FOREST AND STREAM 
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GRAND 
THE ROD AND GUN CLUB, 
Of 
SPRINGFIELD, MAiS., 
Will hold their Second Anneal Bench Show 
April £20 mid 87, 1 870. 
AT CITY HALL, SPRINGE LB LT), MASS, 
In addition to the rogular Club Ft izfis. a largo tmtiP 
ber of valuable 
SPECIAL PRIZES 
Will be offered. 
Premium Lists and Entry Blanks may be bad by 
addressing ROBERT O. MORRIS, 
mchR9L _ Secretary, 
E NGI/fefi? ,8X011 sBXfBK \ FROM 
Thoe. Stutter’s Kcilnr-1. Imported Field Trial 
Seller Dog BELTON will be allowed to serve bitches 
at S40 each. For pedigree and performance, address 
HENRY 0. KNOX, 
mchit 3m _ Evon, Penn, 
T HE NEW YORK KENNEL club 
offer for sale a live months Red Setter; very 
promising and handsome:; by Dr. Strachan’s Rake- 
half Lavcrack—out of Roby, imported bv Dr. Gau¬ 
tier. Price 845. Apply to WM. STAPLETON. 49 
E. 23d street, N. Y , or this ontce.mcli9 tf 
L emon and white, irish red, 
and Black and Tan (Gordon) Pnppies; also, 
thoroughly broken Hunting Dogs for sale 
L. R. MORHIS, Campbell'. Station, 
moh9 Bt Guernsey Co„ Onio. 
THOR SALE—SETTER PEPS—THREE 
Jj Doga and five Gyps; liver and white, and black 
and white; $10 for Dogs, arid $5 for Gyps. Address 
W. A. GALLOWAY, 
mcilll 2t New Dorp, Staten Island. 
F or saLe-the famous setter 
doe BUFF, winner of the first two ptiv.es at 
Watertown, N. Y.. iu 1875. consisting of the cham¬ 
pion $100 Gold Medal, and a $40 Gold Wlifstlc. A. 
perfect (log, ana warranted in every respect. Sold 
for want of use aolfly. Medals go with dog. Inquire 
of editor Forest and Stream, or the owner, L. BAR¬ 
BER,g vraense, M, Y. _ It 
S TUD ENGLISH SETTERS, PROM 
Llewel'ih’s Kennel. Imported Field Trial,Set¬ 
ters LEICESTER and PAULS. There celebrated 
prize winners will be allowed to serve, bitches, either 
native or blue blood, at S5(J each, gold For pedigree, 
etc., address L. H. SMITH, 
Strut,hrOy, Ontario, Canada. 
N. B.—Bitches not proving in whelp will tie served 
again fre e of charge. _ febSI 3in 
1710 K SALE—A GOOD, STAUNOH, 
I' thorough tired, well-broken Setter of the G11- 
dersleeve siraiD; perfect retriever, and tine nose; 
color orange and white; price $100. Address II, H., 
at this oilie.e. feb24 If 
SPRATT’S 
Patent IVfeat Fibrine Dog Oakes. 
They contain ijiuW mul that anti-scorbutic fruit the 
date r!ip only .--uur-titute for fresh vogetubh-a), ami 
The axcInrtivoiiHC of which in the manufacture of 
dog food is secured to us by patent; they will keep 
ilogs in perfect coudlLjon without other food, and 
obviate worms. Every cake is stumped ‘-Spi-alfs 
Patent.” Be sure to observe this. For sale by F. O. 
de LTJ570, 18 South William street, New Yorg, in 
cases of 1 cwt. _ febl7 4t 
P CJR HI BRED SETTER DOGS AJND 
bitches broken and unbroken, and setter and 
pointer whelps for sale. LOW for cash. Address 
AMATEUR, Delaware Oity^DeL _ Decgfl tf 
DOGS TRAINED. 
QETTERS AND POINTERS TAUGHT 
O to Retrieve, Point, Ilnnt, Charm*, To-TTcul, Ilie- 
on, To*ho, and controlled by hand and whistle, for $50. 
Extra held practice. $50, Tricks taught. Dogs hoarded 
for $0 per month. FRANKLIN SUMNER, 
Brush Hill Road, Milton, Mass. 
P. O. Address* Blue Hill, Mass. 
Reference: Wm, R. Schaefer, gunmaker, 61 Elm 
Btreet., Boston. _ novi8 Bi n 
H enry Gardner, m. d.,has constant¬ 
ly on hand and for sale, medicines adapted to 
the cure of all diseases. Dealer in sporting dogs of 
every variety. Dogs trained for reasonable compen¬ 
sation. No. Ill South Fifth ave., N. Y. Oct 22 
MANNING’S 
1 Mil, 
For 1876, 
WILL BE 
PUBLISHED IN MAY, 
Regatta Edition.Price, 50 Cents. 
Club Edition, Cloth ami Gilt Edged. ..Price, 8>I 1)0. 
Club Edition, Morocco Cover and Case, Price, $2.00. 
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THOS. MANNING, 3t 
BROADWAY, N. Y. 
INTERNATIONAL YACHT AGENCY, 
Office of 
“MANNING’S YACHTING ANNUAL.” 
A large number of yachts for sale. Particulars fur¬ 
nished on application. 
. janl3 tf ____ 
Zoological Garden. 
FAIRMOUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, 
Open everyday. A large collection of Living Wild 
Beasts, Birds, and Reptiles. Admission, 25 cents: 
children under twelve, 10 cents. land ly 
Maorimen’s (Roods. 
\V Ann St., N. Y. 
HOLA BIRD'S CELEBRATED SLITS. 
Waterproof and Mildew proof, complete.$20.00 
“ “ wading.rackets .... 6.00 
DUNCKLEE’S CAMP STOYES- Pi iee$15, 
• Those desiring something light and durable for 
camping purposes will find Chla stove exactly right; 
weighs only 25 poands; will cook for ten persons. 
The ware consists of Kettle, Tea Kectie, Coffee Pot, 
Fry-pan, round Tin Pan, two square; Pans, Dipper, 
Gridiron, Tent Collar, and eight feet Funnel Stove 
Pipe, with oven that will roast 15 pounds beef, all of 
which nests and packs inside of StoVe, Which only oc¬ 
cupies a space of 12x12x20 inches. 
CAMP LOUNGES. Price $•>. 
When folded is about the size of an ordinary shawl 
strapped. A light, durable, compact, and comfort¬ 
able conch. Sent by express C. O. 1)., $5, including 
side ami supporting sticks at the liuad. Just the thing 
for the camp or lawn. 
CAMP TENTS, 
for four persons, V. 6. square, weighs 15 lbs.; Can 
be packed in knapsack. Price $10. Ten feet square 
for six persons, $15. 
Americnii Dost RisuniiP, 
Made of nalritive bone and muscle making material, 
and Is the only portable food for dogs made In this 
country. Pul, up in packages of 10,25, and. 100 pounds, 
and warranted not to spoil in any climate. Price, 
10c. per pound. 
Jtutlf Lamp, 
for niaht shooting and Hailing, running rapids, light¬ 
ing camp, etc.; the best light ever invonted. $6 25. 
THOMSON'S FISHING AND HUNTING SUITS, 
best quality of water-proof duck, light ian Color, 
especially adapted for concealment in Idmds or sedge 
grass, or for approaching game iu the woods. Light, 
durable nod very clump. English style; extra 
pocket m back for cartridges. Entire suit, $15. 
HEGEMAN’S PORTABLE CANVAS BOATS. 
BOND'S METALLIC BOATS. 
Hurt's Melallie Shells. 
The best shell ever offered to sportsmen. All sizes 
on hand and made to order. 
Moccasins, Oil Tanned, 
for the woods: three different Btyles. $3, $5 50 and$6. 
“The Ampersand.” 
COLVIN’S CANVAS BOAT. 
The most complete portable boat constructed. The 
largest size weighs but 12 pounds. Can be packed in 
8oace of loss than half cubic foot. Prices within 
reach of all. 
No. 1,8 feet, weight 8 pounds.$25 00 
No. 2.10 feet, weight 10 pounds. 32.00 
No. 12 feet, weight 12 ponn da . 40.00 
eepO 
The (Joss Revolving Cartridge Holder. 
The best thing of the kind ever invented. Carries 
paper or metal cartridges cither end up with perfect 
security. Weighs but 1J- pounds, ami only 1± inches 
wide. Price, C. O. D., $6 50. 
Special attention paid to selection of gnns for gen¬ 
tlemen at a distance by an expert and au old sporta 
Bogardus’New Book, “Trip to Euglnnd.” 
With how gone are made and hints to sportsmen. 
Price 50 cents. 
Sole agent in New York city for *J. H. Batty, U. S. 
Taxidermist. N. A. birds and eggs for collectors, 
Bock’s heads, and game birds a specialty. Orders 
filled with dispatch, 
We furnish every article necessary for the outfit of 
eportrneu in the camp or field. Goods sent every¬ 
where by express. Remit only by draff. Post Office 
order, or registered letter to 
EATON & CO., 
P. O. Box 5,109. Sportsmen’s Emporium, 
No. 17 A nn street, N e w York City. 
The experience of five years 
has proved that this Compact 
and Reliable Work of General 
Information is better adapted 
to the wants or all classes of 
(he community than any other 
work of the kind ever pub- 
i Ishetl. It has been proven by 
IMMENSE SALES, 
Numerous Commendatory Noliccs Re¬ 
ceived, 
And by its uniform 
SUCCESS WITH AGENTS. 
The edition of 187H haB been 
THOROUGHLY REVISED TO DATE. t 
It rontains 150,000 articles, 3,000 wood engravings, 
and eighteen handsomely engraved and nolnietl maps. 
The work la Issued in parts, and a specimen copy, 
with.map, will he sent to auy address, free of post¬ 
age, for twenty cents. 
BAKER, DAVIS & CO., Publishers, 
(Successors to T. Ellwqod Zell.) 
1%or. 17 and 19 South Sixth Street, 
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
Jari13 -I2t _ ' ' _ 
New York Mailing Agency. 
with latest improved Newspaper Folding and 
Mailing Machines. 18 Spruce St., 4th door from 
Tribune Buildings. JAMES BEADY, Manager and 
Proprietor, Open day and night. 
By CHARLES HALL0CK, 
AUTHOR OF THE FISHING TOURIST. 
This Is a most seasonable book for Sportsmen ^Tour¬ 
ists, Invalids, and Settlers, and has been long needed 
by Winter tourists to Florida and pesons seeking «ot- 
Jlement there. Itgivesa fall classification of the game 
and fish of the Southern Peninsula, routes of interior 
and coaBtwise travel, the. agricultural resources of the 
country, and sites for settlement, kintB for camping 
out, resorts for game, hotels, and such other Informa¬ 
tion as will be of great benefit to visitors seeking 
Florida for health, pleasure, exploration, or perma¬ 
nent setUem^nr. 
348 pp., 12mo. Price, ®1 50, 
CONTENTS : 
Introductory Chapter. 
Birds-eye Glance at Florida. 
Outfit for Sportsmen. 
Hints for Southern Hunting, 
Coastwise Route? of Travel, 
Game Anitnala aud Birds of Florida. 
Game Fish of Florida, 
Three Months in Florida for One Hundred Dollars. 
Supplementary Hints for Cheap Recreation. 
Up the St. John River. 
Indian River. 
Florida the Promised Land. 
Fort C'apron. 
Fishing at St. Augustine. 
Black Lass Fishing on Spruce Creek. 
Hunting the Panther, 
The Environs of Tallahassee. 
Private Dougherty and tho Bass. 
Pet Birds of St. Auguatiue. 
Steam Yaehfto^on the St. John. 
Among the mmoles, 
Jn the Cypress Swamps. 
Cruising Along Shoie. 
Shooting nr. Salt Lake. 
The Okeechobee Exped tlon. 
Southwest Floriha. 
No. 1-Ferrtandiiiu to Cedar Keys. 
No. 2—Manatee Sarazoia aud GaHparilla. 
No. 8—Among the Keys. 
No. 4—Meteorology. 
No. 5—Puuta Russu and Caloosahatchie, 
No. ti—LTp thu CalooKahHtehle River. 
No, 7—Visit to Okeechobee. 
No. 8—Indian Mounds ufid Canals. 
No. 9—Tampa. 
No. 10 -Subterranean Streams. 
No. 11—A Sportsman’s Paradise. 
No. 12—Bnggcalions to Tourists. 
Published by Forest and Stream Pub¬ 
lishing Co« 5 
No. 17 CHATHAM STREET, NEW YORK, 
And for sale by all booksellers. Sent by mail, post¬ 
age prepaid, on receipt of price at odice of publica¬ 
tion". 
THE AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY, AGENTS. 
I 1 'or Florida. 
P hiladelphia, and southern 
Mail Steamship Company’s line to Savannah, 
Ga., sailing every Saturday, from Pier 22, below Pine 
street, Delaware'River, at 12 o’clock noon, making 
close connections through to. all points South. The 
line is composed of the steamships JUNI ATA and W Y- 
OM1NG. The Wyoming Lines not entry jut.ssen.gers. 
The Juniata is a favorite ship with the traveling pub¬ 
lic, having passenger accommodations of the most 
superb character. She has recently been refitted aud 
elegantly furnished with everything requisite to the 
comfort and convenience of passengers. 
Families enroute for FLORIDA, Georsia, Alabama, 
and even as far as New Orleans, Will find tho Savan¬ 
nah route the. most desirable for comfort, as well as 
the most economical. Through trains of the Central 
Railroad of Georgia, and Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, 
Florida, leave Savannah every morning and evening. 
The Florida steamers leave Savannah three days in the 
week for all points on the coast. 
For through passenger tickets and hills of lading to 
all points in Florida, Georgia. Alabama and Tennes¬ 
see, apply to WM. L. JAMES, General Agent, 410 
South Delaware avenue, Philadelphia. 
Waterproof, 
Rflililew-proof, 
AND 
Moth-proof 
HUNTING, 
AND 
FISHING 
Gfir’iiren ts, 
TREATED BY AN 
IMPROVED 
PROCESS. 
New and simple method of Revolving Cartridge 
Bells, Patented November fll.h, J875. Improved 
method of securing Shells in Belts and Vests either 
end up. 
EVERY GARMENT MADE SPECIALLY TO OR¬ 
DER. 
CORDUROY, FUSTIAN, TAN COLORED DUCK, 
AND OTHER FABRICS. 
Illustrated Price List sent on Application. 
GEO. C. HENNING, 
410 Seventh Street, 
Apr 29 ly WASHINGTON CITY . 
(Hull I tifeK'A Shares in Wall street 
ipl vlF often leads to fortune. 
Send for a copy of the Wall Street Review and 
Pamphlet, showing the various methods of opera¬ 
ting. J.11ICKLING CO., Bankers and Brokers, 
72 Broadway; y. Y.Dee 28 
S KETCHING from Nature in Pencil and Water 
Colors, and Drawing and Painting in Colored 
Crayons; a practical instruclor: illustrated, only 50c, 
Of booksellers or by mall, JESBE HANEY & CO,, 
119 Nassau arteet, N. Y. Dec3ff tf 
JJlisrcIliiticouS, 
We offer to toilers and spot-tumuli a most complete 
assortment!)! 
Fishing Tackle, 
Rods,Reels. Lines, Artificial Flies, Nets, 
Baits, Fish Hooks. Ac. 
Split Bamboo Fiy Rods and Reels 
Off TUB FINEST WORKMANSHIP. 
Tackle writable for Maine, Adirondack, Canadian, 
and oilier llslrimp 
AWnnClAL FLIES DRESSED TO ORDER. 
IlltiCl'.CH AA1I MUZZLE LOADING GUNS, 
And Sportsmens’ stoods of all kinds. 
Mtiiitiraniured and Imported by 
BARTON, ALEXANDER & WALLER, 
tOl & 103 DUANE ST., (near 
Broadway) New York. 
ABBEY & IMBRIE, 
STTCOMSSORH TO 
ANDRLW CLHHK Ao CO. 
48 Maiden Lane, N. Y, 
tMPOltTBIW, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN 
Fishine Tackle, 
On hand tho largest and best assortment over ex¬ 
hibited Li Mm United States. They particularly call 
attention to their 
TROUT, SALMON A AD BASS RODS. 
Every variety of Salmon and Trout Flies, and Hooka 
on Gut. Cutty JJnnk and Pasaue Islands Busb Lilies, 
waterproof Braided Silk Lines, eve^y size and quality of 
SILK, LINEN AND COTTON LINES, 
And every Variety and Style of 
FISH HOOKS. 
Parties fitted out with appropriate Tackle for tho 
Rocky Mountains and Pacific Coast, Canada, Maine, 
the Adirondacks, &c., &c. 
Split U/inihuo, Trout and Salmon Hods and Reels 
n Specialty. 
Agents for the St. Lawrence Fishing Co. Sole Im¬ 
porters of Warrm'fl Celebrated Drilled 
4-29 Eved Needles 
BRADFORD & ANTHONY, 
374 Washington St,, Boston. 
IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS IN 
Fishins’ Tactile, 
Fisliing Kods, 
Fish Hook«i 
AND 
ANGLING IMPLEMENTS. 
NORRIS 
FLY RODS. 
FOR 
Trout, Halm on, and Bhjsn. 
ALSO 
Trout, Salmon, nnd Haws File*, (teela, S IJiith, 
Leader*, Fiy-Books, dec. 
THADDEUS NORRIS, 
JnnIS-ly 203 West Logan Square, Philadelphia. 
J. B. Crook& Co., 
MANUfACTUREIia AND IMPORTERS OP 
FISHING TACKLE! 
SO rulton St., IN. Y. 
N B.--So!e manufacturers in this country of the 
celebrated 
Green Heart Rods, 
tor Tronl Uhrh and Salmon. 
McBride Flies. 
H aving been for the past 
twelve years associated with my Tather, John 
MeBride, In the manufacture of fishing tackle, I feel 
competent to continue the business and supply tho 
custom with the same quailty as heretofore. Parties 
supplied with casting lines and artificial files for 
Pennsylvania trout streams, Adirondacks, the Maine 
Woods, Luke Superior, Thousand Islands, Canadian, 
and other waters. Anglers not acquainted with tho 
nomenclature of these Hies, by - mentioning the local¬ 
ity where they intend fishing, will have tho varieties 
best.suited to those wuterH sent, to them. Flies copied 
f rom any natural insect or pattern desired. SARA 
J McBRIDE, (Successor to John McBride) Mumford, 
Monroe r.onntv. N. Y. I)ec.2-ly 
~ UAYDlOiA’S- 
Revolving Cartridge Belt 
FOR RREECII LOADERS. 
Sold by nil dualorfi. Send for circular. 
HAYDEN BELT WORKS, Columbus, Ohio 
Sep^O-fim _ 
ATiRENTER'S MANUAL.—A Practi- 
cal guide to use of all tools and all operations 
of thetruiTe; aleo. drawing for carpenters, forme of 
contracts, specifications, plans, Ac., with plain in 
struciioiiB for beginners, mm full glossary of terms 
u*ed in trodu. Illustrated, 50 cts. painter’s Manual, 
50. Taxidermist, 50. Of booksellers or by mail. 
fob24 3t J ESSE HANEY, 119 Nassau street, N.Y 
