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FOREST AND STREAM. 
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The Navy Boat House has been enlarged during the past 
two or three weeks, and can now accomodate comfortably 
twenty or more shelis, with dressing rooms for the crews. 
This is a long needed improvement and adds very much to 
the convenience of the Navy. ‘ 
It is to be hoped that we may be able to send out some 
fine crews next season, and we shall do our best to send a 
crew to the next inter-collegiate regatta at least as good as 
our crew at Springfield, which was recognised as the most 
muscular on the river. Arrangements are being perfected 
at present, whereby we shall have by the end of this month 
a new gymnasium building fully equipped for work. This 
is being done by the students, with the aid of some of the 
Professors, who see the necessity of physical as well as 
mental culture for the right and perfect development of the 
human body. J. 
—The Billiard Tournament at Chicago opened on Noy. 
10th at the Music Hall. The first game played was be- 
tween Joseph Dion of New York and Peter Snyder of 
Chicago ; Dion played with his usual care and un- 
equalled nerve, and won the first game of the Tournament 
on the sixty-seventh innings by a score of 400 to Snyder's 
272. Dion’s largest score was 34; Snyder's, 45. The sec- 
ond game was between Francois Ubassy and John Bes- 
singer. Ubassy playing with his peculiar nerve and 
nonchalant air; made several runs of doubie figures, the 
largest of which were 86 and 69. He won with great ease 
on the thirty-first innings, being 400 to Bessinger’s 187. 
The average was 16 4-31. The games to be played are all 
three ball French caroms of 400 points each. 
—The billiard match between Maurice Daly of New 
York and Geo. F. Slosson of Chicago came off in the latter 
city on November 8. The game was the three tall French 
caroms. Daly gave Slosson 100 points out of 600. The 
game was a remarkably close one, and was won by Slosson. 
Daly made 592 points. 
—A wrestling match for $2,000 a side is to come off at 
the end of this month between John McMahon of Rutland, 
Vt., and Patrick H. Doyle, of this city. Deposits have 
been put up and articles signed to wrestle square hold, best 
two in three, fair back falls. McMahon is the champion 
wrestler of America, and this matchis for the championship 
and the stakes. d 
A foot race for $200 a side was run at Toronto last week 
between C. Nurse and an Indian named Kerraronwe, the 
white man winning, making four miles in 21 minutes, 40 
seconds. , ; 
Pachting and Boating. 
HIGH WATER, FOR THE WEEK. 






DATE. | BOSTON. NEW YORK. | CHARL'’ST'N 
h. m. h. m. h. m. 
NOVAS! seer selene 6 41 3 27 | 2 41 
Tien Aa Seooogssdad 7. 32 4 17 3 382 
INOVetOreetes cae 8 17 | ‘amy 4 17 
Nov. 16 ee! 5 46 5 od 
Nov. 9 43 | 6 29 5 43 
Nov. 10 25 | on 8 | 6 25 
Nov. Lk 7 49 \ {4 ig 


—The Eastern Yacht Club, is the leading organization on 
yachting and boating matters in eastern waters, and has 
rapidly increased in strength and influence the past 
season. ‘The muster roll numbers 260 members and some 
fifty yachts of all classes are owned by the club. 
The first event of the season was the annual regatta of 
June 11th, the ‘ladies’ day.” The weather was dull and 
overcast, with now and then a shower, but it cleared off 
about mid-day. A good breeze prevailed throughout, vary- 
ing from W S WtoS W. Nineschooners and three sloops 
entered. The start was a flying one, the yachts crossing a 
line between Marblehead Rock, and a stakeboat about 
north of it. They were instructed to leave Half-way Rock 
on starboard, Pig Rock stakes on starboard, Egg Rock 
on port, Graves Bell buoy an starboard, Harding's bell boat 
on port, crossing the starting line; a distance of about thirty- 
five miles, , 
The steamer John Romer was provided for the accom- 
modation of non-yachting men and the lady friends and 
relatives of the members. The schooner yacht Azalea, 
John M. Forbes Esq.,took the first prize, leading the fleet in 
actual time. Halcyon, Brenda, Haze and Fearless did not 
appear, and forfeited their entrance fees. Vision made an 
excellent run, and would have won had she been in the first 
class, but having no competitor in the second class, she could 
not take a prize. Shadow was ruled out for starting too 
late, and Coming h:d no antagonist. 
—June 28th, a regatta took place off Swampscot, eight 
schooners and four sloops entering. The day opened fine 
and clear, a light breeze blowing from the 5 We ain sthe 
afternoon a thunder squall came up from N. E. which 
caused most of the yachts to take in all sail, and some of 
them gave up the race. After the squall was over, the wind 
came out again from the old quarter. 
Halcyon won the prize for first yacht, with the allow- 
ance, $100; Fearless took the second class schooner prize, 
$125; and White Cap the seeond class sloop prize, $75. 
Rebecca, Clytie and Shadow gave up the race. 
—The annual cruise began July 8th, the following named 
yachts comprising the squadron, under command of Vice 
Commodore Whitney: Schooners, Julia, Halcyon, Wivern, 
Belle, Haze, Edith, Vision; sloops, Coming and Elaine. 
The fleet rendezvoused off Beverly at 11 o’clock P. M., 
and reached Portsmouth the same evening. Portland, 
Boothbay and South West Harbor were visited, and the 
yachts finally arrived at their destination, Bar Harbor, 
where a stay of several days was made. Returning, the 
yachts visited South West Harbor, Camden and Portland, 
where the squadron broke up. 
—Rear Commodore Jeffries offered a cup to be sailed for 
off Swampscot, September 4th, which brought out eight 
schooners. Wind south, very squally, shifting to south 
west, with a high sea. The cup was won by Silvie, though 
Halcyon beat her over the course, but as the owner gave 
the cup, he did not race for it. America sailed over the 
course, and in spite of the weather, so favorable to her 
from her greater size and power, was handsomely beaten 
by Halcyon and Silvie. Each schooner had to contribute 
an entrance fee of $10 to make up a prize for second boat, 
which was taken by Fearless. 
—The closing regatta came off September 16th. The 
weather was dull and threatening, though it cleared off, 
and the wind which was § W fell light. Four first class, 
and four second class schooners entered, and one sloop. 
Halcyon took two prizes, one for best time without allow- 
ance, and one with allowance, $100 each. Fearless carried 
off the first prize for second class schooners, $100; Vision 
took second prize in same class, $50, Silvie took second 
prize, first class schooners, 50, 
Most of the fleet are now in winter quarters between the 
railroad bridges at Beverly. 
The following is the list of officers of the club: The 
oftice of Commodore is left unfilled as a mark of respect 
to the memory of the late David Sears Esq. Vice Commo- 
dore Stanton Whitney, Rear Commodore John Jefiries Jr., 
Secretary, Henry B. Jackson; Treasurer, Addison Child; 
Measurer, Frank D. Child. We take this opportunity to 
return our thanks to Henry B. Jackson, Esq., for his courte- 
ous information. , 
—The schooner yacht Tidal Wave, N. Y. Y. C., Mz. 
William Voorhis, is at Smith’s Yard, Nyack, for repairs, 
and is to be furnished with a new bow. 
—The Meta-Vision race has not yet been decided. 
judges cannot agree on an umpire. 
—Mr. Henry Word, sloop yacht Seline, B. Y. C., intends 
sailing to Florida and there pass the winter, shooting on the 
St. John River. 
—The yachts Prospero and Magic, B. Y. C., have arrived 
at Port Jefferson to go into winter quarters. 
—The Brooklyn Yacht Club will hold a meeting on Noy. 
26th, when the prizes won during the season will be pre- 
sented to the owners of the successful yachts. 
—The Harlem Yacht Club held a meeting on Nov. 6th, 
the following gentlemen were elected oflicers for the ensuing 
year :— 
Commodore, W. H. Johnson; Vice Commodore, Jos. 
Armitage; Treasurer, Maurice Campbell; Secretary, John 
McDermott; Recording Secretary, Thomas Mook; Mea- 
surer, O. P. Raynor. Directors, M. J. McCaffery, H. W. 
Genett, H. J. Campbell, Manfred Carroll, David Hanson. 
WINNING SCHOONERS AND SLOOPS FOR THE SEASON OF 773. 
The 








SCHOONERS. 
Name. Miles. Time 
Madeleine, N.Y .¥i.C. ‘Course, 00.025 i. 35 4.01.20 
Idler. N. Y.'¥.C, Coursey ©. 5. staircase 35 4.06.12 
Fidal Wave, Glen Cove to Huntington..... 15 6.40.00 
.. |Madeleine, Huntington to West Haven.... 35 8.13.00 
.|Tidal Wave, West Haven to New London..| 50 3.41.00 
Foam, New Haven to Stonington.......... 15.5) 
July Clio, Stonington to Newport... 
August 13..{Idler, Glen Cove to New Londo | 90 | 21.00.00 
August 15..|/Madeleine, New London to Newport....... ei) 
August 23..|Madeleine, Newport..........-.....- Leen 40 3.13.23 
August 25../Madeleine, Newport..........-.... ....- fol eee 3.16.09 
October 2cs| Eva, NOY. ¥.C Courses cs). ioc ce eaneest sere 40 7.16.37 
October 11..|Enchantress, Cape May Lightship......... | 222 | 39.00.00 
October 14..|Enchantress, Cape May Lightship......... 222 | 35.22.00 
SLOOPS. 
Date. Nawne. Time. 
dJune6...... Vision, N.Y.¥Y.C. Course | 4.34.31 
June 6...... jracie, N.Y. Y.C. Course 4.35.51 
June 10..... Vixen, AY: C.(Goulrees jon jeedowencsecenre 4.52.18 
June 10..... \AlertayAay. Cr Courses pocuce ois esis 32 4.27.03 
July dic. e.. Alert; Oyster Ay: res) -te'sh elelass cele aye) lelel-lou aie 2 3.31.16 
July 4. Vixen Oyster Bay. wie lcci creeper ci 28 3.19.04 
July 19 LVASIONWORCEAI tecnilaue cis hia co cemic Miele s 40 6.11.50 
July 19 “AdertaiNew iochelle: 25; /5 8). cia sseensieietote 20 4.24.48 
July 19...... Gracie, New Rochelle. . ne 20 4.31.18 
August 4,../Alert, Cold Spring............ Pht 36 
August 6...|Alert, New Haven to New 50 6.40.20 
Angust 13..;Vindex, Glen Cove to New London,,...... 90 | 24.00.00 
August 15..|Vindex, New London to Newport......... ; a0} 
August (21.5) Vision, Ne€wpOrt..9 2-0) Be) helen deme ee sos | 40 | 5.06.01 
October:2...| Vision, N.Y.Y.C. Course...............:.. | 40 7.46.01 

—In Portland Harbor, Me., a boat race took place on 
Nov. 6th, between J. H. Kennedy and J. O'Donnell. The 
distance rowed was three miles; Kennedy won in 24h. 
30 sec. 
—Henry Adams, Jr., and Henry C. Seaman, of Brooklyn, 
both excellent oarsmen, rowed round Manhattan Isiand on 
November 4th. They rowed in a pair-oared boat weighing 
150 lbs. The weather was very much against them, as at 
one part of the journey they shipped water almost every 
stroke, so much so, that Seaman had to stop rowing and 
bail out. The distance rowed was about thirty-six miles, 
which they accomplished under eight hours; allowing for 
bailing out, dinner, &c., and the actual rowing time would 
be about six hours and twenty minutes. This was a good 
performance, especially for young men. 
AMHERST COLLEGE, November 8, 1873. 
Eprror ForEst AND STREAM :— 
Though the best college time on record, and the manner 
in which its crews have usually acquitted themselves, have 
won for Amherst high rank among rowing colleges, the 
present has been a most unaquatic season. The usual fall 
regatta was omitted for various reasons, and though there 
is a good deal of enthusiasm in college on the subject, there 
has been very little rowing done. The training of this 
year’s crews will be in the hands of the Commodore of the 
navy, Mr. G. E. Brewer, who was bow oar of the winning 
crew two years ago. He already has a number of Fresh- 
men at work. They have beén in the boat but a very few 
times, yet give promise of coming quite up to the average. 
The University crew for the coming season has very little 
decided about it as yet. All of last year’s crew, with one 
exception, are still in college, and probably most of them 
will pull again this season. Several new men are also ap- 
plicants for positions in the crew, and a great deal of hard 
work will be done between now and spring by those who 
hope to represent the college in the next regatta. The old 
boat house of the Association was crushed last winter by 
the accumulations of snow and ice, and the boats of the 
club are now stored in sundry tobacco barns. This boat 
house was four miles from the college, and will not be re- 
built until the completion of the Massachusetts Central 
Railroad, when it will be erected on the line of that, thus 
making the Connecticut more accesssible to boating men 
than it has ever been. The facilities of Amherst for boat- 
ing are not extensive, as most all our pulling has to be done 
on the Connecticut, which is so far from the college. There 
is, however, a small winding stream within half a mile of 
us, on which there is room enough for one boat. The 
finances of the club are not particularly prosperous, though 
we have no doubt of being able to present two crews at the 
next regatta, us usual. FE 
Shat Gun and Rifle. 
GAME IN SEASON FOR NOVEMBER. 
ee 
Moose, Alces Mulchis.) Caribou, Tarandus Rangifer.) 
Elk or Wapiti, Cervus Canadensis.) Red Deer, Caricus Virginianus.) 
Rabbits, common Brown and Grey.) Squirrels, Red Black and Gray.) 
Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo.) Quail, Opiyx Virginiana.) 
Woodcock, Scolopax rusticola.) Pinnated Grouse, Tetrao Cupido.) 
Ruifed Grouse, Tetrao uwmbelius,) Pigeons, and all kindsof Wild Fow , 
ae eee 



| Under the head of “Game, and irish in Season” we can only specefy um 
general terms the several varieties, because the laws of States vary so much 
that were we to attempt to particularize we could dono less than publish 
those entire sections that relate to the kinds of game in question. This 
would require a great amount of our space. In designating game we are 
guided by the laws of nature, upon which all legislation is founded, and 
our readers would Go well to provide themselves with the lars of their re- 
spective States for constant reference. Otherwise, our attempts to assist them 
will only create confusion. | 
pts 
—Black ducks are now very numerous in the vicinity of 
Fire Islands, particularly in the West Bay, near the head 
of Morris Channel. They are collecting in the creeks on 
the islands. Scattering flocks of coots (velvet ducks and 
scoters) and old squaws are occasionally seen, and there 
will soon be good shooting when the greater body of the 
birds arrives. Decoys are indispensable for ducking in the 
bays. Those who have no duck boats can have good shoot- 
ing by setting their decoys off from some of the points 
near Eastern Island, Oak Island, or near Whig Inlet. There 
are also a great many ducks passing through Jones’ Inlet, 
below the Fire Islands, which may easily be ‘‘stooled.” 
Sail boats may be obtained at Babylon, Bay Shore, or Islip. 
—Captain Toffey and party returned from Shinnecock 
Bay last week with sixty-five broadbills, the result of one 
and a half day’s shooting in company with those efficient 
marksmen, Bill Lane and Cy. Foster. 
—Here is some important informati¢n we eather from 
the Germantown Telegraph: 
“The favorite region for Philadelphia sportsmen to visit 
is the waters of the upper Chesapeake and its numerous 
tributaries. The severe but necessary laws regulating the 
killing of game on the shores of Maryland have already had 
a salutary effect, as is observed by the unusual number of 
ducks which now annually visit those attractive grounds, 
Those who contemplate shooting there this fall may not be 
aware of the principal features of the game laws relating 
to that section, that the season for killing wild fowl com- 
mences on the ist of November and ceases on the 31st day 
of March. The only daysin the week that shooting is 
allowed are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Shooting at 
night is very properly prohibited. During the day no 
larger gun can be used than the ordinary fowling-piece. 
For the violation of these laws the fines vary from fifty to 
five hundred dollars.” 
On account of the mildness of the season sportsmen have 
thus far not been very successful, as but comparatively 
few ducks have as yet made their appearance. Assoon as 
the weather grows a little colder, the canvas-back, the red- 
head, the black-head, the widgeon and the wild goose 
will make their advent in increased numbers. 
A contributor to the Germantown Telegraph Nas put 
strangers under obligations by informing them that the 
favorite locality for the canvas-back is the narrows at the 
mouth of the Susquehanna, between the Spesutic Islands 
and the western shore. These narrows are about three 
miles in length by three hundred yards in breadth. By 
the middle of the present month the canvas-back will visit 
those thoroughfares in quest of the wild celery root which 
erows there in great quantities. , 
—Messrs. Birdseye and Charman, of Brooklyn,accompa- 
nied by their dogs, Prince and Hero, killed thirteen brace 
of ruffed grouse in New Jersey last week. 
—All kinds of game appear to be much more abundant 
throughout the country than for several years past. This 
fact is true of the moose and cariboo of Nova Scotia, as 
well as of the quail and ruffed grouse throughout the Uni- 
ted States. We hear of some fine bags of quail from Mon- 
mouth county, New Jersey, a dozen miles below Long 
Branch, and also from back of Plainfield. Bears are be- 
coming a nuisance in Pennsylvania. 
—George B. Greer, the sugar refiner of Wall street, 
writes us that he is enjoying himself among the buffalo, 
blacktails, and antelope near Fort Wallace, Kansas. Our 
friend is working like a beaver for Forest anp STREAM, 
and has got us a goodly subscription list among the army 
officers at several of the frontier posts. ; 
~—A yearling Cow. Moose, imported from New Brunswick 
by the editor of this paper, can be seen at. the depot of 

