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SEVENTY-FOOT POWER HOUSEBOAT-— OUTBOARD PROFILE AND CABIN PLAN 
Designed by Swasey, Raymond & Page. 
yacht switchboards, special electric fixtures and electric 
storage batteries. 
Douglas Manufacturing Company, 96 Church street. 
New York, will occupy booth 15, trimmed with green 
denim. They will show their stuffed animal group and a 
rhoving picture cabinet illustrating graphically the use of 
New-Skin, and a demonstration of its application. 
Bird, Jones & Kenyon, Utica, N. Y., manufacturers of 
Duxbak sportsmen's clothing, will show a full line of 
Duxbak goods made up in business vests, cartridge vests, 
ladies' outing coats and skirts. They will also have a 
lirie of fine English corduroy double-breasted coats lined 
with Duxbak which can be worn either side out, the cor- 
duroy side for the sportsman in town or city, and the 
Duxbak side when the showers come. A Norfolk coat 
and other sportsmen's novelties will be shown. 
The Siegel-Cooper Co. exhibit an i8ft. Pierce launch 
completely fitted out at a popular price. In the 
22 ft. launch of the Pierce exhibit is shown en- 
tirely a new idea as to the fitting up of a launch. This 
boat has a zVi horsepower motor situated in the center 
of the boat, with seats running around the back of the 
engine, covered with pantasote cushions, and forward 
of the engine are six cane-seated chairs attached to the 
sides of the boat, when not in use these can be folded 
down flat and put out of the way. This boat has 
proven quite an attraction when tried in the West last 
season, and it is not alone comfortable and attractive, 
but the extra room given by the turning down of the 
seats should be quite a taking point. The Siegel- 
Cooper Co. booth is situated in the arena of the garden 
immediately to the left of the entrance. One boat is 
in the large lake for demonstration purposes. 
It is the intention of the Canadian Pacific Railway 
to illustrate in their exhibit, life in the backwoods of 
Canada. This is attracting an ever-increasing share 
of attention from the sportsmen of the United States. 
A large space has been taken for a forest scene, as 
nearly as possible like the real thing will be shown. 
Northern evergreen trees will be set up, giving a true 
forest aspect to the exhibit, in the midst of which will 
be erected a genuine Indian tepee made of buffalo skin, 
and one of the very few of this kind that are still in 
use. Another tepee will also be shown, which is a 
medicine lodge of the Stoney Indians. Details are all 
in evidence as to its having been used for some years 
by the Stoney Indians. It is their Temple of Worship. 
Smaller tents will be placed among the trees. In each 
one will be found a complete camp outfit, and these 
outfits have been in actual use in the woods. Fishing 
and shooting exhibits, including some very beautiful 
views taken in the wilds, and shown, in bromide en- 
largements, will be displayed. In every possible par- 
ticular nature will be followed, and the Canadian back- 
woods, with all their charms, brought to New York. 
The illusion will be well sustained by the presence of 
real guides, both white men and Indians, dressed in 
characteristic fashion, and ready to give information 
as to the particular section of the country from which 
they come. Two of these guides hail from the Rockies, 
where they have done good work in giving tourists, 
during the past summer, the best of sport. These 
guides have with them an exhibit containing examples 
of Stoney Indian work, which cannot fail to interest. 
There are three guides from the Mississagua country. 
All know and are able to talk upon the wonderful sport- 
ing country through which the Mississagua, the best 
of canoeing rivers, flows. Carrying bags for campers 
of a new and most efficient kind, designed and brought 
out as a result of his own personal experience by Mr. 
L. O. Armstrong, of Montreal, are also included. ■ The 
vvhole exhibit has been devised and arranged, and is 
under the superlntendance of Mr. L. O. Armstrong, the 
tourist agent of the Caiiadian Pgcific Railway; ■ 
William Roche, 52 Park Place, New York, expects to 
have an exhibit of coils, plugs and batteries. The high 
tension "fire-ball" coil, mica and porcelain insulated plug, 
and the standard and auto gas batteries made and con- 
trolled by him will make an interesting exhibit, especially 
to those interested in marine jump spark ignition. 
E. H. Godshalk & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., will show the 
famous little boat Nada on a cradle, probably the fastest 
boat of her length last season. Her trophies are also ex- 
hibited. In the lagoon they will have a 20ft. mahogany 
3'acht tender with a 15 horse-power Giant gasolene en- 
gine, weighing complete but 1,200 pounds, capable of do- 
ing 14 miles per hour. A 60-70 horsepower model B 
engine weighing 680 pounds complete. Four sizes model 
A are shown, 5, 10, 15 and 20 horsepower ; i, 2, 3 and 4 
cylinders respectively, all of the two-cycle type. 
American Electric Novelty and Manufacturing Com- 
pany, Hudson, Spring and Vandam streets, New York, 
in rddition to a full line of Ever Ready batteries, flash- 
lights, etc., they will give a complete demonstration of 
the goods they manufacture. 
D. P. Van Gorden, Orange, N. J., will have, as usual, 
a full line of rustic work, benches, bird-houses, chairs, 
vases, etc. His exhibit always attracts attention. 
G. W. Cole Company, 141 -5 Broadway, New York, will 
show but the single article they manufacture — "3 in 
One Oil." The extensive use of this oil, and its wonder- 
ful sale has been brought about by patient, judicious ad- 
vertising and actual merit combined. It is an absolute 
rust preventer, and an excellent gun oil. 
Foster Rubber Company, Boston, Mass., manufacturers 
of the Foster rubber heels, will have a complete exhibit 
of such goods as they sell. 
Annual Meeting of the Gloucester Y. C. — The 
Gloucester Y. C, of Gloucester, N. J., held its annual 
meeting on the evening of February 6. Commodore 
Benjamin Wilson was named for re-election, but declined 
to serve, so the election of a commodore was deferred 
for one month, and in the meantime efforts will be made 
to have him reconsider his decision. The other officers 
elected were: Vice-Com., William Lowry; Rear-Com., 
Robert McDonald ; Recording Sec'y, George Van Fossen ; 
Financial Sec'y, Frank Smith; Treas., Henry Toland; 
Trustees — George Kurtz, Washington Shaw, John Fitz- 
maurice; Measurei-s — Americus Brinton, Jesse Giberson, 
George S. Cattell. 
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Brooklyn Y. C. Annual Meeting.— At the annual 
meeting of the Brooklyn Y. C, held on Wednesday even- 
ing, February 8, the following officers were elected : 
Com., Samuel S. Fontaine; Vice-Com., A. C. Soper; 
Rear-Com., John Lewis; Treas., Willard Graham; Sec'y, 
Frank W. Bradford; Meas., W. H. Griffin; Trustees, for 
three years, Cornelius Furguson, Charles A. Kelly, John 
E. Haviland ; for two years, Hollis E. Cooley ; Regatta 
Committee— D. J. Whitlock, G. Curtis Gillespie, Sidney 
Baker; Committee on Membership — N. T. Cory, Thomas 
J. Moore, Thomas F. Diack; Committee on Nominations 
—Albert B. Voorhees, Jr., Walter D. Haviland, Edward 
E. Hutchings. 
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Stamford-Corinthian Y. C. Officers. — At a recent 
meeting of the Corinthian Y. C. of Stamford, the follow- 
ing officers were elected: Com., James H. Ferris; Vice- 
Com., Belden B. Brown; Rear-Com., Harry Bell; Sec'y, 
Charles H. Keteltas; Treas., O. James Stewart; Chap- 
lain, R. M. Losey ; Fleet Surgeon, F. J. Rogers, M.D. ; 
M:eas., P. W. Cuddy ; Regatta Committee— Harry S. 
Hart, Mansfield Toms and Harry B. Dayton; Power 
Boat Race Committee— Arthur Bradley, Williain J/Fjeiii^ 
ing and T, W, Havee, 
A 70-Foot Power Houseboat. 
The design of the motor houseboat, illustrated here- 
with, combines some unique and unusual features, 
among them being the stern, which is cut off square, 
suggesting the small power tender rather than the 
good sized houseboat. The client for whom Messrs. 
Swasey, Raymond & Page made the design put a re- 
striction on over all length, and in order to obtain 
the necessary amount of displacement and interior 
room, overhangs were abandoned, and the boat is the 
same length over all as she is on the waterline. She- 
is 70ft. long, i6ft. extreme breadth and 2ft. loin draft. 
The boat is to be built of steel throughout and the 
sides of the hull are carried up to form the cabin house. 
The rail is carried all around, and this gives the needed 
break in order to reduce the apparent height. 
The roof of the cabin house is utilized as the promen- 
ade deck. It is i6ft. wide and for a length of 46ft it 
is unobstructed except for the companionway. An 
iron rail extends around the edge, and heavy iron 
stanchions support an awning, which is practically" per- 
manent, as it is not intended to take down except under 
trying conditions. 
A companionway 3ft. wide on the port side leads 
directly into the after end of the main saloon, which 
room is 15ft. square. On each side are two windows, 
and additional light and air are obtained from the 
alcoves located on each side of the wheel house. These 
alcoves are inclosed in heavy plate glass and are in- 
tended for use as lookouts for the owner in inclement 
and boisterous weather. By stepping into one of these 
alcoves one can see at a glance what is going on 
outside, without exposing himself in any way. Access 
to the fo rward deck and the wheel house is had 
from the starboard alcove, while the one to port is 
fitted with book shelves and is used as a sort of library. 
The wheel house is 4ft. by sft. The floor is raised, 
so that the helmsman may have an absolutely unob- 
structed view in every direction. The vessel is handled 
at all times from the wheel house, and on top of it 
there is a powerful searchlight. 
The main saloon is comfortably fitted. On the port 
side, close to the library alcove, is a transom. Op- 
posite is another transom which returns around the 
after bulkhead as far as the passageway. In this cor- 
ner is placed the dining table, at which seven persons 
can be served comfortably. The piano is aft, and placed 
against the wheel house partition is an open fireplace, 
so that the dampness can be overcome in continued 
foggy or rainy weather. The location of the saloon 
and the arrangements made for the ventilation give 
assurance that it will be cool and comfortable on the 
hottest day, even though the boat may remain at 
anchor. 
On the port side adjoining the saloon is the butler's 
pantry, 3ft. by 3ft. 6in. The cabin china is kept here, 
as well as the linen, and a small ice box placed under 
the companionway is reached from the pantry. 
Proceeding aft, one finds two staterooms with a bath 
between. The staterooms are each 6ft. by 6ft 6in 
while the bath is sft. 6in. by 6ft. Both of the state- 
rooms are fitted alike, with one exception— the after 
one having an upper berth. One window in each of 
these rooms affords the requisite amount of air and 
sunlight. The bathroon can be reached directly from 
each of the rooms, as well as from the passageway 
which is 2ft. 6in. wide. ' 
On the starboard side opposite are two more state- 
rooms and a bath. The bath is the same size, but the 
staterooms are considerably lai-ger, being 6ft. by Sft, 
Both these rooms are fitted with iron beds desk 
loi.ins-e, easy chair, etc. There i.s a window in 'each 
