FOREST IAND STREAM. 
which pofnt was as yet far frora view. Of course the cap- 
tnius and many of the privates knew pretty well where 
tins was. bhots were heard every now and then along the 
line as the grouse, as they whirred up from the tall grass, 
or a fox, scudded off in the distance. Then we had 
glimpses of lnrger game disappearing over the knolls of 
the rolling prairie, and word ran along the line that several 
deer were ahead; then a wolf or two was signalled, and 
the excitement increased. The orders came along more 
frequently— “hurry up', hurry up." With hearts beating 
wildly, and nerves strung to the highest pitch, we came in 
view of the flng, and then of the advancing portion of the 
other side of the circle far in the distance. 
We could see the affrighted animals— deer, wolves and 
foxes — hurrying hither aud thither, while hundreds of 
grouse were charging back over our heads. Shots were 
following thick and fast, the excitement growiug more in- 
tense as the shouts and yells along the line grew more 
hoarse and vigorous. The captains, riding as for life, 
shouted "close up, close up;" th? deer will break in a min- 
ute." Aud so they did. Here they come, us a dozen 
charged down on a broken spot lu the line. Like sheep, 
they all came following their leader. Several were killed 
bu: the most of them went by like a whirlwind, bounding 
clear over our heads. One fell some twenty rods back of 
the line, carrying with him a musket, to which was at- 
tached a bayonet. The deer jumped over the man, but as 
it went by he made a thrust, and fortunately penetrated 
the animal's side; but so great wns its speed that it tore 
the whole tiling from the man’s hands and ran the distance 
named before it fell. This was said to have been an actual 
occurrence. 
As we approached nearer, word came along the line to 
cease firing, as it was becoming dangerous, ft was astou- 
l.shing to me that during so much reckless excitement more 
casualties do not occur. This time we got off with one 
iiiuu having a bullet in his leg, and another bad liis horse 
shot from under him. 
On one side, to the left of the flag staff for some dis- 
tance, was a slough, or at least a large indentation in the 
prairie. This wus the centre. We were ordered not to 
** re °lher shot until word should be given, when we 
should have closed up to the rim of this bowl on the plain, 
something like a quarter of a mile in diameter. As we got 
over the knoll, and looked across at the other side of ex- 
cited faces, and then down below, what a sight was before 
us! A dozen or more tawny, dirty, lauk looking creatures 
rushed here and there in wild confusion, and with lolling 
tongues and protruding eyes sought iu vain to escape; but 
no mercy wus shown the cowardly lamb stealers. Soon 
the word came, "Give it to them,” and a hundred guns 
belched forth their contents at the panting victims. In a 
short half hour all were down, and the hunt was over; but 
not so tlie fun. Theu commenced the greetings and hearty 
hand shakes among the boys, and cheers for this and that 
hero who had distinguished himself iu the hunt. A wagon 
drove on the ground from some mysterioifs quarter, having 
as cargo a barrel of nietheglin (honey whiskey), and an- 
other loaded with beer, pies, and huge cakes of ginger- 
bread, orange yellow, and ribbed (“rock ribbed and ancient 
• as the sun, I came near saying), as we used to see it in our 
earlier days of "general trainin’." 
After shooting the flag down, which seemed always to be 
the first thing, targets were put up, and the off hand shoot- 
ers tried their hand, or rings were formed here and there, 
and famous wrestlers essayed to win new laurels or suc- 
cumb to better men. The boys were out for a day’s sport, 
and they had it, for all was jollity and genuine enjoyment. 
If those honest, rugged frontiersmen don’t know how to 
do the thing up, and do it well, nobody does. 
The shades of night were falling fast as we turned our 
faces homeward, straggling along in groups across the 
prairie. Many of the boys had pelts on their backs, or the 
entire carcass of a vttlpia or a reynard behind them on 
their horses. What a long, tiresome tramp for some of 
them going home that night after all the excitement. But 
few regretted having been a participant in the hunt. I did 
not for one. Ahl those were good old days in "Illinoyl" 
Would that I could live them over agaiul 
Jacobstaff. 
TO CANADA FOR 
For Forest and Stream. 
FIFTY DOLLARS. 
THE MEGANTIC DISTRICT. 
$21.65. Weill twenty- 
O TTT? P„,| D , flve pounds each of self-raisiug flour and Indian meal; 
uuiriend f red Beverly, has given us, in a most fifty pounds of flour may bo substituted, but I would re- 
plcnsantly written article, entitled "Florida for On., commend the meal, to those who do not dislike it, as being 
. • , -— .... - - healthier; say, for the meal and flour, $2. Then we want ten 
party going into the woods for the first time, and it is so pounds of cut loaf sugar at $1.20, und one pound of tea or 
' iat U wil1 bear rc P elition ( though in a J about five pounds of coffee; the tea would cost about eighty 
trouble of the trip. A sportsman who is much more 
familiar with this region than the writer, and who spent 
the most of one bummer in exploring the streams and lakes 
m the vicinity of Luke Megan tie und the sources of the 
Uiandiere, informs me that lie was most richly rewarded 
for his tune spent, and that in many nameless streams and 
lakes tlie sport was superb. However, I do not propose 
for the sum of fifty dollars to lead the reader Into the 
wilder regions of this country, but will remark, en passant 
that the adventurous voyager may, by taking a light skiff 
at Sherbrooke, penetrate by a little perseverance to the 
sources of the St. Francis, but of the sport to bo obtained 
on su.-h a trip I cannot, personally, give any assurance. I 
will assume os an objective point the Brompton chain of 
lakes, as there are various other points which may be 
reached at about the same expense. These lakes, about ten 
or twelve in number, are situated in tlie midst of a perfect 
wilderness of hills; indeed, so broken is the contour of the 
ground, they can only be reached by oue road, and that 
one runs at an average angle of 45* to tno horizon Tlie 
larger lakes contain the finest "lunge" or lake trout, and 
some of the smaller ones abouud with brook trout and 
bass. At the foot of the largest lake there is a mill, but 
this 19 about the only building iu a circuit of miles, ami the 
sportsman may easily imagine himself in a perfect wilder- 
ness. Lake Massawippi, on the line of the Fassuinpaic 
railroad, also abounds with fish, and can be reached at a 
less expense than Brompton or similar lakes, but all sup- 
plies would have to be shipped from Sherbrooke, Sirnustcnd 
or Montreal to We9t Hatley. There are numberless small 
streams and lakes lying to the west of Lake Memphrema 
gog and ihe Brompton Lakes, on which a party might make 
their camp, aud from whence there might be excursions to 
the surrounding lakes and streams. Numbers of these 
small streams, streams that oue could jump across, contain 
trout weighing fully a pound. One need be careful, how- 
ever, as, unless tlie ground be open, there is danger of 
breaking the tip of the rod. One of these streams f have 
cause to remember, as by its side lies the last tip of my last 
rod. How it happened I shull not waste time by describ- 
ing, but will proceed af once to the subject of this article 
The most convenient point of departure for the Brompton 
Lakes is Sherbrooke, but they may be reached by way of 
Magog, if preferable; and on the way from tlie latter place 
the sportsman may, if he so will, test the waters of the 
almost bottomless lake that lies at the foot of Mount 
Orford. Before starting there are, however, some neces- 
saries to be gathered together Tor the trip, and I will sup 
pose the intending voyager to be provided with a trout rod 
u bass rod, or a rod a medium between the two, one or two 
spoons and an artificial minnow, a few fiies.a strong line and a 
few large hooks for "lunge.” He will also do well to provide 
himself with a pocket compass and to read the urticles ou 
woodcraft that liuve from time to time appeared in Forest 
and Stream. Of primary importance is tlie tent. This 
can be made by the parties themselves, if so disposed, ami 
by using yard-wide, strong twilled cotton the expeuso for a 
tent to bold four should not exceed ubout $8. For a party 
of four, I would recommend a tent 8x10 feet and seven feet 
high, with three feet walls, which would require about 
thirty yards of cloth. A strong rope, to be used as a ridge 
pole, to be provided in addition to tlie ordinary ropes. If 
the parties have not a tent of their own, and do not care 
to make one, one can be ordered in Montreal of Thomas 
Sonne & Bro., No. 13 Common street. The price for a 
good teut of white cotton drilling will be $12 of a size to 
accommodate four persons, and $10 for a size to accommo- 
date two. “Hunter’s tents,” 6x6, cost about $8, and 
Messrs. Sonne expect to be able to manufacture a stiil 
cheaper grade of tents for fishing and shooting parties 
and any party who might desire to visit Montreal, and to 
purchase their supplies here, could have a tent made to 
order at a few hours notice, if there were none on hand 
Let us say for tent, $10; then, for two pairs of blaukelaj 
$4. Blankets can be bought in Montreal from $1.25 to $3 
per pair; a really good article being furnished at the latter 
price, and a useful one for $2. Two rubber blankets, such 
as can be bought in Boston for $1.60 each, though not 
necessary, would be found convenient. A poncho would 
be still more serviceable. Then a bake-kettle, about a foot 
in diameter, a frying pan with a long handle; a tin tea or 
coffee pot and a hatchet; the whole costing about $3. 
Matches, which should always be kept while in camp, iu a 
wide-mouthed bottle; soup, candles, two pounds puraflue 
128., salve, liniment and court plaster, say $1,65. Let me 
see! How much have we spent? 
SS& S 4c - ,b * “*■" 
sumnX" , ni , ilm» r i Ulr0 i' Ul 1 far ? 1 l,HVC f iven thow of the Pas- 
travfl|nir 1 fo ?'ii US W"? u ‘° mo> * direct route, and partial 
thooxeunUm* rat™ }?V al ' couW “‘emsdve. “f 
issued for t?? i Newport; return tickets being 
to Sherbrooke und °? u * 10 Newport, thence 
the sail up thelakn and'™ i >y M«ROg; thus enjoying 
Um cveiSgiVaiS 140 “ l , N °7: orl ,D "*■'<>* tS 
I have assumed the SvMer “l 1 ? «° nn «cilon that 
»m b,xr„ *“• 
would do K! <>r ca,n P lb* intending camper 
ss& 
S' " r "T i r ' ;d ' rXi 
a< l ‘ lr08ac3 'j f r^p.insil.lVV'S w ho wl /"fu rn Mi" 
1 b “ v * qu n od - In addition, I would 
llou mayTc Id""' " 
OltKST 
names and 
goods ut 
say tlmt, 
rnnsporti 
i.v 
mile ; so'tlmt parties^dc HringTo vislt^ny oluennirt ^oFuie 
JSdfogw“ ?7 Dna:i ', d m, \ v n ‘ ,,k « their estimates 
uccotoiogly , and there is a small pocKot man which would 
S Ar “ ,r r '" r - e-bR-hod S FiXerw u" ,o 
•MMritM dera !' S/Thf? 10 * oMlnwtwt, and remembering the 
fo P ^d flf,e.n ^ by > ru, " :> l,f0 ,,nd f“ r «. I am construed 
to add fifteen pounds more nieu to tlio quantity a remlv 
mentioned. As to wlmt to do with it, fonhio who J2 
not have used it. I would say, simply mi in siifSeK 
quantity of salt with It while dry, pour on enough boiling 
wo,ffn WatC f; lo • thick baiter aod'cook as you 
d puncHko ( ! v, ' r “ »»l loo quick tire For obtaining 
In U tho list of 1 CUmP ,l0 ’ 'ni ,i » 1 1,11 ve omitted strangely 
,n , Uk list of necessaries, will bo (-essential nntl h Uollirr 
a'Mund for'ufo meid ^ f ° r ,l! “ la ° lW0 ttud 
.“"S 1 lcr , cares to penotr.ua to the deep-hidden and 
hkter 'p 0 !* 1 flDd sufficient sport to repay him for 
his labor. Perhaps sport is 
would be more correct. 
aport to repay him for 
not the proper word; fish 
Mantlet. 
JP? ifars? mid (%oni[sq 
THE SPRING RACES. 
T IIC nominations for the various events closing March 
1st, and to be run for at Jerome Park and Saratoga 
snow an undiminlshed interest In racing affairs. The Ford* 
Imin Handicap has 53 entries, among which are Kadi Break- 
ness. Mate,, ^pnugbok ami Survivor. The Westchester Cup 
has 21, including Sliylock, Fadladcen and Saxon, The Ja- 
Vl’lllll* MlnUpQ !( t till 1 1 u irnt II Ik 1/ ....... .. ... I m. . 
different form. 
In tlie following article I shall pre suppose that, at least 
two persons make tlie trip iu company. I will ulso assume 
Boston as my starling point. The region, which is to be 
tbc Mecca of the pilgrimage, lies directly north of tlie 
Slates of Vermont and New Hampshire and extends thence 
northerly and easterly to the St. Lawrence and the Province 
of New Brunswick and the State of Maine. The country 
is very hilly, almost mountainous, and abounds in lakes 
aud streams which, iu their turn, abound, in general, in 
fish; principally trout, lake trout and bass. Iu many of 
the numberless streams of this region the salmo fontinatu is 
to be found in abuudance; true, in the smuller streams, 
they are small iu size, but (bis is owing, I think, to the 
character of the streams, and their great number. In the 
larger streams, and tlie lakes, they will be found weighing 
from one to five pounds; tlie latter weight beiug enough to 
test the skill of the angler to the utmost. In many of the 
lakes that clumsy kinsman of the trout, salmo confinti, will 
be found, and though not uffording the sport of his more 
graceful relative, be will be found no menu antagonist, nor 
unworthy addition to the bill of fare. Indeed the luke 
trout of the smaller lakes are as far superior in point of 
flavor to the trout of Superior, as the latter ure superior to 
the sturgeon. The garaey bass are found in great numbers 
ana have been taken iu certain waters as high as seven 
pounds in weight, though this is an unusual occurrence, 
lu some waters tlie pike and the dare, or pickerel, abound, 
ana are taken at certain seasons in great numbers by spear- 
ing. l be dare is by many esteemed us affording most ex- 
celleut sport, and as being a superior table fish, but per- 
sonally I cannot endorse this opinion. Parts of this 
region, as the wilder portions of the counties of Wolfe, 
Megan tic, Dorchester and Bruce, are seldom visited by 
angler or tourist, though they would richly repay the 
or ninety cents und the coffee about $1.75; then, one dozen 
cans -condensed milk, $3, and one box crackers, say a 
twenty pound box, $2; teu pounds of salt, a quurter of a 
pound of pepper, two large jars of pickles, Crosse & 
Blackwell's; one large bottle Worcestershire sauce, and 
sny, three cans Crosse & Blackwell’s condensed soup; the 
whole costing $2.50. For meat, thirty pounds ol dry 
salted pork or spiced beef to an equal cost, $3. Potatoes 
may be procured on the ground— that is, near the camping 
place; say one and one half bushels, $1. Did I include 
two large tin cups and two tin plates?— 50 cents. No! 
Well, add them, and 50 cents more for two very common 
knives, forks and spoons, aud I think die outfit is complete, 
aud at an expense of $38 25. To this you may add for 
freight of tent, from Moutreal, or of supplies, if bought 
there, enough to make the amount $10. We have to add 
to this to reduce to U. 8. currency, say 12 per cent, which 
would muke $44.80. Now, from Sherbrooke to liromptou 
Lake and return, 9ay it will cost $6, and from Boston to 
Sherbrooke the fare is $8.60 in U. S. currency, making the 
total fares $34.40. Adding 12 per cent lo the item of $6 
for transportulion from Sherbrooke and return, would make 
it $0.72, and tlie grand total would be about $86, leuving 
the sum of $14 for contingent expenses, which luuy be ex- 
pended in Pullman car accommodations, in part, and In the 
few necessary refreshments on the load. Should the 
tourist make Lake Massawippi his heudquarters, tne ex- 
pense would be reduced by tbc expenses from Sher- 
brooke to Brompton Lake and return, and be can 
order his supplies cither from Sherbrooke or Mon- 
treal; and should a party of four make tbc trip, the 
expenses would be proportionally reduced, as a tent to hold 
four could be bought for only one-fifth more than oue 
holding two persons. Parties making their own tent would 
ol course save something, aud should they happen, in ad- 
venile stakes 31, all as yet unknown to fame. Tim Jockey 
Club Handicap Sweepstakes 26. with Countess, Lizzie Lu- 
c, is and Cmisicad in the list. Ton gentlemen have sub- 
scribed to tlie Post Stakes, four miles, to be run at the Full 
meeting. I ho aunnul sweepstakes for 3 year olds (’76) Las 
19 nominations, all tlie leading stakes being represented 
For tlie Saratoga events, the Flash Slakes for 2 year olds 
has 30 entries; the Saratoga Cup 28. comprising the bet 
horses in the country. The Sequel Slakes 22, and the Sum- 
mcr Handicap 28, of which many will he declared out 
when the weights are announced, ^hu various sweepstakes 
for 2 and 3 year olds, have ulso been well filled, 
c Jockc y ClulAvill give their annual purse of 
$30,000 (an increase of $5,000 over lust year) iu November 
next. In connection with this colossal event, the Califor- 
nia Confederacy for the Importation and Improvement of 
Thoroughbred Horses propose sending their agent, Wil- 
liam Shear, to Europe about the 20th of Murcli, to purchase 
u flyer to compete for tlie prize, as they object to Eastern 
horses carrying off all the money. We doubt If they gel a 
lo«(f distance horse for such money an they will care to pay. 
There arc more than 161 different trolling courses in the 
country, and more than 1 57 communities in die land inter- 
ested in trotting races. 
—The Spring meeting of the Maryland Jockey Club com- 
mences on May 25th and lusts four duys. 
—The American Jockey Club have oponed a stnke cnHfd 
“The Home Bred Produce Stakes," for the produce of 
inures covered in 1875, to he run ut the Full meeting 187H. 
The Betting.— Chesnpcakc und Arlatldca arc each ut U 
to 1 for the Wilbers' Sluke. Hydcr All mill remains the 
favorite at 5 to I for the Belmont stakes, and ut 7 lo 1 tor 
the Travers stakes. 
—The Board of Appeals of the National Association for 
the Promotion of the Interests of the American Trolling 
Turf, b now in session at the Everett Hou«c in liii < Ity 
137 cases are before I hern for decision, As an example of 
the growth and importance of ihi* Association wo would 
mention that in 1876 it numbered 51 associate organizations 
In '71, 57, in '72, 02, in '73, 100, and in '74, 160. Delegulea 
from ibe vurious important trotting associations arc present 
to arrange tlie dates for their meeting, hut the report will 
noi reach us in time for this week's issue. 
—Tlie North German Gazette says tlie French Govern- 
ment his ordered the purchase of 16,060 cavalry horses in 
Germany. The Gazette hopes the German authorities will 
take steps to prevent sucli purchases. 
—The great event ut Croydan, England, the united grand 
steeple chuse, wus won by Luuccl. 
At the Croydan, England, Spring races on the 3d insf., 
Mr. Walkers h c. Industrious, by Blair AlJiol, won Hie 
OiuDd International Hurdle Race. Nineteen Jioxaea atari td 
and the odds against Industrious were 12 to 1. 
