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WE give herewith, for the benefit of our numerous 

 subscribers who have questioned us upon the sub- 

 ject, a cut of an ice boat, for which we are indebted to our 

 valuable contemporary the Scientific American. Notwith- 

 standing the fact that the present very remarkable and un- 

 usual season has interfered sadly with the ice yachtsmen 

 of the Hudson River, the interest in the sport continues 

 unabated, and each year sees the launching of new crafts, 

 with later improvements and still more expensive fittings, 

 until now the fleet vessels are built as expensively 

 and daintily as their floating sisters. The boat represented 

 in the engraving is the Haze, belonging to Aaron Tnnis, 

 Esq., of Poughkeepsie, who claims to have made with her 

 the remarkable time of nine miles in seven miuutes, or at 

 the rate of seventy-seven miles per hour. The greatest 

 speed is made with the wind on the beam. No great speed 



aft, (called the rudder), are made of 2 inch plank, and have 

 steel shoes bolted to them by means of bolts tapped into 

 the shoe and running through the wood, having their heads 

 countersunk therein so as to be flush. The shoes are fast- 

 ened by 5f inch bolts tapped into them; they are ground 

 on the running edge to an angle of 90°, and are If inches 

 deep. 



The after-runner, or rudder, is smaller than the forward 

 ones, and is fastened to a rudder-post, which passes through 

 tne keel and terminates in a tiller, 2 feet 8 inches long by 

 which the boat is steered. 



The body is planked on the under side with inch boards 

 for a distance of about 7 feet from the after-end. 



The mast is 20 feet high, 5 inches in diameter at the foot 

 and 3£ inches at the top, and has a top mast fixed into the 

 top 3 feet long, 2 inches in diameter at the large and 1 inch 

 at the small end. 



The bowsprit is 16 feet long, 6 inches deep at the widest 

 part and 3$ at the ends, and is 3 inches wide on the bot- 

 tom bevelling to 2 inches on the top. It is fastened to the 

 keel by means of an iron band three-quarters of an inch 

 wide, and also by a bolt running through both. 



The boom is 29 feet long, 4| inches in diameter in the 

 centre, and 2| inches at the ends. It is fastened aft of the 

 mast by means of an eye and a staple. 



The jib boom is 15 feet 3 inches long, U inches in diam- 

 eter at the centie, and 2 inches at the ends, and is fastened 

 to the forward end of the bowsprit. 



The gaff is 8 feet nine inches long, 2 inches in diameter, 

 and has the jaws made to an angle, so that they set square 

 across the mast. 



The sails are two in number, the maiusail and the jib. 

 The mainsail has the following dimensions: hoist, 14 i'eet 

 6 inches; foot, 28 feet; head, 8 feet; leach, 28 feet; the 

 lift of the mainsail at the end of the boom is 1 foot 6 

 inches. 



The dimensions of the jib are as follows; hoist, 15 feet; 

 foot, 14i feet; leach, 22 feet; and it has a lift of one foot.' 

 The rigging is of half inch round iron aud wire rope. 



can be attained in going before the wind, as it is necessary 

 to tack away from as well as against it, or otherwise the 

 wind would be left behind. The boat seen in the distance 

 is the Icicle, owned by the Commodore of the Poughkeep- 

 sie club, John A. Roosevelt, Esq., claimed to be the largest 

 and fastest ice boat in the world. Her total length is 68 

 feet. The frame-work is»32 feet in length from mast-step 

 to rudder-post. Width of frame, 6 feet; distance between 

 runners, 26 feet; length of forward runners, 7 feet six 

 inches; length of bowsprit, 25 feet; length of boom, 43 

 feet; length of mast, 32 feet; carries 1,071 feet of canvas, 

 Jo. 7 duck, single bited. The following description of the 

 dimensions and mode of building an ice-yacht of about the 

 eize of the Haze will give an intelligible idea of their con- 

 struction: — 



The body, or boat proper, is made up of three principal 

 parts — the keel or centre timber, and two side timbers. 

 The keel is 24 feet 6 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 9 

 inches deep. The two side timbers are each %\ inches 

 wide and 4 inches deep. They are joined at the stern to a 

 semi-circle of 15 inches radius, and at the mast by means 

 of a curved plank 12 inches wide, 3 inches deep, and 7 

 feet 4 inches long, which is bolted to them. 



The runner plank to which the two forward runners are 

 bolted, and which is bolted to the under side of the side 

 timbers and running under the keel, which projects about 

 an inch below the side timbers. 



The runners are three in number, two forward and one 



The Amateur Oarsmen.— On Thursday last a meeting 

 of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen was held 

 at the Metropolitan Hotel in this city. The following 

 permanent officers were elected: — President, Commodore 

 James F. Ferguson, Quaker City Boat Club, Philadelphia; 

 Secretary, Henry W. Garfield, Excelsior Boat Club, De- 

 troit, Mich. ; Assistant Secretary, Richard Neville, Nauti- 

 lus Boat Club, New York. Delegates from twenty-five 

 clubs having presented their credentials, the principarbusi- 

 ness before the meeting, viz.: the amending of article 

 three of the constitution, relating to the definition of ama- 

 teur, was proceeded with. A committee of nine having 

 been appointed, the proposed amendment was submitted 

 to them for consideration and finally adopted, as follows:-— 

 An amateur oarsmen is one who does not enter in an open 

 competition, or for either a stake, public or admission 

 money or entrance fee; or competes with or against a pro- 

 fessional for any prize; has never taught, pursued, or as- 

 sisted in the pursuit of athletic exercises as a means of 

 livelihood; whose membership of any rowing or other 

 athletic club was not brought about or does not continue 

 because of any mutual agreement or understanding, ex- 

 pressed or implied, whereby his becoming or continuing a 

 member of such club would be of any pecuniary benefit 

 to him whatever, direct or indirect; who has never been 

 employed in any occupation involving any use of the oar 

 or paddle. 



The above definition does not prevent boat builders from 

 rowing unless in the case of an individual whom it can be 

 shown has practiced with the oar to an undue extent. The 

 sign of boat builders will not hereafter disqualify such 

 from rowing. Janitors of boat houses, however, are de- 

 barred. A resolution requiring that all prizes now in pos- 

 session of winners be returned to the association to be dis- 

 posed of to the best advantage, and flags substituted there- 

 for, was lost. A resolution was adopted indorsing the in- 

 vitation extended to the principal rowing clubs of Europe 

 to participate in the Centennial regatta. Amateur crews 

 from England, Ireland and France will certainly compete, 

 and also professional crews from the Thames and Tyne. 

 A very important resolution was also adopted, the effect 

 of which is to confine oarsmen who maybe members of 

 several clubs to enter from but one. The next regatta 

 of the association will be held at Philadeladelphia, on or 

 about the 21st of August next, and prior to the Centennial 

 regatta. The regatta committee consists of Alex. Kum- 

 baar, Juo. E. Eustis, Marcellus Bailey, E. R. Craft, and 

 H, W. Garfield. 



CENTENNIAL NOTES. 



Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 24th, 1S76. 

 Editok Fobest and Stream:— 



The action of the Convention of the Amateur Association on the 20th 

 inst., in New York, meets with very general approval here, as indeed the 

 action of the Philadelphia representatives would show. The feeling 

 against allowing men to row in amateur regattas who receive, indthctly, 

 a remuneration for. their services, is very strong. Suspicion has at- 

 tached itself to a nuraher of men who, having no visible means of sup- 

 port, seem to devote all of their time to the science of rowing. In this 

 country men generally do sometiug for a living, and it is no more than 

 natural that what a man seems to make his occupation should be consid- 

 ered the business by which he secures the necessaries of life. Rowing 

 here is a pastime and those who. making it a pastime, cau devote but their 

 leisure hours to the fport, feel more than an objection to competing with 

 quasi professionals. But even the new definition, with its explanatory 

 safeguard, will not avail, unless the Executive Committe of our Nation- 

 al Association, and all the committees of amateur regattas, have the 

 pluck to rigidly enforce it. 



As was anticipated by rhe Centennial Regatta Committee, it seems im- 

 possible that the English universities should accept the challenge of the 

 An lerican colleges to row July lil.h. The date of the Centennial was 

 fixed (or rather was left unfixed between August 20th and September 

 15th, to accommodate tho.«e crews which must appear at Henley. But 

 the Schuylkill Navy would be glad to have their' races here, and would 

 make a place on their programme for them, and would he glad to offer 

 the hospitality of the Q.uaker City, as far as in I heir power lies. The 

 Navy, I think, hopes that the College Association will so accommodate 

 the date of their regatta that they will seenre a genuine International 

 collegiate rac«j, 



Messrs. Eustis & Rees will meet th« Centennial Committee here on 

 Friday, and some mutual arrangement will probably be made. 



The Treasurer of the Royal Sport Nautique. Brussels, has sent a re- 

 quest for the circular and full particulars of the rogatta, and it may be 

 lhar, b sides the assured repret-eniation of Croat Britain and France, 

 there may be crews here from Belgium and Germany. Sculls. 



BOATING AT PRINCETON. 



Piunukton, N. J., Jan. 19th. 18^6. 

 Editor Forest and Stream:— 



Sporting mailers are exceedingly dull here just now. The University 

 crew have begun some light training in the gymnasium, but 'Will not 

 settle down to hard work for some time yet. Capt. Nicoll hopes that, 

 in spite of the loss of Messrs. Middle and Hall, and the resignation ot 

 Mr. Parm'ey. we may turn out a very fair crew. We have with us of 

 last year's crew only Mr. Nicoll and Mr. VauLenup. The Freshmen 

 crew aro also doing some light work, and promise well. The University 

 ball nine have not yet thought of .organizing: hut we shaU probably have 

 a good team. Of last year's nine we lose only Moffat, dinners here 

 are looking forward to a good English snipe season in the Spring. 



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Slosson vs. Sexton.— The excitement in billiard circles 

 is on the qui vine as I he date fixed for the youngsters to 

 contend for the supremacy draws near. Both players have 

 been doing tall things in their practice games. Sexton, on 

 the 21st inst., in a game with a gentleman from St. Louis, 

 went out with a run of 248, while Slosson, on the same 

 date, playing Alort. Humphrey 700 points against his 300, 

 won with an average of over 83, and two was over 100. 

 What ]e ^is so much interest to this contest is the fact of 

 thee: Ire ie youth of the players, neither being twenty- 

 two ye<ua of age, and their debut to the public in a regular 

 contest for a money stake, although both participated in 

 the November tournament. Their play is wonderful, and 

 so sanguine is Slosson ot* his prowess he informs us 

 lhat in the event of his winning this game he will chal- 

 lenge the world for $1,500 or $3,000. Among the know- 

 ing ones Sexton is booked for the winner, basing their 

 judgment on his steady, but more particular round- the- 

 table play, while his force and masse shots are executed 

 with that neatness and tone so peculiar to French players. 

 Slosson plays with great rapidity, as if he was confined to 

 a certain time to finish the game, or desirous of seeing the 

 end. His particular forte is nursing; no one can compare 

 with him making fine caroms, and we predict he will keep 

 the referee busy enough watching his play in order to de- 

 cide count or no count. Through the liberality of H. W. 

 Collender both players have been provided with new clo:h 

 balls, cushions, etc. So that they will be on equal footing 

 as regards the tools used, and in case of defeat no blame 

 can be attached to aught but inferior play. The contest 

 takes place at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, Janu- 

 ary 27th. 



Rudolphe vs. Daniels.— About three hundred persons 

 were in attendance at Bumstead Hall, Boston, on January 

 20th, a witness a contest between the above noted players. 

 In a game of 600 points, three-ball, for $500, Rudolphe 

 conceded Daniels 150. The game was all one-sided, the 

 odds giver winning by a score of 600 to 276 (exclusive of 

 odds). Rudolpeh's best run was 68, while Daniels reached 

 44. Averages, Rudolphe, 13J; Daniels, 6£. Referee Lu- 

 ther S. Brooks. 



—Corn cobs have of late been extensively used for fire 

 lighters in France. They are steeped in hot water contain- 

 ing two per cent, saltpetre, and after being dried at a high, 

 temperature, are saturated with fifty per cent, of resinous 

 matter, 



