July 17, 1884 ] 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



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the United States revenue steamer Andy Johnson marked off the 

 course at an early hour. The Johnson and the propeller Michigan 

 had large parties of visiting: guests, among whom were several dis- 

 tinguished statesmen, members of the Board of Trade, and a liberal 

 sprinkling of ladies. 



At 11:15 the starting gun was fired, but none of the yachts made 

 any preparation for the race, although the Idler and Wasp had their 

 mainsails set. Then it became rumored that the majority of the 

 yachts would not sail on account of the heavy weather, and that the 

 race had been declared off. 



But the British cutter Verve made sail and commenced cruising 

 around the bar. Her graceful evolutions excited Capt. John Priinli- 

 ville, and he ordered the Wasp got under way. At 11586320 the Wasp 

 crossed the line under double-reefed mainsail and staysail and sped 

 along the course. She proved to be a marvelous seaboat. She stood 

 up beautifully before the gale and fairly flew through the water, 

 the wind abeam of her. The Verve followed, crossing the line at 

 11:38:05. The Verve was a revelation to yachtsmen. It haa been 

 predicted that she rrmld not stand a gale of wind. She didn't stand, 

 hut she laid down and skimmed along the white-capped waves with 

 the speed of an antelope. Jerry Stever, her owner, lushed himself Co 

 the rail, while his English sailing-master stood in the cock-pit at the 

 tiller. The crew of eight were lashed to prevent being washed over- 

 board. At times boat and crew were completely buried in the sea, 

 with only a portion of the mast and canvas above water. The main- 

 boom was under one third of the time. The guests on board the 

 Johnson momentarily expected to see the Verve swamp, and both 

 cutters filled with life-preservers were cleared away and made ready 

 to launch at a moment's notice. They were not needed, however. 



The Wasp rounded the first stake boat at 12:06:11 and the Verve at 

 12:15:04. In rounding the second stake the Wasp missed stays and 

 was obliged to wear around, and in doing so sprung her mainboom 

 and carried away her jib sheet. She got. around the stake at 12:47:50, 

 but was so badly disabled that she hoisted a nag and signaled for a 

 tug to tow her in. The staysail was finally set, however, and she 

 started for the finish. Oscar Krausc was on the Wasp, and in jibing 

 was swept by the mainboom into the scuppers. He was caught by the 

 heels and saved from being washed overboard. The Verve floundered 

 along and rounded the second stake at 1 :02. The Wasp finished at 

 1:23:09 and the Verve at 1:37. Archie Fisher says he has seen many 

 exciting contests on salt water, but none of them compared with 

 to day's.;exhibition. 



SA LEM T. C— None of the yachts succeeded in sailing over their 

 courses in the allotted time on Julv 4, so that the race will be sailed 

 over on Thursday, July 17, under the same regulations as the pre- 

 vious match. 



SE.A.WANHAKA CRUISE.— The secretary has issued anotice, dated 

 July 9, stating that the cruise has been indefinitely postponed, by 

 order of the commodore. Notice will be given of the time appointed. 



BAY OF QU1NTE Y.O.— At a meeting of this club on July 8, the date 

 of the animal matches was fixed for August G, the start to be at noon. 

 This will be the third race under new Lake Yacht Racing Association's 

 management; large entries are expected. The circuit fixed on is from 

 Oswego on July 30, tolviugston, Aug. 2, Belleville August G, and after- 

 ward to Cobou'rg and Toronto, all the clubs being represftot&d. The 

 prizes for the races on the 6th will be for first clas $150, $75, $30 and 

 $10; second class, $100, $50, $25 and $10; entrance fees, first class $10, 

 second class $7. 



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|^~ No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 



F. E. 'W., South Manchester, Conn.— Will five medium-size brook 

 trout live in a well? Ans. They may live but will uot grow much. 



J. M. M., Toronto.— Canyon tell me if quassia is agood repellent for 

 flies and mosquitoes? Ans. It is said to be, but we never had much 

 success with it. 



Park, Red Hook, N, Y— What disposition did Congress make of 

 the Yellowstone National Park bill? If passed, did it pass as pub- 

 lished in Forest and Stream? Ans. The bill referred to passed the 

 Senate, but is, we believe, still in the hands of the committee of the 

 House to which it was referred. 



Reader, Astoria, N. Y.— Is there 'any difference between a black 

 bass and a sea bass? Where are they found and where do they 

 spawn? Ans. The black bass is a fresh-water fish, found in lakes and 

 rivers: it spawns in June in this locality. The sea bass is a salt water 

 fish, which spawns in July and August. 



AY. S., Tampa, Fla.— Can you tell me where the orchid is to be 

 found in Florida y It resem files the passion flower rather. Ans. The 

 description is too vague. There are many members of the orchid 

 family growing in Florida. We have seen twenty in one collection, 

 and know of hone that can be said to resemble a passion flower. 



I). C, Minneapolis. — 1. Is the red snapper caught in the waters of 

 Mississippi .Sound? 3. What Is the best time to catch them? 3. Do 

 they sell readily in the markets of New Orleans and Mobile? Ans. 1. 

 They are caught in the Gulf of Mexico mainly, but some are taken 

 east of Florida. 2. In the winter and spring. 3. Yes; also, in New 

 York. 



F. W. G., Erie, Pa.— Is the preparation called "Rex Magnus" safe 

 for use? Some time ago I saw it stated in the New York papers that 

 the Board of Health had condemned its use as dangerous. I expect 

 to take in the Nepigon, etc., this season, and would like to take with 

 me something that will enable me to bring home in good condition a 



half dozen of my largest fish to astonish our local fishermen with, 

 and had thought of using Rex Magnus, but of course do not want to 

 do so unless it is perfectly safe. Ans. We believe the preparation to 

 be perfectly safe. Have used it ourselves without any ill effects, and 

 have heard it recommended by chemists in no » ay interested in its 

 sale. We believe that the Brooklyn Health Board pronounced ir 

 deleterious, but have not the particulars. 



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The personal appearance of the catfish is against him. 

 His moustache, although thin, is too prominent, and his 

 forehead altogether too wide to be in keeping with his chest 

 measurement. Then his complexion is bad, and when he 

 smiles he exposes rows of pale, gums totally destitute of 

 teeth. No, the catfish is certainly not prepossessing. But he 

 must not be judged by his looks. Beauty is but skin deep, 

 any 'way, and beneath' the dark coat of the catfish there lies 

 meat as tender as that of any fish that swims. It is time that 

 justice were done the catfish". He is humble and unobtrusive, 

 and has been content to lurk in obscurity while carp and 

 pretentious fish have paraded themselves for the admiration 

 of the ' multitude. Yet there are few of the finny family 

 worthy to be compared with him in those solid qualties 

 which fit a fish for the pan. For it is in the pan that the 

 catfish is pre-eminent. Other fish may do well enough to 

 broil, or for chowder, but who shall say that the catfish can 

 be surpassed in the pan? The S. F. Exchange and other dys- 

 peptic journals may carp at the catfish as they please, but 

 let the catfish be properly cooked and he need fear no rivalry. 

 Ho is as tender in death as he is tough in life. —Sacramento 

 {OcU.) Bee. 



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