The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-03-31

interesting TO aquatic readers win be found
annexed. We begin with
DESCRIPTION OF THE Gus HOUSE AT ELYsIAN
FIELDS.
IL probably half century since the founder Of the
New York Yacht Club presented to is members thu ro
mantle cottage at Eysian Fields, Hoboken, place Of
rendezvous or headquarters for the club Every visitor
TO that charming iocaityand they be numbered by
millions within the past ffiy yeafsw have noticed this
beautifully situated cottage built club house. It's posi-
ton unTivalled situated IL IL upon the rising ground
near the Fields surrounded by tall oaks but the
wood not dense enough 10 the view OF the noble
Hudson the broad, majestic Bay and the gttering
spires OF the Imperial City
There is nothing particularly noticeable about the
structure except its picturesque style OF architecture and
Its romantic situation II contains high and capa
cious assembly dining ROOM where ON q recent VISIT
We noticed the original models OF many of the yachts
which have Won renown IN our own well as in foreign
waters Among these We may mention the original
model by George Steers Of the celebrated yacht America
also promscuously enumerated those Of the yachts
Maria lCommodore's yacht, Widgeon, julia Haze,
Zinga, Gpsey, Henrietta, Fayorta Mallory Narragansot
Annie, Una, Madgie tnow Maggie, Lucky, Richmond
Undine, Irene, Prima Donna Magnet, Seadrift Hornet
Aysie fsw I Tw
light Petrol, Minnie, Ultra Edith Bonita, Restless Rowe
ma Fanny, Hope Rebecca, Gertrude, Ray, LEsperancc
Breeze Ns,tie, Sport, MIST sybl La Coqaie, Brenda
Cygnet, Escort, Edgar, Yolante, &c. There also
models OF English schooner and two English cutters
Among the curioses is the flag of the old frigate Con-
sti,uon which once captured by Tie British, and
afterwards recaptured by the Americans Also,
eurioses, models Of Chinese war vessels, revenue
by the late Commodore Perry together with several
other curiostes donated by various distinguished par
ties The principal article of furniture il noble old
round table, OF formidable dimensions which, with the two
good old fashioned and open punch bowls
not far distant might toll many happy tale and roaring
joke, could thcy speak.
large and convenient meeting committee room
adioins the assembly hall On the walls hung
merous pictures OF yachts, most Of them English pre-
scented by their owners TO all Of which pleasing history
Is attached. The original drawings Of the America by
Her s
yacht Truant British yachts Kcstr Helas and Gazec
Her Britannia Majestys ships Eurydice vndicve Win
chester, Pantaloon, Warspitc, Pilot Powerful, Daring,
Rngdove, model Of British yacht Sabrina, drawing Of
the American yacht Mallory, &c.
list of the distinguished personaees who have visited
this club house from timo TO time since il erected
would form very interesting chapter In the history Of
the building, and the purposes for which 1t was
donated by its worthy founder
The club house is constantly In charge Of a capable
steward, who, with bis family reside in building ADA
cent.
It has been suggested that yacht club house be es-
tabshd in this city, after the manner OF the Army and
Navy Club In London The suggestion Is received With
much favor.
Tue LATE COMMODORE JOHN c. STEVENS, FOUNDER
or THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB.
10 description Of the Now York Yacht Squadron
DC complete without reference to The founder Of the in
t.glon, Commodore John c. Stevens, who died In the
month u June, 1857 in the rponsss Of age aud n the
fullness Of y reputation without bemish beloved and
respected by ALL Even his spirit gliding to the
sunny haven above the beautiful squadron OF which he
had boon the patron was on its annual cruise
and, with days at half mast and other testimonials oil
mourning manifested every respect for the memory the
decased About two years prior to his death Commodore
Stevens was Obliged to resign his position as Commodore
of the New York Yacht Squadron and in BRIEF touching
aud interesting note communicated his intention TO his
brother yachtmen We reproduce the at this time
as IL Is in happy connection with the subject Of this
SKETCH and forms nscparabie part of the yachting
history of the period 1t is as follows
SoUTB ANNOY, May l. 1855
To n BlooDcoop Esq., Secretary of the New York Yacht
DEAR srRwil you do me the favor to present this my
n"S e Ss Fork as posi- oonSo @'
my nse oS 10 perform duties that the oSoe
ss s the a not the me s " S H. s.% Cd a'1
and hard service hove worked with their usual
the ou ant s1 ns q
have Ssn ys4 T Sr hs Saf hal. M yS"
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nsn one nd y feet above he surface q The pen
Present my kndes and heartfelt regards my brother
te. dope SIN . AXE occasional with
for ths prosperity tic club and the continual Health Of s
members renal" 'e attached and 1914 9s5is9'
The club reluctantly accepted the resignation OF the
Commodore, and among ser es OF complimentary
lutions presented by N. II. Grnne, Esq, adopted tie
Resolved, Tha, gladly avail ourselves this occasion
Stevens, the founder Of this club and its chief
discharge hs Official thoroughly tested when in
the York Yacht Squadron in The British Channel 70
so highly drns ne ea ms Sesa
S g. s ps a,y sSSed e q. great
Tors Yacht Club A"0 present prosperity the new
In communicating the resolutions 10 the Commodore
the Secretary Of the Club took the opportunity
him that his "position among them had partaken as
much Of parental as Of official character, for
only had ho been the founder Of the club but that there
scarcely active yactman Of Its members who did
not turn to him friend and instructor everything
relating pursuit Of his Gavorito amusement In
briefly reCapitNIutpQ the n
dore fayorite yachts the Secretary further remarked
There none o! perhaps who rctraee the half
few who remSrr the roaDe Of later pe ROD a Sn
nearly all have folo Cd with interest the subsequent result
her ulnc; the e with shsr and clean ram
shsdong nevortb % the clipper ship o. 10 day The de-
esptye Gnornek al day the peerless Maria,
and The tune ana labor have devoted to urherance
pioneer under uAnd % test relative merits OF
England and America mechanical skilin which
not only tho ssns glde Of his squadron, whose nag
both sides Of Atlantic ITSELF 20 your name
No veteran yacoimau in Europe America has left
higher or nobIer reputation among his brother yachtmen
than the late Commodore Stevens. clear conscience
always steered him Alright His examps may be inflated
In all yachting commun mites with profit TO all Interested
In the thrilling amlsenent
THE FOLLOWING rs LIST or OFFICERS OF THE
NEW YORK YACHT CLuB FOR 1855.
Commod"e-E. A. Stevens, Esq, owner Of the yacht
Maria
tbs tOndW uOFf-N H. nCNlckar, ESD, owner
OF the yacht Magic, formerly known as the Madge
Rear Comm tiue- Alexander Major, Esq owner OF the
yacht seadrift formerly owner Of tho small schooner
Norma
,Socreidry-Himiton Morton.
Teds0rer-RobeT. s. Hone
Mednaer-A W. Craven.
Annexed are the
YACHTS BELONGING TO THE NEW YORK YACHT
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