The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-12
THE SHATEMUC BOAT CLUB.
A Grand Gala Day Yesterday Gathering
Of the Modern sha. emucs.

PouGHKEEPsIE, June IL, 1871.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the Shatemuc
Boat Club Of this city celebrated the fourth anniver
sary OF Its formation Cards OF invitation had been
sent for several days. and at four O'Clock p NJ. the
club house and its surroundings presented q most
animated appearance. Several hundreds Of our best
people-old, middleaged and young, OF both sexes
were there assembled filling the large club rooms
and covering every foot OF space on the
breezy promenade and roof OF the building. On the
adjoining hill were gathered a large number OF
spectators. Tho ferryboat J. o. Doughty, which
was plying to and fro across the river had party
OF guests on board .and was gayy decorated with
fags and streamers In honor OF the occasion and
presented q very handsome appearance. The
day was one OF June's best-not too cold and not
too warm The rivers banks were visible for twelve
miles rolling away on either hand, and
clad their deepest and darkest green. Everything
was suspicious except the water, The most impor-
tant OF all. Strange to say the Hudson has never
been kind to the Snatemuc Club. The cause OF its
animo.iy, as far as VIC nave been able to learn, Is
not positively known. 1t Is largely conjeciured.
however, that whenever the modern Shatemuc
bring their swecthears and friends down upon its
beach to witness their prowess 1t is reminded Of
the ancient race whom they have displaced ana be-
comes troubled aud morose. The sweet memories
wronged sons and daughters, their songs ana
dances and woo,lgs; their birchen canoes gliding
from cove TO cove, and the smoke OF their wigwams
along IT'S banks disturb and excite the bosom OF the
lordly river until Its white caps toss and foam and
al its pillows roll nigh ana sulen from shore 10
shore.
ROLL on, THOU DEEP AND DARK BLUE RIVER ROLL,
and it did. Its surface was altogether too rough.
Even the most inexperienced eyes saw at q glance
that The light paper and cedar shells which the Shate
MUGS 40 most affect could scar cely live IN such
the vain hope that the restless wave, would
upon the printed programme, came OF. The
large club barge Hall Noon, several pleasure and
working boats-iap streaks, wineries and single and
double sheiis-jelned IN the aquanc. The grand
stand was located upon the promenade OF the cluo
house, and the scene was an enthusiastic one The
review hnished, and after another slight delay
during which hundreds Of Palasols and fans
on: The course was one and quar.er
miles up the river. turn stakehoat and
vbet, paper shell Lotte, colors dark blle George S.
Bnrnap, paper shell Virginia. coiors pink; John
Grnob Jr. paper shell no name, colors light blue;
f. Il. Brevoort, cedar SHELL LO name, coors white.
There were no judges or referee. The signal 70
start was given by Mr.. Aaron Anus. All of
the boats, with one exception (Brevoorn got or
handsomely amid vociferous cheering Burnap shot
to the lead at the start, but was only 100 ieet away
when Van vliet made a terrific squirt, closing the
gap RAPIDLY, GruDb falling behind and appearing 10
work Slow as though outstanding his strength Tor
n nome pull away asy new TO the
ing closely with Grubb behind but pull
ing away merrly. Brevoort didn't turn.
When all the boats were headed towards home the
excitement at the Club House was great, and gloves
and hats and fans and pocket hanakerchiels were
wagered upon the result In large numbers. ''There
comes Burnap J" screamed group Of young bucks,
which met with sadoenng RESPONSE from beyy
OF lair creatures, one remarkng, Noa that's too bad,
thought Van vlier would win." Burnap came home
with numbering stroke IN 29:l5 and Grubb next
In 23:lo. 'Where's Van Nhet ~ shouted score Of
persons. The poor fellow had met with an acci-
dent. Alter he got nicely around the stakeboat his
ever upsettlng. He got away again, with hearess
task before him, ana had gone about 100 feet
further when q breaker struck his starD0ari
bow, and as quick as flash the boat capsized and
hurled into the river. Beng u 3 cd swimmer. he
soon managed to right his craft and get into 1t,
when he pulled home, his time not being taken. lie
received the sympathy OF all present, for ii he had
how the race wonld have ended. AS, It
was. however, Burnap won the first
prize easily. Tue aqualc programme was
closed with a tub race, the entries beng Messrs.
nold5. The names OF the tubs were:-F0rty Winks,
| Bomb Shell, Whlriwind. 5ullrush, lightning Bug
and Full Moon. Sink or swim, live die, survive
or perish the motto for the occasion. The
aud sous1ng as there was would nave made best
drilled school OF porpuse5 envlOus. Had the
graceful vessels been marked Bright side up with
care, as was proposed they should be, the rec-
as by some Of our express companies. The band
played ''Put Me In My Little Bel,n which aG>,ed
greatly 10 the sport. Alter the races came a magni-
1cent collation. Then, a. hal-pasr six +. NJ, Flock
esen's string band, anu hop ensued In the main
room vi the club house. Fair as and assics there
enjoyed themselves to their hearts, content. 1t was
tine days sport The eate OF the city being present.