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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Bm. 12, 1891 



THE A. C. A. AND W. C. A. 



THE followiDg correspondeTice, to some extent official, but 

 chiefly imereating and valuable because it shows the pleas- 

 antriess aud intimacy existing between the American Canoe Asso- 

 ciation aud its younger sister, the Western Canoe Association, ia 

 caught at this point and forwarded to Forest 4nd Stream. Mr. 

 "Ware, secrptary of the W. C. A., having kindly permitted the use 

 of a copy of his repiv to Mr. Lawaon, commodore of the A. C. A. 

 The letters explain themselves. It would seem that 1 he prospect 

 is not good for a union of the two associations, except in the bonds 

 of courtesy aud goodfellowship. This may perhaps be best. 

 Chicago. Feb. 4. E. H. 



. a, TT'^arR, Esq., Scc-Treas. W. C. A : 



My Dear Sir — 1 was deeply chagrined to find last evening in 

 my post office box a retUTned letter which was sent to you in re- 

 sponse to the invitation for the W. C. A. dinner on Jan. 10, and 

 sincerely trust that none of the members of the Association felt 

 that my failure to respond was in any way discourteous to them. 

 If so, and you think it worth while, perhaps it would be well to 

 publish the letter in the Fobjdst and Stream. The neglect of the 

 hotel people to deliver the letter seems to me inexcitaable, as it 

 was delivered to them on Jan. 9, and marked for delivery to you 

 on the 10th at Hotel Richelieu. With fraternal regards believe 

 me very eoidially yours, Walter U. Lawsok. Com. A. C. A. 



Boston, Jan. 27. 



The following is Mr. Lawson's letter above referred to: 

 To all the Good Felloivs of the W. C. A.: 



Some of you have doubtless heard the story of the two young 

 chaps, Harry and Jack, who went into the jungles of India on a 

 hunting trip. The story is told with many embellishments, but 

 the pith lies in the following cablegrams: 



From Harry to the father at home: "Jack dead." 



Prom father to Harry: ' Box and ship." 



Replied to as follows: "Shipped P. and O." 



Many weeks later— From the father: Mistake; tiger in box," 



Reply from Harrj: "O. K.— Jack in tiger." 



Now, do not for an instant think that A. O. A. wishes to play 

 •Tiger" and have W. C. A. for "Jack," or vicev&rsa; but, seriously, 

 tbe best thought in each association is that some equitable basis 

 of union can and should be arranged. 



We have the same aims, the same interests, and should unite in 

 one organization, that our influence and fvaleraity may increase 

 in proportion to our numerical strength united; cementing into 

 one fraternal union the canoeists of all America. * 



Regretting deeply the distance which prevents my personal 

 presence with you, believe me, most cordially vours, 



(Signed) Wat.tjer U. Lawsois^, Commodore A. C. A. 



Boston, Jan. 6. 



Mr. Ware replied as follows: 

 Walter IT. La ivson, Esq., Commodore A. C. A : 



Dear Sir— V our cordial letter of the 27th ult. duly received and 

 it has been only an excess of business that prevented an instant 

 response. 



I deeply regret the stupidity of the hotel people in not deliver- 

 ing your fraternal epistle, for I know all" present would have 

 greatly enjoyed it. At such a time of merriment it is pleasant to 

 know we have the whole brotherhood with tis in thought, even 

 though many miles away. 



However, do not for aii instant think we attributed the absence 

 of any response from you to discourtesy. A number of us had 

 you in mind that evening, but all agreed that a temporary 

 absence from the city, or other sufficient cause, must have inter- 

 fered with your response being sent in time. 



I thank you for your permission to publish the letter in Forest 

 AND Stream and will gladly forward it, for I am sure the "bois" 

 will appreciate the fraternal feeling and sentiment expressed 

 therein. 



In conclusion the W. O. A. salutes its older brother, the A. C. 

 A , with three cheers and a "tiger," but, I regret to add, our taste 

 for interior decoration is rather imcultivated at present. Very 

 cordially yours, J. H. Ware. Sec'j'-Tieas. W. C. A. 



Chicago, Feb. i. 



THE CANOE RECEPTION. 



THE reunion of canoeists on Friday last was by far the most 

 successful attempt of the kind that has vet been made, and is 

 likely to lead to a permanent meeting each winter. The large 

 Harvard Rooms, used by the Columbia Institute, and very kindly 

 loaned by Prof. Fowler of the Knickerbocker C. C, were decora ted 

 with club flags and totems, and by a large display of canoe photos. 

 The chief feature of the evening was the presence of the "Coon 

 Band," the Jessup's Neck minstrels, who discoursed sweet music, 

 vocal and instrumental, but there was in addition a varied pro- 

 gramme of music, readings, fencing, etc., followed by dancing, 

 which lasted until 8 A. M. About •^00 canoeists, including many 

 ladies, were present. Com. Lawson came on from Boston and 

 Vice-Com, Winne from AlOany. While many lent their aid. the 

 chief credit must be given to Com. Seavey, Knickerbocker C. 0., 

 who was, as usual, the leader and manager. 



DATES FOR CANOE RACES. 



THE desirable dates in June are now rapidly filling up as the 

 various clubs announce their regattas, but as each ads en- 

 tirely on its own responsibility, there is a probability of the usual 

 clashing. We would suggest that the representatives of the vari- 

 ous clubs from New York, Yonkers and the Passaic River should 

 meet and arrange a circuit ot races, beginning witlioneend, 

 Newark or Y'onkers, and ending at the other, thus: lanthe, 

 Bayonue, New York, Marine aud Field, Brooklyn, Knickerbocker 

 Yonkers. It this is done it will enable men to go in order from 

 point to point, making it practicable for many more to enter the 

 races. 



CANOEING IN ENGLAND. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



Excellent little leiter, that of Mr. Wilmer's in the Forest and 

 Stream as to the British Canoe Association, but it's rather odd 

 that the Association should be championed by one who is not a 

 canoeist but a "yawler," none the less a clever man with the pen, 

 for he steers carefully clear of the turning marks 1 laid down. 

 May I once more and finally say that the "hostile attitude" I am 

 said to have assumed toward the British Canoe Association is not 

 a hostility toward a pai-ti' ular club, but is and shall be in de- 

 fence ot true canoeing against the usurpation of the title "canoe 

 association" by a mixed boating club. I repeat, and I am borne 

 out therein by Mr. Bigelow, an expert American canoeist now 

 over here, and who atten(iEd the B. O. A. camp, that canoeing was 

 a very small part of the last British Canoe Association meet. I 

 repeat that the large majority of the craft present at that meet 

 were sailing boats aud canoe yawls. 



In regard to prominent canoeists who attended that meet, or 

 even are connected with the Association, the only one I know of 

 is the indefatigable seeretarj^ As to the Commodore, sen forth as 

 John MacGregor (Rob Roy) 1 can only say that I hold two letters 

 written by him, just previous to his sad illness, in which he advises 

 me to have nothing to do with the B. C. A. 



I am not going to attempt to inflict upon American aud Cana- 

 dian canoeists a pen controversy on details of this nature. I only 

 desire to pomt out tliat the B. C. A. is not on the same footing nor 

 lines here in England as is the A. C. A. in America. 1 can only 

 see one tise here for the B. C. A. as it is at present constituted, 

 i. 6., that of an asylum for those whom the canoe of modern times 

 reftises to carry. 



As to Mr. Wilmer's criticism of my experieuces in racing and 

 cruising, I am much obliged for his kind words, but I think he 

 might admit- if he knows— that all my efforts at canoe legisla- 

 tion over a period of eighteen years past have been directed to 

 conserve cruising and general purpose qualities in canoes, and to 

 anticipate and curb racing machine dodges. I do not consider 

 the deck position bad or a racing dodge; I think it has given a 

 fresh charm and a long lease of life to canoe sailing, and is un- 

 doubtedly of the greatest advantage in cruising. 



At the same time; I quite admit that the deck position finds 

 out the weak spot in a man, and has in many cases driven from 

 canoe sailing to boating men who previously had passed muster 

 as real canoeists. Is that bad? Not much! 



Then further, as to a man being entitled to be recognized as a 

 "ci-uising authority," I suppose Mr. Wilruer would have it depend 

 upon how many columns of print a man could publish of every 

 little canoe trip he takes; and when such a man has succeeded in 

 navigating a eauoe down a well known riv^er in a heavilv popu- 

 lated and cultivated country, camping some half dozen nights in 

 close vicinity of hotels and stores and has ptiblished a full, true 

 and not over exaggerated account of such daring voyage, such a 

 man ought to be acknowledged as a "cruiser;" and of course he 

 would say far and away above the man who keeps his cruising to 

 himself and loves it for its owa salie, but comes into the critical 

 ligiit of canoBiog as ft "riwer." 



Tn my opinion, and were I choosing companions for a long and 

 diflicult cruise, I should pick out as the most likely and best-fitted 

 cruisers men who. from constant practice nearly all the year 

 round in and about the fitting, handling and sailing of racing 

 canoes, have got a name as "racers." and I would do this in, 

 preference to the "good-old cruiser" who dodders along on the 

 floor of an ill-shaped, badly-kept and worse- rigged old box; laden 

 down to deck awash with jam pots and cooking gear f nough to 

 start a second-class restaurant. Of course there are some flrst- 

 rate cruising men who never race, and many racers whenever 

 cruise, but these are simply examples of misdirected genius. 



It should be within the bounds of possibility to put this subject 

 to actual test— especially in America or Canada; though diffieult in 

 England tor want of waters. A cruising race extending over six 

 days, one man one canoe throughout, uo extraneous help allowed, 

 no progress on the course to be made between 6 P. M. and 8 next 

 morning (thus giving ample time for camping and stowing), tbe 

 eours<N if possible, to include river and lake work, reasonable 

 facilities for camping on shore. Such a race would probably bring 

 out the best general-purpose canoe and canoeist, and should bring 

 so-called "racing" and "cruising" men together striving for fame 

 with possibly "equal advanta.ges." 



W. Baden-Powell, "Nautilus" R. 0. C. 



BUFFALO C. C— On Jan. 10 the Buffalo C. O. lield its annual 

 dinner at the residence of Mr. Forbush. who is also vice-corn, of 

 the Buffalo Y. C. On Jan. 38 the annual meeting was held, the 

 following officers being elcted: Capt., H. L. Campbell; Mate, Geo. 

 L. Kelly; Purser. P. D. Wood. A scheme is under way to pur- 

 chase a site for a club house at Point Albino, Canada. 



SPRINGFIELD C. C— OfiQcers: Capt., EmU C. Knappe; Lieut., 

 Dr. H. E. Rice; Sec.-Treas., William C. Marsh; Executive Com- 

 mittee, Joseph G. Read; Regatta Committee, Emil C. Knappe, Dr. 

 H. E. Rice and E. H. Barney. 



TANTHE O. C.-On June 20 the lauthe C. C. will hold its spring 

 regatta on the Passaic River. The annual regatta wiU take place 

 on the afternoon of Labor Day. 



ORANGE C. C— The Orange C. C. proposes soon to own the 

 first war canoe on the Passaic. 



Yaclitsmeii who do not see what they want under this heading 

 will please lookunder the hatches of the Canoe, peep into the 

 Kennel, squint down the barrel of the Bide, open the Fish Car and 

 Game Bag, inquire of the Spoi'tmnayi ToiH-fst, and if their yearn- 

 ings are still unsatisfied, push their explorations into the Editorial 

 and Advertising Departments. 



FIXTURES. 



FEBRUARY. 



22. Biscay ne Bay, Annual, Biscayne Bay. 



APRIL. 



5. Excelsior, Ann., New York. 26, Corinthian, Opening Cruise, 



San Francisco. 



MAY. 



30, Cor. Mos. Fleet, Larchmont. 30. Corinthian, Annual, San 

 30. Rochester, Open, Sodus Bay. Francisco. 



.JUNE. 



11. Rochester, Review,Charlotte 22. Pavonia, Annual, New York. 



13. Lynn, Lynn. 25. Rochester. Club, Charlotte. 



In. Phila., Ann., Del. River. 27. Hull, All Classes. 



17. Hull, Under 21ft. 27. Dorchester, Club, Dorchester 



18. Roch., Ladies' Day.Charlotte 27. Lynn, Lynn. 

 20. Coi'. Mos. Fleet, Larchmont. 



•JULY. 



3. Rochester, Ci iiise, Oak Orch. 17. Lake Y. R. A., Queen City, 

 i. American, Naphtha,Milton's Toronto. 



Neck. 18. American, Steam, Milton's 



6. American, Sailing, Milton's Neck. 



Neck. 18. HuU, First cham,, Ist and 2d 

 U. Dorchester,Club, Dorchester classes. 



U. Hull, First Cham., 3d, 4th, 18. New York, Ann., New York. 



5th and 6th classes. 18. Riverside, Annual. 



11. Lynn, Lynn, 20. Lake Y. R. A., Rochester, 

 14 Lake Y. R. A., Hamilton, Rochester. 



Hamilton. 20. Rochester, L.Y.R.A.. Charl. 



1«. Lake Y.R.A., R.O.Y.C., Tor. 23. Lake Y.R.A.,03Vvego,08wcgo 

 2-5. Dorcliester,Open,Dorch£ster 



AUGUST. 



1. Hull. Second Cham., 1st and 15. Hull, Ladies' Race. 



2d classes. 19. Hull, Ladies' Day. 



6. Rochester, Club, Charlotte. 20. Rochester, Cilub, Charlotte. 

 8. Hull, S-cond Cham., 3cl, 4th, 26. Dorche8ter,01ub, Dorchester 



5th and fith classes. 27. Rochester, Club, Charlotte. 



8. Lvnn, Lynn. 29. HuU, All Classes. 

 13. Rochester, Club, Charlotte. 



SEPTEMBER. 



7. N.y.Y.R.A., Ann.,lSrewYork 12. Lynn, Cup, Lynn, 

 7. Lynn, Open, Nahant. 



THE 46FT. CLASS. 



THE half-dozen ■i6-footers which Lawley is to build are all 

 started and in various stages of construction. The Turner 

 boat was the last one to come, but her lines have arrived at Law- 

 lev's sard and she will be laid down at once. 



Lawley has signed a contract to build the Paine 46. and her 

 lines are partly laid down in the mould-loft. The mould has been 

 made for the lead keel of the Fife boat Barbara, and her stem 

 and stern post are being worked out. The Thayer, Yauderbilt 

 and Belmont boats are set up, and the wooden frames are in posi- 

 tion. Lawley has part of the machinery of his steel plant in 

 position, and he has l3egnn already to bend the frames for the 

 Iselin steam yacht. The steel frames for the 46-footers will be 

 bent this week, and then wwk will be pushed on them rapidly. 



All the wooden frames in the center of the Belmont 46 are 

 strengthened with iron floor timbers, and when the steel frames 

 are bent in there will be splendid support for the lead keel. As 

 sei up the three Burgess boats are smooth-looking craft, the 

 Thayer boat showing the cleanest lines, due to her narrow beam 

 and easy midshiij section. 



The Thayer boat is building in the northeast corner of the shed, 

 and the Barbara will be set up just ahead of her. Beside the 

 Thayer boat is the Yanderbiit cutter, with Belmont's Mineola 

 between the Vanderbilt 46 and C. A. Welch's 34-footer, In this 

 shed Lawley is to build a small 28£t. centerboard sloop for the 

 lakes, which will come pretty near filling this shed. 



John B. Paine has been at Lawley's during the week .superin- 

 tending the laying dowm of the lines of his craft. As previously 

 stated, this boat wUl be the widest of the lot, and will be able to 

 carry a big sail plan. 



The keel mould of the Barbara is finished, aud its curve coincides 

 exactly with the plan published in The Glohc. The exact dimen- 

 sions of the Barbara's lead keel will be as follows: Extreme length 

 of keel 25ft., extreme height of keel 3ft. lOJ^in., thickness of keel 

 on top at after end Sin., at widest part 2ein., at forward end 14in.. 

 thickness of keel on botfom at after end 3in., at widest part 15in., 

 at forward end VZ^/.im. The height of lead keel is the greatest just 

 at the heel of the sternpost. 



The Barbara's lead keel is much thinner than those of the Bur- 

 gess boats, so it is probable that the center of gravity of tbe Tur- 

 ner boat's lead will be even lower than that of the Fife boat, in 

 spite of the latter's greater draught of water. 



Fife's 46-footer flares a great deal on her topsides. Her extreme 

 beam is i2f t. lOin., but her beam at the load water line is only lift. 

 6in. 



C. S. Eaton's graceful 6.5-foot steam yacht is nearly ready for the 

 water. Her mahogany pilot house is a handsome piece of work 

 and is large enough for a dining-room and stateroom combined. 

 Except the panel decorations the after cabin and stateroom are 

 finished. Workmen are putting in the propeller shaft and adjust- 

 ing the keel condenser. C. F. Lyman's 30-footer will be built 

 where the Eaton steamer now lies. 



Ahead of the Eaton boat, the 51-foot steamer for a LowsU gen- 

 tleman is planked. She is practically a mate to the two steam 

 launches which Lawley built last fall in design, though a few feet 

 longer. 



The weight of the lead keel of the Barbara will not he far from 

 24 tons, and she will carry probably more than any of the Burgess 

 boats. In this connection, it is interesting to note that the cost of 

 construction of a yacht in this country is just about the same as 

 the cost of the same yacht built across the water, with the cost 

 of bringing her over to this side added. Mr. Foster asked Fife for 

 an estimate, and he figured that it would cost £1,800 to build the 

 Barbara and deliver her in this country, which is just about Law- 

 ley's price. It has been stated that Fife's charges for a design are 

 very nigh, but this is not so, as he charged but £75 for the cottt-. 

 plete aet of the Barbara's plans,— Boston &hl)$. 



NEW YORK YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION. 



ON Wednesday evening, Feb. 4. the annual meeting of the New 

 York Y.R. A. was held at O'NeiU's, Sixth avenue and Twenty- 

 second street, New York. 



Delegates were present fi'om the Columbia, Hudson River, Jersey 

 City, Newark, Newark Bay, New Jersey, Pavonia, Staten Island 

 Athletic (yachting department), Yonkers Corinthian, Bavswa.ter, 

 Tappan Zee, Oceanic, Sing Sing aud Williamsburg Yacht clubs— 

 14 in all. After the minutes of the previous meeting .had been 

 read and approved, the secretary read his report for the past year, 

 and was followed by the report of the treasurer, which showed 

 nearly S300 in the treasury with $170 owing from members. 



The regatta committee then submitted their report, in which 

 they Fet out that the profit of the last regatta of tne association 

 was S168, and they regretted that it was not more, as the con- 

 tractor for the programmes bad absconded, owing the association 

 about $1.50. They also reported that they ha,d awarded the race 

 and prize in class 3 to Just Woke Up, of the Newark Y. C. 



The committee on the dinner submitted their report, setting 

 forth that the dinner had been held at O'Neill's on Jan. 28, and 

 was a success in every respect. 



Notice was given by a delegate from the Newark Bay Y. C„ of a 

 proposed amendment to Rule 1. of the Sailing Rules regarding 

 classification as follows: 

 Class VI., open cat rig, over 28 to 8aft. instead of over 27 to 33ft. 

 Class VII., open cat ng, over 24 to 38ft. instead of over 83ft. and 

 under 27ft. 



Class VIII,, open cat rig, over 20 to 24ft. instead of 20ft. and 

 under 23ft.. 



The date for the third annual regatta of tbe association was 

 fixed for Monday, Sept, 7. Labor Day, to be held over the regular 

 courses in New York Bay. The secretary was instructed to 

 charter a steamer for that day. 



After some other miscellaneous business was iransacted the 

 following officers were elected: Pres.. Alanson J, Prime. Yonkers 

 Corinthian Y, C; Vice-Pres., Geo. E. Gartland. New Jersey Y. C; 

 Sec'y. Geo. Parkhill, Columbia Y. C; Treas., Robert K, MoMur- 

 ray, Staten Island A, C; Executive Committee: Dr, E, B. Sher- 

 wood, Sing Sing Y. C; Chas. E. Cameron. Newark Y. C; Wm. A. 

 Smith, Pavouia Y. C; Chas, E. Simms, .Jr., Columbia Y. C, and 

 Henry B. Pearson, Jersey City Y. C. 



With the election of officers the association now enters upon the 

 third year of its existence with 17 clubs, representing the States 

 of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and is on a more solid 

 basis than ever. When we compare it with other associations 

 that have been in existence for several years, and who have not 

 much more than half the clubs that compose this association, it 

 can easily be seen how well it has been managed and how much 

 of its success is due to its able president, although, we under- 

 stand, he is very averse to loading himself with the work that 

 another term requires. In an association of this kind, where 

 there are so many interests and where at times they are bound to 

 clash, it requires a steady hand at the helm to .smooth the ruflled 

 seas. 



The association, singular to say,ha8 met with much success with 

 its mean measurement, but it is certain that in the near future 

 some different plan will have to be adopted for the larger yachts, 

 in order to encourage the more modern boats. For the open 

 boats mean measurement will do very well, but a different sys- 

 tem should at once be adopted for the cabin classes. There is 

 uo question that in an organization composed of over 3,000 mem- 

 bers (through its clubs) there are many individuals scientific 

 enough to measure the boats under the more modern system. In 

 an Informal discussion among some of the delegates, before the 

 meeting the other evening, many plans were suggested, but those 

 meeting with the moat favor were to take the wetted surface of 

 the boat only, or to cut off the overhang altogether and not limit 

 or tax the sails. The placing of no tax on the overhang would, at 

 least, be a wise beginning and lead to better results. 



PHILADELPHIA Y. C. 



THE annual meeting of the old Quaker City Y. C. was held at 

 the club rooms, 911 Walnut street, on Feb. 4, Vice-Com. 

 Brereton Pratt presiding. 



Mr. J. H. Sloan, chairman of the board of trustees, read the 

 annual report of the board. In it he stated that the name had 

 been legally changed, aud henceforth the organization will be 

 known as the Philadelphia Yacht Club, and also congratulated 

 the members upon the increased prosperity of the club, the posi- 

 tion it has attained and the prospects of a bright future, and that 

 the improvements to the buildings, building of basin, etc.. on the 

 river property, would be commenced shortly. Mr. C. D. Middle- 

 ton, the retiring cocnmodore, was not present, and his report was 

 read by the secretary. It reviewed the work of the club for the 

 past year. On motion tbe commodore was tendered a vote of 

 thanks for his zeal and labors in behalf of the club. 



Secretary A. P. Bancroft read his annual report, giving a 

 resume of the business of the club for the year. In it he stated 

 that 77 members had been elected, 9 dropped for non-payment of 

 dues and 10 resigned, and that the total membership was 1-59. 

 During the year 26 yachts had been added to the fleet, which now 

 number .57—7 schooners, 9 cutters, 18 sloops, 3 yawls, 7 open yachts, 

 6 steam yachts and 7 lautiches. 



Treasurer 0. W. Lyons's report showed a great improvement in 

 the finances of the club, the totaPreccipts were $3,856.68, disburs- 

 ments S3,738.91. 



The regatta committee's report reviewed in detail the races 

 given during the year, and stated that ou the opening of the river 

 club house the opportunity of having more open courses and 

 starting and finishing of races off the club house would be of great 

 benefit to the club, and called attention to the revised racing 

 rules, which would be proposed for adoption before the opening 

 of the season, particularly to the classification by corrected length 

 instead of waterline length. 



The secretary reported the election of five new members,Whar- 

 ton Sinkler, M.D., Alexander Hazard, M.D„ Ephra'm Brice, Chas. 

 C. Knight and Harry C. Ford, aud to honorary membership W'm, 

 H, Kern, Esq. 



The following resignations were read and accepted: V. A. Ber- 

 tram, L. H. Clark, John J. Dull, Wm. G. Roberts, S. Fred Hall, S . 

 H. Haines and Wm. S. Hoffman. 



Three yachts were enrolled as follows: Iowa, sloop, Edward 

 Samuel, 39ft. 8in. w.l.; Monarch, sloop, H. W, Kelsey, 46ft, 6in. 

 w,l.; Rosalind, cutler. H. F. Smith, ,29ft. 7in, w,l. 



Important amendments to the constitution and by-laws were 

 adopted, among them were- Instead of monthly meetings, having 

 six general meetings in each year, on the first Wednesdays of 

 January, February, April, June, October and December. Making 

 a quorum at all meetings fifteen, eight of whom must be repre- 

 sentatives of yachts. Limiting the membership to 300, exclusive 

 of yacht owners and honorary members. Making the entrance 

 fee $15 until Aug. 1, thereafter Abolishing non-resident 



membership and increasing the annual dues to ,S25. 



The following officers were elected: Com., E. R. Coleman; Vice- 

 Com., Brereton Pratt; Rear Com., R. K. Neff, Jr.; Sec'y, Addison 

 F. Bancroft; Treas., Chas. W. Lyon; Mea<^., Samuel A. Wood; 

 Fleet Surgeon, Samuel B. Howell, M.D. Trustees— J. H. Sloan, 

 Arthur Colburn, R. K. Neff, Jr., H. P. Smith. Regatta Committee 

 —A. F. Bancroft, Francis Green, J. A, Lehman. House Com- 

 mittee— W. B. Henry, O. D, Wilkinson, Brereton Pratt, S. B, S. 

 Barth, C. VV. Lyon, J. H. Gibson, J. L. McDaniel. Committee on 

 Lectures, etc.— M. R. Muckle, Jr., C. L. Wilson, E. Lee Young. 

 Committee on Lines, Models, etc.— T. D. Whitaker, C. H, Brock, 

 C. E. Ellis, Library Committee— G. M. Freeman, H. P. Lloyd, T. 

 S. Manning. Law Committee— W. B.Mann. J.H.Sloan, W. W. 

 Carr. The annual regatta will be sailed on June 15. 



CORINTHIAN NAVY.— Secretary Stryker, of the Board of Ed- 

 ucation, is now engaged upon the examination papers of that 

 board for seamen; the chairman. Commodore Center, will an- 

 nounce at an early day the date of the first examination. The 

 Delaware River Squadron is now formed, Mr, Geo. D. Gideon, of 

 Ptiiladelphia, having notified the Admiral that they would iiro- 

 ceed shortly with the election of officers. Commodore Day has 

 been appointed a delegate to the Eastern Squadron and is under 

 instructions to proceed to Boston aud attend to the details of 

 organization of that squadron. Applicants for membership will 

 hereafter send their applications and dues ($2) to the Chief Purser, 

 Mr. F. B. Jones, 40 Wall street. 



CATARINA.— Mr. Morgan having turned over the wrecked Ca- 

 atrina to the underwriters, she has been sold by them to J. W. Sul- 

 livan, the engine builder, of New York, who has liauled her out 

 on tbe floating dock at Gouverneur street for thorough repairs. A 

 part of her plating has been stripped off and taken to City Island, 

 where Piepgrass, who has charge of the repairs to the hull, has 

 straightened the sheets. New angle iron frames have been put in 

 alongside of all that were at all injured. The keel of the ves- 

 sel was originally made 50 per cent, heavier than required by 

 Lloyds, and has sustained no injury, and by good luck the damage 

 to the bottom was just under the bunkers, so that the engines 

 were not disturbed. A large force of joiners is at work below, and 

 the interior has already been completely restored, all traces of 

 water being reaioveii, 



