Jan. 23, 1890„] 



FOREST AND STREAM, 



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ST. LOUIS, Mo., Jan. 18.— The dates, May 7, 8 and 9, for holding 

 an American Shooting Association m this city are most favorably 

 received by the trap-shooting fraternity in this city and vicinity. 

 There is a large number of trap-shots in this city, but tbey will 

 not attend tournaments where the "cracks" are allowed to take 

 part and gobble in all tW stuff." With all shooters classified 

 this city alone will send enough shooters to make the affair a 

 complete success, without any outside assistance. There is no 

 question but what the attendance from nearby points in Illinois 

 will be large because there is a large contingent to draw from.— 

 Unshr Fritz. 



Every week we are obliged to defer to the next 

 week trap scores which come in too late for pub- 

 lication in the current issue. It Is particularly re- 

 quested that scores be sent us as early as possible. 



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The list of officers and directions for joining the A. C. A. and 

 W. C. A. will be found in the first issue of each month. 



Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to Forest and 

 S'xheam their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 

 their clubs, and also notices iu advance of meetings and races, and 

 report of the same. Canoeists and all interested in canoeing are 

 reuuested to forward to Forest and Stream their addresses, with 

 logs of cruises, maps, aud information concerning their local 

 wat ers, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all items 

 relating to the sport. 



1,500 MILES IN AN ADIRONDACK BOAT. 



PART IV. 



ERIE CANAL, Sept. 17.— Wednesday.— The boat having heeled 

 during my sleep, the latter part of my slumbers were 

 not pleasant, as the port side of my blankets were found to be 

 soaked through. I had to get up in the cold and bale out, then 

 syent to rest again, trying to irnagiue I was dry and the covers 

 were not Cold and wet. a delusion which only my exhausted con- 

 dition made at all real. At 7 A.M. I rowed a half mile to the 

 little village of Pendleton, most of whose inhabitants are old 

 Dutch people. Having hegged for breakfast at four lowly cot- 

 tages and being refused, the chances for a meal began to look slim, 

 when I hapoened across a Deutcher who could murmur a few 

 i vllables of English. 



I loosened his tongue still more hy a quarter, and it was amus- 

 ing to hear the fellow beseech the good ladies of several houses 

 for my breakfast. Being opposed in every instance, he changed 

 his tactics, aud found admission at last in a dirty little shanty by 

 remarking inelo-dramati'cally to the matron in charge, "You will 

 be rewarded," then, after a pause, continuing suggestively, "I 

 have been rewarded." This had the effect, and the good woman's 

 heart hecame touched; whereupon an indigestible breakfast fol- 

 lowed. At 8 o'clock the wind began blowing almost as hard as 

 yesterday. 



At Pendleton the canal enters Tonawanda Creek, and so con- 

 tinues until it s junction with Niagara River at the town of Tona- 

 wanda, where Ellicot Creek joins the former. After a laborious 

 row of ten miles I passed Martinsville, and two miles further 

 came Tonawanda. This last two miles 1 walked, the wind becom- 

 ing so strong that headway could be. made against it in no other 

 way. From Lockport to Pendleton the canal tends nearly south, 

 thence to Tonawanda its course is southwest, the creek heing very 

 tortuous, and from Tonawanda to Buffalo a due south course is 

 agaiu taken. The current in the creek is quite vigorous. Every 

 canal boat meeting me when towing my boat compels me to un- 

 harness myself and crawl under the ever-present tow rope. 



1 saw vast piles of lumber and many saw-logs and canal boats 

 at Tonawanda, this being a large place. It resembles a new 

 Western town somewhat. The Michigan Central or Southern 

 Railroad comes through from Buffalo. A fair dinner was to be 

 had at the American Hotel, and before starting off I ate a large 

 basket of the indigenous fruit of the country. The current in the 

 Niagara River here runs at the rate of three miles per hour, so 1 

 took the canal for Buffalo. It keeps very near the river, and 

 from the towpath a fine prospect is visible. On the way to Buf- 

 falo I alternately walked and rowed, as the wind allowed; row- 

 ing altogether about eight miles and walking four. The hanks 

 being quite high, by hugging them much of the wind was avoided. 

 My first view of Canada was had just after leaving Tonawanda; I 

 saw a large sea-going steamer run down the Niagara River, the 

 forerunner of "wide water" beyond. 



Just before reaching Black Rock, four miles from Buffalo, I 

 passed another large guard lock, which had to be opened for me, 

 though the rise was but 2 or 3ft. Here the current in the canal ran 

 three miles per hour, and this, with the wind, made all propulsion 

 hy means of oars impossible, so I walked and towed for the re- 

 mainder of the way to Buffalo. Just before reaching the city 

 Lake Erie bursts on one's vision, extending to the horizon like the 

 sea itself. 



Ahout half a mile from the end of the canal I clambered down 

 into my boat again from the high bank wall, and rowed into the 

 center of the place, where was a maze of wharves, docks and 

 slips, the water running in all directions, while the Erie Canal 

 itself was fairly choked up with hundreds of boats— a busv scene. 

 Tbe darkness, however, bad fallen before I arrived, this making 

 matters worse, while it was a dangerous place for a small craft at 

 the best of times. The din was fearful, and I had to keep a sharp 

 watch so as to avoid being run down or jammed between two 

 vessels. Eventually I shot into a side slip, leaving my boat tied 

 to the. stern of a friendly canal boat. To climb up on the dock 

 was a job, but once accomplished, I bade farewell to the great 

 canal on whose surface I had come 359 miles across the widest 

 part of the Empire State. 



Upon my arrival at the canal wharves I heard a familiar voice, 

 and found the owner of it to be an old friend, who had accom- 

 panied me a short distance with his canalboat five days before, 

 and whom I had also seen ten days before, when a little west of 

 Albany. His astonishment at my appearance was as genuine as 

 his greeting was hearty. Since morning the day's run comprised 

 24lfS miles, all of them hard and laborious; and I was consequently 

 filled with joy on landing in Buffalo. I walked about one mile 

 up-towu to the Genesee Hotel, a tine house with everv luxury 

 and convenience. Here was my valise from Albany," and my 

 dress was soon changed to more civilized attire for a short 

 period. 



So ends the first stage of my journey; I have been UJ^ days, 

 traveling time, on the way, an average of 31 3 „ miles per day. 

 Nearly 78 locks, "besides many drawbridges and other obstruc- 

 tions, together with heat, eel grass, head winds, currents and the 

 accidents to my oar combined to detain me more than would ap- 

 pear at first thought, In addition to these, my oars became so 

 weak that I was afraid of putting any great strain upon them; 

 one in fact for the greater portion of the distance being so much 

 heavier than its mate that my speed was decreased to no incon- 

 siderable extent. Much time was also lost in the towing. The 

 delays outside of the detentions in traveling were one-half day, 

 not including locking, stoppages for meals, winds and other 

 ■obstructions. The log shows nearly as follows: Rowing, 326J4 miles; 

 paddling, 5V6 miles; walking, t®?i miles; total 35SJ4 miles. 



The Erie Canal is a magnificent work, reflecting much credit 

 on its engineers, as well as the munificent community hy whose 

 efforts and means it was constructed. An enormous amount of 

 freight is yearly shipped over this great waterway from the 

 West, even with the excessive competition of the many lines of 

 railway: and though it has lost its prestige as being the main 

 artery of transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and the 

 great grain -growing States of the West, yet the hulk of lumber 

 trade and other industries is still its own. Its tariffs, however, 

 have been ridiculously low, aud doubtless before long the canal 

 will succumb to more rapid means of transit; while the far- 

 reaching effect it once had in opening up our western territory, 

 will be a thing of the past; though the enterprise of its founders, 

 and the enormous good that it has done for the country, will 

 never be forgotton. 



The canal, iu 1883, was open from May 7 to Dec. 1, 209 davs, though 

 it has been in continous operation in some years for 212 days. In 

 .1883 the tonnage transported was 5,664,056 tons, a daily average of 

 27,101 tons of merchandise. The amount of grain in transit during 

 the year was 42,350,916 bushels. The cutting away of the Adiron- 

 dack forests has caused a material fall in the water supply of the 

 canal, but by increasing the number of reservoirs, etc., this loss has 

 been overcome. The splendid working order of the canal is 

 apparent in the case of the boat C. G. Lane, which made U round 

 trips from Albany to Tonawanda, and one to Rome, carrying 

 l,9o5,000ft. of lumber; one of these trips from Tonawanda to Albany 



and return being run in the extroardinarv time of 14 days, and 

 t his vfi th a load of lumber. The canal throughout has been "free" 

 of tolls since 18S2, thenceforth belonging to the State. Its prism 

 dimensions are about 80ft. in width at the surface. 70ft. on the 

 hottom, and 9ft. depth, though at places the dimensions are much 

 greater. Every lock is manned by two hands, day and night; and 

 the total working force of the great waterway is an amy of men. 



Buffalo, Sept. 1$, Thursday.— 1 rose at a more leisurely hour this 

 morning, had a comfortable breakfast, and then repaired to the 

 collector's office, where was a Mr. Shanahan, Superintendent of 

 the State Canals, and Mr. Irish, collector; both of whom were 

 courteous and polite, giving me much information. After row- 

 ing my boat round on the lake front, and leaving it at a boat 

 house slip, I took a car for Porter avenue, two miles up town, at 

 the foot of which street live Supplee Bros., hoat builders, who 

 agreed to make me a stout pair of oars. The remainder of the 

 day was spent in viewing the Queen City, doing errands, and 

 viewiug glorious Lake Erie. 



Sept. 1.9, Friday, Lake Erie.— It took some time to get all my 

 things together, as I had to have several articles made to order, 

 and they came late in the morning. However, Mr. Supplee, with 

 a handsome pair of ash oars, called at tbe hotel for me in his 

 buggy, and we went thence to the lake. After packing all snugly 

 I bade him adieu about 12:30 P. M. In order to cheer me just prior 

 to starting I was told that a few days before a canoeist endeav- 

 ored to cross to the Canadian Bhore from here, and was never seen 

 again. To avoid the current near the entrance to the Niagara 

 River I kept well out in the lake, making for a stone-pier light- 

 house, about two miles distant, and keeping south of the light- 

 ship. This pier is called the " Third Lighthouse." Though I kept 

 well out, the current setting toward the river was plainly visible, 

 and affected my rowing somewhat, though at least 2^ miles in- 

 tervened from tbe outlet itself. 



Anchoring close to the pter, I ate some sandwiches and milk 

 ohtained in Buffalo, aud while thus employed much enjoyed the 

 fine view of the city and its surroundings. The Canadian shore, 

 which 1 was hereafter to follow, was sandy, with some high 

 banks thickly wooded, while to the south and west the great in- 

 land sea reflected the deep blue of the sky, stretching away to 

 the horizon. There was scarcely any wind during the forenoon, 

 and the lake was comparatively calm, though the boat rose and 

 fell considerably. What air was stirring was dead ahead, and a 

 few small waves jumped over my canvas decks. 



After lunching I directed my boat's head for Windmill Point, 

 5 miles distant to the west. The current along the shore is quite 

 strong until this point is roimded, so it was necessary to keep 

 well out in the lake. I saw a few houses occasionallv, but for the 

 most part the shores appeared desolate. There were the ruins of 

 an old windmill on the point, standing well out on the beach, and 

 looking very picturesque. My next goal was a sandy noint which 

 had high hanks of the white sand lining it; then 1 steered for 

 Cape Albino, a blue line on the horizon. From Windmill Point 

 not a dwelling was seen for 10 miles, and the shores were thickly 

 wooded a short distance from the water. Though rowing hard 

 and steadily, Cape Albino neared so gradually that it seemed as if 

 I should never gain it. Meanwhile the wind rose, coming from 

 the southeast, putting me off a lee shore and necessitating my 

 pulling half against the waves. As these were becoming higher 

 and higher with the increasing wind, I had to use much circum- 

 spection to avoid disaster; as it was, several waves broke over the 

 boat. Unfortunately, lured by the calm aspect of the lake at 

 starting, I had neglected to put my apron over the well, and so 

 shipped considerable water, only avoiding swamping by careful 

 management. The boat, being very buoyant, would generally 

 avoid a heavy breaker by riding over it, though frequently the 

 top of a wave would flop over the coaming and duck me badly. 



My course was about one or two miles from shore, but the wind 

 blew me considerably off the track. Cape Albino ran quite a dis- 

 tance into the lake, and a straight course for it lay far from 

 shore. On rounding it. however, I was a quarter of a mile from 

 the beach. Midway, off the Cape, the waves were leaping over a 

 huge wreck, which looked so suggestive that 1 endeavored to 

 keep nearer shore. The breakers were pounding on the shoal 

 near Capo Albino, and the scene was most dreary. Two miles 

 beyond, darkness fell, but while yet dusk I tried to run in between 

 some shoals and the coast. 



Tbe waves, having risen considerably, were making a great 

 roaring on the rocks, which were nearly one mile from the main 

 shore. As I coidd not well round them, owing to the direction of 

 the billows, I came very near shipwreck. For a moment or two 

 it was difficult to decide what to do, as the wind drove me toward 

 shore, and I could not well go back and around, while the water 

 became shallower, and great and small boulders aupeared. As 

 the waves made a great noise, it being dark, and far from shore, 

 the prospect seemed very gloomy. At one time I thought it was 

 all over, as each wave threatened to dash me on a rock. 



It soon became evident that the boat and I must part, so with- 

 out waiting for her to be knocked to pieces 1 leaped overboard, 

 using my boathook to keep a footing on the slippery stones. 

 Wrapping the boat's painter around my body I essaved the pas- 

 sage of this miserable reef; though not over 5ft. deeu the water 

 was very cold, and the waves would occasionally throw me head- 

 long. Plunging on for 100yds., I managed to get into the boat 

 again without c.ipsizing and thankfully pulled on, none the worse 

 save for a few bruises and a sound ducking. 



As the billows were momentarily threatening to swamp me 

 utterly, I kent within half a mile of shore thenceforth, and after 

 hard rowing for an hour sighted the lights of Port Colburne. 

 Rounding the lightship off the harbor, I pulled into the basin of 

 the Welland Canal, with a high breakwater on each side. 

 Drenched, cold and tired with the hard rowing and the unceasing 

 watchfulness, I ran my staunch little boat on a slip, very 

 thankful at reaching dry ground once more. The port watch- 

 man viewed the wet cargo to see whether it contained anything 

 dutiable. 



A rainstorm began just as I arrived, but making all haste I got 

 under the roof of a vile little hotel and was soon drv and compar- 

 atively comf oi table again. The run from Buffalo herebv the 

 boat's course was exactly 22 miles. 



Welland Canal, Saturday, Sept. SO.— It rained and stormed hard 

 during the night, but at at 6:30 A. M. it cleared, and with a strong 

 nor'wester for me to fight against. The wind so far has changed 

 against me at every turn. A pass through the Welland Canal 

 was obtained of Mr. McFarland, the collector and customs officer, 

 after showing him my consular credentials. He is an English- 

 man and lives in a snug little house near the basin. The town is 

 a most desolate one, boasting nothing but sand, the only attrac- 

 tions being the view of the lake and the splendid structure of the 

 canal. 



1 got off at 9 with the majority of the population looking on and 

 passed through an open lock 300ft. long. I proceeded 2 miles 

 against the fierce wind, when overtaking a three-master, the 

 Ark, of St. Catherines, which was being towed through the canal, 

 I kept under her stern to avoid the wind. I rowed thus for 18 

 miles, the ship slowing up only when passing the guard locks, 

 all being one continuous level. The captain frequently leaned 

 over the stern and invited me to "hitch on," but I declined. The 

 banks were so high that I could see nothing beyond, the view 

 being limited to the massive granite walls and the well graded 

 earth banks. No canalboats or towpaths to trouble here, but 1 

 missed them sadly. 



We passed through some fine drawbridges, on two of which 

 cross the Canada Southern and Grand Trunk railroads. There 

 were hut two towns of any size, Port Robinson and Welland, 

 where was some shipping. The canal lies in Welland and Lin- 

 coln counties. At the town of Welland the river of that name is 

 crossed; it flows hence east into the Niagara River. The direction 

 of the ship canal is mainly northerly. The first lock was \¥> 

 miles from Thorold, and I went through with the vessel. First 

 came a large basin capable of holding two Atlantic steamships, 

 which opened into a smaller lock 275ft. long. The locks were 

 operated bj r several men, and the masonry and mechanism 

 were of the highest order. 



The next level was 1% miles long, to the town of Thorold, 5,000 

 inhabitants. I reached this place ahead of the steamer, but could 

 not get through the lock until she came up, as she had signaUed 

 first by her whistle. After rowing 20 miles from Port Colburne, 

 I arrived in Thorold at 3 P. M. There are nearly 16 locks beyond 

 to Port Dalhousie, on Lake Ontario, none of them opened on Sun- 

 day. As I learned that, though but 8 miles, it would take until 

 midnight to get through them with the steamer, I thought it 

 would hardly pay. The captain of the friendly vessel was sorry 

 that he could not take the boat on his deck; but his papers did 

 not allow this, as I was an American establishment. The services 

 of a Mr. Rogers, livery man, in town, however, were gained, he 

 agreeing to wagon me to Qeeenstown on the Niagara River, 8 

 miles. 



At the little inn where I had a cold lunch, was a remarkable 

 dwarf, about 40 years old and but 3ft. high, though having a vcrv 

 large bead. He acted as porter, but was a most horrible objec t. 

 I had bags stuffed with shavings for the boat to rest on; while 

 Mr. Rogers brought out a spanking pair of blacks and a spring 

 wagon. 



After laying in a stock of canteloupes, we shot off to the east- 

 ward. 1 was sitting in the boat, alternately eating and singing, 

 while Mr. Rogers sat on the end of the boat, eating and driving. 

 We had a nice chat together, and 1 gained much information 



from him. The views of the country to the «orth were gra.nd, the 

 farms were of a high order, the orchards numerous and the stock 

 in good condition. The scenery resembled New England, and was 

 exceedingly picturesque and quite hilly. An English origin 

 claims the majority of the people. 



Just to the north the land slopes down precipitously to the level 

 of Lake Ontario, which stretches away into the hazy distance like 

 another ocean. It was but ten miles to the shore from the road 

 and one could see every foot of country between. The road 

 passed under the Welland Canal by a narrow tunnel; here Mr. 

 Rogers unfortunately sat too far aft to avoid colliding with his 

 head against the roof, and so broke a rib of my forward deck. 



On nearing the Niagara River a grand view met us, the whole 

 course of the stream to thb lake bfing visible. Wo saw the 

 steamer Chicora, an old blockade runner, steaming up to Lewis- 

 ton, having just come from Toronto, on the north side of the lake. 

 The road finally wound down a long and steep hill to the river by 

 the little village of Queenstown, directly opposite the town of 

 Lewiston on the American side. At the summit of this hill is a 

 fine monument, 150ft. in height, in memory of General Brock, 

 while a granite slab in the little vale marks the spot where he fell 

 in the War of 1812. The scenery hereabouts is very tine, the- ridges 

 along the Niagara being lofty and covered with pfttes, cedars, 

 etc., and in marked contrast to' the country further back. 



I here hade farewell to Mr. Rogers and launching pulled half a 

 mile across to Lewiston. The current runs at § miles an hour, 

 and while crossing two eddies the boat was nearly turned round. 

 The view of the wild gorge above was grand, and the end of the 

 rapids could be seen with the remains of an old suspension bridge 

 that was disastrously - blown down some years ago. 



Leaving my boat in the care of a boathouse Keeper, and chang- 

 ing for my best knickerbockers I ran about one mile to the rail- 

 road station, arriving just iu time to catch the 6:05 train for 

 Niagara Falls. Lewiston is a small place bacl£ from the river, 

 and its little railroad is a branch of the New York Central. 

 While in Lake Erie yesterday, mf Oilcan, containing \]4 quarts 

 of kerosene, upset when a heavy wave struck the boat and caused 

 her to assume a perpendicular position, the contents of the can 

 saturating my coat. To-day this was so odoriferous that every 

 one avoided me, right and left, while it was as much as I could 

 bear to be inside of it myself. On the 8 mile run from Niagara 

 Falls one has quite a good view of the river from the train. On 

 arriving I went to the Spencer House, had supper and then 

 viewed the Palis by electric light from ProsDeot Park. There 

 was also a brilliant display of fountain jets there, with lights of 

 different colors reflected through them. 



I retired at. 10 P. M., having rowed 20>4 miles, made bv team 9 

 miles, by train 8 miles, and walked altogether 3 miles. ' M. B. 



Philadelphia, Pa. 



[to be contlntjed.] 



W. C. A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 



THE annual meeting of the executive committee of the Western 

 Canoe Association was held at the Gibson House, Cincinnati, 

 on Jan. 11. 



In the absence of Commodore Stedman, Vioe-Coiu. T. J. Kirk- 

 patrick, of Springfield, presided, there being preseut also Rear- 



was made the occasion of a general reunion of W. C. A. men, 

 about forty putting in their appearance, among them, G. H. 

 Gardner, O. H. Root, W. H. Huntington and A. A. Fuller of 

 Cleveland; A. W. Kitchin, C. W. Lee. J. H. Ware and H. C. 

 Waters, of Chicago: G. A. Warder, of Springfield, O; T. P. Gad- 

 dis, O. A. Woodruff, J. F. S. Crane, W. H. Crawford, and T. P. 

 Daniels, of Dayton, and Hon. N. Longworth, G. B. Ellard, J. O. 

 Shiras, H. D. Crane, Ohas. Weeks, W. D. Breed, J. A. Henshall, 

 T. Groesbeck, Lucien Wulsin and 6. M. Clark, of Cincinnati. 



At the suggestion of tho executive committee the business 

 meeting took the form of an informal conference or caucus in 

 which all hands participated, the action of this cancus being sub- 

 sequently presented to the committee in the form of a recom- 

 mendation and by it formally adopted. 



As to the time and place for the next meet of the Association 

 there was but one sentiment. It was decided to hold the meet on 

 Ballast Island, Lake Erie, from July 12 to July 26, and the Execu- 

 tive Committee was requested by a unanimous vote of those 

 present to extend to the Central Division of the American Canoe 

 Association a cordial invitation to meet with the W. C. A. at Bal- 

 last Island and participate in its races. 



It was further decided to devote from Tuesday to Saturday of 

 the first week to the regatta programme, which was reported by 

 the Regatta Committee and adopted, as follows: 



1. Sailing, Classes A, B and C, twice around regular course. 



2. Sailing, Classes A and B, 3 mUes (Record). 



3. Sailing, Class C, 3 miles. 



4. Paddling, Class J., % mile. 



5. Paddling. Class II., Y> mile (Record). 



6. Paddling, Class 111., % mile (Record). 



7. Sailing and Paddling, Classes A and B, sail first half mile, 

 paddle second and sail third (Record). 



8. Novice Sailing Race, Classes A, B and C, open only to canoers 

 who have not sailed a canoe prior to Sept. 1, 1889. 



9. Sailing for Gardner Cup, Classes A and B, 6 miles (Record). 



10. Sailing for Longworth Cup, Class C, 6 miles. 



11. ManOverboard! Crew to throw overboard, astern, on leeward 

 side, a paddle, to pick it up, and continue on course ac ross tho 

 line. 



13. Sailing tor W. C. A. Trophy, Classes A and B, miles 

 (Record). 



13. Consolation Race (Sailiug>, Classes A, B and C, 3 mir=s. 

 Winners of first or second places in Events 1, 3, 3, 7 and Sex- 

 eluded. 



14. Passenger Race (Sailing), Classes A, B and C, 3 miles. 



15. Carnival. 



A discussion followed as to the expediency of amending the 

 sailing rules, a small, but energetic minority contending for the 

 rescinding of the present rule prohibiting standing rigs in Asso- 

 ciation races. Amotion to amend Rule 1, so as to remove all re- 

 strictions as to rig in classes A and B, was amended to embrace 

 Class C also, but amendment and original motion were voted 

 down in turn, and sails that may be lowered and reefed will be 

 the rule for another season. 



At the meeting of the executive committee which followed, the 

 action of the caucus was formally ratified; the commodore was 

 instructed to appoint a committee of three to arrange for the 

 annual hop; the vice-commodore was appointed a committee of 

 one to provide a dark room and convenience for photographers 

 at the meet; and the secretary-treasurer was instructed to give 

 public notice that the provision of Article III. of the constitution 

 limiting the right to vote to canoe owners would be strictly en - 

 forced at the July meeting. 



In the evening a banquet was tendered the visitors by the resi- 

 dent canoeists at the Queen City Club, and the following day was 

 devoted in part to an excursion to the far-famed Ross Lake, 

 where the visitors were appropriately entertained by the Cincin- 

 nati C. 0. 



Mid-winter canoeing in that latitude is usuaUy associated with 

 the open fireplace, a crackling wood fire, comfortable arm-chairs 

 and the et ceteras which cheer the inner man, but old Sol, seem- 

 ingly impressed with the importance of the occasion, assumed 

 his most cordial manner. "Shiny" hats were laid aside for 

 ''tarns," and the strange sight of canoes under sail with crews in 

 shirt sleeves, winding up with the ducking of a couple of the 

 more venturesome, all but gave the lie to the calendar. 



The re-union was a most enjoyable one throughout, aud augurs 

 well for a brilliant and successful meet in July. 



NORWALE C. C — Editor Forest and Stream: At the annual 

 meeting of the Norwalk C. C. the following officers were elected: 

 Com., J. Bradbury; Capt., L. M. Searles; l?ec.-Treas, J. C. Green 

 Meas., Thos. Benedict, Jr. It was decided to change the club 

 colors to blue and white. The flag being a pointed burgee, white 

 field with the design, a letter N in a circle of rays, in blue. 

 Through the courtesy of the owner, Mr. Burchard, arrangements 

 have been made for the use of the point known as the Knob, about 

 one-quarter of a mile east, of Wilson's Point, to establish a sum- 

 mer camp. The club will make this place their headquarters 

 during the coming season, and should any canoeists be in our 

 neighborhood we would be glad to have them give us a call.— J. C. 

 Green, Sec'y. 



THE "PEN PTJSHERS."-Mr. S. R. Stoddard has given this 

 title to a picture taken last summer at the A. C. A. meet. It is a 

 group of five, Messrs. W. P. Stephens, of the Forest and Stream; 

 C. B. Vaux, of the Sail and 1'addle; W. G. MacKeudrick. "Mac;" 

 Geo. A. Warder, "Jabberwock," and David A. Poe, "Retaw," all 

 tolerably well known to tho readers of Forest and Stream. 



AN AMERICAN CANOE FOR ENGLAND.— Mr. E. J. Ed- 

 wards, Mersey O. C, has ordered a racing sailing canoe from the 

 St, Lawrence S. C. & S. L. Co., of Clayton, 



