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FOREST AND. STREAM. 



Unequalled in Flight. 



least Breakage in Trap or Transporta- 

 tion of any target. 

 Cheapest and Best. Send for Reduced Price List, 

 NATIONAL FLYING TARGET COMPANY, 



boston: I NEW YORK: I INDIANAPOLIS, IND. : 



WM. R. SriHAEFER & SONS. HENRY C. SQUIRES, HANSON VAN CAMP CO., 

 61 Elm St. I 178 Broadway. | 78 & 80 S. Meridian Sc. 



PHILADELPHIA: J. C. GRUBB & CO , 712 Market St. 

 jyn not confouufl our Blackbird with, those made at Peoria & Cinciunati. 



Send for Circulars & Terms 

 before buying elsewhere. 



THE 



ONLY AND ORIGINAL 



Clay-Pigeon, 



IN BOXES OF 100, 



TRAPS, 

 LIGOWSKYC.P.CO., 



Box 1592, Cincinnati, O. 



NCW RIFLE SIGHT. 



Tie Best Open SiihtforSjortiiiMes 



IN THE WORLD! 



They are used on the Plains and in The Rocky 

 Mountains in preference to all others. Can be ad- 

 justed to any rifle if description of rifle is for tvarded. 

 Send 2- cent stamp for illustrated pamphlet, and read 

 explanatory testimonials and directions. Discount 

 to the trade only. Price of sights, extra flne finished. 

 $10 per set; plain finished, $5 per set. F. "W. 

 FREUND, 912 Bergen avenue. Greenville, N. J. 



MAITUFACTURERS OF THE 



LEFEVER AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS GUNS. 



PRICE, $75 to $300.00. 



This improvement is the only liammerless gun in the world with compensated action, to take up 

 wear in every direction. The safety is automatic both in locking and releasing. Used by the best trap 

 shots in America. Winner of the Pierce Diamond Badge three times at the New York State Convention. 

 Send for iUustrated catalogue. 



LEFEVER ARMS CO., Syracuse, N. Y. 



NEW YORK SALES ROOMS: VON I^ENOERKK & SSTSIOIJ). 14 Murray St. 

 PHILADELPHIA, " JOSEPH C. GRUBB & CO., 712 Market St, 



JOB LOT ™S. 



Our Job Lot List of Guns is now ready, and pre- 

 sents greater attractions than ever belore. It contains 

 guns made by Colt, Parker, Webley, Clabrough & Bros., 

 Hollis & Sons, Wilmot, Blissett, Enos James & Co., and 

 others. Send stamp for Catalogue. 



H. & D. FOLSOM, 



P. O. Box 1,114. 



15 Murray Street, New York. 



THE 



Nortlieni & NortI Westeni Railway 



Vrovx Toronto or Hamilton. 



The only line running to the famous Canadian 



MUSKOKA LAKES. 



No better Hunting, Fishing, Camping or Family 

 Resort to be found in America. 



It is reached within five hours from Toronto or 

 Hamilton. Connection at Muskoka Wharf is made 

 with steamers of the Muskoka Lakes Navigation 

 Company for principal points. 



Parlor Cars. First-Class Hotels. 



Accommodation is to be had at ports of call at 

 from $1.00 to S2..50 per day. Camping parties can 

 live for considerably less. 



Guides, Boats, etc., obtained at any of the hotels 

 at reasonable rates. 



Moose, Deer, Bear, Partridge, Duck, Brook Trout, 

 Maskalonge, Salmon Trout, Black Bass, Pickerel to 

 be had in abundance. No long journey needed. 

 Y'ou will not be disappointed . 



TOURISTS' RATES.— Tourists' or Sportsmen's 

 Tickets are good to stop over at any point north of 

 Barrie and return up till close of navigation. Camp 

 equipage, stores and dogs are carried free when 

 accompanied by owners. Baggage checked through 

 to principal points on Lakes. 



For Tickets, Rates, Time Tables, etc., apply to 

 Agents at all principal Ticket Offices in Canada or 

 Unites States, or ROBERT QUINN, 



A. P. COCKBURN, General Pass. Agent, 



Gen. Man. M. N, Co., . N. & N. W. R'ys., 



Gravenhurst. Toronto 



The Steamers of this Line reach some of tht 

 finest waterfowl and upland shooting sections in the 

 country. Connectii^ direct for Ci^ Point, James 

 River, Currituck, Kittyhawk Club Grounds. Van 

 Slyck's, etc., etc. These points can now be reached 

 by rail and stage from Narf oik. Norfolk steamers 

 sail from Pier 26, N. R,, New York, Tuesday, Wednes 

 day, Thursday and Saturday at 3 P. M. 



Full information given at Co.'s office, 235 West 

 Street, New York. 



Bromfield House, Boston. 



EUROPEAN PLAU 

 MESSENGER, Proprietor. 



Wild Fowl_Sliootiiig. 



BPRINGVILLB HOUSE OR BPORTBMEN'P 

 RETREAT, BHINNBCOCK BAY, L, I. 



By a practical gunner and an oldbayman. Hat 

 always on hand the best of boats, batteries, etc., 

 with the largest rig of trained wild geese decoys or 

 the coast. The best ground in the vicinity of New 

 York for bay snipe shooting of all varieties. Special 

 attention given oy hlmselt to guests, and satisfac 

 tion guaranteed. Domesticated young wild geese 

 for sale. Address WM. N. LANE, Gooa Ground, 

 L. I. 



WILDFOWJL SHOOTING. 



Sport.smen's resort near the Great South Bay, be- 

 tween South Oyster Bay and Amityville. Guides, 

 boats and decoys for Geese, Brant and Duck. Good 

 Rabbit and Quail shooting. Snipe shooting at its 

 height now. Dogs furnished. Terms $1 50 per day. 

 Address L. DESSART, Amityville, L. I. Send word 

 and you will be met at depot with wagon. 



Naturalists' Supplies. 



Cheapest dealer in the country. Glass eyes at 75 

 cents on the $1.00. Send 2-cent stamp for catalogue. 

 Waited- All kinds of bird skins. 

 FLETCHER M. NOE, Natural History Store, 

 130 East NmvYork street, Indianapolis, Ind 



mention this paper. 



%i Larpst Ceidfiil Spiii M Mi in i Wrt. 



A, G. SPALDING & BROS., 



MANUFACTURERS AND WHOIiESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN 



Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Ammunition, 



Hunting 



New Lighming Magazine Rifle. UOtning, 



Fishing Tackle, Anglers' Supplies and General Sporting Goods. 



Prices to the Trade Gruaranteed. 

 Send for new 33-page Gun Catalogue and !34-page Tackle Catalogue. 



A. Q. SPALDING <fe BROS., 



SO, 341 Broadway, New Ywl* 



"THE FlSme LINE." 



TAKE THE 



Grand Baplds and Indiana B. B. 



» THE DIRECT ROUTE T0 THE 

 Trout, Gr»ylliic and Black Bum FlaheriM, 



AND THB 



FAMOUS SUMMER, HEALTH AND GAME 

 RESORTS AND LAKES OP 



ISrortliern. MicMgan, 



THE WATERS OP THE 



QRANB TRAVERSE REGION 



and the Michigan North Woods are unsurpassed, un- 

 equaled, in the abundance and great variety of flsh 

 contained. 



BROOK TROUT abound in the streams, and the 

 famous AJIERICAN GRAYLING is found only in 

 these waters. 



The TROUT season hegms May 1 and ends Sept. 1. 



The GRAYLING season opens June 1 and ends 

 Nov. 1, 



BLACK BASS, PIKE, PICKEREL and MUSCA- 

 LONGE also abound in large numbers in the many 

 lakes an^* lakelets of this Territory. The Sportsman 

 can readily send trophies of his skill to his friends 

 or "club" at home, as ice foi' packing flsh can be 

 had at nearly all points. 



TAKE Y OUR FAMILY WITH YOU. The scenery 

 of the North Woods and Lakes la very beautifiil. 

 The air is pure, dry and bracing, "the climate is 

 peculiarly beneficial to those suffering with 



Hay Fever and Asthmatic Affections. 



New hotels with all modem improvements have 

 been erected, as well as many extensive additions 

 to the older ones, which will guarantee ample ac- 

 commodations for all. 



The coropletion of this line from Petoskey to 

 Mackinaw City forms the most direct route to Mack 

 inac, St. Ignace, and in connection with the Detroit 

 Mackinac & Marquette R. B., to Houghton, Han 

 cock, Marquette, Negauneo, L'Anse and all points 

 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 



Dming the season ROUND TRIP EXCURSION 

 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT LOW RATES, and 

 attractive train facilities offered to Tovuists and 

 Sportsmen. 



Dogs, Gims and Fishing Tackle Carried Free at 

 owner's risk. 



For Tourists' Guide a handsomely illustrated book 

 sent free. Time Cards, Folders and further Infor- 

 mation, address 



C. L. LOCKIVOOD, Gen'l Pass'r Agent, 



Grand Rapids, Mich. 



THE 



Milianiee, Late Store 



and Weslera Railway 



Has opened a new field for Tourists, Pleasure and 

 Health Seekers and Sportsmen, and is developing 

 a new territory, offering unsurpassed inducements 

 to business men of all classes. 



The line runs from Milwaulsee north and passes 

 through the Dairy Region of Wisconsin, and its 

 always cool and comfortable Summer Resorts, 

 located on Lake Michigan, Sheboyg.an, Sheboygan 

 Falls and Manitowoc. 



Through the picturesque scenery of the Fox River 

 Valley, and the cities of Kaukauna, and Appleton , 

 noted for their vast Water Power and Manufaetur- 

 uig Facilities. 



Through Northei-n Wisconsin and the Michigan 

 Peninsula, the most beautiful Region of Forests, 

 Streams and Lakes in the great Noi-thwest. 



Within its Umits are located the best Fishing and 

 Hunting Grounds in the country. The Equable 

 Climate and the pm-e air of the Pine Forests, make 

 it a most desirable Sanitarium, especially for suffer- 

 ers from Hay Fever and Lung Diseases. 



Good Hotels, Fleets of Pleasure Boats, and gen- 

 eral facilities for comfort and pleasure at Lake 

 Goarebic, the Eagle Waters and Pelican Lake. 



Through the most wonderful Mineral Region of 

 the United States: The Gogebic, Montreal and 

 Penokee Iron Ranges. A new and rich field for the 

 Prospector, Speculator and Capitalist. Picturesque 

 Scenery and Interesting Sights for the Tourist. 

 The Line terminates at Ashland, Lake Superior, 

 well known as a desirable Summer Resort, 

 nunc Dnrtkf contamlng Maps, Engravings 

 UUIUC PUUi\ and general Information, free 

 on application to the General Passenger Agent. 



H. G, H. EEED. H. F. WHITOOMB, 



Gen'l Superintendent. Gen'l Pass. Agent. 



MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



BOSTON & MAINE 



RAILROAD. 



THE ICE IS OUT OF 



Moose Head and 

 Rangeley Lakes. 



Are now on Sale as follows: 



FKOM BOSTON TO 



Andover and return SlO 00 



Middle Dam and return 12 00 



Upper " " 13 00 



Cambridge OJpton) and return, 12 00 



Indian Rock, via Farmingcon, and return 13 75 



Indian Rock, via Andover. and return 14 OO 



Rangeley Lake and return 13 50 



Farmington, 3ie., and return 9 00 



Phillips and return 10 00 



tt,,i;o„ Tirr.^.' ' Familngton, return via | ■,- gt- 

 Indian Rock Andover. or vice versa. \--^° ^ 



Eustis or Smitn's Farm and return 13 00 



Bemis and return 14 00 



Mt. Kiaeo, Moosehead Lake and return 15 00 



Forks of the Kennebec and return 13 00 



Trains leave Boston at 9 A. M. and 7 P. M. 

 Parlor cars on day trains and sleeping cars 

 on night trains. 



T> 1 n 1. nm \ ^80 Washingfton Street 



Boston City Offlcesj3„„^„„,«-„„s.„et. 

 Depot Met Offices ] mS^ZT' 



JAgf T. FURBEB. D. J. FtANDEKS, 



' Gen. Manager, Qen. Passenger Agep^, 



