The New York herald., 1871-12-15
BROOKLYN YACHT CLUB
An IMPORTANT ADJOURNED MEETING.
Removal Of the Old Club Houss-New Rules q
Measurement-Fressntation Of Prises-A ',sur.
prise Supper" to Commodore voorhiA

ing on Wednesday evening at their handsome
rooms, No. Court street, and IN the matter OF the
important business transacted and In the character
Of the reunion 1t is safe to say 1t exceeded any Ike
social aair In the history Of this large and greatly
social yachting organization The occasion among
the many more active OF the members had been pur.
posey selected as fitting time for presenting tho
magnificent prizes won during the annual regatta
by the schooner Madeleine, Commodore Voornsi
and the sloop Gracie Messrs. Johnson ana Krebs;
and they also made 1t the opportunity Of demon
srratng to the Commodore now heartily they appre-
ciate the exertions he has made In behalf Of
the club. The evidence OF their esteem
in the latter case parfo0k OF an
elegant supper which was total surprise to that
socer and thus the success OF the pleasant testl-
monial was rendered all the more marked and en-
joyabie. Vice Commodore Diokerson presided, and
among those present were many owners Of large
yachts and scores OF enthusiastic aquatic spirits.
BUSINESS TRANsACTED.
The usual preliminartes being dispensed with, a.
roll call and minutes OF the previous meeting, ex-
Commodore Haight Chairman OF the Regatta Com
mlttee, presented their report In detail and the
prizes awarded the winning boats IN the annual
regatta. The document was exceedingly well writ
ten and received and adopted Dy acclamatlon.
REMOVAL OF CLUB HOUSE.
MIR. p. w. OslrandeT. under the call OF the Chair.
moving their Club House, repairing ana furnishing
the same IN such manner that IL would be suit
able both In location ana character for the recep.
non OF members, and offered to meet the exigencles
OF the and to bring the matter before the club,
the following resolution, which was ad0pted:-
Resolved That tho Trustees authorized negotiate for
site for their Club soas 81 and nd m o sss D
each year in the regular assessment OF daea
NEW RULES OF MEASUREMENT.
Commodore VoOrhIS in bringing the subject
before the meeting referred to ITS vast importance
and explained the necessity OF Its being taken up
and acted upon In good time, as hitherto they had
been late with the matter, and confusion had 0o-
win PRESIDENT Kidd desired to introduce the fol-
lowing preamble and resontion:-
Whereas the present sailing regulations governing :ns
Resolved Tha. to the Commodore, Vice Commodore and
President this referred aud their number.
committee they have to add such other members -
y
present rules Of measurement are hereby annulIed.
The club accepted unanimously the expression oi
the Commodore IN regard to the early action dc-
manded in this matter and passed the above with
out argument.
These, during the early portion OF the evening,
were on exhibIoa In the front Or business
room Of Of the su but before 1e
leine is an oil painting OF the schooner rounding
the ligntsnip at SANDY HOOK during tine late re re-,
general accurateness and beauty this painting can
not be easily surpassed; 1t is from The easel 9,
prize Of the Madeleine is superb nautical CLOCK.
Set in steering wheel. Tho latter was manufac-
Tne Flag OiIlcers' prize OF the Oracle is large
silver punch bowl and ladle, with appropriate M
ter gotten up in a style worthy the sloOps victory
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.
this the wes 1 . SoqG sn
Of business before for o1 the
prizes were uncovered and the speaker most FEN
eloquence. He the sailor. the yacntsman, oil tine
way through mis- apt address, and detailed how ms
looked at the matter Of selection and they last
settled 1t. With that explanation ne assured Com
is % one that win long be remembered by thousands
OF ladies ana yachtsmen. and even BY the people OF
S ss s ky Tsrs s Rss s o s
that ever took place In New York harbor. Mr.. Mott
snsn reed 70 re- hesrt sn ao
Impulses. closing with this sentment:-"May the
ever pointing second hand OF your prizes remind
time that to be successful and true IN lIe's purpose
requires fidelity and steadfastness that the sole rule
and guide In all competitive efforts Is fair play, and
that lie who neglects to avail himself Of every ad-
vantage such laws AFFORD him wrongs HIS enemy,
In response, Commodore voorhis said he could
not md words to convey his thanks to the club and
the QelQnt II caused MIN 10 receive the p0AutlIul
prizes, more particularly as every member h ad 80
heartily co-operated In every movement for their
success. He hoped their unity OF purpose and
hearty shoulder er-t0-shoulder friendship would con-
tlnue; that N the future the cup might be as sue
ceSsful as IN the past
AS neither Of the owners Of the Gracie were
present to receive their prizes, business OBTAINING
them, they were handed over to Rear Commodore
Dillon for proper disposal.
The meeting now adjourned to the surprise
supper.a
IN THE SUPPER ROOM.
From Vice Commodore Dickerson 1t devolved
upon Colonel Van Dyke to now ''preside," and well
did this genial gentleman discharge his duties. the
room was splendidly decorated with every cOncetv-
able character OF 1ags, Signals pennants and de-
signs, producing charming effect. Alter full justice
had been done the repast tOasts were order, the
following being among the regulars" aud re-
BpOnd0d TO a. nOled:-
"Why ID this thus PIP. W. Outrauder
"Health Of the Commodore"
"The Flowing Bowl'-Ex- Commodore HAght.
"The Yacht Clubs Of America"-Henry A. Mott.
"Our Invited 0uesis"-Dr. Hall
"Far Women n"-Colonel Oakley.
It was midnight and past before orders were
given to '.up anchor"
TRAPS AND TRIGGERS.