New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-19

INTERIOR OF A YACHT.
-, vegetable gardeners are at liberty by July
ioin the orange growers in their outing. Each
Emily has It's yccht-a sturdy wagon drawn by
mules In this il embarks, leaving house. orch
lard and garden to shift alone during the lazy
months and the picnic or round of visiting
begins Families who have friends or relatives
IN distant parts Of the State. or in States ad-
Joining. Journey slowly thther to spend few
DAYS in reunion. Others wander without any
destination in view. scraping acquaintance with
other yachters, and managing in a hundred
ways to have enjoyable time, Nor is II the
Crackers" alone who travel this way. Most
Of the wagons land hundreds are to be found
on the roads Of Georgia, Florida and Alabama)
are owned by persons Of comfortable means.
well able to travel by rail- but who prefer this
more lesurely method.
Land-yachting has not yet been extensively
attempted in the North. This season will see
1t tried by three New-York families. and posi-
bly, BY one family from Philadelphia. That
others will follow suit is probable. and rev
years hence land yachts may be In as much
demand as aquatic pleasure craft The great
est drawback at present Is the lack Of wagons
suitably built for housing travelling party.
Time thought and expert workmanship have
been used in the construction of Households and
other temporary homes. Should the demand for
land yachts increase. like Thought and workman
ship will be bestowed on their care and construc-
ton. The result would be a practical COM
foytable. convenient and picturesque home on
wheels. which will itself make the sport de-
servingly popular. Northern roads are far su-
peror 10 those Of the South. The facilities for
camping high. dry and healthy ground are
FORE why va chting should not become as much
part Of the summer programme as canoeing
or Adirondack camping.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR YACHT
The best yacht is built. so far as shape Is
concerned to resemble somewhat the old-stye
prairie schooner The length is from. 16 10 p
feet The width is feet over at the top Of
the wagon-bed. which is from "a TO 30 inches
Deep Berths are arranged in two ways. Some
times springy boards 3A feet wide are laid across
mstop Of the wagon-bed On these the bedding
u paced. the the rear Of the wagon
beng made up first and so on forward. Curtains
strung across the top separate the beds. Air is
admitted through flaps In the canvas. one at
@s head and one at the foot OF each berth. In
we other arrangement the boards run length |
we and are supported by iron brackets fitting |
w sockets in the side Of the wagon. Board, |
"scket and all are removed in the daytime, |
'Aa slowed snugly away. In some yachts the
problem Is solved by swinging hammocks across |
u'e wagon. the side poles being made especially |
s"ohs for this purpose. II the party is large |
Vne small tent and camp beds are generally |
Included In the outfit
A'ohg Doth sides OF the wagon-bed are arranged |
. NUMBER OF lockers In which to keep dishes, |
"s' 'aoe linen. clothes and other neces-
sa.' articles. An icebox under the drivers seat
mill "a Sine me full width Of the wagon for meats,
towels is a. ana the like. good supply OF
emile 80, necessary 10 every outfit Bathing |
roa' 100 are Important mirror Ia nglng In the
light ana Hson is in position TO catch the
afford ia swinging bookshelves in the corner
s,o,.n d pace for summer literature camp
s'ove is almost a necessity Camn chairs and
10 tha y, 'doie occupy little ROOM and add much
4 % o. Saehlers comfort II IL quite possible in
inc NJ s,x "asoh 10 stow away all the belong
70 spare p''"'"S anu s''ii Ha'e iooi"
THE MOTIVE POWER.
are considered best for the team be-
49, VI 'heir great strength and sJreness Of
t,s single team Is enough unless the country
49,. sea is exceedingly mountainous. In this
eodiuonal team may be hired when
from convenient farmer. Collar harness
o.. on'y Kind fit for heavy drawing and collars
s.s.' NJ comfortably and firmly on the necks
. norses are sometimes taken along and
n.~ 'e'e ADDS to the enjoyment OF the younger
4s"oers Of the party.
m. 's'ons are readily obtained at the towns
sh which the route passes. II camp Is
,,,s' H LOT a week more In one spot, daily
n.y., may be taken on muleback to town and
etahis.s made. MILK butter and fresh veg
Wiz , ere best obtained from q farmer His
haks, ~" ~ generally furnish bread II the town
from ~ not satisfactory. Fruit can be had
enougs e farmers. but during the berry season
supnir usually found along the roadside to |
AZ party of ordinary size.
fttin~s 'se stone jar win handles and n fight
Shene =. eover makes an excellent refrigerator |
cam. $1,000 In the bed Of stream AS halts and
such are generally made near running water
aot he ia, jar Is OF great convenience II shoud
ton 81. ~, entirely under water. A level founda |
size nn, oe made OF stones and few ~ good |
water oo.. around to prevent an upset n tho
vii n. vvers two-thirds Of the lar IFS contents
sanssrn kept cool and fresh. The cook,ne Az
ass si,auIts and daily routine OF land.vacRtino
a' 70 those OF ordinary camp.
DIVERSIONS BY THE WAY
= ~. s"uSements include all those recognized
T. sns TO the open air. Fishing. and in
~ s shooting. will delight male members
: 1'ns party. at the same time supplying