New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-15
YACHTS AND THEIR OWNERS.
THE ILLAwARRA TO BE PLACED IN COMMISSION
-DUNRAvEN'S NEW BOAT.


-DUNRAvEN's NEW BOAT.
Eugene Tompkins's yacht nlawarra
will be placed in commission early in June. She Is
being built from designs of Charles r. Hanscom
at the Bath (Me) Iron Works. and when COM
plete will be one Of the finest yachts IN the New
York Yacht Clubs feet. Her dimensions are; l2s
feet inches over ALL lCs feet INCHES water line
hold and feet inches draugh.
W. K vanderbts magnificent yacht Valiant
Just back from in the Mediterranean was
the chief object of interest in the North River yes
terday Captain Morrison was asked what pro-
eramme had been made for the yacht. but he said
that If any plans had been agreed upon. he did not
know OF them.
The new House Committee Of the Huguenot
Yacht Club consists Of Messrs. LOOMS. Greeley
and Brown. The Regatta Committee includes C.
NJ Connolly. E. B. Hart. 1r. and F. F. Day. There
will be a hop at the clubhouse on the evening OF
April q. which promises 70 be most ENJOYABLE PIE
affair. The officers OF Davids lssnd nave peen III
Til. ST. Lawrence Boat Company, Of Ogdensburg.
NJ Y, Is building haf-rater for H. o. Havemeye-
IT, of the New-York Yacht Club The little craft
n from designs by w A. Stevens and will be named
Ideal The same company is building a haf-rater
for c. A. Hayden on the lines Of the Ethewynn.
A number Of half-raters are being built at New
Rochelle by Huntington. Among them are one for
c. s. Hoyt and one for T. B. Howell.
.srhe Field" in its edition Of April throws cold
water on the oft-reported rumor that the German
Emperor will send his new yacht across the Allan
tic In quest OF the Americas Cup. 1t says: "She
will float to about an SO feet water-ne. and Will
have a free racing spread OF canvas Lord Ions
dale IN much interested IN her construction and will
sail on board in the matches she takes part In
throughout the season. AS far present known.
the yacht is not. sometimes stated, probable
challenger for the Americas Cup but she may take
the marine painter will be the Emperor's guest on
board the Hohenzoilern.
Station No &C. was launched early last week and
made a successful trial trip on Saturday.
George Lord Days schooner F1eur de Lys, IS
henp overhauled preparatory to going a trip
acros the Atlantic She recently completed a long
cruise in Southern waters.
Opinions differ as the consequences Of the fall
ure 10 bring about a consolidation Of the Gravesend
raw and the Brooklyn Yacht clubs Some yachts
men think that before the season closes all Will be
agreed that what done was for the best while
others are loud in their criticism Of those who
.h,ocke6 the game" The Gravesend Club had a
highly successful entertainment at Bath Beach last
Friday evening.
The XIII Won Kull Yacht Club has elected the fol-
lowing officers: Commodore H. c. Buel; vce-com-
Ynodore, George Rose; treasurer, george II. lred-
we'll: financial secretary. John G. caughey record
ing secretary Leon Delisle; trustees. John Cook A.
W. Apologize. Jacob Housman. d. simonson,
William H Proll, +: T. Barber Frank Boose. Will
fam ~ Rose and Frank Notz.
The cutter L'Esperance. owned by Prince Henry
Of Prussia has been completed and the Prince will
make short cruise aboard Of her before he goes to
MOSCOW for the coronation ceremonies.
In speaking Of the Earl Of Dunravens new yacht
the Cariad THE Field" says: "She left the yard
OF Summers & Payne. where she was built. on
wednesday March 25 and went out for an adjust
ment of her compasses. after which she returned to
the anchorage In Southampton water where she
awaits her sailing orders The new yacht is painted
Vhfe outside. and her appearance Is commented on
very favorably by the yachting fraternity OF the
port"
NOT THE KAIsER's YACHT AFTER ALL.
London, April 1.-THE United Press learns that the
racing cutter which Is being constructed in the
CLYDE yards Of Henderson Brothers 70 not being
6riit for the Emperor OF Germany, as was at hrst
ga but t. bsins constructed far syndicate .