298 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Oct. 31, 1889. 



worse because one or fifty use it. But from a practical stand- 

 point, the question has been much altered. If only one or two 

 men use a standing rig, and the great body of canoeists devote 

 themselves to the development of the hoisting rigs, the "abomi- 

 nation, "while none the less abominable, is no more a lion in the 

 path of progress; it is a danger that canoeing has weathered out 

 on. There is, however, no guarantee that the standing rig is 

 dead. It must not be forgotten that last spring, when the major- 

 ity of canoeists were devising new rigs, there was every chance 

 that standing rigs would be legislated against; and as the trophy 

 was won this year by a standing rig, there will be next spring a 

 reaction in its favor, ii the Executive. Committee takes no action 

 against it. 



The new rule relating to the centerboard did not deal with the 

 essential evil, the devotion of the entire interior of the canoe to 

 the accommodation of the centerboard. but if it was desirable to 

 legislate against projecting boards in '89; it is as desirable to do 

 so in '90; this year's meet has not changed the position of affairs. 

 The developeinents of this year, as far as the hiking seat is con- 

 cerned, have been of a most peculiar nature. Last year the Vesper 

 men, and the Vesper men alone, used the railway and defended 

 it; this voar the whole clan of racingmeu use them and like them 

 so well that I believe every mother's son of them would wax so 

 wrathy if they were legislated against that not even a drop 

 from the ends of their railways into deep blue water with an 

 October chill on it would cool their anger to a sufficient extent to 

 prevent them from rebelling. If the hiking seat is left alone, 

 moreover, it will soon prove whether the effect of the railway 

 upon the development of the canoe will be as injurious as it would 

 naturally appear to be, and both canoeing and the Association 

 are strong enough to permit the hiker to work out its own desti- 

 nies for some years to come. Rex aw. 



A DISMAL STORY. 



IT is very little time I can devote to vacation, winter or sum- 

 mer; but last Juno 1 found myself in a Michigan town visiting 

 relations and three whole weeks on my hands to do as I liked 

 with. After a few days of such quietness and early hours as one 

 finds in a small town or in the country itself, I made up my mind 

 to spend a week at least in the woods; and no sooner had I con- 

 ceived the idea than I rushed to my cousin Spencer, and after 

 ten minutes' talking had him as enthusiastic as myself. Our 

 camping ground, we concluded, should be a small lake, sixteen 

 miles by almost straight road from where we were. There is a 

 small river running through that neighborhood; and by consult- 

 ing a county map we found we could go by boat down this stream 

 for about six miles and then turn Id to another stream that flowed 

 into the first one direct from the lake we had decided upon, 

 though I now recollect the map did not state that it was a very 

 crooked stream. This was the route we determined to take, not- 

 withstanding that those who knew told us the trip had been at- 

 tempted several times by others and had been found impossible, 

 even with canoes, to say nothing about a loaded boat. But wo 

 always knew better than those who would advise. 



We started at 5:80 A. M. on a Saturday, the boat containing 

 tent and poles, blankets, minnow pail, bucket, rods and tackle, 

 gun and cartridges, minnow net, banjo, axe, two valises, and 

 last but by no means least, a large trunk full of provisions. 

 Spence took the oars; and the only seat for me was astride the 

 trunk in the stern. The gunwale of the. boat when we shoved off 

 was about an inch out of water. Our first difficul ties came in the 

 form of two or three railroad bridges;, to get under there without 

 upsetting the boat was painful in the extreme. I had no idea be- 

 fore I was such an accomplished contortionist and equilibrist. 

 Spence was on the seat and hadn't much trouble, but I sat. some 

 two feet, above the water. However, we anticipated some diffi- 

 culty, owing to the kind advice of our friends not to undertake the 

 trip at all. Our next obstacle was a tree fallen directly across the 

 stream; the water being only 3^a or 4ft. deep, we managed to get 

 out without tipping, and after several experiments succeeded in 

 getting the boat over, and proceeded on our way. To make niy 

 tale of hardship short in this quarter, we had to get out into the 

 stream twice more; we cut our way through two small trees 

 across our path; and three times we had to land, unload and carry 

 our boat around. 



When we reached our six-mile terminus it was 3:30 P. M. The 

 other stream wound away to the right, clear and deep, and we 

 both heaved a sigh of thanksgiving that our difficulties were over- 

 come. But I always did count my chickens. An old farmer 

 standing on shore greeted us, and we asked how far w r e were from 

 the lake. He answered, "Well nigh ten miles as the crow flies " 

 We concluded that would be about twelve bv stream; and with 

 light hearts we continued our way, feeling sure we could have our 

 tent up by dark, a s the stream was clear of all obstacles. The last 

 time we had unloaded we had thrown our coats in the hniiom of 

 the boat, and in reloading had piled everything on top of them: 

 but we did not mind, as we were going across a large marsh and 

 the sun's hot rays did not make us hanker for them. About four 

 miles straight across the marsh we could see woods, and as we 

 would be under the shade of their trees soon, we did not mind the 

 heat. Suddenly the stream turns to the west; we go about two 

 miles due left; theu a curve and away across the inajsh again to 

 the right, the turns in the stream about a half mile apart and 

 running parallel. As we almost reached the right extremity an- 

 other turn took us back to the left; and so on back and forth we 

 went six times before we reached tho woods, to find only another 

 stretch of marsh. After making a nearly complete circuit, of the 

 woods without coming within an eighth of a mile of shade we 

 went on again as before, back and fort h, really gaining from one- 

 naif to three-quarters of a mile each trip. To land was impossi- 

 ble, to return folly: so we proceeded, fairly cooked. 



Finally the sun went down, the moon came up, the heavy dew 

 and damp air made us very uncomfortable after our severe roast- 

 ing; our coats were under the cargo. About 2 A. M. the moon 

 went down and we were still crossing marshes. When the moon 

 was gone it was difficult to distinguish our course, and we kept 

 continually running into the reeds and backing out. So we gave 

 it up, and as we seemed to have reached a pond of some sort a* 

 there was no current, our only alternative was to stay there until 

 daylight or to go ahead and take chances. We decided on the 

 former. Then we had a jolly time to keep each other awake. To 

 nod meant to capsize. There must have been more frogs than 

 reeds about us; we could hear them on all sides, the olc , 

 "More rum," and "Pull 'em down," sounded quite distinct- and 

 Spence convinced me one little fellow with a piping voice said, 

 "Can't camp here;" but we were very much alive to the fact with- 

 out his reminding us of it. Along toward daylight 1 nearly lost 

 my senses; 1 assigned it to a too sudden change of climate; how- 

 ever that might be, I could see houses and horses, hear people 

 talking and dogs barking. Spence said afterward that he thought 

 1 would attempt to get out and walk ashore. I was never so tired 

 before nor since; and when dawn began to break we hailed it 

 with delight, only to find we had to wait for the sun to drive the 

 mist away. All tilings come to an end, however, and when the 

 sun did rise we found we had been lying on the lake itself since 

 3 A. M. 



At 7:30 Sunday morning we landed and were so stiff we couldn't 

 stand at first: but we got our tent up and blankets out, and oh 

 how sweet was that sleep. 



We awoke just before dusk; I went trolling and captured two 

 fine pickerel, and we had a heavy supper. Spence lit his pipe a ml 

 said, "Thought they said it couldn't be done." I could only say 

 "but it can be." But we don't propose to do it again to convince 

 the sceptical. As we had had such a good sleep we didn't turn 

 in until midnight. I was just getting into a doze when Spence 

 got up and told me to "light out." 1 wanted to know why He 

 said, "Do you smell anything?" and then I could detect a sour 

 sickening odor that pervaded our tent, Soence said it was a 

 massasaugua, a snake very much resembling the rattler only 

 minus the rattles, deadly poison, and no warning given of its in- 

 tentions. This was told me on the outside of the tent. We gave 

 Mr. Snake about an hour to rest himself and then he left. We 

 didn't see him at all, and neither cared to hunt him up. After 

 his departure we retired once more, and covered ourselves over 

 with the minnow net to foil the mosquitoes. 



I was just getting into another doze when Spence gave a yell 

 that made my hair curl and jumped up, I natural! v followed suit. 

 After lighting the lantern we discovered that on his turning over 

 one of the sinkers on the minnow net had dropped into his mouth 

 and frightened him half to death. We got composed once more 

 but now sleep was out of the question; and I lay on my hack flick- 

 ing the mosquitoes off with my han kerchief. In doing so the 

 handkerchief struck Spence in the chin. He swept his arms over 

 his face, gave another yell and jumped up again, peeling his elbow 

 on tho corner of our provision chest, and then told me atale of 

 horror of how a bat had alighted on his face and he could see hi" 

 eyes gloaming. He couldn't imagine why I rolled and laughed 

 until 1 was sick for twenty minutes afterward. I would get quite 

 composed, then start off again into con vulsions, so that neither of 

 us could sleep. Spence does not know to this dav but what it was 

 a bat. I wonder what he will say when he sees this, for he takes 

 Forest and Stream regularly. 



Two more days we spent fishing, sleeping, and fighting snakes. 

 Early Thursday morning I was dreaming I was driving through 

 the clouds in a chariot; the earth underneath was inundated, the 



thunder rolling and lightning flashing and people crying "help." 

 Then I was rudely awakened by Spence calling, "Will you help 

 here? The wind will land this tent over in the marshes." Such 

 a storm, such thunder, such lightning, and how it did blow and 

 pour. Poor Spence was tugging at the guy ropes to tighten them 

 and absolutely everything was soaked through. We finally con- 

 cluded it was best to let the tent down, which we did until the 

 wind ceased. Matches and tobacco were fortunately dry; we lit 

 our pipes, left our camp a perfect wreck; walked two miles in the 

 rain to a farm house, and stayed there until about 3 P. M., when 

 the sky cleared. We then had the farmer hitch up his team to 

 his lumber wagon and drive us back to camp. On our arrival we 

 put the boat, tent and everything else into said wagon, climbed 

 in, and by 7:30 P. M. on Thursday we were home again. 



We had other mishaps while out; but I have occupied too much 

 space thus far, so will leave it to the imagination. But in spite of 

 it all was there not at least the small, but pleasing consolation 

 that no one had accomplished it before and we had. Next time 

 I shall take the advice of those who kuow, and permit me to 

 suggest that all who read this shall do likewise. Some other 

 time I shall tell you of a trip fraught with more pleasure. It is 

 great pleasure, even now, though, when I think of Spence and 

 the "bat." Osceolio. 



ALONG LONG ISLAND SOUND. 



LONG! ISLAND SOUND is by far the finest stretch of clear 

 water for a short canoe cruise to be found along ( he Atlantic 

 coast of our land. The coast of the State of Maine is more diver- 

 sified and consequently more picturesque, making it better for a. 

 long cruise, but it lacks tho reliable character of the Sound, 

 which in unpleasant weather is steady and not subject; to sudden 

 changes. Therefore it is good water for cauoe sailing. 



After a week of waiting, admirably spent, my canoe arrived at 

 the Yonkers C. C. safe and sound, and on Sept, 1 she was loaded 

 with "all my goods and chattels," including my tinsmith's won- 

 der, the "box of tricks," so feelingly abided to in a recent number 

 of your valuable paper. At half past 10 o'clock in the morning, 

 we (Ilex and myself) started on a cruise along the Sound. 



The morning was pleasant, though a light mist hung over the 

 Hudson like a veil, making the Palisades loom upward until they 

 appeared twice their natural height. The wind was light from 

 the south'rd, so reclining upon the cushions I lighted a cigar 

 and lazily floated down the river, until the square uprights at 

 the drawbridge leading into Spuyten Duyvil Creek came into 

 view. Upon reaching the entrance to the creek I lowered sails 

 and spars, and resorting to my trusty blade started down toward 

 the Harlem River. This creek is very winding, but easily fol- 

 lowed as far as the coal wharves, where it branches, the branch 

 turning to the right being the proper one. On the young flood 

 tide the current is favorable as far as the falls, which are only a 

 foot high and easily run. 



Down the Harlem we had a strong head wind and bead tide, and 

 it was not until half past two that the Third Avenue Bridge was 

 reached. Here the canoe was put into the house on a pay float 

 for the sum of half a dollar, having made ten nautical miles in 

 four hours. 



Next day we made a start from Third avenue at I o'clock P.M., 

 going through the Kills and over the flats. The wind was W.S.W. 

 and steady, so upon reaching clear water the sheets were eased, 

 and more comfort indulged in. A large fleet of coasters was 

 making its way to the Sound, hut with one or two exceptions, 

 they were soon left behind. After passing Throgg's Neck Light 

 the sheets were started broad off, and with wings soread bo star- 

 board and port, Ilex made very fair time. How enjoyable it is to 

 sail in a light fair wind, lying down on the cushions, a cleat sky 

 overhead and the genial warmth of the sun making everything 

 serene. 



Execution Rock and Great. Captain's Island were passed at 4 

 and 6:30 P. M. respectively, and at just 6 P. M. Stamford Harbor 

 was made and the canoe hauled upon the beach near the swim- 

 ming school. Mr. Ennis makes all welcome, and a genial man be 

 is. Five hours' sailing and 25 nautical miles to our credit caused 

 the pangs of hunger to he felt, so out came the "box of tricks." 

 Prom the center of the kit came its alcohol heart, upon which a 

 cup of water was soon boiling; from the grub box came a couple 

 of eggs, which were soon cooked, and then the tea put into the 

 water to steep by tho camp-fire; Over the alcohol stove a couple of 

 slices of bacon were cooUed, and then supper eaten with that 

 relish which only the Corinthian sailor can know. The dishes 

 being washed then came a wonderful exhibition of legerdemain 

 from the baud of the arch magician who exhibited this kit at the 

 meet. A few magic passes, and by one simple twist of the wrist, 

 the "box" was complete and stowed beneath the deck. By this 

 time the moon had risen and its soft radiance turned the Sound 

 into a sheet of light; by its light a pipe was enjoyed, and then, 

 tired nature asserting itself, bed was made in the canoe, and 

 wrapping myself in my blanket bagl was soon beyond the troubles 

 of the day— asleep. 



We cut loose from Stamford Harbor about 7 A. M., in the same 

 breeze as of the day before, and at 8:30 passed Norwalk Island 

 Light. Here we made a slight detour, so as to pass among the 

 Norwalk Islands. It was worth the trouble, as it was wry mt cr- 

 esting, being so near the shore. Oyster fishers at their business 

 formed a diverting feature of the scene. At 11 Penfield Reef 

 Light was picked up, but finding that with it aboard the canoe 

 was over ballasted, 1 set it down behind me, and if not washed 

 away it is there to the present day. At 11:15 A. M. Bridgeport 

 Harbor was passed, and the smoking chimneys of the city fac- 

 tories reminded me that civilization was not afar off. The wind 

 here freshened, and soon there was quite a bobble on. At 13 M. 

 Stratford Point was made, and at 3 P. M. New Haven bore N. W. 

 The Thimbles were passed in the distance, and at 4:30 Faulkner's 

 Light was passed, so turning in shore we landed at. Sachem's Head 

 at 6 P. M., Having run 41 nautical miles in 10 hours. 



At this juncture that heavy northeaster which cleaned out 

 Coney Island happened along, so 1 housed Ilex and made a visit 

 to the interior of Connecticut, 



On Sept. 17, the next day after the big storm, the wind came 

 back in the old quarter and blew hard. Setting my "lift, dandy 

 forward I started, and it did not take long to sta rt either. With 

 one bound Hex began the wildest sail it has ever been her skipper's 

 fate to indulge in. The huge green seas from the storm were 

 sweeping toward the west, while the wind blew hard toward the 

 east. I need say no more, for any one who ever saw open water 

 knows what that means, /. e., a regular "monkey and parrot time." 



Having started at 8 o'clock in the morning we readied Saybrook 

 Breakwater at noon, and never was rest more welcome. Sea after 

 sea had pounded, first on the forward and then upon the after 

 deck, and by way of variety one would occasionally look in over 

 the side, until, in spite of the apron, the canoe was half full of 

 water. At the breakwater I spent an hour bailing the water o^, 

 and at one olclock started on. Same kind of a time. 1 did not 

 enjoy this at all, and solemnly vowed that if we ever reached 

 StoniugtonI would conclude the trip. And 1 did, for reaching 

 Stonington at live P. M. I stopped then and there, having made 

 thirty-seven miles in eight hours. My canoe and myscl f, for those 

 two make the "we" of this log, had thus, in twenty-three hours 

 of actual sailing, covered 103 nautical miles of water. In not one 

 of all those miles had the centerboard been used at all, which is 

 quite exceptional in my experience. All along the Sound are 

 houses where provisions may be obtained, and if so desired hotels 

 are plentiful. At no time was 1 more than seven miles from 

 laud, and as long points are continually to be found jutting out 

 into the sea, it makes navigation very simple. If any one con- 

 templates this trip all the advice I can give is, take it by all 

 means. James Weld Cartwright, Jr., Sec'y P. C. C. 



488 Columbus Avenue, Boston. 



P. S.— If any one wants a camp kit, otherwise known as a " box 

 of tricks," my " prize tinsmith " will make one for $3. I will see 

 to it myself. 



PURITAN C. C— After eight unsuccessful dates we have at last 

 had a tine day, and a race for the cup and also for the club n-rord. 

 The big fellows are allowed to race for the record only, the class 

 A and 13 canoes for the record and the cup. Oct SI. Wind S.W 

 light. Started and finished in the following order: Tobique. 

 17x40, T. A. MacDonald, first record. Ilex, 15x30, Cartwright, 

 leg on cup and second record, Old Calamity, 10x43, L. Hedge 

 Alice, 15X30, C. W. Fourclrinier, takes pewter mug. Lasca 

 14.6x29, T. Cooney, Jr. Annawan, J. E. Hill, did not finish. Ibis 

 H. E. Jepson, disabled. Ula, C. J. Underwood, disabled. Course 

 3% nautical miles.— Jas. W. Cartwright, J it, Secretary P. C. O* 



The second race for the Puritan C. C. cup was sailed on Oct. 26. 

 The wind was fresh from the eastward and there was consider- 

 able sea. The regular club course of 33-4 nautical miles was used. 

 The following boats entered and finished iu the order named; 

 Puritan, sailed by T. A. MacDonald; Ilex. J. W. Cartwright. Jr.; 

 Old Calamity, Lothrop Hedge: Alice, O. W. Fourdrinier; Urchin, 

 Geo. R. Underwood; Lasca, T. Cooney, Jr.; Ibis, H, E. Jepson. 

 Puritan not being sailed by her owner, was ineligible, so the race 

 goes to Ilex, giving her the second race and the cup for 1889. 



SEVERN.— In the account of the B. C. A. meet in our issue of 

 Sept. 5, the beam of the Severn is incorrectly printed as 27Win.; it 

 Bhould be 39f$in, 



COMPOUND CENTERBOARDS, 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



In the description and illustration of canoe Ply iu your issues of 

 Oct. 10 and 17, you give publicity to the construction of, and use 

 by Mr. Butler, of a centerboard which consists of "two thick- 

 nesses of sheet brass, about 1-ltiin. thick, rivet ted together along 

 the edges. In the upper and after angle a small auxiliary board 

 is fitted, filling the space between keel and board when latter is 

 down. By this means the width of the main board is considerably 

 reduced." 



1 have seen this board myself a»d consider that it infringes on 

 U. S. patent issued to me on Aug. 3, 1887, in which is allowed— 

 apart from any combination— my claim, "A lower hollow blade 

 adapted to contain the othor blades." This feature, as well as 

 others, was mentioned in your notice of my board iu the Forest 

 and Stream about that date. Mr. Butler doubtless had this 

 board constructed in ignorance of my rights, and in a solitary 

 instance I should not have deemed the matter of sufficient inter- 

 est to notice it, but as your description will give it the utmost, 

 publicity, and probably result in its imitation by others, I wisli 

 now to respectfully notify all canoeists and yachtsmen that the 

 construction and use of any board which embodies this feature, 

 or any other covered by my allowed claims, will not be permitted 

 without the written consent of myself, or of the W.R.Baker 

 Manufacturing Company, of Watertowu, N. Y., who alone have 

 the right to manufacture cente.rboards under mv patent, 



CHICAGO, Oct. 21. ' T, B, BROUGH. 



CRESCENT C. C— At a meeting of the Crescent C. C, of Green- 

 ville, Newark Bay, held at Newark, Get. '-'3. the following officers 

 were elected: Com., Dr. O. F. Coe; Vice-Corn., W. Scotr; Seo'y- 

 Treas., Win. H. Hillier. A constitution and by-laws were adopted. 

 The flag ot the club will be a burgee, blue and white stripes, with 

 a red crescent, and the club totem a red crescent. The club house 

 is situated at the end of Danfortb avenue, Greenville. N. J., and 

 can be reached by Central Railroad of New Jersey or bv horse 

 cars from Jersey City.— Wm. H. Hillier, See'v-Trcas. (605 Broad 

 street, Newark, N. J.). 



A. C. A. MEMBERSHIP.— Eastern Division: John C. Powers, 

 Rochester, N . Y. 



Canvas Canoes and how to Build Them. By Parker B. Field. 



\nmve\[B to ^arm^andmh. 



Jio Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents 



R. B. P., Cambridge, Mass.— The lines were published on Nov. 

 17, 1S87. 



J. S. G., Brooklyn.— Trp the Pocono Mountain region described 

 by "Jacobstaff" in this issue. 



C. F. L.— You will do well to try some of the Sullivan county 

 resorts in the viciuity of Ellenbnrgn. 



J. D., Tuscarora, Mo.— The "smallest place in a ehoke.bore gun" 

 is of course at the point of greatest constriction of the bore, and 

 this is usually one-half or one inch back of the muzzle. 



E. H. F. can find good boarding houses at reasonable rates as 

 follows: On the Atlantic coast at Day tona (Halifax River) or R.oek 

 Ledge (Indian River); in the interior at Orlando, Winter Park or 

 Ocala; on the Gulf coast at Tarpon Springs.— C. L. N. 



H. B. K., Philadelphia.— Will you kindly inform mo of the 

 name of the U. S. Commissioner to whom I should apply for any 

 information concerning the oysters and terrapin of Chesapeake. 

 Bay and James River? Atis. Address U. S. Fish Commissioner 

 Marshall McDonald, Washington, D. C. 



L. J. R., Bristol Center, N. Y.— I send by to-day's mail a box 

 containing part of a weed from Honeoyo Lake, in this county. 

 Can you tell us what is on it, and if fish feed upon it, as we think 

 they do? Ans. The plant is one of the mosses, apparently a species 

 of llijimum, and is not eaten by fishes; indeed it is not an aquatic 

 plant, but may be occasionally submeiged. The long stem is not 

 a part of the moss, but has merely become surrounded by the 

 debris of its roots. 



J. W. G. D., Philadelphia— The bird you describe is the kildeer 

 (^•juditis vocilera). We should call its notes something worse 

 than "twittering," especially when they interrupt the still-hunter. 

 You will find much aid iu identifying birds m Mr. Trumbull's 

 "Names and Portraits of Birds which Interest Gunners. ' To 

 preserve decrs' legs and feet iu warm weather for trophies, steep 

 twenty-four hours in a solution of 'f.lb. alum and }£lb. salt in gal- 

 lon of water, then dry thoroughly. We have mislaia your address. 

 Please send it; letter for you here. 



F. E. W., Newark, N. J.— Will you inform me how I can render 

 a brown canvas fishing suit waterproof and not have it soil the 

 inside suit? Ans. The following is recommended: Take a solu- 

 tion of sulphate alumina iu ten times it weight of water, and a 

 soap bath of the following composition: One part of light-colored 

 resin and one part of crystal ized soda (sal soda) and boiled in 

 ten parts of water until dissolved. The resin soap is precipitated 

 with half a part of table salt, and is subsequently dissolved along 

 with one part of white curd soap in thirty parts of not water. It 

 should be put into woodeu tubs for use. On made up articles the 

 two solutions can be applied with a brush and then rinsed off. 



Ptarmigan, St. John's, Newfoundland.— 1. Is the powder in- 

 dosed Schultze powder? It has been sold as Schttltze by a firm 

 here. If not, what is it, and is it a good powder? 3. Is the 

 Schultze powder as good for wing-shooting as Curtis & Harvey's ? 

 3. What is the best preparation for removiug rust from gun bar- 

 rel, also for removing lead and powder marks? 4. Whatis the 

 best thing for putting on guu to prevent rust when putting it 

 away for the winter ? Ans. 1. It seems to be, though not as tine- 

 grained nor as light-colored as we have geuerally seen. 3. It is very 

 popular, especially abroad, for first barrel charges. 3. " Hints 

 and Points" says: "Rust spots in barrels may be smoothed out 

 with emery paste, made trotu three parts cosmoline, or oil, and 

 one part emery. Use on a soft swab, which tils the barrel closely. 

 Then apply the wire scratch brush, and finally wash out clean. 

 To remove leading warm the barrels and anoint with mercurial 

 ointment, then wipe out clean. Tallowfree from salt; or Eaton's 

 rust preventive." 



J. L. B. Philgdclphia.— Being quite an enthusiast over the shot- 

 guu, having since Sept. 1 killed rufied ^grouse in N. H. and N. C, 



cardboard and two pink-edge wads over powder— does it increase 

 the penetration ? Ans. The object of waading strongly is to hold 

 the gases geuerated by the burned powder, so that their best work 

 may be done upon the superimposed charge of shot; increased 

 wadding in that, way means increased penetration. Quick pow- 

 der means high initial velocity, gained at the cost of a strain on 

 the barrel. Slow powder burned completely reaches an equally 

 satisfactory result without the strain. Penetration, while largely 

 dependent on velocity, is not wholly so, and increase of velocity 

 generally means an irregular sequence of patterns. 



BOOKS RECEIVED. 



The Favorite Speaker, comprising fresh selections in poetry 

 and prose, humorous, pathetic, patriotic, for reading clubs, 

 school declamation, home and public entertainments, containing 

 the selections published in the Reading Club Nos. 17, 18. 19, 20, by 

 Geo. M. Baker. Boston, 1890. Lee & Shepard. Price Sll 



Christmas is coming round again, and Messrs. Lee & Shepard 

 have sent us some very tastefully gotten up New Years and 

 Christmas cards. The illustrations are colored, and the cards in 

 sets are bound together with chains and rings. Price $1. 



Beecham's Pills cure sick headache,— Adv. 



