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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Mauch 19, 1886. 



CRUISE OF THE CORA. 



PART 1. 



AT 7 P. M. we lay inside Government breakwater at Chicago waiting 

 tor a breeze. Dry goods, wet good and all supplies smig in the 

 lockers below, crew all on board, a beautiful evening, and nothing 

 vv an tin a; for an auspicious start, hut that very necessary article, wind. 

 Darkness came while we sat ahout the deck discussing the probable 

 chances for a breeie. The long lines of gas lamps away down the 

 avenue spaced off regular periods in the dark, and above the stars 

 twinkled in boundless profusion and irregularity. After midnight 

 came a breeze and wo were soon outside with the wind S.W., every- 

 thing set and drawing nicely; bound for the north end of the lake, 

 waukegan abeam at 11:15 A. M. and Kenosha Harbor at 1 P. M. Here 

 we found the yacht Mamie, Oapt. Kimbal, awaitingus to keep com- 

 pany on the cruise. Here we expected to be joined by Commodore 

 Hunger, owner of the Cora, but found instead, orders to proceed as 



sail with a good breeze from S.W., and at 10M5 A. M. we were at 

 Racine. The Mamie's topmast could be seen at the dock just inside, 

 but as we did not intend to land here, we lay to outside and fired a gun 

 which was responded to by a gun from the Mamie, and in a few 

 moments she came out to join us and both were headed north. 



At 2:8ii P. M. Milwaukee was abeam, at which place we had not ex- 

 pected to stop, but the Mamie stood in for the harbor, so the Cora, 

 when abreast of North Point, came about and stood in also, not wish- 

 ingtohe separated so soon. "We found the Mamie at anchor close 

 inshore and Capt, Kirnbnl gone up to the city, so we anchored near- 

 by. On his return he came aboard the Cora and took supper with 

 us. No person who has not enjoyed the comforts of a cosy, roomy 

 \ sent and partaken of the hospitality of generous and jolly vaehls- 

 men on a cruise, can imagine the enjoyment of a hearty meai in the 

 cabin after a long day's sail over blue water. Almost; hourlv surprise 

 is expressed that with such a magnificent body of water as Lake 

 Michigan at their doors, so few that are able to indulge in the sport 

 avail themselves of it; yet such is the case, though 1 am happy to 

 see that the love for it is yearly on the increase. 



Supper and pipes were ended, the gig lowered, and Captain Kimbal 

 returned to the Mamie. The boat was soon back and hoisted to its 

 berth at the davits, and each yacht bore away on the northward 

 cruise. 



The Cora being the larger yacht and the faster sailer, it was 

 decided, iu order to keep company duriug the night, to give a line 

 to the Mamie, and thus both yachts keeping the same course, svc 

 should get along as well and be together in the morning. The wind 

 was steady and quartering, and this arrangement worked nicelv and 

 proved enjoyable. 



A slight description of the crew would perhaps be in place here. 

 It was discovered that our one able, seaman was a veritable old salt, 

 having sailed with Com. Wilkes in his expedition to the South Seas 

 somewhere in 1838 or '40, and hence he was dubbed Com. Wilkes. 

 Oapt. Bussey, the skipper of the Cora, was of course in command, 

 and he. with the ''Knsigu"— so called because his name commenced 

 with Band was nearly like Ensign only not quite so nautical— with 

 Midshipman Easy— so called because he took things so easv. includ- 

 ing all the easy places, on duty aud off-composed the first watch. 

 while "Mose," otherwise called D. D ("dinner doctor"), managed 

 the culinary department aud served up rations with the skill of a 

 B16t. for which he was awarded due credit every time he piped to 

 grub. 



Port Washington was passed at 3 A. M. Its lonely light shone clear 

 and brigbt high up on the bluff just before day began to break, and 

 -Eight bells, turn out the watch," was the welcome call shortly after. 

 Soon after daylight we came upon some fishermen at their nets two 

 miles or more from shore, and procured from them some fine white- 

 fish, which the "Doctor," with his usual skill, served up for dinner, 

 and which certainly were the finest we any of us had ever eaten. 



We passed Amsterdam at 6:80 A. M.. and Sheboya^an at 9:30. Near 

 the latter we spoke steamer Chicago, bound south, whom we re- 

 quested to report us on arrival. Passed Manitowoc at 1:15 V, M., and 

 Two Rivers at 3:15 P. M., aud were soon abreast Twin River Point, 

 which stands up bold into the lake: and here we leave the shore aud 

 lay our course for Les Portes des Morts (the doors of death) as the 

 entrance to Qreen Bay is called. Gradually the shore dips into the 

 blue water and at last. 



"Slow sinks more lovely ere his race is run, 

 Along the western hills the setting sun. 

 Not as in northern climes obscurely bright, 

 But one unclouded Ojaze of living light." 



At eight bells the first watch for the night is set. and the others turn 

 in for a nap below. 



Those who have never stood a night's watch on the deck of a vessel 

 out of sight, of land cannot realize the lone, silent grandeur of the 

 scene. The vessel ploughs ou her way, parting the crest of each dark 

 wave as she reels and rises on its top, only to sink again into the 

 trough of the sea, and the next moment she rises dripping from the 

 plunge as if endowed with lite. No sound is heard but the lashing of 

 the waves, the sighing of the wind in the rigging, the dark water 

 below and all round, with here and there topped with a white crest 

 of foam as it curls over like sparkling molten silver into the trough of 

 its mate before it. No lights to be seen, save the slight gleam of the 

 binnacle light showing a man at I he wheel, and the lamps of heaven 

 — tbe stars twinkling above — such is the time when man may com- 

 mune with his creator and realize his own insignificance. 



it was on this watch that Com. Wilkes was guilty of a gross neglect 

 of duty, for which, but for mitigating circumstances, he would have 

 been keel-hauled at daylight. The master's mate was having his 

 trick at the wheel, and the Commodore whiffed his pipe and walked 

 the deck while he spun yarns of his adventures in the South Sea. In 

 return the master's mate undertook to reciprocate by telling a very 

 funny story for the entertainment of the venerable salt. He had 

 hardly cast loose his jaw tackle ere the Commodore seated himself in 

 the stern of the dinghy, and with an ah of resignation folded his reefer 

 about him in an attentive attitude. 



The yarn was not a long one, and was one the master's mate rather 

 prided' himself on, always bringing a good laugh. However, when 

 the M. M. had reached the end and the place where the listener was 

 expected to laugh, there was only an oppressive silence, He was 

 mortified to find the salted tar did not seem to appreciate the fun. or 

 at least see the point, and instead seemed to be intent on inspecting 

 the masthead or the stars. There he sat, head thrown back and 

 mouth open, as if something up there filled him with wonder. The 

 M. M. spoke to him, hut he answered not, and the next moment his- 

 head dropped back— he was sound asleep. On being awakened by the 

 indignant master's mate, he claimed that the story had been too much 

 for his age, but while he didn't intend to do it, he must have fallen 

 asleep from fatigue. 



Eight bells and the watch was changed, and the relieved ones were 

 soon snoring below. At 3 A. M. sighted Pilot Island Light, the en 



trance to Death's Door and Green Bay. While running in toward the 

 "Door," the Mamie caught a magnificent Mackinaw trout on a spoon 

 that that they had been trolling behind. The hoys made things ring 

 with shouts aud laughter before the three hundred feet of line with 

 the 10U-pound trout at its end was hauled aboard, and with great 

 glee held it up for us to see what it was all about. It was unanimously 

 resolved that his troutship should be served up for dinner in chow- 

 der, which the M. M. was known to he skillful in making. 



In my next I 11 tell your readers how he made it and how good it 

 was. Dorsal Fin. 



ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 



.1 Ha ntic —Commodove, H. H. Hogins; Vice-Commodore. J. C. Bar- 

 ron: Rear Commodore, H. E. Dodge; Secretaries, J. I. Marcellus and 

 F, C. Swan; Treasurer, R. C. Field; Measurer, J. J. Pierrepont: Re- 

 gatta Committee. J. T. Tan Wvck. W. I. Wintringham, Charles T. 

 Tierce; Trustees, William Peck, J. R. Maxwell, C.N. Hoagland, N. 

 D. Lawton. A. C. Woodruff. 



Newark.— Commodore. Edward M. Grover; Vfce-Coniinodore, Strat- 

 ford J. Cullen: Treasurer, Charles E. Cammeron; Secretary, Albert 



F. Adams; Measurer. Broderick H. Price. 



Milumike&.- ! — Commodore, Frank Boyd; Vice-Commodore, Sam 

 Joys; Rear Commodore, Joseph MeC.^Bell ; Secretary aud Treasurer, 

 H. Wiborg; Measurer, G. M. Hunter 



Jeffries— President. Harry B. Tindall; Vice-President, C. P. Pike; 

 Secretary, G. Frank Edgett; Treasurer, Frank H. Armstrong:; Com- 

 modore, Fred H. Sea vy: Vice-Comrcodore, Edward T. Pigeon; Fleet 

 Captain, Jacob Rood; Measurer, A. A. Martin. 



NeAO HttAieil. — Commodere, J. G. Beecher; Vice-Commodore, George 



G. Dudley: Rear Commodore. J, J, Phelps; Secretary, H. D. Bristol; 

 Treasurei , J. G. Gallagher. 



East River— Commodore. Henry Andrus; Vice-Commodore, J. W. 

 Cooper; Rear Commodore, .1, O. Prague; Treasurer, W. H. Simouson; 

 Secretary, 3. R. Thomas; Measurer, Gustave Grahn. 



YACHTING NOTES.— Mr. Joseph B. Gomez has presented the 

 South Boston Y. C. with a very handsome vase of solid hammered 

 silver to be sailed for iu a series of races the coming season . . . Ghana 



is now at New Orleans The catboaf building by Geo. Garraway, of 



Boston, from the CruiseFs lines, will be called Thrasher. Her niain- 

 sail, by A. Wilson, will have 20ft. 6in. hoist, 23ft. on boom, and 14ft. 



6in. head The schooner Wanderer, G. W. Weld, left New Bedford 



on Thursday last, and arrived at New London on the same evening, 

 leaving the following day for Bermuda and St. Thomas, Messrs. 

 Robert Centre and David Austen, of New York, and Captain Rowell, 



of Maine, accompany Mr. Weld Mr. Howard Paul, of Gloucester, 



is building a sloop on the lines of tbe Sassacus, described in the 

 Forest and Stream lately, She is 18ft. 4in. long and 7ft. fin. beam, 

 with 390ft. of canvas.... The steam yacht Naja. built bv Polk, of 

 Poughkeepsie, in 1881, has been sold to R. H. White, and will he 

 called the Edith. Her length is 96ft. over all, 79ft, waterline. 13ft. 4in. 

 beam, and oft. lin. draft . . .The yawl Aneto will go into commission 



by next month Work will begiu on the Surf, cutter, in a few days. 



TheWhitecap, yawl, will not lit out this year. . . .It is proposed" to 



form a yacht club in Rockland, Me., to be called the Penobscot Y. C. 

 . . . Isis, cutter, has had new joiner work and cabins throughout dur- 

 ing the past winter. 



THE MOSQUITO FLEET, -The annual regatta of mosquito boats 

 will take place April 2, at 10 o'clock A. M.. off City Point. It will be 

 an open regatta of all boats under 15ft. in length, measurement to be 

 over all. There will be two classes. Tbe first class will include all 

 boats under 15ft. and over 13ft ; the second class,, all boats under 13ft. 

 There will be allowance in each of the classes. The courses for the 

 first and second classes will be the same. Course No. 1 will be from 

 the starting point, off South Boston Y. C. stage, to buoy No. 7, off 

 Fort Independence, thence to buoy No. 4, off Thompson's Island, 

 back to starting point. Course No. 2 will be from starting point off 

 South Boston Y. C. stage to buoy No. 4, off Thompson's Island, 

 thence to buoy No. 7, off Fort Independence, back to the starting 

 point. These courses were made ou account of the wind. If the 

 wind should be east, southeast or northeast, course No. 1 will be 

 sailed; if the wind be west, southwest or northwest, course No, 3 will 

 he sailed. If the weather be stormy, the judges will make a course in 

 alongshore just before the race. Two valuable prizes will be awarded 

 in each class. Entries are free anil can be made up to the hour of 

 the race by addressing James Bertram, 803 West Fourth street, South 

 Boston. 



SMALL BOATS IN BOSTON.— The great success of the New York 

 sloop Cruiser in Boston last season has led to the construction of a 

 number of boats of her type, both sloox) and catboats. The Cruiser 

 was somewhat of a novelty in Boston, and being very fast, created a 

 favorable impression on yachtsmen, and quite, a number will try the 

 new boats this season. Sheldon & Son are building several of them, 

 the Musidora, for W. E. Sheldon. 20ft. 9in. deck, 20ft. lin. w. 1., 9ft. 

 Sin. beam, 1ft. Bin. draft; Fantine, Harry Hutchinson. 21ft. 9in. deck, 

 18ft. lOin. w.l.. 10ft. 6in. beam, 1ft. 6in. draft; Dot, S. A. Freeman, 17ft. 

 6in. deck, 15ft. w.l., 7ft, lOin. beam. 1ft. draft, Thera, Harry Hutchin- 

 son, 17ft. 5iu. deck. loft. Sin. w. 1.: 8ft, beam, lft, lin. draft; Crusader, 

 A. Wilson, 19ft. Sin. deck. 19ft. ltj>in. w. 1., 9ft. Sin. beam, lft. 6in. 

 draft. Besides these is the Thrasher, built by G. G. Garraway, 17ft. 

 5in. on deck, loft. Gin. waterline, 9ft. 8in. beam, lft. 6in. draft. An- 

 other catboat by Borden of City Point, 15ft. deck; and one by D. 

 Belcher, 18ft, deck andltift, w. 1., all intended for racing. .The season 

 promises to be a lively one, and arrangements are now being made 

 for a race on May 15 for all boats under 30ft. w. 1. for the champion- 

 ship. 



OIL ON WAVES.— The steam yacht Zingara, after leaving Dart- 

 mouth on Feb. '.) for the Mediterranean, encountered on the same 

 night a severe storm, increasing next day to a hurricane. A sea came 

 on board and did some damage to bridge and skylights. After lying 

 to for fortv-eight hours, the vessel wore around and ran before the 

 sea with a"square sail set. After running all night, in great danger 

 of being pooped, the vessel was still in a high following sea. Captain 

 Hayw r arcl rigged a spar with a line rove through a block on the end 

 off from the starboard bow. A canvas bag, filled with cotton waste 

 saturated in oil, was then attached to the line, and towed abreast of 

 the deck house, after which no danger was experienced from the 

 waves, and on the evening of the same day, the 13th, the Zingara 

 arrived in the Tagus. Leaving Lisbon on tbe 16tb, she made Gibral- 

 tar on the 19th, and left on the 21sf for Malta, wTiich she reached in 

 safety after passing- through some heavy w T ater. On one day a sea 

 struck her with such violence as to stop her and cause her engines to 

 reverse. The Zingara proceeded to Alexandria, whence she will go 

 to Mauritius and Natal. 



NEW HAVEN Y. O- Editor Forest and Stream.- At a meeting of 

 the New Haven Y. C, held March 11, the foUowing officers Avar* 

 elected for the ensuing year: Commodore, Jas. G. Beecher, cutter 

 Rajah; Vice-Commodore, George E. Dudley, sloop Zephyr: Rear- 

 Commodore, John J. Phelps, schooner Brunhilda; Secretary, H. D 

 61; Treasurer, Jas. Gallagher. Jr. ; Measure^, F. H. Andrews; 

 Fleet Surgeon. Paul C. Skiff, M.D.; Trustees, E. F. Mansfield, C. W. 

 Andrews, W. P. Tuttle, L. D. Chidsey, R. R. Hopkins: Membership 

 Committee, O, W. Scranton, A. L. Dillenbeck, W, W, Price; Regatta 

 Committee, J. F. Whittelsey. E. B. Lee, W. H. Hale, E. S. Osborn and 

 W, A. Foskett, Jr. The total membership of the club at present is 

 237. and the tleet numbers 36 yachts, 14 having been enrolled the past 

 year. The club is in a very flourishing condition financially, and the 

 outlook for the yachting season is excellent.— H. D. Bristol, Sec. 



YACHT FITTINGS.-We have received from Pascal!, Atkey and 

 sons, Cowes, Isle of Wight, their catalogue of yacht fittings, of 

 which they make a great variety. Their stoves range in size from a 

 large galley suitable for a steam yacht to a small spirit stove for 

 saiihoats. including several sizes and styles well adapted to small 

 yachts, and a variety of handsome heating stoves for cabins. They 

 also manufacture binnacles of wood and metal, with compasses, 

 hanging and bracket lamps for cabins, side and anchor lights, main- 

 sheet and riding buffers, windlasses, and small articles of all 

 descriptions. Messrs. Atkey have studied carefully the wants of 

 yachtsmen for many years, and the articles they manufacture are all 

 specially designed for yachts. 



VENTILATION OF SHIP.— A new invention for ventilating the 

 hold of a vessel has lately been patented hy Mr. E. E. Ferrm, of Bever- 

 ley, Mass. Two pipes are laid along the keel, connecting at their for- 

 ward ends, where they enter a pipe extending through and abuvethe 

 deck, on which is a cowl or hood. The two main pipes have 

 branches extending ud the bilge between the timbers, and above each 

 is an opening In the plank sheer. A current of fresh air is constantly 

 drawn through the pipes, thoroughly ventilating and drying all parts 

 of the vessel, especially beneath the ceiling, and preventing decay, 

 and keeping the hull clean and sweet. 



ALICE.— The yawl building from the model of the Windward by 

 Powell and Douglass of Waukegan, Michigan, is progressing finely. 

 Their foreman, Mr. Frederick Morten, who has the work iu charge, 

 is a thorough mechanic, and is turning out a first-class boat. The 

 wood keel, stem, sternpost and iron .keel, the latter of 2,0001bs., were 

 up in place a week since; and she will be readv early in the season. 

 The Windward is a new departure for her builders," but the manner 

 in which the work is done is a proof of their ability as yacht builders. 



STARLIGHT.— Mr. Frank Wilson, of Rockland, Me." is building a 

 little cruiser 21ft, on deck, 20ft. 3in. on waterline. Sft. 4in. beam and 

 3ft. draft. Her timbers will be of bent oak and planking of white 

 cedar, with cabin aud cockpit of ash, cherrv and black walnut. The 

 cockpit is watertight, with scuppers. Her ma«t is 25ft., masthead 

 3ft., topmast 14ft., boom 14ft., gaff 16ft , bowsprit outboard lift. 



BANNERET.— This smart little keel boat is for sale, as advertised 

 on another page, her owner having no time for yachting this season. 

 She has made a successful fight against the centerboards in her class, 

 and has made a good record as a racer, as well as a cruiser, 



AMY.— Mr. Morgan's steam yacht was at Nagasaki. Japan, on 

 Monday last, and was to sail on Tuesday for Hong Kong. 



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l-*?" No Notice Taken ol Anonymous Correspondents. 



D,. San Francisco,— We do not advise the purchase of the arm. 



Pehowai., New Haven,- The Massachusetts trout season will open 

 April 1 and close Sept. 1. 



F. M. O, New Jersey.— We have reason to helieve that -'Anti-Bow" 

 and his invention were frauds. 



W. M. J., New York.— No, it was not anything remarkable for the 

 tortoise to have eaten the toadstool. 



J. W. K. Philadelphia, Pa.— Where can I obtain Fowler's solution 

 of arsenic I see you so often recommend for dogs? Ans. At any drug 

 store, 



E. B. — 1. You will not be permitted to kill any game in the. Yellow 

 stone National Park. 2. See map in receut number of the Forest and 

 Stream. 



C. T. L., Cincinnati, O. — A letter written to you at above address 

 has been returned unopened to this office. If you still desire inform- 

 ation on the points referred to in yours of Feb. 4, send full address. 



Several Beakers, Brooklyn.— 1. Will you kindly inform me what 

 fish would be best to stock a small inland lake (running spiing water) 

 with, would trout aud German carp agree and where can we get 

 them? 2. Tbe lake is at present stocked with catfish and eels, and 

 these, of course, would have, to be exterminated ; can you tell us how i 

 3. It is our intention to plant willow trees around the edge of the 

 water, would you recommend French, red, or wicker willows, and 

 where can the same be obtained? Ans. 1. We would advise trout 

 alone. Apply to E. G. Blackford, Commissioner of Fisheries, Fulton 

 Market, New York. 2. Catfish may be thinned by netting, but eels 

 are difficult, if not impossible to exterminate 3. "VVe think the native 

 swamp willow is the best; it flourishes in most damp places. 



Van., Mt. Sterling, Ky. — A very singular specimen of Ortyx viryini- 

 annH was shot by Capt. Coleman of this town. The partridge'was 

 slightly smaller than a full grown one, but very plump. So much so, 

 that it drew T uttention to the legs as being larger or more stocky. The 

 back was crow black, the breast solid dark brown, slight topknot, 

 and the only white was on either cheek, a slight streak; wings very 

 dark, and coverts slightly lighter on under side; general form like 

 Bob White, only say one ounce smaller and more compactly built. 

 Does it come anywhere near the migratory quail's description, or is 

 it slight freak of nature? Ans. Probably a melanistic specimen of 

 the common quail. The skin should have been preserved. 



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