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lowing were noteworthy : C. A. Tenjoy, of Colling- wood, fine large pictures and cabinets ; S. J. Dixon, of Toronto, large prints of unusual merit ; S. D. Edgeworth, of St. Louis, a fine collection from vari- ous sources ; W. F. Johnson, of Pictou, a large ex- hibit of excellent work ; R. D. Bayley, Battle Creek, Mich., fine cabinets ; Guerin, of St. Louis, This department of Outing is specially devoted to para- graphs of the doings of members of organized clubs engaged some splended work in cabinets. H. Barraud, of reputable sports of the period, and also to the record- London, Eng., had a fine exhibit, also his relative ing of the occurrence of the most prominent events of the and namesake, of Barrie, Ontario. E. Poole, of St. current season. On the ball-fields it will embrace Cricket, Baseball, Lacrosse and Football. On the bays and rivers, Catherine’s, had one of the largest exhibits and of Yachting, Rowing and Canoeing. In the woods and streams, the first order. Brockenshire, of Wingham, also ex- Hunting, Shooting and Fishing. On the lawns, Archery, hibited some very fine bromides and enameled pict- Lawn Tennis and Croquet. Together with Ice-Boating, ures. T. J. Bryce, of Toronto, exhibited a number Skating, Tobogganing, Snowshoeing, Coasting, and winter sports generally. of large, fine Rembrandt effects and some excellent Secretaries of clubs will oblige by sending in the names of cabinets. E. D. Clarke, of Guelph, showed colored their residents and secretaries, with the address of the latter, bromides that called forth much admiration. together with the general result of their most noteworthy Poole contests of the month, addressed, “Editor of Outing,” and Robson, of Port Perry, also had a good exhibit. 239 Fifth Avenue, New York. William Davison, of Brampton, exhibited a number of pictures. W. Mecklechwaite, of Toronto, also TO CORRESPONDENTS. had a very good exhibit. Zybach, of Niagara Falls, Ontario, had a magnificent exhibit of large photo- All communications intended for the Editorial Depart- ment should be addressed to “The Editor” and not to any graphs of the Falls, both in winter and summer. person by name. Advertisements, orders, etc., should be kept distinct, and addressed to the manager. Letters and inquiries from anonymous correspondents will not receive ATHLETICS. attention. All communications to be written on one side of the paper only. The Board of Managers of the Amateur Ath- letic Union held a meeting at the new club-house of AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY. the New York Athletic Club, on Travers’ Island, August 25. A resolution intended to put a stop to The Hartford Camera Club had an agreeable out- any conflicting claims to athletic jurisdiction in the ing in August over the Meriden, Waterbury and United States, and to prevent any minor organiza- Connecticut River Road. The club frequently tions from holding championship field meetings was makes trips of this character. Among those who passed. The resolution unanimously adopted by participated in the excursion were : James B. Cone, the board is as follows : president ; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. White, Mr. and Resolved, That any amateur athlete competing in any Mrs. W. J. Hickmott, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kin- open amateur games in the United States not governed by rules approved by the Amateur Athletic Union shall be de- ney, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. A. barred from competing in any games held under the rules of F. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Thompson, Henry the Amateur Athletic Union. This resolution shall take Fuller, Lawrence Cody, W. G. Abbott, A. L. But- effect immediately. ler, J. C. Hill, H. O. Warner, C. F. Butler, T. S. This wholesale legislation was deemed necessary Weaver, Miss Helen Cody, Miss Abbott, Miss on the part of the board, and it is thought it will be Sarah Green, Miss Mary Green, Miss Harbison, Miss productive of perplexing results. The Manhattan Weaver, Mrs. W. P. Marsh and Misses Mills, all Athletic Club of this city, it is said, will virtually be belonging in Hartford. the only sufferer by the new arrangement, as it is The Meriden party who accompanied them were : the only club hereabouts giving games under rules Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rockwell, T. S. Rust, C. S. other than those approved by the union. It will be Perkins, G. L. Ellsbree, A. Chamberlain, Rev. A. compelled either to recognize and adopt the rules of H. Hall, A. S. Thomas, J. M. Harmon, G. A. the union, or to create a new field of athletics, as far Fay, E. Miller, Jr., Dr. Mansfield, Supt. Crawford. as its track members are concerned. Of these the A pleasant stay at Highland Lake was made, and Manhattan Club has about fifty, and as it is sup- several pretty views were taken of the scenery in the posed they will not submit to being debarred from neighborhood. the privileges of competing in games given by the The fifth annual convention of the Photograph- various clubs in and around New York, the club, it ers’ Association of Canada was held in the rooms of is asserted, will have to adopt the union’s rules. The the Ontario Society of Artists, at Toronto, Canada, Manhattan Club, it is claimed, is leaning too far July 31 to August 2. Among the exhibits the fol- toward professional methods. 82 OUTING FOR OCTOBER. Putting 63-pound weight—George Ross, 22 ft.; The Board of Managers also considered the case 1 of the Staten Island and the New Jersey athletic Patrick Lyons, 21 ft. /2 in. ; Philip Cummings, 21 ft. Standing high jump—P. J. Griffin, 5 ft. Gin, ; John clubs, each of which advertised a carnival of athletic 3 sports for Labor Day, Sep. 3. The Staten Island Hartnett, 5 ft. 5 /4 in. ; Archie Scott, 5 ft. 5 in. Three standing jumps—P. J. Griffin 39 ft. 6 in. ; Club was shown to have the right to the day by 1 reason of priority of announcement, and the New John F. Hartnett, 38 ft. 9 /2 in. ; Archie Scott 36 ft. Jersey Club was censured for choosing a date that gin. directly conflicted with that of a sister club in the 150-yard dash, boys—First, Thomas Pierce ; sec- union. ond, Thomas Harrington ; third, William Washing- The Investigating Committee reported on the ton. cases of J. Cunningham and P. Cahill. Cunning- Half-mile dash, members—First, John Lyons, ham was disqualified by a unanimous vote, and 3m. 28s. ; second, P. Lyons; third, Lawrence Cahill’s case referred back to the Committee, with in- O’Dea. structions to investigate his fight with Robinson. Running high jump—Thomas Aitken, 5 ft. 10 in. ; The board decided to investigate the amateur status second, 5 ft 9 in., tie between Archie Scott and Wil- of E. Hickey and J. J. Sampson, both of whom are liam Henderson. under suspicion. Throwing 56-pound weight, for height—Philip Cummings, 13 ft. 9 in. ; J. A. MacDougall, 13 ft. The delegates at the meeting were : President, 3 Harry McMillan, of Philadelphia ; secretary, Otto 8 /4 in. ; third, George Ross, 13 ft. 6 in. Ruhl of New York ; treasurer, Howard Perry, of Running high jump, amateurs—First, J. E. Terry, Washington ; Jas. E. Sullivan, of New York ; F. Schuylkill Navy Athletic Club ; second, William W. Janssen, of Staten Island ; Edward Milligan, of Haar, Turner’s Club, Philadelphia. Philadelphia ; W. O. Eschwege, of Brooklyn. John One-mile race, amateurs—First, W. H. Morris, F. Huneker, of Philadelphia, represented the De- colored, Young Men’s Christian Association, 5m. troit Athletic Club, and Daniel G. French that of 20s. ; second, Thomas Crawford, Caledonian Club. Chicago. Putting 16-pound shot, amateurs—James Kane, Jr., Schuylkill Navy Athletic Club, 35 ft. 1 in. ; J. K. 3 William J. M. Barry, of the Queen’s College Shell, same club, 34 ft. 8 /4 in. Athletic Club, Cork, Ireland, holds the world’s cham- Standing hop, step and jump—John F. Hartnett, 35 ft. 7in. ; Archie Scott, 35 ft. 3 in. ; P. J. Griffin, pionship in throwing the 16-lb. hammer. August 1 II he succeeded in putting the hammer, on his fifth 34 ft. 1 /2 in. throw, the unprecedented distance of 129 ft. 31/4 in. One-mile race—First, E. Case, 4m. 48s. ; second, G. M. L. Sachs, C. C. Hughes, and L. E. Myers James Grant ; third, T. C. Riordan. were the judges of the performance. Pole vault—Archie Scott, 10 ft, 1 in. ; Thomas Aitken, 10 ft. ; William Henderson, 9 ft. 11 in. The Orange Athletic Club will hold an athletic Hitch and kick—George Slater, 9 ft. ; Archie Scott, meeting October 6, and one and two mile bicycle 8 ft. 11 in. ; Daniel Aider, 8 ft. 10 in. Three standing jumps, members — Lawrence races will be prominent features. The meeting is 1 open to all amateurs, and some of the best athletes O’Day, 35 ft. 11 /2 in. ; P. Lyons, 34 ft. 5 in. ; Philip in the country are expected to compete. Cummings, 34 ft. 2 in. 150-yard hurdle race—First, M. C. Murphy ; sec- ond, P. J. Griffin ; third, Archie Scott. The Philadelphia Clan-na-Gael Association held Throwing 56-pound weight between legs, mem- its annual games at the Rising Sun Park, Philadel- bers—Philip Cummings, 25 ft. 9 in. ; John O’Day, phia, August 13. It is estimated 30,000 people witnessed the games. The events resulted as fol- 23 ft. 8 in. ; P. Lyons, 22 ft. 4 in. lows : Five-mile race—First, James Grant, 28m. ; sec- Putting the 16-pound stone—George Ross, 44 ft.; ond, Edward Case ; third, T.

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