New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-05
TIE NEW-YO%6 YACHT CLUB
OPENING or A. SEW CLUBHOUSE AT CLIFTON
VI STATEN ISLAND.

oppN1NG or A SEW CLUBHOUSE AT CLIflO"'
STATEN ISLAND
mGrked event in the progress OF yacn'Ins
ooral snort I'm the estimation OF our people ID 'No
ooo,t establishment Of a new clubhouse py 'ne nov"
-, I,obt C1ub-confessedly the leading organization
soo,ed 10 the cultivation Of this pastime IN AIpeIlca
- ,h wear 1874 when the Club first ORGANIZED Oh
.a1 n small vessel called the Gimcrack, II com
nrteed but few members, and the courteous
ar of one Of these Commodore stevens) OF
nuo,opcn n permanent headquarters was accepted
since then the Club has seen many changes ana mas
i5y,iyemcns I'm the construction OF vessels have been
introduced, aud spirit OF competition awakened among
builders Tor the production OF the finest models Tor speed
hotn OF Wilo tSd n yeaItbv class having the means
NY 'Ilt ms f ,cl induIsence have combined TO evoke
sympathy with and interest IN this royal amusement
NJ New-York Yacht Club now numbers about 400
members although the proportion OF vessels 10
nytdeptlv anticpated that under the impetus 70 be
Gained bv this new departure, TINS proportion VIII De
very much reduced The new CluDAOpSe Is Iova'Cu Oh
s,aten Island IN tile ucighborood Of Clifton the route
rom This city being by the ferry boat to the lower aud
ing a short walk up New HOrkaYe 70 IcnhsylNahaaVe3
at the other end Of which, turning to the night toward
sauadron Entering the grounds by curOusly eOntHItd
s SgS gse road reached wEch aferward Inspected tx
tends in circle about the entire place Proeseang 10y
many Of the winding, smoothly CONSTRUCTED pains hiVush
figures of rare plants, the residence IS reached
Built OF WOOD 10 is OF fine proportions 4l9
Ead area li Or02E9 ayS fSSFn Of q00f be Saa2fa
gecplng willow while from the windows, relieved by
trolised balconies, the unique flower gardens flower
urns greenhouses and quaint Outbuidngs, are IN prom
incBt Passing through this door are steps mo
broad ha running north aud south When leaIs 70 inc
closed QuhOuscs the latter surrounded with an euVl
bcnce OF wood Crossing the hall the parlor extending
through the center Of the house east aud west is reached
large situgrOOm on the south and dmng-rQ0m on INC
north Of the parlor with spare room, an e9liinu
Bicating with it, extend the depth OF the mousse
bSrs Irnd from vide Rah and above these is an
at NVnt =
frOm which the view Is superbly grand. Beneath the
narIor are She Kitchen laundry tiers of closets, and
large furnace that transmits through the house gehla
warmth, hct aud cold water extend from ceRr 10 atto
srreet taste which selected site and apparent in
Its outside appearance and surroundings AucISs vi
and to cultivated Of gentlemen, are present IN all
the rooms, nothing OF that KIND Wlcn the most hnscu
taltere would desire being omitted, the entire
arrangements being throughout OF q eharac
kor calculated TO provide the fullest ,,.t cas-
an the varied lOuging of the cultured mind Among tC
eutbuldings arc commod4ous stable ana ooaGhIiouse
hidden from any obtruSiye prominence 10y nedge o.
hardy shrubbey. IL is ALSO stated as being az cOnempa
tionby tie members OF the Club to esIaesh Testsui
IA connection with tts retreat anu tsaI 5
having fun power in the premises and OF acknowledge
,HHessarv; arr9prc4ents 10 that end Therc car
be little doubt Of the popularity OF snGh an ad
{ tio1. as It would form a delightful programme
among the menI5Crs during the hot months; ple'sdl
with salt woser appetite cigar and siesa in view Of
the noble prOspect here presented, with the lnaerc
edge Of the possession of the fullest accommodations FOL
rest there The anticipation that this new enterprise
the New-YCr Club will awaken an increased interest II
yachting matters seems most reasonable WIN thc ul
proved accommodation for the entertainment o. the
friends especially their lady patroIcsses thus acquired
their reunions VIII be more largely attended ana VIII
the Of their keen enjoyment THUS dhssed liz
ranks Of yaChtmen gain large accesslOns ,
The June regatta of the New-YOrk Yacht Cuh vii
probable take place the 18th instant The officers 10
she present year Henry &. SteDbins, Commodore
James G. Bennett, IT., NIceCOmmOdore LlOyG Phoenix
Rear Commodore; Hamilton Morton, Secretary; ROber
g. Hone, Treasurer and Alfred W. Craven, Mesurer IN
eo,ntee for the coming regatta will be q, j. Schuyler
Flctcher Westray and Philip Schuyler. In addition
the old clubhouse HObOken, new one has lately pee
erected near the lower landing Staten Island. Tn
vessels belonging TO the Club are Al, of which % an
schOOners II slOGps, and steamer The fchOoners h
longing the Club for the present year. are as follows:
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