The Model Yachtsman and Canoeist: Volume 8, Issue 2 – February 1891

—_ — (ANOEIST, A Monthly Journal of Model Yacht Construction, Fitting and Sailing; Canoeing News, Doings of the Clubs; Yachting Items; Correspondence; Sale and Exchange; &e Vol, VIIL—No, FEBRUARY, 2. 1891 All Communications (except Canoeing) must be addressed Goviterial THE Epitor of 7he Model- Yachtsiman, 161 & 162, High Street, Huil.”’ Canocinc Communications must be addressed “THE Epitor of Zhe Canoetst. Elim Lodge. Hornsea, Hull, or, 161 & 162, High Street, Hull.” THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN & CANOEIST Price 3@., Post-free 2¥ed. _ We are glad to have a letter from Mr. Donaldson, of Sydney, of the Moore Park M. Y. C., and find that all is well with them. We all looked lishers, on the following terms :— Post-free to any part of the United Kingdom, Europe or America…… paid in advance…… 3/6 per annum 14d. 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, 161 & 162, High Street. LONDON: E, MARLBOROUGH & Co., 51, Old Bailey. DVERTISEMENTS should reach this office not later than the 23st of the month, to secure insertion in the following issue. Rates on application, To Foreign Subseribers!—All subscriptions must be sent by Post Office Orders, payable to THos. GRassAM, HvuLi; 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 Afodel- Yachtsman” will not for the future be accepted. forward representative of the club to this meeting the past summer, but it appears business affairs prevented bim colning over. is published on the Ist of each month, and can be had of any bookseller, or will be sent on application to the Pub- Wotes. —_O-—_ The 10-ton designing competition so far has not secured expected. the number of competitors we We hope our amateurs will wake up to the fact that Model Yachting is not to be carried forward by leaving it to others. There must be some dozens of our clubmen who can design a 10-ton model: then why not enter? There are no restrictions—concession has been made in the size of the drawing to be sent in, and ample time is given, The conditions are published in another column. The wellknown model yachtsman and designer, Mr. Ardagh HK. Long, of Jarrow-on-Tyne, has kindly consented to judge the designs, and will furnish instructive remarks and criticisms which will prove of general service to Model Yachtsmen. WE have heard of a Club forming at Buenos Ayres, and shall be glad to have some news as. soon as operations begin, THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN 22 It was our intention to print the rules of the 16-raters on a for Bradford competition The demand was not great separate form. enough, so we published them in last month’s issue of Afodel Yachtsman and Canoetst. Correspondents please note, A CoRRESPONDENT is desirous of helping to Cannot some of the form a Club at Blackpool. nearest clubs do something to assist? Address: Mr. 8. G. Radeliffe, 44, White Gate Lane, Blackpool. A CorRESPONDENT hopes the designing competition will lead to the publication of some designs of well-known first-class racing models, and we hope so to. JORRAWITE.—Writes commending ‘Red and We Green” for his reply to Lieut. Middleton. cannot publish the letter in extenso, but thank him for good wishes. OUR DESIGNING COMPETITION. Competition FoR Dzsians for 10-tonner 1730 rule. The winning designs to be published in the Model Yachtsman. First prize, a well-finished model built to the successful design. Second prize, one guinea. Intending competitors should send a notification of their intention to compete, to this office. Designs can be half-size, deck and sheer-plans, and full size body-plan. Each design must be marked with a device or motto, and they will be sent all in one parcel te the judge by us. All designs must be in by March 3rd. “TUMBLE HOME.” THE Evitor, Model-Vachtsman., In furtherance of J. M’s advocacy of ‘‘ Tumbling Home Topsides,” I should like to add the following : Steadiness in sailing being an important factor to success in matches, any form which tends to this end should be studied. Tumble home, or the rounding in of the free-board from the load line, conduees, in a degree, to this steadiness in sailing, but more so, if the midship section from the load line downwards, has a curve assimilating in a portion of its depth to that of the free-board, for an equal height aéove the load or water line. By this treatment of the form aéove and below the waterline, the yacht when heeled to, say 10 degrees has a line of immersion very little distorted from that of the original or upright position. It will be readily understood, without a scientific AND CANOEIST investigation how this form assys¢s in preserving or maintaining the original balance of the various centres, Let any of your readers who imay be interested in the subject carefully note the exact form of the water line of a boat (with bulky free-board and much cut away below) when she is pressed to the gunwale, and again when she is upright, and the contrast of the respective lines of flotation cannot fail to elucidate the significance of a free-board in keeping with the character of the boat. These remarks have special reference to steady sailing in model yachts, but real yachts being under control cannot afford to sacrifice the power which is lost by narrowing the topsides, the curve or range of stability is shortened, and the sail-carrying power lessened. Guernsey, 15th January, 1891. Yours truly, R. H. ERRATA. TumBiing Home Toprsipzs.—In this article, published last month, the words, ‘‘of all inward form” in the last line but one, in first column, should be #o fall tnward from. the Clubs. Doings of Reports for publication must be legibly written, on one side of the paper oz/y, and forwarded to the Epiror not later than the 20th of each month, to ensure insertion in the following issue. George M. Y.C. ( London J—This club has About a had a most successful season 1890. score of matches have been sailed, including two for Challenge Cups, which have been presented to the lst. and 8rd. classes. The 10-ton cup was won by Mr. H. Collyer’s ‘Petrel,’ and. the 9nd by ‘Wendur,’ both the winners being sailed by Mr. W. W. Greenhill. The Annual General Meeting was held in the Boat-house, Kensington Gardens, on December 26th, when several alterations were made in the rules. Mr. Allen resigned the Commodoreship and was elected Vice-President. Mr. Tylee resigned his post as Hon. Sec. and was elected Commodore. The Treasurer’s report showed our finances to be in a very satisfactory condition. The Officers for 1891 are:—President Capt. C. M. Jones; VicePresident A. W. G. Allen, Esq.; Commodore EK. Tylee, Esq.; Vice-Commodore and Treasurer B. J. Collyer, Esq.; Hon. Sec. H. M. Farrington, Esq.; Auditor C. E. Adams, Esq. Messrs C. J. Collyer and W. W. Greenhill were re-elected members of the Committee. Corinthian (London) M. Y. C-—The Annual Meeting of the Club was held at the Alexandra THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST 23 ; Hotel, Clapham Common, ou Saturday evening, 3rd January; the proprietor, Mr. C. J. F. Shannan, placing at the disposal of the members a very comfortable room. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the attendance of members was not so good as was desired, but it was decided to carry the meeting through rather than postpone same. The chair having been taken by our wortay Commodore, Mr. Church, Mr. D. White being elected to vice-chair, the Secretary was called upon to read the notice convening the meeting; also the minutes of the last quarterly meeting; and these having been passed without comment, the secretary then proceeded to read correspondence received, and this included a very interesting letter from our old friend Mr. Geo. Ramplen, Junr., who although absent in the flesh was with us in the spirit, showing his interest in the club by sending home from Natal a handsome prize to be competed for by our 15-ton class. Unfortunately we were unable to comply with the wish expressed in his letter to have the race settled last year, as our water was inthe hands of Jack Frost, and we must therefore be content to play the waiting game. The Chairman then went through a resume of the year’s doings, and while regretting that the last quarter had been so bare of results, {not a single mateh having been able to be pulled through), confidently anticipated a good year for sport in “91. The treasurer reported a small balance in hand with which to begin the year, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Commodore, Mr. Church; ViceCommodore, in abeyance; Rear Commodore, Mr. D. White; Hon. Secretary, Mr. Edward Gray; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. F. A. Whiffin ; Measurers, Mr. A. J. Hugo and Mr. D. White. The usual vote of thanks to the retiring officers having been suitably replied to, and the Chairnan having replied in a few brief words for the vote of thanks for his able supervision of the meeting, the same was dissolved, the few moments left being spent by the members in talking over old battles won, and anticipating the outlook of sport for the future. A special vote of thanks to Mr. Shannan for his kindness in placing the room at the disposal of the club, without any charge, was heartily proposed, seconded and carried. Scarbore’ M.Y¥.C—On Thursday night, Dee. 18th, the club held a social gathering at the London Inn Coffee House, under the presidency of the Commodore (Mr. Henry Sewell). A good number sat down to an excellent repast at seven o’clock to which full justice was done. After the cloth had been removed and tables cleared, Mr. Albert Strange, (Vice-Commodore), delivered a lucid and most interesting lecture upon the recently introduced Rating Measurement, taking a 15-rater as example, shewing the modes of arriving at the measurement of water line, rating and sail area, together with some comparisons of different types which he fully illustrated ona black board with diagrams. The lecture was listened to with marked attention, and at the close the Chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Strange. In doing so he remarked that the adoption of lectures similar to the one they had just heard was quite a new departure, and hitherto he believed not attempted by any other club on the register, and as such had been commented on in a review of Model Yachting from which he read a quotation. He was sure they all felt much indebted to Mr. Strange for these valuable addresses which he gave from time to time, and so long as he remained one of their officers at the wheel to guide the course of the club, there was little fear that they would loose any of their laurels already gained, but rather add to them and keep them ever bright and green. (Applause). Mr. James Frank seconded, and Messrs. D. Maynard and R. Cole supported the motion, which was carried by acclamation. Mr. Strange responded, and a miscellaneous programme was then proceeded with of songs, recitations, readings, &c., to which Messrs. Robson, Cole, Blakey, Overbury, Strange, Sleightholme, Wanless, and others contributed. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the proceedings which were most enjoyable and instructive to aclose. The club’s fleet went into winter quarters the second week in December after completing the season’s programme save one consolation. The following are first prize winners :—-10-ton class, Mr. M. J. Spyers, cup and prize: ‘Julia,’ Mr. A. Strange, 23 points out of a possible 24. 20-ton class, Lieut. Col. Steble’s cup and Cormamodore’s prize: ‘Victory,’ Mr. H. Benton, 24 points full number. Weight class, Mr. J. W. Woodall’s cup and prize: ‘Sprite,’ Mr. HK. Benton, 24 points full number. 4 ft. length class, oil painting, Vice-Commodore’s prize: ‘Victory,’ Mr. H. Benton, 22 points out of a possible 24. 8 ft. length class, picture, painted and presented by Mr. H. J. Head: ‘Secret,’ Mr. H. Benton, 22 points out of 24, Harly morning races, (10-ton class), Commiodore’s prize; ‘Florence,’ Mr. F. Grant, (winner of east coast challenge shield 1889; 33 points out of 36. The cups must be won three times, not necessarily in succession, before becoming personal property. Gateshead M. Y.C.—The members of this club had their annual general meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd. Mr. James Crimson, in the unavoid- THE 24 MODEL-YACHTSMAN hauled on starboard tack. At 2.30 p.m. the competing boats for the first race were in line ready for the start. The following were the entries (A Section, First Class, 36in, water line, “the heavies,” displacement from 25 to 32 lbs.): twelve races during the season, the South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and Gateshead, interclub silver challenge cup had again been won Volunteers Chinese…Mr. J. M. James ..Mr, Hammond. by the Gateshead club, through the able sailing of the vice-commodore, Mr, John Fanning, who was awarded a gold medal, bearing a suitable , inscription in accordance with the conditions of the cup. The sate gentleman won the challenge cup and silver medal given by Major Dance, and took four first prizes, one second, also a first at Shields. l | i a HF it i “ iy CANOEIST. able absence of Major Dance, J.P., occupied the | chair. The hon. secretary read the minutes of | he last general and committee meetings, also the balance sheet, which were adopted. ‘The Chairman in congratulating the members on the success of the club, stated that there had been | i AND Mr. James Huntley won the silver challenge cup given by the president, Mr. Arthur Newall, also the prizes kindly given by Mr. A. E. Long, Captain Hogg, and Mr. Joseph Johnson. The prize offered by Messrs. Snowball, Son and Co,, was won by the ‘5. H. James,’ owned by the much-esteemed captain of the club. The Chairman presented the prizes to the winners, viz:—Messrs. Dauce, Fanning, Tindale, Nicholson, Bartlett, and Johnson. ‘he election of officers for 1891 next took place as follows:—President, Mr. Arthur Newail; Vice-President, Mr. G. Huntley; Commodore, Mr. James Tindale; Vice-Commodore, Mr. J. Fanning ; Captain, Major Dance; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. John Wilson; Stewards, Messrs. Nicholson and Sutherland ; Committee, Messrs. J. W. Ward, J. Huntley, Appleby, and Johnson. The club have some good things in store for next year 1891, having three challenge cups and two first prizes promised besides the ordinary club prizes. TOKYO, IMPERIAL JAPAN, MODEL YACHT CLUB REGATTA. The members of the Imperial Model Yacht Club held their Autumn Sports on the afternoon of the 3rd Nov. 1890, His Imperial Majesty’s Birthday, on the club pond adjoining the Naval Academy grounds. The Commodore, H.K. the Marquis Nabeshima, was unable to attend, and many other Japanese members were unavoidably prevented from being present, Spectators were few, no guests having been invited, but a few ol the more earnest sports the ‘‘elder boys” of the club were there in sufficient force for carrying out the prograinme. The wind blew strong and steady trom the north-west, and covered the whole length of the pond without flaws or eddywinds of any kind. The course was across the pond at an obliqueangle, which made the distance about 200 yards, and the boats were to sail close- NAME, RIG. OWNER. SAILED BY. Wild t¥ave…Sloop……Mr J. Saigo…… .. Mr. James. Coustanlce …., Cutter …..Capt. Squire, R.N, Mr. Owston, LTOX iv ccanesens Sloop. Mr. J. M. James…Mr, Beart. The boats got away well together, but the ‘Volunteer’ soon went ahead and won with ease; ‘Wild Wave’ second, with ‘Constance’ and ‘Trex’ The ‘Constance’ had her| close at her heels. topmast strack and carried lower sails only, the others carried whoie sail. A second heat was made on the saine course, when ‘Constance,’ getting well away from her opponents, crossed the line first. ‘Volunteer’ rammed the ‘Wild Wave’ just after starting and turned her round on her heel, but, notwithstanding this accident, the latter boat came in a good second, with ‘Irex’ ‘Volunteer’ caught a flaw which carried third. her away to windward of the winning line altogether, and consequently was not in the race at ail. ‘he following were the entries for the second race (B section, first class, 33-3510. water line):— NAME, RIG, OWNER, SAILED BY, Mr. TL. Inouye…..Mr, James. Uité.cc core oe SlOOP.e.. Cousins …..,.Schooner..Mr. J. M. James..Mr. Hammond. Marasakt iu. Sloop ….., Mr. C. Nabeshima…Mr. Beart. Dat-ichi-Tsuru ..Cutter.. Prof, West… …..Prof, West. This was a very exciting race, as the boats were well matched and had much about the same sail power. ‘The ‘Ume’ won the race easily, making a straight course from start to finish, followed closely by the ‘Daiichi-Tsuru,’ under lower sails only, second; ‘Karasaki,’ third, but to leeward. The ‘Cousins’ was pinched too much in the wind from the start and did not cross the winning line. A second heat was sailed in which the ‘Uine’ again took first place, with ‘Karasaki’ ‘Dai-ichi-Tsuru’ crossed the winning second. line third, jumping it and running into the wall beyond, carrying away her head gear. The following were the entries for the third race (Second class boats, 26in. water line):— SAILED BY, OWNER. RIG, NAME, Albatross …..5chooner…Mr. J. M James …Mr. James. Cormorant… Schooner… Lieut. Yoshii, I.J.N…uMr. Beart. Blathie,..,…Cutter -. ., Prof. West ………Mr. Glover. Keepsake… Cutter …… Prof. West … ….. Mr, Hammond, Professor West’s ‘Blaikie,’ ‘‘booming along” from start to finish under all flying kites, crossed the winning line first ; ‘Albatross,’ a good second, ‘Cormorant third. The wind was now falling light and the races for the third-class boats did not take place. During the second race some iadies, relatives of somej of theginembers, were THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 25 clubs that are building raters, but we think the length and sail area rule a very complicated affair, and run too much into figures, and for models for inter~club matches we think 15 tonners with about 20 Ibs. of lead plenty to carry about from town to town. The old 15 ton boats of our club do present and seemed to take a lively interest in the movements of the little craft. The sports, although on a small scale, were a great success, and the thanks of the members are due to their not exceed 16 Ibs. of lead with an average draught of water Yokohama friends who so ably assisted them in carring out the programme, both seniors and juniors. Professor West acted as umpire in the first race, and Mr. Alan Owston in the others, and Mr. Asada asstarter. No prizes were given nor times taken. As on previous occasions, the from 9 tu II inches, and one or two draws a foot aft which we are obliged to have on account of tidal water. Hoping to see Lieut. Middleton’s ideas come to the front, I am six, yours, H. Reap. —j—_ Medway M.Y.C., Dec. 27th, 1890. superiority of the Chinese rig for speed and weatherly qualities was very apparent, and leaves Tue Epiror, 7he Model- Vachtsman. DEAR SIR,—Reading the letter from Lieut. Middleton no doubt that, with models of equally fine lines, the Chinese rigged boat will in nearly all cases outsail and weather any other fore and aft rig. in your issue of this month (Dec.), I must say that I fully OUR ILLUSTRATIONS. myself included, a very diversified type of craft, with (in agree with him, and to my idea, it is the fairest possible way must be fairer, not only In reality, but also in appearance when in print, and more likely to keep them like yachts in design. There is another item, I should like to mention, viz: I think that all inter-club matches, should be sailed on neutral water, as a stranger must naturally be at a disadvantage, more or less, owing to sets of wind, sets of tide, and other things, that one used to the water would be aware of, and if this could be arranged, (as we shall try to do in future), I think it would be fairer to all. And again when starting (in ay race) the wind alone should draw the models away, and not by a vigourons push from their respective Captains, who on some occasions, (when sailing on a large piece of water and following the models in rowing boats,) GQarrespowdertce, | find it convenient to keep up this pushing business, which I feel sure no ¢rze yachtsman would do, I did not see your Dec. issue until yesterday, having been away from heme, (and expecting to go again in a day or two.) or I should have written before. With best wishes to yourself and to all model-yachtsmen, trusting they will enjoy a pleasant and prosperous coming season, and that they will also see the force of Lieut. Middleton’s remarks. I remain, yours truly, J. W. JECKELLS, R.N. —_0o-— YACHT CLUB. Lowestoft Model Yacht Club, Dec. 10, 1890. Tue Epiror, Aedel- Yachtsman., Dear Str,—The introduction of the I. S. A. rule of the leading Model Yacht Clubs is a step in the right direction, as it will bring out a better type of model, superior in every Tue Evitor, 7%e Afodel- Yachisman. DEAR SIR, — Reading the letters in the Afadel Vachtsman of Dec. and Jany. of the discussion for the measurement of model yachis for inter~club matches, the members of the above club, myself included, cannot see any better method way to the tonnage rule, gfving than the 1730 rule, without Lieut. Middleton’s ideas come to the front such as weighing them which we all agree, and think it the fairest way of measuring models, and getting satisfaction all round. As for instance, when we sailed with the Serpentine club on the Medway with our 30 to go boat, more nearly resembling design and sail plan; and handsome interesting, and equal the racing. The tonnage rule of the ¥. R. A. has never been satisfactory, introducing a long narrow type of boat, with enormous sail spreads, and reliable only in light breezes, and in no way resembling a tonners against their 15 tonners it must be remembered that the Serpentine boats carried as much lead as ours, we think the 1730 rule produces a very good class as the designer can do away with length to get beam versa, and as we are now building new 15 tonners other a much more the larger racing yachts in render the contests more sea-going yacht. The L. S. A. gives a model that can be built from, and is the most useful type yet introduced by the Model Yacht Clubs. The cutter is no doubt the best allround t rig, but I think some of the would give better results as schooners. long narrow models It would be worth TPIT ine in either light or i faster, 40-tons, (1730 rule) carries from 25 to 38ibs. of lead, while some of the Serpentine 15-tonners that sail with us, have over 3olbs. of lead on their keels, so that weighing the mudels Letters must bear the name and address of the writer, (not necessarily for publication). Anonymous letters and enquiries will not be acknowledged. . All communications to be addressed to THE Epiror, hope still to compete with and much of our friendly opponents of the Serpentine Club, they would be nearly equal, as our Ist class boats, from 25 to to answer very well by the designer in various models; the short upright sternpost takes a weighted rudder. The model is not quite so large in displacement as the ‘Falcon,’ but has a longer L,W.L.; her sail-plan, and additional information will follow in a sueceeding number of The Model Vachtsman. W. #. C. P. we we would be much fairer for all, and instead of our models showing so much tonnage. as when compared with the models and the cut away stern post have been found 1730 rule, when heavy winds; if the system of weighing was universal it In response to numerous letters asking for a 10-ton 1730 design, the accompanying plans are published; the draught is extended as far as possible, and fit in with the depth limitations of various clubs. The peculiar angle on the stem the weighing them, sre smaller displacement, Trinity CoLttecre, Dusiiy. on viz. +4 TEN-TON MODEL YACHT ‘ FOX.” Length over all………0…. 55 inches. Oe 47°75 inches. Beam, extreme …………00. 6-0 inches. Draught extreme ………….:2000 10°8. most of but still of boat, or vice models, most cases) excessive displacement, making them very heavy to transport about, now our new type of boat is of much —-O— MEDWAY MODEL of classing started our club, with the old rule of length extreme, multiplied by beam extreme, not to exceed 750 inches we built, THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. 26 a trial, the result would be interesting to Model Yachtsmen. Some years since a plan was shownin the Afodel Yachtsman and Canoetst for working the foresail ofa schooner ; perhaps some of your readers will assist us in this. I have seen schooners equal to cutters in speed, and more reliable. Itis a pity that only any rig is encouraged, as a schooner can be fitted to work with very little more trouble than a cutter. The Beach Yawl is a favorite with some of our members, they are very fast, but will never become general. J would venture to suggest that a junior class be added to all Model Yacht Clubs where possible, and every encouragement given to lads to build and sail models, and get a general idea of ships and boats. At Lowestoft we have a junior class with 24 and 30in. models and it has been very successful, and much appreeiated by the lads. It is some time since there has been an exhibition of models; if one were started it would be very interesting, and show the progressand improvement in Model Yacht building and fitting of recent years, particularly if some of the older craft were introduced, with pictures, photographs and case models introduced: each district has some special type of craft peculiar to it. I think these suggestions would be of service to Model Yachting and popularise the sport. Believe me, Yours truly, F, J. Taxsiey. —O— RATING FOR INTER-CLUB COMPETITIONS. THE Epitor, Jfodel- Yachtsman. S1r,—‘* Red and Green” in your January issue comments in a somewhat supercilious tone on my suggestion that actual displacement, otherwise weight, should be the standard for inter-club competitions, instead of any of the complicated rules at present in force. In reply, I wish to inform ‘Red and Green” and your other readers that in the Manchester club we have used weight as the standard for a large proportion of our races for several years past. Our fleet of boats includes a number which have been built specially for this class, and we have found that the best boats are not ‘‘ skimming dishes,” but shapley yachts of from three to five beams length, If ** Red and Green” or any one else will build such a boat as he describes, namely 60 x 18 with a deep metal fin and no! more than 30 Ibs. weight. Iam sure many of our members would be willing to race with her, and I[ do not think that she would have a chance in all round sailing against our “ yo to 16 tonners,” I think ‘f Red and Green ” is mistaken in his criticism of my second cbjection to the L. and §, A, system. brilliant, or instructive, or excellent, as some desired, it has been under the circumstances the best I could produce or procure. Three years ago I suggested a still further improvement by another enlargement of the paper and an increase of one penny onthe price. All these suggestions were met in that spirit of generous frankness which has characterised every dealing between us. Though this enlargement entailed a loss many gentlemen most generously mitigated it by material aid. In the name of the proprietors I take this opportunity of thanking them. Let it be clearly understood that the work done on this paper is purely honorary. Under such This led to the matter being placed with great circumstances of course great indulgence may be frankness before me by my future colleague, Mr. Bruce. Most reluctantly, and after lengthy rightly expected and from most quarters it has been extended. At other times it has been perhaps correspondence, I consented to assist. I was reluctant because at that time even it was perhaps the opposite : cases have arisen in which it would almost seem as though certain persons had laid in wait for a peg on which to project criticism, fault finding, and, it has even descended a good deal difficult te find any man whose time and ‘opportunities for the work were so scant. Owing to the lack of these necessary commodities it was with Yet I held on and did what I could under the circumstances of such difficulties as few knew. below that. Personally I find no fault with this, because I hold that every man who gives his time to a task for no pay, is in duty bound to face all the responsibilities attached to or which may spring out ofit. Rarely has anything of an adverse character left a momentary impression of discouragement, but some kindly word of approval or of thanks has soon followed to leaven it from another quarter, And so, pleasing some, and failing to present time. great. reluctance them I took it up. I also urged upon that I myself had no doubt that a man better fitted and with infinitely more leisure might be found to discharge the work. As events went on I found time grow scarce, and my chances for doing it justice still more dwarfed. It is a fact, that I did it out of a pure devotion the sport, which so far as the mere love of canoeing goes, I yield to none. A few facts may be stated here with a view toa mutual understanding between the subscribers to the Canve?st, the proprietors who have it at stake, my colleague and myself. On former occasions I have stated that the limited constituency that the journal is intended to meet is too confined to to please others, we have gone on together to the I cannot close this note without acknowledging with feelings of gr titude that some of the truest friends I have ever found came through my humble work in connection with this journal. I am grateful for it, and the more grateful that I have not so far as I knew made by its means one single avowed enemy. The time has now come for me to hand to THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN oversight another the not unpleasant task which I have discharged under difficulties, to the best of my ability. It has been mostly done when many have BRITISH CANOE instrumental and and also had the op- Canoe Clubs, &c., the outside of the card, which was of the rough edged antique kind, bore the burgee of the Association, and inside a charming little sketch was shewn, portraying a B. C, A. camp scene, specially etched for this occasion by that eminent marine artist, Mr. W. L. Wyllie, A. R. A., and carefully re-produced by Messrs. Waterlow and Sons. The chair was occupied by the Vice-Commodore of the B. C. A., Mr. H. Wilmer, Royal Canoe Club, who during the evening, in a short and appropriate speech pointed out the advantages of this Association to canoeists generally, and intimated that the result of voting with regard to the choice of site for the 1891 meet showed a very large majority in favor of the Norfolk Broads, from which it might be concluded the next meet would be held there, In alluding to the slight opposition the Association had encountered at its initiation, from a few misguided canoeists, the chairman remarked that such opposition had only tended to benefit the Association by keeping the executive up to the mark, and the satisfactory roll of members which had reached the total of 150, clearly proved that little or no harm had been done, and he trusted there would always be a certain amount of criticism with a like result. practical work. The proceedings commenced at 8 p.m., with a pianoforte solo ably rendered by Mr. R. B. Addi- T. H. HOLpine, IMPORTANT. son, after which Hornsea, (near Hull), has consented to take the vocal, One of the features of this re-union was the tasteful invitation card sent by the officers and committee, not only to members of the Association, but also to various prominent members of British to all the good men and true, who have by recommendation, by their articles, and their drawings, tended to make the Canoezst¢ interesting and instructive. The ready response of many I still remember gratefully. Amongst them a few come to mind: to Messrs. Todd, Laws, Bartly, Atkins, Bird, Nisbet, ‘Union J,’ ‘ Yellow Blade,’ McLeod, De Quincey, E. ‘T. Holding, and a host besides, to whom the readers of the Canoezst¢ are indebted for drawings and matter of interest and Lodge, CAMP of having exhibited by means of a powerful lantern, views of the three meets which have been heid under the auspices of the Association, at Loch Lomond, Windermere, and Falmouth, taken from photographs by members present on those occasions. natural course as in this case. My conscience and facts tell me I have done right. I have, therefore, nothing to regret so much as to say, “ Good-Bye ” Elim ASSOCIATION portunity they most concern, the proprietor of this paper and the clubs to which I have the honour to belong. In thus retiring from the Caneezst1 do so believing that its interests will be best served by the step I now take. I am resolved that my continuance should in no way prejudice the journal or the sport. I have done that for which I have been censured, but I have done it in defence of the principles of truth and honest dealing as I understand these things, and I hope to defend them in a like spirit to the end, allowing of course results to take their of of this weather, between 60 and 70 canoeists and others from various parts of the United Kingdom were entertained with a pleasing selection of music, Still all that has-been stated above would not in itself, be a sufficient inducement to abandon the little craft at this stage: nor would I do so now but for an event that has rendered my retirement imperative. ‘The reasons I will not inflict upon the readers of this column; it is enough to say that they have been placed before those whom Hoimes, Department The British Canoe Association held a most successful Camp Fire, at Anderton’s Hotel, Fleet St. E.C. on the evening of the 15th Jecember, when, notwithstanding the inclemency of the the journal, F. 35 Canoeing FIRE. only natural then that I should seek to give way Georce of the for Canoetst. to some one who will have more time, and therefore can be more careful, who will be less emphatic and not afflicted with that outspokenness which is much teo characteristic of those of us who come from the more northern part of our island. I trust that such an one with more leisure may be found, and that he may stimulate and still further improve Mr. CANOEIST paper, in succession to Mr. T. H. Holding, resigned. We will be glad if contributors will address him there, or to this office, any communications been resting from their labours or enjoying themselves with kindred spirits. But, my reasons. For one thing I am not certainly able to afford the time through my being incessantly pre-occupied for eleven and twelve hours aday. Then I must not forget that the night labour of a weekly journal in addition has repeatedly and several times in every year told most adversely on my health, and I am suffering still to some extent from the same cause. It is ‘ AND | Mr. E. B. Tredwen sang with effect the well-known nautical ditty “ They all love Jack,” the audience joining in most heartily with 36 THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN the chorus. Mr. H. Denison next gave with much taste “Three merry Men are we.” Mr. F, T. Crump, who was down for the next song, was unfortunately unable at the last moment to be present, and his turn was taken by the Hon. Sec., Mr. Percy Nisbet, who sang the comic song, entitled, “Bathing” which elicited the usual amount of laughter. Owing to the non-arrival of Mr. F. W. Gould, of whistling renown, the first part of the music was brought to a close, and the gas lowered for the first set of lantern views of Loch Lomond meet, which were thrown ona screen erected at the end of the room. Mr. Claude Scott officiated with the lantern, whilst Mr. E. B. Tredwen with his usual humour acted as showman and explained each scene as it appeared; this lasted about 20 minutes, and by this time Mr. Gould had put in an appearance with the swinging zither, an instrument of which he 1s a perfect master, his rendering of church bells being perfect, and gaining the first encore of the evening, when he obliged with an imitation of the bagpipes, equally well performed. Mr. Thomas Cassidy’s clear tenor voice was heard to advantage in the next song, “The star of Bethlehem,’ and he received a well-deserved encore, in response to which he gave “To Anthea,” and again received much applause. ‘The “ Eton Boating Song” next on the programme, sung by Mr. Percy Nisbet, is A. Camp Fires, the always a favorite at B.C. swinging chorus being most effective. The next AND CANOEIST illustrate it by his recitations. A most enjoyable evening was then brought to a close with the National Anthem, in which Mr. Cassidy took the solo; and the British Canoe Association may be congratulated most heartily on the complete success of their Camp Fire. a ()-— NORTHERN NOTES. The past season will be remembered as a successful one by the members of the Northern C.C. It is little over a year since the club was formed and it now ranks third in point of size in the Kingdom. The cruises taken by the members have been many ; besides the coasts of Northumberland and Durham, the rivers and broads of Norfolk and Suffolk, the Forth, rivers and loughs in Ireland, and other places have been visited. ——O— Racing has been a strong and popular feature of the late season, and will be pursued with greater zest than ever in the next. The club holds undisputed, the “Sailing Championship of the river,” but next season we hope and expect there will be a keen contest for it. The T.C.C. have challenged for the “Paddling Championship” and a good race ought to result. Mr. L. McPherson will represent us and will no doubt render a good account of himself, but in Mr. W. Atkin, lately returned from Canada, where he has done good work with the single maple blade, he will find a foeman worthy of his blade. Whoever looses will not be disgraced. “Tis better to have raced and lost, than never to item, “ Natural Whistling,” by Mr. F, W. Gould, who accompanied himself on the piano, was one of the best performances of the evening, his imitation of birds being inimitable, and although the effort of whistling must be somewhat trying to the voice, in response to an enthusiastic encore he sang a capital nigger song with whistling accompaniment. After hearing “The Requital,” sung by Mr. D. Waterlow, whose voice shewed evidences of careful training, and another song by Mr. H. Denison “Oh, hear the wild wind blow,” the second set of views, viz.. Windermere, Falmouth, Jan, 2nd, and it is not to be wondered at that the credit on Messrs. Denison and Wilmer, who were responsible for most of them, and those in the room who had not been able to attend these meets must have felt quite disappointed at what Argonaut Bulrush —_——— Cluny Gipsy Prucas were shewn on the screen, Mr. H. Denison explaining, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. D. Hayward, of the Mersey Canoe Club, and RearCommodore uf the B. C. A., who had promised to do the necessary. The views reflected great they had missed. As time was getting on, and last trains had to be taken into consideration, Mr. Cassidy’s next song “Good bye” was somewhat appropriate, this being followed by a comic recitation given by Mr. F. G. Hampton, who evidently possesses not only a keen sense of the ridiculous, but is able to have raced at all.” —~o— I must confess to some surprise at the somewhat unseasonable date chosen for this race, viz : elements were also unfavourable, and the race was postponed for a fortnight. There is likely to be a further postponement again if the present state of weather holds on. —_—QO— Below is a table showing the number of wins of the majority of canoes which raced last season, it is not quite complete but is sufficiently so,— Canoe. Sunbeam Wye Starts. Owner. Ernest Hindhaugh 11 8 F.E. Hindhaugh 3 Dr. J. Hindhaugh 9 L. McPherson 9 J. A. Youl 2 G. U. Laws R.W. McKenzie G. U. Laws 6 7 Ists Qnds. I i I I I I 7 3 I 2 3 fe) fo) 7 ° 2 —()— Preparations for next season are going on apace, already one new boat has been built, andI hear of at least three more to follow, all four will race, so THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN that good sport may be anticipated. The boathouse is being renovated, new racks put up, and special attention is being paid to the club room, in which the members take a pride. JI trust they will net develope too luxurious, for that would be AND CANOEIST. 37 the stocks—they have been there since the beginning of ’go. One is a canoe yawl of 13 ins. x 4 ft. 6 ins., on lines of the “ Ethel.” The other is a pine built Canadian (sic) of 15 ins. x 30 ins. Hornsea Mere, the scene of the taces during summer, is frozen over and deserted, save by skaters. The boats are gone except the 18 ft. canoe yawl ‘Daisy’ which is “ frozen in.” a fatal evil. —o— It is rumored that a Thames branch of the club will be formed; ‘l’yne-siders situated on that river, please take note. —O— NORTHERN CANOE CLUB. —0-— At the annual general meeting the following on officers. were elected for the ensuing year.— President : His Worship the Mayor of Newcastle, (Mr. W. Barker Ellis); Commodore: Mr. J. E. McPherson, Senr.; Captain: Mr. J. A. Youl; Mate: Mr. Ernest Hindhaugh; Hon. Secretary Newcastle. Committee: The above, and Messrs. John May, F. E. Hindhaugh, aud R. W. MacKenzie. —O0-—— acclamation. It was also proposed and seconded carried with enthusiasm. The following gentlemen were proposed and duly elected as members of the club :—Messrs. W. Baxter Ellis, junr., and W. C. Le B. Foley, full members. Messrs. C. Laws and SUNDERLAND C€. C, Since last I wrote we have had two camps at the same place as usual, (namely, Barmston-on-Wear). There were six boats turned up which were favoured with a good wind W. Strang, honorary members. The Kewney, Esq., following officers were elected for the ensuing year :— President, J. Baxter Ellis, Esq., Mayor of Newcastle. Vice-Presidents, Revd. J. M. Lister, and fast sailing on both occasions. We have now four new canoes on the stocks, two of which are easy paddling; measurement, Ioft. Gin. x 26in. x Ilin., one cruising Iqft. x 3rin. x Itin, and one sailing I5ft. x 31in, x Ifin., intending to carry 85 square feet of sail abaft the mast. Nearly all other boats are undergoing Dr. Burdon, Stanley John S. Robson, Esq., Dr. Torrance. Commodore, J. McPherson, Senr. Captain, J. A. Youl. Mate, E. Hindhaugh. Committee, J. May, F. Hindhaugh, R. W. McKenzie. Hon. secretary and AURORA, —O— CLUB. treasurer, L. McPherson (re-elected). The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks There is very little to report from the East Riding of Yorkshire in the boating and canoeing to the Chairman, way. One member will astonish the fraternity with a leviathan of 23 feet 6 ins. x 7 ins. but she cannot lay any claim to the title of canoe yaw! as she has a transom stern. Ribband Carvel built and with a steadier of 14 ins. of iron on the keel. PROPOSED IRISH CRUISE IN COMPANY, THE Epiror, 7ke Canoeist, Sir,—I read the letter signed ‘Whim’, and was very much startled to find the following phrase, ‘‘which is calculated to give the impression that such a thing asa cruise and camp She will be a nice craft for the owners of the smaller ships to visit about tea time, as her owner’s big stove is calculated to provide hot water for the fleet, and it is well known that his many capacious | necessaries. | ‘wo home made craft are also on in the to make him an honorary member in recognition of his past services to the club, and this was B.C.A, lockers are provided with luxuries in addition to Mr. May The Chairman then read the Deed of Gift of the ““Prucas Cup,” and proposed a vote of thanks to the donor, Mr, G. U, Laws, which was carried with suiled and I am informed YAWL p.m., kindly placed his steam launch “ Driving Mist” in the hands of the committee for this year’s regatta. the Secretary’s canoe yawl ‘Eilen’ has been very successful. The local ‘ salts” swear by her and her hardy skipper, who is an old canoeist. HUMBER 7-30 stated Before closing these my last “notes,” I should lIke to mention the “Northumberland Sailing Club,” which though only formed last year, I am told numbers about 100 members and has a large fleet of craft of all sizes, from ‘‘Vol-au-Vent,’ to canoes. alterations. 8th, at proceeded to read his report for last year, an1 that the club was in a very satisfactory condition, having nine canoes in the boathouse and three building for this season, and announced that Mr. Ford Maling, a member of the club, had Blgs, “ Prucas,” N.C.C., January chair. The accounts having been gone into by Messrs. H. and F. Hindhaugh, auditors for the year, and found correct were passed. The hon. secretary, Mr. L. McPherson, then ‘Preasurer: Mr. Leonard McPherson, Whitehouse Several races have been A general meeting of the above club was held in company has never been tried before, while the fact is that the B.C.A. was formed for that very purpose and has fully justified its existence.” Will ‘Whim’ be good enough to give date, name, place and particulars of any consecutiv e and daily cruise in company that has been taken by the said association since its formation, and by publishing it through your columns your readers may be informed on a matter of which I at least and some of themselves am ignorant: The THE MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST?. 38 to sea were brothers, and members of our canoe club. There was a member of a well known C. C. over, paying usa visit, and it was agreed to have a sail as far as Marsden and back in the ‘Petrel’ with the owner. As these two canoeists were going out between the piers they were caught sight of by the two unfortunates (who had never sailed a craft before, and who thought they could manage just as’ well), and pursued for a little distance, when a gale sprung up blowing direct off the land which made the ‘Petrel’ put into Whit- next clause in his letter as to a number of canoeists spending a pleasant holiday together has been demonstrated is a phrase I do not comprehend. I cannot, I do not understand why it is put in the Camveist, seeing that every year from that time areport from such meet or meeting has appeared. Indeed it was a report of that kind that led to the practical ruthless expulsion of the editor of the Cazoeist from the Executive. If remember the circumstances correctly, Then he speaks about the success of the meets. Sir, I may be burn the crew of which then beckoned ofthe two unfortunates to follow, but they tock no heed. They had a paddle which very abtuse, In fact, I may belong to the stupid tribe, but what has that to de with the subject under discussion, or what indeed has the many items mentioned in his letter to do with a few friends taking a cruise in Ireland in company. Oh! I see the offence is in asking others to join! Will he say what moral or legal ground there is against it. But the next clause is remarkable. Namely, he objects to the date, the first week in August. Well, now as it is not a ceitainty that I shall be a party tu the Irish cruise, (I wish took in halves but did not seem to have the sense to divide it. And when the ‘Petrel’ and crew returned at night they learnt the story of the Rescue of Canoeists which you have Yours truly, already read. I could get away), I should be tempted if I could. THE Eprror, 7he Canoes. A. E. CHARLTON, S.C. C, But will ‘Whim,’ in that brilliant explicitness and logical consistency which seems to be so eminently characteristic of his writing, point out what is the proper course to take? Would he like the four or five individuals who propose taking said Irish cruise to bring pressure to bear upon the B. C. A and get them to postpone, or get them to meet earlier so that the two events should not clash, or is it that he desires the four or five gentlemen in question to take their little holiday at a given time before the B. C. A., or a given time after the B. C. A. Meet, whether they could arrange it or not? I fully expect to see in your next a conclusive reply. Oh, I was forgetting, Whena man jumps to defend a thing that is neither in question or attacked, what is the old ° proverb about it? ‘It is easier to say a falling house is safe than to stick a prop.” Yours truly, Str,–Whether or not you anticipated a response from myself inclined to make some reply. IT must thank you first for the cordial good wishes you express, and also for ‘the publicity’ you have been pleased to give me by your articles. The first is very encouraging, the latter perhaps a little responsibility. Now, I should like to comment on two or three things you mention: and again I glance throngh your spicy articles and take up the things in the order in which they occur. Iam of Mr. Stewart’s opinion, that if ‘Charm’ had been sailed by him at Hendon she might have come in first, or more likely made a good second, but it was because the *Whizz’ proved the better boat at Oxford that she went to Hendon to compete for the cup. That she should repeatedly lead in the trial races in light winds was more than I anticipated; that she should ultimately win off a much more powerful boat in a strong wind was still less expected, seeing she is my first attempt at a racing canoe, and her owner having been ‘‘at it” only about as many weeks as some of the competitors have been years. Now in the next paragraph you mention a point of contention, though just who the parties are in the contention Iam not aware; however it would seem that there is a CaAROOK, [We need hardly say that we felt very small indeed, on receiving the following epistle from the charming sister of one of our brother canoeists —herselra wielder ofthe yellow blade. Wim is to be congratulated on being championed by one who can evidently use her pen, as well as her paddle. —Ep]. Dear Mr. Epiror,—You’re a very naughty man. suggestion at least that the design for ‘Whizz’ was more or less cribbed from the ‘Charm.’ Now, whatever may be the impression conveyed by a casual glance at the two boats, this much I wish to affirm, that ia no particular was the ‘Charm’ copied, except in the matter of rig 5 and in that alone I was not free to exercise my own discretion. | need hardly say she would have had a different sail plan had I been so free. Neither in sheer-plan, body-plan, dimensions, displacement of sections, centres, buoyancy, style of build, nor fittings generally, is she copied from the ‘Charm.’ One thing only can I think of as conveying the suggestion you name, and that is, the low freeboard forward and rather straight sheer-plan; but these particulars are more con- I know you are-—because DPve read MWhim’s letter in last month’s Casroerst. Whatever do you mean by starting an opposition B.C.A.? What do you say- #ef an opposition B. C. A.–Don’t talk to me, sir. What right have yow to go cruising in Treland—and further, what right have you to ask any otder canoeist to go cruising in Ireland with you when you know that the B. C. A. is going to hold its camp Somewhere? Don’t tell me that you don’t want to go to ¢#at Somewhere, If you don’t, you ought to—that’s all, Ireland, indeed, when that dear little child, the B. C. A., for whom WAimz so earnestly—almost tearfully—pleads ~ offers you a permanent camp, and the smallest possible amount of that and an old spicuous in such boats as ‘Snake,’ ‘Shadow,’ canoe of mine the ‘Otter.’ Were you to see the designs of horrid—‘‘ cruising’ — at ‘‘ Somewhere.” Don’t tell me sir, that the British Canoeist need’nt come with you if he does’nt want to -I won’t be interrupted. The ‘Whizz’ and ‘Charm’ together, or the boats as they lie together in my shop you would agree with me: nay, more, I think you would say that the ‘Whizz,’ compared with other canoes, stands out clear and distinct as a type. I British Canoeist has no right to go where Ae wants to, he must go where the B, C. A.—and dear Whim—go. Now, good bye, and do try and behave yourself sir. Daisy L—p. might say more on this point, but refrain; it may crop up ; again should the lines be published, Now as to the other point you make, ¢.e. the ‘Snake’s’ —O)-— THE Epiror, Zhe Canoeist. Seeing in the Canoerst of January a paragraph under the heading of Rescue to Canoeists, would you allow me space in your valuable paper to throw a little further light upon the subject. The two young men (or lads) who were blown in reply to your articles in which my work is mentioned I am not quite clear, but, on reading over again to-night what appears in the Cazoeist for December, I am [ centre-plate. I think you will follow me when I say that, given a certain weight or area, a plate so shaped 1s more effective than ifit were of the ordinary shape. There is a longer cutting edge so to speak, a partis taken from the least effective part of the triangle immersed—namely, the after upper corner, and is put on to the most effective, the MODEL-YACHTSMAN AND CANOEIST. counterpart in nature in the wing of such birds as the swallow. You will not mind my correcting you in a little mistake you make in another paragraph—in a cursory talk about boats it is easy to make a mistake in identity. It was the ‘Torpedo’ that upset and was righted again by Mr. Stewart a lafer uccasion when sailed by Mr. Croxall she was blown over and pulled up again immediately single handed, and proceeded without crew getting wet. She was specially designed for this, and it is a pity more canoes are not so designed as to insure this important element of safety ; but before this can well be with R. C. C, canoes the rules need to be modified. The ‘Snake’ upset once in a very strong wind and supported two heavy men without taking in water. but her crew found the situation too novel and did not right her before assistance came. Torpedo’s well is very small, The ‘Snake’ has the long well you mention. [am now trying to turn out a Snake as a comfortable cruising boat for two persons, yet with the same idea for righting. Perhaps you have seen in the edd the report of a race we sailed. The interesting fact there mentioned is by no means exaggerated, and special attention; the question there may raised be beneath it bearing upon the speed of light boats. is worthy a new rejected the design, and instructed me to design a canoe suitable for his require- of ments. factor from which I made a model, submitted it to him, and he accepted it, and then commissicned me to build, and me when again mentioning er work im your concluding paragraph,—I say our because I have been largely assisted by a younger brother whose work in ‘Whizz’ and ‘Torpedo’ are of first-class quality,—by wishing yourself, the Canoeist, and canveing generally a truly prosperous New Year. the result was the ‘ Aquila.’ J have sent you the identical model cut from Mr, Iam, Sir, Yours faithfully, THEO. SMITH. stonehouse’s design, and which Mr. Todd rejected. Also a model cut from my own design, and from which I built the ‘Aquila.’ Also a leaf cut from the ‘Diary’ which I kept during designing and building. These I am sure you will consider to be conclusive proofs that the ‘Aquila’ was designed solely by yours, Very sincerely, A. McLeop. THE Epitor, 7he Canoeist, Dear Sir,—I note that in the current number cf the Model Vachisman and Canoeista correspondence commenced in the Neweastle Daily Journal, on Nov, 7th, and at date of writing, still progressing, has been forwarded to you for insertion. , I drew out a new design In conclusion allow me to return the compliment you pay I cannot understand with what object an attempt is being made to commence de nove in your columns. I presume a quarrel between the Tyne Canoe Club and its late Secretary is not of such world-wide importance that it need be published in two papers concurrently, and I surmise that those who have read it in our local paper will than accounts of purely local It would be gross impertinence on my part to offer any suggestions as to how you should conduct your paper ; but, as a subscriber, perhaps I may venture an opinion that, or building, or sailing of canoes are legitimate matter for your columns, from which information and instruction may be gleaned; but, in my opinion, what are simply personal disagreements should find no place therein, I shall not re-enter in your columns on a discussion which is still progressing in our local paper; and if I did, I should strongly object to interpolations of matter bemg made in the correspondence sent to you, which does not appear in what is already published. I trust you will pardon my speaking so plainly and beg to remain, Dear Sir, Yours very faithfully, 18, Trafalgar St., TuHos. A. NAUGHTON, vital truths and principles, are valid for discussion in was come to as to its faults, which were first pointed out by Mr. Stonehouse. In order that the boat might be more suitable for our north east coast other alterations were suggested, and the model was given to Mr, McLeod, with instructions as to alterations suggested, from the model and instructions he was to prepare a plan so that we might have the boat on paper before commencing to build, This he did, and from these plans the ‘Aquila’ was built. Mr. McLeod had ne more to do with the completed design than any other member of the club, save that he drew the plan on paper. Drawing to instructions is a totally different thing to actual designing. In reply to the letter of ** Otter” I may say that my of the ‘ Aquila,’ respondence. — Ep]. (Want of space compels us to omit the conclusion of ‘fA Cruise in Ireland,” and a letter from Mr. Laws.) THEO. SMITH, MEDLEY, OXFORD, (Designer & Builder of the ‘‘ WHIZ,” Winner of R.C.C. Challenge Cup, 1890) is prepared to devote special attention to the development of canoes of all sorts. T.C. C, {Our own opinion is, any matter affecting real facts, and Canoe Club, and a decision and as for publishing them, well, Mr, McLeod’s friends should be the iast persons to desire such a thing. [This must close the cor- great Lody of your subscribers outside our own circle. Discussions and opinions pre and coz, as to the rigging, Decr, 3rd, 1890. The original design of the ‘Aquila’ was by Mr, A, Stonehouse. Al. Stonehouse made his model in wood, but did not put it on paper, he gave this model to me at my request. The shape of it was much discussed by most of the members of the Wear designer personal differences can have no possible interest for the Newcastle-upon-Tyne, of the ‘Aquila,’ sends the following statement regarding the dispute about the designer of that canoe], neglect to reply to the statement of May 1888 does not prove anything. Mr. McLeod’s letters do not prove anything as to the not care lo see it dished up again in a paper to which they look for something better squabbling. {Mr. T. O. Todd, the owner | ORIGINAL BEST DESIGNS. WORKMANSHIP, IMPROVED FITTINGS. MODERATE PRICES. } On THE “AQUILA.” THE EDITor, The Canoeist. Dear Six,—In answer to your post card of 12th inst, I have to state thatI was the sole designer of the ‘Aquila,’ The hard facts are as follows: —Mr. Todd wanted a new canoe built. He had seen a design drawn by Mr. Stonehouse ; that design was handed to me, and from it I cut a halfmodel ; this model I shewed to Mr. Todd, and pointed out to him the faults, &c., which lay in the design. He saw with me, and i ibtihadine as you describe. 39 this Journal, though we regret the cause in the recent case, and but wish to help it to a solution.—T. H. H.] think; it has its 7. The principle is sound I } THE deeper corner. _ 40 MODEL-YACHTSMAN THE 3 ® fom ¢1 E SE Ba oOo © > AND CANOEIST, “MODEL DOCKYARD.’ s \-— FITTINGS (OF! EVERY DESGRIPTION FOR MODEL«YACHTS. \BAZAAR FIITERS- > CANOE & cr © mn