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FOREST AND STREAM, 
[April 50, 1904. 
nals of distress, and at once set out to help her. She 
readily_ followed the canoe, and was soon on dry land. 
Old Nick said lie never saw a cow with a fuller milk 
bag, but, somehow, we don't believe^ Old Nick now. 
Our trinity of loafers put in a quiet day on Sunday, 
bathing, blueberrying and salmon fishing. Our farmer- 
visitor had told us that we could expect to get them as 
high as 25 pounds with the rod, and pointed out the 
spot. The Guv. collared a 17-pound beauty, and one 
weighing 34 pounds made off with my minnow. They 
are lazy brutes — these land-lock salmon — with hardly 
a pugilistic ounce in their entire make-up. 
We were enjoying fine, clear, moonlight nights, and 
so we lingered around the friendship fire exchanging 
yarns until quite late every evening. This night, about 
an hour after we had turned in, I was awakened by a 
noise outside, and opened my eyes to see, reflected on 
our canvas by the moonlight, the figure of a member 
of the family of bruin. He couldn't quite make us out, 
and was snuffing around the guy ropes in an interroga- 
tory manner, evidently thinking he had struck the 
wrong blueberry patch. I woke up the Guv., but the 
noise we made in getting ready for action scared his 
royal highness, and he promtply shuffled off into the 
bush. That was as near as we came to bear-meat, al- 
though we saw several of the tribe on various occasions 
at safe distances. 
Promptly at lunch time on Monday appeared Zack 
and Casker, and we bartered sugar, salmon steak and 
blueberries with them in exchange for trout and baking 
powder. According to Casker there is but one place 
on this hemisphere worthy the reputation as being a 
rendezvous for trout, and that spot is Hollow Lake, or 
rather the streams tributary thereto. We intend to test 
the truth of this assertion next year, but will go in at 
Dorset then. 
"Homeward bound!" was the cry an hour or two 
later, and it was not unwelcome. All we did on Mon- 
day in that dfrection, however, consisted in making the 
portage to Raven Lake, and this time we camped on 
a more arable island in the middle of the lake. 
We started out bright and early on Tuesday morn- 
ing, as we wished to reach the Doctor's island in the 
afternoon, in order to take part in the picnic. More- 
over there was a five-mile tramp from Black River over 
to Ward's, in order to get his rig to carry our boats, 
etc., to Lake Kushog. 
On the way down Black River we met Fuller and 
his younger boy, and passed the time o' day to them. 
The elder boy had evidently not returned from his 
colt-selling expedition. 
The^ Guv. and I tramped over to Ward's and found 
the whole family in their "Sunday-go-to-meetin's," just 
about to embark en route to the picnic. Here the 
Guv.'s social and domestic attainments again stood us 
m good stead, as he immediately volunteered to go to 
the picnic as Ward's proxy. The way he handled those 
children and the milk bottle, -and wrapped up Mrs. 
Ward's lemon pies, would indicate that he will be a 
marital treasure to the girl who gets him. While he 
paddled the family over to the Doctor's habitation I 
kept Grandfather Ward company, and learned for the 
first time how the battle of the Boyne Water fulfilled 
one of the Biblical prophecies — I have forgotten which. 
I have neglected to state heretofore that Gaffer was 
a crack rifle shot. I recall the fact at this time because, 
toward the close of this Monday afternoon, Grandfather 
Ward and I heard five rifle shots in quick succession 
over toward Black River. I concluded they came from 
our party, and scented big game. The Gaffer— so I 
learned on his arrival— had shot a partridge at fifty 
paces. Has a more astounding feat ever been recorded 
m the columns of Forest and Stream? Gaffer, here's 
to you! 
We reached the picnic in time to enjoy the squarest 
meal that it has ever been my pleasure to masticate. ' 
The settlers' wives had spent all day Monday in pr-e- 
parmg their special tid-bits, and no one appreciated 
their offerings more than our humble quartette. , So" 
amiable did we feel toward the entire company that we 
even didn't tell Old Nick what an execrable advisor 
he was. * 
Outside there was circus lemonade and peanuts and 
shooting contests and canoe races and what not else! 
Any 'varsity boat race is tame compared to that girls' 
race at the Doctor's, These girls handle the paddle 
as deftly as a matinee girl manipulates her fan. The 
course was once around the island, and it didn't take 
long to cover it. The competitors all fought gamely 
for supremacy, and it was nip and tuck until within 
a short distance of the tape. The entire land force 
rushed around the island, vociferously cheering one or 
another of the contestants; and no winner of the Dia- 
mond Sculls ever felt prouder than the two girls who 
came out ahead and got their prize of a quarter-dollar 
apiece. 
All the settlers round about that island have a warm 
spot in their hearts for the Doctor, and so have we. 
May he live long and picnic often! 
We reluctantly left the island early— about 7 o'clock 
in the evening — our object being to get to the south 
end of Lake Kushog before camping. 'Twas a bright 
moonlight night, and the memory of that five hours 
of rhythmic paddling down a long lake, that was 
never more than half and never less than a quarter 
of a mile ui width, arid whose wooded banks rose 
steeply from the water's edge at either side, will ever 
fade away. Three silently gliding canoes with bows, 
abreast, a fathom's length apart; six paddles concur- 
rently caressing the peaceful water; six voices raised 
in tuneful melody! 
The owls were hooting midnight when we arrived at 
Gamp Portage, the spot at which we camped during the 
rain on our way north. Next morning we made this 
portage , without assistance, and reached Minden, via 
the Horseshoe Lakes and a four-mile portage, shortly 
after noon. Here the Gaffer gave up his unerring 
weapon, got - his golden eagle, less 10 per cent., and 
made a loving au revoir to the fair Mindenite. It will 
be a hard job to get the Gaffer to go in at Dorset next 
year. . 
Wednesday night we camped at the head of Moore's 
Falls, and met the hospitable occupant of the house at 
this spot. Our itinerary for Thursday had Coboconk 
for its destination, and all day long we had in pleas- 
urable prospect that mile of rapid water leading to the 
town. On the Norland River the portages at Elliott's 
Falls, Natural Dam and Norland are not difficult, al- 
though one should be careful when launching a canoe 
below the slide at Norland. The Guv. and I nearly 
met disaster here. 
The log drive had disappeared from the Norland 
River, but when we reached Coboconk River we found 
it chock full of logs — "a raw right-angled jam" — and per- 
force gave up any attempt to navigate it, but portaged 
into the town instead. 
This practically ended our trip, as we wished to reach 
Lindsay the next day, and it would have meant a hard 
paddle. So we went aboard the little steamer "Manita" 
and slept on her deck. This boat leaves Coboconk at 
about 6 o'clock every morning, and reaches Lindsay 
about noon. 
While the steamer was locking at Rosedale, Casker 
remembered those bass of his, and couldn't withstand 
the temptation. So he disembarked with Zack, taking 
one canoe, for a couple of hours' fishing. The rest of 
us remained on board. As we were passing the locks 
at Fenelon P'alls, the keeper remarked to our pilot: 
"Where did you ship them Italians?" 
'Twas the unkindest cut of all! 
Designing Competition^ 
Second Prize Design. 
In this issue there appears the design which was 
awarded second prize and also the Zerega prize, for the 
best interior arrangement, in our competition for a 40ft. 
waterline cruising boat. The drawing was submitted by 
Mr. Harold W. Patterson, of Yonkers, N. Y. _ Mr. Pat- 
terson sent in the following matter with his design : 
Description, 
In working out this design the idea has been to pro- 
duce a boat combining roomy accommodations and sea- 
worthiness with a fair amount of speed and good ap- 
pearance. The displacement was made rather_ large 
to permit of substantial construction and capacity for 
stores without drawing too much on the stability. 
The lateral plane has been left comparatively long, 
which should make an easy steering boat and one that 
does not require continued nursing to keep on a course. 
The lead also was stretched out, to help make hitch- 
ing easy. 
Judging from the restrictions governing the rigs, it 
was assumed that they are to be interchangeable, and 
to simplify the change, not only are the mainmasts and 
gaffs the same in both sail plans, but the bowsprit and 
all rigging as well. Topsails, spinnakers and all head 
sails are also the same, with the exception of the jib, 
which is t trifle smaller in the sloop rig. 
In arranging the cabin plan the idea conveyed by the 
requirements has been carried out, and ample room aft 
for three been provided, rather than cramped accom- 
modations for a greater number 
The companion stairs lead into a steerage with a. 
chart room on port side and store room opposite. This 
arrangement enables one to remove oilers, boots, etc., 
in wet weather and also for the man on watch to refer 
to charts, etc., at night without disturbing the occu- 
pants of the cabin. The chart room is provided with 
lockers and table, with a place under where charts may 
be kept flat. The small locker for instruments has a 
shelf on top, within easy reach of the cockpit, for 
marine glasses , and any small articles which may be 
wanted handy. 
The store room has lockers for boots, oilers, etc., 
dress suit cases and miscellaneous stores. Sliding 
doors separate the steerage from the saloon, which keep 
St \yar|ii and dry in stormy weather. 
On either side of the short passage are cabinets with 
glass doors, for guns, fishing tackle, etc. The saloon 
is fitted with fixed berths, 2 feet 6 inches by 6 feet 6 
inches, with springs on each side. These can be made 
up in the morning, thus avoiding the nuisance of stow- 
ing bed clothes during the day and trouble of making 
them up when ready to turn in. In front of the berths 
are cushioned seats, 21 inches wide, with drawers un- 
der. At the after end are two hanging lockers for 
clothes, and two smaller ones at the ends of the berths. 
Forward on the port side is a buffet, fitted with lockers 
and drawers for table linen, silver, wine, etc. This is 
conveniently located for the steward when serving the 
table. A large skylight and four air ports give ample 
light and ventilation. Forward of the saloon on the 
starboard side is the owner's state room, with perma- 
nent berth, 2 feet 8 inches by 6 feet_ 6 inches, with 
drawers under, dresser, lavatory, hanging lockers and 
seat. Part of the saloon skylight and an air port give 
light and air. 
Close to the bulkhead and in the passage is a part 
of the centerboard trunk, extending above the water 
line, for accessibility in case the board becomes jammed. 
A brass pipe for the pennant extends to the roof. Op-^ 
posite the stateroom is the toilet, fitted with w. c, 
lavatory and lockers. It is convenient, especially for 
the owner, at the same time is not conspicuous. A 
circulation of air is obtained from an air port and 
ventilator in the roof. 
A door leads "feom the passage into the galley. This 
is fitted with stove, sinks and dish racks on port side 
and lockers, ice box and table on starboard side. The 
ice box has a capacity of from six to eight hundred 
pounds. The doors open above and below the table. 
There is full floor and head room all over, and a sky- 
light and two air ports should keep it well lighted and 
ventilated. 
Forward of the galley is the forecastle. This is 
larger than usually found in boats of this size, and pro- 
vides lockers and berths for three men. On the port 
side is a w. c. A folding wash basin could also be 
fitted in here, if desired, although it is not shown. There 
are two air oorts on each side of the forecastle, and 
although they may detract somewhat from the outside 
appearance of the boat, they ventilate and help keep 
decent these quarters, which are generally the oppo- 
site. There is a maximum head room of five feet. For- 
ward arg chain lockers a|id storage for lamps, oil, 
Dimensions. 
Length — 
O. A 60 ft. oin. 
L. W. L 40ft. oin. 
Beam — 
Extreme 15 ft. 0 in. 
At L. W. L 13 ft. 7 in. 
Draft— 
Of hull 6ft. oin. 
With board... 10 ft. 6 in. 
Displacement 23^ tons. 
Ballast on keel. Batons. 
Sail area, lower sails — 
Yawl 1,829 sq. ft. 
' Sloop 1,847 sq. ft. 
Centre aft of center of L. W. L. — 
C. B II in. 
C. L. V. P 2 ft. 51^ in. 
C. E. sloop 11^ in. 
C. E. yawl i ft. s>4 in. 
An Ametican Challenger in Foreign Waters. 
Editorial in the New York Herald. 
In a wind that blew half a piping gale the schooner 
yacht Ingomar left our coast yesterday for a port of 
arrival in British waters. The run across the western 
ocean is at this season apt to be boisterous, and we may 
confidently expect that the stanchness of hull and sea- 
manship of crew and master will be tested to the sharpest 
edge of their metal. No holiday work awaits her. Fresh 
honors are to be won and one old defeat awaits a brisk 
and hopeful challenger, and so the good wishes of the 
country follow an owner who has for the welfare of the 
noblest game shown so much sporting interest. 
In the forthcoming contests the Ingomar will fly the 
pennant of our senior yacht club, thus reasserting its 
ancient tradition for outside races and, let it be hoped, 
maintaining its old record ©f blue water successes. How 
much the New York Y, C. has done for this particularly 
stirring aspect of the sport is either unknown or forgot- 
ten save by a few enthusiasts, and therefore the marvel- 
lous account of its sea work, published in the current 
number of Forest and Stream, is httle short of a reve- 
lation. The; study of these achievements off soundings 
may well be commended , to yachtsmen, both as a pub- 
lication of our clainjs as a seagoing people and as an in- 
centive to their support of the outside races promised fo^ 
this year, . ^ i 
