New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
WITH It'll REGIMENT VETERANS.
THEIR TRIP on THE slRIUs-INTENsE INTEREST
IN THE RACE-NANy DISPLAYS OF
ENTHUSIASM.

THEIR TRIP on THE slRIUs-INTENsE INTEREST
IN THE RAcE-MANy DISPLAYS OF
ENTHUSIASM. --.rr
The members of the Eth Regiment Veteran Club
turned out In great force yesterday morning pre-
pared either 10 cheer the American representative
or to regret her defeat just as circumstances later
In the day might warrant Fortunately, their best
authorizations were more than realized, and the
scene of spontaneous enthusiasm that was witnessed
on their boat when the Defender crossed the hn-
ish.ng mark so dec,svoiy winner did credit alike
70 their patriotism and strength of lungs.
The steamer Sirius was chartered by the commit
tee OF the club 10 convey party of nearly one
thousand persons consisting mainly Of members and
their relatives and friends. which had been or
ganized to follow the yachts In their first con
test The members OF the committee appointed 10
carry out the arrangements were William Gayer
Doinlnick Major Frceland. Colonel Edward g.
Arthur Captain Frank W. Drake. Captain Thomas
Dmond. Major David T. Wright. Sergeant Henry
" Keep Captain William Lee Darling and Paymas-
ter John d. Hoffmire. TO whom the thanks OF the
whole party due for the comfort-giving results
OF their efforts AS the steamer sirius is licensed
70 carry 300 passengers and as less than half this
number was carried. IL Is apparent that there was
M oyercrovding and an uninterrupted view of the
race was obtained by ALL In the course of the day
selections OF music were played by the band OF the
eth Regiment under the direction of Bandmaster
Rogers
On the way down Inc bay the sHius dHu s'eaIn
Yacht flying the English ensign came abreast, and
as was 10 be expected, a sort OF preliminary inter-
national bout took place. The vessel with the Eng
lsh flag won. and the Interest that had hitherto
been displayed by the passengers on the Sirius In
this little contest gave way for a moment TO some
dark forebodings. WAS IT omen?' was quickly
asked by many, but when the symmetrical outlines
of the Defender came into view OF the Sandy Hook
Lightship the incident was wholly forgotten. and
faith In Herreshoff's masterpiece was restored TO
It's previous sticking point As the Sirius neared the
Defender cheer was raised In honor OF the Ameri.
can boat, but, with pleasing fmpartaDty. cordial
greetings were also accorded 10 the BRUSH repre-
Sentative
both yachts preparatory to crossing the starting line
was watched With great animatio by nearly 100
The contestants for chat pot" as one old cam
paigner somewhat rreverently termed the much
coveted cup Thr9ugho4 the entire rass the undi.
riveted on the two competitors as frequent out
bursts OF cheering at smart pieces OF work testified
WHEN THE sTAKEBoAr WAS ROUNDED.
Round after round OF hearty hurrahs broke out
from the throas OF the veterans when the Defender
rounded the stakeboat about three minutes ahead
OF the Dunraven boat The sirens OF the Sirius were
also let 10 for all they worth. and II is safe
TO say that other boat in the big Following
monium that rogned for fully minute than that
chartered by the It'll Regiment Veteran club This
scene OF general enthusiasm was repeated wheih al
ned the hopes that had been PLACED on her by WIN
ming the frst contest with wide margin to spare.
rousing reception was also given 10 the Valkyrle;
the American pet.
SOME OF THE PARTY ABOARD
Among those who viewed the race from this
steamer were. .-s., s. .- ., ,s-@.-.t. Ir- .
Co,osel John Ammon r. A Goodwin Captain
V III Fowler CAPTAIN d. A. Pollard, Captain