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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[March 3, 1892= 



SAIL PLAN OF CRUISING STEAM YACHT. 



BRUNSWICK FUR CLUB TRIALS. 



THE third annual meet of the Brunswick Fur Club took 

 place at Great Island, Brunswick, Me., commencing 

 Feb 15 and continued throughout the week, the Gurnet 

 House being headquarters. The Gurnet House is what 

 might be termed the home of the club, for it was here that 

 it was organized and held its first meet, and although meets 

 and field trials have been neld in different sections of Maine, 

 New Hampshire and Massachusetts, it still loves to follow 

 sly reynard over this rough and hilly country and to gather 

 around the fireside in the land of its birth. On Feb. 15, as 

 the trains on the Maine Central entered the depot at Bruns- 

 wick, there might have been seen scores of fox hunters and 

 hounds. Here we were met by brother fox hunters of the 

 town, and so perfect were the arrangements that not the 

 slightest delay was experienced, and soon all had started 

 for headquarters, five miles away. The sleighing was sim- 

 ply immense and the evening a glorious one, but all could 

 readily see that the prospects for hunting were poor indeed, 

 the ground being covered to a depth of some two feet with 

 snow, having a sharp crust; yet all seemed willing to make 

 the best of it, and if need be to hunt sly reynard by the fire- 

 side, which was done to the satisfaction of all. 



On arriving at the Gurnet House, which we found to be 

 brilliantly illuminated, the club's colors flying at full mast 

 and everything looking so cheery within, we weie met by 

 Landlord Jorden and family with oldtime hospitality and 

 shown to our rooms. Soon the bugle call announced that 

 tea was waiting, and all marched to the dining room below. 

 On opening the door what a sight awaited us!- The ceiling 

 and walls of the spacious room were tastefully decorated 

 with the club colors, while here and there hung elegant 

 paintings, snowshoes, guns, etc. Surely this was a fox 

 hunter's paradise. After enjoying one of Landlord Jorden's 

 best spreads all returned to the paelors and smoking rooms 

 to enjoy the pipe of peace and contentment. Here might be 

 seen the oldtime fox hunters, men that have followed the 

 gamest of all our New England animals over these same 

 hills and mountains sixty years or more ago. These men 

 still cling to their first love, the old New England fox- 

 hounds, with ears that sweep the morning dew, while here 

 and there might be seen men younger in years, consequently 

 younger in experience, men full of life and ambition, that 

 love excitement; they naturally take to their thoroughbreds, 

 yet all seem willing that each should have what suits him 

 best. This is why the Brunswick Fur Club thrives and 

 prospers. Harmony and brotherly love exist at all times. 



In the evening a business meeting was called, Vice-Presi- 

 dent Heffenger in the chair, and the following gentlemen 

 were elected officers for the ensuing year: Pres., Dr. A. C. 

 Heffenger; First Vice-Pres., Dr. F. H. Wilson; Second 

 Vice-Pres., Mr. A. B. F. Kinney; Third Vice-Pres., Mr. W. 

 S. Russell; Treas., Mr. W. B, Stone: Sec'y, Mr. J. H. Baird; 

 Master of Foxhounds, Mr. R. D.Perry. Executive Com- 

 mittee: Mr. L. O. Dennisou, Mr. O. F. Joslyn, Mr. H. J. 

 Given and Mr. S. Decatur. 



During the meeting Mr. A. B. F. Kinney, of Worcester, 

 Mass , presented the club with an plegant silver medal, suit- 

 ably inscribed, to be awarded the foxhound showing the 

 most endurauce at our fourth annual field trials. Mr. Kin- 

 ney is not only vice-president of the Brunswick Fur Club 

 but is president of the Worcester Fur Company, and a more 

 enthusiastic fox hunter cannot be found in New England 

 The club then elected seven new active members, while 

 the following gentlemen from the South and West were 

 elected honorary members: Capt. T. H. Craig, Marshall, 

 Texas: Maj. G. Val. Young, Waverly, Miss ; Mr. E. H. 

 Walker, Hammock, Ky.; Mr. J. M. Avent, Hickory Valley, 

 Tenn.; Mr. G. J. Garrett, Columbus, Ga.; Maj. S. A. 

 Crump. Macon, Ga.; Mr. Ras Hicks, Dyersburg, Tenn.; and 

 Dr. J. W. Morris, Palmyra, Mo. As it was voted to open 

 the field trials to general competition, or in other words 

 "open to the world," it is hoped that these gentlemen will 

 join us at our fourth annual field trials and bring with 

 them the cream of their kennels, that we may judge for our- 

 selves the suitability of their foxhounds for our New 

 England hunting. 



The following morning dawned bright and clear, but ter- 

 ribly cold, the mercury indicating 18 deg. below zero; in 

 consequence of this and of the terrible footing the master of 

 the foxhounds decided that the hounds should remain in 

 their kennels a portion of the day at least. These kennels 

 were erected during the past season and they were found to 

 be all that could be desired, each foxhound haviDg a sepa- 

 rate stall and everything scrupulously clean. Here on the 

 right might be seen the old New England foxhounds 

 almost without number; next were the celebrated Walling 

 pack of beagles and foxhounds of the following strains: 

 Walker, Cook, Wild Goose, Shaggy, Brickfield, J. M. Avent, 

 Southern Pennsylvania, Byron, and crosses between these. 

 The club has recently had an addition to its kennel of fox- 

 hounds, Mr. G. J. Garrett, of Columbus, Ga., having sold 

 his old stud dog Wheeler to President Heffenger, Mr. Seely 

 and Mr. Decatur; this dog was purchased for the purpose of 

 introducing the July strain into our kennels. 



As the weather remained unchanged and poor prospects 

 for the better, the master of foxhounds decided that after 

 dinner the foxhounds should be taken out and divided into 

 some six or eight packs, each going in different directions, 

 this to be done each day for the remainder of the meet, the 



result being some very exciting runs, but owing to the 

 terrible footing for the hounds the usual number of pelts 

 were not taken. On examining the hounds at the end of 

 the meet they were found to be badly bruised and cut, yet 

 "for all that" not a foxhound showed the white feather. In 

 conclusion I will say to all fox hunters tried and true, that 

 the Brunswick Fur Club is not only the largest fox hunting 

 club in the United States, but it is the only club of the kind 

 having a charter. We have a large reserve fund, so that in 

 case of adversity we may not be~ found wanting. As our 

 membership is limited, we hope that you will improve this 

 golden opportunity and join us; attend our meets and field 

 trials, and my word for it, you will not only live happier 

 but you will live longer. J. H. Baird, Sec'y. 



NATIONAL BEAGLE CLUB MEETING. 



AN executive meeting of the National Beagle Club was 

 held at Madison Square Gardpn on Feb. 25, Pres. 

 Chapman, Vice-Pres. H. L. Kreuder, O. W. Brooking, W. A. 

 Power and H. V. Jamieson being present. 



Messrs. W. L. Diffenderffer. Baltimore, Md.; F. C. Phoe- 

 bus, Bernardsville, N. J.; R. F. Mayhew, Brooklyn, N. Y.; 

 were elected to membership. 



Voted that the next field trials be held at Nanuet, Rock- 

 land county, N. Y., commencing Monday, Oct. 24, 1892. 



Voted that arrangements be made for holding a bench show 

 under the A.K.C. rules in connection with field trials on the 

 first day of the meet. 



Voted that an entrance fee of $3 be charged in all classes 

 of the bench show at the trials. 



Voted that prizes of 40, 30 and 20 per cent, of entrance 

 money be given; 10 per cent, to go to club. 



Voted that the following classes be made: Class 1, chal- 

 lenge dogs and bitches. Class 2, open dogs. Class 3, open 

 bitches, Class 4, dogs under 13in. Class 5, bitches under 

 13in. Class 6, puppy class for dogs and bitches. 

 Adjourned. H. V. Jamteson, Sec'y. 



COLLIE CLUB MEETING. 



A T the annual meeting of the Collie Club, held at Mad- 

 x\. ison Square Garden, Feb. 24, the officers were al I re- 

 elected, and the following gentlemen were appointed on the 

 executive committee: J. Van Scbaick, Thos. H. Terry, W. 

 Gilmore Hoffman, Martin Dennis, H. B. Cromwell, James 

 Watson, Chas. H. Jackson, J. D. Shotwell, J. L. Lincoln, 

 Jr.. Dr. Louis C. Sauvier. 



The treasurer's report showed the club to be iu a flourish- 

 ing condition financially and with an increased member- 

 ship. 



MR. MORTIMER WILL STILL SUPERINTEND. 



JUST as we go to press we have this from Mr. Jas. Mor- 

 timer: "In explanation of the premature announce- 

 ment in some of the sportiug papers to the effect that I have 

 decided to sever my connection with the. Westminster Ken- 

 nel Club, I desire "to state that a proposition was made to 

 me some time ago in this connection, and I have had the 

 matter under advisement until now, finally deciding to 

 make a change, which appears to me will result to my ad- 

 vantage. My relations heretofore existing with the West- 

 minster Kennel Club have been without exception of the 

 most cordial character, and while I regret the termination 

 of these official relations, I am pleased to know that it is but 

 partial, as the club has arranged with me to superintend 

 and still manage its annual bench shows." 



Canvas Cannes and, how to Build Them. By Porker B. Field, 

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

 Price $2.00. Canoe Handling. By C. B. Vaux. Price $1. Canoe 

 and Camera. By T. S. Steele. Price 1.50. Four Months in a Sneak- 

 box. By N. H. Bishov. Price $1.50. Canoe and Camp Cookery. 

 By "Seneca." Piice $1- 



Secretaries of canoe clubs are requested to send to Forest and 

 Stream their addresses, with name, membership, signal, etc., of 

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

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

 requested to forward to Forest and Stream their addresses, with 

 logs of cruises, maps, and information concerning their local 

 waters, drawings or descriptions of boats and fittings, and all 

 items relatin m to the sport. 



FIXTURES. 



MAY. 



SI. Brooklyn, War, Bay Ridge. 30. Jersey City, Greenville, N. J. 



. MM JUNE. 



18. New York, Ann., Bensonhurst 11. Marine & Field, Ann., Graves- 

 25. Brooklyn, Ann., Bay Ridge. end Bay. 



JULY. 



9-33. W.C.A. Meet, Oshkosh, Wis. 



• ■ AUGUST. 



4-25, A.C.A.Meet.WillsboroughPt 15-20. A. C. A. Meet, race week, 



Willsborough Point. 



THE GOVERNMENT OF THE A. C. A. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



The following draft of apropased amendment to the constitution 

 of the A. C. A. is submitted in the hope that it may bring on a dis- 

 cusion and lead to suggestions from old A. 0. A. men. 



The proposed changes are in line with the ideas expressed of late 

 by a number of leading canoeists. 



Article Vr.— Board of Governors. — Sec. 4. Tn each division at its 

 next annual meeting the acrive members thereof shall elect, in the 

 same manner as their regular officers, one member of that division 

 to serve on the Board of Governors of the Association, whose duty it 

 shall be to have general control of the funds and finances of the As- 

 sociation. The Board of Governors at their first meeting shall, bv 

 lot, determine their terms of office, one to retire on Nov. 1, 1893. one 

 to retire on Nov. 1, 1894. one to retire on Nov. 1, 1895, and one to re 

 tire on Nov. 1. 1896, and thereafter all members shall be elected for a 

 term of four years, or until their successors shall be elected. The 

 commodore shall be a member ex officio of the Hoard. 



Duties.— Sec 5. It shall be the duty of the Board of Governors to 

 appropriate and apportion suitable sums to the officers and commit- 

 tees for necessary expenses for the running of the Association and 

 the meets, etc., from the finances in the hands of the treasurer; and 

 the President of the Board of Governors shall approve all bills paid 

 by the same. They shall hear and determine all questions of dis- 

 pute on appeal from the decisions of the regatta and executive com- 

 mittees when referred to them. 



Quorum.— Sec. 6. At all meetings of the Board of Governors three 

 shall be necessary to make a quorum, but in the event of the absence 

 of any member from any cause, the executive committee of the same 

 division from which he comes may select any other member from 

 that division to represent him during his disability only, and in the 

 event of a vacancy occurring the same shall be fillei for the unex- 

 pired term by the active members of the division in the same manner 

 as for a full term. 



Meeting*.— See. 7. The stated meetings of the Board of Governors 

 shall be held during the annual meeting of the Association in August 

 and at the annual meeting of the executive committee in November, 

 but special meetings may be hell at any time and place at the call 

 of the president or at the request of three members of the board. 



Officers.— Sec. 8. The officers of the board shall be- president and 

 recorder, whose duties shall be similar as in other organizations, and 

 they shall be chosen annually at the annual meeting in camp. 



Art. IX., Sec. I, Amend by striking out the word "Commodore" in 

 the sixth line and inserting "President of the Board of Governors." 



February 20. F. L. Dunnell. 



A STICKFUL OR SO. 



OUR friends, the yachtsmen, seem to be drifting iDto a lower class. 

 Let them shave off about 3ft. more and we can give tnem a try 

 in the canoes, the result is not, in my mind, a foregone conclusion in 

 favor of the canoe as some canoeists would have it. 



Speaking of amateurs, what pure amateurs we canoeists are. It is 

 a true pleasure to see. men struggling for position for the honor con- 

 nected with it, as is tne case in the A. C. A. regattas. In the League 

 of American Wheelmen there is a continual quarrel over the amateur 

 question, and a prominent cyclist said to me the other day, 'T sup- 

 pose chat the onlv sport in existence where pure amateurism exists 

 is in the American Canoe Association." 



My definition of an amateur in canoeing is somewhat like this, "An 

 amateur is a gentleman who can earn his living without being de- 

 pendent upon cash remuneration for cauoeing prowess, or who does 

 not want to make a business of his recreation." 



That premonitory unrest that indicates the coming of a new season 

 is now being felt throughout the length and breadth of the canoeing 

 world. Soon the warm sun and drying winds will waft the smell of 

 paint and varnish far and wide, and the canoe Meet will assume its 

 new dress for 1892. To those who take some time to think about the 

 matter I would suggest, begin thinking right away. I waited last 

 spring to think it over, and in consequence did not get on the water 

 until June. My fingers are all barked, and the quicks full of pumice 

 stone and varnisn, and the Ilex family members, I, 2, 3 and 4, are all 

 smooth as gooseberries. 



1 wonder why it is that clubs wall put off the date of their annual 

 elections until the season opens. Tnis year several of the largest 

 clubs in the Eastern Division do not hold their elections of officers 

 until May 1 or thereabouts. The A. C. A. year book is thus either de- 

 layed or rendered incomplete. The advantages of this late election 

 are not very apparent, and it would be infinitely more convenient to 

 have such business meetings before the boating season. Ilex. 



§acffUng. 



FIXTURES. 



MAY. 



28-31. Oswego, Cruise, Gt. Sodus. 30. Corinthian Mosquito Fleet. 

 30. Larchmont. Special, Larchm't 



JUNE. 



1, Monatiquot, Opening. 9. Neiv York, Ann.. New York. 

 4. Marine & Field. Ann., N. Y. 17. Hull, Class 4. 5. 6, Hull. 



4. Philadelphia, Ann., Bel. River 18. Dorchester, Dorchester. 

 4. Larchmont, Spring, Larehm't. 



JULY. 



2. New Rochelle, Aun , New Ro- 16. Hull, Classes 3, 4, 5, 6. Hull. 



chelle. 16. Dorchester, Dorchester. 



2. Seawanhaka,Ann.. Oyster Bay 18. L.Y.R.A., Oswego. 



2. Hull, Class Race, Hull. 21. L.Y.R.A., Rochester. 



4. Larchmont, Ann., Larchmont 23. Monatiquot, 1st Cham., Ft. Pt. 

 9. American, Ann., Milton Point. 25, L.Y.R.A., Hamilton. 



9. Riverside, Ann., Riverside. 27-28. L.Y R.A., Toronto. 



9. Hull, Classes 1, 2, Hull. 30. Hull, Classes 3, 4, 5, Hull. 



9. Monatiquot, Open., Ft. Point. 30. Dorchester, Dorchesttr. 

 15. L.Y.R.A., Belleville, Ont. 



august. 



3. Hull, Open, Hull. 16. Monatiquot, Ladies' Day, 



5. N.Y.Y.R.A., Ann., New York. 17. Hull, Ladies' Day, Hull. 



6. Hull, Classes 1, 2, Hull. 27. Hull, Cup Race, Hull. 



0. Corinthian Mosquito Fleet. 27. Dorchester, Dorchester. 



}3. Dorchester, Dorchester. 27. Larchmont, Oyster Boats. 

 1 3. Monatiquot, 2d Cham., Ft. Pt. 



