The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-29

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Sof the neet was spread
considerable time the yachts
"A but the wind freshening tenn
(3fion took place, and the jokes and re
II the lithesome yachtnen became less IRE
Id and more indistinct, and finally the sheets
were better trimmed and all went TO their work
right joyfully. The feet arrived in New Haven on
Monday afternoon, pretty well in company, though,
20 be sure, there were some straggers behind.
Greenport was the next point OF destination, and
after delightful sail the Sound the squadron
came to anchor in good time. The quaint though
charming and ever fashionable New London
came next IN rotation. BY a large number OF
the community the advent OF the squadron was
eagerly anticipated to-day though even had the
yachtmen aDxiOusly wished to come their trip
would have boon next TO impractcabe without
some serious accident owing to the heavy fog which
rendered the clouds and sea as one. And so the
hopes OF many were disappointed.
1he arrival OF yacht squadron at New London or
any other fashionable resort an event OF the year
looked forward to with pleasure and remembered
with feelings OF gladness; for there Is dash, Il
vivaclty and gallantry about them that wins them
friends and stirs the energies OF the community TO
joyful eXertion. Nowhere is their advent more tho
Roughly reished than at New London-a Watering
place that VIII still be pleasant when other
mllnc and mushroom summer haunts by the sea
shall be forgotten.
The preparations for the reception of the Atlantic
less give its members reason TO think OF New Lon
don with feelings AKIN 10 affection. The fleet viii
arrive 10 morrow, and the regatta promises 20 be
delightful as well as well-contested AFFAIR." There
Will be three silver prizes, for the schooners In
Glass the first and second class sloops in another,
and the third and fourth class sloops in separate
class The course will be from q stakeboat OF Nep-
tunes Nook fort MOTIF to the North Hammock,
passing between the striped buoy on Franks Ledge
and the red buoy OF Pine Island, leaving the
black buoy on the Sno northeast corner Of Black
ON the starboard. and rounding the North Ham,
mock from east to west; thence TO the
south to north; thence to the stakeboat on Neptunes
Nook, rounding 1t from west to east, and thence q
rounding 1t In the same way. According to the pre-
sent arrangements the yachts VIII assemble ar the
etakeboat at ten O'Clock, taking their positions as
the sakeboat In range with 1t and the lighthouse;
the schooners in line to tie southwark OF the stake
smaller yachts, IN all cases, to windward; and each
yacht about 100 feet apart, as circumstances VIII
be no restrictions as to men or canvas, nor VIII
an allowance OF any kind be made. While under
way the usual al, sailing regulations are TO
a preparatory gun VIII be fred from the fort, and
second gun win announce the star. of the entire
Meet. As soon as the yachts shall have passed the
stakeD0at the second time the o1lcers and their
guests VIII proceed to the stone dock in Neptunes
Nook to witness the presentation of the prizes after
which Connecticut clambake will be partaken OF.
Mr. Henry A. Mott will be the host on the occasion.
At the termination OF the regatta the private signals
OF the owners Of the winning yachts win be hosted
on the nagpole during the entertainment which fol
Ofrciate as judges during the regatta, and Mr.. Au
gustus Brandegee as the umpire. 1t Will be seen
that an event OF no ordinary importance in the
yachting world has yet to come and If the sanguine
expectations OF many be happily realized really
brilliant display will take pacea display which will
Atlantic Yacht Club.
But apart from yachting, New London is still the
same-the resort OF the fashionable-the great sum-
mer rendezvous of lrul y respectable wealthy and
pealth-seeking community. For, although 1t cannot
be denied that the annual visits OF the several yacht
tquadrons add brilliancy to the commemorate fes
uvities which mark the place during the season.
New London, aside from all outside attractions, Is
nevertheless retreat that time has haowed and
shat experience mas rendered famous as among the
foremost watering places In the country.
visitors that disdain the doubtful pleasures Of manly
eo-called watering places, where revelry Is ever
rampant and where the seeds OF consumption are
Gown with Q lavish hand New London has its
attractions; for while It may at first appear some.
what dull owing to the calm serenity winch prevails,
Away two or three miles from the quaint old town
stands the Pequot House, In a most delightful posi-
that deaes the penetrating rays Of the dazzling sun
The grounds are handsomely adorned, while the
ses be T fesSo ouss away Scoc smS
nscsed with ns It are ten Charming cotta SSa
which are also most favorably situated. Indeed the
tntife establishment is a small village within ITSELF
while the enchanting view from all sides renders it
miles commences in front Of the hotel and every cry
evening brilliant equipages may be seen dashng
along IN excellent style. But the Pequot House has
likewise other charms, not the least attractive OF
which are the receptionsand they are most fashion
ably attended-that are held on Saturdays. Then we
have the strains OF first class orchestra every even
ing, and not few OF the lovely bellies are tempted
70 quit their croquet on the lawn and join
in some terpschorean festivities. At the pre-
sent time the hotel is almost rull but the crowded
state OF the concern does not deter the proprietor
Nr. H. s. Crocker-a proprietor whose experience
has doubtless made O master hand OF him, Judging
by the admirable arrangements apparent on ell
edes-from giving all that attention which the COM
fort Of bis guests demands IL Is needless 10 state
that the bathing and fishing OF this well known To-
calitY are excellent, The coming OF the New York
Yacht CLUB squadron, as We'll as that OF the Atlantic
Club Is anticipated WITH pleasure.
Several yachts are now anchored Ia the harbor.
among them being the famous Henrietta, which ar
rived here some days since. She left to-day 10 CON-
plete her eastern cruise.