FOREST AND STRExAM 
127 
ABBEY & SP0BRIE, 
bl'COBSflOJlBTO 
ANDREW CLERK «fc CO. 
48 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 
IMPORTERS. MANUFACTURERS and dealers in 
Fishine Tackle, 
On hand the larges i. ana nest- assortment ever ex¬ 
hibited in the United States, They particularly call 
attention to their 
TROUT, SALMON AND BASS RODS. 
Every variety of Salmon ana Trout Flies, and Hooke 
.n Gut. Cutty Hunk and Pascjue Islands Bass Lines, 
waterproof Braided SilkLines, every size and quality of 
SILK, LINEN AND COTTON LINES, 
And every Variety and Style of 
FISH HOOKS. 
Parties fitted oat witti appropriate Tackle for the 
Bocky Mountains and Pacific Coast, Canada, Maine, 
the Adirondacks, &c., &c. 
Split Bambuo,.Trout and Salmon Rods and Reel, 
a Specialty. 
AgentB for the St. Lawrence Fishing Co. Sole Im¬ 
porters of Warrin's Celebrated Drilled 
4-29 Kved Needles 
Fishing Tackle, 
Rods, Reels, Lines, Artificial Flies, Nets, 
Rails, Fish Hooks. Ac. 
Split Bamboo Fly Hods and Heels 
OF THE FINEST WORKMANSHIP. 
Tackle anil able for Maine, Adirondack. Canadian, 
and other fishing. 
ARTIFICIAL FLIES DRESSED TO ORDER. 
It KERCH AMI MIZZLE LOADING 60X8, 
And Sportsmen?' goods of nil kinds. 
Matin fact tired and Imported by 
8ART0N, ALEXANDER & WALLER, 
lOl & 108 DUANE ST., (near 
Broadway) N ew York. 
PATENT WATERPROOF 
Fishing Lines and Nets, 
WATERPROOFED UNDER A 
Patented Process. 
The texlnre is thoroughly impregnated With (he 
preparmion, and it will Temain permanently united 
wi'l) the tlbre. 
WIU not wear off, soak out, nofcwash out. 
Increases the strength and adds greatly to the dura¬ 
bility of the fabric. 
Resists the destructive action of the atmosphere 
and dampness. 
Is proof against mildew ami dry rot. 
With water there is no affinity. 
The superior advantages of those goods, and com¬ 
parative small cost, will commend them to all. 
Bradford & Anthony, 
rncb9 tt HOLE AGENTS, BOSTON. 
McBride Flies. 
H AVLNU teen for the past 
twelve years associated with my father, John 
MeBride, in the manufacture of fishing tackle, I feel 
competent to continue the business aui snpply the 
custom with the same qnuilr.y as heretofore. Parties 
supplied with casting lines and artificial flies for 
Pennsylvania trout streams, Adirondacks, the Maine 
Wood*, Lake Superior, Thousand Islands. Canadian, 
and other waters. Anglers not acquainted with Lhe 
nomenclature of these flies, by mentioning the local¬ 
ity where they intend fishing, will have the varieties 
bestsnited to those waters sent to them. Flies copied 
ironi any natural Insect or pattern desired. SARA 
J. MoBRIDE. (Successor to John McBride) Mnmford, 
Monroe county. N. Y. Dec2*ly 
J. B. Crook & Co., 
MANUFACTUItmtS A 
FISHING TACKLE! 
SO Fulton St., IV. Y. 
N. B.—Sole manufacturers in this country of the 
celebrated 
Green Heart Rods, 
for Tront. Baas and Salmon. 
NORRIS 
FLY RODS. 
FOR 
Trout, Halmoii, and. Bass. 
ALSO 
Trout, Salmon, and Bass Flies, Reels,Lines, 
Lenders, Fly-Books, tier. 
THADDKUS NORRIS, 
JDAnlS-Ty 203 West Logaii Square, Philadelphia. 
BRADFORD & ANTHONY, 
S74 Washington St., Boston. 
IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS IN 
Fishing Tackle, 
Pisiiiug Rods, 
Fish Hooks, 
AND 
ANGLING IMPLEMENTS, 
.f!ngS6-ly 
THOMSON & SON, 
Manufacturers of 
Canvas Shooting Suits, 
OP DEAD GRASS COLOR, WARRANTED 
WATERPROOF, STRONGLY SEWED. 
AND EVERY POCKET RIVETED. 
Sole Leather, Enameled Cloth, 
WATERPROOF CANVAS atld BRIDLE LEATHER 
Omi Oases. 
HEAVY BAG LEATHER AND WATERPROOF 
CANVAS 
Gun Covers. 
Shot Gnu Ammunition Cases. 
Cartridge Bags & Belts. 
CREEDMOOR AND SPORTING 
Rifle Cases. 
RIFLE COVERS AND AMMUNITION CASES. 
Holsters and Belts. 
BAG LEATHER AND WATERPROOF CANVAS 
LEGGIIVS. 
DOG COLLARS, 
ROD AND REEL GASES, 
BASKET STRAPS, &c. 
Comprising a complete line of Sportsmen's Water¬ 
proof Canvas and Leather Goods. 
THOMSON & SON, 
Office: 338 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 
Factory: JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS, N. J. 
’jnn37 3m 
Waterproof, 
Mildew-proof, 
AND 
Moth-proof 
HUNTING, 
PISHING 
Garmen ts, 
^TREATED BY AN 
IMPROVED 
PROCESS. 
New and simple method of Revolving Cartridge 
Belts, Patented November 9rh, 3875. ~ Improved 
method of securing Shelia in Belts and Vests either 
end up. 
EVERY GARMENT MADE SPECIALLY TO OR¬ 
DER. 
CORDUROY, FUSTIAN, TAN COLORED DpCK, 
AND OTHER FABRICS. 
Illustrated Price List seat on Application. 
GEO. 0. HENNING, 
Philadelphia Fishing Tackle House. 
A. II. SHIPLEY & SON, 
503 and 505 Commerce St., Philadelphia, 
Manufacturers of fine Kent and Glued and Green- 
heart Base and Trout Fly Rod and Tackle for Brook, 
River, and Sea Fishing. 
FINK ROD MOUNTINGS. 
Greenheart wood of all sizes on band for Rod 
Makers. Highest Pxeraium awarded by the Franklin 
Institute, 18T'4. mcb9 6rn 
Split Bamboo Fly-Rods. 
I have on hand several fine trout rods at $35 each, 
and am ready to fill orders to a limited number. Ad¬ 
dress CHAS. T. MURPHY, 
mchl6 3m 40 Halsey St.. Newark, N, J. 
J. IT. BATTY, 
Taxidermist, 
NEW UTREOHT, NEW YORK, 
Dealer in ob¬ 
jects of Natural 
History, Dining- 
Room Taxider¬ 
my, Game Bit (Is 
on shields and 
stands, Bucks’ 
Heads,. Antlers, 
Carved Heads, 
[Tax! de rmista’ 
supplier Skins 
, -iilcl eggs for col¬ 
lections, Aquaria 
and stock, In¬ 
sects, Chrysa¬ 
lides, Coral, 
Shells, Ac. 
Agents: 
M err el Ryder, 
55 Jackson St.. 
St, Paul, Minn., 
ttndiEatou &10o.,lT Ann, Now York. 
IT Ann St., N. Y. 
HOLABIRD'S CELEBRATED SUITS. 
Waterproof and Mildew nt-oor, complete.$20.00 
" “ Wading. I tickets ...... 6.00 
DUNCKLEE’S CAME STOVES* Price$ir>. 
Those desiring something light and durable for 
camping purposes will find this stove exactly right; 
weighs only 35 pounds; will cook for ten persons. 
The ware consists of Kettle, Tea Kettie, Coffee Pot, 
Fry-pan, round Tin Pan, two square Pans, Dipper, 
Gridiron, Tent Collar, and eight feet Funnel Stove 
Eine, with oven tliat 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 $5. 
When folded is about the size of an ordinary shawl 
strapped. A light, durable, compact, and comfort¬ 
able couch. Sent by express C. O. D.. $5, including 
side and supporting sticks at the head. Just the thing 
for the camp or lawn. 
CAMP TENTS, 
for four persons, 7. 6. square, weighs 15 lbs.; Can 
be packed in knapsack. Price $10. Teu feet square 
for six persons, $15, 
American Dog Biscuits, 
Made of nutritive bone, and muscle making material, 
and. ia the only portable food for dogs made in this 
country. Put up in packages of 10,25, and 100 pouuds, 
and warranted not to spoil In any climate. Price, 
10 c. per pound. 
Jack Lamp, 
for nteht shooting and fishing, running rapids, light¬ 
ing camp, etc.; the best light ever invented. $6 25. 
THOMSON’S FISHING AND HUNTING SUITS, 
best quality of water-proof duck, light tan color, 
especially adapted for conceulment in blinds or sedge 
grass, or for approaching game in the woods. Light, 
durable and very cheap. English style; extra 
pocket m back for cartridges. Entire suit, $15. 
BOND’S METALLIC BOATS. 
Hart's Metallic Shells. 
The best shell aver offered to sportsmen. All sizes 
on hand and made to order* 
“The Ampersand.” 
COLVIN’S CANVAS BOAT. 
The moat complete portable bout constructed. The 
largest- size weighs but 12 pounds. Can be packed in 
snoce of leas than half cubic foot. Prices within 
reach of all. 
No. 1, 8 feet, weight 8 pounds.$25 00 
No. 2,10 Teet, weight 10 pounds. 32.00 
No. 3, 12 feet, weight 12 ponn ds. . . -10.00 
BCp9 
The Goss Revolving Cartridge Holder. 
The be*<t thing of the kind ever invented. Carries 
paper or moial cartridges either end up with perfect 
security. Weighs but 1$ pounds, and only inches 
wide. Price, C. O. D., $(i 50. 
Special attention paid to selection or guns for gen¬ 
tlemen at a distance by an expert and an old Bporta 
Bogardus’ New Book, “Trip lo England.” 
With how guns are made and hints to sportsmen. 
Price 50 cents. 
Sole agent in New York city for J. H. Batty, T7. S. 
Taxidermist. N. A. birds and eggs for collectors, 
Buck’s heads, and game birds a specialty. Orders 
filled with dispatch. 
We furnish every article necessary for the outfit of 
sportmen in the camp or field. Goods sent every¬ 
where by express. Remit only by draft, Post Office 
order, or registered letter to 
EATON & CO., 
P. O. Box 5,109, Sportsmen’s Emporium, 
No. 17 Ann street, New York City. 
Muzzle Loaders 
CONY ERTED INTO BREECH LOADERS, 
OUR PATENT 
Electric Rebounding Lock 
ADJUSTED TO ANY GUN. 
FROM $4 PER LOCK. 
EXTRA BARRELS FITTED AND CHOKE BORED 
IP DESIRED. STUB DAMASCUS 
FROM $30 AND UPWARDS. 
Mortimer & Kirkwood, 
24 KT.M RfTftftL Rrwfon Vw 
HAYDEN’S 
Revolving Cartridge Bell 
FOR BREECH LOADERS. 
Solfl by all dealers. Send for circular. 
HAYDEN BELT WORKS, Columbus, Ohio 
aepflljim _ 
The Goss Revolving CartridgeHolder 
^TARRIES PAPER OR METALLIC 
SHELLS, either end tip, revolves on centre 
slides, weighs but II pounds, and is only 1, inches 
wide. Holders Hare at top so us to qnickly receive 
the shells, and, being elastic, securely clasp the same, 
For esse of action atld rapid shooting it excels any¬ 
thing of the kind invented. 
PRICE, C. O. D., $6.50. 
In ordering, give the size of shells and a loose meas¬ 
ure men t outside of veBt. 
jy230y N. 8. GOSS, Neosho Falls,Kan, 
By CHARLES IL4LL0CK, 
AUTHOR OF THE FISHING TOURIST. 
This is a most seasonable book for Sportsmen,|Tonr- 
Ists, Invalids, and Settlers, and has been long needed 
by Winter tourists to Florida and pesons seeking set¬ 
tlement there. It. gives a full classification of the game 
and fish of the Southern Peninsula, routes of interior 
and coastwise travel, the agricultural resources Of the 
country, and sites for settlement, hints for camping 
out, resorts for game, hotels, and such other informa¬ 
tion as will be of great benefit to visitors seekutg 
Florida for health, pleasure, exploration, or perma¬ 
nent settlement. - 
348 pp., I2nto. Price, $1 90. 
CONTENTS: 
Introductory Chapter. 
Birds-eye Glance at Florida. 
Outfit for Sportsmen. 
Hints for Southern Hunting. 
Coastwise Router of Travel. 
Game Animals ami BirdB 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 Caprou. 
Fishing at St, Augnstine. 
Black Bass Fishing on Spruce Creek. 
Hunting the Panther. 
The Environs of Tallahassee. 
Private Dongherty and tho Bass. 
Pet Birds of St. Augnstine. 
Steam Yachting on the St. John, 
Among the Serninoles. 
In the Cypress Swamps. 
Cruising"Along Shore. 
Bhooting at Salt Lake. 
The Okeechobee Expedition. 
Southwest Florida. 
No. 1—Fernandtna to Cedar Keys. 
No. 2—Manatee Sarazota and UanpiiHlla, 
No. 3 —Among the Keys. 
No. 4—Meteorology. 
No. 5—Pnnta Ra-.-a and Caloosahatchle. 
No. 6—Up the Calonsahatcbie River. 
No. 7—Visit to Okeechobee. 
No. 8—Indian Monuds and Canals. 
No. 9—Tampa. 
No. 10—Subterranean Streams. 
No. 11—A Sportsman's Paradise. 
No. 12—Suggestions to Tourists. 
Published by Forest and Stream Pub¬ 
lishing’ Co., 
No. 17 CHATHAM STREET, NEW YORK, 
And for sale by all booksellers. Sent by mail* post¬ 
age prefund, on receipt of price at office of publica- 
THE AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY, AGENTS. 
Extra cloth gilt fionfc nnri back, beveled boards, 442 
pp., large 8vo., with numerous excellent maps, 
plates, and diagrams. 
Curley’s Nebraska, 
J By the 
tSpecial Commissioner of the London Meld. 
“A most excellent work.”—W. Y. Tndepmdehl. 
“Kxecnt.pcl with evident painstaking sagacity and 
ability ."—PhUadklphla Press. 
“Vve have nothing to express but satisfaction with 
the book .”—London Spectator. 
“Comprehensive and exhaustive.”— Pall Mall Ga¬ 
zette. 
“Consult ‘Nebraska.’ "—London Nonconformist . 
“We can hardly conceive any information It does 
not contain .”—Land and Water. 
“Conscientious, painstaking, and impartial.”— Lon¬ 
don Field. 
The review* are unanimously favorable, and they 
wonld fill a volume larger Ilian “Curley’s Nebraska.” 
AMERICAN NEWS CO , Niinsau St- 
mck9 3m ORANGE JUDD CO., Broadway, N. Y. 
DOGS, and SHOOTING. 
THE AMERICAN KENNEL 
AND SPOUTING FIELD. 
By Ahnold Burqeh, late editor American Sportsman. 
Giving foil practical instructions for Breeding, 
Breaking, and Kennel Management; and Sind List dr 
Pedigrees of 300 Imported and Native Dogs in Lhe IT, $ 
Square 8vo. Illustrated, Clo.,$4. Half Calf, $7.50, 
FIELD, COVER, AND TRAP SHOOTING. By 
Capt. A. II. liooAirotLs, “Champion Wing-ShoP’ of 
America. Illustrated. Price $2. 
AMERICAN WILD-FOAL SHOOTING. By 
Joseph W. Long, Idustvuttd with models anil 
plans for Boats, Decoys, Blinds, Camping lTLtusUa, 
etc., and spiriLed Sporting Scenes. Price $2. 
***To he had througfl aDy Boookaellcr, or will he 
mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price, by J. B. FORD, 
& CO., N. Y. mchlO 12t 
The experience of five yt are 
|has proved time this Compact 
[anel Reliable Work of General 
j Information is better adapled 
[to the wants of all classes of 
the community than any other 
work of the lund ever pub¬ 
lished. It has been proven by 
IMMENSE SALES, 
BT TUTS 
Numerous Commendatory Notices Re¬ 
ceived, 
And by its uniform 
SUCCESS WITH AGENTS. 
The edition of J8T6 has been 
THOROUGHLY REVISED TO DATE. 
It containa 150,000 articles, 3,000 wood engravings, 
tnd eighteen handsomely engraved and colored maps. 
The work is issued m pans, mid a specimen copy, 
with map, will be sent to any address, free of post- 
ige, for twenty cents. 
BAKER, DAVIS & CD., Publishers, 
(Successors to T. EUwood Zell,) 
Non. 17 and ID South Sixth Street, 
PHILADKnPmA, PA. 
ian!3-12t 
