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— The Toms River Yacht Cluo will give their first regat- 
ta in June. The prizes generally amount in value from 
$200 to $250. The club numbers but nine yachts, yet all 
are entitled to enter. To hold the challenged cup, valued 
at $100, is the height of all the captains' ambition. Chas. 
W. Potter is Secretary of the club. 
— The Paris correspondent of the Time* writes that Mr. 
J. F. Loubat, owner of the yacht Enchantress, _ has just 
communicated to the French Yacht Club the particulars of 
his offer of a cup to the New York Yacht Club for the 
coming year. The cup is valued at $1,000, and is intended 
ns a prize for an international ocean race on the second 
Thursday of October, open to schooners of one hundred 
tons and over, belonging to any recognized club. Mr. 
Loubat is a member of the Maritime Council of the laclit 
Club of Franco. It has just made an appropriation of the 
sums to be awarded this year. The grants are divided 
among thirty seven bodies, and comprise in money, 11,700 
francs; medals, 1,984; objects of art, 2,125, making a total 
of 15,809 francs. 
Charleston Regatta.— Six four oared shells contested 
at Charleston on Friday last, before an admiring audience 
comprising the entire population of the city. The boats 
came in in the following order: Carolina, 1; Electric, 2; 
Vernon, 3; Queen City, 4; Cooper, 5. The Palmetto boat 
stood an excellent chance of winniug at one time, but was 
6wamped before the finish. The Vernon and Palmetto 
crews represented Savauuah aud Charleston, respectively, 
at Saratoga last year. 
The Ocean Regatta.— The following regulations have 
hecn adopted for the government of the Isle of Shoals Re- 
gatta, to take plncc on the 25th of June next: 
"The prizes arc valued at $1,000. The first class is subdivided into 
classes of echoonors aud sloops, for each of which there will be two 
prizes; and the second class into schoouorB, centre-board sloops and keel 
sloops. For each of those three latter of the second class there will also 
he two prizos. The sailing regulations x^hicli will govern ttio races are 
as follows; 
The measnrsnient shall be the length on the water line and onc-third 
overhang, added to salting length; allowance ou time to ho determined 
by the judges In accordance with tho schedule adopted by tho Boston 
Yacht Club. Boats when running before the wind and within over an 
eighth of u mile of cacti, aro not allowed to cover tho beud boat to luke 
w ind out of her sails; by so doing they will forfeit all claims to the 
prizes. No ballast shall he thrown overboard. Boats shall not nee any 
means of propulsion except sails, but nre not forbidden to anchor during 
the race. When rounding a mark or buoy, the bout nearest thereto is to 
be considered the headmost boat, aud shoald auy other boat in the race 
compel tho hodt which is nearest to any mark, boat, or buoy to touch 
such murk, buoy, or boat, the boat so compelling shall forfeit all claim 
to the prize; and the boat so compelled to touch a mark, buoy, or boat 
shall not in this case suffer any penalty for such contact. 
Bouts goin g fr ee must invariably give way for those by the wind on 
either tack. When two boat* (by the wind) are approaching the shore, 
and so close to each other that the one to the leeward cannot tack clear 
of the one t j the wind, and by standing further on would bo in danger of 
running on shore, tho windward boa on being requested to put about 
must immediately comply, and will forfeit all claim by not doing so; and 
the leeward boat must, however, In this case tack at tho same liinc as the 
one she hails. When two boats ;by the wind) are approaching each other 
on different tac ts, and it appears necessary that one of them should givo 
way, tho boat on tho slarboard tack— that Is, having the wind on her 
•turboaid, holds her wind in all cases. Boats In the first class must carry 
a boat not less than ten feet in length. 
Tho courses will lie as follows : 
First Class— From Judges' boats, around Kitts Rocks, leaving on tho 
starboard; thence to Murray Rocks, or the "Triaogles," leaving on tho 
starbouiU, to Buck Island, to Anderson's Ledge, to Lunigon’s Island, 
leaving the latter on the starboard, and thence to judges' boat. 
Second Class -The same as flrst class as far as the “ Triangles,” and 
thence to Judges' boat. 
Tho judges will be decided on during tho coming week, and the en- 
tries, which are free to all, will bo open until 8 P. M. «f tho evening be- 
fore the race." 
— At a inccl'mgof the Royal Halifax Yacht Club held yes- 
terday afternoon tho Mayor presented a valuable silver 
cup, which will probably be competed for on the 21st June. 
A handsome engraving — a yachtiug scene — was presented 
by Mr. Clark, of New York, a recently elected member; 
aud a $100 Provincial debenture was presented by the Hon. 
Provincial Secretary, who was constituted a life mem- 
ber of the club. Last year’s sailing regulations were 
adopted. 
The Halifax Rowing Club met last evening; the princi- 
pal business transacted being preparations to bring out a 
man to worthily succeed George Brown, who is about to 
retire from aquatic life. A committee was appointed to 
select one of three men named, should they be willing to 
compete — the committee to provide boats for piactice. The 
club coutcmplatea backing the man of their choice in any 
contest that may offer, but keeping particularly in view the 
big purse of $4,000 which is offered, in three prizes of 
$2,500, $1,500 and $500, for the best single scullers at the 
Philadelphia Centenuiul Exhibition, July, 1870. There is 
also some talk of having a four oared crew put in training 
for that event. The boat built last Fall for the club by 
Epsey of Pittsburg, Pa., will be brought to Halifax imme- 
diately. The club will bold another meeting next week, 
to make arrangements to co-operate with the City Council's 
committee in preparing for the celebration ou June 21st. 
A four oared race, opeu to all comers, in in-rigged or out 
rigged boats, will probably be provided for. — Ualiftix Re- 
porter, 19 tli. 
— The New York Rowing Club and a crew of the New 
York Athletic Club contested on the Harlem River on Sat- 
urday last. The prestige of the former club placed them 
ahead in the betting, but from the start the issue was 
scarcely in doubt, the Athletics winning ii 11 min. 24 sec. 
The event created much interest in rowing circles, all the 
clubs being well represented, and the boat bouses on the 
river gaily decorated with burning. The crews were com- 
posed as follows: New York Boating Club— Phil Pimp- 
sou, bow; C. II. Leland, No. 2; R. Cornell, No. 3; P. Le- 
land, stroke. New York Athletic Club— R. W. Rathborue, 
bow; L. S. Mack, No. 2; H. C. West, No. 3; C. Cone, 
stroke . 
—The annual Spring regatta of the Cornell Navy was 
held on Cayuga Lake, on Saturday, the 22d inst. Cayuga 
is one of the loveliest sheets of water that decorate the 
western portion of our State. On the day of the regatta 
the water was as smooth as a mill pond, and the weather 
everything that could be desired. Three races were con- 
tested, the first being for the Spraguo cup, two miles, for 
six-oared- shells. Two crews competed, the '77 class beat- 
ing the ’76 in 12 min. 15 sec. In the second race, for sin- 
gle sculls, Chas. 8. Francis, '76, of Troy, N. Y., beat F. 
C. Reed, '78, iu 16 min. 56^ sec. The grent event of the 
day was the two mile race for six-oared shells, contested 
by university crews. Three crews came to the starting 
point, comprising the university Saratoga six, the Fre-sli 
men university 6ix, and a Union Springs picked crew. The 
race was close and the men in excellent form. The race 
was won by the university six in 11 min. 14 sec., the Union 
Springs crew being second and the Freshmen third. 
The Delaware Regatta. — Thfc opening regatta of the 
season, one of the largest ever sailed on tho Delaware 
River, occurred on Monday last. Tho entries comprised 
an unusually large number of boats, but our spaco will 
only permit of our giving the names of the winners, which 
were as follows:— First Class— First prize, Willie Kleiutz; 
second prize, Striuuncl. Second Class— First prize, Ida 
May; second prize, Jno. B. Brewer. Third Class— First 
prize, A. II. linger; second prize, G. II. Baker. Fourth 
Class — First prize, Selby; second prize, Fashion. The 
third class race was very exciting, the Hager having led all 
around, but within a few hundred yards of the finish she 
unshipped her rudder, and only won by a shave, three feet 
being a fair estimate of the lead. Sculls. 
— On Saturday, May 22d, there was a meeting in Balti- 
more of Messrs. Bruuiblmur, Parker and Megargee, of the 
Schuylkill Navy, and Messrs. Guthrie, ‘Ford, Stillman and 
Ferguson, of the Patapsco Navy, to arrange for the raco 
arising out of the challenge ot the latter organization. 
The date was fixed for June 8th, immediately after the 
championship contest of tho Patapsco Navy, fair day and 
quiet water bciug expressly stipulated. 
The race will ho one mile, and return. M. M. Baily, of 
the Analostan club, of Washington, D. C., was selected 
umpire. The Schuylkill Navy crew is as annouuccd lust 
week. Eight gentlemen of the Patapsco Navy are now in 
training, from whom a crew of four men will he selected by 
Faulkner, of Cambridge, their trainer, about Juue 1st. 
Headquarter* .Schuylkill Navy, I 
Philadelphia, May 24th, 1875. | 
The entries for the regatta of the Schuylkill Navy, open to a 1 ama- 
teurs, will be closed at 6 P. M. on Wednesday, Juno 2d. All amalour 
clubs are cordially invited to enter. Jona. Gillinouam, Secretary. 
J$nssivei[3 (£ori{e'ii!oiidenf$. 
Anonymous Communications not Noticed. 
Asa Deakk.— Are awaiting a reply from competent authority respect- 
ing the Stamford Ash. 
F. W. S., Brooklyn.— Aro thoro good fishing, boating, anddrlvos lu the 
vicinity of Fishkll! village? Ans. Fishkilt will meet all your require- 
ments. 
W. D. McA., Rockford— Where can I purchase a Gibraltar hat, such tie 
Scott speaks of In his work. Ans. Cannot discover the maker. Address 
Genio C. Scott, 015 Broadway. 
T. M. L., Millville, N. J.— I penetrated with breech loading shot gnn, 
4 drachms powder, 11 oz. No. 6 shot. 60 yards dislancc, eighty-one sheeta 
paper, like sample enclosed. Is that considered eood penetration? Aus. 
If your gun makes a good "pattern" it is a "top sawyer." 
Buckskin, Boston.— Wilt you have the kindness to inform me through 
the correspondents' column whero I can goPIndian-taniied buckskins, and 
at what price. Ans. H. A. Bromley or A. Mooro, St. Paul, Mluoesota, 
deal in Iudiau-tanned logglns, moccasins, and buckskins. 
J. S. II., New Brighton. Penn.— Whero can I get tho geunine Indian 
moccasin; not the oil tanned? Ans. Address J. II. Batty, New Utrecht, 
N. Y., who wilt furnish you with any description at reasonable prlcos, or 
address "Sportsmen’s Emporium," No. 102 Nassau street. 
T. E. C., New York City.— Will yon kindly tell mo where there Is a 
good person who trains dogs; a reliable man, of course. I havo an Irish 
retriever pnp which I want to have well broken; what Is tho cheapest I 
can have It done for? Ans. Address J. Wesley Smith, Trenton, N J. 
A. D.— Cun you inform me of some plnco within 100 miles of New 
York where good black bass fishing and reasonable board can bo had; 
also when the fishing Is at its height? Aus. We hare no knowledge of 
any place within 100 miles where good black bass Ashing may ho found 
F. S,, St. John’s school, Sing Sing.— Can you tell me whether the 
Mend's explosive bullets are safe to carry In the pocket, and in magazine 
of Winchester repeating rifle. Ans. Mend's explosive bullet* are safo to 
carry In the pocket, but we would not advise their use in the Winchester 
rifle. 
J. M. L„ Boston.— Can you please iuform me If there Is good trout 
fishing to bo had in Marslipcc River, and if not where can I obtain a day’s 
fishing not too fur from this place. Ana. We have always heard tho 
Marshpee spoken of as an excellent trout stream, but have never 
fished it. 
C. C M., Sing Sing.— Will you please let me know If tho law for wood- 
cock shooting has been changed; have hoard that It was. Ana. Tho 
time not changed “No person shall kill or expose for sale any wood- 
cock between February 1st and July 3d under a penalty of $50 for each 
bird." 
G. A., Jackson, Mich.— Will you please givo me tho address of your 
correspondent on tho now method of cranberry culture? Ans. Dead. 
Could you give me the address of any Ann that make the machines for 
the manufacture of tee? Ans. Nonoat present In Now York of whom 
wo can obtain information. 
A. B. n., Montreal — I would like to know an addroas whero I can 
send for one of those little pocket Altera- those with rubber tube and 
small sloue on end, (i» they cannot be obtained hero. Ana. Our inqui- 
ries regarding this filter aro In vain. Tho impression prevails that none 
have been made since the war. 
S. E. P., Cleveland, Ohio.— Could yon tell me some good place for two 
or ihrco boys to go cninpmg for aoout a month or so. where tboro Is good 
fishing and some shooting; that is, some place not too far from Cleve- 
land, and easy of access nnd uot expensive? Ans. Go to Pnt-lu-Bay for 
fishing; steamboat dully from Cleveland. 
W. W., Cambridge.— Will you kindly Infotm me whether tho Winch es- 
ter rifle used by your Florida commissioner, "A1 Fresco," was a now 
model, central fire, or a rim fire? Ans. Our correspondent is now in 
Florida, and wo nre therefore unable to answer your question. Your 
query will probably draw a reply from him. 
Nobvilb, Midway, Ky.— Wo have submitted your fish, termed tho 
"Now Light,” to the inspection of Prof. Cope, of Philadelphia Academy 
of Sciences, and have this answer: "A species of pomnryf, near the hex 
ncanthu*, but requiring further examination for determination." We 
hope to givo satisfactory answer In our next. 
Midshipman, U. S. Naval Naval Academy.— Is thoro anybody in Now 
York who builds the Rob Roy canoe? Where should I apply for price* 
and information about paper canoe*? Ans. Mesars. Ingeraoll, No. 259 
Front street, this City, make the Rob Roy canoe in both wood nnd paper. 
Address them for prlco list with descriptive cuts. 
II. S., Cliicago,— Wbat is the difference between a catfish and a bull- 
head, If there is any? Ans The same difference that there is between 
a pond pickerel nnd a river pike. The bullhead averages a quarter of a 
pound iu weight, the catfish runs to upwards of fifty pounds. They are 
different vnrietlos of the same spe tes, ( SalurvUu ). 
P. H. R , New York.— Does either the game or any othor law of this 
State make it u penalty to exercise dogs In the woods on Staten Island 
out of season; and does the law muko exception* of Sunday or week 
days? Ans. There Is no law to prevent you exercising your dogs in tho 
country on week days, unless you shall commit a trespass by doing so. 
There Is a law against Sabbath breaking everywhere. 
A. M. T., Augusta, Me.— I have beard the opinion expressed by deal- 
ers iu black powder that the Dittmar powder would Injure the material 
of the gun barrels lu which It might bs used. Need thcr* be, In yoor 
judgment, any fears of such a result? Ans. The experiment* nre a* yet 
too limited and crude to permit of onr expressing an opinion, \V* should 
suggest eautlou In regard to the charges used. 
Zir. New Tork.— Do you know of any plnce iu tho vicinity of thte city 
whore. In season, there is good snip? shooting; also duck shooting? Do 
you consider the Ely metallic shell, with adjustable bead, equal to thoso 
of any other maker? Au*. South Side of Long Island, or lUruvgst, Now 
Jersey; prlco dependent upon stool*, men. etc. The Ely shell I* excel- 
lent, but there are similar and equally good shells made in this country 
at far less cost. 
Piscator. — S ometime*, though seldom, sngling rods are made wholly 
of greciiUeart, or even of lanccwood, though the latter l» generally pre- 
ferred for tips; ash. basswood, and groonheart are used for first and secoud 
joints. Split bamboo rod* frequently have lanccwood tips. These wood* 
come chiefly from Demerara, and are Imported In log by Ti-rhnne, „f Canal 
street, lid* city, nnd one or two other dealer*. It Is dlDleull to And a 
stick III to make rods of. See article olsowhere. 
M. J. F., Now Jorsey.— You can get good board In tho Muskoln conn- 
try for $4 per wouk, and perhaps less. You had better get your battoan 
built at Gravenburst. Thoy built a steamboat there, ami no doubt cun 
build a battcan. Freight to carry from tho United States will costas 
much bs tho boat. Write to Joseph Scott, Gravunhurst, Ontario, I'simdo, 
about trapping If bo can't fix yon, write lo Uou. Charles Louni. Regis- 
ter of llracebrldge, aud hu will refer you to some parlies In Nlplsslug 
county. 
O. L. T., Worcester.— I havo a pointer puppy about ten months old. 
and he hod the distemper very badly. Since recovering from It bo lias 
been troubled with violent twitching, apparently in tho flesh or rausclst 
covering the bowels. Ho eats well, and appears to tnko no notice of It 
whatever. Can yon Inform mo of a remedy, or u it something ho will 
not get over? Ans. Wo havo scarcoly over been able to cure a dog af- 
fected with chorea, as yours Is. But try two scruples of bromide of 
potassium twice a day beforo feeding 
Amateur Anolek.— You will oblige a reader by slating whether or 
not treat aro caught In either of tho Snrnunc lakes. And would you bo 
kind enough to say If It 1* a remarkably uncommon thing lo take lake 
trout with a troll In tho months of August and July? An*. Speckled 
trout nro not caught in tho Surannc lakes. Water Is very deep. Thero 
Is excellent trout Ashing at Bartlett's, outlet of Upper Sernnoo, both 
abovo and boiow the dam and bridge. Tho months you speak of are Into 
for trolling, but by drawing across the places where the fishermen have 
their buoys set— whore tho fish have been well halted -rises can ho fre- 
quently gotten; but the fishermen naturally object to this. 
n. B. M., Hartford, Conn. -The majority disbelieve entirely Iho state- 
ment made by a Uolyoko man that shad will take tlu> fly. If they do, 
are they worth capturing? Will shad take tho fly; whonj where; aro 
they, ns stated, a gamey fish; when Is the time to visit Holyoke; what 
tackle Is necessary; can a guide he found there who Is posted; has tiie 
experience of fishermen proved that a reasonable day’s sport can ho ex- 
pected f Ans. We know personally of shad having boon tukeu with fly 
on tho Connecticut, Potomac. Ilousatonlc, nnd Savanuak rivers, but 
would prefer other angling. Thomas Chalmers, of Holyoke, Is a good 
authority on shad fishing. For other authorities consult W. <:. Prime, 
Forest and Sthram, Vol. 8, No. 0, page IHO; Tliad. Norris. Vol. 8, 
No. II, page 172; B F Bowles, Vol. 2, No. 111. |mge '.’III; A O. Wil- 
kinson, Vol. 2, No. 15, page 230; Tliad. Norris, Vol. 3, No. 10, page 15ft. 
E, D., Montreal,— At whnt season do gold fish spawn? I have placed 
a half Inch wire mesh (wlro screen) iu my aquarium, one Inch from hot 
tom, with some stone* nnd uquatic plant*-; Is this all that Is nece**ary; 
If not, how am I to proceed? One of the fish Inn a sort of fungus growth 
attached to the fin close to tho tall. I have cut it off several lime-, but 
It still persists In growing. Are the other flail liable to ho affected by It, 
nnd Is there any prevcnllvo or core. Ans. Gobi fish spawn In April, 
May, and June, according to the temperature of the water. Wo should 
think your plan of screen* siifilcloiit for success. T. B. Forunson, K-q., 
of Baltimore, Is ono of tho host anlhoritlca on aquarium culture. Fun- 
gus I* common to fish, and I* produced from various causes. Bud water 
will produce fuugus. Throw your diseased fish out aud replace It with 
another. 
W. F. I., Now York. — I havo a small and valuable, hut 1 fear somewhat 
delicate bull terrier about a year old, whose cleVorncss and intelligence 
equal that of tho representative of tho same breed mimed Guess, who so 
distinguished himself at Sprlngfiold. My dog's appetite Is very fitful. 
He now get* a few bones, nearly bare of meat, at broakfu-t and u liiuoh 
hour, and u regular meal at six o’clock, usually of rico, w ith n little dish 
gravy aud sumo chipping* of meat mixed through. 1IU eye < have an 
almost con-lant toodoncy to weep, and ho appears to sleep uneasily. 
Jerking mid starting In hi* dreuni-, and alwav * snoring heavily. I should 
Ue glad If you could suggest anything you think advisable In the treat- 
meut of my dog Guy. Ail*. Your dog, in nil probability, I* offlictod w ith 
worms. Try of cowugo half a drachm, tin filing-, vory line, four drachms. 
Make four balls; givo ono daily, nml a few hours afterwards a purge of 
salts or aloe*. 
Tahawus- I expect to go to tho Adirondacbs this Bummer, now, 1st 
What part of E.-*c.x coanly contain* the h. M fishln uid how large do 
the trout run? My largest trout lust Summer \vu« only u pound and a 
half 2d. Can I procure a good general roil for bait and My fishing In 
Now York, and what is tho prlco; what Is a reliable llrrn? 3d. Con yon 
give me tho name of half a dozen files suited for Hu- Adirondack * In 
the months of July and August; what make noil number of hook* do 
you recommend? 4th. Can you toll mo anything better Ilian tar and oil 
to ward off tbo Insects? Ans. 1. Bloomlngdulo, In the northwest cornor 
of Essex, Isa fine trout region, with all modern Improvements, Tho 
Saranac rivers aud several fine ponds ore within four mile- Essex 
county peoplo generally go to Bartlett's. Trout In K*« ex water* might 
average a half pound. 2. Good rod* ot Barton, Alexander & Waller s at 
$10. 3. July and August dun*, cinnamon Uy, blue professor, red Ibis, 
orange lly; small sized hooks always, Sprout'* bend and Limerick. 4. 
Tar and oil is clean, notwithstanding general impression, aud vory sor- 
vlceable . 
Dorsal, I’hlla -Being soinowhnt Interested In the so-called "gold 
fish," or golden carp, aud having facilities, os I thought, for raising 
them, I gave their propagation a trial, but have signally failed In i-v,-ry 
Instance In obtaining H-b of nny color but black or dork 1 procured 
from Long I-laud som-j fish of a bright golden color, and pb» eu them in 
a pond supplied from a spring. This was douo ln-t Spring, abouuho 
rniddlo of April. To day there aro some thousand- of sum I fry in tho 
pond, but not one of n golden color, though some of them me of a dark 
copper bronze. I might mention that the pond Is exposed to sunlight, 
and contain* numbers or aquatic plants. I- there anything radically 
wrong In the condition* under which I am working? I* tbu cause cli- 
matic. or no you think there Is any dlfforei.ee lu the w nt. r about Long 
Island and Ibutlu or about the Delaware River that would cau-c -ueti 
effect? 1 hove asked several of our knowing one*, but get no informa- 
tion Ans. The gold fish, or golden carp, breed* all sorts of color*; tho 
young are black, some change tho first season, becoming pled or blot, bed 
with red or while; some remain black for year*, others soon become red. 
white, or straw color. The progeuy of the black one. arc a* likely lo bo 
black &* any. Probably your wuter and stock are all right, but your col- 
ors, a* you seo, may bo all wrong. Better wult till second scssou, at all 
events. 
Accepted Article* DzPEnnKD.-PIkc Fishing, by Irving I, Demon; 
Phantom Falls, by A D. L.; Ou the Line, by F. ; An Adv. mure, by A. 
D. W .; Vacation of an Ornithologist, by E. J ; Lake Pep n, and Kn-n- 
tensc. by Barker; Judge Caton's Deer Park, by Occasional; Southwest 
Florida, No. 10, by Al Fresco; Blue Fishing with Rod nnd Rod. by Lp- 
ton; Woodcock Slnglog, by AUquIs; Tho Wild Mountain Goal, by J. M. 
Murphy; Newfoundland Notes, by Clift. 
