RECREATION. 



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11 -foot Special 

 Folding Canvas Boats were not satisfactory 

 until the King was produced. It's a revelation 



in boat construction Nothing like it ever made. 

 Nonsinkable Can't tip over. Puncture- 

 proof. Wear longer than a wooden boat- No 

 repairs. No cost for storage. Always ready. 



Folds into a small neat package, — carry by hand. 



Used by the U. S. Navy. They are simply won- 

 derful. A thoroughly patented article. Beware of 

 imitation. Made only by ourselves. 



A catalogue of 70 engravings and 350 testimonials 



sent on receipt of 6 cents. s0 



Mention Recreation. 



King Folding Canvas Boat Co. 



Kalamazoo, Mich., U. 5. A. 



I must say that Recreation has power to 

 stir the blood in my veins as few similar 

 magazines do. The photo reproductions 

 are sure to be a drawing card for you now 

 and in the future. 



Rev. P. B. Peabody, Hallock, Minn.. 



A genial old verse-writing Col. 

 Wrote poems about seasons vol., 



But although he sent down 



All his verses to town, 

 He couldn't sell one to a jol. 



THE HILDEBRANDT SPINNER 



For Fly Fishermen. A 

 spinner which spins, and 

 also catches fish. Strictly 

 hand-made and of the 

 best material. No swivel 

 required. Made with 

 all kinds of Feather and 

 Buck-tail flies. For sale by dealers. Sent on receipt of 25c. 



J. J. HILDEBRANDT, Logansport, Ind. 



FAY&BOWEN 



Motors & 

 Launches 



Operated by 



Gasoline Vapor 



Motors Wz to 25 H.P. 



THE Fay & Bowen Marine Motor is a revela- 

 tion to those who have used others. Reli- 

 able, safe, durable and easy to operate. 

 Remarkable speed control. Best of all, it starts 

 when you start it. No handle or crank is used. 

 Our patent igniter is absolutely unique and al- 

 ways instant and positive in action. It is really 

 the only perfect and satisfactory igniter. 



Motors complete from x% to 25 H. P. ready 

 for installation. We also build handsome 

 launches with motors installed and ready to run 

 Send for Catalogue. 



Fay & Bowen, 



28 Mill Street, Auburn, N. Y. 



"Lillian, there were 3 pieces of cake in 

 the pantry, and now there is only one. How 

 did that happen?" 



"It was so dark in there I didn't see the 

 other piece." — Exchange. 



Recreation is the finest magazine for 

 sportsmen I have ever seen. It fills the bill 

 in every way. 



H. W. Hamlyn, Melrose, Fla. 



Thanks for the Bristol steel fishing rod. 

 It is a gem. 



E. W. Jaques, Tittle Genesee, N. Y. 



HARINE GAS ENGINES 



Experts for years have ranked our engines with the highest 

 grade, and it is now being copied by other builders. We al- 

 ways endeavor to be on top and for 1903 offer an engine built 

 from brand new patterns, with NEW and ORIGINAL 

 features — just what other engines will have five years hence. 



If you Want to be in tHe lead send for catalog fully describ- 

 ing all parts, and then buy a " Rochester". 



ROCHESTER GAS ENGINE CO. 

 700 Driving Park A?e. Rochester, N. T., U. S. A. 



ACME FOLDING BOAT CO., MIAMI8BCKG. ©. 



U. S. Government who prefer our boats. 



Send for catalogue of our full line of Folding 

 Canvas Boats and Canoes, which have been 

 adopted by Governments of United States. 

 Canada and England. Just filled an order for 

 Received medal and award at Chicago World's 



Fair. Jf you investigate we will get your order. Mention Recreation. 



Acme Folding Boat Company, Miamisbvirg, O. 



