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Jng 'entries for the English Field Trial Derby closed on 
sta-ist. The stake has been considerably increased in 
u.iue, and good chances are offered for both setters and 
pointers. The National Field Trial Society have also 
thrown out strong inducements to encourage the bringing 
out of good puppies, as they have withdrawn from their 
programme the two All-aged Stakes, and give two good 
stakes, and a Brace stake. 
Bred.— Lassie-Hoy— Dr. J, W. Downey’s imported 
rough-haired collie Lassie to imported Roy, winner of 
first prize. New York, 1879—Jan. 2d. 
Kathleen-Derg —Dr. J. W. Downey's red Irish setter 
bitch Kathleen-Ruf us-Collen to Baltimore Kennel Club’s 
Derg—Jan. 10th, 
True-Raitler —Mr, R, P. Baker’s True tb Mr. J. N. 
Dodge’s Rattler. 
Fa n-Iiattle) —Mi-. R. P. Baker’s Fan to Mr. J. N, Dodge’s 
Rattler. _ 
Whelps.— Rose— Mr. J, N. Dodge’s imported setter 
bitch Rose, whelped Dec. 27th, 1879, three puppies ; two 
bitches and one dog ; two lemon and white and one white, 
black and tan: by champion Leicester. 
Jiitnie —Mr. W. H. Pierce’s (Courtlandt Kennel, Peeks- 
Mll, N. Y.) pure Gordon setter bitch Jinnie (J, R, Tilley's 
Mab, Jerome’s Shot), whelped Jan. 2, 1880, ninepuppies ; 
seven dogs and two bitches, by Dr. S. Fleet Speir’s Gor¬ 
don dog Gypsum ; all black and tan and evenly marked. 
Genie —Mr. Henry M. Lewis' red and white Irish setter 
bitch Genie, whelped Jan. 17th. eleven puppies; nine 
dogs and two bitches ; by Mr. D. W. Allen’s Irish setter 
Nimrod. Nimrod was sired by Mr. Win. Jarvis’ Dick. 
Femme—Mr. J. Otis Fellows’ cocker bitch Fannie 
(Jack-Topsey), whelped seven puppies Nov. 17th: six gyps 
and one dog, by WLLdair — Doctor-Jose. All Bold but 
two, ^ 
Death. — Kit tie O'Neil— Mr. J. Otis Fellows lost his 
Irish setter bitch, Kitty O’Neil, from pleura pneumonia a 
short time ago ; site was by Buck by Quail II. This fine 
bitch was presented to Mr. Fellows by Mr. Edward Leh¬ 
man : she was as good as She looked. 
Names Claimed.— Doctor—Captain R. W. Huntington, 
17. S. M. C., claims the name of Doctor for his black white 
and tan Gordon puppy (Glen-Border Lily), whelped Feb. 
21st, 1879. 
Brownie —Mr. George Maltbv, Canisteo, N. Y., claims 
the name of Brownie for his cocker gyp. whelped Nov. 
17th, Fannie Wildair, from the kennel of Mr. J, Otis Fel¬ 
lows, of HornellsviUe, N. Y,_ 
Sales. —Mr. J. N. Dodge, of Detroit, Mich., purchased 
from Mr. L. F. Whitman^ of same place, a brace of setter 
bitches (one lemon ticked and One orange and white). 
Messrs. N. P. Boyce & Co., Coatesville, Pa., have in turn 
purchased same brace from Mr. Dodge. 
Rolfe. — Mr. L. Hallock, Detroit, Mich., has purchased 
from Mr. J. N, Dodge, Rolfe (Leicester-Rose), litter 
brother to Coin. 
Lee. —Mr, W. D. Hayes, Hastings, Mich., has pur¬ 
chased from Mr. J. N. Dodge, Lee, own brother to Mr. J. 
N. Dodge's Rattler. 
Photographs of Dogs. —We have received from Mr, 
M. P. McKoon, proprietor of -‘The Blue Star Kennels,” 
of Franklin, Delaware County, N. Y., a dozen or more 
excellent photographs of his cocker spaniels. 
—Under the head of kennel advertisements it will be 
seen that Mr. OrgiU has placed Ms celebrated pointer 
Rush in the stud ; he is already so well known that re¬ 
marks from us would be superfluous. 
Setters at Auction. —We call attention to Messrs. 
Lincoln & Hellyar’s notice of sale of dogs in advertising 
column, _ 
J rjhcry. 
MA TERIAL AND LENGTH OF THE PERFECT BOW. 
Editor Forest and Stream .:— 
Much has been written of late regarding archery, which 
was highly interesting to the writer, and, he presumes, 
to thousands of other readers of your valuable journal. 
The mists are olearing off. Now we begin to see our way 
to the possession of a truly perfect bow, and with no draw¬ 
backs too formidable to be overcome with a moderately 
replete purse and a medium stock of patience—a bow that 
will stand the wet brush and dripping woodlands, and 
stilt be quite as valuable for the target lawn. 
Thanks to the numerous writers for all that has been 
divulged. With no word that is intended to at all dis¬ 
courage the many good “bow-makers in this and other 
countries, yet, do you know, we have always lookedwith 
special favor upon the bamboo, and have expected more 
from it? It is cheaper than yew, and possibly excepting 
yew, nothing else yet used will compare with bamboo in 
flexibility of texture and elasticity of fibre—that is, a 
bamboo well backed. When Mr. Beeeher said that Mr. 
Sutton and Mr. Halleson guarantee, I drove a nail. When 
Mr. MaUeson, in speaking of Mr. Thompson’s bamboo 
bow with the “faulty bend,” said lie uses a cement en¬ 
tirely impervious to moisture in joining the hickory back 
with the bamboo body of his bows, I clinched that nail, 
The archery-loving world would not wonder at our en¬ 
thusiasm did they know how we have experimented 
with bows, and have had them fly into dust in hand, or 
pinch, or something else—enough to throw us back 
upon home-made swamp ash, which isa waste of time. 
I don't know as the public would ask bow-makers to 
warrant their work, but it seems now as though they 
might voluntarily do so, and be safe enough. Looking 
over the long list of bows that Mr. Will H. Thompson 
tried, and noting the defects, is it strange that the road 
to success in archery, and security in implements, should 
startle the faith and confidence of a tyro ? Yes ; it does 
seem as if a better time was surely'coming—nay, is al¬ 
ready here. If cement has an inherent ; -over against 
moisure, and can be used in all kinds of bo vs in place of 
glue, the great drawback to the construction of a really 
perfect how Is a thing of the past. 
A perfect bow has a dual function—tl e function of 
the back and of the body and front. Wh it is needed in 
the body and front is material possessing flexibility and 
elasticity: and these qualities are incompatible with 
one’s idea of toughness. All substances fit to be used 
in making the body and front of a bow are necessarily 
brittle, by reason of their elasticity. The function of the 
hack section is to preserve the other, and it must needs 
be of qualities the very opposite. It should conjoin 
toughness with inelasticity. It must be incapable of 
breaking. If the body anil front will give the greatest 
results in quickness of recoil and strength of vibration 
—we do not care bow brittle it may be alone—the back 
will preserve its integrity in the fulfillment of its func¬ 
tion. So we have to combine these functions, and seek 
whatever material is needed in organic relation. 
Mr. Aldred admitted that a yew-backed yew is superior 
to a self-yew in driving power. He prefers a self-yew on 
account of the glue, which suffers from dampness and 
extreme heat. That objection is done away with in the 
use of cement. When Mr. Aldred selects a section of 
yew wood for the back, I suppose he places the grain so 
as to get greater toughness by adapting that surface to 
tension which will stand a mightier strain. Only by so 
doing would his backed-yew be of more value than the 
self-bow. Mr. Sutton evidently thought as we have indi¬ 
cated when the rawhide suggested itself ; though any 
substance that will stand the strain will do for the back, 
and if that substance possessed also a slight degree of 
elasticity we think it would be better still. 
Now a word in regard to the proper length of a perfect 
bow : As there must be a point where a bow reaches its 
maximum in power of recoil and projecting force—taking 
two feet as the minimum, for instance, in practical 
length, going downwards, and beyond seven feet de¬ 
creases its force goingnpwards—have wenot beingusing 
bows of two great length when shooting with a twenty- 
eight inch arrow? I think so. Now, ahamboo bow in 
the hands of Mr. Beecher endured a strain while bending 
it to test its hardihood equal to an arrow measuring four 
feet and over. Then, granting that a bamboo bow of fifty 
pounds pull will endure the strain of a twenty-eight inch 
arrow, and only five feet long, we believe it will outslioet a 
bow of like weight and pull which exceeds the former 
twelve or eighteen inches. The reasons are obvious. The 
longer bow is put to less tension, having at the same time 
less sweep of limb in its longest diameter and more in 
its lesser diameter. A bow gets its projectingforce in itB 
quickness of recoil, which should resemble a “ desperate 
and nimble stroke of quick cross-lightning.’’ Makeabow 
of inelastic timber, or wood that is nearly so,..and let it 
measure twelve feet in length ; letit have a resistance of 
fifty pounds weight, or make it equal to the shorter one 
you are experimenting with ; use the same arrow in try¬ 
ing it, and note results. Of course a bow may be too 
short. We are talking about bows long enough to stand 
the strain of an arrow twenty-eight inches long. 
A bow made of bamboo will rapidly near the breaking 
point after a twenty-eight inch draw, as it shortens from 
five feet downwards. Were I to order a bow made by 
any of our expert makers, I would ask for a bamboo, 
backed with good, close-grained hickory, or rawhide, five 
feet long, of fifty-five pounds pull. I should expect a 
weapon fit to associate with the best footed deal arrows. 
5. 0. weight. A bow like that ought to take, the kinks 
out of trajectory at 100' yards. Notwithstanding all this 
I might prefer a rawhide-backed yew ; that would cost 
as much as would buy three bamboos, and at the present 
price of bows, I much prefer to take my chances with 
three bamboos than one self-yew, or a yew-backed yew. 
A word more about trajectory. We all want it flat¬ 
tened out at 100 yards, or even sixty yards. I want my 
arrow, while flying from the string to the target, to kiss, 
as near as possible, its every inch of way, the straightest 
air-drawn line. It's the sky-scraping curve which kills 
our points in score. Could a shaft be sent with no more 
curve than a ball from a Ballard rifle makes, an archer 
like Mr. Thompson would pick the very pupil from the 
target’s eye. I do not believe we can hope to gain that 
end by using heavy bows and arrows so light that the 
stroke of the bow cord will bend them : but by using a 
shaft as light as can be and still “ stand,” and sent from 
a bow with all attainable power. 
When reading Mr. Will. H. Thompson’s article about 
bows, I noticed that with all therein mentioned, he said 
nothing about red cedar bows, at least I remember noth¬ 
ing. The Indians of King Phillip’s time used a bow of 
red cedar, and it is said they were excellent weapons. 
The writer believes a good straight-grained billet of red 
cedar would almost, if not quite, equal yew and bamboo, 
after being backed with hickory. That it would possess 
immense flexibility and softness of recoil could not be 
questioned. I hope some of our expert bow-makers will 
give it a trial and report results. I have not intended in 
my remarks to say ought by which any one might infer 
that other makers than those who manufacture the ones 
I have spoken of in particular, do not produce good reli¬ 
able bows. I believe that almost any of the makers 
named by Mr. Thompson are capable of putting together 
a bow not inferior in any point to those I have desig¬ 
nated. Each one of them have constructed excellent 
implements for the target lawn. In this, as in every art, 
tho chance for improvement offers itself. But the out¬ 
look to-day seems better than ever before. M. D. 
—The following unpublished 60-yard scores were made 
shooting in the Exposition Building, Chicago :— 
1 st at. 2(124. 3d 24. till 24. 5tli 24. Bt/»24. Totnf. 
Mr. Carver.16- 78 21- 91 2-4-142 23-115 20- 92 22-112 126 630 
Dr. Weston.21-109 22-104 22-102 17- 73 24-124 20-110 120-623 
Mr. Carver also made the following seores with 60 ar¬ 
rows at 60 yards 
1st 30. 2d 30. Total- 
Mr, Carver... 30 174 29 147 59 
A Remarkable Echo. —The New Orleans Picayune 
thus describes an echo discovered by two gentlemen who 
had crossed Atchafalaya Bay from Morgan City to Ber¬ 
wick, and had occasion to call for a friend who had been 
left behind. “The distance across is less than half a 
mile, and the human voice can easily reach it, A prolong¬ 
ed call (/as made, and the parties listened for a response. 
In about 15 seconds, to their surprise, ths same call came 
back, with all the peculiar inflections of voice that were 
given in the call. Thinking some one was on the other 
side the party recited verses in Italian, Latin, and Spanish, 
and after a delay they came back, the echo repeating as 
many as 30 words distinctly. Unlike most echoes, this 
of Morgan City repeats whole sentences. 
ter (CorwsiwiulctttiS. 
yST* Correspondents who may Send us their proper 
name and address will always receive prompt attention 
in these columns. We require a mans name for two rea¬ 
sons : (1) someth lies as a guarantee of good faith, and (3) 
always as a matter of common courtesy. As a rule we 
do not reply to inquiries hy mail, except in eases demand¬ 
ing immediate advice, 
W. S K., LawrenoevUle, N. J.-We know of no exclusion to 
Labrador projected lor the eoming summer. 
J. L. H., Noboruls, Ill—We published description and cut of the 
migratory quail in our Issue of June 2(lfcb, 1879. 
Canada, Tilsonburg, Can—You may address tho English firm 
threugh their Now York agents, Messrs. Hartley & Graham. 
D. K. F., Baltimore.—For “Sporting Sketches with Pen and 
Pencil," address the Field, 346 Strand, London. Price £1 Is. 
D. P. B., New York.—Take your inventory of goods at cost and 
charge difference between that and present market value to pro¬ 
fit and loss. 
G. M. T., Now York.— You will find an excellent game country 
about Fort Coster, Montana Territory. See a description of tho 
same in another column. 
W. W. C.. New Orleans.—We cannot act as agents for the pur¬ 
chase of dogs. Your best plan is to advertise for the dog wanted, 
or to reply to the advertisements in the paper. 
S., Danville, Ky.—We published description and illustration of 
the McDonald fishway in issue of Jan. 16th, 1879. You may ad¬ 
dress the inventor. Colonel M. McDonald, Lexington, Va. 
J. H., Mount Royal, Fla.—Clean tho part affected with warm 
water and then apply three times a day a weak alum wash, or 
lotion, of sulphate of zino, three grains to an ounoe of water. 
G. 6., Buffalo, N. Y.— Mr. M. P. MeKoou replies that photo¬ 
graphs of his cocker spaniels can be obtained of Mr. J. F. Waters, 
artist, Franklin, Delaware County, N. Y. Price 25 cents eaeb. 
Novice.— A correspondent owning a small sloop inquires of our 
readers concerning suitable cruising grounds in New York wat¬ 
ers, their dangers, special recommendations for short cruiBes, 
etc. ♦ 
A. G., Bristol, Pa.— No substitute has yet been found for the 
glass hall. A dozen or more inventions have been tried, but no 
one of them appears to hare successfully taken the place of the 
glass. 
Barnegat Sneak Box.—Richard R. Lane, Bayville, Ocean 
County, N. J., will build sneak box complete, twelve to fourteen 
feet, white cedar and oak, galvanized fastening, sail, oars, anchor 
and cable, for $35. 
R. W. S., Boston, Mass.— The extreme accurate shooting range 
of a Winchester is 600 yards. The ball will carry twice that dis¬ 
tance. For purposes mentioned the rifle and gun you name are 
amply sufficient. 
B. lb, Buffalo, N. Y.— J. Is a peepsight allowed in matches of 200 
yards ? 2. Is It considered off-hand shooting to rest the elbow 
against the body? 3. Is it necessary to fill hollow of Express bul¬ 
let? Ans. 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. No. 
J. A. O., New York.— Try the makers of yacht engines in Lib¬ 
erty street and Cortlandt street. If they have no bed-plate, you 
must have a pattern made and get one east at any foundry. W ill 
not be expensive. Take measurements from a four-horse-power 
engine In the shop. 
Maine— What is the best dog I can procure for limiting part¬ 
ridges, and also use as a watch dog? Ans. Either a setter or a 
pointer for shooting grouse over; and many dogs of both breeds 
arc excellent as watch dogs, too. 
W., Grafton, Maas.— Please give mo what information the rules 
of Forest and Stream admit of as regards the very best rifle 
for downright business and killing powers among large game ? 
Ans. The Winchester repeating rifle. 
Mrs. N. A. T., Houston, Texas.—The mocking bird lays four, 
sometimes five eggs of a cinerous blue color, marked with large 
blotchesof brown. She sits fourteen days, and generally produces 
two broods eaeb season. Sometimes when robbed of her eggs she 
will lay the third time. 
M. S., Chicago.—We have already stated our belief that a pru¬ 
dent man will not invest in $4.50 repeating rifles, no matter how 
flaming the announcements may bo. We have refused the adver¬ 
tisement of the cheap rifles you refer to,because we do not believe 
them to be desirable goeds. 
Willie W-, Williamsport, Pa.— Powdered bi-carbouate of pot¬ 
ash, one ounce; powdered white vitriol, one-quarter ounce; sub¬ 
sulphur, two ounces; lard, eight ounces— mix andruh weil into 
the skin. Continue with the Fowler's solution of arsenic, hut 
administer only after the animals have been fed. 
J. R. R., Cleveland, O.—We cannot discriminate among guns, 
saying that one is better than another. Tho general rule is that 
a man who has used only one make thinks that that is the best In 
the market.. The gun films who are represented in the adver¬ 
tising coin inns of the Forest and Stream are reliable, and fur¬ 
ther than that yon must select according to your own tastes. Any 
of the medium-priced guns sold by them—cither of domestic or 
foreign make— will last you a lifetime. 
H. W., Shelby ville, lud.— 1. What is the best- and cheapest target 
for mid and short rauge rifle shooting, guns using 45-70 cartridges? 
We have only six members, and cannot go to much expense. 
2. How can I cure my setter dog, fifteen months old, of gun-shy- 
uess? Ans. 1. Canvas stretched upon a light wooden Dams, with 
papar diagrams, would bo the cheapest target and a very service¬ 
able one, 2. Within a very short time we shall publish several 
articles on gun-shy dogs and their handling. Lot us know if you 
hare already made any attempt to cure your dog, and if so, what 
you have found to be of no service. 
Contrary Bor, Princeton, N. J.—1. Can an American go to 
England and buy a finely bred dog from an English gentleman ? 
2. How generally do we obtain highly-bred dogs from English 
kennels ? 3. Are there not men in England not of the gentry who 
breed fine dogs for sale? 4. Would it bo difficult to breed their dogs 
to the stock of the gentlemen? Ads. i. Yes, if they are willing to 
pay owner’s price. 2. Tho dogs are most of ten selected byn pur¬ 
chasing agent, 'although there arc some breeders in England with 
whom it is safe to deal by letter. 3. Yes. 4. No. 5. Large prices 
for dogs are not rare. The St. Louis Kennel Club purchased Faust, 
it is said, for $1,250, and M r. Llewellln paid Mr. Brevis $2,500 for 
tho setter Dash II. 
Charles Hallock, having closed his connection with the 
Forest and Stream Publishing Company, may now bo found at his. 
office at 61 Broadway, room 23, whore nil personal letters and com¬ 
munications should be addressed. 
