Annie Oakley Scrapbook

"E. C." POWDER AT THE AMERICAN EXHIBITION.

To the Editor of the Shooting Times.

Dear Sir,—I observe a paragraph in your last issue commencing "American Exhibition," which is calculated to give a wrong impression to the public, as it is there stated that Miss Annie Oakley uses Schultze powder in her wonderful performances, while the fact that she also uses an equal quantity of "E. C." powder is entirely ignored.

Your insertion of the above in your next issue will oblige.

R. M. Norton, Secretary.

"E. C." Powder Company, Limited, London.

June 2nd, 1887.

SHOOTING AT THE WILD WEST SHOW.

We have observed the shooting at the Wild West, and append our remarks thereon :—

Miss Annie Oakley's style is simply admirable. She shoots with both eyes open, quickly and decisively. Indeed, in several of her performances, such as having glass balls sprung and then picking up her gun and firing, she would not have time to close one eye—even if that were desirable.

The Rifle.

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Miss Annie Oakley, who made so many friends while before the American public by her graceful and modest demeanor, as well as by her genuine skill as a shot with gun, rifle, and pistol, is winning gold and fame in England, where she is showing our British cousins how she has mastered those weapons. She lately gave an exhibition before the royal family, and so delighted them that they complimented her in the most lavish manner. Not only has she pleased peer and peasant, but the sturdy knights of the quill seem to be thoroughly charmed with her exhibition, and bestow upon her, through the columns of the press, unstinted praise.

Chronicle.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4th, 1887.

THE AMERICAN EXHIBITION

Equipped as it is with so many attractions, it is not surprising that the "Yankeries," located at Earl's Court, London as it has already come to be called, should have proved a great success. This satisfactory result is no doubt largely owing to Buffalo Bill's "Wild West" company. The cowboys and Indians, who figure in the various equestrian performances, are all men of fine physique, and they naturally come in for a large amount of admiration. The wonderful shooting of Miss Annie Oakley, known as "Sure Shot" on account of her accuracy with the rifle is also greatly admired. Out of thirty-one matches in which she has taken part, Miss Oakley has won twenty five prizes. Her collection of firearms and gold medals, all of which have been won by, or presented to her is considered to be the finest in America, and without a doubt, unsurpassed in England. No one should visit the exhibition without seeing "Little Sure Shot."

The Sportsman.

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1887.

THE GUN CLUB, NOTTING HILL.

THE attractive programme issued by this club for Saturday last, coupled with the fact of its being the eve of the International shooting week, caused the largest attendance yet seen this season to assemble within the shooting inclosure. The company included many ladies, the announcement that Miss Annie Oakley, of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, was going to give an exhibition in shooting being responsible for their presence. Miss Oakley's performance included shooting at glass balls and clay piegeons, and her skill with the rifle was marvellous. Miss Oakley afterwards shot at twenty-five pigeons, standing at 23 yards rise, and out of this number she brought down eighteen in capital style. Her performance was greatly applauded, and Lord Stormont on behalf of the club presented the lady with a gold medal to commemorate her visit to the Gun Club. The first event on the programme for decision was the weekly competition for the Members' Challenge Cup, value 100gs, shot for in connection with a 25l. sweepstakes at twenty birds each, 30 yards rise. This secured five entries, and Mr Kenrick took the lead soon after the commencement of the contest, and eventually won by killing sixteen out of twenty. Besides becoming the holder of the cup he received 125l. out of the pool. A 1. handicap sweepstakes was next started, and out of a field of nineteen Mr J. Sutecliffe (29 1/2), Mr E. B. Cunliffe (31), Mr Herbert (27), and Mr Featherstone (24 1/3) divided after killing six birds. Then followed an accumulative star 1l. handicap sweepstakes, with a 40l. cup added, which secured 32 entries. This event took a considerable time to decide, as a competitor was allowed to star as many times as he liked; eventually Mr Leraine (31) proved the winner, and he received the cup and 180l., having brought down twenty-two birds out of twenty-four. Mr Norfold (31) and Mr Featherstone (24 1/2) shared the second and third prizes, amounting 121l. The afternoon's sport was brought to a conclusion with a 2l. handicap sweepstakes, and Mr Hankey (26 1/2) gained the prize by killing four birds. Scores: THE MEMBERS' CHALLENGE CUP, value 100gs, added to a 25l. sweepstakes, at twenty birds each, 30 yards rise; 5 subs. Mr Kenrick ........... 1101101111111101-16 out of 20 (won 125l. and holder of the Cup.) Mr Merwyn Watts .. 01001101111011111111-15 out of 20 Mr E. B. Cunliffe .... 1001010111101111110-13 out of 19 Mr F. M. Cobbe ...... 0111110101011111100-13 out of 19 Col. Persse ............ 01011100101011011-10 out of 17 ACCUMULATIVE STAR 1l. HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES, with a 40l. Cup added; 32 subs. Mr Leraine, 31 yards rise ...... 111111010111111111111111 (First prize, 180l. and Cup.) Mr Norfolk, 31 ...................... 111110111011011111111110 Mr Featherstone, 24 1/2 ......... 010110111101111011111110 (Divided second and third prizes, 121l.) Mr Merwyn Watts, 31, 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0; Mr Hastings, 30 1/2, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0; Mr S. Shirley, 25, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0; Mr E. B. Cunliffe, 31, 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0; Mr Hankey, 26 1/2, 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0; Mr C. Seaton, 26 1/3, 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0; Mr Herbert, 27, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0; Mr W. F. Gambier, 25 1/2, 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0; Mr J. W. Sharpe, 21, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0; Mr Kenrick, 27 1/5, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0; Mr J. Sutcliffe, 29 1/2, 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0; Mr F. M. Cobb, 27 1/2, 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0; Mr Tudor, 25 1/2, 1 1 1 1 1 1 0; Mr Hemaineth, 26, 1 1 0 1 1 1 0; Mr Debene, 25, 1 1 1 0 1 1 0; Mr Wynill, 30 1/2, 1 1 1 1 1 0; Lord Stormont, 25, 1 0 1 1 1 0; Mr F. Baring, 24 1/2, 1 1 1 1 0; Mr R. R. Beard, 26, 1 1 1 0; Mr A. Clark, 24 1/2, 1 1 1 0; Col. Persse, 27, 0 1 1 0; Mr W. Ellis, 31, 1 1 0 0; Col. Shelley, 25, 1 1 0; Mr W. F. Batt, 25, 1 1 0; Sir G. H. I. Bu chanan, 30 1/2, 0 1 0; Mr Halford, 27, 1 0 0; Mr D. Ward, 28 1/2, 0 1 0; Capt. Shelley, 30, 1 0; Mr Moult, 31, 0.

DIANA. - If you will kindly tell us on what day you saw Miss Annie Oakley riding on horseback at the Buffalo Billeries. we shall be much obliged.