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the same day. It was a failure, but I caunot see that for 
the failure the management is responsible, There was a 
strong southwest wind blowing all the afternoon, and the 
water was in no condition for shell rowing from the time, 
announced for the regatta to commence, First on the pro¬ 
gramme was the single send contest—a race promising 
much interest, hut instead of seven starters, as 1 predicted 
last week, there were but five, all of whom were in posi¬ 
tion when the Umpire’s boat came to the stm t. It was at 
once seen that it was impossible to row, the boats being 
already half filled with water, so the gig race was ordered. 
Only <4ualter City and Crescents came to stake-boats, the 
Malta withdrawing. The Quakers’ crew was as follows:— 
Stinson, stroke; Fleasoulon; Ferguson; Wise, bow; May- 
bin, coxswain. Crescent’s—Hinchmau, stroke; Baruhursl; 
Terry; Kidgway, bow; Steel, coxswain. The Quakers 
seemed to have the advantage of the start, and held a 
slight lead until off Wm. Tell Kock, the boats met a canal 
barge. Maybin wisely decided to go under the rope, and 
kept, elase to the canal boat, but by bad steering lie lost a 
couple of lengths. The Crescents, now with the race in 
hand, struck right across the river to fiud smooth water, 
and under any ordinary circumstances would have lost the 
race. Tito wind changing did flatten the water on the 
eastern side, (perhaps Steel is a friend of old Prob’s), but 
still more in their favor was the perfectly reckless manner 
in which tlie coxswain of the Quakers’ boat put his rud¬ 
der first hard to port and then hard to starboard. No 
crew could stand pulling against a rudder all the lime, and 
wheu the crews came past the island the Crescents were 
well ahead, winning by a couple of clear lengths. 
There were no entries for either the double-scull or barge 
race except from the Crescent Club, so the two boalB 
were started together for walli-ovovs, (or is it walks-over), 
for their respective classes. After a long wait for the 
Quaker City, to whom some cousiderutiou was due after 
tueir gig race, but which was trying to the two crews lying 
at the slakes, the four-oared shell race was started. The 
Pennsylvania crewMassey, stroke; Conrad; Benuert; 
Kappes, bow. Colors—blue. East. Uudine:—Baker, 
stroke; Dc Haven; Alleston; Roberts, bow. Colors—white. 
Centre. Quaker CityMelleath, stroke; Pleasonlon; 
Goomley; Stinson, bow. Colors—red. West. 
The U udine led by half a length. Almost, at once the 
Pennsylvanias dropped astern, aud after a dozen strokes 
commenced paddling home, apparently completely out of 
temper. The high wind made steering very difficult, the 
Quakers’ boat going wildly over the whole neighborhood. 
Koberts seemed to feel the same difficulty, but never for a 
moment losing bis head, he brought the boat back at once, 
aud began takffig a look at the tail boats when half over 
the course. At the head of the island the race was not yet 
beyond doubt, but the ease with which Do Haven shot his 
crew ahead on the home Btretch proved the leaders had 
“Jots in ’em.” 
For the first time in a long period the Undines carry the 
first class champion flag. '1 he victory will stimulate the 
club to further exertion, and on the other band Lhe Quak¬ 
ers’ defeat will teach thorn that even a little of their old 
care aud discipline cannot be abandoned without loss. 
The Regatta Committee were Schmitt, of the Pennsyl¬ 
vania, Chairmau Haines, of the Malta, aud O’Neill, Of the 
College. Vice-Commodore Hockley acted as umpire iu 
the gig races, and Alex. Krumlhoau for the shells. 
The Vesper Club have challenged the Quaker City, 
Pennsylvania, Crescent, Maltas, aud Undine clubs to a 
four-oared shell race. The Vesper rhouid come into the 
Navy, and would then have a chance at some of these 
clubs. 
'The swimming contest bids fair to be a success on the 
36th. Scut,ns. 
—The citizens of Peoria, 111., will celebrate the Fourth 
of July by a grand regatta on Peoria Lake. Four hundred 
and fifty dollars will be given in prizes for four races. 
The regatta will be under the auspices of the Peoria Boat 
Club. 
THE “QUI VIVE” CANOE. 
East Orange, Jnnc iOtti, 1876. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
Iu your issue of the 8th. lust, you publish a letttec from Yarmouth, 
Nova Scotia, describing a canvas canoe. You treat the subject as though 
it was something entirety new. Now I have built no less than four 
cauvass canoes, but the two built this spring are an improvement on any 
1 have ever seen. They are olegatit in shape, light and stiff, aud do not. 
leak a drop. The frame is made of ash. The main stringers are nine 
in number, and utl outside of tbc ribs, so that everything that touches 
the slrin runs foro and aft. This, mid the stylo of building, also putting 
the canvas on without a Seam below the gunwales, I claim to be the in¬ 
ventor of. The six other stringers are then added, at proper distances, 
and firmly secured. The canoe is then turned over, and solid braces put 
inclose to bow and stern. Fifteen cross ribs are then put in at proper 
distances ana riveted with two copper tacks at each intersection with 
the stringers. While doing this the lines must be trued, as these ribs 
determine the shape of the canoe. The mast step is then put in, and 
fastened to the keelson and two ribs, also a piece of three-quarter inch 
pine board, from gunwale to gunwale, with a mast hole in it. Next the 
peaked carlines, or deck-supports are pu t in. The Tormis then removed, 
after which the well frame and combings are placed in position, and 
firmly screwed to the gunwales. The deck has a slope of two inches 
from well to bow and stern. When all the wood work is complete I 
eive it a coat of paint, after which tbc skin, No. 10 cotton ancle, is put 
on without a scam. Next I paint bow and stern, also along the keelson. 
While the paint is yet fresh I put on false bows of sheet iron and an 
inch pine keel, which latter is bolted through the skm to the keelson 
Next.the deck is pat on, of lighter canvas, and then a coat of boded 
linseed oil is given. Over the oil I pamt, and finally varnish. 1 have 
repeatedly hauled the “Qui Vive” up the side of a dock or barge, and 
have sailed her over very rough water, yet she, is as SW aud fight as 
ever. Any one with a correct eye, and a little skill with, tools, can. build 
a “6ui Vive” canoe. The dimensions are, length, 14ft,, beam, ^biny , 
depth amidships, from ridge of deck to bottom of one-iuch kee!,ltt. 
The fittings are paddle, mast, two sails, apron, sealback, stretcher, flag, 
and flagstaff. I will contract to furnish a lew canoes of tins style next 
spring for $50 each, complete. The -Qui Vive” and “Delaware may 
be seen at Bower’s boat bouse, or the Thighs’ on the Passaic, tip to the 
gGlhinst., when they start for the Centennial. I. F. West. 
Polo.—O n Saturday last the second game of polo for the 
champion cup was played on the new grounds at Jerome 
Park, the sides being as follows:— 
Blue and White.—J. G. Bennett, Ang. Jay, Wm. Jay, 
Dyson Moore, G. G. Franelyn, „ „ , , _ 
lied and Blue.—Viscount Maudeville, S. S. Howland, F . 
Griswold, W. Douglass, Winlhrop Thorne. 
Ten games in all were played, resulting m a score of 
eight for Lord Mandeville’ssiUe, and only one for Mr. Ben¬ 
nett's, one game being declared void on account of a foul. 
The playing on the part of all engaged was remarkably 
flue, Messrs'. Bennett, Douglass aud Jay particularly dis¬ 
tinguishing themselves, 
No Notice fallen of Anonvinoim IJoniniunleollonu, 
E.S. 13., Rochester.—Where can T find, good trout fishing mi the 
Lehigh A r ulley road! Aim. Near Whitehaven Iti Lucerne Co., Fa. Good 
hotel at depot. 
G. L., Machais, He.—How does the Lefever gnu compare with other 
guns same price! Aus. No butter guns manufactured iu Uie UuUud 
Status Ilian lliu Lofovur. 
V. A V. B.. Uuclpb, Canada.—At what ago do speckled front begin 
to propagate their species, and wliat is their average size at that age! 
Ana Two year old trout, say 6 inches tn length. 
G. B., New York.- Will you be so kind as to inform me what kind of 
flailing (thia mouth) In the Thames River, Udnn,, also what kind of bait 
to use! Aus. Excellent striped bans fishing at Nnuitic now. 
Borrowers.— The persons who borrowed from the library of Forest 
and Stream office Prime's >T Go-a-Fishing” audRuxtou’s.“Liru in tbe 
Far West" will do themselves and ua justice by returning them at once. 
G. P.j Ayer.—W hero is tbe best p ace hi Maine for netting pigeons in 
the mouths of August and September. Aha. Figeoha are uncertain in 
their roosting places and Skin impossible to predict where they will be. 
O. KRichmond.—Where can I find a work on trapping and handliug 
pigeons for matches? Ans. No work especially on handling and trap¬ 
ping, The Trap Shooter’s Referee is the nearest approach; we can 
send it. 
Dr. C. M. W,, Louisville.—'Where aud at what- price cun I get Daw¬ 
son’s bonk on fish and fishiug? Aus. Sbeldou & Co., New York, or 
Weed, Parsons & Co., Albany. Price $1.50- We can forward you a 
copy post paid. 
G. W. 1'., BoBton. -Will you please inform mo where (he best fishing, 
lake or brook IrmH, is found, and whete i can get a set of trout hooks, 
flies, and rod tlie cheapest? Ans. The Rangoly Lakes iu Maine. Messrs. 
Bradford & AnLhoily of your city will fit you out. 
E. U. I"., Brattloboro, Vt.—Please inform me the names of and where 
can be obtained the best book on iroui, culture! "Domesticated Trout” 
by Livingston Stone, Oagoofi & Co., Boston; “Fish Culture,” by Seth 
Green, Rochester, N. Y. Dr. Slack's book is very serviceable. Address 
Mrs. .1. 11. Slack Bloomsbarg, N. J. 
11. B. D., Albany, N. Y.—As you are familiar with sporting litera¬ 
ture, will you please inform me if you know of a work entitled “Wild 
Sports in the West of Ireland,” by Maxwell; whore it can be bought, 
price, etc.? Ans. Messrs, Scribner & Co., No. 7-15 Broadway, had it 
Borne lime siucc. We do notkuow the price. 
C. E. C\, F. L., N. Y.—L Can you tell me how to catch black-birds 
for trap shooting? 2. Is there any difference between a cat-fish and a 
bull-head? Ans. 1. Use a pigeon clap net set near u grain stack, wkerc- 
cver tlie birds congregate in large flocks, a. No difference between tbe 
common cat-fish (rimelnclus calDtte) and tbe bull head or honied pout. 
F. A. C., Fall River, Mass.—Will trolliug in a sail boat be loo fast for 
black buss, or should I use a row bout? It is in a lake, and therefore no 
current. Should J use (lies as well as the spoon bull, and what kind? 
Aus. Generally a sail boat rims too Isst. Two miles an hour is the 
lu-st speed. Use either fly or spoon; the latter is the best for general 
work, 
w . P , Waverly, Md.—My setter dog, roar years old, is affected with 
vomiting every two or three days. He is very thin, and his coal; is dull, 
having lost the glossy appearance It used to have. Can the trouble be 
worms? And if so, where can 1 procure the ramons areca nut? Ana. 
Have mailed to yon the proper doses of areca nut with directions for 
its use. 
E. O'UVEB, LiLllo Falls, N. Y.—Can yon give me the address of any 
collectors of eggs with whom I can correspond? Ans. Nuttall Ornitho¬ 
logical Club, care R. Deane, 80 Sparks street, Cambridge, Macs.; Dims. 
E. Aiken, Colorado Springe, Col.; D. II. Eaton, Peotone, 111.; A. B. 
Covert, box 287, Alin Arbor, Mich.; G. E. Maingault, Mas. Nut. Hist., 
Charleston, S. C. 
Extractor, Newton, Mass.—I have iu my possession a finely made, 
double-barrel breech-loudur, 18 bore, and 80 inches in length. A friend 
or mine lias advised me to have my barrets reduced in length by two 
inches, oiaiming that l.lte shooting quahttoa origin. be improved by so do¬ 
ing, also the ease in handling. Aus, We consider 80 inches as the best 
length for general shooting. 
L. S., Union Club.—L’an you give me any information relative to tlm 
Black Mountains of North Curolma, and tbc means of reaching there? 
Ans. To reach Black Mountain go to Johnson City on Virginia and 
East Tennessee Railroad. This region is quite famuus for bears, and 
there arc fleer, ruffed giuuse, wild turkeys, squirrels, and speckled trout, 
although we did not find as much game on our trip last fall as we ex- 
peeled. 
G> Xt. W —I expect to go West about lhe 1st August for Lhe purpose 
of obtaining some prairie chicken shooting, Will you kindly give me 
some information as to localities, and also, if you can, the name and ad¬ 
dress of some reliable party whom I could communicate oil the subject? 
I would prefer to shoot In Illinois? Aus, Address W. it • lloiabird, Val¬ 
paraiso, Indiuna, or call npou him on your way out. If he caunot give 
you some shooting there he will direct yon to a good point. 
Lewis, New York. —I should like to try my hand at. fly casting, if I 
could go to any place within two hours or New York, where there is 
supposed to besotne trout. 1 believe there are streams on Long Island. 
I would be willing to pay for the privilege. Arm. We will guarantee 
you a dozen good trout il you will take ti o’clock train from Unetcr’s 
Point or Busiiwick to Ridgewood, Ti. I.; distance 28 miles, returning in 
4P. M. train. Go to Edward H. Seaman, 20 minutes’ walk from depot. 
Geo. E, S., Hartford.— How can I tell il a Newfoundland pup is full 
bred? He is about Beven months old and two feet one inch high. How 
long dues he keep on growing? He has a liti-lo brown hair behind bis 
ears and a little on his hind legs. Will that ever change to black? Ans 
No oneean tell that a dog is thorooghbred from his appearance. Many 
half-bred dogs have the appearance of full-breds. A dug seldom grows 
m height after he is a year old. The brown hair on year's Will not 
change to black. 
,1. B.,YiokBburgh, Miss.—1. I have a valuable setter dog two years 
old which has a dry hacking cough from which he seems to suffer very 
much when exercised. 2. Which is the best powder to nseinNo. Ill- 
gauge, 30-inch Greener breech-loading shot gun, and how lunch? Aus. 
1. Give youi dog a tea-spoontull of syrap of squills twice a day when 
his eongli is troublesome. 2. Thu powder advertised in oiir columns by 
different makurs is of the best quality. Tbe coarser grained is prefera¬ 
ble audirom 3i to 4 drachms to 1* ox. shot is about right for your gnu. 
H A L.—1 have a book by J. S. Skinner, entitled the “Dog and 
Hirtsman,” are the receipts reliable, ana the work rare? in “tlie chap- 
r on distemperjie says he has found a complete cure, effected by c" 
ousand repealed yeueseetton by a little opening medicine”. What 
mcseclion? Ans. The book you allude to is out of print and very 
re; many of the receipts therein arc good, bnt yon will Hud better in 
ir eolumus. Venesection Is defined as the operation of openrog a vein 
r letting blood. It is another name lor phlebotomy, a iltUs more gen 
el. 
A Reaper, Middleton.-I have a small dog which had the misfortune 
, gel. scalded, taking a lot of his hair off. la ihtre aoy method by 
Inch the hair can be made to grow again? A friend said to burn an 
dshoeandmix the ashes with lard, keep the dog ont of the sun, and 
m, a muzzle on, and be would come out all right. Can you give me s 
altermethod, ana oue. which would be more to the,dog's comfort? Aus 
to have never been able to restore the hair which has been taken off by 
scalding, but hope yon will try the remedy yon mention and give us the 
result, if successful. 
J, TL N,, New York.—At the recent meeting of the Harlem Regalia 
Association, in the gig race a protest was lodged against the gig of (lie 
Now York Athletic! Cleb. Can you tell me why the objection was mado 
and if It was well founded; also give definitions or gig, barge, aud shell? 
Ans. The objection was made on tlie ground of the Athletic gig being 
smooth instead or lap-streaked, aud was entirely unfounded. Out un¬ 
derstanding of the definitions is ns follows: A gig is an open boat 
with out-riggers; a barge is nn open boat rowed on tho gunwale; a Bholl 
is mi out-rigged boat, decked forward and aft with a protected cockpit 
for the rower. 
P. G. R., New York. —Do you know of any material better than parch¬ 
ment oat of which to make the leaves of fly-books? ihavewettho 
leaves of my book so badly that they are mined, and I should like to re¬ 
new them myself, if possible. Ans. We don't know of anything is use, 
bnt. have been tempted to try oil silk inclosing tbiu card-board. Tho 
objection to parchment is that it becomes misshapen aud warped after 
being wot. Two pieces of oil cloth, Buch as is used for covering wagon 
seats, might answer, pasted back to back. There is a recent invention 
of cork plates glued upon both sides of a linen fabric, but we hoar it 
spoken of adversely. 
H. B„ Philadelphia.—I have an idea of going into the North Woods, 
N. Y., for a three or four mouths trip. Will you oblige me by inform¬ 
ing as to what would he necessary for snch a trip for two persons, and 
what the probable exponsc would be? Ans. So much depends npou tbc 
nature of the outfit required, that it is difficult to name cost; boat, guide, 
and grub, will cost from $3 to $5 per day. Take blankets, both rubber 
and woollen, and plenty of old clothes. Provisions, such as coffee, tea, 
pork, etc., can he obtained at the point of going in. Sec back numbers 
of Forest and Stkeam for articles by tbe dozen describing outfits and 
experiences in the Adirondacks. 
Inquirer, New Braintree, Mass.—Will yon please to answer the fol¬ 
lowing questions in yonr “Answers to Correspondents?" 1. Do you 
know or a gunsmith by the name or J. Barnes? 2. Can Kay's concemra- 
tlug cartridges be used in a muzze-loading Bbot gen? 3. Where can I 
gel. a map of Virginia, also wliat would he the price? 4. Is there uny 
law against fishing in natural brooks, if the person whose lands it ruus 
through, puts up a nolice: “No fishing allowed here, per order, Ac.?” 
Ans. 1. We have never heard of agunroaker named Barnes. 8. Kay’S 
concentrating cartridges may bo used to advantage iu muzzle-loading 
guns. 3. Address G. W. & C. B. Colton, 172 WilUnrn street, N. Y. 4. 
Yes. 
E. J. R., Wethersflold.—1. I have an Irish bitch pnp six weeks old 
by Plunkett, which seems to be fell of worms and will notes!very well, 
and when she passes off ihe worms she passes considerable blood. Her 
bowels are very loose. Are worms dangerous, and do yon know of a 
harmless remedy? 2. In awarding prizes at bench shows «o native set¬ 
ters, is color taken into consideration? If it Is, what color stands first? 
Ans 1. We have mailed to you theproper doses of powdered areca not 
with directions for giving it which will no doubt relieve your pnp. 
Worms frequently prove fatal, wheu pups afflicted with them are neg¬ 
lected. 2. In awarding prizes to native sellers, color is not taken into 
consideration. 
A., Bellaire, Ohio.—1. What is the time, by water, from Quebec to 
Dalhonsie, on the Bay or Clialeurs? 2. What is 1,ho character or tlio 
fishing for both sea and speckled trout, tn the rivers that put, into the bay, 
from tbe 20th of July to August 1st? 3. Is it entirely free? I. Can one 
obtain tent, guides, and supplies at Dalbousie? 5, To whom, In Quebec, 
can oue write for needed inlormution as to steamers and fares, ftc., 
Ans. 1. About 36 horns. 2. Trent largo and abundant. 3. No restric¬ 
tions whatever on trout fishing. 4. Ves, and at Campbelitown, tho ad¬ 
joining town. 5. We have repeatedly solicited an advertisement of lhe 
Gulf Port Steamship Company without result, and shall have to refer 
yon to J. V. Gregory, Naval Agent, who will ho doubt oblige yon. 
" E. W., Lakeville,-Ct.—I have two setters that ate alive with flea*. 
Soft soup, carbolic soap, tke ordinary flea tablets, are ail coented as nec¬ 
tar fit for gods oy these pests. My dogs are all scabs, sores, crossness 
and ugliness. Can yon either tell me or something, or send mo some¬ 
thing that will rid them of tbo vermin? Ans. We have had a kenmtl or 
setters and pointers for full forty years and never have failed to rid them 
0 r ileus by tlie use of common suft or hard brown soap. A strong Ifllhcr 
of snch soap will surely kill all fleas with which it comes fairly in con¬ 
tact. Many persons fail with it because they leave parts of lhe dog un¬ 
touched by the soap, and there is Where tile fleas flee for relief and are 
saved—and then again, many dogs arc kept where myriads of fleas breed 
aud live. The proper way is to latbBr tbe dog thoroughly, leaving no 
place on liim untouched, then let him run around for twenty or thirty 
minutes, after whicli wash off the soap and place him where there are no 
fleas. Sprinkle your kennel with wood ashes. 
F. M., New York.—Can yon tell me tho shortest route to Connecticut 
Lake aud give me an idea what it would cost to go there aud take canoe 
With me? Are there any mups published of rivers, giving location of 
rapids, waterfalls, &c., that would lie suitable to a canoeist? Wnatrouto 
would you advise for ah enjoyable canoe trip? Is it safe to venture 
through Delaware Water IGupwilh a canoe? Ans. Leave Grand Trunk 
Railroad at Island Pond, Veimont, and take the wilderness road to First 
Lake, Second Laku, and so on; or you can leave IheG. T. R. R. at. 
suutford. slage to ColelirOOk, wagon to Erroll's Falls, boat up river to 
Duckee’s Landing on tbe Megalloway River, and thence up stream to 
Parinaqhene Lake. From thence yon can portage over to tho Connecti¬ 
cut lakes, und thence go down river. This would make an enjoyabiu 
trip. Guides can be obtained at border tovvne. Don’t know what It 
would cost, to take canoe in; it wonld be a difficult job, bat practicable. 
For map,address N. C. Leach, P. O. Box 77fr, Montreal. The Delaware 
Wuter Gap is passable for canoes. 
Vie, American Naiwralist for June opens with nn article 
by Dr. James Lewis on “Jo and its Habits.” Io is an opercnlate uni¬ 
valve shell abounding in tho streams of Tennessco and adjoining 
States wherever the waters are torrent-like. It is of the family tilnynrin- 
alulie. A popular explanation (for those who understand botany) of 
the mathematical nal tire of phyllotaxis, Is printed from u manuscript of 
the late Chaoncey Wright, of Harvard College. Dr. C. C. Abbott con¬ 
tributes a vary original account of the traces of “an American autoch¬ 
thon," which 1 m has found in the drift-gravels of Central New Jersey. 
He considers that the relics described belonged to an aboriginal race, 
which wore exterminated by the first ancestors of tbe present red men; 
and if any of their descendants remain until now, they are to ho found 
in the Eskimos. This opinion Ib snpported by parallel evtdence in Eu¬ 
rope. D. S Jordan and H. 13. Copeland are tho writers of an entertain¬ 
ing paper on the little otbeostomoid fishes known ob “Johnov Darters," 
which are iittle known; figures of three genera are given. Prof. W. G. 
Farlmv's description (with plates) of the black-knot fungus which af¬ 
reets frail trees is very valuable to agriculturist. The two last articles, 
“Prof. Tyndall on Germs" and “The former Climate of the Polar Re¬ 
gions” are copied from English magazines. The departments are well 
kept up. 
The Galaxy for July opens patriotically with a Cen¬ 
tennial poem by J. M. Wiuchell, followed by a description of Washing¬ 
ton's Headquarters at New York, Wm. Black’s charming story “Mad¬ 
cap Violet,” re continued, aud in tbe present installment we are treated 
to a bit of yachting in tbe waters of North Britain and some rematkubio 
duck shooting. Mr. Albert Rhodeu treats of “Life among the Bedouins," 
and General Custer transports us to the home of those other wild men,, 
the Sioux of the Yellowstone. Mr. Richard Grant White has “A word 
with Max Mnlier" upon the relations of English writing and English 
speech. Several oilier puppi'B of merit, and the usual Drift Wood. seien. 
title miscellany, and review of cutrent litaiMWe complete tire number, 
