1 
Canoe Club, of Aubufiidale, who lias bec( iiie so exp&rt 
in this interesting feat that he has petfori'ied it in the 
remarkable fast time of four seconds, witliotit shipping 
water either in getting out or getting in the canoe. This 
is even faster time than W. _T. Lawless, the C nnadian ex- 
ipert, performed it in at the '98 show. 
In addition to the upsetting exhibitions, ths^re will be 
'during the last week a series of competitive fevents, in- 
cluding h,urry-scurry races, tilting tournaments, hand 
paddling races and some interesting events not yet de- 
cided upon. The crew events will take place on the 
evenings of March 8, 9 and 10, although it is possible that 
the entry list may be so large that it will be necessary to 
begin these events one night earlier. The crew contests 
include tugs of war for club fours and war canoes, the 
latter to carry nine men eacli. The first round of heats 
in club fours and war canoes will be run off Thursday 
evening, March 8; the second round will take place Fri- 
day evening, and on Saturday night the finals. The war 
canoe tug-of-war final will in reality be an international 
event, as the drawings will be made in the preliminary 
heats, so that Canadian crews will compete with Cana- 
dian crews, and American with American. 
As in a number of cases, members of club fours will 
also compete in the war canoes, the management will, so 
far as is possible, arrange the drawings and heats in the 
fairest manner. Entries are coming in very satisfactorily, 
both from clubs and individuals. The war canoe event is 
already full. Entries have been received from Ottawa, 
Toronto, Worcester, from the Innitou Club, of Woburn; 
the Wawbewawa Club, of Auburndale. and others. En- 
tries close Feb. 13 with L. A. Hall, 71 Equitable Building, 
Milk street, Boston. 
Brooklyn C, C, Dinner* 
The fifteenth annual dinner of the Brooklyn Canoe 
Club, which was held at Rolfe's Chop House, John 
street. New York, on the evening of Jan. 12, was one of 
the most enjoyable affairs of its kind in the history of the 
club. A simple but palatable dinner was provided and a 
delightful informality prevailed, there being an entire ab- 
sence of dress suits, set speeches and all the other con- 
ventionalities that too frequently hamper the pleasure 
of occasions of this kind. Many old canoeists were pres- 
ent, and many reminiscences of the early days of the 
A. C. A. indulged in. A'Tany excellent and witty speeches 
were made, among the most notable of the speakers be- 
ing Mr. C. Bowyer Vaux, Mr. Rober J. Wilkin, Mr. 
15'^ Anmuai Dinnev 
BiraCAflOEClOB 
Msrwyork cLly- 
CI ^UlS: steadied ' 
Lobsler 
broiled Sleak. • 
'uading* 1 
Crackers amd 
Ckeefe ' • Coffee 
Percy F. Hogan, Capt. Robert P. Forshew, Lieut. R. T. 
Hall, U. S. N., and Mr. Frederick B. Henchman, late 
U. S. A., the latter two relating several amusing anec- 
dotes of "canoeing" in Manila Bay. Com. Mackendrick, 
with his usual modesty, could not be prevailed upon to 
speak, but later sang a topical song composed on the 
occasion, embodying several very amusing skits on the 
guests and members present. In the course of the even- 
ing, Mr. Wilkin presented the prizes for the races of the 
past season, the record being as follows: 
Open canoe paddling — Won by Henry M. Dater. 
First prize, special cup, presented by Percy F. Hogan, 
Frank L, Bunnell; second prize, imported stein. 
Spurt swimming competition — Won by Henry M. 
Dater; imported stein, presented by John R. McDivitt. 
Decked canoe paddling race — ^Won by Henry M. 
Dater; imported stein. 
Open canoe paddling single blade — Won by Morton 
v. Brokaw. 
Labor Day cruising race, sailing open, three miles — 
'Won by Henry M. Dater. 
Open canoe sailing race — Won by Frank L. Bunnell. 
Special Labor Day paddling race, open canoes, single 
'blades — Won by Robert J. Wilkin, two paddles, pre- 
;sented by W. J. English; second, a stein, won by Morton 
•y. Brokaw. 
The Bunnell cup series, five races — Tie between Percy 
:F. Hogan and H. M. Dater. Won in race-off by Hogan, 
\who received a handsome cup. 
Passenger canoe saihng race, open boats — W^on by 
Morton V. Brokaw; prize, imported stein. 
Open canoe, paddling, with passenger — Won by Henry 
M. Dater; prize, imported stein. 
Twelfth race for the Rudd trophy, paddling champion- 
ship and red pennant — Won by Henry M. Dater. 
Thirteenth race for the Rudd trophy — Trophy and red 
pennant; won by H. M. Dater. 
Thirty-fourth race for the Buddington sailing cham- 
pionship — Cup and blue pennant; won by J. F. Eastmond, 
Canoe King Olaf. 
Pagan cruising trophy — Presented by C. P. Weekes; 
,won by Frank L. Dunnell; Percy F. Hogan, second. 
Mileage record for the year — Won by Henry M. Dater, 
15 
10 
0 3 6 8 
FOGGY DEW. 
with 2931^4 miles; Percy F. Hogan, second, with 190^4 
miles; Robert J. Wilkin, third, with 148^ miles; J. F. 
Eastmond, fourth, with 128^^ miles. 
All around record competition for the year, C. Valen- 
tine Schuyler cup — Won by Henry M. Dater, with 20 
points, cup and gold bar; Frank L. Dunnell, second, sil- 
ver bar, II points; P. F. Hogan and J. R. McDivitt tied 
for third place with 7 points, bronze bar. 
The meeting broke up at midnight and the participants 
went home filled with enthusiastic visions of next August 
at Muskoka, and with enthusiasm for the A. C. A. and 
canoeing. 
The officers of the club for 1900 are: Com., Henry M. 
Dater; Vice-Com., Sam.uel J. Bennett; Purser, Percy F. 
Hogan; Measurer, H. A. Reitzenstein ; Chairman Board 
of Trustees, Robert J. Wilkin; Secretary, Daniel A. 
Nash. 
Red Dragon €♦ C. 
Springfield C» C* 
Ti-iE annual meeting and banquet of the Springfield Canoe 
Association was held at Hotel Wortlej' on Jan. 16, with 
an attendance and display of enthusiasm that augurs well 
for the sport this coming season. Over sixty sat down 
to the banquet, and the present fetters of ice that bind 
the Connecticut were entirely forgotten in cruising yarns 
and flow of good cheer and reminiscence and the plans 
for the season that will open in a little more than two 
months. Among those present were the veteran sailor 
and old-time A. C. A. man, E. H. Barney. 
The menu card was very handsomely made, with illus- 
trations and the following verses: 
"Just to slip and slip away, 
Any hour of the day, 
Morning, noontime or night. 
Just to feel the summer wind, 
Just to laze and float and find 
The secret of the swallow's flight. 
"Just to leave the city's din, 
Just to soak the sunshine in; 
To smoke and drift and dream ot Sue. 
Just to wear old, dirty ducks. 
Free, and not a-caring shucks 
For aught except my old canoe." 
The business meeting was short, little important busi- 
ness being transacted beyond the election of officers, which 
resulted as follows: Prest., E. H. Barney; Vice-Prest., 
Jonathan Barnes; Sec'y and Treas., W. R. Hodgden; 
Capt, J. E. Cowan; Lieut, W. R. Johnson; House Com- 
mittee, H. W. King, Chairman; R. O. Baker and A. W. 
Shaw. 
Not since its organization has the club had so bright 
an outlook. A year ago at this time the paid member- 
ship was forty-five; now it is over eighty, with a good 
prospect of passing the 100 mark with the opening of the 
season. Late in the fall short cruises of from twenty- 
eight to fifty miles struck a popular chord, and will be 
a great feature this coming year, the ladies being taken 
on some of them. War canoe cruises are a great feature, 
forty or fifty miles being covered easily for a Sunday 
cruise, with green men in the boat at that. Racing will 
also receive considerable attention this year. 
A new departure which is of great promise is the or- 
ganization of a yacht club within the canoe club for the 
benefit of the large boat owners, of which there are a 
number in the club._ The yachting men have organized, 
subject to the constitution and by-laws of the parent or- 
ganization, for the purpose of promoting their branch of 
the sport. The yacht club includes the sailing canoeists. 
Altogether, the Springfield Canoe Association starts 
the cruise of 1900 with all colors flying and the fair 
weather signal set 
The Red Dragon Canoe Club, of Philadelphia, held its 
annual election of officers in the parlors of the Colonnade 
Hotel, Philadelphia, on Jan. 5. There was a large at- 
tendance of members, and the meeting was a spirited one. 
The foUowing officers were chosen for the ensuing year: 
Com., E. D. Hemingway; Vice-Com., E. W. Crittenden; 
Purser, H. E. Davis; Quartermaster, H. W. Fleisch- 
mann; Correspondent, W. K. Park; Meas., H. E. Bach- 
mann; Fleet Surgeon, Dr. F. O. Gross; Trustee for three 
years, A. S. Fenimore; Trustee for two years, H. M. 
Rogers; Trustee for one year, M. D. Wilt; House Com- 
mittee, Theo. W. Cook, A. D. Shaw, J. M. Hamilton 
and J. H. Morrison. 
The purser's report was a very gratifying one, showing, 
as it did, the healthy condition of the treasury. 
The club mourns the loss by death of one of its most 
popular members, Mr, F. L. Wise, who died suddenly 
on Nov. 23. He was an enthusiastic canoeist and a very 
active worker for the club's welfare. 
The Red Dragons expect to send a large delegation 
to the A. C. A. meeting in New York on March 10. 
Among the social features being arranged for the en- 
tertainment of the members during the winter are suppers 
and smokers in the rathskeller of the club house, and a 
series of card parties, to be held at the homes of the va- 
rious members. 
The gun club is now practicing weekly, anu cxpcc-i.a= lO 
shoot a team match with the Philadelphia Y. C. within 
a few weeks. Honors have been pretty even between 
these two clubs in the past, but the Red Dragon gunners 
will make a strong effort to take the 1900 series. 
The annual mess was held in the grill room of the club 
house at Wissinoming on Jan. 6, and was a complete suc- 
cess in every way. There was a good attendance of mem- 
bers, and the following gathered around the board: Com. 
E. D. Hemingway, H. E. Davis, H. Blumner, F. L. 
Noyes, T. F. McGinley, Chas. Gimmerling, H. M. Rog- 
ers, H. E. Bachm ann, J. N. Remsen, Omar Shallcross, 
J. H. Morrison, H. W. Fleischmann, Frank Hookey, Dr. 
F. O. Gross, W. K. Park, W. J. Scott, T. W. Cook. 
Joseph E. Murray, A. S. Fenimore, R. G. Fleischmann 
and M. D. Wilt The club had as a guest Vice-Com. 
Harry Allen, of Trenton. 
The menu card was a handsome souvenir, and cleverly 
prepared. It was framed with the colors of the club, ihe 
card itself being a photographic production. The scene 
showed a canoeist in an upset act, his face bearing a 
strong resemblance to one of the club's members. The 
following is the menu: 
ME-N-U. 
Overture, "The Cherry Pickers." 
In the soup. 
Tommy Toe. 
What a Roast 
Limb of Mary's Pet 
Alf/s Favorite." 
'Murphy's Own." 
Salty Plums. 
Hashed 
Cheese It 
Foamy. 
Pie. 
Dessert-d. 
Ad Libitum. 
Musty. 
"Pete's Delight" 
Green Pills. 
Nerve Food. 
Hard Tack. 
Kaughy. 
Smoky. 
The toast card was a humorous surprise, and every one 
present was called upon, the subject fitting each individ- 
ual's peculiar fad or hoppy. Com. Hemingway presided, 
and much of the success of the evening was due to his 
untiring efforts, assisted by other members of the mess 
committee. W. K. P. 
The Forest and Stream is put to press each week on Tuesday. 
Correspondence intended for publication should reach us at the 
latest by Monday and as much earlier practicablt^ 
