The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
YACHTING NOTES.

Mr.. Lester Wallack's schooner yacht Columbia,
which has been in winter quarters at New London,
Conn.,, was hauled into tho stream about six weeks
ago and has since boon ovcrhauled and put
In order preparatory TO work In the coming
season. On Saturday hor sails were bent and Sun
day afternoon she sailed for this city where she will
60 upon the why's to DO caiked, and aftcrward be
Gttod with canvas. Her statcroom and cabins
have been newly upholstered aud oarpeted. and In
their dress display QUOT elegance. The
crimson velvet carpet laid upon her statcroom Is
matched by upholstery Of similar color and OF costly
material Mr.. Wallacx's Is furnished In green,
and the rooms apart for guests ana for Mr. Henry
Wallack and tho yachts master are in blue. In all
her alter apartments q tasteful Arrangement OF
c0lors and drapcry Is noticeable. Gu either side
OF the stateroom daintily carved sidcboards have
been placed, and armory and quito capacious IL
brary added, Captain andrew Coins,ock viii CON-
mand tho Columbia this season. she VIII carry
crew Of fourteen men, Among them Is young theo-
logical student pays tor his tuition AT college BY
his summer earnings as yocntsman
Schooner yacht Restless. NY. Y.c., Commodore s.
Nicholson Kane, is being ovcrnaaied at New London
and will 90 upon the ways this week
Schooner yachts Tempest formerly Of the N.Y.Y.C.,
and the Haze, owned by Dr. Henry A. Mott, OF New
London, are also undergoing repairs at that place.
Schooner yacht Flceiwing, N.f.Y.C., Mr. George A.
S.YYc., Mr. Henry Vail, IRON New London, arrived
NJ Wntcstone, L. L, yesterday aud anchored of the
HERALD Telegraph Station.
Schooner yacht Estelo, N.YY.C., Mr.. James u.
Smith, which has wintered in Sterling Basin, Green
port, alter receiving thorough ovcrnauIng and be-
ing put first class order for the coming seasonin
cuding new boom 1f,y EIGHT lect long (w eight
feet of Il extending outward), aud galvanized iron
cutwater, which adds q loot TO nor water Iiue-was
launched from the yard OF smith Il Terry Saturday
last and went INTO commission tho day. MIR.
Smith and party u friends board and sailed
tue same evening Tor Montauk fishing excursion.
Captain william Murphy, OF CommGnipaw, Ia
building yacht, which Is Intended to he entered
In The comiog Nav FORK Bay Regatta She is 10 BIO
named s'lhe Brothers." Captain stephen Coolohan
Is supcrinte ndng the work. Sbo will DO launched In
about ten days.
lne new steam launch c. d. L. Gibson, OF the Jcr.
sey City Yacnl Club, has been taken upon the ways
TO repair the DAMAGES caused by running her upon
sunken rock last Friday night. sh. will also receive
u new boiler ami machinery, the FIRST not working
satisfactorily.
inc Jersey CITY Yacht Club Will have It's annual
opening ON Decoration Day, 30th inst. The squadron
wall 90 10 Batn L. l. where tho yachtmcn Will par
take OF a dinner.
Thc new yacht N. r. Fowler, of the Pavona Yacht
CLUB, OF Jersey cay, VIII be launched to-day There
will DO a dinner honor OF the event. The yacht is
pamed ia honor OF Poice Commissioner Fowler, who
has presented racing suit OF sails and coors.
United States Senator j. X Mcpherson Is mem Der Of
this club
Tho New Jersey Yacht Club Will hold their annual
regatta June H. The course vii be from stake
boat on the Elysian FIELDS the loot or Seventy
nnh street. New York. and rctUra, syHug over the
course three times. This viii afordR vac $40. ni tue
entire race from both sidcs 81 the fitef Auong the
yachts OF this club the Dero Devil Esleis, Charm
and Meteor.