Virginia Shore Birds

KELLER, Va., May 18. -- Atlantic coast birds continue very plentiful, and are affording the best of sport to good marksmen. If the gun is not held right, there is no great sport in shooting anyhow.

Dr J. C French left for his home to-day, and reported never to have found better sport, especially on curlew. When about to leave he drew from his pocket two shells, remarking: "This is all I have left out of $20 worth. Don't you think it time I had gone? The Doctor is a fine shot, and for the present it may be said that his love of the gun has been amply gratified.

Arrivals for the week have been in part: Messrs. Edward Thompson and Edward Pigeon, with Mrs. Pigeon, of Long Island, members of the Revels Island Club, and Messrs. H. M. Spratley and G. W. Jacobas, members of the Accomac club. Hon. W. K. Shiras returned to-day, reporting having a very pleasant trip and finding fairly good shooting. It may be said of the members of the Revels Island and Accomac clubs, that their purpose in coming to our shore, for recreation and amusement is not a selfish one; but, on the contrary, it sees that they rather on every occasion strive to become useful by their liberality to our less fortunate citizens. It is said that the two clubs collectively represent millions upon millions of wealth. Such people are a blessing to any community they may enter.

Mr. N. J. W. LeCato, with a party of gentlemen, is expected to-morrow. They will be the guests of L. T. LeCato, Esq., residing in Upshire's Neck, a section rich in the best of sport.

Hon. W. Finley Browne, with party of friends, is expected during the week. Mr. Browne well understands the demands of a first-class outing, and not only does he enjoy the fun himself, but delights in making all things agreeable for others. We have understood that Mr. B. has in contemplation the purchase of a sea coast site for a club building, which, if consummated, will have erected a palatial edifice.

Birds will be plenty until June 10; in fact, fairly good shooting may be had during all summer, while fish are very plentiful.

T. G. ELLIOTT.