Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-14

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Corfspondencs ofTHr Evxuro srAx
OAK bLuSFs. AARrHAs vINEYARD, August
1.-The sasteriy gale on Saturday night lifted
high the waves, aud put upon them white caps.
It was With difficulty that the old colony boat
could make the landing. OF the several hum
oreo passengers but few escaped sea sickness,
ana the popSs~ ss0chs buckets were brought into
sctive services. Ex-L.ieut. Gov. Oliver Ames
escaped the sensation, bat thought that Massa-
chusetts came near losing . very sanguine
canotoats for the gubernatoeial nomination.
inns mas become . sort of headquarters for
ssr h 1Ssa r sRsnS ssn:
a his part e9noerning the result Il is virtually
aspire TO the nomination. Mr.. Ames' money
onses prain IN any other aspirant, and in
though on the tiny diplomatic moves. There
are are very few resident babies TO kiss, but meet.
Ing the editor OF the Martha's Vineyard
here, he said; by the way" Nj. sirahan isn't
my subscription dues" Never did politician
nave nay his eye on an object OF ambition that he
0r. republican leader gave 1t out sub rosa to
The STAR correspondent, ''that the republic
sasr IN sSss
prominent lawyers in the state are democrats,
a ana II Ames receives the nomination, as no
the other side he will be elected"
THE CAMP MEETINGR
Politics Is talked upon the seashore. Back in
the scrub oaks In the tabernacies bothMetho-
dist and Baptist hold their annual meetings
originally called camps. On Sunday morning
ing engage in a love least, every body partaking
OF bread and water. On Monday morning with
tie holy communion the session OF 's6 closed.
Ihe Baptists began on Sunday on the "High-
lands" and the Rev. DIR. ]. w. NJ. Williams, of
baltimore. opened with an able discourse: On
Richmond; Hon. Robert o. Fuller, Of boston,
and Rev. K. =. Macarthur, D. D., Of New York,
mad made addresses upon "The Aggressive Work Of
Monday morning. Many conversions are made
upon these occasions and the rite Of baptism 10
olten administered upon ocean shore.
TALKING YACHT.
Politics, religion and yachting are not very
kindred topics, yet at this seaside they mingle.
Everybody has something to say about the
yacht race. You hear Mayfiower and Puri-
tan until you think of the first landing. and
expect next to see Plymouth Rock; and
and Miidrid and aalssea and ana s.ranses
about TIN, this one having ..too much keel" that
Hth snother With
need apply" TO follow ali such disconnected
expressions, some Of which seem quite ques-
tlonable, 1t Is puzzling, but when yachting
dawns upon one 1t is appreciated as being the
proper thing, especially as the fleet of the New
anchored in Vineyard Haven harbor. "A beau
tiful sight to See'' Is an entire feet OF white
sails, the swiftest sailing crafts in the world.
dropped, all are at rest save the slight tossing
keeping time with the moving wave. A signal
from the Electra, the flag ship of Commodore
vessel is decorated with hundreds of flags. A
gala picture "Yacht" is most comprehensive
term: In this feet are schooners. sloops, steam
yachts and launches.
THE ELECTRA.
The Electra is o young ocean steamer, fitted
out with regal elegance, and it is said that the
cost OF summer cruise for the commodore is
no less than $4,000 Delmonico, In New York,
at his best serves no more dainty morsels than
Elaborate menus accompany every meal, SO
that the dropping in of guests is no more q sur
prise than II it were u hotel. At dinner
some wife Of the captain OF the Galatea, who
crossed the Atlantic In that craft in thirty-One
days nifty guests sat down In honor Of the oc-
city, which marked the outlines and cast its
glow over the surrounding space, making the
floating vessels around appear as phantoms.
SO deceptive are these yachts in the water, 1t
Will he surprising when the actual length Is
given. to realize that it can be SO, and specta-
tor can be 80 deceived. To those In Washing
ton, who make as standard the Ella Tread
well and Fanny Bell grave doubts will arise as
to the truth. Observe the measurement of a
Atlantic, SO feet; Priscilla So feet; Puritan. 81
feet; Oracle, II feet; Fannie, 50 feet; Stranger,
81 feet; Cinderella, So feet; Hidegarde, Ga feet;
home twenty feet wide by lightweight feet
deep is considered a very commodious house.
Make now comparisons and then marvel not
at the accom- mOdations that can be furnished
on board some OF the yachts.
AN ENGLISH YACHTsMAN.
They all returned to-day to Newport except
the stranger" which is anchored just of the
Sea View hotel She flies English colors and is
owned by young Warren, q tall genuine Eng
edly given to the rising infection at the ending
OF his sentences, with here and there many =
rye know!" His father controls the Warren
can afford TO allow his boy out for a six weeks
cruise, with two "clever companions, We know
and seven attaches" The CLEVER compan-
ions" break hearts, insult ladies and get full
and an. have a happy time cruising with Warren.
Its English, We know" The Neptune Yacht
members, are on . different tack" entirely.
They organize for the purpose of q two weeks
cruise, charter large schooner, and spend o
They have live chaplain with them, q surgeon.
an apothecary and q judge advocate. The
former Is the Rev Edwin Anderson, Of Nor
In happiness in christianity; that long faces
to be the "6adge OF q CHRISTIAN" Could he but
lnstl into humanity generally this idea the
world would be happier. Commodore c. II.
TOmpkins Is in command, and "a right good
captain, TO-" His associates love him; 20 do the
Tuesday, the occasion being the annual recep-
ton OF the club to its many friends. Several
hundred ladies and escorts were conveyed to
the vessel in small sail boats and lifted over
the side of the "Neptune's CASTLE" Each was
presented with souvenir ribbon, bottle of
cologne and looking-glass, filled up with re-
freshments, entertained with music and de-
nghte0 with the Witticisms OF the cOMmOdOre's
Jester. Professor A: =: Moore, Of Winstsd, Conn,
who Is young, handsome and bright, and not
outstanding ne is professional aeronaut, who
IN company with his balloon spends most of his
Time IN the Clouds he seems to possess common
sense His unpleasant habit Of looking down
vent his being very agreeable. After the two
weeks Is elapsed these gentlemen, all promi-
nent In business and professional circles at
their respective homes, regretfully separate to
look forward to q winter reunion to talk over
summer pleasures
One Of the brightest homes on the island, that
Of Mr.. Joseph s. Spinney, of New York, is in
mourning this season ON account OF the death
OF Dr. Loder, the father OF Mrs. Spinney The
name OF DR.. Loder was . household word here
and elsewhere. He was ardent worker for
Methodism, with never-ceasing fountain Ut
thought an activity OF speech, iron-bound lungs
gaging In Christian work generally, he never
lost an opportunity to practically do good and
administer to the physical ailments. With his
"amens" and God bless you" he would dis
with the assurance that by prayer and either Of
the above health would Just smile upon one
Alas! ne has been called to that "shining
snore" OF which Oft he sung, and vacant 10 his
place IN those haunts that knew him so well.
Mr. Spinney goes on with his good work Of Iiv-
Ing just for the happiness of other people, an
embodiment OF usefulness. He Ia q liberal
Methodist and consistent democrat, and it may
be said Of him OF the individual whose tomb
stone bore An Inscription concluding with. NIJo