Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-28
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Neat To,yn-NIsit TO ohm.

Pursuing our exploration of the Clyde,
we embark with company of pleasant
companions and friends on board the In
dian Chief. one of the fleet Of famous
rteam-yachts which adds so much 20 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 a friend from Glasgow
Mr.. Il. an admirable travelling COM
panion. full of Scottish lore, both Of his
tory and anecdote. and
4 merrier man
Within the limits of becoming mirth.
j never spent an hours talk withal;
His eyes begets occasion for his wit;
For every object that the one doth catch,
The other turns 10 mirth-mOving jest.
These, together with some of those
who sailed with us on the Lady Dur
wen, made up the company; and 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
y -
there cast anchor This is the closing
day OF the Clyde yacht-racing season
There We finger for 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 lee
seen on the Clyde. Around us are many
yachts, which have come TO share in the
closing scenes Of the last day OF the
ftl In h.4 ia Ia
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 we'll seasoned
10 the varied motion Of the heaving bill
low inexperienced people are apt TO
have what a young lady feelngly spoke
OF as Sensations" but as we have no
intention OF rounding the Null at pres
ent We proceed on our way. Passing
Ardlamont House and the village of Kill
fnnan We come 10 the quarries OF Crarae
and Furnace, from which the stones used
for paving Glasgow are chiefly taken.
These Quarries lie i'm the face OF the hill.
and are raised a little above the waters
OF the loch. our friend III. Informed us
that at Crarae IL frightful accident took
place in 1885. a monster blast was let
or. Many spectators from Glasgow were
present. and hurrying Into the quarry
after the blast many Of them were over
come by the foul gases and succumbed
20 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 ruHch II the
simplicity or the aigalsnG dsss wen who
-. .fc c.y tae h-arqui5 or I.orne was
married 10 the Princess Louise remarke ed
20 friend. surely. Duncan. the Queen
must be a 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
OF beautiful picture: the great variety
OF sailing craft and steam vessels from
the big 1O0-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
Iner holiday. and the happy crowds 10 be
seen on the passing passenger steamers
Another thing which marks these sailing
matches is the perfect good temper and
friendly feeling which characterize ths
conduct OF those who take part I'm these
friendly contests. No matter from what
quarter the competitor comes he is in.
variably treated not only with unyaryin.
courtesy. but great kindness. Whether he
gains or loses, he always feels that h,
has got fair play. These men are gen
tlemen and yachtsmen. and not gam
blers They come for the sake OF tn,
yachting. because they love the grant
game OF the white-winged flyers OF th'
'sea. and not 90 scoop" another fellow
and pocket his money by fair means o.
foul. Hence. there is always clea