The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-12

ReGnttn Of the POughkeepsic Iceboas Club
Lively Scene-ExhiI"ratfns SpOrt-Twenty.
five Miles in ThirG y eel ht Minutes.

ReGRttn Of tire POughkeepsic Iceboas Club-.
Lively Observation-Disclosures Sp0rt-Twenty.
five Miles in Thirty-cisht Minutes.
POUGHKEEPsIE, jan IL, 1872.
Ever since the river closed at this place the mem
bers Of the POughkeepsie Iceb0at Cub have waited
in vain Tor an order from the proper authority for
formal iceboat race on the Hudson. There were
side whispers, hints and intimatiOns, but no order
came. Finally, Mr. George W. Davids, comprehend.
ing the situation, and himself ardent admirer Of
the sport, put up silver cup as prize for all boats
OF the clubs distance TO be sailed four miles south Of
the Milton dock, turn buoy from east to west and re-
turn. This offer OF prize was announced sud-
denly and met with universal response
from all members, who had been watching
and waiting. Two days and q half they waited for
a breeze, but none came till twelve O'Clock this
no0n when The wind freshened from the southwest,
ana 1t was at once given out that the boats intend
Ing to compete for the prize would be called up.
The greatest activity was noticeable in the eet and
there was hurryng to and fro everywhere, for the
order had been promulgated that no delay should
prevent
AN sARLY START.
At five minutes to one O'Clock the Restless, which
had the choice OF position, came to the line OF
the Kaa Rock and took stand to the west wards the
lcice ran IN second, the Haze third, Ha fourth and
Snow Flake NTH. 1t was expected that the Ella
would enter the race also. but unfortunately, some
difficulty was encountered In putting her runners
the contesting boats were al line and the Judges
Messrs. Hudson TAYLOR Walter Van Kleeck and
w R ss wsre T. Mt
DICK Knight the Hail. John Roosevelt the Icicle and
Charles Wilkinson the Snow Flake. The judges IN
formed them That whatever load they took away
must be brought back; the boat failing to do 30 10
forfeit the race. At this juncture
THE SCENE
on the river ana upon the hills adjoining was an
unusual one. hundreds OF men, women and emil.
dren were upon the ice and on the piers or Mills
surrounding, all waiting With apparent great anx-
iety for the start. The boats were IN line. about
twenty feet apart, with their noses to the wind
ward and their respective sailing masters watching
the starting Judge who was to give the word. "Are
you readyl" went forth on the frosted air, and
them alter responsive "Ay y, aye" came the word
II was beautiful sight az each vessel wore away
into the teeth OF the wind and strove for first posi-
was splendid one. The snow Flake took the lead
and aG first II seemed that the movement was
fatal one SO far as victory FOR the others was con-
cerned. Strange to say the Haze, the finest boat
the Ice, was last, for she experienced bad start.
Down the river each boat glided, lacking, with
lightning rapidly, from shore to shore. The Haze
Is going TO the wIndward p shouted somebody;
ana sure enough, she was Her remarkable SAILING
s We're eeg put 10 TEST 9es
to the front, and though she was last ut the start
she turned the stakebolt ahead. followed however,
closely by the lcicle with the Restless third
was first class one throughout, the Haze dashing
a1ong az .ae aae OF niue ana Ag1 Sh
crossed the home line Two minutes ahead Of the
Icice, the latter vessel being followed by the Hail.
On the way up the windows OF passenger train
going south on the Hudson River Railroad. were
fllled with ladies and gentlemen waving their hats
the latter passed the piers and docks at
the lower end the city bells and steam whistles
signaled his success as did also cheers rom
time Of each boat In the race. They all started at
flity two minutes past twelve r. M. aud aJ