LaFayette, Ind. Editor American Field.

The dates of Mr. Fred Erb's shoot were changed from April 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to March 26, 27 and 28. Mr. Erb shot at 200 targets on each of the first two days and 100 on the third day. The undersigned backed Erb to break 475 out of a possible 500. His score was a greater surprise to all than was expected, as part of the time there was a drizzling rain falling. He used his twelve-bore Lefever gun on the first 200 targets, sixteen yards rise, and his new ten-bore Lefever on the last 300 targets, standing eighteen yards from the traps. He thinks his ten-bore gun is a "daisy," which cannot be spoken of too highly. The Standard targets, of Cleveland, were also used, and they are fine targets to shoot at, as they break up very fine. I think 489 out of 500 very good. Three traps, National rules, were the conditions. Following is the score: