The New York herald., 1870-06-15


up IN the race. The spectacle at tue lightship was
somewhat enhanced by the additional attraction OF
Legset and Wv WiiSms, in irisnds liz struggle. tv @
TbeyA had started with the schooner yachts and
maintained an excellent struggle throughout They
subsequently, arrived ut the nagboat almost stimuli.
taneousy. II was not long alter the last boat had
turned'tae lightship that the wind changed to due
south. But that was not the only change. that oc-
CURED. The Phantom, when about half way TO the
Hook, came up on the Ider, and for few minutes
It was a determined struggle ana Wen cal.
culated to bring out their merits. With every
stitch of canvas spread to the breeze, the compe-
tors rushed through the water with great rapdtty.
The Palmer coming upto join the sport, but the
Phantom finally succeeded In getting away, and
the return home. WITH admirable handling, the
Magic was making good way, and stn brush be-
siderable interest. The other yachts were not I'm.
proving, for the breeze few miles This side OF the
lghtshp was weakening, and some Of the larger
sch0Oners were soon out OF sight or undstingulsha
BILE. The White Cap, that had behaved so creditably
throughout, was now working her way as
ponent, the storm King, could overhaul
her in time. The Elaine and Kate were
still in her wake, having an eye after each other as
their chance OF success for tie prize was dim, since
both the Oracle and Sadie were far ahead. Tue two
latter made rapid advance towards the Southwest
Spit and being the leaders OF all the yachts their
display attracted much attention, In this way-the
Phantom first of the schooners the Idler next the
considerably in the rear the yachts approached the
Southwest Spit The pleasure steamers congregated
with renewed cheering. The time Of the following
only was taken at this turning point, as 1t would
have been impossible to nave waited longer and
witness the arrival OF the winning yachts at the
THE SOUTHWEST SPIT.
Ydchts. II. N. s. Yachts H. ii. s.
Oracle ..........3 43 90 Ider ............3 81 10
Sadie ...........3 45 90 Magic. ..........3 81 80
And now Tor the final struggle. There were ave
great competitors, the Oracle and the Sadie In the
soop class and the Phantom, Idler and Palmer
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excitement shown by an admiring throng. The
Oracle was Just Two minutes ahead Of The Sadie and
IN her best possible style. the Tidal Wave mad
not long, turned the Hook when the vessels
Nevertheless her tilt % with the the Madeleine Was
earnestly looked forward to, though 1t was generally
expected. No contest took place between them,
however, as the Madeleine was good way stern,
was doomed to await some other opportunity when
doubtless, the spirited owners OF both yachts VIII be
enabled TO try me merits OF their respective crafts
Wave it was evident to all that vessel in the
tire feet was more scientifically handled than she.
But yachtinen must at all times be prepared for the
worst luck under every circumstance.
HOMEwARD BOUND.
1he sight OF the gafly decorated lagbOat must
have had something to do with lmpellng the yachts
for sure enough the freshened and away they
ID anu 1hf tie eyss
were strained to see the struggle. The wind just
sWeeu ldltcr anu SHe Opeucu tne wafer III tnat
peculiarly graceful manner for which she Is 80
noted The idier stood up maJestfcalIy, and, to all
d ~ toap seemed to
the excitement was immense, and cheer followed
cheer as the two beautiful yachts came scudding to
the fiagboat Behind them were the Oracle ana the
Palmer almost side by side, and little in the OF
both came the Sadie. The Phantom had slight
lead, with the Idler to the windward more, beau
tfu spectacle was never witnessed in the bay, and
feelings Of delight and excitement filed the minds
OF all as the yachts neareGthe fagboat The Phantom
was ahead, and. amid cheering and salutes, passed
u ahead OF her opponent one minute and eight sec
conds, after one OF the most splendid and swiftest
contests that ever gratified an assemblage. The
Oracle, when within about 300 yards of the goal,
unfortunately carried away her topmast, but never
the.ess came In third; the Phantom next the
Sadie fifth, and the rest as enumerated below.
Owing to the allowance OF time tire Idler was
declared the winner in the schooner class, the Sadie
of the irst class sloops and the White Cap, which
throughout behaved so gallantly, was the nnd.s-
puted victor in her class. The race towards the
finish was magnificent affair." The following Is the
order and time in Which the yachts passed tie flag