The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-08

NEW LONDON, August I, 1871.
Delightful weather and pleasant surroun dings
contribute to render the preliminary portion Of the
cruise as agreeable as the most enthusiastic yachts
man could desire. The fleet Is at present In the
best Of order, and seen from the pretty slope near
the Pequ0t House looks the very acme OF perfection
AS an exhibition Of naval architecture. wherein
beauty and stability intended to be prominent it
is most credtable to the New York Yacht Club,
and well worthy the encOmiums that have
been passed upon 1t. Some of the new vessels
have been closely criticised, and among
them the Columbia, which appears to
attract considerable attention There is now
splendid representation of the Club, although the
number Of yachts at anchor Will be largely In.
creased In day or two, so that before Thursday
over twenty first class schO0ners will be under way
for Nantasket Roads, where preparations are being
made for o grand regatta. So far everything has
been quiet but the very tranquility Of the place Is
charming in high degree. The yachts lie at anchor
In close proximity. each as trim and neat
as could be; cutters and gigs pass to
and fro the live long day, sweet music
is discoursed guests and visitors speeding from
craft to craft, each rivang Its neighbor in hearty
welcomes and hospitality. Now and then fresh
arrival comes scuddlng to the harbor. and In honor
OF her advent round Of sautes heralds her ap-
proach. balmy breeze keeps tanning delighted
tnrOng, OOCn auOaC ana ashore; LOT Wle une yaCntS
are crowded fashionable assemblage prOmenades
the grassy banks. feeling OF subdued enjoyment
and repose pervades the scene. In hne though
there Is no hilarty, the elements Of refined taste
aud luxury are In 1ull play.
THE PROGRAMME OF COMING EVENTS
Is very attractive and the result OF some OF the rega
tas will he looked forward to with interest, not only
by yachtsmen, but by the public at large since the
pastlme has recently assumed degree OF popularity
1t should long this have attained. The partic-
will be matter Of some Importance. The evident
desire OF nearly every yachtsman 10 have as good
craft as can be had for love or money
at once shows very cOmmendable spirit
to advance the already excellent reputation OF our
pleasure navy, and should the new vessels dis
tinguish themselves In the coming races much
the better. II must nevertheless be always borne
into consideration bearing the qualities OF diff
ferent vessels; for as general thing yacht owners
claim certain distinctive features for their crafts.
The old saving of what Is good for the goose Is
equally advantageous for the male OF that species
Will scarcely carry sufficient weight to be credible in
regard to yachting. But since most yachtsmen are
at all times anxious for good scupper breeze, the
to determine the sea-gOing qualities OF vessels is
the Aforesaid breeze. In the coming races many
features VIII be developed that VIII doubtless tend
to increase the value OF the improvements that have
recently been made.
THE REvEILLE
was sounded this morning at eight O'Clock the clear
notes Of cOrnet echOlng far and wide. Then
doomed forth gun from the flagship, and up went
the cOlOrs on every Yacht simultaneously, with q
prOmptness that spoke much for the discipline OF
the fleet. Subsequently band OF music on board
the flagship played the following programmes