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RECREATION. 



WHAT THEY SAY OF THE PREMIUMS. 



The Bristol rod you sent me for sub- 

 scriptions to Recreation arrived safe. I 

 am unable to express my gratitude for 

 such a fine premium. It is the only rod, 

 to my notion, perfect in every detail. You 

 certainly have been more than generous to 

 me, and I feel as though I am somewhat 

 selfish in accepting so many beautiful 

 presents from you for so little work in re- 

 turn, a Lefever shot gun and an elegant 

 gun cabinet being received prior to the 

 rod. I trust I may always be of some 

 value to you in sending you subscriptions 

 to the best magazine published, not alone 

 for the compensation I receive from doing 

 so, but because Recreation deserves it. 

 Thank you most heartily for your gen- 

 erosity. 



L. Van Vleck, Waterloo, la. 



The Arkansas Traveler canoe has ar- 

 rived from J. H. Rushton, and is the pret- 

 tiest boat we have in the club. It is ex- 

 tremely graceful in its lines, handsome in 

 finish, and is proving a speedy paddler. 

 For boats of this class it is far ahead of 

 anything we have on the river in this 

 vicinity. Its extreme lightness will be of 

 great benefit to us for pleasure, as well as 

 in the races, for it is easy to handle at all 

 times. Thank you for sending me such a 

 beautiful premium. 



Edward S. Towne, Holyoke, Mass. 



I received the can of Laflin & Rand's 

 smokeless powder you sent me for 2 yearly 

 subscriptions. Have given it a thorough 

 trial, and I am much pleased with the re- 

 sults. It gives high velocity, a close and 

 regular pattern and little recoil. It is ab- 

 solutely smokeless, clean, quick and 

 strong ; easy to load, and it give good re- 

 sults in cheap shells with cheap wadding. 

 Have used several different kinds of 

 smokeless powder, and think L. & R. 

 superior to them all. 



Geo. W. Nellis, Dannebrogg, Neb. 



I have received the Forehand hammer- 

 less gun which you sent me as a premium 

 for subscriptions to Recreation, and it is 

 a beauty. It is far beyond my expecta- 

 tions. It compares favorably with any $60 

 gun, both in shooting qualities and ap- 

 pearance. Please accept my thanks for 

 sending me such a fine gun for the little 

 work I did for you. 



J. J. Austin, Jackson, Mich. 



I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the 

 receipt of the Korona camera sent me for 

 the club of subscribers. It is a fine instru- 

 ment. I do not see how you can put such 

 a grand prize in your list for so few sub- 



scriptions. I am delighted with it. I also 

 thank the Gundlach Optical Company for 

 their promptness in sending it. 



Chas. Engler, Erie, Pa. 



The Syracuse hammerless shot gun 

 which you gave me as premium for sub- 

 scriptions to Recreation is first class in 

 every particular. It is the best gun I ever 

 owned. My friends all say it is the finest 

 gun they ever saw. It fits me perfectly, 

 and the shooting qualities are all that can 

 be desired. 



F. Kingsley, Wakefield, R. I. 



I am in receipt of the Stevens Ideal No. 

 44 rifle you sent me as a premium for se- 

 curing subscribers to Recreation, and 

 thank you for it. The rifle is a little beau- 

 ty, an excellent shooter, and in every re- 

 spect all the manufacturers claim for it. 



Fred. A. Porter, Jr., Rumford Falls, Me. 



Received Ithaca gun as premium and 

 find it A. No. 1 in every respect. It is far 

 beyond my expectations. 1 have shown it 

 to several sportsmen, and 3 or 4 are now 

 canvassing for subscriptions, so you may 

 expect some more clubs. 



Geo. Baxter, Winnepeg, Man. 



I received the Hawkeye camera you 

 were kind enough to send me for the new 

 subscriptions. It is far beyond my ex- 

 pectations, and is a perfect instrument. 

 Please accept my sincere thanks for this 

 beautiful gift. 



Harry Hamilton, Atlantic City, N. J. 



Accept my sincere thanks for the Bull's- 

 Eye Kodak which you sent me as a pre- 

 mium for subscriptions. It is elegant in 

 finish, and everyone admires it. It fully 

 repays me for the little time I spent in 

 earning it. 



Chas. A. Naher, Akron, Ohio. 



Please accept my sincere thanks for the 

 gift, as I can call it nothing else. I have 

 given it a good trial and am perfectly satis- 

 fied with it. There is no better single bar- 

 rel gun made than the Davenport. 



C. H. Flint, Helena, Mont. 



The gramophone you sent me as a pre- 

 mium for subscribers to Recreation suits 

 me well. I feel amply paid for my 

 trouble. All my friends who have heard it 

 say it is the best they ever heard. 



Iris D. Freeman, Harmony, N. S. 



I received the Bo-Peep camera O. K. 

 It is far beyond my expectations and does 

 fine, distinct work. Everyone who sees it 

 is surprised at its beautiful appearance 

 and the way in which I got it. 



B. Limkin, Proctorknott, Minn. 



