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FOREST AND STREAM. 



FOREST AND STREAM 



PRIZEJ.IST. 



k PRIZE FOR EVERY SUBSCRIBER! 



The Publishers of FOREST AND STREAM 



In order to stimulate the development of 



MANLY AND ATHLETIC EXERCISES, 



A8 OF 



FISHING, 



SHOOTING, 



ARCHERY, 



CRICKET, 



FOOTBALL 



and CROQUET, 

 Have made arrangemets with the Manufacturers of 

 REMINGTON, SHARPE, AND WARD BURTON 

 RIFLES, AND OF THE REMINGTON BREECH 

 LOADING FOWLING PIECE; WITH THE M 

 LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF 

 SKATES IN THE COUNTRY; 

 IMPORTERS OF BEST 

 ENGLISH ARCHERY 

 AND CRICKET IMPLEMENTS; WITH PROMI- 

 NENT CROQUET MAKERS, AND FISHING 

 .ROD MAKERS, 

 To Furnish these various articles as prizes to sub 

 scribers to the 



FOREST ANDJTREAM. ' 



SKATES. 



For $5,00, Forest and Stream one year, to any ad- 

 dress in the United States, with One Pair of Skates, 

 any size; with straps; Monitor Pattern; price, $1,75. 

 Or Ladies' skates, trimmed toe and heel straps; brass 

 plate; price, $1,75. 



For $10,00, two copies, one year, with one pair of 

 New York Club or Rink Skates, or The Barney and 

 Berry Club Skate; price, $4,00. 



For $15,00, three copies, one year, with one pair of 

 New York. Club or Rink Skates, nickel plated; price, 

 $5,50. 



Subscribers will mention size of skate required, or 

 send length of foot. Skates sent free of all expense 

 \j3^""This is an admirable opportunity to furnish boys, 

 o-entlemen and ladies with skates. 

 CRICKET. 



For $5,00, one copy one year, with one College Crick- 

 et Bat ; price $1,50. 



For $10,00, two copies, one year, with one polished 

 good Match Bat, Clapshaw's make; price, $3,00; or 

 one best Dark or Duke's tripple sewed cricket ball, 

 price, $3,00; or one set of brass tinged cricket stumps, 

 price, $3,50. 



For $-20,00, four copies, one year, with one best 

 spring bat, one College bat, one Dark cricket ball; 

 price, $7,50. 



For $25,00, five copies, one year, with a complete 

 cricket set; one College bat, one polished bat, Clap- 

 shaw; one Dark cricket ball; one set of stumps; price 



81200 ARCHERY. 



For $10,00, two copies, one year, with one five feet 

 best English lance wood bow, bone tipped, with half 

 dozen best arrows; price, $3,75. 

 FOOTBALL 



For $15,00, three copies, one year, with one Rugby 

 football; price, $6,00. 



FISHING RODS. 



For $5, one copy, one dozen assorted trout flies, by 

 the verv best makers, Miller, Coachman, Hackle, Green- 

 drake, &c,; price, $1,50. 



For $10,00, two copies, one year, with one four joint, 

 light bass rod, suitable for perch, pickerel, trout, black 

 bass; ash and lance wood; price, $4,00. 



For $15,00, three copies, one year, with one superior 

 four joint, light rod, suitable for all kinds of Ashing; 

 price, $7,00. 



For $t>0, twelve copies, one elegant rod, can be used 

 as a 10, 10^, or 14 foot rod, suitable for trout, black 

 bass, with fly, or for trolling bass or pickerel; as fine 

 a rod that can be made; German silver tipped; hollow 

 butt; with three tips; ash and lance wood; price, $25 

 CROQUET. 



For $10,00, two copies, one year, with one complete 

 set of croquet; price, $3,25. 



For $20,00, four copies, one year, with very hand- 

 some set of croquet; price, $7,00. 



For $25,00, five copies, one year, with superb set of 

 croquet; price, $10,00. 



For $30,00, six copies, one year, with the best and 

 finest'set of croquet made: price, $14. 

 REMINGTON RIFLE. 



For $75, fifteen copies, one year, with one Reming 

 ton Deer rifle; very fine; round barrel; 24 inch; car- 

 tridge, 46-1000; price, $28. 



For $100, twenty copies, one year, with one Target 

 Rifle- 30 inch octagonal barrel; to be used for sporting, 

 huntin"- or target shootings the best and finest model; 

 the rifle'used at Cr^'ioor; price, $36. 



For $100 h**"j copies, one year, with one Reming- 

 ton d<~ t!fleVbarrele(i ' breecn loading shot-gun; new 

 jv-itern, just introduced; walnut stock; decarbonized 

 steel barrel; one of the best guns ever offered to Amer- 

 ican sportsmen; price, $45. 



SHARPE RIFLE. 



For $100, twenty copies, one year, with one Sharpe 

 sporting or target rifle; best quality; 26 inch, octagon 

 barrel; 40-100 calibre; oil stock; open sight; single 

 trigger; price $40. 



WARD BURTON RIFLE. 



For $200, forty copies, one year, with one Ward 

 Burton rifle, magazine gun for large game, carrying 

 from 3 to 8 cartridges; calibre 45-100; length of barrel 

 24 to 26 inches: weight, 8 to 10 pounds, price, $80. 

 THE PARKER BREECH LOADING DOUBLE 

 BARREL GUN. 



For $150, thirty copies one year, and one decarbon- 

 ized steel barrel, solid breach' back action Parker Gun, 

 No 12 gauge, 7* to 8 pounds. Price. $75,00. 

 SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL MUZZLE 

 LOADING SHOT GUNS. 



For $20, four copies, one year, with one American 

 single barrel gun, perfectly safe; blue barrels-; wal- 

 nut stock; price, $10. 



For $35, seven copies, one year, with one American 

 double gun; fine blue barrels; walnut stock; a handy 

 and reliable gun every way; price, $18. 



For $50, ten copies, one year, with one double boys' 

 fine twist barrel gun; walnut stock; forward action 

 lock; a safe gun every way for boys; price, $26. 



For $75, fifteen copies, one year, with doubls gun, 

 English Lamanated steel barrels; handsome finish; 

 walnut stock; case hardened locks; a good and ser- 

 vio C *We piece in every way; price, $45. 

 BOOKS. 



For $5, one copy, one year, with "Hallock's Fishing 

 Tourist; 11 price, $2; or "Wingate's Rifle Manual; 1 " 

 price, $1,75. 



ENGRAVINGS. 



For $5, one copy, one year, two elegant engravings. 

 Fishing and Hunting, Ridaux; price, $1.75. 



{g^- Every article Is of the finest quality and will be 

 sent free of expense. 



Persons getting up clubs can of course secure any of 

 the prizes we offer to subscribers. 



__ " To secure these most liberal prizes subscrip 

 tlons should be received by January 1st, 1874. 



Send the names with the money, as fast as obtained, 

 that subscribers may get the paper at once. Back 

 numbers supplied when desired. Parties can have 

 an til January let to complete their lists. 



\yortsmmn (Soads. 



This Rifle, after being tested in the severest man- 

 ner by the late Board of U. S. Officers, appointed by 

 the Government to select the best arm for the service; 

 and after examining over one hundred different sys- 

 tems, includiug the best guns of Europe, say of it, 

 "that it is the best rifle they have seen, or of which 

 they have any knowledge. They therefore recom 

 mend it for trial in the hands of the troops. A seven 



Eound carbine on this plan, with coarse military sights, 

 as made better targets at Creedmoor the past sum- 

 mer, than the best English and American target 

 Rifles weighing 10 pounds and having peep and globe 

 sights. 



We are now making these guns to supply the nu- 

 merous demands, and will soon have them in the 

 market. 



The following is our scale of prices: — 

 SPECIAL MAGAZINE RIFLE for large game, 

 carrying from 3 to 8 cartridges, 70 to 85 grs. of 

 powder, 350 to 400 grs. of lead, 8 to 10 lbs. 



weight $60.00 



and upwards, according to finish. 

 SPECIAL LONG RANGE MAGAZINE RIFLE 

 for Creedmoor shooting, 90 grs. of powder. 480 

 grs. of lead, carrying 3 to 8 charges, we4ght, 10 



lbs. from $100 



and upwards. 



MAGAZINE RIFLES for general use. Carry 3 E 

 to 9 cartridges. 60 grs. powder, 350 grs. lead 



from $40.00 



and upwards. 



SINGLE BREECH LOADERS for long range 

 Creedmoor shooting, 90 grs. powder; lead, 480 



grs., from $60.00 



and upwards. 



SINGLE BREECH LOADERS for general use, 6 



to 7 lbs., 60 grs. powder, 350 grs. lead, from. . $30.00 

 and upwards. 



The calibre of all our rifles, unless otherwise or- 

 dered, will be 45-100. 

 All communications shonld be addressed to 



BETHEL BURTON, 



Care 'Ward & Co., B4 Wall St., N. Y. 



TOYS FOR THE MILLION 



MERRY CHRISTMAS. 



Now is tlie time fV>r the se- 

 lection, of Tokens of Affec- 

 tion and Frienclsli.ii>, to t>e- 

 sto^v as Christmas and New 

 Year's Oifts. 



ELEGANT ASSORTMENT 



AT 



REDUCED PRICES. 



AT 



BROADWAY and 20TH ST. 



Ho ! for the Holidays ! 



SEGARS. SEGARS. 



Gentlemen who desire to have a good smoke for 

 themselves and friends, or wish to make a present of 

 pure brands of segars and enjoy the luxury of the gen- 

 uine article, would do well to address 



M. F. PONS, 118 Water street. 



He will sendthem anywhere by express, C. O. D.' 



KELLOGG & DECKER, 



MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS. 

 Fine Military, Masonic, 

 Society, and Presentation 

 Badges and Medals. 



28 Bond Street, New York. 



Brook Trout, 



SPAWN AND YOUNG FISH FOP 

 sale. FRED MATHER, Honeoye Palls, N. T. 



Ponds laid out and instructions given. It f 



iorfamm'8 (§>oo&b 



Long Range Match Rifles for "Creedmoor" Shoot- 

 ing, now ready. The same as won the "Turf, 

 Field and Farm" Badge, Aug. 2, and "Ama- 

 teur Rifle Club" Badge, Aug. 9. See re- 

 ports. Unequalled for accuracy by 

 either Breech or Muzzle-Load- 

 ers of other makers. 

 For simplicity of mechanism, ease of manipulation, 

 quality of workmanship and material, accuracy of 

 range, and penetration, without comparison. 



"It is a noteworthy fact that though many different 

 kinds of rifles were used in the several matches, includ- 

 ing the converted Springfield, Remington, Metford, 

 Ballard and Ward Burton Rifle, every prize in all the 

 matches was won by those who fired with the Reming- 

 ton rifle, except the last."— From N. Y. Times, June 

 22, 1873.— (See fnll report.) 



The Remington Rifle won Twenty-two 



out of Twenty-three Prizes at 



the Creedmoor Meeting, 



June 21, 1873. 



Also, Revolving, Repeating, Deringer, aad 

 Vest Pocket 



PISTOLS & RIFLE CANES. 



-OUR- 



Double Barrrel Breech Loading Gun 



IS NOW READY. 



The best ever offered, containing all the most desir- 

 able features of the best imported, together with some 

 valuable improvements peculiar only to this gun. Top 

 Snap action, half-cocked, breech opened and shells ex- 

 tracted by one motion. 



E REMINGTON & SONS, 

 28 1 and 283 Broadway, N.Y. 



OR, ARMORY, 1LION, N. Y. 



CUT THIS UT AND SEND FOR ILL USTRA TED 

 PRICE LIST. 



SCHUYIER, 

 HARTLEY 



& GRAHAM, 



1 9 Maiden Lane, 20 & 22 John 

 Street, New York. 



BKEECH LOADING GUNS 



A SPECIALTY. 



We would call the attention of the public to our 

 large assortment of 



Breech-Loading Shot Guns, 



Manufactured by the following celebrated makers : 

 Messrs. W. & C. SCOTT & SONS (winners at the In- 

 ternational Gun Trial of 1873); P. WEBLEY & SON. 

 W. W. GREENER, WESTLEY RICHARDS, J. HOL- 

 LIS & SONS, and other makers. 

 A full line of fine 

 PISTOLS AND RIFLES CONSTANTLY ON HAND. 

 DIXONS «fc HA WKSLE Y'S SHOOTING TACKLE. 



To insure good shooting from Breech-loading Guns, 

 we would recommend the use of the 



STURTEVANT BRASS SHOT SHELLS, 

 manufactured by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co., 

 Bridgeport, Conn. These shells are the cheapest and 

 best in the market, can be easily re-capped with ordi- 

 nary caps, without the use of the implements neces- 

 sary in priming all other styles of shells. 

 BUSSEY'S PATENT GYRO PIGEON AND TRAP, 

 WITH CASE, AND 100 BIRDS. 



AGENTS FOR THE 



Union Metallic Cartridge Com- 

 pany's Ammunition, 



WARRANTED THE BEST IN THE MARKRT. 

 SEND FOR CIRCULAR. 



Established 1847. 



LEATHER GOODS. 



KID, BUCK, DOGSKIN AND FUR GLOVES AND 

 GAUNTLETS. 



RIDING AND SHOOTING LEGGINS, 

 LEATHER UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS. 



BUCKSKIN RIDING AND HUNTING SUITS. 

 BOXING GLOVES. MOCCASINS, LEATHER LIV- 

 ERY BREECHES, &c, &c, &c. 

 Skins dressed and made up as may be desired. 



G Field & Co. 



IMPORTERS and MANUFACTURERS. 



735 Broadway, IV. Y. 



isctllnmouz Jldvertifamettfa. 



Solid 

 SilverWare, 



Our Own Manufacture 

 Exclusively. 



Cups for Races, Regattas, Pig- 

 eon Matches, Rifie Shooting, 

 &c. Also Presentation Servi- 

 ces for public or private use, in 

 stock or. made to order. Draw- 

 ings and Estimates furnished 

 when desired. 



Bond St., IV. Y. 



Manufactory, Providence, R. I. 



GAIL JBODRDETST'S 



Canned Goods. 



GAIL BORDEN'S EAGLE BRAND CON- 



DENSED MILK. 

 BORDEN'S EXTRACT OF COFFEE, 



Combined with Refined Sugar and Condensed Milk 



BORDEN'S PURE COCOA, 

 BORDEN'S ROAST BEEF, 



BORDEN'S EXTRACT OF BEEF, 



This Extract is especially useful for making Soup, 

 enriching Hashes, Gravies, Stews, Oyster Stews, etc". 

 Buillon may be made in a minute's time by mingling 

 this extract with salt and hot water. 



These goods are for sale at all the principal Grocers 

 andDruggists. 1° 38 



H. W. COL LENDER, 



Successor to PHELAN & COLLENDER, 



MANUFACTURERS OF THE 



STANDARD AMERICAN 



Mi) TABLES 



OFFICE AND WAREROOMS 

 INo. 738 BROADWAY, 



ANDREW CLERK & CO. 



48 Maiden Lane, N.Y., 



Importers, Manufacturers and 

 Dealers in 



A 



FISHING TACK 



On hand the largest ana best assortment ever ex 

 hibited in the United States. They particularly call 

 attention to their 



TROUT, SALMON AND BASS RODS, 



Every variety of Salmon and Trout Flies, and Hook« 

 on Gut. Cutty Hunk and Pasqne Islands Bass Lines, 

 waterproof Braided Silk Lines, every size and quality of 



SILK, LINEN AND COTTON LINES, 



And every Variety and Style of 



F 1 S EC HOOKS. 



Parties fitted out with appropriate Tackle for the 

 Rocky Mountains and Pacific Coast, Canada, Maine, 

 the Adirondacks, &c, &c. 



Split Bamboo, Trout and Salmon Rods and ReeU 

 a Specialty. 



Agents for the St. Lawrence Fishing Co. Sole Im- 

 porters of Warrin's Celebrated Drilled 

 4-29 Eyed Needles. 



One of the "Forest and Stream" staff bought a 

 Hat for $5.00 in a Broadway hatter's and found out he " 

 could get the same hat, by the same maker for, $3.60 at 



TURNBULL'S 



The Great Hatter, 



SI FULTON STREET, 



BROOKLYN. 18-26 



