Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1896-06-06
Accomac Club Regatta.

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of lifetime. The day was a model
one and the weather could not have
been finer. The gathering was large
and especially interesting and attrac-
tive because of the goodly number of
ladies in attendance. The races were
we'll contested and heartily enjoyed.
The music. furnished by the Cash
vile Cornet Band, was very fine and
everybody was not only pleased with
it, but with the members OF the band,
who so agreeably dispensed it.
The clubmen seemed to be happy
! and their untiring efforts to please
and graceful courtesies to their guests
delighted everybody. The day was
| passed in fact without an occurrence
of any kind to mar it's pleasures.
The club was incorporated January
18th, 1887, its first president being
Benjamin w. West, now deceased.
The secretary and treasurer from the
organization to the present time has
been Abel Crook. 1t was organized
as IL gentleman's fishing and shoot
ing club to afford its members, who
are residents of New York and
Brooklyn, an occasional outing. Ow-
ing to their visits and liberal expen-
ditures of money. many of the resi-
dents of the Eastern Shore have been
much benefited The apprehension
that once existed that the club would
be undesirable on the ground that its
members might deprive the residents
of their customary shooting and
fishing has long since been allayed,
and the club members are known as
warm friends and welcome guests
among us.
The annual regatta furnishes one
of the most attractive holidays of the
year and it is looked for with the
greatest interest Formerly the SIX
teen foot batteau was hardly known
among us, but its adoption for the
use of the club has made it the
favorite. The valuable prizes an
nually given have created rivalry
and enthusiasm which has led to
great improvements in our batteauX
and slliffs. These contests are open to
residents of the Eastern Shore. The
club furnishes the prizes and the en-
tertainment. The ladies have the
exclusive use of the club house on
these occasions and partake OF
bountiful collation. furnished for
them specially, while the gentlemen
are furnished with a more su bstantlal
feast in the boat house.
In the first race for batteauX fifteen
feet and under, the first prize was
complete set of silver knives, forks
and spoons. presented by Mr.. Ladew'
won by Birdie,o Wachapreague, Jas.
H. Stevens owner Levin II. Richard
son captain. The second prize was a
leather travelling bag, presented by
Mr.. Abraham, won by Eliza Fosaue,
of Wachapreague, Thomas Fosque
owner. Charles Burton captain.
In the second ace for batteaux six
teen feet and under, the first prize
was a Wheeler & Wilson No. sewing
machine, presented by Mr.. Hoyt, won
by Josephine, of Cobbs Island, Joe
Tatum owner, William Bloxom cap
tain. The second prize was parlor
clock, presented by Mr.. Brixey, won
bv Sweetheart, of Wachapreague,
Geo. w. Phillips owner, Chip John
son ca otain. TIE third prize was a
pair of gum boots, presented by the
Club. won by Margaretta, Henry
Scarborough owner, Charles Burton
captain.
In the third race for skifrs and bat
teaux eighteen feet and under, the
first prize was silver tea set -four
pieces, presented by Mr.. Fairchild,
won by D. J. Wheaton, of Chinco-
league, S. j. Mumford owner, David
stcelman captain. The second prize
was brass banquet lamp with silk
shade, presented by Mr.. Lowell, won
by Helen, A. J. McMath owner, VIM.
S. Bundick captain.
The following members were pres
ent: Samuel L. Storer, president;
Abel Crook, secretary; John w. Jaco-
bus, marshal; W. R. Brixey, captain;
P. Kelly, surgeon; F. q. Lowell, pur-
ser; S. CYCLIC, commissary, honorary
member; A. B. Rogers, officer of the
day, honorary member; Sam'l Crook,
recorder, honorary member; Richard
D. Brixey, coxswain, honorary mem
Der.
The prizes were presented by the
secretary in a com ELEMENTARY and fe-
licitous manner, which was responded
to by Hon. Thomas NJ. Scott in a
graceful and eloquent address, appro-
pirate to the occasion.
The Club membership is limited to
thirty five. In response to request,
the secretary has furnished us with
a complete list of the members,
namely: Henry H. Adams, Abraham
Abraham, Joseph G. Baldwin, Will
liam R. Brixey, Charles A. Bryan,
Abel Crook, N. H. Clements,
J. G. Dettmer, Frank W. Duryea,
Louis T. Duryea, Adfur Eddy,
Samuel w. Fairchild, Edward j.
Greacen, John L. Hill. William G..
Horn, Edward G. Hoyt, William E.
Horwill, J. W. Jacobus, P. Kelly,
Frank H. Lowell, E. R. Ladew, Gen.
T V Mesero1e. Abraham Onderdonk,