The Penn's Grove record., 1891-07-24
CRuIsE OF TuE ROOT HOG OR DIE
fVTR.

the members are known, still more I
prise may be occasioned. Bat modesty
forbids US TO dwell longer on that sub
jeet. But the name, which originated
in the large and fertile brain of Kidd,
was suggested by the fact that only a
limited supply OF provisions were to be
taken along and the members were ex-
pected to supply the deficiency by their
exertions in catching fish, oysters, crabs,
&c. or starye.
The new aud staunch jib yacht Edna
D.. Cart. Curriden. was chartered and
all preparations being made on Tuesday
July Ii at $50 a. NJ, the command
was given to weigh the anchor, but
having no scales on board, it was pulled
in by main strength. We started amid
the good wishes, cheers, and waving of
handkerchiels Of a ~cOncOurse of friends
! assembled to see our departure.
At11 4. NJ, having reached the
mouth of the canal. and the wind ahead
and nearly low water, it was decided
to 60 catch some lye-pound rock up the
canal. So leaving the skipper in charge
of tile ship Leap, Kidd, Adams and
Brick started for the fishing grounds.
We found the canal in possession Of
Put and Joe Johnson but they did not
object to our fishing, so We baited and
threw out u lines and soon came TO
the conclusion there was no more rock
than Put wanted and he could have
them.
So we returned TO the ship and Kidd
proceeded to get dinner, which was
served in SYMPTOMS style. Menu-iried
ham, scrambled eggs, boiled potatoes,
coffee, bread and butter. After din
ner or supper or both, at $50 p. NJ,
the ship got under way and started on
her voyage and anchored at II p. NJ,
under Reedy Island.
1t being time to retire, the choice of
beds occupied our minds. For fear
ina thefe was not room lor ADAMS III
the cabin it was suggested that he sleep
Oh Inc Doom' put ne objected anu IL
was finally decided that Kidd should
sleep in the cupboard and the rest dis
posed themselves in the hunks.
Inc next morning al daypfeaK we
were aroused ny Tie skipper ana haa
breakfast II got undef way AT o.lo "A.
NJ, WING ialr. tot dowh as iar as sea
breeze ana anchored, the Wliu coming
allead ana strong nood Tue. Inc
weather looking squally the captain
mace san ana ran plck 10 Cohansy ana
anchored Tor The night ADAMS got
dinner at jP. NJ. Menu-Canned beef,
ham, potatoes, coffee, bread ~ but
ter and preserves. A severe squat
come over at L. NJ, but soon cleared
away and all hands went TO bed.
We were aroused from our SiumDers
at 4.3O a, NJ, and after a hasty break
last, sail was made and we started
down the bay. Leap showing wonder
ful knowledge OF the channels and
ranges was duly elected pilot. Wind
and tide being fair at S 30 a. NJ, we
moOred in Dyas creek. We caught a
few crabs and the Skipper, Leap and
Kidd went out TO catch some fish for
dinner. Brick and Adams staying
ashore to catch some bait and explore
the surroundings, We made discovery
OF the presence of soft SHE'LL CLANS and
oysters, dug some clans and gathered
some oysters for dinner. AT $50 the
fishing party returned with fifteen large
trout. Preparations were then made
for an elaborate dinner, which was
served at . L. NJ, consisting OF fried
ilsli, irled clans, oysters, mashed pota-
toes, coffee, bread aud butter and pre-
served cherrie'.
After supper all bands went fishing
Tor CRABS with go0d success. a num-
Der oil eeis were caught, one OF which
started to climb up Aiams's leg, but
seeing how lar he ttad To go, gave over
The attempt. After shutdown mosqui'
toes appeared III great numbers, and,
but Tor The timely interference OF Brick
would nave carried hidd oil bodily.
After tlat we alwaysshut the cupboard
door When We went to bed 50 we would
not loose him. We retired at 1890
L. M. The next moring friday we
were up bright and early, and after a
breakfast OF fried fish. cells, potatoes
and coffee, all hands started for the
fishing grounds, Leap aud Adams in the
small boat and the rest in the captains
skill. Leaps boat got Is and the cap
tain aud Kidd got D., Brick being n
Hoodoo. Dinner was served at 4.30