FOREST AND STREAM, 



[Jan. 15, 18&1. 



A CANOE CRUISE DOWN THE SUSQUEHANNA 



THIS matter of a canoe cruise down the Susquehanna had been 

 planned and talked over for months bacic, even during the 

 winter all one could talk about that would be of any consequence, 

 especially to Doctor, was the great trip next season. Winter with 

 its chilly winds, accompanied by snowstorms, cold rains and ugly 

 weather in general, soon passed away, and the canoeing season 

 was opened in earnest. Notwithstanding the heavy flood through- 

 out the country in Juue, we still had the month of July to enjoy 

 canoeing. In this we were not mistaken, as we bad nice weather 

 during the whole mouth. .August was now upon us and prepara- 

 tions for the trip were renewed with interest The days were soon 

 numbered, and on the night preceding tne 10 th of August we all 

 assembled to arrange our kits and to make all necessary prepara- 

 tions for a good start on the morrow. 



There we all were. Doctor, Mac, Ed, Commodore and myself, 

 sitting around the table in the club house arranging our lists, so 

 as not to have too much of one thing and not enough, of the other, 

 as we intended to mess together. We left the club house that 

 night with very poor hopes of favorable weather, as not a star was 

 visible, nor the moon, although it was time for her to appear. 



Aug. if.— Saturday morning loomed up with a slight "rain that 

 made us feel anything but Joyful. Toward the middle of the 

 morning the clouds faded away, allowing the sun to shine forth, 

 which made a day as beautiful as a canoeist could wisb. The 

 cannes were all packed, and by 3 P. M. we were all ready for the 

 start. Just at this time Mac broke in upon us with word that we 

 should start, as business delayed him, and saying that he would 

 meet us at Middletown. 



After being photographed by Doctor, the amateur photographer, 

 with his detective camera, the remainder started from the shore 

 under a stiff ash broeze. The run from home to Poplar Island, 

 opposite Middletown, was made, in two and a halt hours. It was 

 uneventful, save that while opposite Steelton, three miles below 

 Harrisburg, Ed lost the Doctor's tin cup, which worried the Doc- 

 tor terribly; but, as is his nature, he soon cooled down and looked 

 at it in a different light, more we judged because lie had to. 



In our course down the river we stopped on the upper end of 

 Poplar Island. Commodore got out ami went up to the house, 

 when from around the corner came two little urchins, their pan- 

 talettes protruding from their dresses, looking as if they had just- 

 been interrupted in baking mud pies. 



They at once set up a cry of "Oh, mam, lookee here, see them 

 little boats." About this time "Mam" appeared from her daily 

 work with an axe in hand, as she had just finished cutting wood 

 for supper, accompanied by a large, fierce-looking animal about 

 six hands high, whose sole occupation seemed to be to pay con- 

 siderable attention to our ■ ommodore, who, feeling ' somewhat 

 nervous, kept one eye on the dog and looked at "Mam" with the 

 other, (retting in her good graces he backed down the island so 

 that he could look at the dog; as he afterward remarked, he never 

 saw such a nice animal. After settling in our canoes we paddled 

 to the lower end of the island and there struck camp. Ed got on 

 shore, and the first thing he saw was a garter, not being content 

 till he had searched for the owner, but she or he was absent. I, 

 although not the owner, was nresented with it, and for its preser- 

 vation as as a relic of the camp it decorated my pennant. Un- 

 packing our kits, Doctor and I strung our hammocks, while Ed 

 pitched his tent and the Commodore hunted firewood for supper. 



First making preparations for our night's rest, Doctor and the 

 Commodore went up the island to interview "Mam" for milk, 

 while Ed and I amused ourselves carrying logs for the night's 

 camp-fire. About this time the boys appeared with buckets full 

 of milk — from the pump — with which we had to be contented. All 

 hands began getting things in shape for supper, and we were 

 about sitting down to our repast of fried eggs, potatoes, coffee, 

 bread and butter, pickles, cold ham, crackers and chees9, when 

 on looking up the river we saw Mac with sail set making for the 

 island, as a light breeze had sprung up. The whole camp began 

 operations on the table, and it was soon cleared of its contents. 

 Clearing up and making prepartions for the night, we boarded 

 our canoes aud paddled over to Middletown. The moon was rid- 

 ing high in the heavens, and the night consequently was turned 

 into day. We ran up the Swatara Creek, and landing on the 

 bank we rushed into town, Mac carrying a large tin bucket for 

 ice. 



Our first desire after getting into the town was to strike for an 

 ice. cream saloon, and after scorning the place we found one and 

 satisfied our desire. From there we visited a dozen or more tin 

 shops in search of a tin cup for Doctor, and finally replaced the 

 lost one by a ladle. The Doctor having too largo a growth of hair 

 upon his pate, succumbed to our teasing to get it cut, and after 

 the operation we resorted to our canoes and paddled across to 

 camp. 



Replenishing the camp fire, Mac and Ed turned in, while the 

 Doctor was down on the shore in Mac's canoe, grumbling and 

 making auite a racket about his photographs; the Commodore and 

 -.-.vsclf '^.Ikz biisiiv- engaged writing ourlogs. The camp retired 

 about 11:45, although the Doctor ana I could not rest in our ham- 

 mocks, and had to resort to our old wav of sleeping on the ground, 

 toes to the fire, where we quietly slept till morning. 



Sunday, Aug. 11 — The Doctor and I arose at H A. M., and after a 

 good bath we aroused the others. As a man had landed on the 

 island preparatory to going to the other side of the river after 

 milk, we induced the Doctor after many entreaties to go along. 



During his absence we got breakfast and were ready to eat when 

 he came back. Clearing up we packed again for a good start, and 

 were ready in a short time, with the exception of Ed, who had to 

 tarry awhile to polish his canoe— his usual occupation. Moving 

 down the river we went through Middletown ttipoles in line style, 

 taking them about mid-distance from the shores, and 50ft. to the 

 port of a large black rock. The run to the island at the head of 

 Conewago Falls was without interest, comparatively smooth 

 all the way. 



Reaching the lower part of the island, we all got out and walked 

 down to the end, at which place we had an elegant view of the falls. 



The waves roll and bound over the rocks, throwing the water 

 seven and eight feet into the air. The falls were terribly fierce, 

 but all of us were somewhat disappointed, as they had been pic- 

 tured to us much more formidable than they were. The Doctor 

 took several views of the falls, also as we were astride a rail fence 

 gazing intently he caught a rear view of us. He wanted to go 

 through the rapids, or at least said he did, but as he was the only 

 one who wanted to make the run, we decided, as we had no way 

 ot digging a grave and as his body would be too much trouble on 

 our hands, that he had better postpone it. 



Walking back and embarking, we crossed to shore at a point 

 some 50yds. above Falmouth Station, making a portage up a bank 

 18ft. above the water's edge into the ctmal, which took us a half- 

 hour. 



After a paddle of ten minutes down the canal we encountered a 

 lock, and, as we were all opposed to portages, Ed. was elected to 

 go up and see the lock-keeper. He negotiated with the old gen- 

 tleman, and talked and talked, but all in vain, as he would not 

 lock us through on a Sunday. 



Of course, there was nothing else to do hut to make a carry, 

 which consumed another half hour. Commodore started off 

 ahead, and when he had covered about 100yds. he got out and 

 went to see the middle of the falls, which are visible from the 

 canal. We all followed suit, and it was well worth the climb 

 over the numerous boulders to see the waves leap and dash over 

 one another in their mad rush through the narrow channel, im- 

 pressing upon one's mind a view never to be forgotten. Numerous 

 photographs were taken both of the enormous rocks and of the 

 main channel of the rapids. 



We proceeded hack to our canoes and paddled to the lock at 

 Collins station, where we again tried to be passed through, but 

 were subject to another disappointment. Just at this point we 

 made a carry of 150yds. to the river. That portage made us re- 

 mark that it would be the last one we would make. We got into 

 nice water at this place, with a good north wind, but decided not 

 to hoist sails as rapids were ahead. The boys, with the exception 

 of the Doctor and I, paddled straight ahead, but we floa.ted and 

 enjoyed ourselves on the milk left from breakfast. 



I put in a spoon and while passing Bainbridge, a few miles 

 below Collins, caught a very fine bass. We passed Bainbridge to 

 the right of the island, and while we four ran on down Mac pad- 

 dled over to the York county shore and hoisted sail, as he had it 

 in the bottom of his canoe and could not get it out to hoist it on 

 the way. 



One half mile below Bainbridge we struck Chestnut Ripples and 

 ran them through the channel about 150yds. from Lancaster 

 shore. Running these successfully we floated to watch Mac come 

 through with sail set, but seeing him make the run in good shape 

 we crossed over at the head of a small island and ran the second 

 Chestnut Ripples toward the York county shore; by taking this 

 course we avoided a large drop to the left of the island. This was 

 our first large rapid since the start and the canoes acted like old 

 veterans, tossing upon the waves, sometimes "being almost out of 

 sight and then again bobbing up serenely on the crest of the next 

 wave. Some water was shipped, but of no consequence. About 

 one-quarter of a mile below this rough water we all tried our 

 voices on Echo Mountain and ran in on shore to get a diluk at a 

 mountain stream. 



It was now about 2 RM, and we were aU getting tired and hun- 

 ry oa account of our portages, aad the general ory was for a. 



camping place. Commodore said we would camp at Wild Cat 

 Falls, but when Wild Cat was reached we found no suitable place 

 so kept on down hunting a nice place, but found the bank muddy 

 and no farmhouse for reinforcements in the way of eatables. We 

 paddled along the shore, amid the grumbling on all sides, but 

 were kept amused by Mao in his endeavor to sail and trying to see 

 how near he could come to unsetting without doing so. We next 

 found ourselves opposite. Marietta, two miles below Wild Cat 

 Falls, and still on the hunt. We now pas3ed Chickies, which is 

 situated opposite the end of the mountain. Here we had slight 

 ripples all the way to the head of Columbia Dam. 



Commodore said we would camp on the island in the dam, above 

 the bridge, but when we ran the nOSQS of our canoes on the shore 

 we found it in the possession of about. 25 fellows, enjoying them- 

 selves on numerous beverages. After that reception we decided 

 to go further and paddle over to the Columbia Canoe Club house 

 and landed. We all went up in town and had a slight lunch, and 

 while the Doctor, Commodore and myself went to the post office, 

 Mac and Ed got some ice. 



We then found out that there was a good camping place at a 

 picnic grounds just opposite. Commodore and Ed started across 

 the dam, while Mac, Doctor and myself got in tow of a ferry 

 steamer which took us across in a short time. We were, carried 

 up to the steamer's landing and had to paddle down. Meeting the 

 other two we paddled up a small creek in hopes of finding a camp, 

 hut were again disappointed. Returning we decided, after a coun- 

 cil of war, to make another portage over the dam. It was now 6 

 P. M. and we were nearly starved, as well as broken up in general. 

 We accomplished the portage in a half hour and got into our 

 canoes again. About 50yds. below the breast of the dam we en- 

 countered a small rapid, but rau it successfully, and straightway 

 heading for Mud Island we established camp. The spot was a 

 resort for shad fishermen, and we found it an excellent place. We 

 all carried our canoes up on shore, and then made preparations 

 for something to eat. 



We cooked our supper in an old stove that was on the island, 

 and soon sat. down to a repast of biscuits, bread and butter, pre- 

 serves, cold bam, pickles, boiled potatoes (two kinds), roasting 

 ears, beef and coffee. Our meal was eaten by the light of the lan- 

 terns, as it had begun to grow dark by the time were half finished. 

 The way we went at that table of eatables was a caution, as we 

 had had nothing to speak of since 7 A. M., having made 22 miles 

 of a run not counting portages and stops. After clearing away 

 the dishes, as that was all that was left of our supper, we prepared 

 our cots for the night. We, all being tired, decided not to hunt 

 wood for a camp-fire, but instead turned in as it was getting late. 



The night was coid, and about 4 A. M. I had to get out of my 

 hammock and hunt wood for a fire, and then came near freezing 

 in my tracks. G-ettine warm at the fire, I then bunked with Com- 

 modore and Mae in the tent, saying to the Doctor, who was still 

 in his hammock, that such an article was no place for me on a 

 night. 



Monday, Aug. IS— Wb arose at 7:30 and soon hfi d breakfast under 

 way, while 1 trolled, but had no luck. After breakfast the Doctor, 

 Commodore and I crossed to the shore and walked up the tow 

 path to Wrightsville and then crossed the river to Columbia. 

 Making some purchases we got in the ferry steamer and crossed 

 the dam. Walking down the tow path to opposite the camp we 

 whistled for Mac, as he had promised to come across for me. 

 After making ourselves tired we three got in the Doctor's canoe, 

 which ho had left, over, and crossed to the island. We found the 

 fellows pretending to be asleep under a tree and Mac said he did 

 not hear us, but, of course, we had to doubt his veracity. 



Taking a lunch we immediately got under way at 2 P. M., and 

 kept to the York countryside of the river till we reached a point 

 opposite Turkey Hill, about five miles below Columbia, where we 

 crossed to the opposite side. The Doctor took the lead, as the 

 Commodore had appointed him pilot, and now the sport began, as 

 we were aware of tne fact that we had 25 miles of rough rapids to 

 go through. 



The Doctor struck the channel, but Ed struck on a rock and 

 was thrown out. Mac went through all right, but the Commodore 

 and I got out on shore to take a survey. By this time Ed was 

 standing on a rock holding his canoe, and muttered in a queer 

 tone that could be heard above the roar of the rapids, "What shall 

 I do?" Finally he got in and ran through nicely. The Com- 

 modore and I started, and when about 100yds. below I ran over a 

 rock and the wave filled me up, swamping me entirely. I struck 

 for shore and bailed out, while the rest of the fellows laid by. We 

 again started and encountered more rough water, as the river is 

 a mass of boulders aud the water running at a very high speed, 

 making elegant, canoeing. 



Safe Harbor, 10 miles below Columbia, was reached in short 

 time, and at several places the camera was brought intense, as 

 the scenery was magnificent. The course of the mountain 

 stream can be seen for 200ft. trickling down the huge mountain 

 sides, making miniature falls that flash in the sunlight like so 

 many mirrors. At almost every one of these streams we stopped 

 to taste of the cool, refreshing water. 



Our course now lay through a country of wild, fascinating 

 scenery, the river running at the base of a very high mountain, 

 with the Port Deposit & Columbia Railroad between on the left, 

 and to the right nothing could be seen save boulders of every 

 description, large and small. The water at this point was quiet, 

 and as we had experienced some of its kind before, we knew that 

 something in the shape of a fall in the river or heavy rapids were 

 before us, and we had not long to wait, for rounding the bend, we 

 heard the roar of the noted Esbelman's Falls, wbout one and three- 

 quarter miles below Safe Harbor and 1,000ft. above Shenk's Ferry. 

 We ran down about 50yds. above the falls, and then Doctor and I 

 got out and walked down the railroad to look them over to find a 

 good channel. 



There are two channels at this place, the one inside along the 

 left shore being very quiet but rocky; while in the rafting chan- 

 nel the water was running at a terrific speed, and the waves as 

 they dashed over the rocks were thrown 5ft. in the air. As Doctor 

 and I sat on the bank talking it over, our Commodore came along 

 and joined ns. At last the Doctor got. up with the exclamation 

 that he was going to run the raft channel or something serious 

 would happen. Sliding down the bank, we got into our canoes and 

 paddled for the middle to make a good run, and as we went down 

 Doctor took the lead, I next, and Ed and Mac following. But 

 when Doctor struck the first breaker he was shut out from sight, 

 and when he reappeared I saw him in the wake, canoe bottom up, 

 to which he was holding, trying to battle the current and waves. 

 At that moment I gave up, as 1 knew if he had turned over in his 

 decked canoe, 1 could never get through without doing the same 

 in an open one. So, as I went down I resigned myself to fate, and 

 cutting the waves they dashed over, the water completely cover- 

 ing me; hut when I came up I was very much surprised to find 

 myself on even keel, but filled up to gunwale. With a strong left- 

 hand stroke of my double blade I sent the old Tru-de into the 

 eddy of a large rock and ran her nose into a clump of grass, 

 jumping out into the water waist deep. Then I heard Doctor call 

 to me to try and do something for him, and tearing off the oil 

 cloth on my deck I got a piece of bell cord. Swimming out to a 

 smaller rock I stood up and threw it to him. It fell short. I again 

 coiled it and threw it once more, the eddy helped him toward me, 

 and this time he caught the rope and made it fast. After a short 

 struggle wo landed on the rock high and dry. Trtt-be. 

 [to be concluded.] 



G. LIVINGSTON MORSE.— On Jan. 12 Mr. Gilbert Livingston 

 Morse, one of the founders of the New York C. C, died very sud- 

 denly at his residence in Yonkers. Mr. Morse, who was a nephew 

 of Prof. S. B. F. Morse, was born in New York in 1842, graduating 

 with high honors from the College of the City of New York in 1803. 

 Since this time he has been engaged in business in New York, 

 being connected prominently with many important enterprises. 

 With his cousin he built the handsome Morse building in Nassau 

 St. Mr. Morse began his canoeing about 1870, in company with 

 Alden, the Schuylers, Dr. Masher, Norton. Judge Smith and a few 

 others, and was a charter member of the New York C. C. He 

 owned the big canoe Rosalie and afterward the Walrus, and in 

 them made a number of long cruises. As a member of the Alpha 

 Delta Phi fraternity of his college he was a visitor at the old 

 Camp Manhattan on Lake George, and when the A. C. A. was 

 organized near the same spot he at once joined, attending the 

 early meets, his hearty genial presence being one of the pleasant 

 memories of the meet of '81. He was no less prominent in rifle 

 shooting than in canoeing, being one of the organizers of the 

 Amateur Rifle Club, of New York, and later Inspector of Rifle 

 Practice in the 5th Brigade, with the rank of major. As a mem- 

 ber of the Yonkers Rifle Club he was foremost in the establish- 

 ment of the Morsernere Range. He also gave a part of his time to 

 photography. In Yonkers, where his home, Morsemere, is situated, 

 he was prominent in the church and Sunday school as well as in 

 public life, holding various local offices. Mr. Morse leaves a wife 

 and eight children. 



THE CANOE REUNION.— The date of Friday, Feb. 6, has been 

 finally decided on for the reception to be held at the Harvard 

 Rooms, 42d street and 6th avenue. New York. 



NEW YORK C. C— The New York C. C. has selected June 13 as 

 the date for its annual regatta. The olub house has been repaired 

 and towed back to Stafcon IslancL 



CANOEING IN ENGLAND. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



Those of your readers who have kept up with English canoe i up 

 literature, are no doubt quite familiar with the hostile attitude 

 which Mr. Baden-Powell has always adopted toward the British 

 Canoe Association. His arguments, however, have never been 

 sufficiently powerful to injure the Association or to prevent canoe 

 ists from all parts of the United Kingdom, principally members 

 of the R. C. O. aud other kindred clubs from joining its ranks. 



We are told by Mr. B tden-Powcll that the Association holds only 

 a small percentage of British canoeists. This, of course, is a 

 matter ot opinion, but it may interest your readers to Is now that 

 after a three years' existence the B. C. A. numbers within a very 

 few the same members as the R. C. C, and as I have already stated, 

 its members are in the majority of cases, mpmbers of existing 

 clubs. T. may emphasize my remarks by pointing out that on the 

 same page of your issue that Mr. Baden-Powell's letter appears, is 

 an account of the R. C. C. challenge cup. I observe in the list of 

 entries that out of twelve, six are by members of the B. C. A., and 

 out of the six who really sailed the race, four belonged to the 

 Association. The only leading canoeist in England who objects to 

 the Association is Mr. Baden-Powell himself. The Association 

 was formed to provide that which existing clubs in England have 

 never succeeded in doing, namely, encouragement for cruising. 

 It has certainly no "racing definitions," inasmuch as racing was 

 specially excluded from its programmes in order tha t no interfer- 

 ence might be offered to the legitimate functions of existing 

 clubs. 



As regards qualification for membership, it is not imperative 

 any more than in R. C. C, or any other club that a member should 

 be a canoe owner. So far as the latter part of your correspon- 

 dent's letter is concerned, I will leave your American readers to 

 discover the fallacies for themselves. On a question of racing 

 machines I will not attempt to cross swords with Mr. Baden- 

 Powell, hut will allow that he is facile princeps; on questions of 

 cruising, however, his authority, except as a prolific newspaper 

 contributor, is not considered great. 



H. Wtlmer, R. C. C, Viee-Com. B. C. A. 



S'rii ATU'ORn, Jan. 1. 



W. C. A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.— The meeting of the 

 Executive Committee of the W. C. A. was held ou Jan. 10 at the 

 Wellington, in Chicago. It was decided to hold the annual meet 

 at Ballast Island from July 11 to 20, inclusive. A dinner was given 

 in the evening hv the Chicago C. C, the following canoeists being 

 present: Geo. W. Gardner. G. H. Gardner, Cleveland; Geo. B. El- 

 lard, Cbas. Weeks, H. D. Crane, C. J. Stedman, T. T. Gaff, Cincin- 

 nati; O. A. Woodruff, W. H. Crawford, Dayton, O.; T. J. Kirkpat- 

 riok, Springfield, O.: H. D. Spencer, Blooming ton, 111.; S. B. Met- 

 tler, G-. G. Case, John Helmer, Jackson, Mich.: Col. J. W. Barfclett, 

 Fremont, O ; H. C. Mense, Peoria; J. H. Ware, C W. Lee, J. B. 

 Keogh, A. W. Kitchen, W. M. Dunham, N. H. Cook, Dr. C. H. 

 Matsofii P. F. Hunger, R. P. Marks. D. M. Lord, D. H. Crane, N. 

 B. Cook, G, M. Hunger, G. Hessert, Jr., F. S. Waters, H. B. Cook, 

 E. S. Shaw, C. S. Stevens, Wm. Lewis. Mr. Hongh, of the Forest 

 <VND Stream, who was among the invited guests., was unable to 

 be present on account of illness, so that no full report of the meet- 

 ing has yet reached us. 



BROOKLYN C. C— The anuual dinner of the Brooklyn C. C . 

 was given at the comfortable quarters of the Crescent Athletic 

 Olub on Jan. 13, Com. Rudd presiding. A number of guests were 

 present, including Vice-Corn. Borland, of the Atlantic Division, 

 and Purser W. H. Brown, of the Central Division. The house of 

 the club, at the Atlantic Basin, was lately roubed by boys residing 

 in the neighborhood, all of whom, were apprehended. The value 

 of the articles taken was small, but all the lockers were broke 

 open. 



RUSHTON CANOES AND BOATS. -We have received from 

 Mr. J. H. Rushton, Canton, N. Y., a new and handsome catalogue 

 of i he large line of canoes and boats built by him. Within the 

 past two years many minor improvements have been made in the 

 various models and the methods of construction, which have ad- 

 vanced these long popular boats to still greater favor. The cata- 

 logue includes a large line of sails of all patterns. Mr. Rushton 

 has lately added the Butler steering gear and mizen traveler to 

 his list of fittings. 



THE MEET AT JESSUP'S NECK.— A member of the A. C. A, 

 who has lately spent some time in the vicinity of Sag Harbor, 

 states that the townspeople of that ancient port estimate that at 

 least 84,000 was, spent, there by members of the A. C. A. during 

 the two weeks of the meet. It is needless to say thai they would 

 welcome another meet at .Tessup's Neck. 



CRESCENT C. C— The destruction of the Cresent C. C. house 

 at Greenville, on Newark Bay, is attributed to tramps. The 

 house, which was insured, will be rebuilt by spring. About half 

 of the canoes had been removed when the nouse was closed, and 

 of the others all but two were insured. 



KNICKERBOCKER C. C— At the annual meeting of the 

 Knickerbocker C. C. on Jan. 8, the following officers were elected 

 for the ensuing year; Com., Lafayette W. Seavey; Vice-Corn., 

 Frank C Moore; Treas., James R. Steers. Jr.: Sec, James K. Hand; 

 Measurer, Dudley D. Gessler. 



DIMPLE NO. 4.— Through an oversight we last week credited 

 the building of Dimple No. 4 to Mr. Joyn<r; the canoe was not 

 built by him, but by the St. Lawrence River Skiff, Canoe and 

 Steam Launch Co , who deserve the credit for her handsome ap- 

 pearance and neat workmanship. 



A. C. A. MEMBERSHIP.— Eastern Division: J. Arnold Wright, 

 New Bedford, Mass. 



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

 Price 50 cents. Canoe and Boat Building. By W. P. Stephens. 

 Price M'MO. Tin: Canoe Aurora. By C. A. NeMe. Price $1. Canoe 

 Handling. ByC.B.Vaux. Price $1. Canoe and Camera. By T. 

 S. stale. "Price 1.50. Pour Mouthsia a SncaKbox. By N.H. Bishop. 

 Price $1.50. Canoe and Camp Cookery. By "Sfiiwica," Price $1, 



Imwtp to (^attezgondmte. 



Jgsf No Notice Taken of Anonymous Correspondents. 



S. B., Topeka, Kas,— You had better advertise. 



J. G. L.— What would be the effect of castration on a foxhound 

 now two years old. Would it diminish his courage, endurance 

 and desire for hunting game? Ans. It is apt to make him fat 

 and lazy. 



H. V. S., Dublin. N. H.— Please eive me the address of the secre- 

 tary of the Brunswick Fur Club; also the address of W. Walling, 

 who entered fox beagles at the Brunswick Fur Club trials, Nov. 

 10, 1890. Ans.— J. H. Baird, Aubumdale, Mass.; he can also give 

 you Mr. Waiting's address. 



J. R. A.. Philadelphia.— At a recent contest a bird was gathered 

 on the boundary fence: whether that bird is a "dead bird" or a 

 "lost bird" would decide the match. The umpire decided that it 

 was a "lost bird." Was this correct'? Ans. If tbe bird was gath- 

 ered within the boundary line, without reaching over the line, it 

 was a dead bird. 



Constant Reajder, Hartford.— In New England and many 

 other States the ruffed grouse is commonly called partridge. In 

 Maryland and some other States the quail is called partridge. In 

 some districts the ruffed grouse is called pheasant. To answer 

 your query then, we can only say that the partridge is in certain 

 regions the same bird as the grouse. 



F. W. G. J., Sorel, P. Q.— I have some English setter pups, 

 whelped Dec. 20, and am desirous of training two of them as de- 

 scribed in "Training vs. Breaking." The climate hero is very 

 severe in winter, much like Minnesota and Dakota, and am there- 

 fore keeping the youngsters for the present in the house. When 

 would it be safe to put them outside? Could I put them in a stall 

 in an unused stable, with plenty of straw, and if so at what age? 

 They are all well and strong. Ans. In this you must use your 

 own judgment to a great extent. If the pups are still suckling we 

 should think they would be warm enough, with her, to be put in 

 the barn when a month old. You will find that a large dry goods 

 box set in the stall, with plenty of bedding and an opening made 

 in it just large enough for the bitch to crawl through, will keep 

 both mother and pops warm in the coldest weather. The fid ot 

 the box, af course, nailed down . 



