The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-24

With the exception OF the Sappho now in foreign
waters. and one or two Others OF the larger craft,
whose owners viii not be enabled to enter them,
this list embraces all the yachts recently finished
together with those that have recently received
for the laures OF the day that must ensue between
them and the old favorites will be worth infinitely
il Is not necessary to be an experienced seaman to
appreciate such spectacle with as much admiration
as the turfman views the neck-and-neck struggle
up the homestretch of the advanced horses OF
| full field, as the fascination or a
FLEET OF TAUT CRAFT
! and beautiful models, gliding gracefully under o
cloud of snowy Sails from biow to billow, Is OF
that nature evoke the heartest appreciation OF
all classes, and stamp the pastime replete with in
THE CLUB ACCOMMODATIONS
The Regatta Committee have taken the greatest
pains to secure pleasant boat for the use OF the
members and their guests to witness the race, and
they have secured the steamboat Twilight for their
exclusive use. 1t Will leave the Erie hallway pier,
foot OF Twenty-third street, North River, on the
morning Of the regatta, at halfpast nine O'Clock
precisely; pier No. North River at ten A. NJ, and
Quarantine landing, Staten Island, at halfpast ten
O'Clock, to receive members, and viii stop at the
collation. viii be furnished as heretofore but,
by resolution Of the club, wines will be at the ex
pense OF those ordering them:
The steamer s. Chamberlin, furnished for the use
OF the Regatta Committee and the press, will leave
pier IS East River DIT halfpast nine O'Clock A. NJ.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIZES
The prizes to be awarded the winning yachts this
year are Of equal value They are not only beauti-
and will be appreciated by the winners. Looking
at them at Tifany's ones thoughts quite natur
masts and canvas setting like a board down the
bay and around the Lightship. The ornamental
spray ~ and sailors and ali else
lingering around the vague, subtle romance OF the
sea. These pieces Of silverwork are four In num-
Punch bowl, which is nine and half inches in
height and twelve inches In diameter and OF bur-
nisRed silver throughout. The base is elegantly set
off by cable border, and the handles are formed
by anchors five inches in length OF oxdzed silver.
Upon either side Of the bowl Is the head Of Neptune
Berry or fruit bowl, which Ia nine and half In
ches In height and ten inches In diameter. The
idized The base is supported by four dOlphins,
elegantly wrought, and the border, one and quar-
ter inches wide Is formed o. series o. anchors
heads OF Neptune in the centre, upon either
side Of which are Ivy leaves and anchors pretty
entwined, with cable running down through the
leaves to the anchors, the whole forming beauti-
full silver piece.
Chowder bowl, six inches in height with on
oval dish fifteen inches in diameter. This is In
satin finish and lined with gold. The cable border
finishes the base exqusitely, while the handles are
formed by heads Of Neptune, and tridents extend
down on either side Of the dish.
Tankard, eleven inches in height, and is in satin
centre Of the body is chain Of oxdzed anchors,
with sprigs OF laurel TN gilt between each, ana
through the whole cable delicately entwines.
The handle is supported by the head OF Neptune,
| and in finish and gliding corresponds with the
| body OF the piece Around the neck runs cable,
while the upper edge has pretty line Of gilt en-
circing It, The cover is surmounted with o large
| oxidzed anchor lying on coil OF rope.
Altogether the yacht prizes form a fine c0ec-
ten and are worthy the attention OF all who are
| interested in yachting.
INVITATION TO VISIT QUEENSTOWN.
The Club q short time since received from Secre-
| tary Parkinson, OF the Royal Western Yacht Club
| OF ireland, the annexed cordial invitation to the
| members to participate In their annual regatta at
| Queenstown, fixed for the 30th OF July next. Her
Majesty queen Victoria has presented them with a
cup to be sailed for the OCCASION and the yachts
| OF the New York Yacht Club are invited to COM
! crack yachts OF the fleet accommodate their
friends on the other side, and bring home to this
| port second Queens Cup 1t Will be glory
enough for one season. The letter or invitation Is
as follows and Is well worthy the earnest consid
| Grafton OF our yachtsmen:-
ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLup OF IRxsArD,)
CLUn HoUsx, QUEENSTOWN, COUNT CoRx, I
| DEAR sIH-I am directed by the committee of the
the Information Of the New YORK Yacht Cub that their
regatta has been fixed for the th July next and that
aes MAJESTY has been pleased TO grant them
The Royal Cork Yacht Club have also regatta day
here on me 18th day Of July when doubt some good
In addition these IS also IN Contemplation, though
not yet finally settled that there will be match
these ss Or two after me
members OF the New York Yacht Club compete tor the
Queens Cup and some other of these prizes and
/ pleasure of sending you full particulars
need scarcely assure you that should any of your
ary here and that n ev Ma Of this s, Club
will be at thek service. am, dear sir, yours faithfully
| Secretary ana treasurer r. Wy 9.
To the SECRETARY NEw YORK YACHT CLUB, New York. U.
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