New-York tribune., 1896-06-21

ceived by officials here and is enjoying many
priyate courtesies He has been examining pub
lie works of various kinds. has been to Kew ana
Epping Forest and will start next week for OK
ford where he will remain several days. He Will
not admit that the English parks are finer than
Central and Prospect parks.
The official investigation Of the loss Of the
Drummond Castle will not be an arduous AFFAIR
since only three survivors remain to tell the
little they know about the deploraole calanity'
The charts Indicate clearly that the vessel was
out of her course and running directly toward
rocks. The Castle Line had been fortunate pre-
viously. this being the first loss OF life Tor Whch
II Is responsible. Probably the effect Of the dis
aster will be TO alter the sailing courses in re-
turning from the Cape. Vessels have been ac-
customed to run close to Ushant in order 10 be
reported in time to enable the ofi1cials al
Plymouth to prepare for their arrival. AS the
coast around Brest. while well provided with
lighthouses. IS dangerous in misty weather the
Castle Company will be likely to caution its cap
tains to give it a wider berth hereafter
The Yale crew are in comfortable quarters al
Henley and in the best of health and spirlts-
They are out on the river twice daily but are not
overworked. Experts criticised sharply their
form when they first appeared on the Thames'
and described their stroke as similar to that OF
Cornell: that Is, short and rapid without much
reach. This has amused Mr.. Cook. who tells me
that he wanted to give the boys "a good sweat
after their voyage. and. consequently started
them at thrty-eight the first afternoon inc
stroke has been more moderate in subsequent
practice even slowing down 10 twenty-four' MI
Cook laughs at the idea that the Yale stroke Is
Identical with the Cornell stroke. The crew Will
have at Henley the same stroke when ne ih'ro-
duced from England many years ago II mas
not been changed although during the long III
terval the stroke at the English Universities has
been altered al several points II has longer
swing than the Cornell stroke and has plenty OF
body and leg work in II. He coaches the ere"
from the back of horse and is striving to
quicken the work at certain points depennlis
upon subsequent practice for developing steadi-
ness and power. This method Of coaching has
deceived the experts. who have thought the
stroke too rapid and clipped at the finish Mr.
Cook does not believe in hard training and rigid
dieting. He has cut on the crews supplies or
tobacco and spirits but allows them 10 drink
ole and 20 have a generous table, with plenty or
meat and vegetables. He thinks the best pre-
caution against the effect of the change OF ell
mate on the health Of the men is 10 avoid over
training. and to have them live as they do al
home. with similar diet and plenty Of time for
sleep at night. Every man is now IN perfect
health and delighted with all the arrangements
made for his comfort and pleasure. The crew
ere not on the river more than three hours
day in their morning and evening practice
The only other crew now at Henley is that OF
Trinity Hall. Cambridge. with five men IN the
boat who were in the winning crew last year
This is a strong crew in fine training and has
eettlcd down 10 work with the resoute purpose
of keep;ng the Challenge Cup. The New College
crew Of oxford is expected early next week
The Leanaer eight Will have Gold. the plucky
stroke Of the oxford crew. 70 whom the victory
over Cambridge in the last University race was
mainly due He has recruited strong crew 70
row with him. with some veteran Eton oarsmen
among them. The crews Of the London and
Thames clubs are not yet definitely made up
hut they will be strong eghts. Mr.. Cook told
me Yesterday that the Dutch crew would prob
ably be in the contest the trouble over the stroke
having been settled. They are good oarsmer
and, like the Etonans, natural watermen. ac
customed to rowing from an early age
The Yale crew have been we'll received at Hen
lev by the regatta officials and are generally re-
varded as a remarkably fne body of athletes.
The attendance at Ascot has been more brill
iant than the racing. While the royal process
sion was interdicted by the Queen. there was {
great turnout Of royal personages and splendi'
display of wealth and fashion. In the struggle
for the Ascot Cup famous horses lost their pres
tige and the favorite. Victor Wild. lained him
self and probably Will never run again Omnium
the second winner OF the French Derby. wa
beaten. and Sir Visto. who was victorious in las
years English Derby. was almost distanced. Eve
Florizel III failed 10 keep up with the leaders
Love Wiselys triumph over all these well-know'
horses illustrated anew the uncertainties or IN
turf Ascot week. from the turffnans point O
view. has been chiefly remarkable for the VIC
tories of rank outsiders and the financial re
verses Of the bookmakers.
The tropical weather which Londoners nav
found almost uncomfortable this week mas ma
one beneficial effect; It has impaired an impus
70 the movement for the abolition OF the piac
silk hat Dandes have been seen on Piccaoiii
and Pail Mall with felt. straw or Tyroiese nat
in place of the conventional tiles when Yves
End IOndoners compelled 10 wear all III
wear round. Cooler weather intervened oe1or
smancination from the custom had been com
pletely effected, but not before the Prince o
Wales had set the example of wearing sensibi
headgear in summer
The Kneisel String Quartet from Boston ma
delighted critical musical audience at ~
James's Hall with the perfection OF Its execu
tion in chamber music. The critics unite In de
c,aring that no Amer ensemble playing has eve
been heard in London in that class OF music
The audience might have been larger, but coui
hardly have been more enthusiastic. 1he hrH
programme included quartets by Sgamoati' Bee
thoyen and Schumann. OF which the hrst was IN
most Interesting because the least known n
three works were admirably played. the secon
concert will be given on Monday.
The Congregational pilgrims from Americ
have reached London from bedlord anu oAloi
where they have been Hospitality entertained U
dav They are attending garden party to-nigi