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FOREST AJMD STREAM. 



[Jl ly 3, 1888- 



GOSTER GLEANINGS. 



"TTE1 _.LO !" says the station agetit, "More of you this time and 

 IX some (1 i (Tereni, boats'/" 



Yes; and this time we afe going to eliuib a good deal higher up 

 the hill and come down the Russian Fiver from Gloverdale, some 

 thirty-five miles above Healdsburg, our starting point last year, 

 and don't- you forge t it. It looks much the same old crowd, here 

 we have the Commodore and his little daughter (Tucker) in the 

 Tuck, they being also upset there before- then Mrs. Commodore 

 and her son (Nipper) in the Nip. These are the additions to the 

 old party and are full of pleasant anticipations; Columbia and 

 Mrs. C. in the Columbia, and finally Snolly in the Snolly Goster, 

 or Snolly's Goster, or plain Goster; four canoes and seven canoe- 

 ists. 



Gloverdale is a lovely spot: surrounded on all sides by the great 

 hills and Mount Helena in the east, it appears very lovely to the 

 happy seven who arrived dusty and tired one April evening and 

 hastily repair to (he hotel for the dinner they have sworn to 

 ut terly annihilate. After a good night's rest, dreaming of rushing 

 waters, shady pools and happy camp-fires, the canoeists appear 

 equipped for "business. Various are the garbs presented, each oue 

 the especial pride of his owner, as being the most convenient and 

 best adapted for canoeing and camp life. 



The Commodore and Snolly get the canoes from the box cars 

 and have them transported to the river side, while the others 

 make necessary purchases in town. All are assembled at the spot 

 chosen Cor launching about 11 o'clock, together with a large crowd 

 of youngsters and loafers eager to see the start. Nipper says this 

 will make a fine beginning for his series of photographs and pro- 

 ceeds to shoot the scene, the canoes, two or them on the wagon 

 and two in stages of packing, duffle spread out in all directions, 

 children to fill in all crevices, and lastly, the smiling canoeists. 

 It does not take long to get everything stowed away, and finally 

 "All aboard," and away we go, shooting the first ripple iu fine 

 style, amid thundering cheers from the assembled multitude. 

 Now at last we are free and afloat on the roving river, care we 

 know not, every breath seems one to do good, and the ripple of 

 the water is music to hear. The Goster draws loss water than 

 any of the others and goes on ahead to prepare the way, as it 

 were. A wave of the right paw signifies keep to the right shore; 

 one of the left, to the left shore; both hands, keep in the middle; 

 excited animation of whole frame, lookout for yourselves; and a 

 big splashing and puffing with glimpses of garboard streak, "the 

 Goster is in trouble." This code of signals arranged to every- 

 body's satisfaction the journey proceeds, nature smiles and placid 

 content reigns. Were it not that most of them had been there 

 before it, would be hard to convince of the possibility of catas- 

 trophe in this peaceful procession. Alas! too soon was it to be 

 demonst rated that in the midst, of fancied security dread danger 

 lurks. A roaring sound is heard ahead, while the water begins 

 to travel swiftly, the (roster and Nip dart around a curve, disap- 

 pear behind some rocks, down an incline of rushing foam, re- 

 appear paddling vigorously, fly another swirl and round to in the 

 eddy below, breathless and joyful. Not so the fated Tuck. Gal- 

 lantly does she negotiate the first series and enters ou the last 

 rapid. Down she comes, the Commodore and Tucker put ting in 

 terrific licks on the starboard side, but, in vain, for when on the 

 eve of victory, she is carried broadside on under the treacher- 

 ous boughs, a little squeak from the Tucker and the river claims 

 its own, 



Grabbing t he keel in one hand and the Tucker iu the other in 

 the pool below, the Commodore bravely comes ashore amid the 

 plaudits of his companions and a minute later the Columbia, ar- 

 rives with a dash, full of anxiety as to the fate of his predecessor. 

 There is a pebbly beach handy and it is presently covered with an 

 assortment of blankets, clothes and duffle of every description. 

 Nothing has heeulost, with the exception of a few bottles of beer 

 and tins of canned fruit, as previous experience has taught the 

 expediency of tyiug things in. The Tucker now takes to the water 

 again and refuses to come out, so to compromise the matter a 

 universal hath is agreed on, the men ferry over the river and find 

 a sunny dressing place in the grove, the Commodore's wet clothes 

 are wrung out and hung up as scarecrows, and soon the whole 

 crowd are disporting themselves in the water. It is simply de- 

 lightful to struggle up shore to the foot of the rapid and then east 

 voUrself in and float swiftly down on your back. On coming out, 

 the Commodore is rigged up in borrowed garments and lunc heon 

 produced. How that crowd did paralyze that feed, well well, it 

 was a caution. Cold meat, sardines, and other delec tables dis- 

 appeared like smoke and still they cried for more till the supply 

 ceased and every one was too lazy to go down to the canoes for 

 more, then a friendly pipe in a senii-^omnolent condition and the 

 cup of happiness brims over. 



In two hours the blankets and other articles are completely 

 dried out and the flotilla again on its way. It was getting a little 

 late, and as it is expedient to get into camp with two hours of 

 daylight to spare, a good lookout is kept for a comfortable site. 

 This appears iu the shape of a fine grove of trees, with soft grass 

 around and lots of firewood in easy reach. The canoes are quickly 

 got up on shore and the camp is soon arranged, everything falling 

 easily into place. The chief peculiarity in this camp lays in the 

 spectacle of misguided pertinacity; beautiful in death at the foot 

 of a magnificent oak lies the carcass of a noble horse. He had 

 evidcnllv climbed the tree, and when after many attempts he had 

 achieved the higher altitudes had been dashed to the ground and 

 yielded up bis little life a hero. Whatever his story ,he had laid 

 there so long as to be an entirely unoff ensive and purely ornamen- 

 tal neighbor. Dinner of a real Goat Island stew and scrambled 

 cackleberries: the estimated consumption of the latter is four 

 dozen per diem: camp-lire and songs follow in their turn till bed- 

 time. It is now that the Commodore is found fast asleep in the 

 beautiful bed Columbia had made for himself under a tree close 

 by, and with much difficulty awakened and removed. Suolly, 

 finding a soft piece of turf some ten yards from camp, seeks his 

 humble conch and is soon wrapped in slumber. He is awakened 

 about 2:45 by stealthy footfalls, and, hastily turning, perceives in 

 the bright moonlight the gruesome form of a skeleton steed. 

 Remembering his facetious suggestions to put him in the soup, 

 jellify his hoofs, and similar remarks, he groans in spirit; but, 

 behold! after a cheerful "Good evening" and a murmured quota- 

 tion, something about "Rock me to sleep," the defunct equine 

 passes on and next morning has resumed his graasy couch under 

 the oak. Ill-natured people have ascribed this phenomenon to a 

 preserved ginger, honey and claret dessert, but the Goster knows 

 it for an appalling fact and shudders at the recollection. 



The next morning at breakfast, after a glorious swim, it is sug- 

 gested to stay all day in this delightful spot, and every one being 

 agreeable it is so ordered. The time is spent in loafing, eating and 

 sleeping, varied with an occasional dip in the river, the Nipper had 

 an encounter with a jack rabbit but neither were hurt, and peace 

 •and content were apparent all around. 



After a splendid night's sleep the. camp was astir about 0:50, as 

 a good, long trip is contemplated to-day. By 8 o'clock breakfast 

 has vanished and the canoes are packed; with a farewell shout to 

 their pleasant resting place paddles are dipped and away they go. 

 The riffles are not to be despised all along here and there are 

 several close shaves from immersion. About five miles lower 

 down a roaring announces the worst rapid yet encountered: in 

 fact, it proved the liveliest of the whole trip. It was deemed ad- 

 visable for the ladies to disembark and walk around, when toe 

 skippers, disencumbered of responsibility and weight, shoot it in 

 fine style. There was a huge rock under water half way down, 

 causing a long, round wave, passing over which was a delightful 

 sensation, and at the foot quite a little whirlpool. 



The scenery is now very fine, one pool after another separated 

 by easy riffle's; and taking it leisurely to admire the scenery the 

 canoes glided along without incident till about noon, when they 

 arrived at a fish dam. These are built of willows by the Indians, 

 to catch hard-mouths, and there were a number entangled in 

 this one. Breaking a way through, a pleasant spot, is found half 

 a mile below for luncheon which is enjoyed under the trees. A 

 short distance further on the river divides into two branches 

 and Snolly ou ahead chooses the. right hand one, as there appears 

 to be more water there. This of course ma bee it pretty shallow 

 on the riffles and all the blame is visited on the head of the luck- 

 less Goster, though it must be confessed he had the best of it 

 otherwise, watching the others come bumpity-bump over the 

 rocks. It turns out afterward, however, that they took the best 

 course after all. When the two branches joined again some 

 three miles below, there seemed a much larger volume of water 

 and capital time was made for five or six miles till another fish 

 dam came in sight. Something was said about a big d-m but has 

 since been denied. However, the obstacle must be surmounted; 

 after nosing around, a little channel was found at one side and 

 looked promising. A little distance down it is a gi avel bar, in 

 shoving over which Snolly breaks one blade of his double paddle 

 short off. This is a serious matter and is promptly attended to. 

 The Commodore is always to the fore In cases like this and pro- 

 duces some copper rivets, after inserting which the break is 

 carefully wrapped with waxed cord and the journey continues. 



It is getting rather late and as it is proposed to reach Healds- 

 burg before camping, there is no dallying by the way. It was a 

 pitv no photographs could be taken of this portion of the trip, as 

 the" rocks and pools were very tine, but "forward" is the cry. Sud - 

 denly the. Commodore's paddle breaks in an exactly similar man- 

 ner to the other and is promptly spliced. This so excites the 



Commodore that he announces his intention of reaching Healds- 

 burg or bust. Forward, brave souls, we must not lose our chief 

 in so untidy a manner. Columbia was bringing up the rear and 

 the. canoes had got spread out somewhat, so that conversation 

 was not possible. "What was that?" says Nipper, "A cry of dis- 

 tress; no, it couldn't be." Alas! yes, wafted on the breeze from 

 behind, comes faintly, "Goster, oh Goster, help, we perish." 

 Hastily turning and paddling with much difficulty up the swift 

 current a piteous spectacle is disclosed. Wedged under the roots of 

 a tree broadside on in mid-stream is poor Columbia, the water 

 boiling against the sides and threatening to swamp the whole 

 business every moment. Snolly puts in terrific licks— Mrs. 

 Columbia said afterward she thought he would never get there— 

 and lands on a sort of gravel island a short distance off. Then 

 producing a rope specially carried for this purpose he gravely 

 lassocB theni, and in another moment they are hauled bodily out, 

 and all are off again down stream. 



Evening begins to draw near and still no Healdsburg. Alas, 

 dea r Commodore, things look bad for you. A little further and a 

 most good-natured female form is discovered on the. bank. "How 

 far to Healdsburg?" "Well, some call it fourteen miles, some six- 

 teen, by the river, but it is only five by land across the hills there." 

 A further inquiry regarding the cackleberry crop in that district 

 being answered satisfactorily, Snolly makes up his mind he will 

 stay by that cheerful female or die. The Commodore looks round 

 for an encouraging glance, then down stream, and then alas, for 

 human resolutions, runs ashore and steps qui, conquered but 

 happy. Never did canoeists make a, happier venture. Taking 

 two of them up to the ranch that bountiful lady loaded them 

 down with milk, fruits, hot rolls, cackleberries and other invigor- 

 ating and delectable articles. Dinner was a feast, and when they 

 repaired to the camp-fire not one of the party ventured on con- 

 versa (ion, beiug, in classical language, too full for utterance. 

 Later on the ranch folks came, down, and then the stillness of the 

 night was broken by choruses of darky melodies and college 

 songs, in which all took part, the flute-like tones of the Goster 

 being especially apparent and causing one of the visiting ladies 

 to remark, "It reminds me of one of taem there mountain jays," 

 Which compliment has been so often repeated as to have become 

 a proverb in the O. C. C. 



The next morning was quite cold, a strong north wind blowing. 

 The hospitable friends of the evening before came down to see the 

 start and wish the canoeists "bon voyage." An elderly and kind- 

 hearted Confederate soldier embraces the Commodore, and with 

 many regrets the journey is resumed. From information received 

 some stiff rapids are expected, and it is not long before plenty are 

 encountered, in the midst of one of which Snolly's patched paddle 

 goes again. The Commodore baring misgiving about his, there 

 are mutual condolences, which ends iu the Tuck and Goster being 

 tied up alongside as a catamaran; a good paddle on each side and 

 away (hey go together, but it is nevertheless found necessary to 

 cast off when shooting riffles. The miles go bj and Healdsburg 

 cannot be far off, really it looks as if there were to be no casu- 

 alties to-day, the river is not quite so interesting here, running at 

 the base of high hills and winding like a snake. Presently a very- 

 nasty place appears, and the catamara n would have calmly glided 

 into the jaws of death had it not been for the promptness of the 

 Commodore, who, realizing that her unwieldiug form would stand 

 no chance, got overboard as she Bwept by a gravel bar at the top 

 and hauled in near shore. Along comes the Nip, the Nipper 

 wielding bis paddle like a Trojan, down she rushes and barely 

 manages to clear the ugly stump sticking out of the water at an 

 angle just where the full force of the current sweeps sideways in 

 the turn, Mrs. Commodore lying flat back in the boa t to avoid it. 

 Now comes the Columbia with a rush, and appears to he making 

 it first-rate under the powerful strokes of her skipper; all clear; 

 no, at the last moment the fatal cross current catches her and 

 hurls her across under the tree. Mrs. Columbia ducks under it 

 but before ho realizes anything it takes Columbia under the chin 

 and the next scene in the drama is that of his graceful form 

 turning a back somersault in the air. He goes in head foremost, 

 his gum boots waving in the breeze and disappears from view. 

 This appalling sight so terrifies the Tucker that, regardless of the 

 Commodore and Snolly, she climbs overboard, clean over gum 

 boots and everything, and makes a break for the shore, and with 

 clasped hands she watches the course of events. Columbia, com- 

 ing up in the pool below, looks around for the canoe with a mys- 

 tified air and perceives Mrs. C. sweetly smiling at him close by. 

 Considerable water got in from the lurch but she was otherwise 

 all serene. Landing, the usual dry out ensued and luncheon was 

 eaten. 



All such incidents take time, and it was past 3 o'clock when the 

 canoes were again afloat. Columbia promises not to leave his 

 wife again and good progress is made. The river is the sole high- 

 way, the great hills coming right, down to the water, it was im- 

 possible to keep one's bea ring in the many turns, but down stream 

 is the course and Healdsburg is somewhere ahead. Casting off, 

 from the Tuck to tackle a rapid, the Goster breaks his remaining 

 blade in the first descent, pathetically running the rest back- 

 ward, making frantic grabs at passing rocks with a boat hook. 

 Happily he arrives safely at the bottom, and again joins forces 

 with the Tuck, using half of the Commodore's paddle. At last 

 the bridge heaves in sight and is appropiately celebrated, and 

 half an hour later camp is pitched close to the town. 



The whole next day is spent in making repairs, two double 

 paddles, 8J4 and 9J4ft. respectively, have to be cut out of solid 

 wood, the Nip and Tuck covered with asphaltum varnish below 

 the wat erline and various other things attended to. It is no good 

 chafing at the delay, it must be endured, but excellent jobs are 

 made and everything put in readiness for to-morrow, including 

 a stock of fresh meats ami supplies. 



Nine o'clock the next morning sees the canoes afloat. A photo 

 of them going down the first ripple in line being taken, but after- 

 ward proving a failure. There is now lots of water and easy fall, 

 so with no need of caution the canoes keep together, often get- 

 ting abreast and paddling lazily along in the bright sunshine, tho 

 crews raising their voices in festive jubilee, and thoroughly en- 

 joying themselves. About noon a halt is made for a bathe and 

 lunch. The bill of fare is very recherche on account of a hamper 

 received from San Francisco, it consists of first toddy, then cold 

 roast chicken, pate de four giraffes (fois gras), marmelade, bread, 

 butter and beer. This feast so exhilarated certain members of 

 the party that they executed a war dance on the sand, on which 

 they were accused of being in an inebriated condition and if it was, 

 an intoxication of pleasure, good health, good food and good beer, 

 they undoubtedly were. Some five miles below this, the huge 

 rock, so admired last year, looms in sight ; and the Nipper is right 

 on deck with his camera at once. Two excellent pictures result , 

 the canoes being alongside of the cliff which goes sheer up out of 

 the water about 50ft. and lias so smooth a face that it is difficult 

 to get a sufficient hold to remain still. To the inspiring strains of 

 "Old Glory" from Columbia the fleet moves on. Mrs. C. is nearly 

 asleep in the how and dreaming of dinner, when the canoe, with- 

 out the slightest warning, suddenly attempts to climb a tree, that 

 is she tackles the submerged portion and runs up hill. Having 

 considerable deadrise she then flops over on her side; without a 

 word Mrs. C, leaves the ship, not into the water but into the tree 

 and her aerial movements in the upper foliage much astonished 

 the others, who cannot make out whether she is birds-nesting or 

 surveying the country 7 ; the. canoe relieved of her weight regains 

 the perpendicular and she is persuaded to return on board again 

 from on high. It is late when camp is made, no favorable site 

 turning up for sometime. As it is the parties sleep on sand beds 

 for the first time on the trip, but no one apparently suffers. So 

 sleepy a crowd was it that a chorus of snores greeted tho Commo- 

 dore's most cherished yarn by the fire, which, however, in no way 

 dismayed him, as with the assistance of a mug of hot grog he 

 safely "spins it to the bitter end. 



What a dip that was in the river next morning early. It is 

 growing hotter every day and it pays to rise and get things packed 

 before the excessive heat begins. The redwood country is now 

 being approached, clumps appear here and there on the banks, 

 giving grateful shade. Luncn was eaten about 1 o'clock, and 

 though fearful of repetition, that menu must be given: Soft toddy 

 a la Goster, cold beer canoeuse, pate de four ginger snaps, sardines 

 a la Nipper (what a twist that boy had on them fish), marmelade 

 and hard, buns. It was shortly after this epicurean banquet, that 

 a tearful scene was enacted. The Goster was feeling good and 

 putting in some very healthy licks about fifty yards ahead. All 

 of a sudden the bow of the Snollygoster was observed to shoot up 

 and point skyward, and a hasty reconnoissanco divulges a log dam, 

 quite hidden from above, with a drop of about four feet into a 

 deep pool below. Poised on the apex amidships, where his impe- 

 tus had driven him, sat poor Snolly sadly inviting any one wish- 

 ing to see his instant demise to look that way. Slowly the stern 

 begins to drift round and in another moment he will be rolled 

 over the abvss. But no, a foot from the edge a snag protrudes 

 and catches the canoe. The party look on in breathless suspense 

 while he removes his nether garments. Saved! He is overboard 

 and edging for shore. Hurrah! Lot joy reign, and singing mer- 

 rily the Goster resumes his seat and lights out for the front. The 

 heat is terrifio, the log entries get blurred, and with difficulty the 

 following extracts were made out: "Photographs of railroad 

 bridge. Lovely paddle. Encounter of Columbia and Snolly with 

 tierce cows, tho Goster successful ly boards one, carrying off her 

 brush, but Columbia is routed with slaughter, breaking a paddle. 

 Arrival at Guerneville. Amicable overtures of natives. Heat 



worser and worser. Commodore and Mrs. Com. peacefully slum- 

 ber under bridge while purchases are made. Camp a mile below 

 in grand pool. Royal dinner. Desert of strawberries and cream, 

 Fishing experiences of Snolly and the Nipper. Fishiess retreat. 

 Hay beds. The camp sleeps." 



Yes, those hay beds were so luxurious that it was really quite 

 late w hen the early bathers gave their morning concert. This, 

 alas! is the last day on the river. The goal is approaching. Dun- 

 can's Mills is only fourteen miles below. In this stretch, how- 

 ever, there lies the most beautiful scenery of the whole trip. The 

 Nipper and camera, are to tnefore, several pictures of the pool are 

 taken, with the grand redwoods reflected in its depths; and then 

 for the homestretch. Nip and Tuck nowgo ou ahead, while a new 

 bottom is put in the Columbia. A combination of brass sheeting, 

 white lead, rivets and elbow grease finally effect this, and the 

 others are rejoined a few miles below in the famous Bohemian 

 Pool. Here a lovely creek flows in, just made to ice the beer in, 

 but first of all a bath and photos of a group in the water. Unfor- 

 tunately this proved a failure. It is possible to take headers from 

 any height you like into 40ft. of water, the rock going sheer up 

 from the pool. The lunch was of the usual expansive order, and 

 then before starting a final photo was taken of the gang just as 

 they were, sitting down all in a row behind the Gostcr's OJ^ft. 

 paddle. Nipper pulls a string to shoot off the arrangement, the 

 picture representing seven individuals, each one tougher than 

 his neighbor, but sublimely happy, the canoes in the background. 



The remaining miles were reeled off in good stylo, slow at first 

 on account of complaints of too much lunch, and faster later 

 when the afternoon drew on. At last the bows ore run ashore at 

 Duncan's Mills. Resolved to drink to the last dreges their cup of 

 enjoyment, camp is pitched on the river bank and a gorgeous 

 evening spent. The train does not lea,ve till mid-day to-morrow 

 and there will be ample time to pack canoes and clean up. Why 

 enumerate the future sufferings, the breaking camp, the last stew, 

 the final flapjack, Tucker's tears and the universal regrets, lei 

 them pass. Ten days of delightful open air vacation has done 

 every one good. True, the bottom of the Columbia would be some- 

 what sounder if she had stayed at home, but her crew feel splendid: 

 the Nip and Tuck have survived their scraping; the Goster, what 

 of her ? That fatal dam has cruelly crushed her fragile form, her 

 back is broken, but her spirit undaunted. Will she survive'/ 

 Snolly has some sticking plaster and string and much persever- 

 ance. Perhaps she will live to take another trip, perhaps she will 

 have to make room for a later love, time alone will tell. Alas, 

 poor Goster ! ! I 



THE A. C. A. MEET. 



Fjditiir FOr&st Miid Stream: 



With Mr. George M. Foster, of the committee on camp arrange- 

 ments, I visited Long Island, Lake George, on June 28. Mr. D. S. 

 Sanford, the owner of the islaud, had taken up his residence 

 there and welcomed us most cordially. He is doing a good deal 

 of work in laying out paths around the shore, which will be very 

 useful to the Association as well as to himself. 



We found the site for the camp at. the southern end of the 

 island, a most delightful and picturesque place, with abundance 

 of shade from cedars and other trees in clumps and grov es. The 

 ground is broken and varied in chai acter, some of it rocky, other 

 parts covered with beautiful short grass in open glades between 

 the woods. There is a good deal of cedar alon": the shore, with 

 gaps or intervals, at which the landing places will be made. 



In the channel, between Long Island and Soutn island, is a fair 

 sized strip of sand, which will no doubt be a favorite place for 

 landing. There is open ground behind, sufficient for the location 

 of a large part of the camp. All the land is high and dry and 

 healthy, the air being laden with the delicious odor of the cedar 

 trees. Tho water is all around deep enough for convenient land- 

 ing and it is unnecessary to praise its quality. Arrangements arc 

 already made for the restaurant, which will be conducted in Hie 

 usual way and under the management of Mr. Ferris, of Horicon 

 Lodge Hotel. The Association may expect very satisfactory 

 attention at his hands. The necessary store and steamboat com 

 munication will be provided and are now being arranged. The 

 post-office address will be "A C. A. Camp, Lake George, N. Y." 

 Letters thus adoressed will be carried into the camp in the A. C. A. 

 mail bags. A delightful spot is selected for the ladies' camp, 

 with abundant shade, the open grass around neing surrounded by 

 cedars. This is rather nearer to Mr. Sanford's house thau the 

 main camp. There are three or four hotels within convenient! 

 distance of the camp, and many ladies are preparing to stay at 

 the camp, encouraged by the convenience that those will afford, 

 to fall back upon in case of need. The water, which will prob- 

 ably be selected for the sailing courses, is to the southwest of the 

 island, bearing southeast from Lorna Islaud, but this will be de- 

 termrned bv the regatta committee. 



The committee on cruising will issue its programme short) i , 

 which will be a new feature in the A. C. A. meet. When this and 

 the other information is finally gathered in the camp programme 

 will be printed and sent to members with full information on all 

 points, this preliminary notice being intended only to show that 

 preparations for what promises to be the most successful meet in 

 the history of the A. C. A. are in good progress. 



Last, but not by any means least, it may be well to mention 

 that the Royal C. C, of England, have sent their challenge, and 

 several members will be present to race for the International 

 trophy. Rout. W. Gibson, Com. A. C. A. 



DELAWARE RIVER. -Editor Forest and SI no or. Contemplat- 

 ing a cruise down the Delaware River during the latter part of 

 this summer in a 14x28 sailing canoe, starting from Port Jervis 

 down, I would like to know: 1. Where can a chart be obtained 

 of the Lower Delaware River? '?.. Is there any publication on 

 points of interest in that vicinity, if not, to whom could! write 

 for such information, also in regard to rapids, dams, etc.? 3. Is 

 there much fishing to be had and of what kind, during the latter 

 part of August or first of September? 4. At what rate about does 

 the current run?— J. G. R. [Charts of the river from Philadelphia 

 down can be had of D. Eggert's Sons, 76 Wall street, N, Y. Per- 

 some of our readers can answer the other questions. 



NEW YORK C. C— The postponed regatta of the New Y'ork 

 C. C. was sailed in a good breeze on June 30. the sailing race being 

 won by Mr. Reginald Blake, B. C. C, in his new and unnamed 

 canoe; Tamer, Dr. Powers, won the novices sailing race; Messrs. 

 Brokaw and Blake, iu the Minx, won the tandem paddling, and 

 Com. Munroe the upset race. 



A. C. A. MEMBERSHIP —Atlantic. Division: Robt. H. Peebles, 

 Bayonne, N. J.; James Close, Rloomfield. N. J. 



fachtittg. 



Small Yacht*. By C. P. Kunhardt. Price $7. steam Yaclits awl 

 Launchm. By C. P. Kunhardt. Price $z. Yachts, Boats and 

 Canoe*. By C. Stansneld-Hicks. Price $$.50. Steam Machinery. By 

 Donaldson. Price $1.60. 



FIXTURES. 



July. 



-13. Seawanhaka Cruise. 19. 



. Beverly, Swampscott Cham. 20. 



. Cor, Marblehead, Club. 20. 



. South Boston Club. 20. 



'. New Rochelle Annual. 20. 



'. R. C. Y. C. Cruising Race, 20. 



Oakville. 21. 



■16. Interlake, meet and races, 21. 



Put-in Bay. 21. 



Southern Cruise, N. Orleans. 21. 



Pleon, First Cham. 21. 



Monatiquot. First, Cham. 21. 



L. \ 7 . R. A., Kingston. 23. 



Great Head 1st Cham. 23. 



American. Steam. 26. 



Beverly, Marblehead, Open 2(i. 



Sweep, 1st and 2d. 28. 

 Hull, Hull 1st Cham. 



Chelsea, Dorchester Bay. 28. 



Savin Hill, Open. 28. 



West Lynn, Cham. 28. 



Cape Cod, Club, Brewster. 28. 



Atlantic Cruise. L. 1. Sound. 28. 



. Toronto, 5th Class. 28. 



. L. Y. R. A., Belleville. 28. 



Q.uincy, Ladies' Day, Review 30. 



Rhode Island, Cham. 30. 



'. Monatiquot, 2d Pen., Inside. 31. 



i. Bay View, Ladies' Day. 31. 



I. New Haven, Ladies' Day. 31, 



Miramichi, Cup. 



Savin Hill, Moonlight Sail. 



Great nead Moonlight Sail. 



Bay View Moonlight Sail. 



Monatiquot Moonlight Sail. 



L. Y. R. A., Oswego. 



American, Steam. 



Quaker City, Club Day. 



South Boston Club. 



Cor. Marblehead, 2d Cham. 



Beverlv, Mon. Beach 3d Open 



Cape Ann, Gloucester Cup. 



Rhode Island Cruise. 



L. 1\ R. A., Rochester. 



Pleon, Club. 



Cedar Point Pennant. 



Cor. Marblehead, Ladies' 



Race. 

 Hull, HuU Regatta. 

 Beverly, Mon. Beach Cham. 

 Great Head Club. 

 Bay View Club. 

 West Lynn, Club. 

 Capo Cod Club, Cape Ann. 

 L. Y. R. A., Hamilton. 

 L. Y. R. A.. Toronto. 

 Quincy, 2d Cham. 

 Monatiquot, Third Pen. 

 Dorchester Club. 

 L. \ r . R, A., Toronto R.O.Y.C. 



