Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
ACCOMAC CLUB REGATTA.
Interesting Races-scveraI Hand
some Prizes-A Gold Speech.

ONANCOCK, VA, June 5.-(Special)-
The Acomac Club regatta, which took
place Tuesday near Wachapreague, on
the seaside, was one Of the most sue
cessful and enjoyable ever witnessed in
this section The sky was clear. the
weather cool, and the wind fair. Hun
dreds Of people from the mainland and
the seaside islands came TO see the races
and enjoy the hospitality Of the club.
and the Cashyille Cornet Band enlivened
the occasion with strains Of delightful
music.
The Accomac Club is composed OF a
number Of wealthy gentlemen Of New
York, who have shown great liberality in
giving a regatta every year since the club
was organized. They have a large and
elegantly furnished clubhouse, situated
on the water near Wachapreague inlet,
and during every regatta the clubhouse
is reserved for the visiting ladies and dis
tlngulshed invited guests.
All the arrangements were made under
the supervision Of State-Senator LeCato,
with the assistance of an efficient local
committee, and on the day OF the re-
gatta matters were skllfully directed by
Arthur NJ Nottingham, Esq, of Oman
cock.
THE RACES IN DETAIL.
The races began shortly after 10 o'clock.
They were closely contested and very
exciting. The first race for batteaux Of
Is feet and under, was won by the
Birdie" owned by Joseph stevens. of
Wachapreague with the 'I.ydie fisque'
following close in her wake
The second race. for batteaux Of 10
feet and under, was won by the Jose
phne," owned by Joe Tatum, OF Ac-
comac, with George Phillips "Sweet-
heart having second place.
In the third race. for batteaux of IS
feet and under, the Dan T. Wheaton.
belonging 10 James Mumford. Of Chinco-
league. carried off the first honors, while
the second place was accorded to the
Helen" owned by \. j. McMatt OF
Onley.
AT the conclusion OF the races the crowd
assembled at the clubhouse, where the
prizes were delivered to the successful
contestapts by Abel Crook. ESQ., Of New
York. the accomplished secretary ana
treasurer, Of the club.
THE PRIZES.
The following is a list of the prizes:
First race-hrst prize, complete set Of
silver knives. forks. and spoons. in case.
given by Edward =. L.adew, OF New YORK;
second prize, leather trayelling-bag, given
by Mr.. A. Abraham, Of New York.
Second race-first prize. Wheeler az VIII
sons No. Q Cabinet sewing machine. given
b. c. T.. Hoyt. OF Brooklyn; second prize,
parlor clock. given by William II. BKey,
of New York.
Third race-first prize, silver tea-set,
given by s. w. Fairchild. OF New York;
second prize, brass banquet lamp, given
by f. H. Lowell, OF New York.
Refreshments were then served to the
crowd by the club. after which Hon.
Thomas NJ. Scott. Of Onancock, was call
ed on 10 tender the thanks OF the visitors
TO the members OF the club for their great
liberality and generous hospitality. Mr..
Scott performed this pleasant duty with
great satisfaction TO all present He took
occasion to say a word in favor Of sound
money. and the maintenance of the single
gold standard by the United States This
was received with hearty applause by the
president and other members Of the club,
as well as by many Of the visitors. In
fact, the people had been so royalty en-
tertained by the club that they were for
the time being all Of one mind, and did
not feel disposed to divide even on the
money question.
As evening came on the visitors de-
parted. leaving hearty thanks with their
generous hosts, and carrying away the
liveliest recollections of day delightfully."-
spent