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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[APRIL 21, 1900. 

had left nearly three weeks before. As the boat 
was to be left without anyone on board for some 
time I payed out most all the chain, making the 
end well fast to the bitt. 
Having given the sails an extra tight furl to 
keep the water out, and slacked all the gear a bit 
to allow for shrinkage in case of rain, I hauled 
down the pennant and declared the cruise of 
Nellie officially over at 4:15, much to the regret 
of all of us. 

Northumberland Strait. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
Referring to your description of my yacht, pub- 
lished on March 3, and Mr. J. L. Stewart’s letter 
of March 31, in which he takes exception to your 
remarks re depth of water in Northumberland 
Strait, I agree with Mr. Stewart as to depth of 
water, also to the fact that this sheet of water is 
one of the best in the world for yachting, being 
particularly free from fog and heavy storms. 
While there are plenty of harbors for vessels 
drawing from 10 to 2oft., there are many small 
bays and inlets affording good fishing and shoot- 
ing, available only for vessels drawing from 4 to 
6ft. of water. 
My summer place is situated on one of these 
shallow bays, and I hope to explore all the waters 
of this beautiful strait, and incidentally capture 
and partake of the oysters, lobsters, clams, brook 
trout, sea trout. striped bass, salmon, as well as 
wild geese, brant, ducks, plover, etc. 
I have named my yacht Milicete, after one of 
the tribes of Indians who formerly inhabited this 
country, N. Curry. 
YACHTING NEWS NOTES. 


AMERICAN Power Boat Association.—The 
Philadelphia Y. C. has nominated Mr. John J. 
Sproul as representative to the American Power 
Boat Association. 
ReRe 
Steam YAcHT FoR Mr. Rose LauNcHED,—At 
the yards of the Pusey & Jones Company on 
April 9 the steam yacht for Mr. Andrew Rose, 
New York Y. C., was launched and christened 
Emrose, This vessel, which is built of steel, was 
designed by Mr. William Gardner and is of the 
following dimensions: Length, over all, 163ft.; 
load waterline, 131ft.; breadth, 21ft.; draft, oft. 
The engine, driving a single ‘screw, is a four- 
cylinder triple-expansion, and a speed of 12 knots 
is expected, Water-tube boilers are fitted and a 
complete electrical outfit will be installed. 
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Nors—EMAN Returns TO NEw YorxK.—Last week 
the schooner yacht Norseman, owned by Mr. H. 
G. Squires, former Minister to Cuba, returned to 
New York from Cuban waters. Norseman was 
formerly the Hoosier, Col. W. R. Nelson, built in 
1902 in Gloucester from the moulds of the fisher- 
man Fredonia, designed by the late Edward Bur- 
gess. Norseman is of the following dimensions: 
Length, over all, 125ft.; waterline, 1o4ft.; breadth, 
2cft.. 2in.;, depth Iit.; dratt, 12tt. ‘sin After 
Colonel Nelson sold her she passed into the hands 
of Mr. Edgar Harding, Eastern Y. C., and Mr. 
A. J. Morgan, New York Y. C., who sold her to 
her present owner. 
mney 
STEAM YACHT MARGARET TO GO TO WASHING- 
ToN.—Mr. John H. Rutherford, New York Y. C., 
has sold his steam yacht Margaret, designed and 
built by Mr. Seabury, to a Washington yachts- 
man. 
RRe 
SAFA-EL-BAHR CrUISING.—The steam yacht 
Safa-el-Bahr, belonging to Col. Francis L. 
Leland, and which has been laid up at Leghorn, 
Italy, has been refitted and left for a cruise. 
RR, 
Bay View Y. C. Orricers.—At the recent an- 
nual’ meeting of the Bay View Y. C, of Hollands 
Station, the following officers were elected: Com., 
Edward Effinger; Vice-Com., George Gross; 
Rear Com., George Miller; Fleet Capt., Harry 
Groth; Sec., William D. Whiteridge; Fin. Sec., 
Paul Rosa; Treas., John Fraas; Trustees—For 
three years, Frederick Borghardt, Dr. Henner 
and John Fraas. 
New Lake Ruies.—On April 14 at Detroit 
there will be held a meeting of the representa- 
tives of Western yacht clubs to formulate rules 
for uniform measurement. Last year, owing to 
a disagreement about the Lipton Cup 21-footers. 
the Michigan Y. C. withdrew from the Great 
Lakes Y. R. A. Now, it is hoped the differences 
will be arranged and the uniform rules adopted. 
RRR 
AMORITA IN SALE List.—Mr. Richard Mans- 
field, the actor, owner of the Cary Smith schooner 
Amorita, has placed her in the sale list. Mr. 
Mansfield is looking for a smaller vessel. 
Rene 
THE GERMAN -EmMpERoR’S YACHT.—It is ru- 
mored that the Herreshoff firm, who have had 
some negotiations about a new schooner for 
Emperor William, have insisted on a certain draft, 
but the royal patron wishes to show his subjects 
the vessel, and many of the Baltic harbors are 
too shallow for such a _ schooner. Navahoe’s 
great fault was lack of draft, a condition imposed 
by the owner and was undoubtedly the cause of 
her few victories abroad. 
Ree 
AiLtsA To REMAIN IN ENGLAND.—Ailsa, which 
took part in the ocean race last summer, and who 
recently was sold by Mr. H. S. Redmond, New 
York Y. C., to Capt. Lewis Clark, is being re- 
coppered and fitted for cruising. 
Ree 
Hucuenot Y. C. OFrricers.—At a recent meet- 
ing of the Huguenot Y. C., of New Rochelle, the 
following officers were elected: Com., H. H. Van 
Rensselaer; Vice-Com., H. M. Myrick; Rear 
Com., Renne Martin; Sec., George F. Lewis; 
Treas., P. W. Mackenzie; Fleet Capt., Harry C. 
Southwick, 
\ Rene 
ScHOoNER Ktwassa’s NAME CHANGED.—Next 
season the Burgess designed keel schooner yacht 
Kiwassa, Messrs. H. B. Shaen and H. A. Rush, 
will be known as the Andromeda. 
Ree 
_ CANADA Cup ConpiTions.—At a recent meet- 
ing of Rochester and Canadian yachtsmen the 
racing rules were changed relatively to the length 
of courses—being increased for the triangular 
course from 18 miles twice around to 21 miles 
once around, and the windward and leeward 
course from two rounds of 16 miles to one round 
of 18 miles. The measurements are to be taken 
not less than four days before the races. It will 
be remembered that, by mutual consent, no race 
will take place this year. Next year the races 
will come off at Charlotte, Canada. 
eed Ce 
ReEcENT SALES BY Mr.. SEAMAN.—Through the 
office of Mr. Stanley Seaman the following sales 
are reported: The 4oft. sloop Cock Robin, Mr. 
Charles S. Eaton, to Mr. John P. Elton; Madge, 
Dr. A, L. Douglas, to Mr. R. P. Stoddard; aux- 
iliary yawl Bohemian, Mr. H. O. Doyle, to Com- 
modore F. H. Waldorf, New Rochelle Y. C. 
RRe 
A Nice Question.—Mr. F. C. Havens, New 
York Y. C., will enter his Gielow designed 30- 
footer Jigstep to race the regular one-design 
New York Y. C. 30-footers. In one-design class 
racing it was thought other classes would be ex- 
cluded, but under the new rules boats of the same 
rating are compelled to race together. This will 
make an interesting point in two ways, as to the 
rules and the showing of the new 30’s in the races. 
The first of these races will take place during 
Larchmont race week. 
RRR 
YAWL SIEGLINDE TAKES THE WATER—On Sat- 
urday, April 14, the yawl Sieglinde, Mr. Geo. B. 
Hopkins, New York Y. C., was put overboard 
at the yard of her builder, Mr. Robert Jacob. 
Sieglinde was designed by Mr. Henry J. Gielow. 
The launching was very successful. The spars 
will be put in place and she is expected to be in 
commission by May tf. 
RReR 
Brooktyn Y. C. RAcE To BeERMupDA.—Sir 
Thomas Lipton has decided to increase the value 
of the cup offered for the ocean race. A $500 
cup is offered by am American now residing in 
Bermuda for the return race, and prizes are to 
be offered by officials of the Bermudian Govern- 
ment. So far, only two entries have been received 
—Tamerlane, Mr. Frank Maier, and Bonnie Kate, 
Mr. W. B. Goddard, Jr. With the increase in 
support and prizes there will no doubt be more 
competitors, but usually in such cases much wait- 
ing is indulged in to no purpose, and entries are 
not received until the last minute. 
RRR 
SaLes By Mr. HENry J. GieLow.—The steam 
yacht Chic for Mr. Whitney Lyon to Mr. M. T. 
Cox; the yacht’s name will be changed to 
Althea; the St. Lawrence River will be her home 
waters. Mr. Joseph J. Martin has purchased the 
74ft. power yacht Pharamond from Mr. William 
H. Briggs, and will be used on the Delaware 
River. Mr. William J. Curtis has ‘sold his 
schooner yacht Kathelmina to Mr. John H. 
Derby. The 57ft. auxiliary yawl Vesta, Mr, Louis 
Herzog, is now the property of Mr. William S. 
Hilles; the yacht is at Morris Heights with Cap- 
tain Gunning in charge, and will take the Dela- 
ware and Raritan Canal route to Wilmington. 
The yawl Esperito has been sold by Mr. Frank 
B. Cleland to Mr. C. L. Dingens. Mr. J. M. 
Goetchius’ 55ft. sloop yacht Eidolon has been 
bought by Mr. C. E. Chapin. The yawl Freya 
has been bought by Mr. George H. Bright from 
Mr. William S. Hilles. Mr. Charles E. Daven- 
port has purchased Mr. Charles S. King’s sloop 
yacht Tillicum. Mr, William B. Shoemaker has 
sold his cruising launch Beatrice to Mr. W. R. 
Carey. Mr. Silby King has bought the launch 
Hermida from Mr. H. Hessenbruch, and Mr. J. 
B,. O’Donohue the launch Arastra from Mr. L. 
Copleston. 
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BROKERAGE ReEport.—Through the office of Mr. 
William Gardner the following transactions have 
occurred: The estate of Edgar Harding has sold 
to Mr. W. Dixon Ellis the steam yacht Mont- 
clair, 97ft. long, built in 1898, and the schooner 
yacht Saxon, which will be converted into a com- 
mercial vessel. Mr. William G. Titcomb has pur- 
chased from Hon. George A. Vare the twin-screw 
naphtha launch Amrita. Mr. Gardner has char-: 
tered Mr. Alessandro Fabbri’s steel auxiliary 
schooner Teckla to Mr. Howard Willets, Rear 
Commodore Larchmont Y. C. The Teckla is now 
being fitted out for the season. 
Canoeing. 

A.C. A. Membership. 
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED. 
Atlantic Division.—5072, H. McCaughey, New 
York city; 5071, S. B. Haines, Philadelphia, Pa. ; 
5082, H. H. Near, New York city; 5088, E. A. 
Quick, Yonkers, N. Y.; 5089, L. F. Tiemann, New 
York city. 
Central Division.—5066, J. P. Rigsby, Wilkins- 
burg, Pa.; 5067, G. B. Rosenblatt, Butte, Mont. 
Western Division—5068, J. W. Simpson, River- 
side, Ill.; 5069, W. H. S. Wright, St. Paul, Minn. ; 
5070, W. S. Shirwood, St. Paul, Minn.; 5071, F. 
W. Friedland, Chicago, Ill.; 5073, A. M. Callman, 
Chicago, Ill., 5074, A. P. Houston, Jr., Chicago, 
Ill.; 5075, R. Lockerbie, Chicago, Ill.; 5076, A. E. 
Nielson, St. Paul, Minn.; 5078, J. P. Norton, St. 
Paul, Minn.; 5079, J. P. Elmer, St. Paul, Minn. ; 
5080, H. D. Smalley, St. Paul, Minn.; 5081, S. E. 
Cook, St. Paul, Minn.; 5083, L. R. Robinson, Chi- 
cago, Ill.; 5084, H. Shackell, Jr., Chicago, Ill.; 
5085, C. Catlin, Chicago, IIl.; 5086, D. H. Crane, 
Chicago, Ill.; 5087, H. I. Spencer, Bloomington, 
Ill. 
NEW MEMBERS PROPOSED. 
Atlantic Division—A. Ulmann, Jr., New York 
city, by H. C. Allen; L. A. Sweeney, New York 
city, by R. Rank; T. H. Baskerville, New York 
city, by C. Sparks. 
Central Division—J. S. Shaw, Pittsburg, Pa., 
by W. B. Morris. 
Eastern Division.—E. A. Lucey, Nautick, Mass., 
by W. W. Crosby; J. B. Banigan, Providence, R. 
I., by S. W. Bridgham, 2d. 
Western Division—J. How, J. Townsend, G. 
P. Metcalf and H..M. Robbins, all of St. Paul, 
Minn., and all by W. H. Yardley; E. Hough, Chi- 
cago, Ill., by J. E. Dixon. 
