Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-20


The anticipatIons which were INDUCED in
regard to the fifth annual regatta, which
took place yesterday at Isle Of
Hope under the auspices Of the Savan-
nah Yacht Club, were realized to their full
est extent. The weather was of delightful
temperature, alternately cloudy and sum
shiny, with a very stiff breeze blowing.
The attendance of visitors was unusually
large, and In fact we have not seen in sew
eral years so large q crowd, especially of
ladies, on the association steamer, which
was the fine and fast craft, Eliza Hancox,
under command of Captain G. V. Post.
The early train on the Savannah, Skidaway
aud Seaboard Railroad carried a large
crowd, and four cars well filed went out at
IL M, while the afternoon train brought
out many more. Isle of Hope presented
very lively and attractive appearance. The
dancing pavilion, which, by the
way, is sadly in need OF repairing and fixing
up, was filed with people, and the bluff was
lined with interested spectators. The occa-
sion was graced with the presence OF more
ladies than we have before seen gathered at
q regatta.
The steamer Eliza Hancox arrived early in
the morning and anchored in the middle of
the stream off the platform, which was not In
a condition to permit OF vessel to be moor
ed there. Hence it was necessary to ferry
over the guests OF the club In
row boats aud this required time. 10
a half hour or so after the arrival
of the IL o'clock train, all who intended
going on the boat were safely transported,
and at l O'Clock promptly the signal was
given for the boats to get ready. A beauti-
full breeze was blowing, and the sight pre-
sented as the gallant crafts shook out their
sails and bounded over the foaming pillows,
was exciting and attractive in the extreme,
and was witnessed with pleasure and de-
light by all.
AS soon as the last boat had passed the
starting stake the steamer weighed anchor
and followed In the course of the yachts
The run down was exhilarating, and every
one seemed to enjoy the delicious salt
breeze. The Mechanics Brass Band was on
board tine steamer, and added considerably
to the general pleasure.
An excellent view of the entire race was
had by those on the steamer, and at times
the scene was very exciting. The several
yachts were well handled, and the
race became exceedingly interesting
as the buoy off Cabbage Island was
neared. 1t was very rough, and several Of
the yachts looked as though they were
about to 90 under at different times 1t
was predicted that there would be capsize,
and sure enough before the outer buoy was
reached the announcement was made that
the Tallulah, a gallant little craft, which had
never before succumbed to a gale, had
capsiZed. Everybody rushed to the side
of the steamer to see her. She
was lying almost submerged, and
her crew were seen bobbing up and down,
apparently riding on the waves. The ter
minal tugboat bore down to her assistance,
and In few minutes rescued the crew and
rendered aid in bringing up the disabled
craft
There was another sensation in the cap
size of the Bonnie Breeze off the mouth Of
Wilmington river. the breeze at tie time
being very strong. The revenue steam
launch Discover, Capt. II. c. Bsrrows, wit
messed the accident and Immediately pro-
ceeded to the rescue and succeeded 10 TAX
ing off the crew OF the boat, numbering
nine persons, VINO were subsequently trans
ferred to a sloop and taken to Isle of Hope.
The Rena was reported swamped at some
point on the course and had not arrived at
the Isle of Hope when the last train for the
city left.
The above comprised all the mishsps, and
as will be seen there was nothing serious
beyond disappointment to the crew and
friends of the disabled boats.
A splendid lunch was spread In the dining
room Of the steamer for the guests Of the
club, and there was abundant liquid re-
freshments. The efficient committee were
lavish in their hospitality. and every atten-
ton was bestowed that courtesy could sug
gest.
The race was considered one of the best
that has occurred at Isle of Hope. The re-
sult, as far as could be ascertained, was as
follows:
FIRST CLASS.
Zinga started In. 2Sm.; finished 5h. 45m.
Quickstep started III. 2Sm. 1Os.; finished
Oh. 3m. 32s.
julie started In. 2Sm: finished 6h. las.
Maggie started In. 30m. 2, finished Oh.
lin. los.
The Lila D. and Matte had not returned
up to the departure Of the train.
sHAD BOATS.
Uncas started III. 38n. 4Ss; finished 5h.
Aim. 40s.
Restless started III. 3Sm. 26s.; finished Oh.
The Talulah and Bonnie Breeze capsized
aud the Rena was swamped, and had not
reached the wharf at the time of closing
this account.
DIAMOND BOTTOM BATEAUx.
Twilight started In. 43m U.s.; finished
5h. I'm. 32s.
Atlantic started III. Ann. 2s.; finished Oh.
lin 27s.
Ada started III. fam. 25s.; finished 5h.
lon. IS.
Two BOYS started 1h. Ann. 53s.; finished
5h. 27m. AIS.
THE PRIZES.
The prize for the winner In the first class
is $75, for the second boat $25, for diamond
bottom bateau SIS.
The official result cannot be made known
at present, as there are allowances and other
adjustments to be made. We hope to be
able to give it In full In our next issue.