Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-27
BONNIE CLYDEsDALE.
Down 10 Iuvcrrary-A Moderately
Neat Towp-Visit TO Obnn.

Neat Towu-Nttit to Cbun.
Pursuing our exploration Of the Clyde,
We embark with a company Of pleasant
companions and friends on board the In
dian Chief. one OF the fleet Of famous
steam-yachts which adds so much TO the
picturesque beauty OF the lower reaches
of this river, whose varying charm
never wearies. At the head OF the genial
company are our host and hostess, to-
gether with the boy and girl, with whom
we have already made some acquaint-
ance, and the bright and winsome
young lady of the family. Among the
others there is friend from Glasgow.
Mr.. Il. an admirable travelling COM
panion. fun of Scottish lore, both OF his
tory and anecdote. and
merrler man
Within the limits OF becoming ninth.
/ never spent an hours talk withal
His eyes begets occasion for his wit:
For, every object that the one doth catch.
The other turns TO mirth-moving jest"
These. together with some Of those
who sailed with us on the Lady Dur
wen, made up the company; and Il plea
SAINT company they We're.
Sailing from our old point OF departure.
we cross Rothesay bay and proceed
through the delightful scenery Of the
Kyles, until We reach Tighnabruaich; ana
there cast anchor. This Is the closing
day of the Clyde yacht-racing season.
There we linger for a few hours and
watch the yachts. big and little as they
come hurrying In like a flock OF huge sea-
birds. one after another they come.
making such a picture as can only be
seen on the Clyde. Around us are many
yachts, which have come TO share IN the
closing scenes OF the last day Of the
season. either az actors in the aquatic
contest. or spectators of the decidedly
characteristic scene. The gun from The
commodore's yacht duly announces the
victor. and tells the defeated that
their chances of winning the coveted
prizes are over for one year
SPECIAL FEATURE.
But the last of the racers have come in,
and the special feature of the day being
over. we up anchor and away. Quickly
rounding Ardlamont Head we find we are
heading up Loeb Fyne. We leave the
stately crest OF Goatfell and the quiet
beauty OF Inch Marnoch behind. while
the magnificent scenery of this great
Highland loch opens up before us. on
the left is the peninsula OF Cantyre. the
passage around the Null being somewhat
trying to those who are not well seasoned
10 the varied motion OF the heaving bill
low. inexperienced people ore apt 10
have what young lady feelingly spoke
Of as sensations" But "a we have no
intention OF rounding the Null at pres
ent We proceed on our way. Passing
ArdlainoHt House and the village OF Kill
flnnan we come to the quarries OF Crarae
and Furnace, from which the stones used
for paving Glasgow are chiefly taken.
These quarries lie In the face OF the hill.
and are raised a little above the waters
OF the loch. Our friend X. informed us
that at Crarae "a frightful accident took
place in 1856. A monster blast was let
OF. Many spectators from Glasgow were
present and hurrying iiNo the quarry
after the blast many Of them were over
come by tho foul gases. and succumbed
TO their fatal influence.
Passing many "a beautiful scene, over
which the eye fingers lovingly. We come
10 Inveraray. the objective point OF this
days sail. AS we glance at the charming
picture we don't wonder very much at the
simplicity OF the Highland fisherman who,
on the day the Marquis OF Lorne was
married 10 the Princess Louise. remarked
20 friend. Surely, Duncan. the Queen
must be q proud woman the day when
her dochter is merried TO the son OF the
great MacCallum Mohr"
The charm OF these Clyde regattas lies
in the magnificent scenery surrounding
the Clyde waters. like the splendid frame
OF beautiful picture; the great variety
OF sailing craft and steam vessels from
the big 1Oo-tonner down TO the tiny
launch; the great number OF hard work
ing businessmen and their families, who
come TO see the finish OF the Clyde sum-
mer holiday. and the happy crowds to be
seen on the passing passenger steamers.
Another thing which marks these sailing
matches Is the perfect good temper and
friendly FEELING which characterize the
conduct OF those who take part In these
friendly contests. No matter from what
quarter the competitor comes, he is in
varnbly treated NOT only with unvarying
courtesy. but great kindness. Whether he
gains or loses he always feels that he
has got fair play. These men are gem
ilemen and yachtsmen. and not gam
biers. They come for the sake OF the
yachting. because they love the grand
game OF the white-winged flyers OF the
sea, and not TO scoop another fellow
and pocket his money by fair means or
foul Hence, there Is always clear