The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-31
GALA DAY AT MORRIS COVE
FEQUOT DAY MAS CELEBRATED IN
 ROYAL MANNER.

Aquatic Events and Land Races Well Contested and Witnessed by u Largo Number of Spectators John W. Cham pion Won the Hinman Cup-Many Cottages Beautifully Decorated and Brilliantly Illuminated
 "Pequot day" at Morris Cove was that such an occasion should be bless ed with the brightest sunshine and the most refreshing breezes and both were present in abundance. A more beauti- full day could not have been chosen, had the most enthusiastic member of the committee in charge fashioned one to suit himself. The whole days pro- gramme was carried out Just as it had been arranged. There was not a hitch anywhere, and the several parts of the days festivities succeeded one another with perfect smoothness. From early morn till late at night the whole Cove was fairly alive with happy people all bent on assisting in and making the celebration one long to be remembered. The beautiful stars and stripes floated merrily from in front of every cottage while many of them were lavishly dec- orated with smaller flags, bunting end Japanese lanterns. Every cottager had been invited to participate in the cele- brations and to decorate their cottages and everyone accepted At o'clock the festivities began with a band concert by the American Second Regiment band.
 At this time there were several hun- dred people on the Pequot grounds, the hotel piazza and the park just across the street. All were in their jauntieSt of summer costumes. Many were in white duck suits and these contrasted with the sun burned faces and hands made each ones appearance quite strik- ing.
 Shortly after 2 o'clock the aquatic events were begun, but were not fin- lSAtQ ullIll dllS1 O O ClOChs
 When the start was made there was strong, steady wind blowing and at that time little craft skipped over the water quite merrily. Toward the end of the race there was almost perfect calm and several boats did not finish preferring to take advantage of the slight breeze rather than be compelled to remain out the greater part of the evening.
 The following craft started in the contest for the special prize:
 Class A Sloop Yachts.
 Typhoon of New Haven, sailed by s. Catlin.
 Madeline of New Haven, sailed by J. T. Mason.
 Arrow of Guilford, sailed by John Walsh.
 Tethys of Clinton, sailed by Reuben B. Hill.
 Lawrence of New Haven, sailed by A. c. Mitchell.
 Cycla of New Haven, sailed by Her Der B. North.
 Martella of New Haven, sailed by John Champion.
 Kitten of New Haven sailed by MT. Wright.
 Cabin Cats; Class B.
 Wanda of Bridgeport, sailed by Her. bert E. Jennings.
 Ripple of New Haven, sailed by P. C.. Fancoat.
 Petrel of New Haven, sailed by R. A.. Ferris.
 Castanea of New Haven, sailed by J. M. Coxeter.
 Open Cats; Class c.
 Commodore of New Haven, sailed by w. A. Harris.
 Ewen Mcintyre, New Haven, the Frolic, the Charm, the Hyac, sailed by F. c. Downs, and the Yale, all of New Haven.
 The children's races were held after the yachts had gotten under way. They were immense and afforded no end of amusement and excitement for the several hundred spectators. The prizes were such as would make any young ster do his best to win and in conse- quence the races were all well contest ed. The results are as follows, for boys, won by Howard Kochesperger; second, Edward Kochesperger.
 Girls swimming race, won by Anna tIOuuQS SCCOuu. w. stacle race, won by Howard Koches- berger Blindfold rowing race won by Donald Ogilvie. Sack race, won by Edward Kochesperger, Ray Messenger, second Boys running race, won by Mitchell Little, Albert Kochesperger second. Tub race, won by Mitchell Lit tie.
 The yacht races resulted as follows: Class A, sloops, Lurene, first, bronze clock; Typhoon, second camera; Class B. cabin catboats; Marathella, first, barometer; Petrel, second, ships clock; Class c, Hyac, first, alligator suit case; Commodore, second, yacht ensign. John N. Champions Marathella made the best time and in consequence her owner wins the Hinman cup. As MT. Champion has won it twice before, it is his now for good.
 Luncheon was served from to z. By o'clock almost every cottage and lawn at the Cove was illuminated and the scene reminded one of an immense summer garden. There was a display - of fireworks from to 9 o'clock, fol- lowed by dancing, which lasted until Il o'clock.