FOREST AND STREAM 
f | "HE battle lias been fought and won, and a double vie- 
1 tory gained by one college — a most unprecedented 
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NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1875. 
To Correspondents. 
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Correspondence, must be addressed to The Forest and Stream Pub- 
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objection be made. No anonymous contributions will be regarded. 
Articles relating to any topic within the scope of this paper are solicited. 
We cannot promise to return rejected manuscripts. 
Secretaries of Clubs and Associations are urged to favor ns with brief 
notes of their movements and transactions, as it is the aim of this paper 
to become a medium of useful and reliable information between gentle- 
men sportsmen from one end of the country to the other ; and they will 
find our columns a desirable medium for advertising announcements. 
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patronage and countenance of that portion of the community whose re- 
fined intelligence enables them to property appreciate and enjoy all that 
Is beautiful in Nature. It will pander to no depraved tastes, nor pervert 
the legitimate sports of land and water to those base uses which always 
•end to make them unpopular with the virtuous and good. No advertise- 
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. vl . | .... r H1Rnio „ . CHARLES HALLOCK, Editor. 
william C. HARRIS, Business Manager. 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE COM- 
ING WEEK. 
Thursoat, July 22d — Trotting at Erie, Penn.; Chicago, 111.; Mystic 
Paik, Boston, and Bangor, Maine. Beverly Yacht Club Regatta, at Na- 
hant SwimmiDg match between Johnson and Coyle, Delaware River 
from Chester to Philadelphia. Base Ball, Philadelphia vs. Atlantic, at 
Brooklyn; Athletic vs. Mutual, at Philadelphia: Union of Newark vs 
Olympic, at Irvineton; Flyawavs vs. Reliance, at Capitoline gronnds. 
Fridat, July 23d -Trottine at Chicago, 111.; Mystic Park, Boston- 
Bangor. Maine, and Lee, Vermont. Regatta, Isle of Shoals. Base Ball' 
Chicago ve Atlantic, at Brooklyn; Athletic vs. Mutual, at Pbiladelphia- 
St. Louis vb. New Haven, at New Haven; Pavonia vs Star, at Irving- 
ton, N. 3. B 
Saturday, July 24th.— Racing at Saratoga. Trotting at Bangor. Me. 
and Lee. Vt. Creedmoor, Competition for Remington Diamond Badge 
Base Ball. Athletic ve. Philadelphia, at Philadelphia; Chicago vs Mu- 
tual, at Brooklyn; Concord vs. Alpha, at Capitoline grounds; Staten Isl- 
and vs. Flyaway, at Staten Island; Hoboken vs. Star, at Hoboken. 
Mondat, Jnly 26th -Trotting at Saratoga. Cricket, State i Island ve. 
Manhattan Club, at Staten Island- Base Ball, St. Louis vs. New Haven 
at New Haven. ’ 
Tuesday, July 27th.— Racing at Saratoga. Trotting at Saratoga- 
Coming, V Y.; Cleveland, Ohio, and Beacon Park Base Ball, St. 
Ix"ii * ve. Hartford, at Hartford; Shibe vs. Active, at Philadelphia. 
Wednesday, July 28th.— Trotting at Saratoga; Coming, S.Y.; Cleve- 
land Ohio: Beacon Park, and Gettysburg, Penn. Base Ball, St. Louis 
ts. Hartford, at Hartford. 
Tennessee State Sportsmen’s Association.— The com- 
mittee having in charge the preparation of the programme 
for ihe meeting of this association to be held in October 
have so far advanced with their labors as to enable us to 
place before our readers the following synopsis. The dog 
premiums are munificent, and should call forth a very 
large entry, particularly if favorable arrangements can be 
made with the railroads for tlie transportation of dogs. 
We are indebted to Mr. Bryson, President of the associa- 
tion, for the following: — 
The Field Trial, Bench Show, and Shooting Tourna- 
ment will take place at Memphis, commencing October 
Sn,i F ° r A? f, ootln ^ ,lirec Urst day*. $3,500 is offered. 
f ,,r M day * ! Bendl ® how ’ Premiums amount- 
various strains of setters and pointers. 
f>ume h *wi’ F ii s d Tr ? a iOT P“PP'e» under eighteen montLs; 
Koo-Si,.* 15 enlr » nc< ;- Fifth day, for braces; purse 
asis res, as 
aWASSkr 
rr> Li l ^. P r0gramme WU1 appear soon ,n our advertising 
aud unlooked-for occurrence, and one that in several ways 
will break down custom and banish tradition. As the an- 
nual battle of the oars is fought in England by the two 
universities of Oxford and Cambridge, so hud it been for 
years with us, aud Y ale aud Harvard nttuined a supremacy 
at the sport which it was almost heresy to doubt. From 
1852, when Harvard defeated Yale in the first regularly or- 
ganized race on Lake Winnipiseogce, until 1871, when the 
Massachusetts “Aggys" astouished the boating world by 
their victory at Ingleside, on the Connecticut River, these 
two colleges had fought the battle by themselves. The 
formation of the society known as the Rowing Association 
of American Colleges has, however, produced a great 
change in the condition of affairs, and but for the unfortu- 
nate accident to poor Cameron, of Trinity, on the present 
occasion fourteen colleges would have been represented at 
Saratoga. But we think that there is much more in this 
than a mere matter of increased representation; it indicates 
a greater interest in those manly sports which harden the 
frame and promise results, to be seen, perhaps, only in a 
future generation, but which will do much to relieve us 
from the not altogether unjust accusation of being an 
enervated and effeminate race. In fact, it is apparent that 
a great change is being effected in the sentiments of Young 
America, aud one that the fathers aud sages of the nation 
should hail with joy. The growing disposition to indulge 
m field sports should be encouraged by every means, and 
particularly by a withdrawal of that surveillance which 
hut a short time since rendered it almost a ranter of shame 
for a man to be seen with gun on his shoulder or a fishing 
rod in Ins hand. We are changing as. a nation also, and 
the day when a man’s credit suffered by his taking an 
hours relaxation from his business has passed forever. As 
fortunes are accumulated and there are children to inherit 
tjiem^it should be a matter for rejoicing if the tastes and 
inclinations of sons, upon whom the burden of providing 
for life’s necessities are not thrown, should be directed 
away from those pursuits which enervate and ruin toward 
those which impart strength and vigor to the system, and 
give healthy occupation for both mind and body. Surely 
it is belter to break a dog than to fight a “tiger,” even if 
the breaking of the latter beast be the result; and the in- 
creased interest taken in field sports in ibis country of late 
years can hardly be realized by those who are not in the 
direct channels of information. The development of an 
increased interest in both yachting and boating is a most 
healthy sign, and the formation of athletic clubs all over 
the country indicates a period when the cultivation of the 
muscles will be deemed a necessary portion of education. 
That the mind need not suffer in the improvement of the 
physical system is amply exemplified in the case of Cor- 
nell, which college was also successful in the recent inter- 
collegiate literary contests. 
Iu England, boating, and, indeed, athletics generally, have 
found such advocates and adherents as the revered Kings- 
ley and “Tom Brown," and although we are as yet behind 
that country, taking time as a test of bone and muscle we 
are rapidly approaching them. In the athletic sports 
which fol owed the regatta at Saratoga the performances 
of the undergraduates were far above mediocrity, and indi- 
cated a coming time, not far distant, when their perform- 
ances will rank with anything across the water. The Eng- 
lishman has a great advantage over the American student 
inasmuch as the preparatory schools whereat he is fitted 
for college also fit him for the cricket and the boating the 
running and the jumping in which he is afterward to’par- 
ticipate. At Eton, Rugby, and Harrow these sports form 
an important part of the curriculum, to the extent, indeed 
of employing professionals in cricket and foot-ball to teach 
the young idea how to bowl, bat, and kick. 
The increased attention given to rifle shooting is another 
healthy indication, and the successes of our representa- 
tives in Ireland will lead to still further emulation. Out- 
of-door life is what will make a man-one fit to reproduce 
his species and give us a generation which may be able to 
correct and eradicate the wretched political errors and dis- 
honesty under which we now labor. A sportsman is per 
force more or less of a naturalist, and, as a rule, such men 
are honest. Give the boys ponies, teach them to shoot and 
fish and encourage them in their athletic sports. Mind 
and body will grow apace. The old-fashioned system of 
training by reducing has exploded, and is now as dead as 
phlebotomy or Julius Caesar; if another argument against 
t was wanting, the examples of both Y r ale and Harvard in 
the recent regatta would be sufficient. In the case of Y'ale 
over-anxrety to win produced over-training and consequent 
comnpbf" ^ V * 866 ‘ f C ° miUg 8 eneration will not 
compete in manliness and bodily and mental vigor with any 
race the sun shines on. ^ 
IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION Ou- 
FOOD FISHES. 
Hr HE steamer Donau, of the North Gorman Llovtl 
A Steamship Company, arrived on tho 10th with a con 
signment of live fresh water fishes, imported by the Unite,] 
States Commission of Fisheries for the waters of (his coun 
try. They were brought in charge of Dr. Rudolph Hesrel 
a fish culturist of Europe. The principal species obtained 
is the carp of Southern Europe. Quite a prejudice exists 
among many of our fish experts against the carp, which 
it is claimed by others of experience and authority, arises 
from the fact that a number of varieties are confounded 
under tho common name of carp. Several varieties are 
decidedly inferior, while it is claimed the mirror carp 
(Cyprinui mrpio, var. tpccularis,) and the scaleless carp| 
(vur. abpidotus,) are a superior table fish. It is tho last two 
mentioned varieties which the United States Commission 
desire to propagate and to distribute through the country. 
The fish have been moved to Druid Dill Park, Baltimore^ 
Mntyland, where the city authorities linve erected a build- 
ing and ponds for their propagation, and also that of other 
species. 
A few of the beautiful gold tench, (ldu« melnnotm,) which 
rivals the gold fish in brilliuncy of hues, and the trout for 
activity, were also imported. The common tench of Eu- 
rope, fabled to make otkor species iu the wnters where it 
exists health v, were brought with tho rest. It is to ho 
hoped that the propagation of these species may prove a 
success, especially if it be the fact, that they are adapted 
to our sluggish stream t, and even to the ponds of stagnant 
water, South as well as North. 
On the 17th the steamer Mosel, of the same line, ,took 
out a shipment of shad for the waters of Germany. The 
failure iu the attempt of last year will occur to the minds 
of many of our readers when perusing this statement. 
Dr. Finscli, a prominent nutnralist of Germany, was sent 
out a few years sincj by his government to investigate the 
character of our food fishes and fisheries, and reported 
very favorably of the shad. Since then, iu correspondence 
wilh Professor Baird, he has repeatedly referred to this 
fish, and asked Professor Baird’s aid in an attempt to pro- 
cure them for the waters of Germany. 
The North German Lloyd Steamship Company proposo 
to transport the shad and attendants free of charge, which 
makes the accomplishment of the task an easy matter so 
far as expense is concerned. 
An experiment 1ms been carried on by a member of the 
corps of ^ experts employed by Professor Baird during a 
fortnight’s time, in which it was proven lhat the hatching 
of the eggs could be retarded as long as ten days if neces- 
sary. The failure in last year’s attempt resulted from the 
fact that the young fish starved nfter they were about ten 
days old. No experiments in supplying them wilh food 
have thus far succeeded, but it is believed that by hatching 
them five or six days out on the voyage they can he carried 
through the remaining five or six days in good condition 
shad having been carried this length of time frequently. 
The eggs were procured at Holyoke, Mass., from the 
Connecticut River, and moved iu a series of flannel trays 
or frames to the steamer. This is an apparatus which has 
come into use of later years among certain American fish 
cultunsls, and upon which a patent is held by a gentleman 
m Michigan. The eggs are not at all immersed, hut are 
kept moist by dripping water, and tiers of the trays filled 
with eggs, placed in wooden cases, are kept at an even cool 
temperature by the use of ice. By regulating the tempera- 
ture the development of the eggs is at the control of 
the attendant, and they can be hatched in any period from 
four to ten days. Just before the period of hatching it is 
necessary to place the eggs in water, so that the young fish 
may find itself in its proper c lement when released from 
the shell. In order to keep up the circulation of water, so 
necessary for the life of the egg and Ihe young fish, a can 
has been devised with a funnel-shaped bottom, and the cir- 
culation ns producetPby pumping air in from beneath, the 
rising of the bubbles and the forcing of the air in at the 
bottom producing not only an ample movement, but at the 
same time aerating the water. 
It was expected to start with about 400,000 eggs, and if the 
expedition is successful the River Weser, for which the 
fish are intended, will have a very fair seeding of Ameri 
can shut]. 
Thrift < ? AME , Chbo 1 m ° 8 - -Messrs. Robert Newell & Co., of 
Buffa o, have issued a pair of chromes after paintings by 
^ ’, re r 8CntlnKabmce of Adcock and quad re 
specuvely, that are well worthy the attention of sports- 
within reach r K ya8 - th ° priC °’ ° nIy •*. brings them well 
with n reach. Specimens can be seen at No. 71 Liberty 
fln7inH r ri e T n K ent ; “ Dick ’” f * es ' res to know where lie can 
rimn b n ^ u< - k “hooting ill October nearer Charlotte, Mich. 
board hn«» U8 ^ Bay ‘ 0hio; al&0 information regarding 
board, boats, etc at the place directed. Cau any of ou? 
readers furnish the information? 
Reception for the American Team. -In order to give 
he American Rifle Team such a reception on their return 
home as heir victories, perseverance, and self-denial enti- 
le them to, as well as some testimonial commemorative of 
the occasion, it is necessary to raise funds for tho purpose, 
the amount required was contributed voluntarily by tho 
Zrltli T' d DOt ° nly be mucU agreeable to the 
members of the team, but satisfactory to (lie committee 
tli nir , r t, f rm hao ‘l. inasmuch as it would save 
he necessity of soliciting. It is therefore suggested that 
hose desiring to contribute should send their donations to 
i y , , 0f r, tbe committee . Mr - Robert Johnson, of 
Messrs. Arnold, Constable & Co., No. 881 Broadway. 
Lake Coucmcn,No.-Our special correspondent, who 
goss,ps elsewhere of Summer travel in Canada, is quite 
pardonable in doscuuting upon the merits of this Summer 
resort for we cun attest from personal experience to its 
nnv r.i Dmg ’ ° Ur es, ' m,lt ‘ on . m °re attractions than most 
r 7° ° Ver ViBUed « l8e 'vliere. This is saying 
a j-oat deal, but wo feel warranted in tho assertion. De- 
scriptive pamphlets at this office, 
