The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-04


seem to care nothing for the innocent
iecreations usual az summering places. and every-
thing for the arrival Of the yachts Of the New York
Yacht Squadron that now are beating their way
hither against adverse winds. Their presence to
thu ladies means unlimited partners OF the most
charming specles-partners mostly young and good
looking, and all solvent, and besprinkled, moreover,
with the bullion OF buttons and anchors dear to
the female heart. When the greenback ground Of
this growing spot shall have been Swallowed by the
sails Of these craft and under blue skies their bow
spirits are pointed for the green foliage away from
the lasting beach, there will be universal jov and
the anxious Regatta Committee satisfied anu
pleased
The rendezvous Of Saturday, AZ you know, for the
yachts OF the New York Club was at the Horseshoe,
and tie yachtsmen proved exact in compliance
with lhe order OF the Commodore The day, which
lOOkdl SO bllthe and cheeriy in the afternoon for
pleasure cruise turned murky near evening, and II
was Predicted that uniforms would be tarnished by
rain Ind the smoothly planed decks OF the yachts
made slippery with wet; and these predic
tons In part were fulfilled. Half-past eight
o'clfk, with the yachtsmen and their guests
finishing their dinners the Herald steamed
out 10 sea, leaving the Dauntless, Magic, Eva Alarm
Watderer, Columbia, Tidal Wave, Madeleine, Alice,
Foam, Rambler, Palmer, Sappho Dreadnaught,
erll breezes prevailed. and this necessitated beat
ing down TO destinati0n-all pleasant enough at
tm,s, but when yacht squadron Ii in hurry 1t is
far from enjoyable, and provokes anything but
SMILES and pleasant feelings. All night long the
Herald skinned the coast, but the swell OF Old At
ltntic made the sport chiefly OF the gynnastic order
ng OF china; but the splendOr Of the moon, which
unveiled It's face near midnight and the spray which
like whispers OF ghOsty host. This morning the
little head wind OF yesterday had died away and day.
rom the clouds OF the afternoon before, began to
oeam with the brightest chances, and the steam
yacht pushed Its way along the blue sphere as the
Gp0nt courier OF the deeL astern.
All this while the anxious ladies and light hearted
far out in the direction Of the ahtsSip the vision
was shut of by nasty haze that hung like gar
land OF gossamer on the sea, and they turned away
yatchtsmen were not. Meanwhile the stanch gov
eminent steamer, under command OF Lieutenant
Commander McNar, United States Navy, with the
Regatta Committee and many distinguished gray
boards and strplngs Of the offensive and defensive
Fno% Banks IN sue rom keel 70 T. truck 'e Win
ensigns and fags. hoping TO meet the expected
corners and give them reception that the New
and as a fOrtuitOus circumstance the steam yacht
Herald hove in sight, and the particulars received
from Its crew satisfied for time the anxious COM
mittee. and the Pnta was turned Cape hayward for
rest to the gentlemen on board and dinner-all
this while the en .sh musicians IKE the
yacht ''thau went SO much Sideways" were glad
that the beach could again be trod, and as they
the least news, and in the madness OF their gIee.
The Philadelphia band took its stand,
80 swaIely in the middle there,
and violins did fiddle there.
The Information given did not dispe the shadow
OF disappointment on the fair faces and they con-
unued TO look seaward, watching and waiting. The
Pmta later In the day made another essay but re-
down again on the Cape, and as other sounds died
away. soon naught was heard but the mutlle1 splash
OF the waves on the pebbly beach. The less anxious
turned to the parlors. to dancing to prOmenading,
but some hearts were still on the sea, and as
In clouds over earth and ocean. there could be
seen girl IN white standing near the
and bathed in a food Of glory. She looked p Ocean
ward. Her long locks hung down TO the swell Of
her breast. and an amateur yachtsman. who, just
fresh from the beauty OF the hotel beyond aud was
srOlling to steady his nerves. unsettled by the rolling
sea- passed her by exclaiming' ''shes vewy pwetty,
Should the yachts arrive early tomorrow morn
ing-and we hope, earnestly pray indeed that they
rss The expect to ss
in the squadron real old salts who smack OF the
quarter deck, although they don't exude tar and
are not veterans IN years, and they expect to view
the finest feet OF yachts ever assembled 80 near
Philadelphia. And the next thing they expect is
that zeal among their city's dormant yachtsmcn TO
such dcgree that IL will take root and produce o
ciatlon When the yacntslnen arrive there viii be
reception at Congress Hail. and In the evening
dinner at the same place, which Is III
such hands that 1t must eventuate success. Then
come the races on the Fourth when thousands of
spectators Will stretch along the sea- then again
the ball at night IN the grand rooms OF the Stockton
House, where there will be good music and partners
PLENTIFUL which Will gayy last until Wednesday
Supervenes, sending beauty TO bed and valor TO
berths board for that rest necessary Tor start
AS write 1t Is midnight, and the committee viii
rise with the lark at the rather hideOus hour OF six
nour later viii take place In search OF the
yachts; but III the sOutherly breeze holds they will
not reach here before the modern Greek Kalend,
"the middle or next week.
The Regatta Committee are not certain in regard
to the number OF entries tor the magnificent prizes
but this is closed the following approaches per.
feet list