magnanimity and sportsmanlike qualities shown by Mr. Mather 
in the very embarrassing position in which he was placed. 
Special Event. Tail End Race.— one-quarter mile down the wind. 
Weather clear; wind very strong S.W, ; sea rough. Race not 
timed; course not measured: First R. P. Nichols; second. H. O. 
Palmer; third J. E. Plummer, fouled finishing buoy; fourth, C. 
H. ['arson, did not finish A. M. Hannah and R. Britton were 
protested and protest sustained. 
Event No. 22. Tilting Tournament: 
First bout: Cromwell, filter, and De Camp, paddler, beat Brit- 
ton, filter, and Mather, paddler. 
Second bout: Danburg, filter, and Hattenbrun, paddler, beat 
Zdankiewicz, tilter, and Van Dohlen, paddler. 
_ Third bout: Bouse, tiller, and Nichols, paddler, beat Ohlmeyer, 
tilter and Reichert, paddler. 
Milson, tilter, and Hannah, paddler, a bye. 
Owing to lateness of the hour, committee called off tournament, 
to be resumed following morning. 
Thursday, Aug. 18. 
Event No. 22. Tilting Tournament, continued: 
First bout: Danburg and Hattenbrun beat Cromwell and De 
Camp. 
Second bout: Rouse and Nichols beat Milson and Hannah. 
Finals: Rouse, tilter, and Nichols, paddler, beat Danburg, 
tilter, and Hattenbrun, paddler, and won the tilting champion- 
ship of the A. C. A. for 1904. 
Postponed Event No. 1. Combined Sailing and Paddling Record 
Race. — Weather clear; wind none; sea. smooth. Start, 11:39: 
Finish. Elapsed. Points. 
R. Britton 12 34 10 0 55 10 3 
W, Carmalt ,. 12 33 13 0 56 15 2 
J. J. Hattenbrun, Jr 12 37 50 0 58 50 1 
Note. — The result of the three record races gives the record for 
1904 to Ralph Britton, ot (jananoque, with 9 points; Carmalt, of 
New York C. C, and Hattenbrun, of Underciiff C. C, tied for 
second place with 6 points each. 
Postponed Event No. 4. Trophy Sailing Race. — Nine miles. 
Weather clear; wind N. and puffy; sea moderate. Start, 2:30: 
Finish. "■ 
Mab, F. C. Moore .4 09 28 ■ 
Buzzard II., D. B. Goodsell .........4 12 54 
Guenn, R. Britton . Not timed. 
Note. — F. C. Moore wins the sailing trophv of the A. C. A. for 
1904. 
Referee, R. J. Wilkin. Judges, E. A. Burns and J. W. Spar- 
row. J. K. Hand, clerk of the course. « " - 
Committee: H. M. Stewart, Chairman; F. C. Ho}°t, C. P. For- 
bush and Herb Begg. 
Palisades Park. 
The work of appropriating land along the New Jersey 
bank of the Hudson for the new Interstate Park, is 
practically completed, as there are only a few acres yet to 
be acquired. The park will extend fourteen miles along 
the west shore of the Hudson River. A magnificent 
boulevard will traverse the length of the park, running 
along the water's edge. In speaking of the project, the 
New York Herald had the following to say: 
"There are several other phases of the Palisades Park 
project which are at present receiving the attention of the 
commission. There was a time when the Harlem River 
was practically the center for aquatic sports. The crowd- 
ing of that channel has of late years been driving oarsmen 
and canoeists away, and they are looking for other places 
in which to establish their headquarters. On the west 
side of the Hudson they will find such a haven, is the be- 
lief of the commissioners. 
'"We feel quite certain,' said Mr. J. Du Pratt White, 
the secretary of the commission, 'that Palisades Park will 
be a place of resort for all who are interested in aquatic 
sports. The water is shallow along the western bank, and 
there will be splendid opportunities for rowing contests 
and also for canoeing. Many small sailboats, sloops, and 
catboats are constantly seen along that part of the river. 
There will be piers and landings established for their 
benefit. This will give the aquatic interests something of 
a home, and the ideal surroundings will make the park a 
place of resort which they will greatly appreciate. 
" 'In fact, the commission is now doing all that it can 
in a small way to encourage these interests. No rowdyism 
will be permitted, and the unruly element will be kept 
away if possible. We are now patrolling our land to pre- 
vent any depredation being made by such persons, for the 
cutting down of valuable trees and the destruction of land- 
marks will not be permitted. 
We have always taken great pleasure in welcoming ' 
canoeists. Even at this time we are issuing permits to 
them to camp on the land. The canoeist is a.. scientific 
camper. He goes ashore, pitches his tent; establishes an 
abode which is a delight to the eye, and in half ah hour, 
if need be, he can disappear," leaving no trace behind him. 
He does not spoil anything. He is too much of a gentle- 
man and possessed of too much right feeling to deface ob- 
jects of natural beauty. It is the intention of the commis- 
sion to provide places where men of that class may estab- 
lish^ camps. Every facility will be offered to them. 
/''Spots will be set aside for campers under the super- 
vision of the commission. The unexcelled view of the 
river, the wild beauty of the place, and other conditions, 
should make the Palisades Park of especial interest to 
those who love an out-of-door life. There are now many 
campers along the shore, and on Saturdays and Sundays 
the small tents can be seen close to the edge of the river. 
There has been little trouble experiencd from those who 
make temporary abiding places at that point, although, of 
course, the commission is obliged to see that no trees are 
cut down. In order that there may be no confusion and 
that the campers may not unwittingly trespass on private 
property, we are issuing permits. Those who hold them 
may then be able to select a desirable camping place in 
advance.' 
"That the Palisades reservation is becoming popular as 
a resort for campers, was seen on a trip to that region 
made recently by a reporter for the Herald, who set out 
in a sloop, starting from the New York side. On the ■ 
western bank as far as Alpine were seen at intervals the 
small tents close to the shore. Here the campers had 
established themselves in the most comfortable fashion 
A few of them had fires made from driftwood, but the 
majority used lamps of alcohol or kerosene for cooking. 
Small tables, supported by collapsible legs, were spread 
under the diminutive awnings. Camp chairs were set up 
in some of the abiding places. Back of the tables were 
small tents, where the campers might sleep. The water 
which they used was supplied by the clear spring which 
flows from the living rock. The sources of most of these 
springs are uncontaminated, and the water was clear 
sparkling and deliciously cold. . • ' 
"Model camps, indeed, were those which had been estab- 
lished by the canoeists. In the hold of the slender 
canoes, wrapped in stout brown canvas, was stored every- 
thing which was essential to make camp life a joy 
From the canoes were brought forth material from which 
were built square tents, cooking apparatus and vessels 
and an apparently inexhaustible store of provisions. The 
canoeists extend their lines throughout the territory 
which is to constitute the Palisades Park. 
"Many small sailboats and naphtha launches were lying 
off the Palisades reservation, while the occupants took a 
view of the towering cliffs and of the rich verdure and the 
jutting crags of the land which they were one day to 
possess. The opening of the park to the public will be 
appreciated by a large class of the population, of whom 
those seen on the day were the vanguard. 
"Above the city there are many opportunities for fish- 
ing, and in the neighborhood of Englewood is a colony 
of fishermen which has for generations made its living 
from the river." 
Sailing With Canoes. 
In addition to the scores who spend summer days 
aboard steam yachts, sailing vessels, and motor boats, 
(here is quite a body of men in the city who prefer smaller 
craft for their pastime and give" their spare moments to 
canoeing. To the real water lover canoe sailing has ad- 
vantages over the management of larger boats, and at- 
tractions to be found in no other kind of aquatic sport. 
Canoeing, more than any other kind of sailing, rests 
squarely on the skill of the man in the boat. There is 
little difference in the construction or character of canoes 
within a given class, which throws the responsibility for 
victory or defeat on the canoeist to an extent which is 
true with no other kind of vessel. Supremacy in canoe 
management comes only with years of experience, but 
orce attained is a factor which can be depended upon to 
make good in all contests. There is no chance for an 
indifferent hand to win through the merits of a boat for 
whose workmanship he can claim no credit. 
On this account canoeing has a personal element which 
makes .it absorbing. It brings one into a closeness of 
touch with the water — sometimes more than a mere touch 
—which is its main charm. Many persons spend an after- 
noon on the water sitting in a wicker chair under the 
after deck awning of a trim steam yacht, and believe that 
they are. fond of the water. What they are really fond of 
are the chair and the shade and the breeze and other things 
which usually go with the excursion. 
The canoeist^ does not find his enjoyment of the water 
in that way. He is not a believer in homeopathic doses. 
He takes to the water in a spirit of comradeship for a 
rough-and : ready frolic. There is the same difference be- 
tween sailing a canoe and traveling on a steam yacht as 
between horseback riding and driving in a buggy. 
In canoe racing one does not wear a yachting cap and 
white duck trousers. He goes out in a costume which 
will serve him equally well in the water and out of it, 
balancing himself within reaching distance of its surface 
as his canoe skims the waves, conscious of, but indifferent 
to, the fact that a trifling accident or error of management 
may immediately eliminate this distance, turning the con- 
test for him into a swimming and not a canoe race. Of 
course, it is assumed that he can swim. Swimming 
should be regarded as a prerequisite to any kind of yacht- 
ing, but is an indisputable necessity in canoeing. 
To the spectator also canoe sailing offers some distinct 
advantages over other exhibitions of watermanship. The 
majority of yacht races are uninteresting to the observer 
on shore. To see the maneuvering of, the race and get 
into the spirit of the contest, it is necessary to be aboard 
one of the competitors or some official boat having the 
freedom of the course. At best the most one can usually 
expect to see is the finish, and often this is so scattered as 
to lose all the elements of a contest. With canoes it is 
different. The races are for short distances, usually not 
much over a mile, and are held on smooth water inshore, 
where they may be followed perfectly by the spectators' 
There is no long delay with the boats in the remote dis- 
tance or out of sight waiting for the finish. Several canoe 
races can be sailed while the vessels in a big yacht race 
are coming to the starting line, and a regatta of a dozen 
events can be concluded in less time than a single race 
among larger boats. Then, too, the unexpected is con- 
stantly happening m canoe races. This relieves any race 
from dullness and keeps the attention of the onlookers 
fixed on the contest from start to finish. 
Canoeing is naturally less popular in a seaboard, town 
than inland. The majority of expert canoeists are to be 
found away from the coast, usually on fresh water lakes 
and adaptable rivers. With so many other kinds of boat- 
ing and water sports, one is apt to be diverted toward 
something else unless he was brought up to it in another 
locality.— New York Post. 
Red Dragon C. C 
° N Saturday, Sept. io, the Red Dragon C. C, of 
Philadelphia, held the fall regatta of its 2ist racing 
season at the club house, Wissinoming, Pa. 
The ideal weather favored a large gathering, and the 
various events were well contested by amateur canoe- 
ists from different organizations along the Delaware 
River. The most interesting . event for the Red 
Dragons was the club trophy race. This is the half 
mile paddling championship of the club, and is always 
closely fought among its best blade handlers. All con- 
testants used the regulation racing model, Mr. Edward 
K. Merrill being the winner; time, 3:10. M D Wilt a 
close second. Maclister and Mitchell were the other 
entries. 
Mr. Merrill, the victor, is one of the younger mem- 
bers of the club, and he used a canoe of his own 
design and construction, thereby deserving more than 
usual credit. 
Other events of an exciting nature were the broom 
race, tilting tournament, double blade half-mile, and 
tandem single blade. In all but the double blade the 
Red Dragon members carried off the first prize. In 
1 u • i5 aces first and second prizes were offered, 
all being handsome and appropriate trophies to the 
lucky winners. The events and winners follow: 
Broom race— Won by E. K. Merrill; second, T. L 
Hammersly. Time, im. 
w CI r\ b \ r ,r? hy 'rX 2 mile — Won by E. K. Merrill; second 
W. D. Wilt. Time, 3:10. ... 
Tilting tournament— Won by Merrill and Wilt- 
second, Lewis and Hammersly. 
Double blade, y 2 mile— Won by H. C. Hammersly: 
second, W. D. Wilt. Time, 2:05. 
A/r Ta ",1 em single bIade > mile— Won by Wilt and 
Merrill; second, Hammersly and Tompkins. Time 
3:27. ' . ' 
The swimming, hand, paddling and tandem double 
A%: raCeS were called off on account of darkness. 
Officials: Starter, H. W. Fleishmann; timekeeper, 
J'red W. Noyes; judges, Joseph Edward Murray, Clif- 
ton T. Mitchell Will K. Park. 
Philadelphia, Pa , Sept. 15, 
WEB 
Park Island C C. 
T Some two hundred persons were present at the Park 
Island C. C., of Trenton, N. J., held at Park I si and on 
Monday, Sept. 5. The officials were: Starter. Arthur 
Wood; judges, D. B. Goodsell and William Holcombe; 
clerk, T. C. Moore; referee, D. B. Goodsell 
The summary follows: 
DOUBLE BLADES, TANDEM, LADY AND GENTLEMAN, % MILE 
1. C. W. Stark, Miss Wood, P. I. C. A. 
2. T. L Hammersly and wife, Monte Cristo C. C 
3. F. W. Donnelly and wife, P. I. C. A. 
SWIMMING RACE, OPEN, IOO YARDS. 
1. G. S. Morrisey, N. Y. C. C 
2. E. A. Stark. 
SWIMMING RACE, P. I. C. A. 
R. G. Lucas, P. I. C. A. 
J. A. Fritz, P. I. C. A. 
TILTING TOURNAMENT. 
Frederick Gilkyson, F. W. Donnelly. P. T. C. A 
P. K. Tompkins, D. W. Anders, Monte Cristo, 
1. 
2. 
1. 
2. 
C. C 
1. 
2. 
3- 
1. 
2. 
3- 
1. 
2. 
3- 
1. 
2. 
C. C 
3- 
1. 
2. 
3- 
1. 
C. c. 
2. 
3- 
1. 
2. 
3- 
BROOM RACE, IOO YARDS. 
W. B. Maddock, P. I. C. A. 
H. T. McNiece, P. I. C. A. 
G. S. Morrisey, N. Y. C. C. 
TANDEM OVERBOARD, IOO YARDS. 
Frederick Gilkyson, M. S. West, P. I. C A 
F. W. Donnelly, W. A. Furman. P. I. C A 
W. B. Maddock, C. R. Smith, P. I. C. A. 
DOUBLE BLADES, % MILE. 
Chas. W. Stark, P. I. C. A. 
M. D. Wilt, Red Dragon C. C. 
Geo. S. Morrisey, N. Y. C. C. 
DOUBLE BLADES, TANDEM, Y A MILE. 
C W. Stark, H. T. McNiece, P. I. C A 
F. W. Donnelly, P. I. C. A.; J. K. Hand, N. Y. 
H. A. Hill, M. C. Hill, P. I. C. A. 
SINGLE BLADES, % MILE 
M. D. Wilt, R. D. C. C. 
E. D. Anderson, P. I. C. A. 
G. S. Morrisey, N. Y. C. C. 
SINGLE BLADES, TANDEM, % MILE. 
P. K. Tompkins, D. W. Andrews, Monte Cristo 
H. P. Moorhead, C. W. Stark, P. I C A 
F. W. Donnelly, H, T. McNiece, P. I. C. A. 
HAND PADDLING, IOO YARDS. 
E. D. Anderson, P. Q. C. A 
H. A. Hill, P. Q. C. A. 
Chas. R. Smith, P. Q. C. A. 
CANOEING NEWS NOTES. 
Canoes Sold to the Hawaiian Islands.— Two of the 
cruising class canoes designed by Daniel B. Goodsell in 
1903, have been sold to sportsmen in the Hawaiian Islands 
It they prove satisfactory, a number of others will be 
tiuilt. One of the creations captured the Elliot trophy this 
year at the annual meet of the Atlantic Division of the 
American Canoe Association. The boats are 17ft over 
all, 13ft. 9 in. on the waterline, 3ft. 6in. beam, and $in 
draft, i hey are designed to a displacement of 52 pounds 
and carry 140 square feet of canvas. The two which have 
been sold are to be shipped by rail to San Francisco, and 
will go from there by steamer to their new destuiation.— 
Brooklyn Eagle. 
The National Foxhunters' Association. 
President Wm. Wade has sent out the following cir- 
cular relative to suitable localities for the annual meets: 
I<or some years it has been impressed upon members 
u , National Foxhunters' Association that a trial 
should be held somewhere outside of Kentucky, and this 
leehng is quite as prevalent among Kentucky members 
as among those of other States. It should go without- 
saying that but for the vigorous support of Kentucky, 
both in membership and entries, the association would 
have fallen to pieces long since, and members outside the 
Mate of Kentucky owe Kentucky members much for 
their work. 
, ' iB " t , still » it is not well that the National Association 
should be set down as purely an institution of one State 
no matter where that State may be, and to keep the idea 
alive that ours is a National Association, we must have 
meets outside Kentucky now and then. 
; "Therefore, I would be glad if you would express your 
views and your suggestions of suitable localities in States 
neighboring to Kentucky. c * 
"The essential requirements for a meet are, foxes 
reasonably plenty; sufficient and good accommodations 
for those attending the meet; that horses fit for hunting 
are readily obtainable; that the country be rea n v 
open, and that the point is on some through line of rail 
road running through cars past that point As an ilk,! 
m^ 1 ? 1 ,, ° pomt ' an y such station on the C & O 
Norfolk & Western or Southern railroads in VirsiruY 
western North Carolina, or Tennessee would U right! 
