Evening journal., 1895-07-08


Generally Delights Old Salts.
BRISTOL. r. l., July s.-Tho second tri-
al trip Of the Defender proved satisfactory
in every respect, and Captain Nat Horre-
shoif and the momhors of the syndicate
who were on board after their return de-
clarcd themselves delighted both with the
speed and with the behavior of the yacht.
The training yacht Colonia was the De
tenders running mate, and I'm the cruising
done the syndicate boat fairly sailed
around the Colonia. Tho Defender also
encountered several other crack salers,
who, anxious for a brush, set sail after
her, but they were quickly left behind.
These doings ON the part of the now boat
added greatly 60 the satisfaction of her
owners and crow.
Tho Colonia sailed out of thouiharbor ac-
companiod by the Defender in tow OF her
tendcr, the Hattie Palmer. Outside the
Defender and ColOnia both spread main
and topsails, forcstaysail and-iib. Captain
Horroshon had transferred the crew of the
Wasp 20 the Colonia and also three OF four
members of the Defenders crew First
Mate Perry of the Defender handled the
Colonla' wheel, assisted by Captain Har-
ny Half, son of the Defender commander.
Captain Nat Horreshon handled the
wheel of the Defender. and on board We're
the mcmbcrB Of the syndicate and Captain
Hank Haff
After considerable time consumed I'm
getting the snils I'm trim the Defender took
the wind and started away ON the star
board tack back OF Hog island The Colo
mia caught the breeze half minute later,
and thcy were Off. The Defender oontin-
ued on this tack as far as Gould island,
six miles away, and although the wind
was light and unsteady blowing from the
southwest, the Colonia steadily dropped
behind, and after few minutes she was
ont of hailing distance. The yachts came
about Off Gould island.
Remarkably Quick In stayS.
Ncnr this point large fleet of yachts
which had put out from Newport, I'm AN
ticipation Of tho trial. was encountered.
From Gould island the course was laid
for Sand point along which the Defender
not only showed the Colonia her heels, but
I'm several minor brushes she was soon fan
ahead
From Sand point TO the lightship and
thonce to Providence island Defender and
Colunln proceeded the former lendins
easily both in laying up 20 and running
before the wind. d.. She carried .hor canvas
we'll and could have stood much strong
or breeze without shortening Sails Tn,
only trouble of consequence was caused By
tho misit of tho topsail which was Toe
large and bagged considerably. Some lit
tie time was spent I'm cutting this down
The hundreds who watched tho Defender
expressed great surprise to see how hoi
sails held tho wind when the breeze dict
away She was equally surprising i'm lay
ing up TO the wind.
Another pleasing point which the syn
dicuto learned was the remarkable spooC
with which She can be brought about Bl
nctunl time this feat was performed In
| just 10 seconds OF ten seconds quiskel
than the best time the Nigilant ever nndl
in coming about From these trials it wa,
figured that the Defender outsailod tn,
Colonia by about ten minutes i'm ten miles
In the afternoon the boats started ont
second time, and although the wind die,
away 70 almost "a dead calm the Dcfcndo
hold the breeze and easily passed every
thing in the harbor. After the socon,
cruise both yachts returned TO Bristol an,
dropped anchor near the Hcrrcshon yards
Woriunon win resume operations on th
uncompletod work bclow decks on the DE
fender which, with other finishing touch
es to be put on, makes it probable that sh
will not be taken out again for sovera
! days