Pachting and Boating. 
HIGH WATER, FOR THE WEEK, 



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—The race between the well known yachts William T. 
Lee and the Brooklyn, both of the Brooklyn Yacht Club, 
came off on September 29th. The course was from twenty- 
fourth street south Brooklyn, to and around buoy 8} south 
west spit, and return, about twenty-two miles. The match 
was sailed under the rules and regulations of the Brooklyn 
Yacht Club. The Brooklyn received a time allowance of 
174 seconds. Both yachts got off well together, and had a 
large number of hands on board. On reaching the Narrows 
the wind increased, dashing the spray, and often burying 
the yachts, under their heavy spread of canvas. The Lee 
was first to reach the south-west spit. Both yachts were 
now sailing before the wind for home, the Lee ahead, which 
she maintained, and came home the winner, beating the 
Brooklyn, by 6 minutes 184 seconds. 
—The Cat boat race came off at Newport, R. I., on Sep- 
tember 29th. The course was froma stakeboat at Fort 
Wallcott to and around the Lightship and return. The 
wind blew fresh from the southeast, but the little boats got 
under weigh and started. The race was almost too exact- 
ing, as several of the boats came to grief, however the ma- 
jority behaved splendidly. The E. O. Matthews won the 
first class prize. The George and Anna the second class. 
The Dauntless (called after the celebrated yacht) the third 
class. 
At the meeting of the Brooklyn Yacht Club last week, 
it was arranged to have a sailing excursion and clam bake 
on October 8th. Members were notified of an increase of 
dues from $10 to $20. 
_—Mr. J. F. Lombat, owner of the yacht Enchantress, has 
challenged Mr. Stockwell, owner of the yacht Dread- 
naught, to race across the Atlantic for a wager. 
_—Mr. J. F. Lombat claims the Cape May Challenge Cup, 
and in writing to the Secretary of the N. Y. Y. C., says: 
“J intend to sail over the Cape May Challenge Cup course 
on Tuesday, the 14th of October next, starting from the 
Sandy Hook Lightship at 11 M., and to claim the Challenge 
Cup, unless I am beaten.” 
—The New Jersey Yacht Club will hold their fall regat- 
ta on Thursday, October 9th. The prize will be the Com- 
modore’s pennant, and the yachts are to be divided into 
three classes. First class—Alpha, Julie, Exertion, Twinkle, 
Emma, Jane Rover, and Jennie. Second class—Pas- 
time, Flora Temple, Jessie, Dexter, Ripple, Dido, and Vo- 
lant. Third class—Dilks, Sophia, Neptune, Julia, Dread- 
naught, Arcola, and Tempest. As so many yachts have 
entered, it is probable that the races will be very exciting 
and interesting. 
—The yacht Germania, Columbia Yacht Club, had an 
exciting race last week with the yacht John F. Gage. The 
course was from the Columbia’s club house to and around 
Fort Lafayette and return. The Germania was very pret- 
tily beaten. 
—The Kingston regatta took place on September 
26th, at Kingston, Ontario, Dominion of Canada. The 
start was from St. Lawrence wharf. The Ira took the 
lead, followed by the Coral; Lady Stanley was slow in get- 
ting off, but soon gained the lead and maintained it 
throughout the race. The Ira took the prize, however, 
owing to time allowance. For the second race eight boats 
started. The Sunbury, of Belleville, won easily. 
Roya Haurax Yacut Cius.—This club has of late 
shown decided signs of ‘‘business,” most gratifying to all 
interested in aquatic sports. During the recent visit of the 
Earl of Dufferein, Governor General of Canada, it took 
the lead in extending courtesies to his Excellency, the 
yacht club reception having been the finest entertainment 
given. In the way of yachting it has done much to awaken 
a love of the sport among the inhabitants of Halifax, and 
allsummer long the boats of the squadron might be seen 
traversing Bedford Basin, or stretching down the harbor. 
It has held three regattas this year—one on the 21st of 
June, when the challenge cup for first and second class 
yachts were sailed for, the Petrel, sloop, carrying off the 
former, and the Kate, sloop, the latter; one on the Ist of 
August, when the prize consisted of the Prince of Wales 
Challenge Cup, a magnificent piece of plate of the value of 
$500, carried off, on this occasion, by the sloop Petrel; and 
one on the 19th September, when the three crack yachts of 
the squadron competed for the “Sambro Cup,” value, $100. 
This last match, the finest, longest and best contested on 
record in the club, was originated for the purpose of trying 
the merits of yachts and crews in a long distance race. Up 
to thistime the course has always been a harbor one of 
about twelve nautical miles in a straight line, and it was 
not thought that the yachts could suceessfully undertake 
araceto sea. 
—Here is a piece of good advice from the Telegram:—‘‘A 
word to land-lubbers who sail boats. Rarely an accident 
happens when a boat is well managed. Of late, a class of 
boats have been built which require great care in handling 
them—small sloops with one sail of immense proportions. 
Amateur boat sailors who sail small boats should observe 
a few simple rules. Never make your sheets fast, as you 
can hold them easily by taking a half turn round the cleets. 

FOREST AND STREAM. 

When the wind is “‘puffy” be very watchful, and “uff” in 
If you 
season, and never ‘‘jibe” when it is blowing fresh. 
want to come about, bring your boat’s head tothe wind. 
Don’t carry sail too long, reef in season. Never carry in- 
toxicating liquors in your boats. With afresh northwest 
wind blowing, a man who undertakes to sail a modern 
built sail boat needs all his faculties clear and unimpaired.” 
~The fall regatta of the Harlem River Rowing Club took 
place on September 25th. Mr. James Watson, the referee, 
started the first race at 3:35 P. M. It was a single-scull shell 
race for the championship of the club—distance two miles. 
The course was from the powder ship to High Bridge. 
The entries were W. 8. Devoe and T. R. Keator. As Devoe 
did not put in an appearance, the race was a row over 
for Keator. Time, 15 minutes and 30 seconds. 
The second race was pair-oared shells, distance one mile. 
The entries were R. B. Dodson and F. 8. Osborn, white 
colors; J. W. Arthur and Ed. B. Pinckney, scarlet colors. 
The race was from McComb’s Dam bridge down to the 
powder ship. The tide was running ebb, and the wind was 
blowing up and across the river, which roughened the water 
considerably. Owing to the wild steering of the Whites, 
the Reds continued to increase their lead, and came in the 
winners by five lengths. Time, 6 min. 465 sec. 
The third race excited a deal of interest. 
bridge. The entries were: H. M. Knapp, white; A. G. 
Scranton, natural; W. S. Devoe, scarlet; J. W. Arthur, 
purple; R. D. Dodson, magenta; Ed. B, Pinckney, blue; 
CG. W. Turner, natural. Of these Scranton and Devoe did 
not start. Dodson was allowed five seconds start and Turner 
ten seconds. Dodson was next to the New York shore, 
with Knapp, Arthur, Pinckney, and Turner outside of him 
in the order named. At the half mile, and within three 
lengths of the bridge, Dodson still led, when Knapp put on 
a brilliant spurt, which was loudly applauded by the spec- 
tators, passing Dodson and came in the winner. Time, 7 
min. 324 sec. 
The last race was for four-oared shells, distance two 
miles. The following is a list of the crews :—H. M. Knapp, 
bow; A. G. Scranton, F. 8. Osborn, T. R. Keator, stroke. 
Head colors, scarlet. Ed. B. Pinckney, bow; J. W. Arthur, 
J. Symington, Jr., I. C. Halsted, stroke. Head colors, white. 
Owing to the bad steering of the whites, although we can- 
not complain of their thorough gameness, the scarlets won 
the race easily by six or seven lengths. Time, 12 min. 424 
sec. 
—By invitation of President Lewis of the Columbia Boat 
Club, whose headquarters are foot of Court street, Brooklyn, 
we attended the second annual regatta of the club, which 
consisted of a six-oared gig race between the light and 
heavy weights of the club. The time made by the (blue) 
light weights, from break-water to Bay Ridge dock, dis- 
tance three miles, seventeen minutes and twenty-eight 
seconds; the (white) or heavy weights seventeen minutes 
and forty-five seconds: the blues winning by eleven seconds. 
The utmost good cheer made the occasion very pleasant. On 
the return trip of the steamer they received at Bay 
Ridge a party of ladies and gentlemen, whose company 
added a new life to the occasion. On arriving at the 
pier both crews came on board and the winning crew 
was gracefully presented with a handsome blue silk 
flag, with gold monogram C. B. C. in the center, 
in a few appropriate words by a sister of one of the 
winners. The flag was courteously received by Mr. J. D. 
Purse, stroke oar of the Columbia. After a few pleasant 
remarks by Mr. James Foster, all repaired to the Columbia’s 
boat house, where a repast was partaken of by the united 
crews of the Alcyone, Nereid, Columbia, and invited 
guests. The Forest AND Stream returns thanks for pleas- 
ant courtesies. 
—The Ridgefield Rowing Club of New Jersey, held their 
second annual regatta on September 27th, on the Hacken- 
sack River at Little Ferry. The course was from the bridge 
at Little Ferry down the river, to a stake boat and return. 
Distance two miles. The United States revenue cutter 
Dana was occupied by the judges and a few invited guests. 
The first race was between George L. Wilson and George 
Law, in single scull shells, for the Champion’s Badge of the 
Club and President’s Cup, and was won by Wilson. Time— 
{7 minutes. The second race, with four-oared gigs, for asilk 
flag, open to all amateur clubs, was contested by the Atlantic 
Club of Hoboken and the Ridgefield, and was won by 
the former. Time—15 minutes 15 seconds. The third 
race was between single scull boats open to members 
of visiting clubs for a handsome gold badge. The race 
was won by OC. Myer of the Nassau Club. Time—15 
minutes 26 seconds. The last race was between junior 
members of the Ridgefield Club, single scull schells. The 
first prize was ahandsome gold badge, and the second, a 
silver shield and sculls with the inscription, ‘‘Ringfield R. 
C. Regatta, September 27, 1873.” Law won in 15 minutes 
aud 82 seconds, 
—The Nereid Boat Club of Brooklyn held an eight-oared 
barge race on September 27th, a large number of the friends 
of the club attending.. The course was from the boat house, 
foot of Court street, to a stake boat, one mile staight away 
and return. The Galateas obtained the lead at the start 
and maintained it throughout the race, beating the Nereids 
by over fifteen lengths. 
—The Princeton University Boat Club entries for the fonr 
oared race—A. Burt, W. M. Smith, J. M. Taylor, David 
Paton. 
It was a 
single-scull shell race (handicap) for a medal presented by 
Mr. A. C. Saportas. Distance one mile. The race this time 
was up the river, from the powder ship to McComb’s Dam 

—James Ten Eyck has challenged William Scharff to row 
at Peekskill on the Hudson, for $500a side. W. Scharff 
has accepted the challenge, and an early date will be selected 
for the race. 
—The Logan four-oared crew of St. John, N. B. have 
challenged the Ross Foley crew of Halifax to row at either 
place for $200 or $400 a side. 
—The following are the entries for the National Amateur’ 
Regatta, to be rowed at Philadelphia on October 7:— 
FOUR-OARED RACE FOR CHALLENGE PLATE AND FOUR GOLD PRESENT- 
ATION MEDALS. 
Nassau Boat Club, New York City—Frank G. Brown, John Walker, 
A. W. Montgomery, Oliver T. Johnson, Charles Myers, Lindsey Watson. 
Friendship Boat Club, New York City—William H. Hughes, Thomas 
Allen, Michael Robinson, W. T. Hurley, J. McCahill. 
Analostan Boat Club, Washington, D. C.—H. M. Gurley, A. L. Pres- 
cott, Thomas H. Upperman, Charles A. Brown, Richard H. Morgan, M. 
Bailey, Richard J. Clarke. 
Billy Scarff Rowing Club, Pittsburg, Pennsylyania—James Mulrey, C. 
A. Barr, Frank Cubbert, Charles Ludwig, W. R. Hackert. 
Crescent Boat Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—C. E. Steel, H. E. 
Witmer, A. Spering, William C. Rehn, T. B. Harper, William Barnhurst, 
W. A. Steel. ~ 
Quaker City Barge Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—J. D. McBeath, 
J. Fowler, F. Eyre, S. Gormley, J. E. Reyburn, 8. Stinson, J. D. Fer- 
guson, 
Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—James B. Mingus, 
Harry B. Moore, Frenk B. Evans, Harry McMillan, W. W. Maris, Alonzo 
Parsons, Robert W. Skinner, Charles Howard. 
Argonauta Rowing Association, Bergen Point, New Jersey—Ed Smith, 
Walter Man, B. Stephenson, F. CG. Eldred, E. R. Craft, E. 1. Bramhall, 
M. A. Phillips. ; 
Princeton University Boat Club,—This Club omitted to send the names 
of the crew with the entry, They will be published as soon as received. | 
PAIR-OARED AND DOUBLE-SCULL RACH FOR CHALLENGE CUP AND TWO! 
GOLD PRESENTATION MEDALS. 
Vestry Boat Club, Philadelphia—J. Bonsall Taylor, William H. Ad- 
dicks. 
Crescent Boat Club, Philadelphia—Clarence E. Steel, H. F. Wilmer, 
W.G. Thomas, John Layens. 
Friendship Boat Club, New York City—W. H. Hughes, W. T. Hurley, 
Thomas Allen, J. L. MeCahill. 
New York Athletic Club, New York City—P. A. Curtis, C. H. Cone. 
Columbia Boat Club, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania—Robert Brown, 
Edward Means. ‘ 
Argonanta Rowing Association, Bergen Point, New; Jersey—Two 
crews—Walter Man, B. Stephenson, E. R. Craft, Fred C. Eldred, Ed 
Smith, 
SINGLE-SCULL RACE FOR THE ‘‘WILKES’’ CHALLENGE CUP AND GOLD 
PRESENTATION MEDAL. 
Riverside Rowing Club, Rochester, New York—Theron E. Parsons. 
Atalanta Boat Club, New York City—three entries—Dr. Russel With. 
ers, Edward Blake, Henry B. LeRoy. 
Friendship Boat Club, New York City—W. H. Hughes, J. L. Mc} 
Cahill. 
Nassau Boat Club, New York City—Charles Myers. 
Billy Scharff Rowing Club, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania—James Mulrey. 
Analostan Boat Cluh, Washington, D. C.—Richard J. Clarke. 
Pennsylvania Boat Club, Philadelphia—John Layens, Jr. 
Bachelors’ Barge Club, Philadelphia--frank S. Pleasanton. 
Undine Boat Club, Baltimore, Maryland—J. H. C. Watts. 
Union Springs Amateur Boat Club, Union Springs, New York—Charler 
H. Courtney. 
Argonauta Rowing Association,’Bergen Point, New Jersey—Walte: 
Man, Ed Smith. 
—The Brown and Biglin scull race came off in Halifax 
harbor September 24th. The course was five miles. The 
first mile was made in 64 minutes, both being close to on¢ 
another. The homestretch was made in grand style, Browr 
passing the judges’ boat several lengths ahead. Everybody 
feels satisfied that it was a fair race, to which opinion Biglir 
and his friends subscribe. M 
—Mr. Thomas Brassey, M. P. for Hastings, has jus’ 
passed the examination of the Local Marine Board of;thi 
Port of: London, and obtained his certificate of proficiency} 
as a master in the mercantile marine. 
Che Horse and the Course. 
The races at Prospect Fair Ground Association termi 
nated September 27th, with a good day’s sport. The attend 
ance was very large, and the weather charming. The firs 
race was for a purse of $1,000, for horses that had neve 
beaten 2:45. There were fourteen entries; eleven of then 
came to the post. Hopeful won the three last heats any 
race, having lost the first two heats purposely, for hi 
driver, Jarvis, deliberately pulled the horse, which was ap 
parent to all, as when Charles Green was substituted, th 
grey gelding made six and seven seconds better time. Thi 
disgraceful procceeding was visited by the judges with th 
strongest disapprobation, and the horse’s owner, L. C 
Chase, was ruled off the course forever, and consequentl 
off: all the courses belonging to the National Association 
The last race was for a purse for $3,000, for horses that ha 
never beaten 2:20; best three in five, in harness; mile heats 
J. J. Bowen’s black g. Camors won the three last heats an 
race. Time, 2:23}, 2:224, 2:248. 
—The Nashville Blood Horse Association began their fa 
meeting on September 29th. The first race was for th 
Young America stakes for two-year olds; mile dash. Vaui 
ress won in 1:544. Thesecond race was for the hotel ‘stake 
for three-year olds: mile heats. Madeira won two heats 
Time, 1:51%, 1:533. The third 1ace was a mile and a qua) 
ter dash. The race was won by Stamford. Time, 2:20: 
—The American Jockey Club begin their fall meetin 
on Saturday next,on their beautifully appointed grounds ¢ 
Jerome Park, near Fordham. The following is the lis 
of gentlemen who own large stables and have many*en 
tries: A. Belmont, M. H. Sanford, W. R. Babcock, A 
B. Lewis & Co., The Valley Brook Stable, Frank Morris 
Dr. Weldon, D. McDaniel & Co., Messrs. Hunter an 
Travers, D. D. Withers, H. P. McGrath, M. A, Littell, T) 
J. Bannatyne, Joe Donahoe, P. Lorrillard. The first rac 
is a dash of three-quarters of a mile., The second race wi 
be the great event of the day—the Jerome stakes. Th 
famous three-year olds, Count D’Orsay, Katie Pease, Tor 






