Ja^t. 6, 1900.1 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
i'7 
At 10 P. M. the brilliant ir- >nlight and frosty air in- 
duced is to take a tramp to Silver Lake, triily a lake of 
silver surrounded by bills covered with a virgin Muskoka 
forest. 
Next morning, after an early breakfest, we started 
across the rocks to Lake Rosseau, the officials with their 
shooting irons leading the way under the guidance of the 
local butcher. A charming tramp through a woodland 
path that winds around the rocky bluffs brought us to a 
delightful spot, but too contracted for our needs. 
With many regrets the writer had to leave the officials 
. to continue their exploration, the results of which we will 
learn later. 
Moral: Muskoka is even more charming on a bright, 
frosty November day than in August. 
American Canoe Association — ^Eastern Division* 
Regatta Committee of J900. 
For the information of members who may not know the 
incoming comn.-iittee who will manage the races in Mus- 
koka, the following items may be interesting: 
Mr. R. Easton Burns, of Kingston, Ontario, is the 
chairman. He received a good busines training as buyer 
for Macnee & Skinner's wholesale dry goods, of Kingston, 
for whom he still toils. He joined the i\. C. A. in '92, and 
attended the Northern Division meet at Pigeon Lake. In 
1893 he was secretary-treasurer of the A. C. A., and man- 
aged the business of the Association with such keen busi- 
ness ability that he shoAved a net gain at the end of the 
year of $285, after having one of the best of meets. Mr. 
Burns is a believer in the open canoe and single blade, and 
took considerable interest in the agitation three years 
ago to so revise the rules as to shut out paddling and 
racing "machines." He has won a number of fii:st prizes 
■ for paddling at Kingston ; won a second in the single-blade 
at Sing Sing, and with Rothwell won second in the tandem 
at Grindstone in '97, 
Mr. Dan B. Goodsell, of Yonkers, who acted as starter 
and judge at the races gotten up by the Sailors' Union 
last year, has had considerable experience as an all-round 
sailing man. 
He joined the A. C. A. as a member of the Yonkers 
C. C. in 1890, when the establishment of the Atlantic 
Division and the holding of several local meets on Newark 
Bay brought in a number of canoeists from the vicinity 
of New York. Mr. Goodsell was one of a noted part}', in- 
• eluding Messrs. Axholm and Quick, who were then doing 
a great deal of active canoeing, both cruising and racing, 
on the lower H^udson. At that time he took part in all 
the A. C. A. races for decked canoes, but as the racing 
machine drove out the all-round canoe, he gave up racing. 
He has designed and had built for his own use a number 
of canoes and small yachts, and has cruised in them 
about the Sound and the Hudson, also attending most of 
the meets. 
Mr. Harry Ford, of Toronto Club, has been an all- 
round canoeist for twelve j'ears, and has not yet lost his 
enthusiasm, as is shown by his efforts to revive sailing 
in the Toronto Club. He joined the A. C. A. in 1890, and 
in '91 secured second place in the club sailing races for 
season. In '92 Mr. Ford took up paddling, and won 
several paddling events in local regattas, and was one of 
the crew who held the Fours Championship of Toronto 
Club for three years. He attended the Northern Division 
meet at Lake Conchiching A. C. A. meets at Brophj^'s 
Point, where he won the single-blade event, and got third 
in the A. C. A. trophy against D'Arcy Scott, who won it 
for the first time. 
Mr. Ford has not only been an all-round racing man, 
but also utilized his favorite craft for cruising purposes, 
having cruised from Coboconk to Stoney Lake twice ■ has 
paddled up the north branch of the Muskoka, up the wilds 
of Algonquin Park waters, and also down the Moon 
River, Georgian Bay and Muskoka Lakes. He has held 
offices in the Toronto Canoe Club as follows: Regatta 
Committee, two years; House Committee, one year; 
Treasurer, three years, and was Rear-Commodore one 
year. Mr. Ford has given up active racing for several 
years past, and will be able to devote his whole time to 
the racing events in Muskoka, 
New York C. C. 
The annual meeting of the New York C. C. was held 
on. Dec 14, the following officers being elected : Pres 
D. D. Allerton; Sec'y, J. C Mowbray; Purser, W. P 
Houghton (all re-elected); Capt., J. E. Haviland; Mate, 
C. O. Schuyler; Board of Trustees, J. E. Haviland, T. J- 
Farnsworth, R. H. Tonner; Auditing Com., L. H. May, 
J. R. Brophy. 
The report of the Captain showed a large increase in the 
number of entries in races, both for canoes and small 
yachts, and that his end of the club had had a very suc- 
cessful season. 
The Purser, reporting on the financial condition, ren- 
dered a statement showing the past year to be the' most 
prosperous in the club's history. 
Owing to the membership limit of one hundred being 
reached, an amendment was^ passed increasing the limit 
to one hundred and twenty-five. 
Messrs. W. P. Stephens, Chas. H. Farnham afid Poult- 
ney Bigelow. were unanimously elected honorary mem- 
bers of the club. 
There was considerable unofficial discussion among the 
members as to new boats for the coming season, in addi- 
tion to the new i8-footers lately illustrated in the Forest 
AND Stream. Several other boats of a diflFerent character 
are contemplated. 
Buffalo C. C. 
At a recent meeting the Buffalo C. C. decided to make 
Important changes in its house at Albino Point, to meet 
the wants of its members. The dining room will be 
greatly enlarged, twenty-five new sleeping- rooms will be 
idded and_ the servants' quarters remodeled. The money 
will be raised by a bond issue, the sum of $1,500 being 
subscribed for durino- the meeting. At the annual meet- 
ng, on Jan. 13, a proposal to raise the annual dues from 
>lo to $15 will be voted on. The present year has been 
most prosperous one for the club, putting its finances 
n much better shape than formerly and clearing off the 
lebt. The club house has been well patronized by the 
nerabers and there has been a lively interest in racing. 
Purser's Report, 1899. 
The following report was hot presented at the annual 
meeting in November. It is now published to make the 
record complete: 
Balance from F. J. Burrage $173.87 
Dues, 1897 $1.00 
Dues, 1898 2.00 
Dues, 1899.. 281.00* 
Dues, 1900 2.00 
Initiation fees 29.00 
$315-00 
Collected at Division meet 252.49 
Collected at Dinner, midwinter 86.50 
$827.86 
Expenses Ex. Com., account meet $451.26 
Stationery, printing, postage 61.44 
Midwinter dinner 86.50 
30 per cent, to C. P. Forbush 94-50 
Prizes Division meet 51.20 
F. S. Thorn, policing A. C. A. camp... 3.10 
Balance 79.86 
$827.86 
Members 1898 330 
New members 1899 29 
Reinstated 2 
Resigned 14 
Died 2 
Dropped 5 
— 21 
— 10 
Apparent discrepancy accounted for in that names 
of delinquents where requested by club officers were not 
dropped. 
W. W. Crosby, Purser Eastern Division. 
The Atlantic Division. 
Trenton, N. J., Jan, i. — To the Members of the At- 
lantic Div., A. C. A.: It may seem early in the year to 
address an open letter to the members of our division, 
but perhaps it is well to begin the year aright, and then 
with the exception of the past week we have been able 
to enjoy canoeing without discomfort down here on the 
Delaware River, so that Park Island will be ready at 
any moment for the proposed division meet from May 
26 to 31. This meet will begin with a short cruise, leav- 
ing Easton, Pa., on Saturday morning, spending Satur- 
day night at Frenchtown, reaching Park Island some 
time Sunday. Those who do not care to make the cruise 
— we hope there will hot be many, as it is a most delight- 
ful little run — may go direct to Park Island, as the meet 
will probably begin at noon on Saturday. As to the island, 
its comforts and "its pleasures, we will at this time say 
nothing, but ask any of the sixty-seven A. C. A. men who 
were with us last year. Yes, we have every reason to 
look for their return. We want 100 on our register in 
Alay, so put down on your memorandum a short vaca- 
tion for that date. 
On March 10 we want to get together for an afternoon 
at the Sportsmen's Show at the Madison Square Garden. 
New York city. A good informal dinner after. Details 
next month, but don't forget. Yours sincerely, 
Harry C. Allen, 
Vice-Com. Atlantic Division. 
Toronto C« C. 
The Toronto C. C. held its annual meeting on Dec. 
16 at the club house, the following officers and com- 
mittees being elected: Com., J. H. Waltington; Viee- 
Com., Henry A. Sherrard; Rear-Com., Walter F. Hayes; 
Hon. Sec'y, Charles Lobb; Hon. Treas., A. F. Sprott; 
Committeemen: Ed Braton, Ed Burns and W. T Wyn- 
dow; Regatta Committee: Geo. Dill, Samuel Sylvester, 
Ld Blackhall and E. Richards; House Committee: John 
G. Dodds, Norman Brown, Richard Bonsall, H H 
Mason; Auditors: A. J. Rattray and J. H. Waller. 
The club has received 97 members during the.vear, with 
but II resignations, making the total membership 318. 
The treasurer's report shows the receipts to be $4,02490 
and the expenditures but $2,457.71, leaving a balance in 
bank of $1,567.19. The club has a large house, admirably 
located on the city front of Toronto Bay, and no liabili- 
ties. The coming meet being comparatively close at 
hand to Toronto, the club is likely to grow very fast 
this year. 
Brooklyn C. C. 
The annual meeting of the Brooklyn C. C. was held 
month at the residence of Mr. Percy F. Hogan, Com. 
H. M. Dater presiding. The following officers were 
elected: Com., Henry M. Dater; Vice-Corn., Samuel 
Jerome Bennett; Sec'y, Daniel Albert Nash; Purser, 
lercy F. Hogan; Meas., H. August Reitzen.stein; Mem- 
ber of the Board of Trustees for three years Percy F 
Hogan; President Board of Trustees, Robert J.' Wilkin. 
The annual dinner will be held on Jan. 12 at Rolf's 
cafe. New, York. 
CANOEING NEWS NOTES. 
A correspondent asks for information relating to the 
Indian River, Fla., especially whether there are any pub- 
lications describing the river. 
The late J. H. Johnston, the yacht photographer, of 
New York, was one of the old-time disciples of Mac- 
Gregor; taking ud canoeing as a boy in England when 
the sport was still a novelty. 
Capt. Chas. McNaught, of the Broclcville war canoe, is 
making a big effort to have a war canoe crew go to 
Muskoka :from Brockville next summer. 
Ex-Com. Thorn has forwarded to each of the winners 
of Hay Island war canoe race a very handsome belt with 
a special A. C. A. buckle as a memento of the event. 
Mr. Geo. Howell, of Toronto Club, introduced a motion 
at last club meeting asking that the club purchase a racing 
war canoe, as their present craft is too heavy to give their 
paddlers a fair chance in A. C. A. races against more 
modern boats. 
Owing to the large expense that will be necessary to 
secure a suitable camp site in Muskoka next year, Com. 
MacKendrick has decided to undertake the publication 
the year book, and if possible make a good profit out of 
it. Members knowing of probable advertisers would con- 
fer a favor by dropping him a card, giving a list of same. 
Secretary Begg is using a novel A. C. A. potsal card, 
which contains some very pretty scenes of cruising, camp- 
ing and bathing in Muskoka. It was designed by Mr. 
J. D. Kelly, an old member of the Toronto Club, who has 
cruised in Muskoka for years. Mr. Kelly has succeeded 
in depicting some choice corners in very harmonious 
colors. Members not having seen these cards .should 
mail a two-cent stamp to the secretary for a sample. They 
will be sold to members for $1 per hundred, plus postage. 
The wide-awake purser and vice-commodore of Atlantic 
Division have ordered 500, and the officers of the North- 
ern Division will also use them. 
Brother Jesse Armstrong, of the Rome C. C, accom- 
panied by an expansive smile and a suit of store clothes, 
blew into the general meeting of the Toronto C. C. recent- 
ly. Com. Stewart introduced him to the club as a 
prominent A. C. A. man, Avho when he had his white 
ducks on was the most efficient bolster of water 'on the 
Squaw Point derrick at Hay Island last year. Mem- 
bers will be interested to know that Com. MacKendrick 
has appointed Jesse as traveling plenipotentiary, with 
special instructions to see that Jack Wardwell, Stryker, 
Huntington, Winne and a number of the old members 
who have not been to camp for some years are present 
next year. 
Mr. John Wright, the efficient chairman of last year's 
Camp Site Committee, was confined to his home for some 
days after the meet with a lame back, acquired in hustling 
luggage, etc., belonging to members who needed a help- 
ing hand. John loaned them the only pair he had, and 
they were willing ones. 
Mr. F. B. Huntington, of Milwaukee, who, as a member 
of '99 Regatta Committee, acquired a few gray hair? while 
worrying over racing details, has so far recovered that he 
is Ipoking around for a fast sailing canoe. Nothing less 
than Mab will suit him. He will camp in Squaw Point at 
Muskoka, as Mrs. Huntington will accompany him. 
Chief Big Foot Seavey left Hay Island when camp was 
breaking up, clad in a gorgeous suit of pink pajamas and 
a straw hat. He reached New York city safely, but our 
correspondent did not say whether he had any difficulty in 
securing clearance papers at Clayton from the customs 
authorities. When last heard from, Mr. Seavey was 
wearing the knuckles of his right hand clothed in court 
plaster. Pie thinks it a good thing that his fifteen-year- 
old Hiawatha does not need sandpapering and varnishing 
over once in five years. She is now ready for the 
Muskoka meet. 
Mr. C. Bower Vaux, he of Dot fame, together with 
Mrs. Vaux, will occupy quarters in Squaw Point next 
year. The secretary will notify the farmers near camp 
to provide safe quarters for their ducks, and not to allow 
their young calves to wander too far from their own 
fireside after dusk. 
Ex-Com. Col. Harry Rogers, ex-Com. E. BurretL Ed- 
waras and Col. Jim Rogers, of Peterboro, have pro.niised 
to come to Muskoka, Hkewise Mr. J. G. Edwards of 
Lindsay. F. H. Gisborne, of Ottawa, hopes to be there 
aften ten years' absence. 
Fixtures. 
-Shoot of the South Side Gun Club, 
C. 
the 
invitation shoot. 
Eagle 
Jan. 6.-- Newark, N. J. 
W. Feigenspan. 
K-I^"if^"^''""^r~^^nfK*°^i -.S^^' Can.-Annual tournament of 
Hamilton Gun Glub; $1 200 m prizes. Open to the world. 
T -Jan. 17-18.— Danville, 111.— Sconce-Cadwallader invitation 
Jwive birds and targets. John Parker, Mgr. 
trophy ^'^•~-^''°°^'y"> L. I.— First contest for Brooklyn 
T,i!^?.' «f'nnn~^5^^P.?'"^®' ^rk.-Third annual midwinter tourna- 
ment; $1,000 added; 2-cent targets (Rose system) and live birds 
(high guns). Capt. A. R. Smith, Sec'y. 
April 2.— New York Vicinity.-Interstate Association's Grand 
American Handicap- Edward Banks, Sec'y , 
April 18-a .--Lincoln Neb.-Third annual amateur tournament of 
Scc'v " ^"'^ targets. W. S. Stein, 
^i""^ J'l'^^r^"?;,.^"— Tw-enty-sixth annual convention and tour- 
n,jment of the Hhno.is State Sportsmen's Association. W. B 
Lethngwell, Secy. t>. jj. 
June 3-S.— Utica N. Y.—Forty-second annual tournament of the 
New York State Association for the Protection of Fish and Game 
Jrlenry J^. (jates, bee y. 
.Jrt ^ /"VS?'".™^!:, O—phio Trapshooters' League tourna- 
ment. J. L,. Porterfield. Sec v. 
■^T^ ll--New York Vicinity.-Interstate Association's first an- 
nual handicap target tournament. Edward Banks Sec'v 
ti -"^"w 19-2f.-Charleston, W. Va.-Fourth annual 'tournament of 
the West Virginia State Sportsmen's Association, under auspices 
of Beechwood Rod and Gun Club. Added money and merchandise 
piizes. J. A. Jones, Sec'y, Charleston, W. Va 
Aug. 28-30.-Arnold's Park, Okoboji Lake, Ta.-Budd-Gilbert 
tournament. "-"ihjci l 
Brooklj'n Gun Club.--Third Saturday of each month, Francotte 
fuin contest. Fourth Saturday of each month, Grand American 
Handicap free-entry contest. 
Watson's Park.— Burnside Crossing, 111 
and third Fridays of each month. 
-Medal contest the first 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
From the CornmerciaV Tribune of Dec. 4 we clip the following 
concerning the Mosby-Graydon-Sullivan medal contests: "Yeste^ 
day saw the last shoot of the season and probably the last shoot 
tor the Mosby-Graydon-Sullivan diamond medal at the Cincinnati 
Gun Club grounds. At the opening of the season the above-named 
gentlemen presented the club with a handsome diamond medal 
to be shot for semi-monthly, stipulating that the person who won 
the medal the greatest number of times during the year was to 
become its possessor. At the shoot held Dec. 7 the gentleman who 
won the medal had already won it once, and three of the other 
contestants had won it twice, m.aking four tie for the prize Had 
either of these gentlemen won the medal vesterday he would have 
become the owner, but it was taken vesterday by one of the 
donors. T. B. Mosby. thus making it necessary to' return the medal 
to the club to be shot for another season. The participants corh- 
piamed bitterly concerning their handicaps, and said that it was 
not at all probable that if the medal was returned to the club any 
of the m.embers would shoot for it, because of the fact that several 
ot them had now spent as much money in an attempt to win it 
as It would take to purchase one like it. The four club members 
who were tied for the possessisn of the medal were Wanda. 
Maynard, Trimble and Squ ers, , ' 
