The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-10
THE NEW YORK FLEET AT NEW LoNDoN--RE-
cEPTIoN AT THE PEQuoT HoUsE--THE
BOAT RACES posrPoNED-A PYRorEcBNIc
DISPLAY.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
OFF PEouor HOUSE,,

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HErAtD.l
OFF PEouor HOUSE,
NEW LONDON, Conn, August g. 1878
TIE arrival OF the New York Yacht squadron an
event that always creates quite excitement among
the gussis OF the Psquot House. Yesterday the,r
anchors were hardly last before az invitation was
sent 70 Commodore s. N. Kane from the ladies, invi
ing the captains OF the different yachts and their
guests to reception that evening, dancing TO
mencs Al nine O'Clock. A meeting Of the captains
held at Elk +. N. board the dag
ship, and the invitation was cordially accepted
Some other business also tran sacted, making
arrangements for boat agree
lug 10 invite the guests Of the sequot 20 visit The
yachts between the hours of four and six p II. The
yachsmen went shore last night shortly alter nine
O'Clock and found tnat standing to short no.
iics, some really elaborate preparations had been
made for their reception The large dining room adj
been cleared for dancing add decoralsd with fags
in most lavish and picturesque style I,
reminded one considerably Of ball on o
war, the prousicn OF bunting displayed Is
often be found In hotel ballroom. The adios
were rather disappointed they no, received
alitts longer notice In order to prepare more slab-
crate toilets, but under the circumstances tnoy
did justice to themselves, and it is doubtful If more
costly garments could have produced su b q
charming effect the elegant mplic,ty with which
many were attred Dancing commenced about
hAfpss! nine O'Clock, AID Commodore s. N.
Lester waliack, J. o. smith. Jonn s. D.ok-
srsoo, Anson p. Stokes and Others appeared
tons looked well IN the ballroom. but many o. the
yacutsmsn preferred the more conventional evening
dress suit. Shortly aitor eleven T. ". the party adj
journcd TO a small adjoining din,ur ROOM wnere an
elegant collation. was SET Inc satabIcs dis.
cussed and washed down Win the sparkling wine OF
tue CHAM pague district after which da eng was re-.
sumsd ana continued until past midnight when the
yachtsmsn returned TO their boats much pleased with
he reCc IN AT q HING
AT ANCHOR
This morning was passed quietly on board the dit.
ferent yachts the mon hnuing plenty OF occupation,
cleaning up the brass work and repairing any little
damage that may have been done since Inc commence.
the yachtsmen visited each other passed away an
hour discussing tbs sailing qualities Of the different
yachts get together, as nearly every class 10 well
represented. Tho Rambler, Dread naugnt and In.
trspid meet In friendly contests they sail from
port porl. and In ike manner the Columbia aud
Madeleine may be paired on leaving the Clytie, Es
other class The Vision iound conie slant worthy OF
her steel In the Coming, and the Regina. Vixen aud
ters Acuve voante ana Muriei to their own devices
As the Grucie and Tidal Wavo are also expected 10
JOIN the Meet, additional interest VIII be lent 70 Tho
oentrcboard schooners.
Talking about racing from port to port, there ap-
pears 10 BIZ difference Of opinion ss 10 what the
yachts should carry. Some OF the yacht owners are
strongly IN favor Of ordinary working canvas while
Others maintain that ~ the obsc 10 get port
TO port AZ quickly rs possible everything should
used IN order that yacht can carry. Dy the rules
there are no restrictions governing the yacht
shall carry, and, therefore, those boats that carry
club topsaiIs. spnnakers &C., entitled to all the
benefit that SUCH light canvas may achieve. There
Is not the slightest doubt that such affords
material assistance, 40 was plainly shown yeser.
days trip from Shelter Island Wnsn The breeze
fresh the yachts under working canvas could hold
thor own, aud some oil them went to tho fronts but
when the breeze began TO die they obliged
TO suffer the rather disagreeaps sxpersncs
the want Of light sails, and watch the other yachts
their class quietly by under the extra pressure OF
clue topsails anG spinpaEers Tho discussion
The question did not amount much, however
vas with them advocating Its use ana the others
maintaining The working CANVAS theory. during the
Mug the schooner Fieur de LIS, Mr.. Dou Bouci.
cault. and The schoouer yacht Siren, Dr. AcMurrough
Of the Brooklyn Yacht Club, came int harbor aud
anchored with the fleet fhs bresze has been fresh.
afternoon It was blowing strong from the westward
that was decided 10 postpone the boat racing until
I've O'Clock.
THE BOAT RIcKs POSTPONED.
The afternoon turned out very badly, az the wind
was SO fresh 10 was impossible the boat races,
severe squa IRON tue northwest acco IN pani led by
heavy ana wind and ightp ing. came NJ about
seven O'Clock this evening lasted Tor about bali
an hour. Tho weather then cleared w, and
about nine o'ccck there a display OF
fireworks on board tho yashts, and tue Pequos
lights all along the shore, while bands OF young people
marched down the oock carrying lighted torches
RECEPTION ON THE FLAGSHIP
There was reception board the flagship at halle
past nnc o'clock that attended by the yacht cap
tnbs and their guests Tho fleet leave carly to.lnor
numbers governing thcir position. so that they may
sail out Ia line.