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A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e Vol. VII.—No. DECEMBER, r2. All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” CANOEING Communications must be addressed “THE EDIToR of The Canoe?s?, 46, Chesilton Rd., Munster Park, London, S,W.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEIST is published on the rst of each month, and can be had of any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Pub- | Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or Ameriea…… paid in advance….., 3/6 per annum Jd. or Id. stamps may be sent in payment. N,B,—In sending for single copies, 344d. in stamps must be enclosed to cover postage. HULL: THOMAS GRASSAM, I61 & 162, High Street. LONDON: E. MaRLBoroucGu & Co., §1, Old Bailey. DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not Jater than the 2ist of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Kates on application, To Foreign Subseribers!—All subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos. GRASSAM, HULL; or, if sent in Foreign Stamps, please send value in one or two stamps only, of high value.—P.O.O. made payable to “*7he Model- Vachtsman” will not for the future be accepted. Price 3@., Post-free 7%¥%d. Gditorial “THE Epiror of 7he Afodel- Yachisman, lishers, on the following terms :— 1890 Uotes. Our Metropolitan friends will be glad to hear that the Parks and Open Spaces Committee of the London County Council have favorably entertained a communication from us and have decided to carry out the work of removing the island, &¢., at the pond on Wandsworth Common as suggested. Besides the model yachting side of the question we called attention, as we have done to other authorities—that to be sanitary and beneficial water spaces of moderate area should not be surrounded closely by trees nor blocked up with islands. The surface should be iree and open to the wind from all quarters so that it may get that agitation and motion which keeps it pure and sweet. This should be noted by all Model Yachtsmen approaching local authorities, and the action of the London County Council may be borne in mind, too, as a proof of the importance of the argument. OPEN Competition for 15-raters, at Bradford, on Haster Monday, 1891. The Waterproof Glue Co., 62, Dale St., Liverpool, have offered a challenge prize of not less than £5 5s. in value for the above competition, which we trust a large number will build and enter for. We cannot find space for the rules and 222 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN regulations, but a copy can be obtained for one penny at this office. Mr. Richardson’s letter on the subject will be found in our correspondence column. . —oO— THe WATERPROOF GLUE Co., 62, Dale Street, Liverpool, have sent us a sample of their glue, which is now sent out in cone-shaped tins instead of the air tight tins so well known in connection with paints. To get a dose of the glue there is no occasion to foree open the lid as in the old tin: itis merely necessary to with- draw a small pin and handle the tin in much the same fashion as the small oil feeders; a little pressure on the bottom sends out the required quantity of glue, when the pin is again inserted and the contents are kept as tight as if bottled up. The fault of the old tin was that after usage a few times it fouled at the lid and became no longer an airtight case. Now the model yachtsman and the amateur can be sure of fiuding this handy friend has not deteriorated with time, and that he is as ready to trickle forth in small or large quantity after he has been on the shelf some time as he was when first bought. LIVERPOOL AND SOUTHPORT MODEL YACHT CLUB CHALLENGE CUP. The second race for the above cup (length and sail area 20 rating) took place on the Marine Lake, at Southport, on Thursday, 23rd October, and although the entries for the trophy were not so good as expected, still the way the various boats sailed their heats inade up for the paucity of competitors. The heats were sailed as below : ‘Daisy,’ Mr. T. Case Morris, L.M.Y.C. ‘Windermere, My, John Ellis, 8.M.Y.C. ‘Aziola,’ Myr. John Hall, M.M.Y.C. ‘Olive,’ Mr. Bibly, 8.M.Y.C. ‘Thistle,’ The Messrs. Bower, L.M.Y.C. ‘Elaine, Mr. F. N. Darbyshire, L.M.Y.C. ‘Mystery,’ Mr. John Holforce, 5.M.Y.C. ‘‘Atheling,’ Mr. W. H. Dreaper, 8.M.Y.C. ‘Advance,’ Mr. Andrew Crawford, L.M.Y.C. ‘Lezare, Mr. Holbrook Gaskell, L.M.Y.C. The heats were won by ‘Daisy,’ ‘Aziola,’ (‘Olive being thrown out, as on being measured was found to be over the tonnage), ‘Aziola’ in consequence being given the race, ‘Thistle’ (in good style from ‘Hlaine’), whilst ‘Adtheling’ in 4th heat made quite an example of ‘Mystery,’ the latter not being able to sail the course, indeed she never once went through the flags, and something seemed radically wrong with her all the day. The ‘Advance’ (the holder of the eup) beat the ‘Lezare’ in the 5th heat, in easy fashion, and which event created quite an excitement, as | AND CANOEIST it looked as if the latter part of the match was going to be toughly contested. The winners in the 2nd course of heats were :—‘Daisy,’ ‘Thistle,’ ‘Aziola,’ ‘Advance’; and in the 8rd and final the result was: ‘Advance’ lst (taking cup for second time) and first prize, ‘Daisy’ 2nd and second prize, ‘Thistle’ 3rd and third prize; the winner on passing the flags being cheered on his gaining his second victory. In the blue ribbon of the Southport Lake the day’s racing on the whole was not so satisfactory as might have been desired, as the wind was in a bad quarter making the course a broad reach instead of the hoped for beat to windward, and thus favoring very much the long and flat floored ‘Advance,’ it was not so much due to her speed but to her steady sailing on the long reach (500 yards) that secured her the prize. When the cup is again competed for next match it is to be hoped that a large entry will be made, and that a fine race dead to weather may result. The match was in charge of Commodores T. B. Sill and John Ellis, of Liverpool and Southport respectively, and who were ably assisted in their duties by Messrs. T. Case Morris, H. Gaskell and E. C. Hicks, the latter gentleman being the Secretary of the Challenge Cup Committee. Doings ofthe @hiabrs, Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper oy, and forwarded to the Eprror not later than the zoth of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. Phenix M, Y.C.—In a 3-ton match sailed Oct. 19th, 4 boats entered :—‘ Meg, ‘ Maria,’ ‘Bouncer,’ and ‘Sandfly.”. The wind was N.W. which made it a reach, so we had an exceedingly exciting match, and after a well fought race, the result proved as follows;:—lIst, ‘Sandfly,’ 2nd, ‘Meg,’ 3rd, ‘Maria.’—In a 5-ton match held on Noy. list, 8 boats entered:-—‘Argo,’ ‘Latona,’ and ‘Hdith.’ The match would have proved very exciting U the wind had not died entirely away. The result of only 7 boards was as follows :— Ist, ‘Hdith,’ 2nd, ‘Argo,’ 8rd, ‘Latona.’—The 3-ton mateh sailed on Nov. 8th, fell through owing to lack of wind.—The 6-ton match which was to have been held on Nov. 15th, fell through owing to lack of wind. Sunderland M.Y.C.—The model yachting season has closed, and in celebration of the event a knife and fork tea, at which 90 sat down, was held at the Central Coffee Tavern, Highstreet West, Oct. 24th, under the auspices of the Sunderland Model Yachting Club. The principal feature of the gathering was the presentation of THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN prizes which have been won during the season, and these, which were of an exceptionally superior quality, were on view in the room. The club has only been in existence for two seasons, and this was the first gathering of the kind. Model yachting in that time has made very rapid strides. The membership of the club now numbers over 140, and there are no fewer than 150 yachts registered in the elub. ‘To the president (Councillor J. L. Thompson, jun.) much is due, but an important share of the work has been done by the secretary (Mr. R. Marlborough) and the treasurer (Mr. J.C. Christon). Messrs. Butchart, Ness, J. Bennett, Crown, A. J. Moor, J. 8. Gain, W. Harrison, 8S. Gowdy, J. Christon, P. Phorson, R. GC. Nelson, J. Cochrane, and W. Logan have also rendered active service. Councillor J, L. Thompson, jun., presided, and, when the cloth had been removed proceeded to present the prizes. In doing so the Presipent said he was pleased to see such a number present. He certainly never expected that the Model Yacht Club would become so strong as it was now. He must congratulate them upon the success they had had during the season. Votes of thanks were tendered tothe committee and stewards, the secretary and treasurer, the Park gardener (Mr. Fairley), and the president. —Mr. Crown, in proposing the last-named motion, reminded them that if it had not been for their president and his influence, they would have had no club, no pond, and no prizes. During the evening the following programme was rendered, and the thanks of the meeting were tendered to the musical entertainers :— Messrs. White and Turner (songs), Master Bradley (recitation), Mr. Colvin (violin solo), and Mr. J. H. Murray (piano). Serpentine M. Y¥. C—On Sept. 26th, Mr. H. Lewis accompanied by Mr. C. Lewis and Mr. Hale paid a visit to Chatham to sail a match with Mr. Batty of the Medway M.Y.C. Mr. Lewis having offered to sail his ‘Lorna’ (48 x 8), 15 tons against Mr. Batty’s ‘Buttercup’ (50 x 13-5), 82 tons. A beautiful breeze and tolerably smooth water made the day a perfect one for the contest; and as the wind made the course a force reach out, with sheets well on board returning, the race was a thorough test of each boat’s merits, and the best man undoubtedly Just before a quarter to twelve the umpire, Mr. Wade, of the Medway Club gave won. the word to go. ‘Lorna’ crossing the line first was caught by the tide and sheered rapidly off shorewards, but after a smart chase was caught and turned again on her journey, ‘Buttercup’ AND CANOEIS1T 223 going straight away for the mark. A splendid race took place to the buoy ‘Lorna’ picking up the two or three hundred yards lost at starting: both however being a little troubled with the tide and occasional slams. weather the ‘Buttercup’s’ manifest: On turning to superiority was splendidly handled by her skipper, with sheets close in she stood up through the lumpy water as only a beamy boat can, ‘Lorna’ being washed fore and aft by every wave and filling her jib at each dip. Once through the rough water ‘Lorna’ gained again on her opponent, but ‘Buttercup’ was too far ahead and got home 150 yards ahead which arrived 55 minutes and 50 seconds after the start. This is the fastest time recorded for the course of two miles, the tide being against the models both out and homne. Both competitors were loudly cheered on landing by the assembled clubmen. A series of matches for-a prize presented by Mr. Lear should have begun on Nov. 1st but rain, fog, and absence of wind has prevented them taking place. Kingston M.Y.C. (Huli).—On Saturday, Oct. 25th, seven 10-ton models started in a match for a first and second prize. ‘The wind was light and fluky from the west, and towards the close was a mere drift. In the first round ‘Susie’ (J. G. Storey) beat ‘Iris’ (N. G. Andrews); ‘Madge’ (G. Smith) beat ‘Lizzie’ (J. Harris); ‘Polhe’ (L. A. Bruce) beat ‘Isa’ (E. Gruby); ‘Winsome’ (J. R. Windsor) a bye. Second round: ‘Susie’ beat ‘Midge,’ ‘Pollie’ beat ‘Winsome.’ Final: ‘Susie,’ 1; ‘Pollie,’ 2. Four second-class 10-ton models started for a prize presented by one of the officers, and this was won by Joseph Twydell. Mr. Manchester M. Y. C.—qQur last match of ;the season commenced on Saturday, Nov. 1st, and finished on Nov. 8th, for three prizes presented by lady friends. The racing commenced with a nice breeze, but when the third heat was reached it almost died away, and darkness coming on it was postponed until the Saturday following. In the meantime the ladies had been having tea in the boat-house (ably provided by Mr, Dempsey) and seemed to enjoy it very much. There was a good muster of members and visitors. The heats were as follows :—Heat 1, Mr. Nutter’s ‘Muriel, Mr. Hall’s ‘Maggie,’ Mr. Corbett’s ‘Miranda,’ Mr. Hopkin’s ‘Marjorie,’ Mr. Osborn’s ‘Isabel.’ Heat 2, Mr. Wilkin’s ‘Adele,’ Mr. Goldthorpe’s ‘Dolphin,’ Mr. Saunder’s ‘Cygnet,’ Mr. Brockbank’s ‘Genesta,’ Mr. Storey’s ‘White Wings.’ Heat 8, Mr. Lenfesty’s ‘Triton,’ Dr. Greenhalgh’s ‘Tolantha,’ Mr. Brockbank’s ‘Love Star,’ Mr. Hall’s ‘Atalanta.’ At this stage the racing was postponed. Heat 4, Mr. Wilkin’s 224 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. ‘Paris,’ Mr. Corbett’s ‘Niad,’ Mr. Saunder’s ‘Firefly,’ Mr. Crozier’s ‘Kelpie,’ Mr. Goldthorpe’s ‘Maggie. The ‘Naiad,’ ‘Triton,’ ‘Adele’ and ‘Isabel’ won their heats. Final, ‘Isabel’ 1st prize, ‘Naiad’ 2nd prize, and ‘Adele’ 3rd prize. The match was a consolation handicap for members who had not won a first prize during the whole season. Weare practically shut up now until next April, when all being well the racing will commence again for another season. The distribution of prizes and annual tea will take place in a few weeks, and the general meeting for election of officers, &c., shortly afterwards. Uister M. ¥.C.—The second annual re-union of the club took place on Saturday night, in the Crown Dining Rooms. There was a_ large attendance. The president, Mr. E. A. Spiller, oecupied the chair, Mr. W. Pem, the vice-chair. After tea the secretary, Mr. W. Wilson, read letters of apology from the secretaries of the Dublin, Glasgow, and Manchester clubs for inability to attend. The prizes competed for + at the annual regatta were distributed by Mr. Pim, as follows :—5-ton class—Ilst ‘O’Halloran’ Mr. Mackay ; 2nd, ‘Wasp,’ Capt. McKay ; 3rd, ‘Puritan, Mr. McAdam. 10-ton class—l1st, ‘Detective,” Mr. Hastings; 2nd, ‘Dufferin,’ Mr. Powell; 3rd, ‘Bermudian,’ Mr. Harrison. 90-ton class—Ist, ‘Forget-me-not,’ Mr. Baird ; 9nd, ‘Cheetah,’ Mr. Harrison; 3rd, ‘Irex,’ Capt McKay. 65-ton consolation race—Ilst, ‘Charles,’ Mr. McGonigal; 2nd, ‘Bonita,’ Capt. Roberts ; 8rd, ‘Deerhound,’ Mr. Bell. 10-tou consolation race—Ilst, ‘Vivid,’ Mr. Hamilton; 2nd, ‘Shainrock,’ Mr. Dobson; 38rd, ‘Aerial,’ Mr. Davies. 90-ton consolation race—l1st, ‘Lizzie,’ Mr. Robb; 9nd, ‘Misfortune,’ Mr. Hill; 3rd, ‘Fara,’ My. Davidson. The champion flags were awarded to Mr. J. C. Baird’s, ‘Forget-me-not’; Mr. Bell’s ‘Tiddie’; Mr. J. T. Bell’s, ‘Deerhound’; Cup and Gold Medal to Mr. Beasant; the silver medal to Mr. Hastings, and the bronze medal to Mr. Hamilton. A well merited compliment to the secretary, Mr. W. Wilson, in recognition of his services to the club was accorded. The president then presented him with a beautiful marble time-piece, and the recipient having replied in suitable terms the treasurer gave a report of the year’s proceedings; 150 races have been sailed and the club is in a very flourishing condition, as to members and finance.
