The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-01
VISIT TO EUROPE OF THE CANADIAN LACROSSE
PLAYERS


VISIT 10 EUROPE OF THE CANADIAN LACROSSE
PLAYERS.
Early In May the long talked Of visit to Europe or
the crack teams OF gentlemen amateur and profess
siona Indian lacrosse players VIII take place. The
former is composed OF twelve players Of the Montreal
Lacrosse Club, organized in 1885, and the latter OF
twelve. OF the famous Iroquois Indians residing at
Caughnawaga, nino miles west from Montreal The
old country people Will thus have opportunity OF
witnessing this Wild and beautiful field game full Of
individual collective feats Of strength, agility
and speed The twcnty.four players carry woven ,,a
lacrosse sticks having their innings at tho same time
The match consists Of three out Of five games, and
averages half an hour each game.
will assume, His Excelency Lord Dufern, Governor
General OF Canada, has given the team public letter
OF his appreciation OF the game and his Interest IN tho
Tho pale faccs' consist OF picked team OF gentle
men amateurs every one OF whom has distinguished
himself In snow shoe or foot running, gymnastics,
boating, or skating &c, and they nave number OF
gold medals for winning various contests They are
winners oil the celebrated Champion "Claxton Flags,
played for during three years against all corners WIN
out losing match
the celebrated lroquos tribe, the only tribe which
proved faithful 10 Brtish interests In Canada during
the contest with France. Que interesting fact IN this
connection Is worth mentioning. When the garrison
OF Fort Michimackinac consisting OF detachments OF
Her Majcssy's Finynfth and Eightsth regiments, were
by the Indians under the great Pontiac the
lroquois whom the lacrosse players the descend
ants was the only tribe who i.kicked the belt or
wampum" and refused TO join in the slaughter. The
celebrated ten mile runner, keraronwe, s one OF
the picked twelve The red skns will be dressed and
painted In original costume, with beaded and hair orna
mcnts and will present strange contrast TO the severe
simplicity of the ''pale facen uniform. Sporsmdn
March IL
THE CANADIAN YACHT ron THE CENTENNIAL.
From the Toronto Leader
For the information OF the subscribers and others
interested in the yacht building at Cobourg for tho
Centennial regatta, we havc much pleasure in giving
the following particulars to the present condition
Of the Cuthbert yacht for which are indebted 10
Captain Ellis Tho kelson and timbers stem aud
stern post all In position ready for the completion
Of the planking. which has been commenced. The
material aud workmanship are all that could DO de-
sired, and Indicate that II is the intention Of the
builder to produce yacht which will be alike credit
able specimen OF Canadian naval architecture and
q competitor in the Centennial regatta
The following are the correct measurements and d.
mansions OF the hu:-Length OF keel IS feet; length
on deck 107 feet; length ALL ia feet; beam, ~
feet depth Of hold feet nches tonnage, 221 tons
inches; pocket pieces, 7xl4 inches; stern, 10x14
inches; stern post l0x14 inches; bge ceilings, 4x24
inches clamps, 4xl2 inches shell pieces, AKA inches
All the frame mbers OF the best white oak, planks
the same material from kelson TO water line In ~
inch stun From water line up clear white Pine,
2h inches; deck, white pine, "a square, rounding
from the covering board bilge ceiling, white oak;
mainmast from deck to hounds, 65 feet fore from
6inches. Captain Ellis and the builder have gone
New York look some OF the large yachts there
with view TO examining the interior arrangements,
cabins &c; and applying the Information thareby
tage. We feel assured that this new yacht will DO
worthy OF the name which she will bear.