
In shooting off ties of 17, Hooker won on third trial. 
In ties of 15, Silsby won with eight birds in five pairs. 
In ties of 14, Hamilton won with eight birds In flvo pairs. 
In ties of 18, Walzer and Vine took live birds each in five pairs, and 
Walzer won on second trial, 3 birds in three pairs. 
Barnum of Syracuse won first prize, Parker gnn; Hooker of Rochester 
second prize, $50; Silsby of Seueca Fall6 third prize, writing desk; 
Hamilton of Buffalo, fourth prize, 25 pounds glaze "Falcon" powder; 
Walzer of Irondequoit, fifth prize, climax creaser. 
In the afteruoou was a single trap shoot, open lo organ- 
ized clubs and county delegates; shot limited to li"oz. 
There were seventy-four entries, ten single birds each. E. 
B. Hambleton, M. M. Mayhcw, and VV. S. Murray tied on 
ten birds; won by May hew, by a score of 4. There were 
eleveu ties of nine, won by Mr. E. Hudson, by a score 
of 5, and fifteen ties of eight, won by Mr. Hoag, by a score 
of 5, 
. jf 1 ™ 1 , ? no of Barber A Le fever's extra fine, double horrel, 
breech loading shot gun*, valne, $200. Manufactured and donated by 
oicasrs L,. Barber & Co., Syracuse, N. Y. 
Second prize— A full corduroy hunting suit, made to order from moan 
n , Donated by Messrs, John C. Streeter A Co.. Grand Cen- 
tral Clothing House, Watertown. N Y. 
Jiedal, handsomely engraved. Donated by D. W. 
Beardsley, Evelolgh nouse. Backetl’e Harbor, N. Y, 
Fourth priz«- 0 ne climax creaser, Ac., plain. Donated by Messrs. 
Wm. B. Hall A Co , Lancaster, Pa. 
nnhU^.F, r !w^J^. b S.i horo 1 f lf r Donated by Charles Suydam, 
pnblxiher of "tor, Fin and Feather," N. Y. 
Judges— W. S. Barnum, H. H. Morse. F. Klock, referee. 
In the Rifle Mutch at 220 yards, twelve and ten shots, be- 
tween muzzle and breech loaders, the followoring scorn 
was made, the shortest string first, and so on in regular 
gradation : — 
G W Fowler Croton Falls. 15 3J-16IA. D Shaw. Toronto. . . St 15-16 
{}• X- 1 .15 9-lti ,!. A Nichols. Syracuse zt 15 lh 
\) V g ' va . y ’. l tt 13 l516 i° K. PliInrd.N. Britain, Cl. 23 3-16 
R. I. Batbburn, Anbum... 1 ' 6-10|Jobu Williamson, N. Y 24 5-16 
K. H llowtand, Aubnru — 17 14-10. A . Fnucr, Lockport 145 2 -I 6 
fth„! r v r ’ Lockpnrt. . . .21 tvio Wm. Knmtdcll, Albiou 2A 2 10 
H. Wilbur, New York 22 1-16 II. Martin, Rochester 23 
At the business meeting, this day, the f ollowing gentle- 
men were elected officers of the New York State Associa- 
tion for the ensuing year;— President, James VV. Wads- 
worth, of the Livingston Sportsman’s Club, Genome, N. 
}■ '• First Vice President, Dr. N. Rowe, Mohawk Game 
Club, West Troy, N. Y.; Second Vice President, Cliaa. C. 
Spencer, Rochester, N. Y. 
The President of the convention named the following 
standing committee for the ensuing years:— M. A. Hack- 
ley, of Adams; A. B. Lamberton, of Rochester; Linus J. 
Peck, of Lockport; Dr. Sargent, of Watertown; R. Newell, 
of Buffalo. ' 
A sharp discussion arose as to the right of the President 
to appoint this committee, and after a time the convention 
adjourned tine die amid confusion. 
THURSDAY. 
Old Man'* Shoot at 9 o'clock A. M. Ten single birds each. 
To be competed for by persons over fifty, nnd under 100 
years of age. No restrictions as to powder, shot or gun. 
Entrauce fee $5. First prize, $50; second prize, a gold 
headed cane; third prize, an ivory headed cane; fourth 
prize, an old hickory cane; fifth prize, a pair of eye 
glasses. 
SINGLE TRAP SHOOT. 
At 10 o'clock A. M. Fifty single birds each. Open to 
members of organized clubs anil county delegates. Shot 
limited to ounces, otherwise to be governed by rules of 
N. Y. State Association. Entrance fee $5. 
First prize- One hunting wagon of the best material ami finish; vatu- 
$350. Manufactured by Emcrlch A Mender, WutortowD, N. Y., and do- 
nated by the Jefferson Sportsmen's Club. 
Second prize — A Davis sewing machine, elaborately finished, cabinet 
style, rosewood case, with hunting designs inlaid with pearl; value $200. 
Manufactured aud donated by the Davis Sewing Machine Company, Wa- 
tertown, N . Y. 
Third prize -A pnir of hunting blankets. Donated by Messrs. Moore 
& Smith, mcrchunts, Watertown, N , Y. 
Fourth prize — A Smith A Wesson revolver, silver mounted, pearl han- 
dle. Donated by Messrs. Baker ,t Chittenden, dealers 111 hliulliig und 
ttehing tackle, etc., Watertown, N. Y. 
Fifth prize— One annual subscription to Forest and Stream. Do- 
nated by publishers. 
RIFLE SnOOTfNO. 
At 9 o’clock A. M. A cash premium of $100, given for 
the three shortest strings of ten consecutive shots each, at. 
220 yards. $50 to first, $30 to second and $20 to third. 
Entrance $5. 
Telescopes barred, otherwise in accordance with rules of 
the N. Y. State Association. 
Second trial, 10 o’clock. A cash premium of $200, given 
for the shortest three strings of twenty consecutive shots 
each, at 220 yards. $100 to the shortest; $60 to the uext, 
and $40 to next. Entrauce fee ten per cent. 
The first shoot came off us announced, but a dispute 
arising as to whether one had broken the rule in regard to 
telescopes, the point was referred aud was not settled to- 
day. The following are the measurements: — 
Perry, of Jamestown. ...".. .15 4-16' Davis, of Ridaway, Pa 15 13-16 
Wilbur 15 ll-16|Fowler. of Croton Falls 19 6. 16 
Williamson, of New York. . .15 1 1 -l*.i Pollard, of New Britain 20 
Batbburn, of Auburn.... . .15 15-16| 
The awards were postponed. 
The second shoot did not come off on account of rain . 
Immediately after the rifle shooting a State rifle club was 
organized under the name of the Empire State Rifle Club. 
The club will hold a couventiou iu Syracuse, the middle 
of October next, at which three days rifle shooting will bo 
indulged in, open to the world. Prizes nnd medals will lie 
awarded to the best shots. Circulars will at once be issued 
and sent to individuals throughout tlio world. Election of 
officers took place at the meeting and the following gentle- 
men from Syracuse were unanimously agreed upon; — L J. 
Peck, President ; John A. Nichols, Secretary and Treas- 
urer; L. J. Peck, John A. Nichols, and Charles Frazer, 
standing committee. 
The Old Man’s Shoot was called at nine, with twelve en- 
tries. The lollowing is the score: 
0 8. Compson 6 
8:4. Smith 5 
8 E. Ambrose 5 
?IC. Moidcr 1 
7|K. A. Anger 2 
C. Lob lilt". Drexel 2 
G. J. Marsh, of the Forrester club, Buffalo, wus the only one that shot 
nine birds, nnd he received the first prize, $50 cash. 
TIES Or 8—26 YARDS BISK. 
j Stedman nw. M. Banadoll i 
8<cond Utrinr/. 
J. Stedman 01 W. M. Rnnsdell i 
W. M. Ransdel), of the Albion Rifle Shooting Club. Albion, now sport# 
a gold-headed cane. 
TIES Or 7—26 YARDS RISE. 
n. Steveuson 81W. R. Trowbridge 1 
W. R. Trowbridgo, of the Jefferson Club, Watertown, claimed tho 
ivory-headed cane. 
TIES OP 0—96 YARDS RISE. 
C. Lobb 31 A. Compson t 
The hickory cane went to C. Lobb. of the Onondaga Club. Syracuse. 
TIBS OP 5—96 TARDS RISE. 
J. Smith 31 K. Ambrose ... 2 
J. Smith, of the Field und Forest Club, Watertowu. has i pair of eye- 
glasses for sale. 
SINGLE TRAP SHOOT. 
This shoot was opened to members of organized clubs 
G. J. Marsh 
J. Stedman. 
W. m Rmudell 
II. Stevenson 
W. Trowbridge... 
