quite Jow amidships and would insist on shipping a wave or two at 
the foot of each of the Jarger rapids. 
At noon they pulled up at the picturesque little town of Barryville, 
opposite Shohola, at the head of the falls of that name. Barryville 
is simpry a row of houses and. stores close to the tow-path of thé 
canal, existing entirely on the traffic of the boatmen passing through 
the locks there, The hungry and rather moist crew sought the cover 
of a small and shabby house, to which they had been directed with 
but small hopes of any decent food. But a happy disappointment 
was in store for them, for the proprietor, a rough diamond, speedily 
set beforé them a most bountiful and excellent meal, waiting on 
them himself and pressing each to eat to such an extent that all felt 
liks oyerfed pigs on arising from the table. By that time the rain 
was pouring down, the first wet day on the cruise, and the party 
made themselves comfortable on the rough bench under the porch, 
smoking and watching the canal boats constantly passing. 
Just opposite a picturesque stream, spanned by a crazy rural 
bridge, poured its foaming water into the canal over quite a fall, 
making a charming picture framed in the surrounding pine-coyered 
hills. The clouds broke away, the rain ceased, and once more they 
took to their boats with anticipations of a very exciting afiernoon, 
which were most fully realized. From this point, beginning at Sho- 
hola Falls, to within two miles of Port Jervis, the river flows between 
high mountains, the rocky gorges being grand and picturesque in the 
extreme, The stream was filled with rocks and the current most 
swift, with many sharp rifts and several of the heaviest rapids on the 
river. Shohola Falls were passed in safety, though it required no 
little skill to avoid the many great rocks which blocked the way at 
every turn. 
An early camp was decided on, as all were tired with the constant 
strain on eye and nerve. Stopping for a short rest under a high 
bridge not far from Flagstone, the two H.’s went up to a canal store 
for milk, eges, etc. They returned witha very sad story. <A little 
ehild had fallen from the bridge during the thunderstorm and been 
drowned, the body having been just recovered and laid in the house 
to which the eanoeists had gone. During their absence the others 
were visited by the many curious canal men, one of whom was unique 
in his oaths and questions. O. had the principal benefit of his con- 
versation, and he ayverred that never before in all his many experi- 
sues had he met the equal of this preposterously blasphemous 
wede. 
A very pleasant camp was made that night on a shelving rock close 
under the bank of the Pennsylvania shore. The space was small, and 
the boats were grouped closely and cosity together. A delightful 
little waterfall near by furnished delicious water, and a happy even- 
ing was passed. Next morning it was found that the bottom of F.’3 
paper boat was pretty well worn through, and quite a late start was 
made to enable him to patch up. The sun poured down, nearly roast- 
ing the crews before they could get away from the hot rocks, and 
they were most thankful to at last find themselves rushing down the 
rift just below the camp. Thet morning’s paddle to Port Jervis was 
ashort and merry one, for they ran the three worst rapids on the 
river without a mishap, except a little water shipped. 
First came Mongaup Falls; then Butler’s Falls, at the foot of which 
the waves were so high as to entirely hide the boats from one another 
at every successive plunge. In these rapids fortunately there was 
plenty of water, and there was nothing specially to be feared except- 
ing being swamped by the great seas: but the excitement was in | 
tense and the relief of mind great at lhe completion of each. The 
river scenery here was magnificent, ereat granite cliffs towering on 
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either side, the narrow strip of blue sky visible overhead and below 
the black waters of the river crested with great ridges of foam. 
Last, but not least, was Sawmill, Rift, just above the railroad bridge, 
and the final drop of the river, as it entered the open country about 
Port Jervis. The rate of speed for at least a quarter of a mile was 
immense, the shores seemed to fly past and the waves at the bottom 
seemed yeritable mountains as the canoes plunged through, Land- 
ing below the bridge to bail out they put to flight several wondering 
boys who, it turned out, had mistaken the canoeists for veritable In- 
dians. They were coaxed back with difficulty, giving the information 
that Port Jervis was but a mile away around the great bluff. A most 
perilous run of two days had been made without serious mishap, 
and it was with a sense of relief that they paddled a quiet mile fo 
port, as they were sated for a while at least with rapids. 
[moO BE CONTINUED. | 
THE GALLEY FIRE. 
MORE ABOUT MUSHROOMS, 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
Is not the mushroom described by J. Garlick in “Galley Fire” the 
ordinary horse mushroom? I have seen them about the size he men- 
tions. He will find them described in any of the works on the edible 
fungi. WINDWARD. 
Nrweort, R. I. 
COOKING CORN. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
In the “Galley. Fire” it is directed to cook corn from twenty min- 
utes to one hour. Green eorn should only be cooked from ten to fif- 
teen minutes; too much boiling destroys the sweetness, As soon as 
a grain can be lifted with a fork whele from the cob the corn is done. 
vi Us 
NEW YORK.C. C.—The entries for the race of Oct. 18 were Guenn, 
Com. Whitlock; Dot, C, B, Vaux; Tramp, C. J. Stevens; Surge, H O. 
Bailey; Freak, C. V.R. Schuyler. All started under reefed sails, the 
eourse being from the float to buoy 17, then to stake off mouth of 
Kills, and home, 3 miles. Guenn won, with Dot second, Surge third. 
The roadbed of the new Rapid Transit railroad is now graded under 
the clubhouse, and the latter will be moved outside the tracks. 
Psyche has been hauled out for repairs, prior to her fourth cruise to 
Florida. She will have company this winter in the shape of the Dot, 
which has been sold to go to Florida also, What her owner will do 
without his ‘better half,’ with whom he has cruised for six seasons, 
is the question that is agitating their friends at present, 
SPRINGFIELD C, C.—This club has just adopted a very neat badge, 
we suppose to be distributed among the colony at Squaw Point next 
August. Itis of white ribbon with the club flag printed in gold and 
colors, and is suspended from a bar in the form of atrident. Remem- 
bering the wanderings of several badges at the last camp, we sug- 
gested that the words '‘not transferable’? be added. Mr. Shedd has 
Bue his canoe to Mr. Proctor of the Howard C. C., and will build an- 
other. 
HARVARD CG. C.—The fall races were held on Oct. 18, on the Charles 
River, starting from the Union boat house. The entries for the sail- 
ing race were F, A Proctor and BE. V. Abbott, class A; Tarantula, 
E, G. Rand, and Beatrice, Theodore Dunbar, class B. The wind was 
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very light. Abbott was ruled out in class A for using the paddle. 
Tarantula won in class B, The paddling races were postponed owing 
to thelateness of the hour. The prizes were silk flags, 
EXCHANGE OF CANOE PHOTOS.—Douis Sahm, 52 N. Market 
street, Nashville, Tenn., would like to exchange photographs with 
other canoeists. 
SAN FRANCISGCO.— Oakland now has a fleet of seven canoes, three 
being housed in the old boathouse on Oakland Creek, once belonging 
to the Mystic B. C. 
answers to Qorrespondents. 
Ss" No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents, 
A. B., Cleveland,—See addresses in our advertising columns, 
22 B,—There is no one nearer than Plainfield to whom you can 
apply. 
8. D. M.—Go down to Barnegat. N.J. See notes on that point, in 
issue of Oct, 16, page 226. 
H.K. T., Chicago.—A chart of the Richelieu River is published by 
the Canadian government, Write to the Land Office, Ottawa, Canada. 
J. M. E., Sinclairville, N. J—The insect you inclose is a partridge 
fly. It is commonly found onruffed grouse, quail, hawks, owls, and 
some herons. ; 
B.C. C., Holt, Mich.—The rifle is an excellent arm. It will “stand 
the racket,”’ if by that you mean that it will be serviceable. We do 
not know the trajectory. 
AmATEUR.—1, Try Sussex county. 2, Consult our advertising 
columns for names of beagle breeders, 3. The best ayerage load 
adapted to your wants is probably 3drs. powder and 1oz. No, 8 shot. 
4. There is no perceptible difference in the excellence of the best 
brands of the seyeral manufacturers. 
H. E. 8,, Sparta Centre, Mich —1. To render fabrics fireproof, wash 
a concentrated neutral solution of tungstate of soda, diluted with 144 
water, and then mixed with 3 per cent. of phosphate of soda. 2. 
Chokeboring will make your gum shoot closer. In shooting buckshot 
from a chokebore, the pellets should be so arranged in layers that 
they will chamber nicely in the point of most constricted choke. 3. 
The article is serviceable. 
PUBLISHER’S DEPARTMENT. 
, Thenew Racine hunting boat advertised this week possesses novel 
and attractive features. The bow-facing oar attachment deserves 
special notice, being simple and effective.—Adv. 
LeaTHEeR Keep Dry, advertised in another column under the head 
of ‘‘No Rubbers Needed.” is an article almost indispeusable to sports- 
men, softening the leather of boots and shoes and making them 
waterproof; also adding much to their wearing capacity. H. C. 
Squires has it for sale in this city.—Adv. 
But of all books be sure to read ‘‘Woodcraft.”” See advertisement 
elsewhere.— Adv, 
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The “Mayer” Minnow Casting and Trolling Rod, 
This rod is made from specifications furnished by Professor Alfred M. Mayer, who with this rod and an lmbrie Black Bass Reel 
won first prize for black bass casting at the tournament of the National Rod and Reel Association, Oct, 23, 1884. 
Its proportions were reached after a long series of experiments, the object of which was to obtain a round section bamboo rod of 
abuut 9 ounces that would feel light in the hand, be so well balanced not to throw off a delicately mouthed minnow in making long casts, and 
finally after striking the bass would haye enough spring and flexibility 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 
staunchness and the delicacy of its action, ; 
Our rods have taken the highest prize at every tournament in which they have been used. 
ABBEY & IMBRIE, 
Mianufacturers of Fine F*ishings Tackhtie, 
48 & 50 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK. 
SILK WORM GUT. 
EB. LATASA, 385 Broadway, N. ¥. 
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Calls the attention of the trade and dealers in fishing tackle to his extensive assortment of 
Valencia Silk Worm Gut in all grades, long and extra long, and from Extra Heavy Salmon 
Gut to Extra Fine. Sample thousand, 10 different grades, from extra heavy to line, $5.00. 
For price list address 
F. LATASA, 81 New St., Rooms 43 & 45, N. Y. 
C.E. OVERBAUGH & CoO.,, 
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Guns, Rifles, Revolvers & Sporting Goods. 
DOUBLE GUNS: 
CHARLES DALY, W. & C. SCOTT & SON, GREENER, CLABROUGH, PIEPER, PARKER and COLT 
RIF LHS: ‘ 
WINCHESTER, MARLIN, BULLARD, COLT, BALLARD, MAYNARD and STEVENS, 
We have all of the Sharps 1878 model that there are in 
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catalogue. 267 Broadway, New York. 
i rms Co., manufacturers of the Fox patent double guns, are now running their entire 
sSnacneae on the single semi-hammerless guns and their new double-action extracting pistols, and 
will make no mare double guns at present, except on orders, at full prices. The undersigned, having 
purchased all their stock of Fox guns, some 300 in all, of the various grades, No. 5 list and above, will 
offer them to sportsmen—“‘first come, first serve’’—at 25 per cent. discount from the regular list while 
they last. Here is an opportunity to purchase a fine gun at an unprecedentedly low price. They are all 
warranted of the finest qualities in every. respect, and cannot be duplicated when this lot is exhausted. 
Orders may be sent as usual to the AMERICAN ARMS CO., or to F. H. RAYMOND, Treas- 
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Marster’s Imported English Double Gun, 
TWIST BARRELS AND SIDE SNAP ACTION, 10 or 12-BORE. PRICE $15.00. 
Brass Shells, 5 cts, each; U. M. C. or Winchester make Paper Shells, 12-cauge, 55 cts. per 100; 10- 
gauge, 60 cts.; FG Powder, 25 cts. per pound: Shot, 7 ects. per pound; Black-Hdge Felt Wads, 11 to 16- 
gauge, 15 cts. per box of 250; 9 or 10-gauge, 18 ets.; Wesson or Winchester Primers, 33 cts. per box of 
250. Loading Tools complete without crimper, 50 cts.; with crimper, $1. Three-Joint Cleaning Rods,. 
complete with wire brush, etec., 50 cts. Brown Canvas Coat with seven pockets, $1.50. Pants, $1. Gaps, 
%5 cts. Drab Canvas Cartridge Belts, 25 cts. Uartridge Bags to hold fifty shells, 50 cts. Game Bags, 50) 
cts. Drab Canvas Long Gun Covers, with Leather Handles, 50 cts. Short Covers to take gun apart, 50) 
cts. GUN REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ; E : 
Parties out of the city wanting the above gun can haye it sent by express by sending with order $1 
to pay for boxing. 
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NEAR CITY HALL, 
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Patent “Perfect” Brass Shells, 
MANUFACTURED BY - 
KYNOCH & CO., Birmingham, Eng. 
These shells are made of extra fine thin pliable metal, with reinforced base; are adapted to either 
Winchester or Wesson No.2 primers. Can be reloaded as oftenas any of the thicker makes. Cost 
only about half as much. Weight less than paper shells. They shoot stronger and closer, and admit 
of a heavier charge, as owing to the thin metal, inside diameter is cera 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 tool and straighten out to original shape when discharged. The crimping tool also 
acts as a reducer, an advantage which will be appreciated by all experienced sportsmen. Sample 
shells will be mailed (without charge) to any sportsmen’s club or dealer, and prices ucts to the trade 
only. For sale in any quantity by gun dealers generally, or shells in case lots only, (2, , and crimpers 
not less than one dozen, b, 
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