May 20, igos-l 
Across Nova Scotia in Canoes. 
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Lunch was the first consideration, however, so we 
quickly set about preparing it, choosing the things that 
would take the shortest time to cook. The general 
spirit of the dinner party would have reminded one of 
-a collection of wild animals after possibly a three 
days' fast. The meal dispelled all this, however, our 
spirits quickly revived, and we proceeded to take things 
easily, rambling about the place and watching a large 
party of three sportsmen, their families and an army 
of guides break up a camp which they had used for the 
past two weeks as headquarters. The Scribe had quite 
a talk with the head man of the party, and managed 
to snipe a few onions. They had a great box of 
cleaned, fresh trout packed in leaves to carry with them 
over to the Port Medway River, where they were go- 
ing to try the salmon fishing. They were very pleasant 
people; and told us they hailed from the neighborhood 
of Boston. They had used poles for slinging their 
sleeping bags off the ground, and had a very com- 
fortable lookmg camp. 
The dam at the Indian Gardens was the first one we 
had encountered, and was quite a substantial affair. It 
was possibly 15ft. high, and had numerous sluice gates 
and a center opening through which the entire volume 
poured. There was no spillway to this dam, and we dis- 
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Scribe had managed to catch one of the large trout 
which were plainly to be seen swimming around in the 
clear water below, directly alongside of the rapid cur- 
rent. We took our leave of the camping party, and 
were sorry to leave the Indian Gardens behind us, as 
they were an ideal spot for camping, and we would 
have liked to spend several days there exploring the 
surrounding country. This point is used as a head- 
quarters by the lumbermen during the active season, 
and Louis told us a number of anecdotes of the place, 
describing in his slow, disjointed way, the great camps 
that spread around over the open clearing. A number 
of the cook boats were even then drawn up high and 
dry along the shore at the lower end of the lake. 
Louis was employed on one of these several seasons 
ago, and told us of the difficulties they had getting these 
unruly boats up to the head waters, where the lumber- 
men were working. In some cases they would even 
have to work them up the rapids, but the most trouble 
was with the floating ice-floes on the lakes. 
The two boats started jauntily of? from the Indian 
Gardens and dropped into the quick current commenc- 
ing a short distance below the wide pool under the 
dam. They had not gone more than 500 yards, how- 
ever, before the big boat was suddenly hung up by a 
hidden obstacle while passing through a fairly swift 
current, where there seemed to be plenty of water. 
Louis was in the waist of the boat, and announced that 
the obstacle was directly under him. We prodded 
around with our paddles and found plenty of water 
under the boat, and were a good deal puzzled to know 
what was holding us. We knew we had struck some- 
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BETWEEN THE LAKES — LIVERPOOL CHAIN. 
puted sometimes as to the wisdom of carrying the 
boats over, rather than attempting to shoot the passage. 
There was a chute of some 10 or isft. drop through 
the central opening, and the waters poured through 
with such force that it was heaped up and thrown to- 
gether in the shape of a ridge as it went down, and 
this ridge broke up at the foot of the drop into a suc- 
cession of great waves, possibly 3 or 4ft. high. There 
seemed to be no trouble beyond, after the force of the 
water had been spent in the eddy below the dam, and 
we came to the conclusion that we would try it, and if 
the boats happened to capsize or swamp going through 
the chute, there would be little danger if the crew hung 
on to the boat and swam- through to the quiet water. 
We accordingly carried the duffle around, so as to have 
the boats empty, and Arthur and Louis were the first 
to try the passage. Carl and the Scribe took up 
positions on the dam above the open space, and had the 
cameras focused ready to catch them as they took the 
drop. In the mean time, Chas. O. had been getting 
his boat ready, and one of the camping party — most 
of whom had come down to see the excitement — asked 
us if the "other half-breed" was going to shoot the 
dam alone, meaning, of course, Chas. O. This was 
one on Chas. as his appearance was rather forbidding, 
and he was forthwith named the "half-breed," which ap- 
pellation stuck to him the rest of the trip. 
Arthur and Louis knelt in the bottom of the big 
canoe, with Louis at the stern, and ran quickly down 
to the chute. H. N. T. was lucky enough to catch 
them with his camera just as they took the drop, and 
Carl snapped them a few seconds later as they were 
shooting through the waves below. They came through 
with great speed, and Arthur was almost lost to sight 
in the spray when they struck the first wave at the 
foot of the chute. They pounded through the lower 
waves without mishap, throwing the water high on 
either side and shipping quite a little of it, so that 
Arthur was pretty well soaked by the time they drove 
the canoe out of the current, into the back water be- 
hind the dam. A minute or two later, Charles came 
through alone, kneeling in the stern of the boat, and 
made a little better trip, as his canoe was not weighted 
in the bow and jumped through the waves without 
shipping much water. The photographers were ready 
and got two more views as he passed through. 
Both boats drew around to the other side of the 
dam, and everything was loaded aboard, not before the 
thing pretty hard, as we found a little water leaking in, 
but could not tell where the trouble was, as the bags 
and duffle covered the bottom of the boat completely 
there. Finally Arthur managed to work the boat off 
by getting out into the water and lifting it around, and 
as we slid clear we found it was a long heavy iron 
spike, projecting from some lumber in the bed of the 
stream, a very dangerous obstacle. Our boat was tak- 
ing in water pretty fast, so we ran ashore at a likely 
looking camping spot not more than a mile below the 
Indian Gardens, and we decided to make this our night's 
stopping place. 
This was one of the most comfortable camps we had, 
on a low, flat stretch of bank, at the foot of a steep 
slope heavily covered with trees. A short distance above 
the camp was a stretch of rapids, called the "Ledges," 
and the water opposite to us was quite swift. After the 
camp had been pitched, we tried the fishing just below 
the rapids above camp and had very good sport. Here 
the Scribe caught the first grilse, or young salmon. 
A little later all hands went in swimming, experiencing 
some annoyance from black flies, which, fortunately, 
were not very numerous. We found that our canoe 
was not very badly damaged, but decided to wait 
until the next morning for the boat to dry before 
patching it. 
After supper we rigged up the large camera, and 
tried to take a flashlight view of the camp. Louis at- 
tended to squeezing the bulb, and must have bungled 
it somehow, as the photograph never came out. The 
weather was still fine and cool, with no sign of rain 
all day. This camp was called the "Porcupine Camp" 
for obvious reasons, and was noted for the excellent 
fishing we had in the river directly above and in front 
of it. We tried white flies at dusk, with considerable 
success, landing several fine trout from the rocks with- 
in casting distance of the camp-fire. Our tent was well 
shaded by the trees, and the scenery up and down the 
river was very wild and beautiful. All hands turned in 
about half past nine, and after various grunts of satis- 
faction, quickly dropped of? to sleep. 
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Atlantic Division Meet. 
As a guide to Atlantic Division members the following- informa- 
tion regarding the meet of the Atlantic Division, to be held at 
Park Island, Trenton, N. J., May 27-31; and the cruise from 
Easton, Pa., to Trenton, has been collated by the vice-commo- 
dore and purser. 
The camp will open May 27 at Park Island, situated about two 
miles above Trenton. Members coming from out of town can 
make connection via Belvidere Division, Penn. R. R. to the 
Asylum Station, which is opposite the camp, or take trolley to 
the Trenton Canoe Club at Cadwallader Place and paddle up 
from there, or walk to ferry opposite island, about one mile. 
Both clubs have Bell telephone connections. 
As to- quarters, there are besides the club house, some thirty 
tents erected on board floors, belonging to members, and we 
will be well prepared to take care of men from out of town, as 
_ a large consignment of cots and blankets have been arranged for. 
'A caterer wilt furnish the mess at the usual rate of $1.50 per day. 
Everything possible will be done to lessen the labor usually 
necessary when preparing for an outing of this kind, and to mem- 
bers bringing their own outfits excellent sites will be given. 
Non-members may attend the cruise and meet when accompany- 
ing members, and upon conditions mentioned in the by-laws of 
the A. C. A. 
The vice-commodore expects to remain in camp all of the 
time, and will prepare some attractive trips and entertainment 
for those who come to camp for Saturday and Sunday. 
Monday evening the Park Islanders will give a camp-fire, etc., 
on the lawn, where all can get together and talk it over. Should 
the evening prove stormy, the club house is amply large to 
shelter all, and a hearth-fire can be substituted. 
Annual Meettag4 
The annual meeting of the Division for the election of officers 
and transaction of other business, will be held in the club house 
Monday evening, May 29. 
The Cfofse. 
The Delaware River for the 50 miles from Easton to Trenton 
possesses great advantages to the canoeist in being accessible at 
various points along the Pennsylvania Railroad, and being a 
swift stream, running through beautiful country from the foot 
of the mountains to the low, rolling, farming districts above 
Trenton. There are ripples and rapids in succession which the 
amateur even may safely run in an ordinary open 16x'30 paddling 
canoe, and some of the liveliest water to be desired by the ex- 
perienced cruiser in decked canoes may be found at Bull's 
Island, Well's and Scudder's Falls, all of which can be safely 
passed around in the spring when the water is high. 
Members wishing to join the cruise should notify Mr. Stark 
before the 23d and meet at the United States Hotel, Easton, Pa., 
Saturday evening, May 27. There will, no doubt, be a number 
on hand early in the afternoon to look after canoes arid prepare 
for the start early Sunday morning. Frenchtown is the place 
scheduled for dinner. After an hour's rest we will proceed to 
Lambertville, where the night will be spent. Monday morning, 
after taking the side channel around Well's Falls just below 
town, there will be plenty of time left to get down to the camp 
before lunch. 
Lodging and meals will be arranged for at the hotels en route, 
and for those preferring to tent out, camp sites may be found 
adjacent to the stopping places. 
, For members desiring a partner with or without canoe for the 
cruise we will endeavor to make up tandem crews on application. 
If a cruise of one day longer is desired, ship to Delaware 
^yater Gap, Pa. ; in the thirty extra miles there are many ex- 
citing rapids, of which full details will be furnished on applica- 
tion to headquarters. Three days, mostly paddling through ordi- 
nary current, can be had shipping to Port Jervis, N. Y., and so 
on, up to ten days extra, which would take you to Hancock or 
Arkville, N. Y., on the headwaters. 
Outfit. 
As to outfits: Two men can make the trip in an open paddling 
canoe, each carrying a waterproof duffle bag with change of 
clothing and a rubber poncho, which comes in useful many 
times. Each boat should carry a 30ft. painter and sponge; and 
it is generally advisable to put a quart of water or so in the 
canoe before shipping, as it prevents shrinkage while in the 
cars. 
Transp rtation. 
Members from New York and vicinity desiring to ship canoes 
for the cruise are advised to consult with the local committee- 
men and arrange to have canoes and duffle shipped as freight 
early in the week, via eitheir the Central Railroad of New Jersey, 
or Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, marked "Care 
of Charles W. Stark, to be held until called for, Phillipsburg. 
N. J." Prepay all charges to save trotible Sunday morning. 
When a number arrange to ship together agents will be willing 
to assign a large car, thus lessening the liability of damage. 
Pack duffle in separate packages, as it enables the canoes being 
handled easier and does not strain them if poorly placed in car. 
Members from points below Trenton will ship via river steamers 
or Pennsylvania Railroad, market "Jos. O. Rickey, Trenton, 
N. J. — forward to Phillipsburg, N. J." Trenton men should 
also arrange with him for space in car to leave there the 24th. 
Canoes and duffle intended for the meet only should be ad- 
dressed care of Jos. O. Rickey,- Trenton, N. J., and marked 
"Trenton Canoe Club," or "Park Island," as desired. Express 
matter should be addressed in the same way. . Notify Mr. 
Rickey immediately upon shipment. 
The Pennsylvania Railroad, under circular letter to agents dated 
Dec. 18, 1890, will carry canoes as excess baggage when ac- 
companied by owner, if arranged for beforehand. 
Regatta Evenfs. 
The Regatta Committee have prepared a programme of i/^-mile 
races, to be called at 10 A. M., Tuesday. From the list given 
below it will be seen that there are enough to furnish consider- 
able sport, and not detain visitors wishing to pack up early in 
the afternoon: 
1. Maclister trophy; one man, double blades. 
*2. Tail-end race. 
3. Tandem, single blades. 
*4. Tandem, double blades. 
*5. One man, single blades. 
*6. Tandem, single blades, standing. ' 
The A. C. A. racing rules are to govern all races, except events 
marked (*), ill which no canoe of less than 601bs., including 
floor boards, will be allowed; the committee will weigh all canoes 
In the tail-end race, contestants shall sit or kneel between 
the end of the canoe and the thwart, or seat nearest the end, 
and shall use a single-blade paddle. 
Any canoe may be entered in one or more races by the owner; 
or by any other member with the owner's permission. 
The Atlantic Division sailing trophy will be contested at the 
general meet. First and second prizes of novel designs, now being 
prepared, will be awarded in all events. 
The committee solicit subscriptions to the regatta fund. 
Conclusion. 
As Trenton and Park Island are easy of access, we trust that 
members will take this time to visit us, as no efforts will be 
spared to make the meet a success. If you cannot come for the 
entire meet or take in the entire cruise, come with us for a 
day, as we anticipate meeting a large number of members during 
the three days. 
Correspondence and early notice of intention to be present 
is earnestly solicited. Wm. A. Furman, Vice-Com. 
Offxers and Committees, Atlantic Division. 
Vice-Commodore— Wm. A. Furman, 846 Berkley avenue, 
Trenton, N. J. 
Rear-Commodore— Frank C. Hoyt, 57 Broadway, New York city. 
Purser— Charles W. Stark, 23 W. State street., Trenton, N. T. 
Executive Committee— E. M. Underbill, "yonkers, N. Y.; L. C. 
Kretzmer, Schepp Building, New York city; M. D. Wilt, 721 N. 
Front street, Phila, Pa. 
Camp Site Committee— A. H. Wood, Chairman; H. M. Lee. 
Chas. F. Flildebrecht, Trenton, N. J. 
Regatta Committee— M. D. Wilt, Chairman, 721 N. Front 
street, Phila., Pa.; E. T. Keyser, New York city; A. F. Lutze 
Trenton, N. J. ' , ' 
Transportation Committee— Jos. O. Rickey, Chairman, Trenton 
N. J.; F. C. Hoyt, M. Ohlmeyer, New York city; W n' 
Stanley, Brooklyn; E. M. Underbill, Yonkers; C T. Mitchell' 
Phila.; H. T. McNiece, Trenton, N. J. ^vxucnen. 
Entertainment Committee— Wm. B. Maddock, Chairman Tren- 
ton, N. J.; M. S. West, Frederick Gilkyson, F. W. Donnelly. 
W. A. Holcomb, G. M. Wallington, Trenton, N. j. 
