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mainsails are both used with the same mizzen, the position 
of the sails being changed so that both will balance preperly. 
In cruising, the mast is fitted to lower by means of a line 
from the well. Yn one method the brass band to which the 
‘blocks are fastened is fitted with two lugs or trunnions, at 
the height of the deck. These lugs engage in two hooks 
“screwed to the deck, at the after end of the tabernacle, being 
raised by a heel rope led over a sheave in the heel of the 
mast, thence through a sheave on the attcr side of the mast 
above deck, and thence through a sheave forward of the 
tabernacle, giving a very powerful purchase. By another 
plan the mast is hoisted by a purchase made fast at the stem 
head ard also to the mast above the deck. With either of 
these arrangements, no forestay is need: d. To set the mast 
“at the fore end of the tabernacle, no lugs are required, bul a 
chock is dropped into the bottom to prevent the heel 
from coming aft, and the purchase is used to bring the mast 
upright and hold it there. 
A. C. A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 
AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION. ; 
: : BPXECUTIVE Orrics, Albany, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1884. 
ese will be a mee.ing of the Executive Committee of the Asso- 
eh a itear at the Delevan House, Albany, N. Y.,on Saturday, Uct. 
“4,4 + tks 
“All members of the Association are cordially invited to present, 
either in person or by letter, any suggestions or ideas for the action 
ef tie Commi tee that ihey may deei of benefit to the Association, 
By order of the Commodore. C. A. Nein, Secretary A. U. A. 
ROCHESTER C. C.—Editor Forest and Stream: Rochester re- 
ports an increased interest in cavoeing. the meet having supplied the 
neces-ary spice. Our Captain, Rear-commodore Andrews, has pre- 
sented a silver cup, to be sailed for in a series of races, the win- 
ner to be the owner, For these races the average system has been 
adopted, and the first race was sail-a September 11. Three entries 
were made: Rowena, Rew, Class B; Eleanor, angle, Class B; Bertha, 
Mellen, Class A. Course. 3 miles, triangular, Sail area limited. 
Olasss A, 5Uft.: Class B, 75ft. The wind was anything but satisfactory, 
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FOREST AND STREAM. 
heavy squalls and calms alternating. The Rowena was the only 
canos to finish, the Bertha having spilled her crew at the first buoy, 
and the Hleanor losing her mainsail at the same poirt. Rowena’s 
lime 1:07:30. The fall races will occur Oct. 9, at Iroudequoit Bay.— 
THLEANOR. 
BAYONNE ©, ©. This club held their first annual regatta on Sept. 
18,in a high northwest wind, which caused a change in the pro- 
gramme. A number of canoes were on hand at the club house on 
Newark Bay, among them some from Newark. and several boais of 
the New York C.C. The paddling race, 34 miles, was won by F. B. 
Collins, B. C. C.,in the Mist ‘The sailing race, 3 miles, was won by 
Cc. V. R. Schuyler. N. Y. C C., in the Pirate. 
KNICKERBOCKER C, C.—Atthe regatta of this club on Saturday 
next, one sailiiig rice will be open to canocists not belonging to the 
club. Tue reinaining races are open to the club members only, The 
club house is at 152d street. North River. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
PornrseR.— See note on rail shooting in our Game Bag columns. 
Minus 28.—Wecan supply back numbers of any date you wish. 
J. H., Piiladelphia.—Audress the party ab No. 230 Goswell-road, 
London, En land. 
. D. L.—New York law provides that you may shoot ruffed grouse 
after Sept. 1, squirrels after Aug. 1 and quail after Nov. 1. 
A, F., New York.—Go to Fuller’s at Meacham Lake, orto the Forge 
House, via Boonville. You will be too laie for trout fishing. 
R M., Good Ground.—For ruffed grouse try Rockland county. We 
do not know where you can find the grouse and ducks in conjunction. 
JW. C.—1. Quail will not be in season before Noy. 1 in this State 
For the other birds try the vicinity of Monticello, Sullivan county 
2. We cannot refer you to any one from whom you could hire a dog 
for a fortnight. 
H. B., White House.—1. Try Wm. Lane’s, Good Ground, Long 
‘Island. 2. Non-pedigreeu very frequently make good ones; the excel- 
lence has to have a beginning somewhers. 3. The names of shot you 
give aretrade marks. 4, Cast barrels are not so strong as the twist 
and others. 
OC. R. G. Salamanca, N. Y.—Please inform mé what the law is in 
regard to bringing game vo the States from Canada. Ans, The law 
provides that “the export of deer, wild turkeys and quail in the car- 
cass or parts thereof, is nereby declared unlawful and prohibited, 
and any person exporting or attempting to export any such articles, 
shall, for each such offense, incur a penalty of $100, and the articles 
| 80 attempted to be exported shall be forfeited, and may, on reason- 
157 
able cause of suspicion of intention to export the same, be seized by 
any officer of customs, and 1f such intention ba proved, shall be 
dealt with as for breach of the customs laws.” 
A, W,, Massillon, O,—The Persian insect powder will keep fleas 
off from cogs. It can be had at drugstores. Rub in well. We know 
of nosneb gun. Other query will be answered next week. 
J.C. G.—1, You do not state distance at which gun performance 
was made, but if ib was thirty or fortv yards, the pattern was all that 
could be desired. 2, The thick felt wad will answer admirably. 3. 
You will find better results from the use of brass shells. 
E W. P., New Bedford, Mass.—The wild rice will undoubtedly prove 
an attraction for the wildfowl if you can suceeed in making it grow 
Write for seed to Charles Gilchrist, Port Hope, Ont. The rice should 
be sown in the fall. Rabbits would stay cn the island, but it is ques- 
tionable if the birds would. 
H. Q., Falmouth, Mass.—1. Should one feed pups (just weaned and 
after) on hot food? 2. Can a person who has had no experienceraise 
app? 8. Have any of Nimrod’s (champion) get taken first prizes at 
beneh shuws, or won in field trials, or in any way made themselyes 
famous? Ans. 1. Warm, but not hot, 2. Yes. 3. We have norecord 
of any. 
B. H. J., Boston, Mass,—Ans. 1. For eligible guide who is familiar 
with the Moosehead Lake and West Brancho the Penobscot regions, 
put yourself in communication with the proprietor of the Mt. Kineo 
House, Moosehead Lake, Me. 2. You will find large game there and 
grouse. 8. The fishing will be over Oct.1. For digest of the game 
laws, write to H, M. Stilwell, Bangor. 
J. L. §.—L have used my split bamboo rod for two wesks’ fishing 
this summer and twoweeks of listsummer lLastweek I revarnished 
it (the first time since I bought it) and it looks very well; but [am not 
certain that it should not have another coat or two, or will the one be 
sufficient? Ans. If the varnish is not cracked it will be best to let it 
remain, If it needs varnishing send it to the maker, as it will then 
be properly done. 
Constant SUBSGRIBER.—Is it too late to fish for black bass about 
Oct. 15, and if not what, in your judgment, would be the best bait to 
use at that time? also, please inform me how crayfisa are kept alive? 
are they kept in water or in moss? also. how can I tell an Oswego 
from a black bass? Ans. Itis not too late, The best is the dobson or 
helgramite, crayfish, frogs, and minnows are also good. Crayfish 
may be kept in wet moss. The big-mouth black bass has the maxil- 
lary bone very long and it reaches behind the eye; the small-mouth 
has it Shorter, it comes below the front or middle of the eye. The 
“Oswego,” as you miscall it. is the big-mouth; it has no fine scales 
on its dorsal fin as tne other has; bold the fish to the light to see this. 
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Turfmen, Horse Railroads, Manufacturers, 
Coal Mine Companies, Tray’g Hippodromea 
and Menageries, and others handling stock, 
with perfect success. 
Humphreys’ Veterinary Manual, (30 pp.) 
sent free by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents. 
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fulremedy known. Price $1 per vial, or5 vials and 
Jarge vial of powder for $5, sent post-free on ra- 
ceipt of price. Humphreys’ Homeo. Med. Co, 
, lust, Catalogue free] 109 Fulton St.. N.Y. 
The “Mayer” Minnow Casting and Trolling Rod. 
This rod is made from specifications furnished by Professor Alfred M. Mayer, 
staunchness and the delicacy of its action. 
Its proportions were reached after a long series of 
experiments, the object of which was to obtain a section bamboo rod of about 9 ounces that would feel light in the hand, be well balanced, 
not throw off a delicately mouthed minnow in making long casts, and finally after striking the bass would have enough spring and flexi- 
bility to afford the angler the same pleasure as that given him when playing a bass on a fly rod. 
The rod has two tips, one 6 inches shorter than the other; the shorter tip is used for trolling and in casting when wading, 
This rod has been thoroughly tested in both lakes and quick water, and anglers who have used it are unqualified in praises of its 
ABBEY & IMBRIE. 
Manufacturers of Fine Fishing Tackle 
48 and 50 Maiden Lane, New York City. 
SILK WORM 
BE. DATASA, 85 Broadway, N. Y., 
Calls the attention of the trade and dealers in fishing tackle 
Valencia Silk Worm Gut in all grades, long and extra long, and from Extra Heayy Salmon 
Sample thousand, 10 different grades, from extra heavy to tine, $5.00. 
Gut to Extra Fine. 
For price list address 
F. LATASA, 81 New St., Rooms 438 & 45, N. Y. 
SPECIALTIES 
Russian Water Proof. 
Fishing Tackle. 
Rods, Reels, Lines, Arti- 
ficial Baits 
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 
The only non-oxydizer made that will prevent 
iron, steel and metal from rusting when exposed to 
salt water. The covtents of one bottle will keep a 
gun in good cordition one year. a 
The best article known for keeping out wet and 
preserving the leather. 
GUN OIDE. 
GUT. 
to his extensive assortment ot 
package. 
Price 25 Cents. catalogue. 
Price 50 Ceats. 
, 
JAS. EF. MARSTERS, 
55 Court Street, Brooklyn. 
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER OF 
EF'ine F'ishing VTackilie. 
First Quality Goods at lower prices than any other house in America. 
Brass Multiplying Reels with Balance Handles, first quality and fine finish, 75ft., $1.00; 1208t., $1.25; 
180ft., $1.50; 240f6., $1.75; 300ft., $2.00; 450ft., $2.25: 600ft., $2.50. Any of the above Reels with Drags, 
26 cts, extra; nickel plated; 50 cts. extra. . : : ; 
nickel plated, 50 cts. extra. Marster’s celebrated Hooks snelled on gut, Limerick, Kirby Limerick, 
Sproat, Carlisle, Chestertown, O’Shaughnessy, 
Single gut. 12 cts. per doz.; double, 20 cts. 
2 Single Gut Trout and Black 
Twisted Leaders, 3 length, 5 cts.; treble twisted, 3 length,10 cts. Trout Flies, 60 cts. per doz. Black Bass 
Flies, $1.00 per doz. Trout and Black Bass Bait Rods, $ft. long, $1.25 to $5.00. a 3 
Fly Rods, 10ft long, $1.50 to $10.00. Also forty-eight different styles of rods for all kinds of fishing. 
Samples of hooks, leaders, etc., sent by mail on receipt of price in money or stamp. Send stamp for 
Brass Click Reels, 20yds., 50 cts.; 30yds., 75 cts.; 60yds., $1.00; 
rh Aberdeeen, Sneak Bent, and all other hooks, 
er doz.; treble, 30 cts. per doz ; put up one-half dozen in a 
ass Leaders. lyd., 5 cts.; 2yds,, 10 cts.; 3yds., 15 cts. Double 
Trout and Black Bass 
Established 20 years. Open Evenings. J. F. MARSTERS, 55 Court St., Brooklyn. 
rs YW OO C EZ’ Ss 
Patent “Perfect” Brass Shells, 
MANUFACTURED BY 
Flies for all Waters 
Special patterns tied to order 
Powdered Areca Nut. 
Price 50 Centa. 
A safe and infallible remedy for WORMS in DOGS. 
APPLETON & LITCHFIELD 
304 Washington St., Boston, Mas~. 
Delaware Shot Shells. 
THREE GRADES. 
Imperial Flea Powder. 
Price 50 Cents. 
For the destruction of Fleas and vermin on dogs 
and other animals, 
The aboye are put *p under ry supervision by 
one of the best chemists in the United states, and 
each is guaranteed as represented. Sample con- 
taining one package of each sent on receipt of $1.50 
in stamps or postal note. 
I keep in stock a full line of 
Spratt’s Medicines for Dogs. 
HENRY C, SQUIRES, 
No. 178 Broadway, N. ¥. 
OLD RELIABLE ST 
(MPROVED.) 
We are the Sole Owners Ae 
and Manufacturers of the © = 
Stover Pumping Windmills 
Quality Unsurpassed. 
Prices lower than any other. 
Delaware Cartridge Co, 
Suburban 
WILMINGTON, for Railroads, Villages, 
houses, Lawns, Dairies. Brick Yards, 
DA LAWARE. Draioing, Irrigating, ete.. as well as 
: Geared Windmills of all sizes, for 
running Grinders, Shellers, Saws, ete. 
. J. D, BROWER, 22 College Piace, NY. —— 
WI | iD RIC Pea ao een City, Agent for Pennsylvania, N. Y. and N. J. 
TINE, Janesville, Wis, Freeport Machine Co., Freeport, Il,, 0. 8. A. 
AW 
KYNOCH & CO., Birmingham, Eng. 
These shells are made of extra fine thin phable metal, with reinforced base; are adapted to either 
Winchester or Wesson No 2 primers. Can be reloaded as often as any of the thicker makes. Cost 
only about half a» much. Weight less than paper shells. They shoot stronger and closer, and admit 
of a heavier charge, as owing to the thin metal mside diameter is nearly two gauges larger. Load 
same as any brass shells, using wads say two sizes larger than gauge of shells. Or can be effectually 
crimped with tooland straighten out to original shape when discharged The crimping tool also 
acts as a reducer, an adyantaze which will be appreciated by all experienced sportsmen, Sample 
shells will be mailed (without charge) to any sportsmen’s club or dealer, and prices quoted to the trade 
only. For sale in any quantity by gun dealers generally, or shells in case lots only, (2,000), and crimpers 
not less than one dozen, by 
HERMANN BOKER & CO., Sole American Agents, 
101 & 103 Duane Street, New York. 
GUONS FOF A Fart 
We offer a better spread in guns this year than ever before, consisting in part of the Parker 
Trap Guns (for which we are sole agents), the Colt Club and other Colt Guns, Harrington 
& Richardson’s Guns and Revolvers, Eros James & Co.’s Invincibie, Triumph, Trap, Never 
Miss and other grades, and the Great American Single Gun, called the Field, with top lever 
and all improyemeuts. 
cannot ailord te buy fine double guns. 
Webley, Hollis and other makes which we offer at less than half price. 
catalogue. 
The Field Gun costs but a trifle, and is designed for boys or men who 
Besides the aboye we have a smal! job lot of guns of 
Send stamp for 
H. & D. FOLSUM, 15 Murray Street (P. O. Box 1114), New York. 
