[July 17, 1909- 
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was a heavy tide running. Weighted down with their 
clothing, they soon became helpless, drifted a P art and 
soon sank. It was a sad, tragic ending. Mr. Doudera 
was well known in Brooklyn trapshooting circles. 
Mr T C Stanley writes us that Mr. Wm. M. Thomas, 
better known as U. M. C. Thomas, head of the ballistic 
department of the U. M. C. Co., was tendered a unique 
and signal mark of the respect, esteem and good fellow¬ 
ship his fellow workmen hold for him, the occasion being 
his fortieth anniversary with the company. A most 
elaborate shore dinner at Lehman’s, Bridgeport, Conn., 
was one of the main features. About thirty department 
heads, with the manager and superintendent and his 
assistants, were present to do honor to Mr. Thomas, and 
at the close of an enjoyable evening they presented Mr 
Thomas with a beautiful stick pin, cuff buttons nd 
studs to match. Poet Burns made the presentation 
speech to which Mr. Thomas responded with character¬ 
istic good taste. Mr. T. H. Rylands, as toastmaster, was 
amusing in his sallies. The quartette composed and 
sang a few songs directed at some of those present, and 
the evening closed with a rollicking song in Mr. Thomas 
honor - Bernard Waters. 
the background falls far short of the ideal from » 1 rap- 
shooter’s point of view. If one waits long enough the 
target sometimes reaches the sky line,, but it:isnt pol cy 
to dwell that length of time, if anxious to break the 
target Green vegetation and slate gray rock affords 
disfraction in plenty, and it is impossible to catch sight 
of tareet with ordinary speed. Nevertheless, Koy raye, 
of the* B A A., was on his mettle, and after a poor 
start landed a winner both for high average and the 
Fastern championship, receiving two bronze cups. Faye s 
work was gilt edge, he having high scratch score for the 
championship. The best joke of the day was -Fayes 
handicap of 6 added targets over Mrs. Park, Horace 
Kirkover and Cushing Todd, who had none. The cham¬ 
pionship contest, with added handicap is a misnomer in 
the first place, but the conditions permitted a tie shoot- 
off between Faye, of Boston, and Chapman, of Marble¬ 
head Faye won by a good margin in the shoot-off 
Chapman hardly retaining the fine form shown in his 
finish of the five events which counted for the Cham 
pfonship H. C. Kirkwood won the second average cup 
only one target behind Roy, both finishing with 20 
Straight to show they could shoot when they wanted to. 
it was noticed that Mrs. Park, third high amateur, 
carried home the cup, as Horace s wife complains their 
Wollaston cottage wifi hold no ™re n A %Zs 's 
the professional prize, a pretty stein. ^ssrs hreets, 
Chapman and Caswell were busy men in the office and 
the smooth running of the shoot was the result of their 
combined efforts. 
The Auror* Artificial Live Bird Gun Club. 
Boston and Vicinity. 
The Atlantic City vs. Paleface telegraphic match is 
postponed owing to the fact that the former team can¬ 
not conveniently muster their best shots at.the present 
time September is mentioned as the probable month 
when the match will take place. 
A letter from Mr. C. F. Jordan, of the Portland Gun 
Club contains good word of the preparations for the 
Maine State shoot under Portland auspices, Aug. 
and 10. Programmes are in the printer s hands and will 
be out shortly. A number of Bostonians expect to at¬ 
tend this shoot, having thoroughly enjoyed Pine Tree 
hospitality on a previous occasion. 
drivers and twisters. 
Messrs. Knox & Knapp, Auburn, N. Y announce a 
tournament, which they will manage on Labor Day, 
Sept 6 Mr. Jos. N. Knapp is the Secretary. 
Henry Powers, a former Bostonian, seems to be find¬ 
ing the Atlantic City climate of benefit. His scores at the 
seashore are invariably high, and we notice he mvaded 
Pennsylvania the other day, returning to Jersey with a 
first amateur average up h.s sleeve. Keep up the good 
work, Henry, for the Palefaces are watching. 
The last 100 targets in the programme will constitute 
the Connecticut State championship, at the shoot of the 
rahquioque Rod and Gun Club, Danbury, July 31. 
Tack Brinley left last week for a visit to his home, 
where a sister lies ill. All the boys wish Miss Brinley a 
speedy recovery and Red W Jack a quick return to B 
ton. 
Geo Darton, of the U. M. C. Co., and J. H Cameron 
of the Winchester Co., looked in on Hub tradesmen last 
week, 
Mr H V. Sloan was victor with 25 in the main event, 
a 25-target handicap, at the shoot of the Meadow Springs 
Gun Club, Philadelphia, July 10. Highest actual scores 
were made by Messrs. Murdock and Henry, who broke 
20 . _ 
At the Wellington, Wednesday, shoot, Geo. Hassam led 
the van with 92 out of 100, assisted much by his 49 out 
of the first 50. Bobby Burnes trailed hirn closely with 
91, and Sibley almost made the 90 mark. Burnes, Capp 
and Tones qualified in this first shoot for the Jordan 
trophies. Four shoots will be held this month for the 
six‘ prizes, and much interest is shown m the contest. 
Aurora O., July 12.—Our Fourth of July shoot was 
a grand success, there being thirty participants, three- 
fourths of whom were visitors. Some “me to shoot, 
some to see the new target system operate, but they all 
shot, for seeing it, means to try your skill at it. 
Mr. Mcllrath, of Cleveland, was present, and ex¬ 
pressed his satisfaction at the new target. Mr. D. r. 
Kennedy, an old rifle and clay target shot, was also 
with us, and expressed a desire to come again. At least 
eight of the visitors have been here before, and say 
lh W e W will b hav! a o n ur pit system in perfect working order 
at cur next regular shoot, which is to be held on July 
17 and we extend a cordial invitation to all sportsmen 
that are interested, to come and see the new Thresher 
target system operate. 
Shot at. Broke Shot at Broke 
A Noble . 120 73 L Reed . 30 20 
F M Treat. 70 47 Dorg . “ 
Mcllrath . 100 70 J Snyder . 30 15 
C Kennedy . 60 36 \V B Isham. 25 15 
r> P Kennedy... 60 38 Geo Hatch . 25 13 
C. Snyder . 60 36 H Friedrich. 25 13 
A B Hurd. 50 32 G A Treat. 25 17 
Ed Neuman .... 50 23 Crandal .. 25 14 
Chas Hatch .... 50 34 G Pleasants. 25 10 
S James . 50 42 Hoag .. 25 9 
Brown . 50 24 Thompson . 25 11 
T J Ginstee. 50 30 Songs .. -5 10 
T C Larter. 50 33 W Trills . 25 9 
W Treat . 50 27 J Avery .. 25 11 
E Elliman . 50 36 G Merrill . 25 8 
L Eggleston ... 50 24 Bergeron ....... 25 21 
A. S. Bemis, Asst. Sec y. 
Pahquioque Rod and Gun Club. 
At the tournament of the Armonk, N. Y., Gun Club, 
July 5, Mr. L. H. Schortemeier, New York, was highest 
in the day’s averages with 158 out of 170; second, Mr. A. 
Betti, of Mount Kisco, 151; third, Mr. A. Bedell, Os¬ 
sining, 150; fourth, Mr. Chas. Barnard, of the home club, 
145. 
Frank Hilliard has deserted the trap game during the 
heated term in favor of that lovely cottage at Melvin 
Village on Lake Winnipisaukee, and what s more, we 
don’t blame him. 
The Secretary of the Atlantic City, N. J., Gun Club, 
writes us that a large attendance is expected at the 
club’s registered tournament, Aug. 13-14. The pro¬ 
gramme will be ready for distribution in the latter part of 
this month. At the club shoot on July 9, Mr. J. M. 
Hawkins, the professional expert, broke 149 out of 150. 
At the shoot of the Independent Gun Club, at Holmes- 
burg Junction, Pa., July 10, Mr. T. E. Hinkson was 
high man in the 100 target event with 98 out of 100, the 
16yd. mark and 25 targets allowance being something 
of a help in attaining the highest score. Actual highest 
score 86, was made by Messrs. H. Kohler and C. H. 
Hastings. 
The tie shoot-off under handicap conditions for the 
Hassam gun, brought a good field to 
grounds last Saturday. The stiff wind played bear with 
the majority of contestants, and at the end of the 100 
targets, but three were eligible to continue. These wer 
Burnes, Clark and Tom Howe. In the next rou "d’ 
Mr. Burnes dropped one too many, and then co - 
menced a shooting match which the spectators enjoyed 
to the limit. Veteran Howe had 22 handicap, meaning 
11 in 50, while Clark had but 10 or 5 in 50, and as Mr. 
Howe evidenced much better form than his handicap 
would indicate, while Clark had to shoot a steady 90 
per cent, to stay in, the odds were strongly in favor of 
the older shooter The first 50 were scored: 46 for Clark, 
45 for Howe; the second 50, 46 to 41; third 50, 47 to 41, 
fourth 50 45 to 40; a total of 184 out of 200 for Clark 
and 167 for Howe. By mutual agreement the tie was 
held over for another date, both men haying shot a fast 
clip in the final 150. Clark’s score of the afternoon 
totaled 302 out of 325, which is fine work for a compar- 
ative newcomer in the trap game. 
Danbury, Conn.—The Pahquioque Gun Club, of Dan¬ 
bury, Conn., has completed arrangements for their annual 
registered tournament, July 31. The programme call 
for 160 targets. Entrance, two cents a target, entitles 
shooter to compete for all prizes. Sweepstakes optional, 
$1 for each event. There are seventy-five prizes, amount¬ 
ing to $400 in value, and thirty average prizes. 
First average prize is a solid gold full-jeweled watch 
and solid gold chain, donated by a prominent club mem¬ 
ber For the longest run, a Stevens Browning Pump. 
A special Ithaca gun event. First prize an order for 
$70 Ithaca gun; second prize, an English setter, peai- 
gree^d p PPy amme ; s divided into series—open, B and 
C classes. In the first, second and third events there are 
seven prizes open to all. The fourth and fifth even s, 
for Class B, those shooting under 80 per cent in the 
first series—seven prizes. The sixth and seventh e«li' 
for Class C, those shooting under 70 per cent.—seven 
prizes. The eight and ninth events, open—seven prizes. 
Last year the club had the largest tournament in 
Connecticut, and hopes to equal it this year. _ 
The State championship will be shot the last 100 targets 
in the programme to count. The programme will b< 
ready the 17th. Any one wishing one, or any informa 
tion, address E. II. Bailey, Secretary, 27 Spring street. ■ 
Mr. A. Betti informs us that the Mount Kisco, N. \., 
Gun Club, of which he is an energetic member, is seek¬ 
ing new grounds, the encroachment of new domiciles on 
the old grounds depriving the members of a place 
wherein to shoot during many months past. The club 
anticipates active, regular competition before many weeks 
have passed. 
The Melrose Highland Gun Club bold a morning 
holiday shoot, where Fred Leach and W. Dearborn tied 
in the handicap contest, the former winning shoot-off. 
Meadow Springs Gun Club. 
About two dozen attended the Paleface July 4 meet, 
and with many ladies, thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. 
Charles F. Marden was high gun with 9-, and Geo. Das 
sam second, 91, both receiving cut-glass prizes. Arthur 
Wright and Roy Hodsdon won similar souvenirs on the 
programme 100, with added handicaps and merely 
changed places when appropriating the .Clark trophies 
in an extra event at 50 targets, Roy taking the scratch 
prize and Wright the handicap. 
Philadelphia, July lO.-There were fourteen contest 
ants at the club shoot to-day. The main event, at zi 
targets, was won by H. V. Sloan with a score of 25 
his allowance of 10 helping to make the 25 precisely. Th 
shooting was quite ordinary as to results. Scores. 
H. B. 1 
Soloy . 6 16 
Henry . 1 M 
On July 5, Charles N. Doudera, his seven-year-old son, 
Elmo Doudera, and his brother-in-law, Louis J. Edlitig, 
were drowned in Jamaica Bay while fishing from a boat. 
The calamity began when the boy became excited over 
a nibble and fell overboard. The father jumped over¬ 
board to rescue hi6 son, both of whom were quickly in 
such trouble that Endling jumped in to help. There 
Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Topperwein will give an exhibition 
during the last two weeks in September, at W ellmgton. 
We’ll all be there. 
H. B. T. 
Sloan . 10 !*> 
Jackson . 5 19 24 
Rudolph . 5 18 23 
Payne . 6 14 29 
Murdock . 2 20 22 
Laws . 6 18 24 
Clegg . 6 14 
Pierce . 1 ] 
Krautter . 0 11 J 
Linderman . 0 13 > 
Maxwell . 0 10 1 
About fourteen shooters from the Hub attended the 
Marblehead Gun Club’s first registered shoot, July 4, 
some of the fourteen sampling the peculiar ground con 
ditions for the first time. With traps stationed in a - 
low, club house mounted on the side of one hill a 
targets thrown directly into another nearby excrescence, 
Cl W j 
The open sweepstakes were scored as follows: 
First event, 10 targets: Henrv 10, Jackson 9,, P JM 
8, Pierce 8, Murdock 8, Sloan 6, , Cle f g „ 5 ’ -Renr^ll' Cleg 1 
‘second event 15 targets: Murdock 13, Henry 13, 
12 S Laws 12, Jackson 11, Sloan 11, George 8 Payne 5 
Third event, 25 targets: Rudolph 22, Sloan -0, S J 
15, Linderman 14, Payne 12, Maxwell 12. 
