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


Gaop Barlow
The morning was bright and cheerful, and the ap
| pearance OF the harbor was exceedingly pleasant
Ing, we're seen In all directions, their occupants
| being mostly composed OF ladies' who had COM
IL view ne ae nns
| upon signal from the flagship, meeting of cap
tains was held ON board that vessel, In order t
arrange the proceedings Of the day. 1t was finally
resolved that
SERIES OF BOAT RACES
between the several crews should be given In the
evening, anu that the fleet should get under way
at an early hour tomorrow morning for Martha's
thronged with guests. ana many pleasant excur-
sOps were made In the Sound, music still lending
Its charms to the enjoyment OF the occasion.
THE BOAT RACES.
A large assembage congregated this evening on
tne wharf opposite the Pe1uot House and along the
between the crews of the yachts at anchor. Al
though the affair was gotten up simply for amuse-
ment there was. nevertheless, great excitement
manifested, as not little rivalry existed between
the several crews Fleet Captain Schuyler superin-
the the following being the
to he held:-The first prize was offered to the gigs
and cutters OF the squadron pulling not more than
four oars. First prize, silver cup; second prize
q game cock, and Herewith two hags, on each
OF which is embroidered representation OF the
entitled TO hold 1t for three days without liability to
challenge On the expiration OF that time any
challenge must be accepted, and the race pulled
be forfeited to the challenged party, and the
boat holding the prize for four consecutive races
not to be again Liable to challenge until the COM
mencement OF tile yachting season Of next year.
Ine Racing Committee consisted OF Fleet Captain
Schuyler Moses II. Grinnell and Robert Hone.
The crews of the following yachts entered for the
gig race:-Ramber, Fleetwing, Dauntless Column
ba, Dread naught and Wanderer. The course was
from line between The flagship and the wharf Off
the Pequ0t House, and the course thence to and
around the steam yacht Herald, anchored or Fort
turn, the distance being about two and half miles,
THE RACE.
AT twenty minutes past i've O'Clock the signal was
given for the start aud away went the contestants
at a vigorous pace. Tue crew OF tue Columbia led
and next by the Ramoler's Then came the rigs s Of
The Dreadnaught, Dauntess ana Fleetwing. There
was scarcely any change OF positions throughout
the race. The boats passed the steam yacht Herald
IN tne order mentioned, the gigs Of the Dauntless
Dreadnaught and Fleetwing fouling while rounding
that stakeboat After a good pail homeward the
COlumbia's crew won the race amid great cheering.
TIE SECOND PRIZE
squadron pulling two pair OF sculs, che crews beng
attached to the yachts TO- which the boats be-
longed. FIRST prize, silver cup; second, an
upon the same conditions as for Prize No. i. The race
for dingles took place Immediately after the termina
in this instance anchored south Of White Rock, and
the distance from the starting point little over
OF the yachts Magic. Fleetwing Rambler, Oracle
Dreadnaught, Dauntless and Addie. The Adde'S
crew ess p AZ a ne n nuS %h e
created much excitement, owing ~ the proximity
of the competitors. During the contest all the
yachts In the harb0r were crowded, and the scene
throughout was one OF considerable animauon.
DISTINGUISHED Wis TORS.
During the day Mile. Nilsson, accompanied by
General Mcdowell and STAFF visited the ncet. The
party was received with appropriate honors.
The yachts Wanderer and Madgie arrived in the
forenoon and the steam yacht Dawn OF Day In The
evening.
THE BALL GIVEN TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW
YORK YACHT CLUB
tonight seems to be splendid affair. There are
decOrations but nevertheless the entertainment Is
very fine. The Pequot House Is crowded, and the
bali Is very largely attended. most noticeable
feature Is the brilliant array OF TOILETS All the
rooms are thrown Open and the house, both inside
and outside, presents brilliant spectacle. Nearly
all the yacht owners have attended, and the scene
Is one Of much gayety and animation. Dancing
did not commence until ten O'Clock, at which hour
the band struck up some appropriate music, and
the Pcrpsich0rean festivities were at once INDUCED
In with considerable Zest. more fashionable or
brilliant assemOlage has not c0ngregated az the
Fequot House for years, aud the compliment COLI
fcrred on the New York Yacht Club Is well worthy
the occasion. While writing the balconies and cor
ridors are crowded 10 excess, and the bal Is pro-
ceedng IN the most harmonious manner.
Among those present are Mile. Nilsson, General
Havemeyer Surrogate Hutchings ana Mrs
Hutchings; Judge Bedford the guest Of MIR.
Franklin Osgo0d. OF the yacht Columbia);
II. L. Leavitt, ". w. Parker, Leonard Jerome, W.
G. Scnermerhorn f. Gilbert, II. ). Hall, O. l.. Per-
klns, Thomas Hitchcock, w. Langdon, George Carr,
@. III. Draper, NJ. Barnwcli, Mr.. ana Mrs. Lester
Wallack Eugene Thorne, b. T. Learned, Thomas
Frost Miss Townsend. Mr.. DC Ferresac, Mrs. Edgar