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[April 29, 1886. 



B, paddle X mile, sail y t mile, pnddle y s mile, sail % mile, paddle K 

 mile, Ball X mile, S miles. 



No. 13. 11:00 A. M.— raddling Class II. (canoe and load must weigh 

 at least 120 pounds), 1 mile. 



No. H. 11:30 A. M.— Paddling tandem. Classes III. and IV., decked, 

 1 mile. (Ounoes for this nice must be decked half their length.) 



No. 15. 2:0JP. M— Sailing Class B, no limits in rig or ballast, 3 

 miles. 



No. 16. 2:30 r. M.-Sailiug Class A, no limits in rig or ballast, 3 

 miles. 



No. 17. 3:00 P. M.— Sailing unclassified canoes, no limits in ballast 

 or rig. 3 miles. 



"No. 18. 3:30 P. M. —Hurry-scurry race, 100yds. run, 20yds. swim, 

 200yds, paddle. 



No. 19. 4:00 P. M. -Tournament and gymnastics. 



The second day of this programme will bo Tuesday, August 24. 

 unless weather prevents or some ol* Monday's races are postponed, in 

 which case Monday's programme will be finished if possible and the 

 remainder of the day be devoted to special races or sports, and the 

 second day will be Wednesday, Aug. 25. In absence of wind the 

 paddling rapes will be called at their appointed time. Punctuality will 

 he insisted on, no race will wait for any members. Any event de- 

 layed by lack of wind or by reason of the preceding one not having 

 finished, will be postponed to the same hour next day, ahd the next 

 event started at its appointed time. All A. C. A. rules will be 

 enforced. 



The "all-round record" with five prizes will be based upon all 

 events in this programme except Nos. 3, 4, 6, 0. 14, 17, 18, 19-that is, 

 upon 6 paddling, 4 sailing audi combined. Every classified canoe 

 (except Class 1) being eligible alike for 2 paddling races, 2 sailing, 

 and 1 combined. For No. 4 members may bring and use another 

 canoe besides the one allowed under Rule II. for other events. 



The committee recommend as desirable subjects for special prizes 

 under Rule V.. long distance races, sailing races for open canoes and 

 paddling race for decked canoes, portage or obstruction races, and 

 sports to afford amusement. J. ». McMtrnniCH, Chairman, 



S. T. Fairtlodgii, 

 Reade W. Bailet, 



Regatta Committee. 



THE CANOE EXHIBITION. 



IT has always been the custom among those who are strangers to 

 canoeing to picture the canoeist as a solitary and misauthropicat 

 hermit, whose chief delight is to wander off alone, and who cynically 

 scorns the company of his fellow beings. So far from this being the 

 ease, however, if he is distinguished for one virtue rather than 

 another, it is for his broad philanthropy, which shows itself so fully 

 in the desire to induce others to share the sport which he prizes so 

 highly. The invention of new and complicated reefing gears, of fold- 

 ing frying pans and multitudinous eenterboards; the elaboration of 

 various devices to increase bis comfort and to enhance the beauty of 

 his canoe; and the striving for that ignis fatuus. ihe perfect canoe; 

 each has its peculiar charms for the true canoeist, but dearer than 

 all of these to bis heart is the conversion of the benighted ones who 

 toil mechanieaUv at the oar.or seek pleasure in the deceptive and 

 treacherous catboat. Neither age, sex nor station offer any pro- 

 tection from a canoeist in reach of convert*. A man has been known 

 to risk the life of an innocent and elderly father-in-law, and to duck 

 him ignominiou'dy in the vain effort to convert him to a belief in a 

 3S'm. canoe, while sweethearts and pretty cousins by scores have 

 fallen victims to the canoe fever. The canoeists of New York have 

 long been foremost in this niis-ionary work, the introduction and for 

 many years the keeping alive of American canoeing was due entirely 

 to the New York C. C. anil of fate the fellow clubs have been no less 

 active. This year will undoubtedly be the greatest that canoeing has 

 ever known, either here or abroad; the prospect of two important 

 series of races has attracted general attention to the sport, 

 a-id many throughout the country have expressed a de- 

 sire to know more of it. The many inquiries that have 

 come to canoeists about New York, suggested to a few of the Knick- 

 erbocker C. 0. tbe idea of a general exhibition of canoes and canoe 

 goods of all kinds; the idea was laid before the club and received a 

 general approval, and a meeting of canoeists from the vicinity of 

 New York was called, at which the date and details were arranged, 

 and all was finally settled. To Com. Fowler and tbe other officers of 

 the Knickerbocker C. C. the inception and successful carrying out of 

 the idei is mainly due. while they have been ably seconded by other 

 canoeists about New York, as well as in other parte of the country. 

 Com. Fowler is known not only as a thorough and active canoeist, 

 but as the efficient head of a large and flourishing military school, 

 the Columbia Institute. Located in the center of tbe city, at the 

 Forty-second street station of the Sixth avenue elevated railroad, the 

 school occupies a large three 6tory building, the second floor contain- 

 ing class rooms, while the third is alarge hall, used as a drill room and 

 gymnasium. Advantage was taken of the Easter holiday to clear 

 away desks and seats and to make an excellent place for the ex- 

 hibition. The time was necessarily short and Saturday only was 

 fixed, but it was afterward decided to keep the exhibition open on 

 Monday April 26 as well. Circulars were sent out requesting exhibits, 

 and they were divided under the following heads, each in charge of 

 one or more specialists: Sailing canoes, C. Bowyer Vaux. Paddling 

 and racing canoes, M. G. Foster, C, Cox. Cruising canoes, E. VV. 

 Rrown. Canoe and shore tent, arranged for sleeping. J. F. Newman. 

 Canoe and camp cookery, Capt. N. Smith, M. V. Brokaw, C. V. R. 

 Schuvler. Canoe aopliances and inventions, R. P. Martin, F. A. 

 Ren ton. Regatta and club trophies, R. B. Burchard. Manufacturers 

 and builders exhibits, E. W. Brown. Canoe photography and stere- 

 opticon views, L. W. Seavey. Canoe literature, W. P. Stephens. 

 Canoe costume. A. W. Duroie. Music, vocal and instrumental, R. 

 J. Wilirin. Allotment of space. J. L Greenleaf. Hall decorations, E. 

 C. Delavan, W. L. Green. Placards and labels. Win. Whitlock. 

 Boy's first canoe, J. L. Greenleaf. Press and invitations, Col. C. L 

 Norton, Arthur Brentano. Unclassified exhibits, E. Fowler. The 

 managing committee were Messrs. Fowler, Stanton and Seavey, 

 li. C. 0. 



One great difficulty experienced was the lack of time, all the mem- 

 bers of the committees being active business men as well as canoeists, 

 and their leisure just now being so occupied with the fitting out of 

 their own boats that little time could be spared for the exhibition. 

 Notwithstanding this drawback, unavoidable at this season, the dis- 

 play was a most interesting one, and a convincing evidence of the 

 prosperous condition of this newest of outdoor sports. Be -ides the 

 gentlemen directly concerned, canoeists at a distance displayed a 

 great interest, and contributions of flags, photographs and trophies 

 were received from many. Most of the prominent clubs were repre- 

 sented by members who visited New York especially to attend tbe ex- 

 hibition, among them the Cleveland. Toronto. Amsterdam. Newburgh, 

 Sing Sing (Shattemuc) Bayonne. Newark (Iantne), Rochester, Hart- 

 ford, Springfield, Oswego and Trenton (Crescent). 



The large hall of the Institute, with its ceiling lofty enough to allow 

 large sails to be set. was decorated with flags and banners, both large 

 and small, contributed by many clubs. On the south wall was the 

 most interesting display, several hundred small flags, all won in club 

 and Association races, souvenirs of most exciting contests with sail 

 and :paddle. The largest exhibit was that of the victorious 

 Snake, in the place of honor, while next in size and position 

 came the old Dot. Tbe walls were also decorated with paddles, 

 a number of original boating sketches contributed by Outing, 

 and a collection of working drawings of canoes and cruising boats. 

 The raised platform at the north end of the room was devoted 

 to photography. Around the three sides were displayed a large 

 number of photographs of canoe scenes, the A. C. A. meets, 

 the various local meets and different cruises, while on tables was a 

 collection of photographic apparatus. This included a Scovill detec- 

 tive camera, an Anthony bicycle outfit, anew and compact 4X5 

 camera, also Anthony's, a very small camera, folding flat and car- 

 ried in the pocket, with holders, tripods and other appliances, A 

 special novelty was a vest camera, the case of circular form about 

 5in. in diameter and l>4in. thick. It is suspended under the vest by 

 a cord around the neck, and the lense and plate adjuster are each in 

 the shape of buttons, so that the apparatus is invisiole, Tbe plate is 

 circular and is so arranged that eight pictures, each l%in. square 

 may be made on it in succession. In the same department were a 

 large number of books relating to canoeing and yachting. The Forest 

 and Stream Publishing Company displayed their series of hand 

 books on canoeing and camping. Messrs. Bretano contributed a 

 number of American and foreign works, and others were rec lved 

 from Roberts Bros., of Boston, and Harper & Bros , New York. 



Foremost among the canoes was the Idlewild, exhibited by Mr. H. 

 C Squires, a nGW Rushton canoe of the same modet as Mr. Gibson s 

 new vesper, the design of which lately appeared in the Forest and 

 Stream. Much speculation has been indulged in by canoeists as to 

 this new model and her performance. The lJea of a flat floor and no 

 ballast finds favor with a large number, who are watching carefully 

 for the trials between this boat and the deeper ones of the Sunbeam 

 and Lassie type. As she lies on the floor tbe appearance is disap- 

 pointing and met with little favorable comment from the canoeists 

 present. Both bow and stern below water are very full, ihe bilge is 

 carried far forward and aft with a hard turn, and the boat looks very 

 large and full. Allowance must be made for the position* and 

 she may show to better advantage on the water. The peck 

 is handsomely finished, but the appearance of the bottom 

 is marred by the shapes of the planks, which are such as to show the 

 lines of the bull to poor advantage. The rig of this boat, which is 

 owned by Mr. Buddingcon, B. O. C is of the Mohican pattern, 75 and 

 25ft, She is handsomely fitted on deck with tiller, seat, etc., and 



very finely finished in all parts. Near by is a large case of brass work 

 of all kinds for canoes, making by far the most complete assortment 

 yet shown. Among other novelties are several varieties of blocks 

 and brass bands for booms and yards, and a new and ingenious holder 

 for a pennant, allowing it to turn freely without fouling. All of these 

 are made by Mr. Rushton from his own designs. Two other boats in 

 the same exhibit were shown on the east side of the room, 10 and 20- 

 pound samples of the light-weight canoes for which he is so famous. 

 The first, while light arid strong, is fitted only for such work as it 

 would receive at the hands of an expert; butthe '20-pound boatof the 

 same size, may be used by any one for gunning, fishing or exploring, 

 and is still so light as to be easily carried on tbe shoulders. With the 

 canoes were shown some single and double paddles of Mr. Rushton 's 

 make. Down stairs were two more from the same builder, an open 

 rowing and sailing boat and a Mohican No. 1 canoe, both of the usual 

 fine finish. The former was rigged with one boom and gaff sail 



Next to the Idlewild is Com. Fowler's new Ideal, the Vikmg, fresh 

 from Everson's shop. This new model is one of the handsomest in 

 appearance that Everson has yet turned out, and with lines full rather 

 than hollow, but very clean cut, she promises to become more popu- 

 lar than any of bis previous models. The present boat is shown as 

 the "Married Member's Canoe," and attracts general notice by her 

 sails. These two cruising lateens are of a bright Turkey red, orna- 

 mented with a white sea horse. Though novel, the effect is not dis- 

 pleasing for variety, though nothing can exceed the effect of a pure 

 white sail on the water. The canoe is very comfortably equipped 

 with cushions and rugs, a seat being made forward for a lady. For 

 cruising and racing, which form part of her intended use, she is fitted 

 with two plate-brass eenterboards. 



The next canoe in the row is the Inertia, exhibited by her owner, 

 Mr. E. W. Brown, K. C. C. She is tilted with her regular suit of cruis- 

 ing lugs, and is heeled at a good angle, with booms a little off, while 

 on the weather deck is seated a member of the Eden Muse6 C. C ,with 

 sheets and tiller in hand. Inside is packed a full equipment of 

 stores, bedding, etc., as used in cruising. 



Along the east side of the room are two of the Ontario Company's 

 canoes, a very light and handsome racing paddler, of smooth build, 

 and a cedar rib canoe. The lat^r is a very fine boat, light, strong 

 and graceful, but the zebra-like appearance, the sides being of inch 

 strips of dark and light wood alternately, is not pleasing to a canoeist. 

 With the two are some very Iigbtmople paddles, by the same makers. 



The next boat is a large open Canadian canoe, shown bottom up, 

 with Rough's patent centerboard and rudder attached. This is a 

 deep wooden fin, fastened to the bottom by brass straps from each 

 gunwale. The fin is of triangular shape, like the exposed portion of 

 a centerboard, and to its after end a rudder is hung, operated by a 

 wire cord leading to each quarter. 



& most curious relic is a dugout about 8fc. long, from the southern 

 coast of California, in appearance much like a big chopping bowl. 

 Mr. G. S, Seytolt, of Newark. N. J., has on exhibition two pairs of 

 double paddles of very neat shape and excellent finish. On the wafls 

 near by are two comic sketches, in colors, of canoe life, by Mr. 

 Peebles. Bayonne C. C. while near the north end is a model and sail 

 plan of Mr. Olapham's sailing boat, mentioned some time since in our 

 columns. Thi3 boat is a double ender, 15x17, of shoal draft, The 

 sides are of one board each, flaring out, bateau fashion, while the 

 bottom is rounding, Instead of flat, the cross section at every part 

 being a segment of the same circle. The rudder is of the halance 

 pattern, with a small skag as a guard. The centerboard is not shown, 

 but is a new device of Mr. Clapham's. The rig is a sharpie yawl 

 without jib. The actual boat is very light in construction, weighing 

 but 125 pounds. 



In the center of tbe hall is a large showcase containing an exhibit 

 of silverware by the Gorham Co., with some badges and trophies by 

 other makers. The Pittsburgh, Hartford, Rochester and other cups 

 are shown; butthe most prominent features of the exhibit are the 

 large cups designed by Mr. Geo. Marcus and made by the Gorham 

 Co. for ihe New York and Brooklyn canoe clubs, the latter of which 

 we have p-eviou?iy described. The former is in the form of a pitcher, 

 the leading idea of the design being the life of the American Indian. 

 The snape is not graceful, following closely the squat and bulky form 

 of ancient Indian pottery: but in the originality of its treatment and 

 its departure from the conventional, the effect is very pleasing. 

 Around tbe top is worked a bent witbe of hickory, lashed on with 

 leather thongs in true Indian fashion, while the handle is a branch of 

 a tree. Around the bowl is shown a pine forest, rising sharply above 

 a river, up which a fleet of tiny birches Is paddling, while above, on a 

 blacked ground, is the inscription "New York Canoe Club, Interna- 

 tional Challenge Cup." With the cup is a bag of tanned deerskin, 

 ornamented with Iudian symbols ana totems, in keeping with the 

 main design. 



In sails tbe most prominent is Mr. P. Martin's new sliding gunter, 

 similar in general arrangement to the old, but much improved in 

 detail. Near it is Mr. Stoddard's new mizz°n, used in 1885, another 

 variety of the. gunter. A smaR working model of Mr. Stoddard's first 

 sail is also shown. 



Among the fittings the Radix Company take a leading nlace with 

 an exhibit of three boards, two for canoes and one of their new and 

 larger boards for sailboats. A finely finished Atwood board is also 

 shown, an improvement on the old one, while in another part of the 

 hall is a section of a canoe with one of Joyner's curious oscillating 

 eenterboards, designed to keep a vertical position at all times. The 

 section of canoe shows plainly the method of manufacture followed 

 by Mr. Joyner, the edges of each plank being rebated, making a 

 smooth surface inside and out. The boat seems to be very strong, 

 and the smooth surface is au advantage. Mr. Joyner also exhibits 

 one of his drop rudders with his patent attachment. Mr. Barney, 

 Springfield C. O, fhows one of bis rudders and clutch tillers 

 wnile Mr. Ruggles, of Charlotte, N. Y , has a rudder hangiag of the 

 well-known Clyde pattern. The Kitfiwake shows a compact folding 

 seat for a canoe. Mr. Farnham's foldmg apron, Mr. Morse's canoe 

 lamp and cleat, a neat canoe compass and a collection of sleeve but- 

 tons ornamented with club designs, sent by Mr. A. S. Pennington, of 

 Paterson, N. J., are on the same tabie. On tbe walls are hung some 

 of the charts used by Mr, Stoddard on his long cruise and tne drop 

 rudder of the Atalantis. 



In the rooms below a woods scene decorated the walls, a tent was 

 pitched and completely fitted up within, while a number of canoe 

 and camp stoves were shown close by. Mr. Newman also exhibited 

 a canoe fitted with a tent, canoe bed of rubber, sleeping bag, etc., as 

 used in cruising. 



Throughout the afternoon and evening of both days the halls were 

 filled with visitors. Canoeists from far and near with their lady 

 friends, yachtsmen and boating men, aud many who were attracted 

 solely bv a desire to learn something about canoeing. On both eve- 

 nings a stereopticon exhibition of canoe views in camp and afloat, 

 was given by Mr. L. W. Seavey, K. C. C. The exhibition has been in 

 all ways a great success, and its results will be seen this season in 

 accessions to the ranks of canoeists in New York and the surround- 

 ing country, > 



THE ASSOCIATION CUP. 



THE following circular has been sent out by; the cup committee, 

 foUowing the amendment hy the executive committee of the 

 original resolution. The fund up to date is but §149, and a considera- 

 ble amount is still needed. Subscriptions bave come in slowly on ing 

 to the misunderstanding which has prevailed, but now that all is 

 finally settled there is no doubt but that the desired amount will be 

 soon subscribed. It will be noticed that the committee have decide 1 

 to accept subscriptions of over $1. All American canoeists are con- 

 cerned in the success of tbe trophy, and now that its object is fully 

 understood, each will gladly dohis part: 



Dear Sir— Acting oh the resolution of the Executive Committee, 

 passed at the meeting on Nov. 12. 1885. and subsequently amended, 

 you are respectfully asked to contribute to a prize fund to procure a 

 piece-of plate to be first raced for at tbe approaching A. C. A. meet, 

 on the occasion of the visit of the accredited representatives of the 

 Royal Canoe Club of London, England. Subscriptions were originally 

 limited to $1 each and that amount is now solicited from you. In 

 view of the importance and exceptional nature of the occasion, and 

 urged by the small result achieved during the six months last past in 

 which the matter has been before A, 0. A- members, the committee 

 feel justified in announcing that they will receive such increased 

 amounts as members may he prompted to contribute. All receipts 

 will be duly acknowledged in the Canoeist, Forest and Stream, or to 

 club secretaries, and may be sent to any of the committee, it is pro- 

 posed to invest the sum collected in a handsome International Chal- 

 lenge Cup, to be raced for each year at the annual meet under A. C. 

 A. rules and under the supeivision of the regular A. C. A regatta 

 committee of that year. The proposed course is miles over the 

 Association triangular course (5 times around) the winner to be given 

 a champion flag and to be inscribed as such on the cup or pedestal, 

 he to hold the cup for that year under such proper guarantees as 

 may satisfy the Regatta Committee. This plan conforms to the 

 settled custom of our Association, which does not sanction the 

 element of value in the prize ever being a consideration to the com 

 petitors.and at the same time aims to procure a worthy championship 

 emblem in this cup, and to excite a noble emulation and enthusiasm 

 for a supreme effort once each year. Your co-operation is respect- 

 fully solicited ; an addressed envelope is enclosed. To do this work 

 will require considerable time and everything must be provided 

 beforehand. Your early action therefore will greatly aid this com- 

 mittee. G L. Parmele, M. D., Bear Com. A. C. A., 17 Haynes street. 

 Hartford, Conn.; W. B. Waceerhagen, 756 Broadway, Albany, N. Y-j 

 Wm. Whtti.ook, 37 West 2Snd Street, N. Y„ Chairman. N. B. Postal 

 notes are recommended for remittances. 



BRITISH CANOEING IN 1886. 



XN the Field of March 13, 1 cruised over the history of canoeing in 

 the past and its general condition at this season, looking at the 

 subject chiefly from a cruising point. It is now my intention to con- 

 sider the sport and pastime of canoeing as forshadowed for 1886 in 

 its racing aspect. 



The governing idea in the programme set out to canoers for 1886 is 

 undoubtedly the attempt to so balance the patronage of the sport 

 that all kinds of canoes aufl all conditions of the men have a fair 

 chance of enjoyment in camps, cruises, or meats, and in prize win- 

 ning. 



In regard to prize winning it would appear that everything has 

 been done to bring forward "new blood;" one of the olde?'t and most 

 successful prize winners having brought in and carried a rule that 

 "any member who has won three first prizes in club races of the 

 same denomination (viz., -sailing' or 'paddling and sailing') shall be 

 considered a 'senior,' and shall therebv become ineligible to take any 

 prizs given by the club in 1886. except in challenge cup races, in a 

 race of the same denomination as that in which he is a 'senior,' the 

 prize given by the club going to the 'junior^.' The senior winning 

 ihe race, however, takes asilk flag in memoriam. Thus ihe 'new 

 blood' has a certainty of cup-winning, and it is only a question of 

 number of races among them as to wiping off the 'juuior' into a 

 'senior,' " 



Whether this act of self-denial on the part of the leading sailing 

 racing men will produce the hoped for large entries remains to be 

 seen. It only affects tbe tailing races; why, one cannot sav, but the 

 paddlera would have none of it. However that may be. there is this 

 peculiarity about canoe sailing— that I know of in no other aquatic 

 spoit— for the past sixteen years the same two men, "Nautilus" and 

 "Pearl," have been first and second and second and first whenever 

 they raced, with but one or two exceptions; and neither Scotland, 

 Ireland, or any part of England, has ever sent a successful competitor 

 to tbe Royal C C. matches. 



It is somewhat peculiar that in the cluh itself some cruising genius 

 should not ere now have sprung up to lower the "red and yellow 

 cross" and the "blue with white diamond;" out it is still more curious 

 that with a £50 challenge cup, and numerous other prizes of value, 

 open to canoe clubs, no competitor of merit should have been found 

 in the length and breadth of the, at present. United Kiugdom. 



This season, however, tbe programme has been expanded, with the 

 hope of inducing canoes from all or any parts, in any kind of canoe, 

 to compete in the R. C. C. races, Girth measurement and time al- 

 lowance is to be tried in some races, in hope of obtaining a compe- 

 tition between small, medium, and large canoes, even Mersey sailing 

 canoes and Humber canoe yawls. 



If any skipper with a belief in himself and his canoe, wants "a fair 

 field aud no favor," he can't do better than hoist his fighting flag on 

 Hendon Lake There will be racing there April i7, April 24 and chal- 

 lenge cup May 1. The canoes will probably remain there till Whit- 

 suntide, with sweepstake and other races' if entries turn up. The 

 lake has no current or difficulties of navigation, so the visitor is as 

 fairly dealt with in that respect as can be; the Midland Railway sta- 

 tion is within 500yds. of the lake, and the Royal C. C. raft is of ample 

 size. 



Hendon racing being over the canoes are carted to the Thames, 

 for a few shillings and then races and camp take place at Tedding- 

 ton on June 12. 19. 25 (camp and "camp fittings competition") and 26 

 regatta; and finally July 10, sailing race for "every description of 

 canoe." A further feature of attraction is, that in hope of seeing 

 competitors from the colonies or abroad, two special prizss of 0m 

 each are offered for their competition. 



The club further holds an autumn cruise and camp meet on the 

 Norfolk Broads in August. No doubt this should and will be popular, 

 especially with the cruisers, i.e., those who are cruisers onlv, for 

 there is no greater fallacy in canoeing Lhan the oft-rep .ated allega 

 Hon that "racing men" and "cruisers" are a separate class, whereas 

 in truth the racing men are almost to a man, the most expert cruisers 

 we have. 



In America and Canada canoeing has grown in a marvelous man- 

 ner, and its burning life flame is chiefly fanned by camp meets with 

 races. In the autumn of this year two "international match races," 

 for valuable trophi*s, are to be sailed in America, besides a host of 

 club challenge cup races, and four, if not more, of the best English 

 canoe sailors are goiug over to compete; and it is much to be hoped 

 that, by the time the party starts in August, there will be added to it 

 the best hands from the Clyde, the Mersey, the Humber and the 

 Forth. 



Meantime there is open competition enough for the veriest glutton 

 at racing, and the boat and yacht sailors generally may fight shy of 

 attempting a competition in which the whole work, both head and 

 haDd, devolves upon the one man, making him and his craft alone 

 responsible for failure or success. There are men who sail canoes in 

 various parts of our country who are competent to race in the first 

 flight, and who, by modesty alone, have hitherto been deprived of 

 the pleasure of winning and the glory of carrying home to their club 

 the challenge cup of the Royal C. C. 



A noticeable feature in tbe canoes of the South for this year is the 

 general reduction in the size of sails both on the Thames and at 

 Hendon Lake. The tendency is evident in the direction of less sail 

 and ballast; and, indeed, in one new canoe— the Nautilus — the sizj 

 of hull has also been considerably reduced. 



Of novelties thus far disclosed— that is, as to alterations or novel- 

 ties in fittings — the deck yoke and baud tiller on the Pearl is an in- 

 genious contrivance. Mersey canoes, no doubt, had a hand in bring- 

 ing to tbe front this mode of "tiller and yoke" steering, and it has 

 lately become almost universal iu America. The Nautilus has gen- 

 eral! r had a "deck yoke," but forward of the well; in the new craft 

 this does not appear to exist, but some arrangement of "hand tiller" 

 (as yet dark) acting as a supplement to the foot steering gear, is said 

 to be in process of creation. 



Some seven canoes are on the club raft at Hendon, and several 

 were out for a trial spin last week, among them the Diamond, a 

 rather large canoe with a very heavy plate, did some remarkably 

 good sailing in company with the crack canoes of the day; appar- 

 ently also she had considerably less sail set than any of the others. 

 The mizzen on the Pearl, the mast of which is stepped upon her 

 rudder, reminds one at a distance as if a toy yacht had got foul of 

 the Pearl's rudder, it being but three or four square feet in size. 



As regards workmanship in boat building, the two new canoes built 

 by Turk, of Kmgsten, the Pearl and Nautilus, are perfect gems of tbe 

 art; and looking at them, one wonders if the Thames Conservancy 

 "blue burgee and register number in 2in. figures" will ever be allowed 

 to hide and disfigure their pretty faces "Pearl," in block letters on 

 her bows, can be read half a mile off; and ' Nautilus" is clearly set 

 out on each bow, in addition to the R. C. C. monogram of a crown and 

 crossed O. C. What more can any authorities wunt? The match on 

 Hendon Lake to-day is limited to sail area— i. e., to 75fc. total— so the 

 second class canoe Sabnna should have a very fair chance if the 

 wind is not fresh. The sailing among the others will be mainly a 

 question of handling and model, as motive power is practically fixed 

 by rhe limiting of sail area. With tbe improvements in Diamond, 

 Kitten, and last year's Pearl, a new hand at the tiller of Pearl 6, and 

 the presence of three new — or at least as yet unraced— canoes, Nina, 

 Sabriua, and Nautilus, and with probably Gladys and Violet as late 

 arrivals, some exciting and interesting racing may be anticipated.— 

 Old Hand, in the FieKl, April 1 7. 



THE WOLF AND FOX RITE R8 . —Editor Forest and Stream; 

 "An old subscriber" asks about the route from Winneconne, Wis., 

 to the Mississippi River. Winneconne is on the Wolf River a few 

 miles above its junction with the Fox. He would, therefore, godown 

 the Wolf to the Fox, then up the Fox to Portage City and across to 

 the Wisconsin River, and down it to the Mississippi. There is a canal 

 from tbe Fox to the Wisconsin at Portage, and the distance is only 

 about a mile and a half or two miles. Steamers run regularly on the 

 Fox from Oskhosh to Berlin, and I thiak about once a week to Port- 

 age; but I believe no boats are now running on the Wisconsin as far 

 up the river as Portage, though I am not sure. The trip by canoe or 

 rowboat is quite pleasant, especially from Portage to the Mississippi. 

 Tbe current on the Fox where the route is up stream is slow, while on 

 the Wisconsin it is very swift.— Grktzel. 



THE W. A. O. A. MEET.— We have received the full programme 

 of the coming meet at Ballast Island from July 8 to 21. It will ap- 

 pear next weelt, our space being occupied this week by the canoe 

 exposition. 



A. C. A.— Mr. Chas. C. Elfelt, Minneapolis, ft.iun,, is a candidate 

 for membership. 



"Whoever poisoned my dog is a low-down puppy and is 

 mean enough to do anything. I am satisfied that it is a white 

 man and cf good standing in this town, and he ought to be 

 found out. I am afraid of him only in one way, and that is 

 he will burn me up while asleep. I hope whoever it may be 

 when he reads this he will stop, as he is called a puppy, and 

 is not man enough to resent if. I am satisfied it is a white 

 man, as no negro could get so much poison from the druggist 

 without some notice being taken of it. I am responsible for 

 every word in this card, and can whip the man that poisoned 

 my dog. No man will resent an insult that will steal, lie, 

 burn houses, and slip around at night and poison a man's, 

 ! dog. "-J?. B. Fudge, w Albany (Ga.) News, 



