The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-17
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Tho Now York Yacht squadron--Arrival and
Reception at New Bedford-salutes md Py-
rotschnis Display-Ho! for the Vineyard
sound.
NEW BEDFORD August II, 1889.
Scarcely had q dozen yachts Of the squadron
moored In this excellent haven yesterday when
there came laundering across the water sounds OF
welcome and appreciation. Although partly UMPIRE
pared for the visit the authorities nevertheless lost
no time In shaking hands with the commanders by
rousng salute OF twenty-one guns. which was re-
sponded TO In style that fully reciprocated the ova-
ton. unlike their dormant fogey brethren OF NOW.
port, whose drowsiness prevents their comprehend
ing the honor paid them by the fleet, the city ocias
here rejoice at tho advent Of tho yachts and even
exhibit most hearty Willingness to facilitate their
display.
when, one by one, the schooners announced their
arrival tho piers became quickly thronged with
spectators, whose admiration was expressed by the
waving Of handkerchiefs and other welcoming
tokens 1t only recently that the arrival OF the club
herewas made the occasion Of grand celebration.
1t would doubtless have been 80 yesterday had the
Intentions OF the leet become known, as up to the
last moment 1t was uncertain whether visit should
be made to New Bedford owing to the departure Of
many OF the yachts from Newport on Thursday. Aud,
py the way. the ACCESSIBILITY Of change from the
routine which has been followed on previous
cruises IL now apparent. Presenting that the
course Is eastward, let tho yachts proceed to the
treme point 1t was intended they should SAIL 80 that
on the return homeward visits could be made at
ports according to the disposition OF the club 1t is
evident that stoppages at ports route to the final
destination are not attended with the best results
since delays generally the separation Of many
Of the yachts before the proper time. II in
let II DO the first harbor touched after
the start On the return the yachts visit ports at
pleasure. As It is than nalf the squadron have
gone their ways, and the grand effect produced by
the combination of the fleet Is considerably marred
good display OF first class schooners and sloops yet
only small sample OF what might be presented had
inc sail from Newport yesterday afternoon was
but another OF the interesting exhibitions which up
to the present have marked the proceedings OF the
left Glen Cove no less than three regattas have been
sailed and those, too for prizes and hOnors worth
terday morning the Commodore's signal was given
from the Phantom and the yachts got In readiness
for the sail. At Ave minutes past nine O'clock the
following got under weigh for New Bedford
SchOOners Phantom, Josephine, Palmer, Eva, Ca
lypso and Fleur de Lis; sloopa Elaine Drift and
The wind being very light from the southeast the
yachts lett the harD0r very slowly. The schooner
loved by the Ene conns The Pane Wa
some distance behind, while the Phantom was some.
what delayed In getting under way The, Calypso
also left with the squadron. and subsequently the
Feur de Lis and Josephine quilted their anchorage
and followed some miles astern. Fortunately
good breeze began TO blow and ere long the feet
rounded Bateman's Point Ia fine style. the Eva led
towards Beaver Tail Light, her course being pur-
sued by the Palmer and the Phantom half mile
astern. The sloops, however, more closely
Rugged the shore, and for fully i've miles
the positions OF the vessels were not materially
altered, with the exception that the Elaine ASSUMED
a clear lead, which ste seemed able and determined
to maintain. The Palmer Oyerhaued the Coming
about seven mites from the start, while she In turn
was quickly pursued by the Phantom, which never
looked to better advantage, all her canvas being
spread to the wind ana taking 10 beautifully. at
West Rock the yachts were honOred with vigorous
salute which was promptly answered. Approach
ing Clarkes Point the Phantom came closer to tho
Palmer, which also seemed to bear down upon the
Eva, though, by the way, the last mentioned gal
lantly held her own throughout the SAIL A mile or
so beyond Ciarke's Point the wind began to die out
and ere long the yachts were moving at a drifting
pace; but just II to give eject TO the entrance OK
the squadron, q fresh breeze hauled directly from
the SOUTH and all prepared Tor grand rush 10 the
welcome haven. The Pbantom had been gradually
making way all this time and the spectacle presented
as the three yachts went rushing past the lighthouse
almost abeam was pretty in the extreme The Elaine
acquitted herself remarkably well, being short dis
tance ahead Of her formidable competitors. The
Coming he'd a good position throughout. After a
comparatively quick run from Newport the yachts
ar--gt,a "a III