The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-16
YACHTING.
The Brooklyn Yacht Club ChOwder Excursion
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The Brooklyn Yacht Club Chowder Excursion
New DOrp.
Pursuant to the invitation OF Commodore George
w. Kidd the members OF the Brooklyn Yacht Club
assembled yesterday at New DOrp, s. l., where they
were entertained with all the delicacies and festvi-
ties ever attendant on an excellent chowder display
The morning was delightfully."- fine, beautiful and
refreshing breeze temperng the hot rays Of the rs
ing sum- and by halfpast nine O'Clock the club house
was filed with the numerous guests who with the
spirit Of true yachtmen manifested every anxiety
take advantage OF the wind Seven yachts were In
readiness to join the cruise and were quickly
boarded by the pleasure seekers who subsequently
realized all the bright anticipations OF fine sail and
pleasant day.. The gun from the CommodOre's live
the following yachts sped rapidly towards the Mar
rows:-Alice Commodore Kidd, Restless, Fall
with numerous small fry in the rear. Quite regu-
lar contest took place, and needless Of the eshening
breeze sails ran up like lightning and were as quickly
hauled III again, for the half gale that blew out
side the Narrows warned the minor craft to beware.
The Alice led the way in splendid style, while her
friends pursued her IN hot though cautious haste
so that the competition lent pleasure to the surround
ing beauties oil the scene. 1t was the intention OIL
the fleet to drop anchor or New Dorp, but the
strength OF the wind decided that course to be i'm
practicable, and eventually the Alice, with the other
yachts, wheeled around and lay some distance or the
OF the Dauntless. Arrived on shore the party, num-
bering about one hundred and twenty, proceeded in
tue oicdm cars 10 new DOTp, Wuelc carriages
were in waiting to convey them to the grounds
OF the Richmond Club. Never did worshippers
around an Indian sacrifice more earnestly
or more reiigously regard their burning
pile than did the half dozen sturdy looking men who
grouped around the caudron that was to give forth
the long expected clambake; never did the witches
in Macbeth" stir more vigorously than the gallant
fellows who dashed with courage at the volcanic
heap and booked up the burning stones for culinary
purposes. Bushels OF tempting clans, scores Of
jumping Holsters, dozens OF wide awake oysters and
tender chickens frizzled and simmered with deli
cious music which faded away in bewitching sounds
rs the fresh seaweed was heaped on top. Then out
rushed fumes OF delightful fragrance, and as the
black pail was spread upon the victims new sounds
broke upon the ear. Seated under spacious avn
ing the guests sat down TO an excellent eel chowder,
engineered by Mr.. Van Dyke and thoroughly en-
Joyed by al. Succeeding this came the smoking
ciambake piping not and cooked to perfection The
supply was equal 10 the demand, and the most com.
plete harmony prevailed, II benignant faces and
coinpacent smiles be any criterion OF friendship
and enjoyment. All IN all the cambake was
masterpiece OF culinary SKILL In reply
10 the toast or his health Commodore Kidd briefly
returned thanks in appropriate remarks, stating
that he looked forward TO q recurrence Of such
pleasant scenes. subsequently the party adjourned
10 the stand house or the trotting course and wit
messed well contested walking match OF three
Quarters Of o mile, which gave rise TO much amuse
ment, as did also q race well won by smart sea-
man OF the Alice crew. Other simple and entertain
ing recreatlons contributed TO the enjoyment OF the
occasion. The thanks Of the guests were conveyed
10 the Commodore, who rendered his acknowledge
ments In q few observations. After delightful day,
OF real pleasure and sociablity, the guests
turned TO the city.