THE FIELD 
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GRAND ARCHERY FETE AT POWDERHAM. 
The Powderham Archery Club, of which Trehawke Keke- 
wich, Esq., is Secretary, had agrand day ou Tuesday week. 
Some excellent shooting took place on the ground of the Club, 
in the Park attached to Powderham Castle. The occasion 
waa graced by an unusually largo attendance of the ilite of 
the neighbourhood. 
The prizes were awarded as follows : — 
First Ladies’ Prize. — A Casket; won by Mrs. West. 
Second Ladies’ Prize. — A n Ornamented Basket; won 
by Mrs. Young. 
First Gentleman’s Prize. — A Clock ; won by Sir 
Walter Carew, Bart. 
Second Gentleman’s Prize. — A Statuette; won by 
C. Kelson, Esq. 
A Visitor’s Prize, presented by the Lady Paramount 
(Lady Northcote), was won by Miss Buller, of Morval. 
A dinner subsequently took place, provided by Mr. Pratt, of 
the New London Inn, Exeter, of which 240 partook, and 
which gave the greatest satisfaction, as was expressed by the 
chairman, Sir Stafford Northcote, Esq. 
GRAND MEETING OF ALL THE ARCHERY 
SOCIETIES OP DEVON. 
Through the courtesy of William Mackworth Praed, Esq., 
the annual contest between all the Archery Societies of Devon 
has again taken place, for the third time, at Teignmoutb. Ar- 
chery has of late years become fashionable ; and considering 
that it is an ainusemont iu which the ladies can take an active 
and promineut part, it is not surprising that It should be so. 
There are few outdoor sports in which, according to English 
custom, the softer sex can with propriety engage; and it is, 
therefore, only natural that they should display considerable 
partiality for that particular one in which they have 60 excel- 
lent an opportunity of displaying their strength and skill. It 
must not also be forgotten that in archery the ladies have the 
additional advantage of plying beaux as well as bows ; and, if 
they are skilful, of sending their shafts to a destination other 
than the target. Whatever may be the particular attractions, 
however, there is not the slightest doubt of the zest with which 
they engage in it, nor is there any question of their general 
proficiency. The rapidity with which they run up a “score” 
surprises even young men frosh from college, who are them- 
selves generally adepts in that art. 
The contest between all the Archery Societies of the County 
commenced on Thursday week, at Bitton House, the seat of 
W. M. Praed, Esq., which Is situated in the immediate vici- 
nity of Teignmoutb, and commands a fine view of the estuary 
of the Teign and the hills of Shaldon. The house was taste- 
fully decorated with evergreens and flags, and presented a gay 
appearance. Tlio lawn, which is exceedingly well suited for 
archery, was carefully mown, and everything seemed to have 
been prepared to secure the comfort and convenience of the 
archers. The weather during the previous night had been 
unusually wet, and ruin continued to fall until a somewhat ad- 
vanced period in the morning. However, as the shooting was 
not fixed to commence till near mid-day, little inconvenience 
was felt, the warmth of the atmosphere having dried up the 
surface of the ground. The sun, it is true, was hidden during 
the whole of the day, but his absence was more welcome than 
his presence to the archers, so that no inconvenience what- 
ever was felt from the weather. During the whole of the 
morning, arrivals poured in from every part, and there was a 
larger assembly on the grounds than ou any previous occa- 
sion. Members of most of the principal families in the county 
were present, including Major aud Lady Ibbotson, Lady Louisa 
and Lady Mary Cathcart, the Hon. W. W. Addington, Sir 
Harry and Lady Smith, Sir Stafford Northcote, Bart., Sir J. 
and Lady Buller, Sir John and Lady Duckworth, Sir Walter 
and Lady Carew, Colonel Bond, Captain Glanville, S. T. 
Kekewich, Esq., the Rev. Chaucellor Martin, VV. Carpenter 
Rowe, Esq , — Porter, Esq., F. Milford, Esq., &c. The Patron 
was W. M. Praed, Esq., while the Lady Patronesses consisted 
of the Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, the Hon. Mrs. Addington, 
Lady Northcote, Lady Carew, Lady Duckworth, Lady (Hurry) 
Smith, the Hon. Mrs. Lane, Ludy F. Davie, Lady Duntze, 
Lady Yarde Buller, Lady Seale, and Mrs. Praed. The office 
of Honorary Secretary was most ably filled by Alexander G. 
West, E?q , while E. A. English, Esq., assiduously performed 
the duties of Honorary Treasurer. 
The following gentlemen attended as representatives of tbeir 
respective societies, aud as such they composed the Com- 
mittee of Management : — Rev. J. Hall Parlby, and Francis 
Glanville, Esq., Secretaries of the Devon and Cornwall Society, 
Plymouth ; Rev. Lynebcar Hurdiug, Secretary and Treasurer 
of the Royal North Devon Archers; Alexander G. West, Esq., 
Secretary and Treasurer of the Bisliopstcigntou Society ; — 
Madan, Esq., Secretary and Treasurer of the Torquay Society ; 
E. A. English, Iisq., Secretary of the Toigumouth Archery 
Club; Charles Kelson, Esq., Treasurer of ditto; Lewis P. 
Madden, E;-q., Secretary of the Devon Central Archcry Club ; 
Rev. N. B. llolo, Treasurer of ditto ; Rev. James T. Boles, 
Secretary of tlio Exmouth Archery Club; Hcrbeit Barnes, 
Esq., Treasurer of ditto ; Trehawke Kekewich, Esq., Secretary 
of the Powderham Archery Club; T. M. Snow, Esq., Trea- 
surer of ditto. 
■Shortly beforo olevon the gentlemen took up their positions, 
jd commenced tiling in ilic following order : — 
First Tari.lt. — Mr. L. Harding ; Mr. Gunning ; Major 
Ibbotson; Cupt. West; Sir Walter Curcw ; Mr. Glauvlll ; Mr. 
Fatliingill ; Rev. Mr. Price; Mr. W. Lang; Mr. A. Taylor; 
Mr. Wyatt ; Mr. M. Fife ; Mr. A. Northcole. 
Second Target. — Mr. Melhuish; Colonel Bond; Mr. 
Divelt ; Col. Taylor ; Mr. W. Madan ; Mr. Milford; Major 
Taylor; Mr. Palmer; Mr. Martin; Rev. J. T. Boles; Mr. 
Barnes; Rev. W. Hole ; Rev. N. Gould. 
Third Target. — Rev. Mr. Parlby; Rev. Fitz Taylor; 
Mr. Hole; Mr. Kiison; Mr. Cole ; Captain Strode; Mr. For- 
tescue ; Mr. Vidal; Mr. Guard ; Mr. Tucker; Mr. Porter; 
Rev. N. B. Hole. 
Fourth Target. — Mr. English; Dr. Mndnn ; Mr. Old- 
ham; Mr. Wrcy; Mr. Moore; Mr. S. Madan; Mr. H. Taylor; 
Captain Gardener; Mr. P. Taylor; Mr. llumlyu; Sir S. 
Northcote ; Mr. Barlow. 
The Natiouul (York) rounds of six dozen arrows at 100 
yards woro first shot ; after which four dozen were shot at 
80 yards ; aud two dozen at CO yards. 
The gentlemen having kept the targets to themselves till 
tbreo o’clock, the ladies th<m commenced and they both fired 
at the same time, the targets being arranged in such a manner 
as to prevent any confusion. The distance for the ladies was 
fixed at 60 and 50 yards, at which four dozen and two dozen 
arrows respectively wero fired. Tho following ladies took up 
thoir positions at the undermentioned targets : — 
First Target.— Miss Poard ; Mrs. West; Miss Hole; 
Miss Tongue ; Miss F. Atkinson ; Miss Kelson ; Miss 
Cole; Mrs. Bond ; Miss H. Kelson; Miss Baker; Miss 
Divett. 
Second Target.— Miss Barber; Mrs. Fortesque ; Mrs. 
Morris; Miss Wrey ; Miss Carey; Mias Gilbert; Miss 
Walters; Lady Carew ; Miss Carew; Miss Martin; Mrs. 
Barton ; Mrs. Parlby. 
Third Target. — Lady A. Ibbitson ; Mr6. R. Barber; 
Miss Praed; Miss Glanvill ; MissTeschraaker ; MissProttoy- 
john; Miss F. Rocke; Miss C. Madan ; Mrs. Douglas Fife; 
Miss Foreman ; Miss Stephens; Miss Taylor. 
Fourth Target. — Miss Buller; Miss Gulsan ; Miss 
Fothergill ; Miss Thomson ; Miss Stupart ; Miss Rocke; Miss 
A. Rocke; Mrs. C. Radcliffe ; Mrs. Young; Mrs. R. C. 
Price; Miss Rickard; Miss Barton. 
The shooting generally speaking was exceedingly good, 
particularly that of the ladies, who handled tho bow with sur- 
prising dexterity. 
Tho splendid band of the Royal Marines from Plymouth 
was present, and played several popular airs during the day. 
In the evening a grand ball was held, which was attended 
by a large proportion of the company. 
On Friday the archery was resumed, and the presence 
of the Royal Marine Band contributed greatly to the plea- 
sure of those assembled. A dinner was laid at tho Public 
Rooms, which was presided over by W. M. Praed, Esq.; 
and at which the successful competitors for the prizes were 
announced. The following are the 
Gentlemen’s Prizes. 
The 1st gross score and hits, £5, and gold-medal, Sir 
W. Carew, 456 ; 2nd gross score and hits, £4, Capt. West, 
418; greatest score and hits, at 100 yards, £4, A. B. Wrey, 
Esq., 142; ditto, ditto, 80 yards, £3, — Porter, Esq., 174; 
greatest score and hits, at 60 yards, £3, Ponsonby Moore, 
Esq., 146 ; greatest number of golds, £2 10s., the Rev. 
Mr. Melhuish, the best gold, £2, Rev. Hall Parlby. 
Ladles’ PnizES. 
First gross score and hits, £5, and gold-medal, Miss 
Forman, 394 ; second gross score aud hits, £4, Mrs. 
Young, 320; greatest score and hits, at 60 yards, £3, Miss 
Thompson, 186 ; ditto, ditto, 50 yards, £3, Miss Carey, 186; 
greatest mfmber of golds, £3, Miss H. Kelson, (6) ; the best 
gold, £2, Mrs. Bond. 
In addition to the above the following handsome prizes 
were awarded by W. M. Praed, Esq.: — To the lady winning 
the prize, for the first gross score and hits, Miss Forman, 
an elegant Buhl work table ; ditto, second gross score and 
hits, Mrs. Young, a pair of large Dresden china figures ; 
to the gentleman winning the gross score and hits, Sir 
W. Carew, a silver salver ; ditto, second gross score and 
hits, Capt. West, a handsome malachite inkstand. Mr. 
Pread also presented archery equipments for the best gross 
score of four gentlemen of any club — won by the Bishop- 
steignton Club ; and a similar prize for ladies — won by the 
Teignmouth Club. The announcement of the prize list was 
received with cheers ; and after the usual toasts had been 
drunk and some excellent speeches made, the company 
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