FOREST AND STREAM 
39 ' 
The Purdey Breech-Loading Gun. 
No. 712 Market Street, Philadelphia. 
We call the attention of gentlemen desiring to buy 
the finest and best Breech Loading Guns, to the fo 1 
lowing extract from a ietter written to us by James 
Purdey, 314£ Oxford St., London, dated June 9 1874. 
“As I have stated before, in this country Binning 6 
ham work is not and has never been considered first 
class, or good; the samples are sometimes taking, but 
t,he work after very different. I believe I am now the 
only one who can show the gun in every stage in hand 
on my own premises. 
The only articles we have made for us sometimes 
are the locks; my men work for no other masters and 
are quite a select staff. The adjustment of the weight 
is a point we, or rather I ,take great pains about, and 
jf you gauge the light guns that I send out, you 
will find, although they weigh lighter, that the actual 
thickness of the barrels all round is in many cases 
stouter than very much heavier barrels of other mak¬ 
ers; this is from extra care; the ribs and furniture of- 
barrels being got out thin and regular to a weight, 
and then the barrels turned round and near as practi¬ 
cable to the thickness separately before the two are 
joined together; of course this is of great advantage. 
Most of those yon see of other makers are put to¬ 
gether in the rough or ground state and then struck 
up in shape after they are put together; this, of course, 
causes the barrels to be much stouter on the joint or 
inside, and irregular. 
The regulation of the shooting is mostly done by 
the bit with other makers; this gives good results 
while new and the polish lays circular, but when it 
wears off in a few months’ shooting, the gun goes off 
its best shooting qualities considerably. 
We draw bore our barrels in shooting, which takes 
a much longer tune; it is done by a long lead cast in 
the barrel and worked lengthways; at the same time 
round and round, thereby laying the strokes length¬ 
ways; when the gun is made to shoot by this means, 
it keeps to its shooting for a very long time. 
By the adjustment of weight we can give less recoil 
for the weight, than any gun that is made. 
I have a set of men called Strippers, (unknown as a 
separate branch), who do nothing but overlook and 
pefect the work of others—this adds to cost, but 
greatly to the quality.” 
I am, gentlemen, yours very faithfully, 
JAMES PURDEY. 
Sole agents in the United States, 
JOS. C. GRUBB & CO., 
No. 712 Market street, Philadelphia. 
SUMMER TRAVEL. 
(jliuide for the^ttnjmer Ufourist. 
NEW SUMMER RESORT. 
Cheap Excursions. 
Toronto to the Lakes of Muskoka. 
Daily Line. 
The Steamers Nipissiug- and Wenonah, 
IN CONNECTION WITH * 
The Northern Railway of Canada. 
Fare only $56—Tickets Good to Return in a Month. 
Tickets and full information to be had at the North¬ 
ern Railway offices and Agencies. 
A. P. COCKBURN, 
jly23m P. O. Toronto and Gravenhurst. 
STEAMERS TO 
Eastern Maine, New Brunswick, 
Nora Scotia, Prince Edward Island, &c. 
THE 
New York and City of Portland. 
will until October 1st leave Boston at 8 a. m., and 
Portland at 6 p. m. every Monday, Wednesday and 
Friday for Eastport, Maine, and St. John, N. B., for 
warding passengers by connecting lines to Calais, 
Maine, St. Andrews, Fredericjston and Sbediac, N.B., 
Amherst, Truro, Picton, Digby, Annapolis, Kentvillc, 
Windsor and Halifax N. S., Summerside and Char¬ 
lottetown, P. E. L, and Hawkesburg, C B. This is 
A most Desirable Route for Sportsmen, 
presenting a convenient and pleasant mode of access 
to the famous hunting and fishing grounds of the 
Eastern regions, at very moderate rates of fare. For 
circular, with map and description of the route apply 
to W. W. KILBY, Agent, 
july23m Commercial Wharf, Boston. 
Fishing and Hunting 
Reduction—Only $13. 
Boston to Moosehead Lake and Return. 
The season of business and summer travel has com¬ 
menced, and we respectfully suggest the propriety of 
obtamiu; a General Accident Policy in 
“THE TRA VELERS” 
of Hartford, the oldest company in America, writing 
yearly or monthly policies of insurance against gen¬ 
eral accideu s of business or occupation, as well as 
accidents of travel. 
“THE TRAVELERS” 
also grants all forms of [Life and endowment insur¬ 
ance, and offers peculiar inducements in its sensible 
all-cash plan, its definite, straight-forward contract, 
its ample security, its low premiums, and its good 
management. 
JAS. G. B4TTERSOIV, President. 
RODNEY DENNIS, Secretary. july23 
Green & Ailing, 
MANUFACTURERS OF 
TOP SNAP ACTION BREECH LOADING 
SHOT GUNS, 
Muzzle-loaders Altered to Breech-loaders. 
Durability and shooting qualities good as new guns. 
8 endfor Price List. 3 West Main st., Rochester, N.Y., 
ATTANTED.—Some good second hand 
VV copies of “Shot Gun and Sporting Rifle,” by 
Stonehenge. Address P., Forest and Stream, stat¬ 
ing price and condition of book 
Mr. Macdona’s Setters. 
n RA.ND YOUNG WHELPS, OF THE 
\JT above grand strain. by Macdona’s champion 
Field winner, “ Ranger.” out of “ Vaynool,” own sis¬ 
ter to Ranger. Also, whelps by Lort’s Laverack 
dog “ Jock,” out of Macdona’s “Judy,” dam of Ran¬ 
ger, and by Ranger, out of Macdona’s “ Thursk.” Also 
whelps by “Ranger,” out of Mr. Cunliffe Brooks’cham- 
pion setter “Jewell” and Mr. Garth’s Field winner, 
“Bess." 
Address G. de LandreMacdona Esq., Hilbre House, 
« est Kirby, Cheshire, England. jly 16 
P AMRAPO—Lovelier than the Bay of 
Naples; most magnificent views; the Ocean 
dimly seen in the distance; the Lighthouse; the Isl¬ 
ands dotting the bay, with their beautiful green car¬ 
pets; ships grandly passing till far out of view; 
steamers likewise receding from the sight bound 
foreign ward; yachts dancing; the gaily decorated 
barges of the boat clubs, conspicuous among which 
are the scarlet of the Tritons, the magenta of the vic¬ 
torious Argonautas, the blue of the Bayonnes, and 
the no less lively hues of the Claremonts, the Onei- 
das, and lesser crews. Do you want fishing? Here it 
is in its excellency. Old Robins’Reefs can tell you 
that around her rocky sides sport all the variety of 
fish to suit divers tastes, and in prolific supply. 
Yachts are in two hours loaded with the blue fish 
that are now so lively trolled for In these waters. 
Health reigns supreme. The census lately taken 
shows New Jersey to rank first in the United States. 
I he rate of increase of this county (Hudson) is 15 per 
c eut., in New York less than 2 per cent., Brooklyn 
°my 5 per cent. But twenty-three minutes from Lib- 
er ty street, and commutation eight cents. Houses 
and lots for sale for cash, by instalments, or terms to 
*ht. Inquire for JOSEPH KALLOCK, Forest and 
•stream office, 17 Chatham street, 
Read the Following,for the 
Best Fishing and Hunting 
RESORTS. 
On Conway Division, Eastern R. R., Brook Trout. 
Trains leave Boston 8:15 A. M. and 3:15 P. M. 
Rangely lakes, via. Farmington, Me. ) Largest 
Umbagog lakes, via. Gr Tr’k to Bethel,Me. V Brook 
Upper waters of Penobscot. ) Trout. 
Moosehead Lake, via. Dexter, Me., Lake and Brook 
Trout. 
Grand Lake Stream. [ Land locked Salmon. 
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova 
Scotia, Salmon, Sea Trout and Brook Trout. 
Trains leave Boston 8:15 A. M. and 6:20 P. M. 
Pullman cars on night trains. 
Good hunting, large and small game in all the above 
localities in their season. 
For maps, fare, tables, &c., address or call at 13 
Washington, street, Boston, Mass. 
Eastern and Maine Central R.R.Line. 
Geo. F. Field, 
Gen’l Pass. Agent. 
Chas. F. Hatch, 
Gen’l Manager. 
SAfiFOWFlMPENDENT "LINE. 
T he steamers Cambridge— 
J. P. JOHNSON, master, and KATAHDIN, W. 
R. Roix, master, leave Foster’s wharf, Boston, for Ban¬ 
gor and the intermediate landings on the Penobscot 
river, alternately, every MONDAY, TUESDAY, 
THURSDAY, and FRIDAY, at 5* o’clock P, M., con¬ 
necting at Rockland, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 
with boat for Mt. Desert, Machias and intermediate 
ports ; and at Bucksport on each arrival from Boston, 
with staves for Sedgwick, Blue Hill, Ellsworth, Cher- 
ryfield, Harrington and Calais. At Bangor coaches 
will be in readiness to take passengers to Dover, Fox- 
croft, Moosehead Lake, and intermediate points. 
Stages leave Bangor every morning for surrounding 
towns. A first-class sailing packet leaves Belfast for 
Cstine on the arrival of each boat. Staterooms can be 
engaged prior to days of sailing. 
WM. B. HASELTINE, Agent, ‘ 
July 93m No. 13 Foster’s Wharf, Boston. 
ong Branch and Philadelphia, 
Via New Jersey So. Railroad, 
COMMENCING MONDAY, JULY 27, 1874. 
eave New York from Pier 8 f N. R., foot of Rector st, 
7:00 a. m.—For Long Branch, Seabright, and High- 
mds. 
9 :45 a. m.— For Philadelphia, Long Branch, Waie- 
>wn, Tuckerton and Bridgeton. 
1:40 p. m. for Philadelphia, Long Branch, Waretown 
id Tuckerton. 
2:45 p. m. Foot 24th st., N. R. j ji or jjcmgBarnch&c 
3;30 p. m.—Pier 8, N. R. ) ° 
4:30 d. m.—For Long Branch, Waretown, &c. 
5:30 p. m.—For Long Branch and intermediate sta- 
ons. 
On SUNDAYS, leave 24th st. Pier at 9 a. pi., and 
ier 8 at 9:40 a. m. for Long Branch. Returning, ar- 
Ae Pier 8 at 6-50 p. m., 24th street Pier at 7:10 p. m. 
Fare from New York to Philadelphia, only $2 25. 
Sandy Hook Excursions. 
The steamers RIVER BELLE and JANE MOSELY, 
laving New York at!7, 9:45 a.m., 1:40,2:45 3nd3:3ffp.m. 
fford delightful excursions through the Narrows and 
own the Bay to Sandy Hook, returning to New York 
: 10:00 a. m., 12:50 and 6:40 p. m. Fare from New 
ork to Sandy Hook and return, only $1.00. jun25 
C. P. McFADDEN, W. S. SNEDEN, 
Gen. Passenger Agent. General Manager. 
Wild Animals for Sale. 
ITTE ARE IN COMMUNICATION 
V V with parties on the * North Platte who have 
uffalo Calves and Elk now on hand, for sale, and 
m furnish to order Antelope, or any other kind of 
ild animal found there. Address Proprietor For- 
bt and Stream july 23 
fttide far the Rummer f^aumk 
Coilingwood and Lake Superior. 
THE FOUR POWERFUL FIRST CLASS 
-L SIDE-WHEEL UPPER CABIN STEAMERS 
Chicora, Frances Smith , Cumberland and Algo- 
ma, running in connection, with the Northern Rail- 
wa Y Canada, leave Coilingwood every Tuesday 
and Friday, calling at Owen Sound, Bruce’s Mines, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Michipicoton, Neepigon, Silver 
Islet. Prince Arthur's Landing, and Duluth. Direct 
connections with 
Fort Garry and the Red River Country. 
This route embraces a most picturesque and enjoy¬ 
able Summer tour, wicli may be made with great com¬ 
fort and at moderate cost. Cheap excursions during 
the season. Staterooms had at Toronto. 
CHAS. PERRY, 62 King st., Toronto. 
D. MILLOY, 8 Front st,, Toronto. 
COOK, SON & JENKINS, Ag’ts, 261 Broadwav. 
ADAM ROLPH, Gen’l Agent, Toronto. 
Escape tlie Summer Heat—Goto Colorado. 
Splendid Hunting and Fishing! 
Good hotels and charming Summer Resorts. Health¬ 
restoring mineral waters, and a salubrious, invigor¬ 
ating climate. Thousands are going to Colorado this 
season, to enjoy the luxuries of'Nature amid the 
Beautiful Parks of the Rocky Mountains. 
For cheap rates and particular information address 
E. A. FORD, 
General Passenger Agent, 25 South Fourth Street, St. 
Louis, Mo., and he will cheerfully and promptly tell 
you all about it.july9 
The Stonington Line 
BETWEEN 
NEWY0RK&BOSTON. 
The Only Inside Route, via Providence. 
THE NEW AND ELEGANT STEAMERS 
Bhode Island, Capt. Wm. M. Jones, 
Narragansett, Capt. Ray Allen, 
Stonlng-ton, Capt. Jesse Mott, 
FORM THE FINEST FLEET OF 80 END 
STEAMERS LEA VLNG NEW YORK. 
Not a Irip Missed in Six Years! 
Daily from Pier 33 N. R.,foot Jay st. 
.A.T 5 P. M. 
onrnill fUnTinr The new and magnifi- 
OrLulAL ImU I luL.“““cent steamer RHODE 
ISLAND, will on and after JUNE 22d, leave Pier 30 
North River, foot Chambers street, at 12 o’clock, 
noon, and Pier foot 23 street, East River. 1 P. M.. ar¬ 
riving in Boston the same evening, affording passen 
gers a sail through 
Longlsland Sound by Daylight. 
RETURNING—Train leaves Boston at 8 P. M., 
connecting with the RHODE ISLAND at Stonington 
at 10-45 P. M., and arriving in New York at 6 A. M 
EXCURSION TICKETS to Stonington and back, 
same trip, $3. L. W. FILKINS, 
General Passenger Agent, Pier 33 North River. 
GUIDE 
To Moosehead Lake, 
AND 
Northern Maine, with Map. 
Price $1 00. For sale as follows: 
NEW YORK—Andrew Clerk & Co. 48 Maiden Lane. 
PHILADELPHIA—John Krider, cor 2d and Walnut. 
BOSTON—Bradford & Anthony, 186 Washington. 
FLOKIDA. 
TLLUSTRATING THE SCENERY POF 
i the East and West coast and interior of Florida. 
A complete set of views of St. Augustine, Gaines¬ 
ville, Central Florida, and Cedar Keys, the terminus 
of the Florida Railroad on the West coast ; New 
Smyrna, the great fishing resort ; Mosquito Lagoon 
and Indian River, the game and fish section of Flor¬ 
ida—the hunter’s Paradise ; the only pictures ever 
given of the wonderful Lake Okeechobee, the largest 
lake in the South ; a few views of the Seminole In¬ 
dians ; characteristic pictures of people, and the pe¬ 
culiar semi-tropical vegetation ; principal points of 
interest along the St. John and Ocklawaha rivers. 
These views give one a correct idea of the most de¬ 
sirable portions of Florida. 
Sent, post-paid, on receipt of price. 25 cts. each; 
$2 50 per dozen ; $10 for five dozen ; $18 per gross, 
jly23 CHAS K, OBER. wn.. 
Springers! Springers!! 
T HAVE THREE PUPS OF THE FINEST 
1 blood, from my thoroughbred bitch, and sired by 
Pattison’s lin orted dog “ Bose.” Parties desiring 
a dog for woodcock or grouse, and at the same time 
a splendid retriever for duck, can now secure one that 
it will be a pleasure to own. Price $20. 
j uly 23 _ E. E. PHELPS, Auburn, N, Y. 
“ The Culexifuge is indeed an Insect-Driver, 
for amid clouds of Mosquitoes I Ashed unharmed.” 
[trade mark.] 
CULEXIFUGE, 
Sportsmans Friend; 
A SURE PROTECTION 
Against the attacks of Mosquitoes, Black Flies, Fleas 
and Ants. In pocket bottles. For sale by 
235 C. N. CRITTENTON & CO., 7 Sixth Av„ N.Y. 
TTNTOIV PLACE HOTEL, 
EUROPEAN PLAN. 
THOS. RYAN & SON, 
BROADWAY. COR. FOURTEENTH STREET. 
East End Hotel, 
LONG BRANCH, N. J., 
L. 13. SMITH «&> Co., Lesses. 
Rates, $2 50 to $3 00 per day, including Board and 
Room Special attention paid to Excursionists. 
REGULAR DINNER, $1. THERE IS ALSO A 
IVice Lunch Hoom, 
attached to the establishment. june 253m 
Congress Hall, 
LONG BRANCH, N. J., 
One Minute’s Walk from the Beach. 
Board, OO per Bay. 
N. T. JUDD, Manager. 
Laird’s Mansion House, 
LONG BRANCH. 
WM. L. MclNTIRE, Proprietor 
WANY IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDED: 
New Parlors, New Piazzas, Reading Rooms, etc. 
Terms reasonable. je253m 
Central Hotel, 
LONG BRANCH, N. J., 
O PEN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR.— 
Liberal arrangements will be made with guests 
for the FALL AND SPRING. Rooms thoroughly 
heated. Address H. C. SHOEMAKER, Prop’r., 
jun253m East Long Branch P. O., N. J. 
Ashland House, 
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., RODGERS & WILKINS, 
Proprietors. _jly94t 
W ILLIAMSON HOUSE, LACKAWAXEN, PIKE 
CO , Pa.—rebuilt and just opened for the sum¬ 
mer. Located on the Delaware river, in the midst of 
charming scenery, deer huntigg, trout, bass, lake 
trout and pickerel, The house is new, clean and com¬ 
modious. Board $8 per week. Wagons and Carriages 
to hire. 
july 16 JOHN S. WILLIAMSON, Prop. 
hearts far ^jtartimen. 
Rossin House, Toronto, Canada. 
SHEARS & SON, Proprietors. 
This house is a favorite resort for gentlemen sports- 
men from all parts of the United States and Canada. 
F orest house, at stark’s falls, foot 
of the Bog. O. J. Pelsue, Proprietor. Boats and 
experienced guides furnished to sporting parties at 
reasonable rates. P. O. address, Colton, St. Law¬ 
rence Co., N. Y. 
OOARD NEAR TWIN LAKES, FOUR HOURS 
from N. York, via. Harlem R. R., and convenient 
to depot, stores, churches and post office. Address 
FRED COOPER, “Locust Hill Farm,” Ashley Falls, 
Berkshire county, Mass. 
OREAT FALLS OF POTOMAC, MONTGOMERY 
U* county, Maryland, 16 miles from Washington. D. 
C., 7 miles from Rockville, Md. Best bass fishing on 
upper Potomac. Hotel accommodations excellent—$2 
per day; $9 per week. Address GARRETT & MAUS, 
(Cromehn Hotel) Offutt’s x Roads, Md. jell6 
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, 
1 NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK. 
J. I. FULTON, Jr., Proprietor. 
Special rates to Boarders. 'ell6m 
lit PoftlFGlDini BEAUTIFUL SEA VIEWS, 
HI rcflili dliu -splendid Fishing, Bathing, 
Boating, 22 minutes from New York. Opposite the 
station—shade and lawn. Board only $6 00 to $8 00. 
Inquire of station master for HENRY HOE. _ 
W ANTED—IN A PLEASANT LOCALITY, ONE 
mile from Greenwood Lake and three hours 
from N. Y., a few families to board: panic prices. J . 
B. WILSON, West Milford, Passaic county, N -T. 
Trout! Trout!! Trout!!! 
Tf'XCELLENT EAMILYBOARD at reasonable rates; 
mountain scenery; healthiest part of New York, 
at “ Maple Grove;” hot and cold baths, milk, &c.; 
large rooms, and plenty of trout in the famous “Nev 
ersink.” Fine drives. Only seven hours from the 
city by Oswego Midland Railroad. Trout for sale at 
$5 per 100. Addres., ALEX. HERRON, 
Neversjnk Flats, Sullivan county, New York. 
\ gOr come to Fallsburgh and hire team out. * juil 
Foxcroft Exchange, 
oxeroft and. Dover Village, Me. 
I S NOW OPEN for permanent and transient board¬ 
ers. The house is new, and is in one of the most 
attractive villages in New England, near Sebec Lake, 
with its steam and sailboats, and extensive land-locked 
salmon fish-works, and on the immediate border of 
extensive forests. It is also surrounded by splendid 
mountain scenery, broad lakes and noble trout streams. 
The stable is stocked with good teams. A large farm 
is connected with the house, which fully supplies the 
table. Daily communication with Moosehead Lake 
Telegraph near house, and two daily mails. Prices 
moderate. Refers to J. F. Jefferds, R. R, Mail ser¬ 
vice, Boston, P. O. P. M. JEFFERDS, Prop’r. 
The Crossmon House, 
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N. Y. 
C. CROSSMON & SON, PROPRIETORS. 
T his house, recently rebuilt and ele- 
gantly furnished, is now open for visitors. It is 
located in one of the most delightful places in the 
Thousand Islands region, commanding an extensive 
view of the St. Lawrence river and the islands, 
and offers every facility for the comfort and enjoy¬ 
ment of guests. Outfits for boating, hunting and fish¬ 
ing parties. Music by a fine band. Steamers for the 
Bay connect at Cape Vincent with the Rome, Water- 
town and Ogdensbnrg Railroad. juy!6 
W ANTED—By a gentleman of pro¬ 
fessional nautical education—position as Ed¬ 
itor, Assistant or Special on a sporting paper. Naval 
architecture, yachting and boating specialties. Could 
in a couple of months put in some capital. Best ref¬ 
erences. Good hand at sketching regattas, etc. Sal¬ 
ary moderate. Address C. P. K., 919, Chestnut st., 
Phila.,Pa. july 9 
