Feb. 13, 1885.] 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



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BUFFALO Y. d— Editor Forest and Stream: It is with pleasure 

 that I note the active preparations now being- made hero in Buffalo 

 to make our next yachting season a lively our, ami the increased 

 appreciation which oar yachtsmen seem to have of the Bound prin- 

 ciples advocated by the. Foricst and Sitrbam in regard to fig, model, 

 etc., and its ideas of what a safe and comfortable Beagoing boat 

 should be. The schooner Mermaid has been changed from a light- 

 draft centerboard to a deep keel, which will give over lift, head room 

 ill the cabin and increase her draft to 5ft. The sloop Ripple, recently 

 from New York, has been undergoing extensive repairs. Sloop 

 TUlk is having a fantail pur on her stern, and the owners are to try 

 her as a. culler, with the exception of housing topmast and bowsprit. 

 The old B. Y. U. now lias & rival yacht club, which was organized 

 last fall under the name of the Buffalo City Y . C.. and although some 

 effdi'thas been made to consolidate the two clubs.it is generally 

 understood they will rcmaiu separate. Perhaps the friendly rivalry 

 may be "the means of increasing our at present rather small fleet, 

 Hope to give you particulars of some of our regattas this coming 

 season.- C&ltSOKNT. 



NEWARK T. 0.— The first annual banquet of the Newark \. 0, 

 was held on Wednesday evening, Jan. 28. About 125 members and 

 guests sat down to the dinuer. Among the guests from out-of- 

 town clubs were Commodores Graff and Thorpe, of the Harlem; 

 Prime, of the Youkers, and Puhlman, of (he Pavonia. Letters of 

 regret were read from the commodores of the New Haven, New 

 . Knickerbocker and East River clubs. The event, like all the 

 past efforts of the club, was a decided success, the recurrence of 

 which will be looked forward to with pleasure by all who participated, 

 Among the tilings talked of ilnring the flow of song and story was a 

 series of open matches for boats under 3!>ft., under the auspices of 

 the various clubs about New York, acting as a whole through a com- 

 mittee. 



A NEW CRUISING SCHOONER.— Mr. 0. H. Bliveu is now build- 

 ing from his own designs a schooner yacht for Mr. .I.J. Phelps, who 

 proposes to make a cruise around the world in her, starting this 

 spring. Her dimensions are: Length over all. 1 12ft. ; on waterline, 

 102ft.; beam, 25ft.; depth of hold. lift. 3in. ; draft, 1 1ft. Displace- 

 ment, 965 tons. Tne yacht will have aflush deck and inside ballast 

 of iron, and will lie very strongly built. She is now in frame at 

 Nyaek, on the Hudson Biver 



TRIAL TRIP OP THE OARMELT.TA.— The Carmelita left Green- 

 point on Fridov last for a trial trip, bur, owing to heavy ice, did not 

 go out of the East: River She started oil with two-reefed mainsail 

 and single reef in foresail, a. high wind blowing from the north and 

 weather very cold. The reefs were soon shaken out, when she 

 carried full sail through the heavy puffs in a way that fully proved 

 her stiffness. She is "now in excellent trim and "all gear is* working 

 rightly, so that after a scrub on the screw dock he will start for San 

 Francisco. 



YONKERS Y. C— This club will soon combine with the Vesper 

 Y. A , of Youkers. The house of the latter club has been badly dam- 

 aged by the ice. ^^^__^^____^^^^___^ 



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secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to Fores* and 

 Stjream their addresses, with name, membership, signals, etc . of 

 their clubs, and also notices in advance of meetings and races, and 

 reports of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing arc 

 requested to forward to Foebst and Stkkam their addresses, will 

 logs of cruises. r>ia.ps. aud information concerning their local waters, 

 drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, arid all items relating 

 to the sport. __^_ 



FIXTURES. 



Eeb, 17— K. C. C. Camp-fire, 1011 West Forty-second street, 8 P. M. 

 March 3— K. C. C. Camp-lire, J OH West Forty-second street. 8 PL M 

 Jlarch 17— K C. C. Camp-fire, lllti West Forty -second street, 8 P. M. 

 March 31— K. 0. C. Camp lire, 100 West Forty-second street, 8 P. M. 

 Mav 30, 31— Hudson River Meet. 



July Western Meet. Eaiiast Island. Lake Erie. 



July 24 to Aug. 8— A. C. A. Meet. Griudstone Island. 



LAKE ERIE MEET. 



COMMODORE GARDNER deserves a vote of thanks from the 

 A. C. A., for the vigorous and enthusiastic way in which he has 

 worked to make the the proposed qanpeineetat "'Ballast Island" a 

 certainty. There are about forty names of Western canoeists on the 

 A. C. A. rolls, and yet but few have e r 'er been able to be present at 

 the annuel meets since the days of the Cincinnati Club at Lake George. 



It has been for several years a question of great interest and 

 moment to many of the older A. 0. A. members, as to what course to 

 pursue to spread the Association westward, and to revive the interest 

 therein in portions of the country far distant from the locality of the 

 aunual meet. The local meet idea, Pas solved the question, and made 

 possible the exieusion to all canoeists of the undoubted benefits 

 gained through A. C. A. meets and membership. While it will be im- 

 possible for me to be at Ballast Island myself, as my summer vacation 

 te-absolutelj limited to the two weeks of the Grindstone meet, Ihope 

 that some of the officers may be able to be present, and be of some 

 service. If there is any way in which I can further the success of the 

 .meet officially or otherwise, I hope and trust that Commodore 

 Gardner will not fail to command my services. 



I would commend to hini and his committee the A. 0. A. pro- 

 gramme of races for this year, or atleast such portions of it as arc 

 best adapted to the canoes likely to be present and compete, and I 

 feel certain that Captain Gibson, Chairman of the A. C. A. Regatta 

 Committee, will be glad to do what he can to assist as to organiza- 

 tion in camp. We found at our local meet last year that the selec- 

 tion of a camp commander by the canoeists present found much 

 favor and worked well. This commander appointed the Regatta and 

 other committees, the local canoe club making the necessary pre- 

 vious arrangements, and the various clubs participating furnishing 

 the necessary prize flags, etc. The whole arrangement worked har- 

 moniously and well. I hope that there may be a large number of 

 A.. C. A. men present at Lake Erie, and that a large delegation will 

 he sent to Grindstone prepared to propose the name of the officer io 

 be chosen from the Western section for the next year. Personally, I 

 do not think that there should be any such distinctions as Eastern 

 or Western. We are ail American canoeists. Let us stick to that: 

 but let the vice-commodores (three, as suggested in my last letter) be 

 chosen from North, East and West, and let them specially look to the 

 interests of the section of the country- from which they come, and 

 .preside at the local meets, etc. I am for the American Canoe Associ- 

 ation — one and undivided, all the time. Robert Shaw Oliver, 



Albany, N. Y., Feb. 6. Com. A. C. A. 



A CANOE CRUISE THROUGH LONG ISLAND 

 SOUND. 



IN the. summer of 1882, I made my first canoe cruise in Long Island 

 iSound. Equipped with an Everson shadow canoe, rigged with two 

 lateen sails, and well supplied with necessary "shipstores." I left the 

 little village of Eastchester at daybreak on June 10, Launching my 

 small craft into the narrow creek 1 propelled quietly along betweeii 

 banks of high rushes and salt grass. Over the meadow hung a thin 

 gray film of mist not thick enough to hide, but only to render things 

 mysterious. The sleepy town of Eastchester with its picturesque 

 church seemed to be floating oo this sea of vapor. 



After a paddle of three miles I passed under Pelham bridge and 

 out into Pelham Bay. A gentle, breeze from the southwest made the 

 water gleam and sparkle in the morning sun. Here setting my sails, 

 1 soon reached City Island and found myself in Long Island Sound. 

 The light mist through which I had been sailing had thickened into a 

 regular fog bank, but as I had charts and compass aboard I got my 

 course and entered it boldly, taking the regular ship course. 



Sailing in a thick fog is an experience well worth trying; it is a curi- 

 ous sensation as if one were blindfolded, surrounded by a milky gray 

 film which renders sight useless. In this way I sailed for an hour, 

 running free at a rate of 3j-£ miles an hour. Suddenly a dark form 

 loomed up, which resolved itself into a schooner; a specimen "down 

 Easter" had the wheel, and as he spied my small craft he saluted me 

 with, -'Gosh! what do you call that craft?" 



"The Alice," I replied. 



"Got lost, haint yer?" 



"No, I have a compass." 



"Whar yer bound?" 



"Connecticut River." 



"Thunder! glad 'taint me." 



By this time the schooner had vanished, and soon after I heard the 

 order of "draw "way" as she came about. The fog gradually lifted 

 \nd at 10 o'clock I was off Captain's Island, with a spanking breeze 

 'ind making at least sis miles an hour. The water had changed from 

 jray to a deep blue with here and there a white cap. Until now I had 

 ieen running with the tide, but as it changed I made for the shore 

 o take advantage of the "slack." 



At noon I passed Stamford and Darien and soon reached the month 

 i t the Nor walk River. Here among the cluster of islands which 



throw away. As all 

 SO I heartily recommend c 

 a dozen or two wooden 

 trouble. Dinner dispose 

 through the several miles 

 and out again into the op 



azy propensities c 

 uising canoeists to 

 plates, aud thus I 

 i .-1: I again got I 

 it sheltered water 

 i Sound. By this ti 



form a natural harbor I took my first meal afloat. Canned goods 

 eaten off wooden plates are certainly not. all an epicure could desire, 

 but when seasoned with a good appetite and such surroundings I 

 found it tit for a king. Then! had the assurance lhat after dinner 

 there would be no dishes to wash only a wooden plate or two to 



rop out while co noeing, 

 supply themselves with 

 ave much unnecessary 

 mder way and sailed 

 uside Norwalk islands 

 me the wind had raised 

 quite a sea, and 1 fotuuf it quite exciting work, at times poised on the 

 crest of a wave, and then sliding down into an abyss with much the 

 same sensatiws one has, sliding down a steep hill. 



Westport, Southport and Black Rock are passed in succession, and 

 just as the sun is setting I find myself off Bridgeport. The western 

 sky is a blaze of gold, scarlet and purple, while the sea beneath is of 

 an intense blue gray. As the wind holds strong I decide to risk get- 

 ting shelter further on and head directly for Stratford Point Light, 

 which glows with a pale rose color in the east. By the time 1 reach 

 the point it is nearly dark. The keeper of the light is within 

 hail, and to my request for a night's Judging replies that he is 

 not allowed to take any one, but directs me un the Housafonic 

 River, which here empties into the Sound. Much against my will 

 I head for the river, but as I know nothing of the water, and it i« 

 now too dark to see anything but the glow of the western sky, I 

 soon find myself aground among tall reeds and salt grass. The 

 mosquitoes, which here attain a size which it would be dangerous 

 for my reputation to try to describe, attacked me in force, and 

 it assumed the proportions of a. struggle for life. By dint of push- 

 ing with the paddle I forced my way over the shoals, and at last 

 spied a light iu the distance. Keeping this in view, and not knowing 

 what I might run into. I finally found myself ashore on tolerably firm 

 ground. Hauling my craft up, 1 made for the house through tall 

 grass and pools of water. I found a young man and his mother, 

 both of whom looked very much alarmed when I asked if they could 

 lodge me, and said across the river I would find a good hotel. Alas! 

 is there no rest for the weary f 



The young man went with me to the shore and pointed out a light 

 which I steered for blindly, and at last found myself ashore with the 

 cheerful light of a hotel blazing in front of rue. With the. help of sev- 

 eral people who appeared, 1 lodged my craft'for the night high and 

 dry- »n (he beach, and was soon doing justice to a good supper; 



The next morning was fair and warm. Long Island Sound lay like 

 a mirror under a pale blue sky. To the southward, Long Island lay, 

 a faint line of purple, scarcely discernible from the sea, and :-,kv. 

 Numerous craft drifted quietly along, their sails hanging idly front 

 the masts. As the tide was against me, I decided to wait tor high 

 water slack. At o'clock I launched again, and as there was not a 

 breath of wind, I took the paddle aud settled into the regular swing 

 which one learns to take when there is a prospect of a long pull 

 ahead. 



As I had sis hours of favorable tide before me. I made at once out 

 into the Sound to take advantage of the full strength of it. The tide 

 runs faster aud longer off shore, aud 1 found it as near as I could 

 calculate to be running at least three miles an hour.during its strength. 

 After two or three mdes of paddling and when well off shore, I saw 

 along the eastern horizon a faint blue line which indicated a breeze. 

 Yes, the craft off Long Island shore have it and are bowling along 

 at a merry pace. As it reaches me I see it is from the S. E„ a head 

 wind; but as the Alice is pnrticulcrly smart on the wind, I do not 

 mind. After taking one tack to the south, 1 then am able to lay my 

 course down Sound. The breeze holds well until I am off New Haven 

 harbor, when it suddenly dies out. I take advantage of the quiet 

 and lunch, (Canned goods aud wooden plates again.) Before the 

 lunch is fairly disposed of a gentle breeze spring up from the S. W., 

 which gradually settles into a steady wind. The water deepens into 

 the familiar greenish-blue, aud wing and wing I go rapidly on my 

 way. New Haven lights are passed, ajid then Branford. At '2:30 I 

 pass Pine Orchard arid find myself among the Thimble Islands. 



These islands, some thirty in number, are clustered within the 

 radius of a mile, they vary in size from au acre to small rocks 

 scarcely awash at high tide. On most of the larger ones summer 

 cottages have been built, and as the fishing and sailing is unsurpassed 

 in that vicinity, it is no wonder that they have long been a favorite 

 resort for people who like a quiet place. 



Out iuto open water again, .Sachem's Head looms up in the east, and 

 is soon passed; off shore Faulkner's Island rises dim and gray in the 

 distance. 



After passing Guilford Harbor the shore is low and sandy for many 

 miles, terminating in Hammonasset Point. This is passed aud also 

 the quiet town of Clinton. A few miles further on several islands 

 are passed, and just as the sun is setting Cornfield Point is reached. 

 From here Saybrook light is plainly seen, and before the daylight 

 has faded I pass over the bar and into the Connecticut River. What 

 a contrast! As I pass Ihe breakwater the rush and tumble of the 

 Sound gives place to the quiet of a river. I head directly for the 

 Pease Rouse, where boatmen are always sure of a welcome. 



I lay up my craft for the night, and as I look out on the waters of 

 the Sound, now dark and gray under the evening sky, I feel mingled 

 pleasure and regret that my first sea cruise in a canoe is over. 



D. W. Tryon. 



THE FLAGSHIP. 



THE Marion B. has arrived, and the crew being jubilant is impelled 

 to write and describe her for the benefit of the brethren and for 

 his own personal gratification. It seems to be the fashion, and the 

 "commodore" hates to "get left." Seriously, it is the finest piece of 

 work that I have ever seen turned out by Rushton, and that is saying 

 much. The model is to be known as Mohican No. 2. Dimensions: 

 15ft., 31m. beam, Uin, amidships, 19in. bow, L'J^in. at stern, with 

 deckrise of about 2in. Cockpit is Oft. long by 17in. wide, pointed for- 

 ward, and the coamings parallel. Mainmast tube 15in. from bow. 

 dandy tube SGin. from stern. Cockpit is placed very far aft, giving a 

 great spread of clear Hush deck forward. There are. light brass air- 

 tights forward and aft, and a large brass tank with airtight lid for 

 dxy stowage forward of cockpit and under the flush deck. The brass 

 work, tank, lid and all, weighs less than 13 pounds, and absolutely 

 solves the question of dry bedding and clothing at all times. The 

 deck tiller and foot stealing gear are the same, as generally used by 

 the club last season. The Stoddard drop rudder modified somewhat 

 is also used. A broad Mohican deck seat is arranged so as to 

 slide forward or aft on the coaming 12in. or more to enable the crew 

 to change the balance of the canoe according to the wind. Lastly, a 

 Child's centerboard is attached, the trunk exactly flush with the floor. 

 Of this board, however, I have as yet had no personal experience; but 

 have great faith. Whether the Marion B. will bo fast or not remains 

 to be seen; but that she is a most perfect piece of work, and most 

 perfectly arranged to suit the exact wants as to comfort and conven- 

 ience of her rather exacting crew, there can be no doubt. I have a 

 large Mohican sail for her with all the usual trimmings; main 70, 

 dandy 25, and am now engaged in rigging up the same in a high room 

 tomy own satisfaction, and the general ediHcation of the Turtles. As 

 compared with the Sunbeam model, the Marion B. is not so fine for- 

 ward, has a much flatter floor, amidships especially, and is undoubt- 

 edly a much stiffer boat. I am afraid the Sunbeam will get away with 

 her in a light breeze; but give her plenty of wind, and 1 believe she 

 will do handsomely long after the Sunbeam has been obliged to take 

 in every rag. We'll see. Commodore. 



SINGLE AND DOUBLE PADDLES. 



ABOUT a year ago I succeeded in bracing up "Nessmuk's" belief 

 in the double paddle for speed At the same time I mentioned 

 that the then approaching meet would, to a certain extent, settle the 

 question. I do not think, however, that any one was prepared to see 

 such a sweeping victory for the double. It may of course be said that 

 Weller can be beaten by other men using the single. That may be 

 quite true, but it will also apply to Johnson. If Dr. Heighway turns 

 up this year, it is quite possible that Johnson may more than find his 

 equal. 



I think all canoeists who have looked into this question closely, 

 must admit that, everything else being equal, the double must win] 

 Given equal canoes aud equal men, the greatest speed will be attained 

 by the man using the double. 



When the double paddle first came into competition with the single 

 it was quite natural for the users of the latter to consider it the best. 

 The double paddle men sat too low, and used blades not adapted for 

 speed. Their canoes were shorter, broader and heavier, and in 

 every way not fit to compete with the craft paddled by the single 

 men. This has all been changed aud the uafural result follows. 



The single paddle has many advantages. It is cheaper, lighter and 

 shorter. There is no drip fi om it, and for hunting purposes there 

 can be no question to its superiority. The double is superior for 

 speed, and is better for decked canoes. 



Johnson says that he was not pushed in his races at the '84 meet, 

 except when Weller used the double. I see that Weller admits that 

 after several trials he considers the double the speediest, and there. 

 was a race at Peterboro last fall, in which both men used the double. 



Boreas. 



"CANOE BUILDING FOR AMATEURS" is noiv ready, and can be 

 had at the office of the Forest and Stream, or will be sent by mail 

 on receipt of gl.50. 



SEND ON THE CRUISES. 



Editor Voresl and Stream: 



The following remark was made to me a short time since, "The 

 paddle appears to tie gaining universal popularity." 



Mv canoe experience is two years old, during which time 1 have 

 seen but four canoes afloat. The first one was sufficient to convince 

 me that I had found "a long felt want" for pleasure and recren fclott. 

 Field sport, is getting to be. all hunt and no shoot; angling, all water 

 and no fish. Something must take their place, and nothing can so 

 well do it as the canoe. Of course I take the greatest pleasure in 

 keeping my shooting aud fishing tackle in good shape, as I might 

 move West some day, and again have use for it. 



I am an amateur canoeist in the full meaning of the term, yet I 

 have never been so completely carried away with any kind of Sport as 

 I have with this. My canoe ldlewild is a member of my family, and 

 is petted as a trusted friend. 



You in the East are more giving to racing and the trials of finding 

 what improbabilities a little 14x28 is capable of performing. The 

 periodicals devoted to this branch of sport teem with articles on 

 models, best makers, this or that sail, ballast or no ballast, with or 

 without centerbeards, etc. We hear little from actual cruises by 

 amateurs, cruising outfits, etc. We are more given to cruising, and 

 experience in that lino— not intended lo advertise a certain boat or 

 (it tings— would interest us. I reside forty miles from sailing waters 

 aud paddling surface is scarce; consequently I would like to read a 

 description of the different cruising outfits. Such articles would iu 

 terest more than me. I respectfully suggest to my- brother paddlers 

 that they give the outfit of their canoes ready for a cruise. In this 

 manner many will gain uew ideas for comfort, etc. 



My next anticipated cruise will be in June, from Logansport, Ind., 

 via Wabash River to the Ohio. If any of your readers can give me 

 any pointers for the trip they will be thankfully received and duly 

 acknowledged. 



If my suggestion is acceptable, I will give the ldlewild kit and 

 duffle description shortly. Willis D. Maieii. 



Fort Wayne, Ind. 



MOHICAN C. C. held their monthly meeting Feb. 4. Commodore. 



Oliver offered for the club races of 1885 prizes to be distributed at the 

 end of the season, according to the record made by each canoe. They 

 are ip) a cup for highest total in paddling and sailiug races, 12) a flag 

 for the same in sailing and (8) a flag for the same in paddling' races. 

 Highest average attainable in any one race 10, lowest 1. The Com- 

 modore has received his Marion B., a new Mohican No. 2. Turtle 

 Mather's first canoe of the same build if fairly under way, and Secre- 

 tary Fernow has followed suit by ordering also a new Mohican No. 9. 

 — Fernow. 



RUSHTON'S CANOES.-We have received from Mr. J. II. Rush ton. 

 of Canton, N. Y, his uew catalogue of boats and eauoes. Since the 

 last edition was issued, two years ago, many changes have been made 

 in canoes and sails, as well" as in rowboats. and the present book is 

 much larger than any of its predecessors. It contains a description 

 of Mr. Hushton's well known method of building, and also of the 

 numerous varieties of boats and canoes built by him, and will be in- 

 teresting to all boating men, while to canoeists it is specially valuable 

 as a hand-book of their favorite craft. 



A CRUISING CANOE WANTED.-After fiftccnyears' absence from 

 salt water I have returned to the seaside, and am anxious to take up 

 canoeing again. I want agood and safe sailing cruiser and will feel 

 obliged if some correspondent will advise me as to the best dimen- 

 sions of canoe for cruising, anil its probable cost, also some particu- 

 lars about the sneakbox which I have vainly sought for in Canada. 

 Can they beat to windward, are they suitable for cruising, ami where 

 can one get a sneakbox built? — Kanuck. 



CHICAGO C. C— The first anniversary of the Chicago C. 0. was held 

 last week at the Mattcson House, Chicago, the club and a number, of 

 guests sitting down to a dinner. The walls and table were handsomely 

 decorated with flags, canoes and flowers. Speeches were made by 

 the members and guests in praise of their favorite sport. The Com- 

 modore, Mr. G. M. M linger, spoke of the programme for this season. 

 which will probably include a cruise on Eagle Waters, a chain of 

 small lakes in Wisccinsin. 



BROOKLYN CANOE AND SAILING CLUB.— The officers of this 

 club are: President, J. J. Hull; Vice-President, J. F. Newman; Com- 

 modore, R, J. Wilkin; Secretary, M, V. Brokaw. 



"CANOE BUILDING FOR AMATEURS" is note ready, and can be 

 had at the office of the. Forest and Stream, or will be sent by mail on 

 receipt o/$1.50. 



J£mwer$ to ^arreBpandmt^ 



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B. W. F., Batavia, O. — I expect to do some duck shooting this spring, 

 and wish to preserve some wings and parts of duck skins to be used 

 for decorating ladies' bounets. Please tell me the easiest and sim- 

 plest method of doing this away from home and drug stores? Would 

 like to know as soon as possible. Ans. The simplest way is to make 

 a longitudinal incision on the inside of the wing, remove the ilesh, 

 powder well with arsenic, and sew together the skin with two or 

 three stitches. Then fasten the wing with pins upon a board to dry, 

 in the shape that you wish it to take. Parts of the breast and should- 

 ers should be skinned away, the fat all removed, arsenic applied lib- 

 erally, and the pieces of skin then be pinned to a board to dry. 



Trap Shot.— TheLigowsky "Walking Match" conditions are: "Five 

 traps screened to be placed at irregular points iu front of the score, 

 which must be placed 30yds. from furthest trap. The trap judgewill 

 prepare 13 folded slips of paper, containing each a number from 3 to 

 15 respectively, from which the shooter will draw one slip, which the 

 judge, will privately examine, and allow the puller only to see. The 

 shooter is to walk in a general right line from the score toward the 

 traps upon receiving the reply 'yes' from the puller to the query, 

 Are you ready?' When the shooter is under way, the number of 

 steps indicated on the drawn slip, the puller will pull any two traps, 

 one after the other." 



L. S. C, Palmerston, Ontario.— I have a pond of water about 100yds. 

 long and 30yds. wide, and about 4ft. deep when full. I would like to 

 have it stocked with carp if it is possible. For nine months of the 

 year it has a strong stream of water flowing through it ; for the other 

 three months it has only about 18in. of almost stagnant water in it. 

 Would carp thrive in the pond? I have been reading with great inter- 

 est the remarks on the subject from your different correspondents 

 in your valued paper. Could you put me in communication with any- 

 one who could furnish m6 with the necessary stock of carp? Ans. 

 Write Prof. S. F. Baird, Washington, D. C. 



W. W. H., Philadelphia, Pa.— The center of lateral resistance is the 

 center of gravity of the immersed vertical longitudinal section, not 

 the curved surface. The rudder should be included. The area can 

 be calculated by dividing into triangles, or by Simpson's rule. 



M. L. V., Savannah, Ga.— Steam vessels, however small, are under 

 the same laws as the largest steamers, and must carry licensed engi- 

 neer and pilot. 



Cutter.— Broekville, Canada.— The cutter will handle as easily as 

 the centerboard boat as long as there is depth of water. 



POT LUCK FROM EXCHANGES. 



State conservancy of the pine forests, now rapidly dis- 

 appearing, will protect a profitable industry withiu our 

 borders; will secure ample revenue for the State Government, 

 and will be largely contributory to the preservation of our 

 important water courses. There is, certainly, no subject of 

 greater importance for the. consideration of the Legislature. — 

 &'£. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press. 



The Brunswick (Ga.) Appeal recently printed the following: 

 "A party consisting of Dr. Blaiu, Messrs. William and. Arthur 

 Blain. Captain and Miss Prout, went out last Thursday for a 

 grand deer bunt in the neighborhood of Mr. John Lamb's place. 

 The party left early and had a big day of it. Some eight or 

 ten deer were 'jumped' but only three killed, and, strange to 

 relate, all of them by one person, W. S. Biain, and of them 

 two were killed at a single shot." 



The Times recently recorded the capture of a live-pound 

 trout in Square Pond, Ellington, by a man fishing through 

 the ice with tip-ups and live bait, The takiug of trout 

 through the ice is not uncommon in the Maine lakes, but in 

 this section is of very rare occurrence. However, it appears 

 that Connecticut trout have taken a sudden fancy to the 

 skeleton like tip-up with its little scarlet flag and wriggling 

 minnow. Mr. Warren Rowley, of North Main street, tried 

 ice fishing Monday, on the Wapping pond, and among his 

 catches was a speckled brook trout weighing three-quarters 

 of a pound.— Hartford (Conn.) Times Jan. 38, 



