The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-26
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Annual Cruise Of the Atlantic Yacht Club
The Fleet as Glen Cove-Brillians Spectacle
Observance Of the sabbath-Thc Prospects
and the Coming Events.
GLEN COVE July %. 1864
It is not by any means an unusual spectacle to be-
hold gallant squadron anchored at Glen Cove.
The locality POSSESSES charm that no other place
can surpass. As q rendezvous 1t is unrivailed.
There is moreover, an attraction about Glen Cove
which acts like powerful magnet and draws
into its delightful confines all yachts In search Of
pleasure. 1t were needless to dilate upon the en-
chanting scenery which surrounds the charming
Cove; for while its beauty and adaptablity for an
chorage are generally admitted the lovely pro-
spects which surround it are likewise most ardently
admired. Indeed, a more magnificent panorama
could not be Witnessed; and, though Glen Cove Is a
comparatively secluded spot. 1t is yet an inviting
healthful and luxurious one
Smooth as the waters appeared to be and small as
the gentle rpples looked from the shore, the little
waves danced most joyously In the golden beams Of
dazzling sun. The fleet rode at apchor-indeed,
they scarcely stirred at all for the handsome pen
nants from every craft dropped clingng tenaciously
to the mast. It was nevertheless bright and bril-
liant scene. To be sure, there were no ponderous
schoouers OF world wide fame aloat no dazzling
champions that might command the gaze OF thou
sands out in the broad sunlight OF the MONDAY sun
more beautiful fleet did never congregate. And 1t
should be here observed that the Atlantic Yacht Club
has not been slow by any means to promote the
yachting interests Of the country. 1t Is q club Of
recent Organization, but its progress has beeh
marked by great rapidity. The celebration
Of the national anniversary on the 9th Of July
last was credit to the club ana the recollection Of
their brilliant display at Nyack win long lnger in
the minds of those who witnessed it, The efforts or
the Atlantic Yacht Club are now beginning to be
thoroughly appreciated and before long 1t will have
attained very high and honorable standard.
Hitherto the annual cruises Of the club have been
somewhat limited but the members, under the able
advice OF Commodore voorhs. are inclined to ex-
tend 1t ten or fourteen days. in order that nothing
should be left undonc to render the excursion
plete ana satisfactory IN every respect AS the club
is fast assuming q very important position In the
circles OF te m unaI s
ever elicit. And while the Atlantic Yacht Club may
not possess the largest and swtest vessels In the
puted it has done one much toward the tn advancement
Of yachting in America. On that account, therefore,
The appearance OF the fleet this morning was
beautiful In the extreme. Setting aside the delight
stances which contributed to Its brilliant display the
yachts themselves looked remarkably fine. The
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tors wh0 from the shore, viewed them with critical
eye the liveiong day. The feet came to anchor at
milestone on Saturday morning, shortly before
noon. Most Of the yachts had then arrived, though
many were still expected. Gradually they dropped
sentation of the feet. Commodore WORMS anxious
to make speedy shift, issued the signal to prepare
Saturday The est set set sail for Glen Cove at Which
delightful anchorage the yachts anchored between
five and six O'Clock.
There was not church In the city in which the
religious ceremonies appropriate to the day were
performed a., more solemnly than aboard the Commo,
the yacht from stem to stern, and shortly before
midday the deck was completely thronged with
fashionable visitors. Though to certain extent the
scene was somewhat novel the services were admi-
raDly conducted, and over an hour and half was
whose crafts lay at sncSorase pars sS Tns
Rev. Mr.. Longford, OF Ingleswood, offciated and
sion. Tne services terminated shortly 1' before for
one one O'Clock at which time the owners OF
The Commodore had q very numerous party on
board whom he subsequently entertained at dinner.
the religious services OF the day and purpose wit.
Messing the cruise and race OF the cluo Altogether
the popular. Commodore being evidently over.
powered with the thanks Of his numerous guests.
The feet will weigh anchor at 1ve O'Clock tomor-
row Monday morning, on signal Of one gun from
the agship, and win sail for Port Jefferson or New
Haven, there to remain over night. Tomorrow the
Meet Will weigh anchor ut seven O'Clock A. NJ, and
VIII start for Greenport L. l., to remain there until
Thursday, when the feet will sail for New London.
The members OF the club are invited by Mr.. Henry
Motto Mott to u attend reception at his residence,
entertainment the hospitaiitles OF the feet Will be
extended TO Mr.. Mott and his friends for pleasure
SAIL on the sound. The yachts on the following day
are invited to compete for two prize cups OF the
Value OF 500 dollars each-the schooners in one
class and sloops In another, without allowance or
restriction OF any Kind. In the afternoon OF the
same day the fleet will weigh anchor signal OF one
gun from the flagship and Sail for Stoningion. Con.
nectlcut. Religious services Will be held on board
the nagshipon Sunday, August l, at eleven O'Clock
A. NJ and on the following day at seven O'Clock
A. NJ, on signal OF one gun from the flagship the
neet WIN weigh anchor and sail for Newport. where
further instructions VIII be issued. The cruise is
looked forward to with delight. At every port
hitherto visited by the members Of the Atlantic Club
they have been most cordially welcomed, and their
annual visit to New London, Newport and other
harb0rs Will doubtless be hailed with pleasure.
The following are the names of the yachts that
nave already arrived at Glen Cove and entered,
taking part IN the cruise:-
SCuOONERs
Yacht. Dinner
Mystic James 4. Sparkman.
Lois. .........-".........T Thomas G. Lyman.
Marie .....................L Lowell Dean and COndit
Caypso....... "A. =. Hatch. ..........