July 23, 1898.] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
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Water Parade and Illumination. — The officers urge all 
members to bring colored lanterns and flags and colored 
fire. The illuminated parade will take place if possible, 
also a review of the fleet, and a special effort will be 
made to illuminate the camp. Members are also request- 
ed to bring their musical instruments, songs, jokes and 
any odd costumes they may have. 
Camp Rules. 
t. A member of the executive committee will be ap- 
pointed each day as "officer of the day," who will have 
charge of the camp, and will be obeyed accordingly. He 
will appoint four members as pickets to assist him. The 
"officer of the day" and "pickets" will wear distinguish- 
ing badges. 
2. An active member and four associate members will 
be in charge of the ladies' camp. (See ladies' camp com- 
mittee.) 
3. Members will register, pay their camp dues ($1) 
and obtain badges at secretary's tent immediately upon 
arrival . 
4. The commodore and secretary will be at head- 
quarters for the transaction of business from to until 11 
A. M., and 1 until 2 P. M., each day, but will be im- 
mediately available at all other hours. 
5. Tents may be located by owners, subject to the ap- 
proval of the camp site committee, and with due regard 
for the thoroughfares and lines. Daily before 10 o'clock 
tents and grounds must be put in order, all refuse, papers, 
etc., must be ready for removal by the camp cart. Mem- 
bers will be held responsible for the appearance of their 
tents and the surrounding grounds. Due regard to dress 
while at meals is requested. 
6. Camp will be open daily from to A. M. to 5 P. M. 
Guests may be invited by card, obtained of the secretary. 
Before 10 A. M. and after 5 P. M. no guest will be ex- 
pected in camp except by invitation for occasions spe- 
cially announced on bulletin board. 
7. Neither guests nor members from main camp will 
be expected in the ladies' camp before 10 A. M. or after 
7 P. M. except by invitation, nor will the ladies be ex- 
pected in the main camp before 10 A. M. or after 7 
P. M. except by special invitation announced on bul- 
letin board. 
8. Visiting boats must land at the steamboat wharf, 
unless otherwise directed by officers in charge. 
9. Revielle will be sounded at 7 A. M. The U. S. army 
bugle calls will be used. 
10. Flags will be raised at 8 A. M. and lowered at sun- 
set. Taps will be sounded at 11 P. M., after which quiet 
will be maintained in camp. Hours for meals will be 
noted on the bulletin board. 
The observance of these few rules will greatly facilitate 
the officers in the discharge of their duties. 
Frank L. Dunnell, Commodore. 
A. C. A. By-laws, Sec. 2, Chap. I.: Every member 
attending a camp shall pay for camp expenses; for gen- 
eral camp $t, and for division camp such sum as may be 
determined upon by the executive committee of the di- 
vision, provided such sum does not exceed $1. Visitors 
when accompanying members may be admitted to the 
general camp at the discretion of the commodore and 
secretary-treasurer, and to the ladies' camp on the in- 
vitation of an associate member and at the discretion of 
the committee governing it; provided that if they spend 
more than two nights in camp the member introducing 
them shall pay $2 each, the same- dues and camp charges 
as regular members. But this shall not preclude the ad- 
mission of any of the immediate family of a member. 
Transportation Arrangements. 
The Trunk Line Association, New England Passenger 
Association, Central Passenger Association, General 
Passenger and Ticket Department, the Grand Trunk 
Railway System, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the 
Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company have granted 
the customary concessions, viz.: A round trip of one 
and one-third fare to Clayton and Gananoque. Mem- 
bers will pay full fare to the points named, obtaining 
from the selling agents certificates, which when in- 
dorsed and vised at camp will enable the holders thereof 
to return to the point of starting by continuous passage 
at one-third of the regular rate. Tickets may be pur- 
chased three days prior to and during the camp, and cer- 
tificates will be honored for return trip (without stop 
over) for three days (Sundays excepted) after the close 
of the camp, Aug. 19. 
All certificates must be indorsed by the secretary-treas- 
urer and the special agent. 
The special agent of the Trunk Line Association will 
be at the camp to vise certificates on the following 
dates: Friday, Aug. 12; Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1898. 
The Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company have 
granted the rate of one and one-third fare, all points 
on their line to Clayton ; this rate will not apply on their 
weekly steamer Hamilton, running between Hamilton 
and Montreal and touching only at Canadian ports. 
Members arriving at Gananoque or Clayton by rail 
via R. W. & O., or by steamers of the Navigation Com- 
pany (from Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston, Deseronto, 
Belleville, Brockville, Prescott, Montreal, Quebec and 
intermediate points), will find the steamer Valeria at the 
railroad dock, running on the following schedule: The 
Valeria does not run Sundays, but the A. C. A. launch 
will connect with trains on those days. 
Leave Gananoque 6:45 A. M., arrive at Stave Island 
7:30 A. M.; leave Gananoque 2:45 P. M., arrive at Stave 
Island 3:30 P. M.; leave Clayton 10:15 A. M., arrive at 
Stave Island 11 A. M.; leave Clayton 5 P. M., arrive at 
Stave Island 5:40 P. M. 
The rate on the steamer Valeria will be from Clayton 
to Stave Island and return 75 cents per passenger, which 
includes one canoe and duffle. From Gananoque to 
Stave Island and return 50 cents per passenger, which in- 
cludes one canoe and duffle. 
Round trip tickets from either Gananoque or Clayton 
will be furnished by purser of steamer Valeria. 
The free carriage of canoes and duffle on the railways 
must be made a matter of arrangements direct with the 
railroad agents by the members, as it is out of the juris- 
diction of the Railway Association. It is probable, how- 
ever, that most of the roads will agree to carry canoes 
and duffle free, or as part of the member's baggage, the 
limit being i5olbs t , and excess baggage weight paid on 
overweight, (The Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Cqm. 
pany will carry canoes at regular tariff rates one way 
for round trip.) As a rule, a guarantee of twenty-five 
tickets (twenty-five from any one locality to Clayton 
or Gananoque) will entitle the holders to entire use of 
a free baggage car. Members of clubs or individuals 
should consult together and try to arrange this, allowing 
time for securing the use of such a car. 
A baggage car will be provided by the N. Y. C. & 
H. R. R. R. for the accommodation of members from New 
York and vicinity, including New Jersey and Pennsyl- 
vania; the car will be at the Thirtieth street station of 
the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. July 30; Manhattan Station, 
130th street and Hudson River, July 31 and Aug- 1 ; 
Yonkers, Aug. 2; Sing Sing, Aug. 3, arriving at Clayton 
Aug. 5, and return by the same route. Members from 
points outside of New York can ship canoes or duffle 
by freight, express or truck to Thirtieth street station, 
care Wra. E. Barlow. Mark transportation car for Clay- 
ton A. C. A. Camp. Members should advise chairman 
as soon as possible the number of canoes and quantity 
of duffle, so proper arrangements can be made. 
All canoes, duffle, baggage, freight or express matters 
should be prepaid and plainly marked Clayton, N. Y., 
or Gananoque, Ont, A. C. A. Camp, Stave Island, via 
steamer Valeria. 
Any other particulars regarding transportation will be 
gladly given by the undersigned, and the committee 
would be pleased to help clubs or members in securing 
favorable transportation from the railroads in regard 
to handling canoes and duffle. 
The transportation committee: W. E. Barlow, chair- 
man, 20 Ellis Place, Sing Sing, N. Y.; C. V. Winne, 
Albany, N. Y.; Louis A. Hull, Newton, Mass.; F. S. 
Rathbun, Deseronto, Canada. 
Schedule of Races. 
Races for Decked Sailing Canoes. 
Event No. 1. — Record combined paddling and sailing, 
^-mile alternately; 3 miles. Start under paddle. Time 
limit, 1 J/2 hours. 
Event No. 2. — Record paddling, J^-mile straight- 
away. 
Event No. 3. — Record sailing, 4J/2 miles; time limit, 2 
hours. The same rig and seat will be used in Events 
Nos. 1 and 3. The record races are prescribed by Rule 
No. 5 of Racing Regulations. In addition to the record 
prizes, a first and a second prize will be given for each 
race. 
Event No. 4. — Trial sailing (see rule 5), 6 miles; time 
limit, zYz hours. The contestants in trophy race arc 
selected from this race. First and second prizes. 
Event No. 5. — Novice sailing, 3 miles; time limit, i>4 
hours. Open only to members who have not sailed a 
canoe prior to Sept. 1, 1897. First and second prizes. 
Event No. 6. — Trophy sailing, 9 miles; time limit, 3^2 
hours. First and second prizes, in addition to the 
trophy. 
Event No. 7. — Dolphin trophy sailing, 7^ miles; time 
limit, 3 hours. The canoe winning first place in trophy 
race will not compete. 
Event No. 8. — One man paddling, double blade, yi- 
mile straightaway. First prize. 
Event No. 9. — Tandem paddling, double blade, V 2 - 
mile straightaway. Two first prizes. 
*Event No. 10. — Atlantic Division trophy. 
*Event No. 11. — Central Division trophy. 
*Event "No. 12. — Northern Division trophy. 
Races for Open Canoes (Under Rule No. 1). 
For cme and For War 
two men. For four men. . Canoes. 
Maximum length lGft. '20ft. Sdft. 
Minimum beam 29^in. 29^in. 36in. 
Minimum depth 10m. lain. 17jn, 
Minimum weight 50lbs. TOlbs. 1201bs 
One and two men canoes weighing less than 5olbs. 
may make up a deficiency of not more than 5lbs. by bal- 
last. War canoe limitations do not apply to canoes built 
prior to Oct. I, 1897. 
Event No. 13. — Combined sailing and paddling, %- 
mile alternately; 1^2 miles under sail. Single blades. 
Open or partially decked canoes allowed. First and sec- 
ond prizes. 
Event No. 14. — Sailing, ij4 miles; time limit, iy 2 hours. 
Open or partially decked canoes allowed. First and 
second prizes. 
Event No. 15. — Sailing, 1^2 miles; time limit, hours; 
for open canoes without side decks. First and second 
prizes. 
In Events Nos. 14, 15 and 16 the sail area is limited to 
40sq.ft. No rudder or seat projecting beyond gun- 
wales allowed. One pair of detachable lee boards may be 
used. The paddle can only be used for steering except 
in Event No. 14 on the paddling leg. The same canoe, 
sail and lee boards will be used in Events Nos. 14 and 15. 
In Events Nos. 14 and 15 canoes may have the usual 
bow and stern decks of about 32m. and side decks of 
about 2in. wide with combing about iJ/Sin, high. Canvas 
covers or other substitutes for decks will be measured 
as decks. As these races are provided for the sport of 
owners of general purpose op_en canoes, and are not for 
the purpose of developing the open canoe into a racing 
machine, any palpable evasion of the letter or spirit of 
the rules will result in the canoe being ruled out. 
Event No. 16.— Trophy paddling, 1 mile straightaway. 
First and second prizes in addition to trophy. Paddle 
optional. 
Event No. 17. — One-man paddling, single blade, 
mile straightaway. First prize. 
Event No. 18.— Two-men paddling, ^single blade, T / 2 - 
mile straightaway. Two first prizes. 
Event No. 19. — Four-men paddling (club or division), 
single blade, J^-mile straightaway. One first prize. 
Event No. 20. — War canoes, V2-mile straightaway. 
First and second prizes. 
Event No. 21. — Relay race (club or division), open or 
decked canoes (paddles optional), over sailing course. 
Three men from each club or division. Starters paddle 
to and around first buoy, and pass some article to second 
men, who paddle to and around second buoy, passing 
to third men who finish. Three first prizes. 
* Sailing races held during first week of camp, provided they 
have not been sailed at division meets. Special conditions wilj 
be posted on the bulletin board. 
Event No. 22.— Ode lady paddling, ^4-mile straight* 
away, single blades, First prize, 
Event No. 23.— Two ladies paddling, J^-mile straight- 
away, single blades. Two first prizes. 
Event No. 24, — Hurry-scurry, paddle optional hu; 
prize. 
Event No. 25. — Upset paddling, paddle optional. Fir. 
prize. <■ 
Event No. 26. — Swimming, 100yds. First and second 
prizes. 
As many as possible of the minor events will be run 
off during the first week of camp, probably commencing 
on Wednesday, Aug. 10. These events are Nos. 5, 8, 9, 
10, it, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19- 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. 
Intending competitors in all races are recommended 
to carefully study the racing regulations as contained in 
the Year Book. Particular attention is directed to 
Rules Nos. 4, 6, 7, 9 and 13, which will be rigidly adhered 
to. V " -■•*•♦<. 
Five minutes before the start a signal will be given and 
a blue flag hoisted, and four minutes later a second 
signal will be given and a yellow flag hoisted, and one 
minute later a third signal will be given to start and an 
A. C. A. flag hoisted and left up. 
Any canoe which crosses to the course side or the 
starting line prior to the third signal must return above 
the line and recross it, keeping out of the way of all com- 
peting canoes, using the paddle if necessary; but after 
the third signal the start shall be considered as made, and 
all canoes on either side of the line shall be amenable 
to the sailing rules. Canoes may take any position for 
starting, and prior to the third signal may be sailed and 
worked in any manner (outside aid not allowed). A 
green flag displayed signifies that buoys are to be left 
starboard, a red flag means to port. The regatta com- 
mittee may vary the manner of starting at their discre- 
tion, but all sailing races should be started to windward 
when practicable. 
Notice as to Punctuality. — The regatta committee and 
their assistants will make every effort to start races 
punctually on time, in justice to those members who 
are at the line ready. Any canoe entered may, if late, 
cross the line and join the race at any time after the start, 
but will not expect the race to await her arrival. All 
members will recognize the necessity of avoiding those 
delays, which, tire out the punctual men before the race 
begins. 
Special prizes are offered by the commodore for Events 
Nos. 14 and 20. 
Regatta Committee: Percy F. Ilogan, chairman. 343 
Pearl street, New York; Raymond Apollonio, C. Howard 
Williams. 
Camp Site Committee: F. S. Thorn, chairman, 304 
Main street, Buffalo, N. Y.; Henry C. Morse, Peoria, 
III.: H. L. Ouick, Yonkers, N. Y.; George L. Kelley, 
Buffalo, N. Y. 
Transportation Committee: William E. Barlow, 
chairman. Sing Sing, N. Y.; Louis A. Hall, Newton, 
Mass.; C. V. Winne, Albany, N, Y.: F. S. Rathbun, 
Deseronto, Canada. 
Regatta* Committee: Percy F. Hogan, chairman, 243 
Pearl street. New York; Raymond Apollonio, Win- 
chester, Mass.; C. Howard W r illiams, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Literature Committee: H. H. Smythe. Atlantic Divi- 
sion; Frederic G. Mather. Central Division; Francis J. 
Burrage. Eastern Division; George A. Howell. North- 
ern Division. 
Entertainment Committee: L. W. Seavey, chairman, 
503 Walton avenue, New York; J. W. Sparrow, Toronto, 
Canada; E. H. Barney, Springfield, Mass.; Charles F. 
Kilh offer, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Ladies' Camp Committee: M. T. Bennett (active 
member), 3 Broadway, New York; Mrs. Louis S. Drake, 
associate for Eastern Division; Mrs. M. T. Bennett, as- 
sociate for Atlantic Division; Mrs. C. W. Lansing, as- 
sociate for Central Division; Miss Cartwright, associate 
for Northern Division. 
Signal Officers: Walter J. English, Peterborough. 
Canada; R. N. Cutter, Winchester, Mass. 
Camp Surgeons: S. R. Upham, M. D., Claremont, 
N. H; Nathan T. Beers, M. D.. Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Camp Photographer: A. A. Lewis, Claremont, N. H. 
Bugler: Seventh Regiment, N. G., N. Y. 
Atlantic Division. 
Instructions to Members Attending the A. C. A. Meet 
at Stave Island, St. Lawrence River, Aug. 5 to 19. 
For the convenience of members of the Atlantic Divi- 
sion A. C. A., a special transportation car has been ar- 
ranged for and will carry canoes and duffle, free of ex- 
pense, to Clayton, N. Y., and return. The car will be 
stationed at the Thirtieth Street Depot, New York City, 
of the .New York Central & Hudson River Railroad 
Company on Saturday, July 30; at Manhattan Station, 
130th street and Hudson River, on Sunday, July 31, and 
Monday, Aug. 1; at Yonkers, Tuesday, Aug. 2, and Sing 
Sing, Wednesday, Aug. 3. Canoes and duffle may be 
loaded on the car at any of these points, the car remain- 
ing all day at the stations. 
Mark all canoes and packages plainly with your name, 
care 'Wm. E. Barlow, Transportation Car for Clayton, 
N. Y., A. C. A. Camp.." Advise Mr. Barlow, Sing Sing, 
N. Y., as soon as possible, of the number of canoes and 
packages you will have, and from which point you will 
ship, so that proper arrangements may be made for 
handling and stowing same. Be sure and prepay all 
freight and express charges to the car. 
Arrangements have been made for a special sleeping 
car, leaving Grand Central Station, New York 'ity, for 
Clayton, Aug. 5, at 7:40 P. M. The pleasure of being 
amongst A. C. A. friends on this private car has always 
been one of the delights of going to camp, and it is 
hoped you will avail yourself of this privilege, at no 
extra expense, from the regular sleeping cars, and make 
early application for berth, inclosing two dollars ($2) to 
Mr. Henry M. Dater. 215 Montague street, Brooklyn. 
N. Y., not later than July 20, who will mail you sleeping 
car ticket. Purchase your regular ticket for Clavton at 
any New York Central & Hudson River Railroad ticket 
office, as stated in general circular, asking for "trunk line 
certificate" for A. C. A. camp, so as to obtain the con- 
cession in fare returning. Any further information will 
be gladly given, as to above, by writing to Mr. Dater, or 
the undersigned. 
F. M, Pinkney, in Broadway, N. Y. 
Acting Vice-Commodore Atlantic Division. 
INjsw York, July }, 
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