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Royal St. Lawrence Y* C. 
DORVAL — LAKE ST. LOUIS- 
Saturday, May 19. 
The Royal St. Lawrence Y. C. opened the season on 
May 19 with a race for the 17ft. class with four starters, 
lurtle winning, with Habitant second. A number of 
members were present, and the club house was formally 
opened wi.h a new supermtendeht in charge. Five new 
boats for the defense ot the Seawanhaka cup are under con- 
struction, four being finished and the fifth about decked in. 
A cruise to Beauharnois was scheduled for May 24, 
but was abandoned. A number of yachts were out, how- 
ever, in a strong breeze. The new steam yacht St. Louis, 
designed by Mr. Arthur Drummond, for the club, and 
built by Davis & Sons, of Kingston, was at the Dorval 
station. 
YACHTING NEWS NOTES. 
Lorelei, cutter, Alfred Peats, has been sold through 
F. B. Jones to A. H. Hagemeyer. Mr. Jones has also 
chartered Viva, steam yacnc, Isaac A. Hopper to F. W. 
Wurster; and Marguerite, steam yacht, S. ce G. Loomis, 
to S. E. Guild, ot Boston. He has also chartered Dag- 
mar, schr., formerly the cutter Titania and owned by the 
estate of the late K. \V. Inman, to A. G. Pierce, Jr„ of 
Mew Bedford. 
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Viator, schr., A. J. Morgan, has been sold to an un- 
known owner, who will rent her and use her under an- 
other name. Ihc yacht achieved a certain amount of 
notoriety through a slight connection wuh the famous 
Molmeux case, in conbequence of which Mr. Morgan 
withdrew as a candidate for rear-commodore of the 
Larchmont Y. C. last year. 
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Buccaneer, steam yacht, formerly Unquowa, VV. R. 
• Hearst, has been sold to K. A. C. Smith. 
The old yacht Laurel was pulled oft' the Knightsville 
shore yes.tiaay, and in charge ot a volunteer crew of 
four irom the jo-ast c^na i'. U. starred for tne cmb anchor- 
age, Where she wUi he moored auring the summer as an 
Ouject lesson m yachting progress, ihe jLaurcl was buUt 
in i020, and is me soie sur\ivor of the neet that sailed 
these waters m those long distant days, ihe Laurel ap- 
parently leaked like a sieve yes.eraay, for one member 
01 the crew was hard at work with a portable pump and 
another with a bailing dipper all the time the boat was 
passing down the haroor. tt is not strange that there was 
a littie water coming m, since the old veteran has been 
lying up high and dry ail winter, and it would naturally 
take some time to swell up. 
Mr. Fickett, of the barge office, was drawn into a 
reminiscent vein as the venerable boat tioated down by. 
He said that it was a boat precisely similar to the Laurel 
in rig and appearance which was involved in the terrible 
acciQtnt m i«4S when five young ladies were drowned 
and several others came near following them. This ter- 
rible calamity is one of the worst that ever occurred in 
the bay, and is well remembered by our older people. Mr. 
Fickett says he was a mere child at the time, but the 
accident made such an impression on him that he has 
always had a wholesome dread of sail boats unless in per- 
fectly competent hands. 
This accident, it will be remembered, came about as 
the result of a sudden squall somewhat similar to that 
which. came down last Tuesday afternoon at a time when 
several boats were returning from the islands. The people 
in the other boats had so much to do to save themselves 
from a similar fate that they were unable to go to the 
assistance of those on the boat which capsized. 
It should be remembered that boats like these were then 
the only means of communication between the city and 
the islands. They made regular trips when there was a 
breeze, but were often a long time going down or returning 
when calms happened to descend upon the water.— Port- 
land Argus, May 18. 
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Articles incorporating the Yacht Stewards' and Cooks' 
Association, of Brooklyn, have been filed with the Secre- 
tary of State. The directors for the first year are Thomas 
Gillen, of New York city, and August Chresty, Paul Melt- 
zer, George Casby, David Cardno and John Coogan. ot 
Brooklyn. ._ 
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The Brown Universilv Y. C. has elected the following 
officers: Com., Daniel Howland. '00; Vice-Com., Stewart 
B. McLeod; Fleet Cap!., Clinton R. Williams, '02 ; Secy 
and Treas., Howard D. Briggs, 02. The annual cruise 
will start from Newport a day or two after commence- 
ment. _ 
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Com Charles T. Wills, Indian Harbor Y. C, has ap- 
pointed George T. Bradish Fleet Captain; Drs. L P. Jones 
and Joseph Muir, Fleet Surgeons, and Rev. M. George 
Thompson, Fleet Chaplain. The club aviII go into com- 
mission for the season on Decoration Day, at noon. 
Harr}^ S. Pearsons, assistant secretary of the Bridge^rt 
Malleable Iron Company, reported to Superintendent Bir- 
mingham to-dav, the theft of his sloop yacht 1^ lorence. 
from the local harbor some time yesterday. Work was 
immediatelv commenced on the case and the authorities 
throughout the State were notified and requested to keep 
a watch for the stolen vessel. 
The vacht is described as being 25ft. long with an «ft. 
beam, white top, red bottom, keel boat, new forward mast- 
raking, new mainsail and jib. A reward will be ottered 
for the return of the boat and the apprehension of the 
thieves. Mr. Pearsons had fitted up the yacht for the 
summer, and it was anchored off Seaside Park. _ No clue 
has as vet been secured to the identity of the thieves. 
The police learned this afternoon that the thieves first 
stole a skiff from William E. Edward, of 693 Howard 
avenue., and made a trip to the Bridgeport lighthouse. 
Four kegs of black paint were stolen, the police think for 
the ptitpose of painting the yacht.— Bridgeport Standard, 
May 17. _ 
Gloriana, cutter, now off Woods' Yard, City Island, had 
a fire in the galley on May 27, but it was extinguished 
before serious damage was done. The fire was due to 
.^n oil stove, 
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The proposed race between the schooners Vesta and 
Ramona has been abandoned, the former not being ready 
in time. 
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The Victoria Y. C, of Hamilton, has arranged the fol- 
lowing programme: 
May 26— 16ft. skiff's. 
June 2 — 35 and 40ft. handicap class. 
June 9 — ^25 and 30ft. classes. 
June 16 — 16ft. skiffs. 
June 25 — 35 and 40ft. handicap class. 
July 2 — Frank E. Walker cup for i6ft. skiff, open to 
all skiffs in L. 'S. S. A. 
July 2 — Queen's cup for 35 and 4.0ft. classes at Toronto. 
July 7 — R. E. Chilman's set of silk flags for i6ft. skiffs 
and white squadron. 
July 14 — Cruising race for all classes. 
July 21 to Aug. II — L. Y. R. A. circuit. 
Aug. 13 — 2S and 3Dft. classes and Commodore's cup for 
T6ft. skiffs and white squadron. 
.\ug. i&~i6ft. skiff class, Vice-Commodore's prizes. 
Aug. 25 — 35 and 40ft. handicap class and Cosgrave cup 
for 35~footers. 
Sept. 8 — 25 and 30ft. classes and Brigger cup for 25- 
footers. 
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The new Year Book of the Yacht Racing Association 
of Long island Sound has just been putmsned by ihom- 
son & uo., i\o. 9 Murray street, i\ew i^ork. it is larger 
than m previous years, and the price has been increased to 
25 cents. 
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The Fox Lake V. C. has announced the following pro- 
granuiie ui races on June 9, xo ana 30; juiy 4, I4 ana 2d, 
cLua .rt.ug. 4. iJuruig lue wceK ox jUiy xo to 21 tueic wui 
Dt nanu.cap races every day at 2 ociuCk. ihere is to he 
a paraae 01 the entire neet ounaay, juiy 22, at 2:30 o'ciock 
truin tne ciuD nouse. is.aces ot uue luosquito iicct, sai»ed 
by youLhs unaer niteen or by women, wiU lai^e piace 
June 30, July 4, 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4. Aug. 11 tn^re 
win be posiponea races and special cnLertaiiiiucnis, and 
during tne week of Aug. 20 to 25 tne meaioers win attend 
the regatta ot the iniand L.akes i:achiing Association at 
Lake u-eneva. Wis. Various social evems are also 
planned, chief among which will be the Commodore's 
ball, July 21. 
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The Columbia Y. C, of Chicago, will sail its cruising 
race to Micnigan City on June 9, a good tleet of starters 
being promised. 
Gloria, cutter, which won the Coupe de France in the 
Mediterranean m i»g8, and which later on in the same 
year made a dead heat with Caress in a handicap matcn of 
the Royal bouihern Y. C.,' had been waumg at cioutnamp- 
ton tor tavorable weather to proceed on her voyage to 
Halifax, N. b., where her new owner, Mr. Mci^eou, re- 
sides. The heavy northeast wind which had been blowing 
since Sunday subsided somewhat on i uesday mgnt, and at 
I A. M. on Wednesday Gloria sailed from tne Itchem. 
Later in the day the wind piped up considerably, and much 
sea was reported in the west channel. Ross, who has 
charge of Gloria, stated before leaving that he should 
make for Plymouth, and there await a slant of w.nd which 
will take him across the Atlantic— The Field, May 19. 
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On Friday, May 11, Mr. Simons, of Glasgow, as repre- 
senting the executive of the Glasgow International Ex- 
hibition, had a long interview with Sir Ihomas Lipton in 
London regarding the international yacht races proposed 
to be held on the Clyde next year, with the view of in- 
ducing Sir Thomas to postpone his challenge for the 
America Cup till the following year. Sir Thomas has 
agreed to take the matter into consideration, but is unable 
to reply at the present moment. He promises that, under 
any circumstances, Shamrock will be commissioned to 
take part in any international yacht race which may be 
held on the Clyde during the exhibition year. He has also 
consented to give a cup, or money, to the extent of 200 
guineas in conjunction with the £500 already promised 
in the shape of prizes. If he does challenge for the 
America Cup next vear. he will send the new challenger 
to the Clyde to take part in an international or other 
contest, provided a suitable date can be arranged.— The 
Field, May 19. - 
Furs^j Fred T. Barcroft, 408 Ferguson Building, Detroit, Mich. 
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Regatta Comraitteej R. Easton Burns, Kingston, Ont., Can.e 
chaiman; Harry Ford, Tornto; D. B, Goodsell, Vonkers, I>J. Y, 
Meet of 1900, Muskoka Lake, Aug. 3-17. 
Official organ. Forest and Stream.. , 
American Canoe Association, 1899-1900. 
Commodore, W. G. MacKendrick. 200 Eastern avenue. Toronto, 
Can 
Se'cretary-Treasurer, Herbert Begg, 24 King street. Toronto, Can. 
Librarian, W. P. Stephens, Thirty-second street and avenue A, 
Bayonne, N. J. 
Division Officers. 
ATLANTIC DIVISION. 
Vice-Com., H. C. Allen. Trenton, N. J. 
Rear-Corn., Lewis H. May, New York. 
Purser, Arthur H. Wood, Trenton. N. J. 
CENTRAL DIVISION. 
Vice-Com. John S. Wright, Rochester, N. Y. 
Rear-Com.', Jesse J. Armstrong, Rome, N. Y. 
Purser, C. Fred Wolters, 14 East Main street, Rochester, N. Y, 
EASTERN DIVISION. 
Vice-Com., Frank A. Smith. Worcester, Mass. 
Rear-Corn., Louis A. Hall. Boston, Mass. 
Purser, Frederick Coulson, 405 Main street, Worcester. Masv 
NORTHERN DIVISION. 
Vice-Com., T. McD. Mowatt. Kingston. Ont, Can. 
Rear-C6m./E. C. Woolsey, Ottawa, Ont, Can. 
Purser, J. E. Cunningham, Kingston, Ont, Can. 
WESTERN DIVISION. 
Vice-Com., Wm. C. Jupp. Detroit Mich. 
Itcsr-Coxa., F. B. Huntmgton, Milwaukee, Vm. 
Fixttires. 
May. 
26-31. Atlantic Division meet. Park Island. 
June. 
2. Toronto, tandem relay, scratch fours. 
9. Toronto, war canoe and sailing canoes to Humber. 
9-11. Central Division meet, Stony Point Cove, irondequoit Bay. 
16. Toronto, races and hop. 
23. Toronto, crnise to Humber. 
iti-ns. Jtastern Division meet. Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, 
Mass. 
July. 
1. Toronto, Dominion Day regatta, 
7. Toronto, club annual. 
14. Toronto, paddling and sailing races. 
21. Toronto, races and hop. 
August 
3-17. A. C A. meet, Muskoka. 
September. 
1-Z. Toronto, club cruise. 
Ss. Toronto, fall regatta. 
15. Toronto, sailing races. 
In the Forest and Stream of May 26 will be found an 
account of a cruise on the St. Lawrence River in a canoe- 
yawl or small sailing boat built of canvas; the construc- 
tion being similar to that of the canvas canoe, though 
greater strength is necessarily required to carry the rig 
and centerboard and crew of two or three persons. 
In the Forest and Stream of May 19 was published a 
very interesting account of a canoe cruise down the 
Connecticut River, accompanied by a map specially drawn 
for the use of cruisers. The details of the trip are very 
accurately noted and will prove of service to all who may 
follow the route. Accompanying the article was a map o£ 
Winnepesaukee and Merrimac rivers, from Lake Winne- 
pesaukee to the sea, also .specially marked for the aid of 
canoeists. Those who wish to cruise in New England will 
find one map or the other of great assistance. VVork of 
this kind is very interesting and much more of it might 
be done by canoeists. A map of some sort is usually 
obtainable of any water within civilized limits, and on 
the cruise this can be verified and extended in a way to 
make it of permanent value. 
The organization of a second canoe association in 
Canada, as told in another column, seems to be peculiarly 
untimely and ill-advised. Since the formation of the 
American Canoe Association, in which they took a 
prominent part, the members of the Northern Division, 
which includes the whole of Canada, have had an equal 
share in the management of the Association, many of the 
leading officers having been chosen from this Division. 
That the Division is not much larger and stronger than 
it is to-day is due not to any lack of assistance from the 
Association as a whole, but to the apathy of the average 
Canadian canoeist, who cares little for anything outside his 
own club and local interests, and to the unfr.endly rivalry 
and hostile feeling between different localities within the 
Division, With a far larger contingent of practical 
canoeists to draw from than in the S ates, and usually 
with hard-working and enthusiastic officers to push the 
interests of the Division, it has never received the hearty 
and general support of the Canadian clubs and canoeists. 
At the present time, however, the Northern Division is 
comparatively in a very prosperous condition, the debt 
which once held it back has been replaced by a neat bal- 
ance, its membership has enlarged for several years past 
and promises to be still further increased this year, and 
it has sent a good number to the recent meets. In Com. 
MacKendrick, a representative Canadian canoeist, the 
Association has one of the most active and energetic 
officers that it has yet known, and he, with a strong corps 
of assistants in the Division, officers and committees, is 
working to make the annual Association meet at Muskoka 
a success. For many years the American members from 
the States have been told of the beauties of the Muskoka 
lakes, and this year it is probable that a large number 
will visit them for the first time. 
With matters in such a condition, it would seem that 
every patriotic Canadian who had the interests of canoeing 
at heart would lend his aid in all possible ways to help the 
Northern Division. It Avould not be too much to expect 
that, in view of all that has been said about Muskoka. and 
the long and expensive journey which men from the States 
will be compelled to make, the Canadian clubs and crews 
might go to a little extra trouble themselves in order to 
be present, and do their share to make the meet a credit 
to their division. Instead of this, a number of them 
have selected this particular year in which to start _what 
must be in a way an opposition to the Northern Division. 
The objects of the new associa'ion are largely the same 
as those of the A. C. A., the territoiy covered is that of 
the Northern Division, and there really seems no good 
reason for the existence of two such a.ssociations. The 
special circumstances which led to the forniation of the 
new association have already been discussed in the Forest 
and Stream ; the war canoe crews wish to race within 
convenient reach of the center of the soort on the St. 
Lawrence River, and they object to attending the A. C. A. 
meet at Muskoka on account of the distance, while there Ls 
also the question of dues. There is, however n'^th^n? in 
all of this that might not have been easily adjusted without 
going to the extreme of a rival organization. 
In one way the new associati'^n will have no effect uDon 
the A. C. A. or the Northern Divi'^ion as it will take no 
members from them and i^ will not dimini?h the normal 
attendance at the meets. It is. howpvpr. much to h- re- 
gretted that such enthusiasm and energy as are back o£ 
the new enterprise could not have hppu given yv^e'-e they 
really belong, to the =ervire of the Northern Division in 
the advancement of Canadian canoeing. 
The FosEST akd Stsfam is put to press each week on Toe«day. 
Correspondence intended lor publication should reach us at tbf 
latest by Monday and as much earlier as practicable. 
