APRIL 7, 1906. ] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
wg 

E. or N.E. gale, the mud and broken shell bot- 
tom affording a good holding ground. 
July 7 —Owing to the dead calm which pre- 
vailed ei ouptant the night we were attacked by 
myriads of mosquitoes, smudges seeming not to 
phase them, and it was not until the sun rose at 
3 o'clock that we were permitted to go to sleep. 
Not needing anything from shore we had break- 
fast, and after hoisting sail were rewarded with 
a zephyr from the S.W. It was just 9 o’clock 
when the anchor was catted and with all the 
lower sails set we were soon moving toward the 
buoy off Hammonassett Point, passing through 
a large flock of young black ducks, which scat- 
tered as we approached. By the time we reached 
the buoy we had a fine breeze, and set the course 
E.S.E. for Cornfield Point Lightship, about seven 
miles away. The wind holding steady we divided 
into watches in order to get some sleep. At I1:10 
we passed the lightship, the relief ship was on 
the station as the regular vessel was being over- 
hauled. On the run from here to Bartlett’s Reef 
Lightship we had a brush with a two-masted 
schooner which gave us a little excitement for a 
while; we gradually ran by and crossed her bow. 
The course between these two lights is about E. 
14 N., the distance being a little over 11 miles. 
The ebb tide helped us along quite a little here, 
for we covered the distance in a little over an 
hour, changing course for the bell buoy off the 
mouth of the Thames River, after passing. Here 
our troubles began, for the friendly ebb became 
our sturdy opponent as soon as we entered the 
mouth of the river. As the river runs due north 
and south it was of course necessary for us to 
shift the boom to starboard and trim for an easy 
reach. The sea being smooth and the wind not 
too strong we gybed over. After passing the 
Pequod Casino we hauled in as close toward the 
west shore as the draft would permit, so as to 
keep out of the tide, but it was 2:45 P. M. before 
we anchored in the upper anchorage opposite the 
iron works, Not caring to be caught short of 
water on the next run, although the tank was not 
empty, we had the tank filled and also got ice 
from one of the accommodation boats, which are 
very reasonable in their prices. As soon as every- 
thing was furled and the decks cleared the crew 
went ashore. 
city, when once a stranger gets away from the 
docks. Fort Griswold Monument, across the 
river at Groton, was out of commission, having 
been struck by lightning a short time previous. 
There is a winding stairway inside which leads 
to the top from which on a clear day it is pos- 
sible to see all the surrounding country and 
across the Sound. Three of us spent the even- 
ing at Pleasure Beach, New London’s Coney 
Island. 
July 8.—The alarm clock set up its din at 6:30 
and as we desired to make an early start sent the. 
Commissary Department ashore while breakfast 
was being prepared, it being a fixed rule that we 
should not carry any more fresh meat than we 
could use in one day, we having plenty of ham 
and bacon for emergencies. At 9 o’clock the 
anchor was weighed and with a S.W. wind we 
were soon leaving a white wake. We _ passed 
Farragut’s old flagship Hartford, anchored off 
the Pequot House, and also the entire flotilla of 
destroyers. Having a fair wind and tide we de- 
cided to go through Fisher’s Island Sound in 
order to save time ‘and also to avoid the choppy 
sea which was running outside. The breeze was 
blowing about fifteen miles per hour when 
we swung around Seaflower Reef beacon and 
headed for the light on the North Dumpling. 
About a half mile from the island we rounded off. 
The light on Latimer’s Reef we took as a bearing 
and it was not very long before it was close 
aboard, we passing the lightship off Ram Island 
as if we were under steam. Keeping the three 
spindles, which lie between Fisher’s Island (east 
end) and Watch Hill in line, we soon sighted the 
Bell Buoy off the point and we were not long in 
coming up with it, for this was the fastest run 
of our entire cruise, as it was just 11 o’clock 
when we passed the bell. 
Getting out of under the lee of Fisher’s Island 
our breeze became quite brisk and also started a 
lively sea running, which forced boats going the 
other way to take in a reef or two in some in- 
stances. As the course from Watch Hill Light 
New London is quite an interesting _ 
to Point Judith whistling buoy is E. by S., al- 
lowing for the tide, which was just beginning to 
run flood, it was possible for us to carry a full 
mainsail. At 12:45 we were up with the whistler 
and gybing the boom to starboard started on a 
broad reach for Beavertail Light; the weather 
being clear, it was mot necessary’ to go 
over to Brenton’s Reef Lightship in order 
to run a course for the channel. After we 
passed Beavertail and got under the lee of Con- 
anicut Island our breeze began to die out and it 
was 2:30 before we rounded to and let go our 
anchor off the Naval Reserve landing, about an 
eighth of a mile off shore. The harbor being full 
of yachts of all descriptions, several of my former 
shipmates being among their officers, it was in- 
cumbent on me to do everything up man-o’-war 
fashion, the crew entering into the spirit of the 
thing with vigor, for in less than an hour our 
sails were all neatly furled and the deck and out- 
side scrubbed down. After a combination dinner 
and supper the boys went ashore to see the sights. 
July 9.—It was quite late when we turned out 
as we had nothing particular to do aside from 
the regular morning routine. After an early din- 
ner two of the boys and myself went ashore, and 
walking the full length of Bellevue avenue and 
the Cliff Walk, both of which are lined with 
magnificent dwellings and gardens, decided to re- 
turn by a different route along Brenton road, 
quite as attractive as the others, but less fre- 
quented. Taking supper at a hotel we walked 
around old Newport, which is in striking contrast 
to the new, the streets being exceedingly narrow 
and poorly paved. As usual, when in a strange 
harbor full of boats, one of us stayed on board 
while the rest were ashore. 
July to.—Waiving the superstition regarding 
sailing on a Friday, all hands were up at 5:30 
with the hope that we would be underway early, 
but in this we were disappointed, for although 
the water-boat had been ordered the previous 
evening, it was 9:30 before she came alongside. 
The boys did not waste the time entirely, though, 
for all the white duck trousers and jumpers were 
scrubbed. 
[TO BE CONTINUED. | 
Canoeing. 

A Book on Canoeing. 
“CANOE CRUISING AND CAMPING” is a book to 
have at one’s elbow when planning a summer va- 
cation. It is not a new book, but its author, Mr. 
Perry D. Frazer, wrote so clearly and so in- 
structively that it has come to be a sort of text- 
book for amateurs and is almost invaluable for 
the novice. The chapters are divided into Plea- 
sures and Advantages of the Pastime; Canoes; 
Camping Outfit; Clothing; Firearms; Fishing; 
Photographing; Cruising. It is daintily illustrated 
by sixteen half-tones.—Suburban Life. 
A. C. A. Membership. 
NEW MEMBERS PROPOSED, 
Atlantic Division—Edwin A. Quick, Yonkers, 
N. Y., by H. C. Ward; Louis S. Tiernan, New 
York city, by S. S. McKeag. 
Central Division—Bernard. Held, Rochester, N. 
Y., by H. M. Stewart. 
Northern Division.—Philip Conlin, Gananogue, 
Canada, by R. H. Britton. 
Good stories are somewhat scarce. Here is one of the 
best: A commercial traveler had just taken a large order 
for a spring consignment of hardware from the buyer of 
a large Scotch house, and so satisfied was he with the 
orders received during the past twelve months that he 
endeavored to press upon the canny Scot a box of fine 
Havana cigars. “Naw,” he replied, “‘do not bribe a 
mon, R! cudna tak’ them, and I am elder of the kirk 
witha’.” “But, my dear sir, will you not accept them 
as a panier “T cudna,” said the Scot; “I’d neves 
be able tae hold my head up again among the ither 
members of the kirk.” “Well, then,” said the traveler, 
“suppose I sell you the cigars for a merely nominal 
sum—say, sixpence— would that interfere with your con- 
scientious scruples?” ‘“‘Weel, in that case,’’ replied the 
Scot, “‘since you press me, and not liking tae refuse 
an offer weel meant, I think I’ll be taking twa boxes.”— 
Shooting Times. 
DAN KIDNEY @ SON, West De c Pere, Wis 

Builders of fine Pleasure and Hunting Boats 
Canoes, 
Gasoline Launches, Small Sail Boats. 
Send for Catalogue. 
KNOCK DOWN BOATS 
Launches, row and Of all Descriptions. 
sail boats. 
Canoes and Hunting & 
boats. 




Maud Weil Pes a 
Send for Catalogue. 
- &. al 
American Boat & Machine Co., 3517 S. 2nd St., St. Louis, Mo. 



DO YOU WANT A CANOE? 
Let us book your order for future delivery. Variety of 
models, wide range of prices. May wesend our catalogue? 
OLD TOWN CANOE COMPANY 
9 Middle Street, Old Town, Me. 


Naval Archictects and Brokers. 

ARTHUR BINNEY, 
(Formerly Stewart & Binney.) 
Naval Architect and Yacht Broker, 
Mason Building, Kilby Street, BOSTON, MASS. 
Cable Address, ‘‘ Designer,’’ Boston. 

BURGESS @ PACKARD, 
Naval Architects and Engineers. Yacht Builders. 
131 State St.,. BOSTON, MASS. Tel. 4870 Main. 
Marblehead Office and Works: Nashua St., Marblehead, Mass. 
300-Ton Railway. Modern Building Shops. 
Storage Sheds. 10-Ton Steam Shearlegs, 21 feet of water 
off our railway. Large Storage Capacity. Ship Chandlery 
and Machine Shop. Repair Work of all kinds quickly 
handled. 
HOLLIS BURGESS, 
Yacht Broker. General Marine Agent. Insurance of all 
kinds. Agent for the purchase and sale of Gasoline Engines. 
Main Office, 10 Tremont St. Tel.1905-1 Main. B 
oston, Mass, 
Branch Office, 131 State St. Tel. 4870 Main. 
LORILLARD & WALKER, 
Yacht Brokers, 
Telephone 6950 Broad. 41 Wall St., 
Two new 

New York City. 

C. SHERMAN Hoyt. Montcomery H. Crark. 
HOYT @ CLARK, 
VAL ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS, 
YACHT BROKERAGE. High Speed Work a Specialty. 
17 Battery Place, New York. 
NORMAN L. SKENE, 
The Skene Chock. The Skene Sectional Boat. 
The Skene Triple Screw System. 
15 Exchange Street, - Boston, Mass. 
SMALL BROS. 
NAVAL ARCHITECTS. YACHT BROKERAGE. 
No. 112 Water Street, BOSTON, MASS. 
Fast cruisers and racing boats a specialty. Tel. 3556-2 Main. 
FOR SALE. 
C. B. Sloop “KANGAROO.” 
40ft. over all, 28ft. waterline, 13ft. breadth, and 4ft. 6in. 
draft; 3,000lb. lead shoe; 10,000lbs. cast ballast (iron) in- 
side. Built in 1885 by Phil Ellsworth; rebuilt 1898. 
Kangaroo is absolutely sound and seaworthy, fully found. 
Sails, standing and running rigging, also tender, new 
1904 and 1905. Anchors, chains, brass binnacle, lights. 
Mahogany trim cabin; stateroom with Bishop closet. 
Lead plumbing; water tank, ice box, galley, bedding, 
cushions, and all equipment new. Spar covers, sail 
covers, awning fore and aft; life buoys, gilt names. Top 
sides painted black, with gold stripe, and copper-painted 
bottom. Cedar and mahogany tender, cost $75. Patent 
boat davits. Price $700. Apply to j. R. GILMORE, 
45 East 28th St., New York. 




TRAINING vs. BREAKING. 
Pees Dog Training; or, Training vs. Breaking. By 
Hammond. To which is added a chapter on train- 
ing i dogs, by an amateur. Cloth, 165 pages. Price, $1. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
