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FOREST AND STREAM. 
ISept. 14, 1901. 
No, 1 upsets his canoe and No. 2 launches and proceeds to the 
rescue, picks up his man and tows the capsized canoe across the 
Bnish line; open canoes, single blades, ^4 mile straightaway: 
R. H. Britton and Parmenter, Gananoque, first; E. J. Minnett an.d 
A. McNichol, Toronto, second. 
Event No. 20— Tandem, double blades, V2 mile with turn, open 
canoes: t. J. Minnett and A. McNichol, Toronto, first; R. N. 
Brown and J. T. Vaughan, Toronto, second; H. C. Allen and 
R. H. Britton, t'hird; A. G. Mather and R. Hunter, fourth, 
Event No. 21— Fours, double blades, Vz mile straightaway: E. J. 
Minnett, R. N. Brown, A. McNichol and J. J. Vaushan, of 
Toronto, first; R. H. Britton, A. G. Mather, W. Gallow and R. 
Moody, of Toronto, second. ^ 
Event No. 22 — Fours, 1^ mile straightaway, single blades, open 
canoes: E. R. McNeill, A. L. Lynch, R. H. Britton and C. East^ 
mond, of Kingston, second; R. N. Brown, J. J. Vaughan, A., 
McNichol and E. J. Minnett, of Toronto, third: 
Event No. 23— Tail-end race, ^4 rnile straightaway: R. Parmenter, 
first; G. W. Begg, Toronto, second — ten starters. 
Event No. 2'1— Relay race, open canoes, single blades, V/2 miles 
over sailing course, three men from each club or division: E. J. 
Minnett, J. J. "Vaughan and A. McNichol, first,- R.-JH, Etown, R. 
Moody and A. G. Mather, second. 
Event No. 25 — Mixed tandem, % mile straightaway: Miss M. H. 
Britton and R. H. Britton, of Gananoque, first; Mrs. J. B. Taylor 
and A. G. Mather, second; Miss English and K. Hunter, third. 
Event No, 26 — Hurry-scurry, run, swim and paddle, standing up, 
open cjuroes: R. Parmenter, Gananoque, first; Ralph Britton, 
Gananoque, second. , 
Event No. 27— Tournament: J. Met), Mowat and Ri Parmenter, 
first; T. Howard and A. G. Mather, second; F. F. Dorsey and 
J. A, Muirhead, third. 
WAR CANOES. 
Event No. 28 — Championship of America, 1 mile straightaway: 
Won by the Toronto Canoe Club with team ns follows: G. W. 
Begg-, coxswain: R. N. Brown, J. A. Muirhead, F. Harrison, W. 
Gallow, R. S. Dil, A. Plawken, P. J. Syms. C. Simpson', G.'rH. 
Dill, A. E. Cuft'; A. McNichol, E. J. Minnett, J. J. Vaughan, R. 
Moody, Y. M. C. A. Athletic Club, of Brockvilie, second; crew — 
G. A. Wright, coxswain; J. Anderson. A. N. Clark, TT. Bramly, 
G. T. Emrie, F. Murray, E' L. Kenney, W- Clarke, S. Cuthlbertson, 
J. Whelan, W. Mullen, R. Pitts, F. Yanwood, 
Event No. 29, war canoe tug-of-war, one-minute h(;ats, test two 
out of three: W^on by Y. M. C. A., of Brpckville^f 'Jfor.onto Canoe 
Club, second. Crews as above. 
Event No. 30, division race, ^4 mile ■with turn, each division may 
enter anj' number of teams: No entries. 
Event ISo. 31, Northern _ Division, championship: Y. M. C. A. 
Athletic Club, of Brockvilie, first; Toronto Canoe Club, second. 
Crews as above. 
Event No. 32— Record race: G. W. McTaggart. fu-st; E. F. 
Dorsey, second; F. C. Moore, third. 
The first day or two of the meet^ as is always the case, 
was devoted to setting; things to rights and becoming 
acquainted with your feilovv-campers. Tlte first enter- 
tainment of note was the large bonfire and cornroast, on 
Wednesday evening. Aug. 14, at headquarters. A very 
enjoyable evening Avas spent in song and storjr. and in 
going'over the many e.xperiences of previous meets. On 
Friday evening following the canoeists were agreeably .s.ur- 
prised by the appearance in camp of the Ganatioque Band, 
comprising some twenty-five m.usicians, who had come 
to serenade the Commodore. They were quickly pro- 
vided with a position where they could dispense their 
music to advantage; a large bonfire was started, the mess 
tent cleared, and a very pleasant evening spent in listen- 
ing and dancing to the strains of the Gananoque Band. 
The Saturday niglit of Aug. 17 was acceptably spent 
by the majoritj' of the members in attendance at a large 
fancy dress masquerade ball being held at the Gananoque 
Inn, one of the largest and most palatial summer hotels 
of the St. Lawrence, and to which the entire camp was 
invited. The event proved a huge success, and a very 
enjoyable evening was spent by those who left the charms 
of camp to attend. 
On the evening of Sundaj', Aug. 25, the members at- 
tended church in a bodj'- ac Half Moon Bay, situated 
about one-half mile from camp. The minister is sta- 
tioned on shore and renders his service to his congre- 
gation, who lie in their canoes, boats and steam launches 
on the water, which constitutes what is called Half Moon 
Bay. The idea is quite an unique one, and it is no un- 
common sight to see as many as 500 craft congregated 
there on a Sunday evening to tal<e in the serviccj which 
lasts about three-quarters of an hour. 
On Tttesday evening, of the second week, the principal 
entertainment of the meet, a minstrel show, was given. 
As is usual with all American Canoe Association fea- 
tures, the whole affair was quite impromptu, and gotten 
up on the spur of the monient. Mr, J. S. Wright, of 
Rochester, was the instigator and manager of the show, 
and he was ably assisted by L. A. Hall, of Boston. 
There were, fortunately, in camp a number of musicians, 
and, with a little practice, a very creditable showing was 
made. The entertainment v.'as open to the members and 
friends of the members, and the latter turned out in 
goodly numbers to do honor fo the occasion. Mr. J. S. 
Wright, of Rochestc;-. chairman of the Amusement Com- 
mittee, presided at the piano, and the orchestra was very 
acceptably served by E. A, B.ttrns, of Toronto, violinist; 
G. Lewis, of Medford, Mas:^.. guir.ar, and Ralph Britton, 
of Gananoque, on the piccolo. Mr. L. A. Hall, of Bos- 
ton; C. Eastmond, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Ralph Hun- 
ter, of Massachusetts, were duly appointed official inter- 
locutors, and cracked many musty jokes. The chorus con- 
sisted of some thirty of the campers, in negro costume, 
who, considering the limited time had for preparation, 
acquitted themselves very creditably. 
The following evening, Wednesda.y, was acceptably 
occupied by a green beer, given by Mr. J. S. Wright, of 
Rochester, to v.'hich all of the members in camp were 
invited. A green beer resembles in many ways what 
the fair sex call a pink tea; in fact, it is the masculine for 
a pink tea. The host of the evening utilized a large 
open space in front of his tent for the occasion, a large 
fire was erected thereon, and refreshments were served. 
Music and song assisted to make the evening fly all too 
quickly, and the assembly broke up about 11:30, after 
partaking of a final repast of new, juicy corn, cooked in 
the dying embers of what had been one of the best bon- 
fires of the camp. 
Thursday night, .^ug. 22. the Commodore gave a large 
dance in the mess tent, which was bountiftiUy decorated 
with lanterns and bunting for the occasion. An orchestra 
was present from. Gananoque, and the evening's proceed- 
ings were enlivened by the presence of a large number 
of residents from the surrounding cottages, who turned 
out for the occasion on the invitation of the Commo- 
dore. 
On Friday, the last dav of camp, something not sched- 
uled on the official list of entertainments for the meet 
occurred. 
At 2 P. M. on the afternoon of the day in question, the 
race for the Dolphin Trophy, and also the race for the 
cup donated by the Commodore of the British Canoe 
Association, was scheduled, but was called off on account 
of lack of wind and 'the threatening appearance of the 
weather. Hardly had the contestants and officials got 
ashore when the rain came pelting down in torrents, 
accompanied by a hurricane, lightning and terrific thun- 
der, which s.'.emed to combine for an hour together to 
make one awful siege of destruction and loss. Boats 
were blown from their moorings and oi¥ the various land- 
ing docks, numerous small tents were blown away and 
their contents scattered; but the event of the storm was 
the total destruction of the large mess tent, capable of 
covering o\er 200 seated people. Miraculously no one 
was injured, although there were Mr. and Mrs. Taslcer, 
the caterers, of Toronto, and their staff of fifteen assist- 
ant.s, preparing for the evening mess therein. Consid- 
erable loss was occasioned by the destruction of glass 
and chinaware, and provisions, which were scattered in 
all directions, and soaked by the heavy sheets of water, 
which, combined with the rain, were blown from the river 
surroimding the camp. Words cannot describe the storm's 
awful havoc. yMthough the storm was terrific, and the 
damage great, the funny and lackaday characteristics of 
the campers were here asserted. Immediately after the 
fall of the mess tent, rescuing parties were formed, who 
worked with might and main to prevent further de- 
struction. When the storm abated, a large flag pole, 
bearing the stars and stripes, which was blown down, was 
reerected, with much pride and national sentiment by 
both British and .Am.erican canoeists; then the 
British-American and American Canoe Association col- 
ors were dipped, bugle calls blown, royal salute fired from 
the three batlery cannon of the American Canoe Asso- 
ciation, and the national anthems of the two nations were 
sung, after which the Comniodore iiivited the campers 
to refreshments, served in his own tent, which had also 
been reerected, after stiffering loss from the storrn. Camp- 
fires were built and a jolly evening was spent in music, 
song and story. 
The subject of rowdyism, which, unfortunately has 
i;ropped Up. in some of the meets of the American Canoe 
Association, did not by any means take a prominent form 
this year, though, no doubt, it will be recollected the ad- 
ministration of last year, and also of the year before, ex- 
perienced a certain amount of trouble with a few members 
of the Association who came to camp with a some- 
what hazy idea as to what an American Canoe Associa- 
tion camp is, and "what it is intended for. and therefore 
sometimes made things somewhat unpleasant for the 
majority of those in camp by imbibing too much of their 
favorite brand of liquor and otherwise misconducting 
themselvcF. This year's camp was, however, ideal in that 
respect, as it was in many others, and there was no trou- 
ble whatsoever in the direction indicated. Liquor there 
certainly was, and who wotdd want an American Canoe 
Association camp without a little? But it was used in 
such limited quantities that not the slightest trouble was 
experienced by the administration in the matter, and it 
surely seems that that question, like the one of dress, once 
much discussed, has settled itself in the proper manner. 
Every one conducted himself as a gentleman — and a mem- 
ber of the American Canoe Association should — and the 
camp of 1901 will go down on the records as one of the 
best and most orderly in the history of the American 
Canoe Association. 
A pleasing occurrence was the excursion by the steamer 
Valeria on the second Sunday of the camp to the perma- 
nent home of the Association, Sugar Island. Almost 
every one in camp took advantage of the occasion to 
view' the beautiful island, purchased by the Association 
largely through the instrumentality of Commodore C. E. 
Britton, to whom all credit is due for this desirable ac- 
quisition to the assets of the Association. 
The steamer left camp about 9 A. M., and proceeded 
to the island, which lies about four miles from Mudlunta 
Islind, and returned in tiiijie for dinner- 
Sugar Island was found to be a most beautiful spot, 
some thirty-five acres in extent, and well adapted for the 
purpose for which it was acquired. It is about four 
miles from Gananoque, and is adjacent to the old .stamp- 
ing o:ruunds of tlie Association on Stave and Grindstone 
Islands. It has many beautiful bays and bathing beaches; 
three excellent racing courses can be laid oiT its shore, 
and, altogether, it will make an exceptionally fine camp- 
ing ground for the Association for many years to come. 
The As,sociation has, witliout doubt, taken a wise and 
judicious step in securing a permanent home, as every 
year it becomes more and more difficult for a camp site 
committee to secure de^jirablc sites, and there is no doubt 
Avhatever that a time will come some day when it will 
be impossible to secure a suitable site. 
Principal among the many troubles of a camp site 
committee is the choosing of the site, tlic erection of a 
dock, and the building of camp floors, etc. With a per- 
manent home these various matters Avill be disposed of. 
Once th.e island is properly underbrushed, a good dock 
built and headquarters arra-iged for, camp site duties 
will be considerably reduced and there will not be the 
same difficulty as there is at present in securing good 
men to serve thereon. Cons'derable money will also be 
L-aved. as every year the. .Association is put to the expense 
of building docks, camp floors, etc., which expense 
would be eliminated after the first year's occupation of 
Sugar Island. The control of the island is vested in the 
Board of Governors, who propose appointing a committee 
to assist them therewith, 
A topographical stirvev will be made of the island as 
speedily as possible, and, if practicable, a copy of same 
will be placed in the hands of every member. The fact 
of being the owners of such an island as Sugar will no 
doubt do considerable toward increasing and maintain- 
ing the membership of the Association, and a man will 
now feel, in paying his annual dues, that even if he is 
unable to go to either his division meet, or to his na- 
tional meet, there is a place at his disposal where he can 
go and camp at any time he feels so inclined. The trou- 
ble in the past has been that the majority of the mem- 
Ijers could not see any value coming to them for their 
dues, and unless personally solicited in the matter, many 
annually severed their connection with the Association. 
Thai matter is now, however, remedied, and the admin- 
istration look for a large increase in membership. 
The problem of the care of the island is having serious 
consideration, and the probabilities are that a permanent 
secretary will be appointed to look after the property, 
edit the Year Book, and attend generally to the affairs 
of the Association. - _ _ i 
This year the division meetings were held within the . 
divisions, with the exception of the Atlantic and North- 
ern Divisions, who held their meetings at camp. The 
Northern Division elected the following officers for the ' 
year 1901: Vice-Commcdore, Herb. Begg, Toronto; 
Rear Commodore, W. J. English, Peterboro; Purser, 
Harry J. Page, Toronto; Executive Committee, E. R. 
McNeill, Britannia Bay, Ontario, and J. McDonald 
Mowat, Kingston, Ontario. 
The Northern Division have under consideration the 
question of holding a division meet in 1902, and in 
that event will, in ail probability, select Sugar Island « 
as the camp site. The division has not held a division ; 
meet since 1884, and there seems to be a strong feeling 
existing that it is pretty nearly time to hold another one. 
The question of the meet of 1901 came up for discus- 
sion at the Executive Committee meeting of the Asso- 
ciation, held at headquarters on Monday evening, Aug. 
19. The Atlantic Division, in accordance with the rota- 
tion, as published in the Year Book, had the option of 
holding the meet for the coming year. _ The Eastern Di- 1 
vision, however, were extremely anxious to have the 
opportunity of showing what they could do in the way of , 
a national meet, and the Atlantic Division accordingly 
waived their right in their favor. The Eastern Division 
have in view a salt water meet, and if their division meet 
is any indication of what they can do when some 123 
members registered, the meet of 1902 will be one of the 
largest in the history of the Association. They were not 
in a position at the present moment to state positively 
as to where the camp site would be located, but the prob- 
abilities are that it will be somewhere in the vicinity of , 
Buzzard's Bay. Louis A. Hall, of Boston, was then 
elected Commodore, and the question of the election of 
a Secretary-Treasurer was left over until the October 
meeting, as the Commodore-elect had no positive candi- 
date in view, and it is very essential that the Commodore 
secure a Secretary-Treasurer on whom he can relj' . 
A number of points in connection with the adminis- ' 
tration of the affairs of the Association were also dis- 
cussed. The Executive Committee will meet again in 
October ®r November, at the call of the Commodore- 
elect, L. A. Hall, probably in Boston, or some city ad- 
jacent to the prospective camp site of 1902, so that the 
Exectitive Committee can inspect same and pass their i 
opinion thereon. 
A number of photos were taken by the official pho- 
tographer, H. E. Paige, of Gananoque, some of which 
appear as illuslr-ating this article. 
Yachting Fixttffes, J90J. 
Secretaries and members of race committees will confer a favoi 
by sending notice of errors or omissions in the following list and 
also of changes which may be made in the future. 
SEPTEMBEH. 
12. New York, autumn sweepstakes. New York Bay. 
14. Hull-Massachusetts, club, Hull, Mass. 
14. Brooklyn, fall regatta, Gravesend Bay, New York Bay. 
14. Larchmont, Larchmont, Long Island Sound. 
14. Indian Harbor^ fall regatta, Greenwich, Conn. 
14. Manhasset Bay, club series races for points; open to knock 
abouts (21 and 18ft.), cabin and open catboats, bay boats, 
Manhasset raceabouts and sailing dories. Port Washing 
ton, Long Island Sound. 
14. Atlantic, fall regatta. Sea Gate, New York Bay. 
21. Kennebec, club, Kennebec, Me. 
21. America Cup race, Sandy Hook. 
21 New York C. C, fall regatta, Gravesend Bay. 
21. Manhasset Bay, fall regatta. Port Washington, L. 1. Sound. 
21. Canarsie, commodore's cup races, Canarsie, Jamaica Bay. 
21-23-25. — International Races (America's Cup), Off Sandy Hook. 
28. Manhasset Bay, fifth series race for Jacob cup. Port Washmgr 
ton. Long Island Sound. 
Columbia — Constitution Trial Races 
NEWPOET, R. I. I 
Aug. 31, Sept. 2, 4. 
Up to tlie time that Constitution and Columbia went ta ' 
the line for the first official trial race, these two yachts- 
had met during this season nineteen times, and sixteen 
races had been satisfactorily finished within the time 
limit. One race off Newport was given up because the 
martingale on Columbia curled up ; another race was sailed 
in a fog and was not finished within the time limit, and a 
third race was abandoned on account of the wind dying 
out and leaving the boats becalmed. Out of the sixteen 
races sailed each boat had won eight; so as far as actual 
winnings went the boats were on an even basis. 
The selection of Columbia by tlie committee of the New ' 
York Y. C. to defend the America Cup against Shamrock ' 
II. has been the subject of some criticism, but to those 
who have followed the racing of these big boats all the sea- 
son, there seemed to be no other alternative than to 
select the champion of 1899. It is perhaps a little dis- 
appointing to feel that practically no advancement has 
been made in designing in two years in this country, but it 
must be remembered that our recent Cup defenders have 
been the production of one man, and it would appear that 
he has reached his limit, and it is now hoped^ that some' 
of our other yacht designers in this country will be given 
an opportunity. That they are capable of great things is 
shown in the wonderful sailing of Independence. Here 
was a man who had never designed anything except 
racing boats of about 25ft. waterline, yet h'e jumps to a 
boat of 90ft. and without any data or information or, mosti 
important of all, experience with these big vessels, 
turns out a boat that was a match for the latest production^ 
of the man who was supposed to be the greatest yacht' 
designer in this country. 
While Constitution showed wonderful speed in very 
light weather early in the season, her form did not seem 
to improve to any appreciable extent as the summer pro- 
gressed. She went back to her builders several times 
and they made radical alterations in her rig, but these 
changes seemed to avail nothing. Three complete suits oi 
sails were given the boat, but none was better than the 
original suit- The managing owner and sailing master ol; 
