The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-15
Upton GUEST OF ISELIN.
DINNER GIVEN At "ALL VIEW" FOR
TIE SHAMROCK'S OWNER.

Both His Boat and the Columbia Toasted
The American Champion Tries a New
Mainsail and Likes It-she Beats the De-
fender Twelve Minutes in Thirty Miles.
New ROCHELLE. Sept. 14.-Mr. and Mrs. G.
oliver Iselin extended formal welcome to-
night to Sir Thomas Upton. owner Of the
Shamrock by giving dinner in his honor at
their homo. "Al View" near the Columbia
and Defenders anchorage at Premium Point.
Sir Thomas, and William Ratsey, the famous
saimaker. came to New Rochelle on the Erin
and were cordially greeted as they dropped
anchor in Echo Bay All OF the yachts In the
harbor as well as the clubhouses were
decorated with tagg. As soon as II was seen
that the Erin was carrying the American flag
at her forepeak, salutes were fred and the
foghorns at Execution and Stepping Stone
lights sounded hoarss blasts. The crews OF the
two big American yachts crowded on deck. and
when Sir Thomas made his appearance at the
port bow OF the Erin. waived their caps In
the air and dipped their colors. Mr. Iselin
put out In his launch and boarded the Erin.
After an informal chat the party was taken to
the float at "All View" where Mrs. Iselin and
several other women were waiting to welcome
them. Shortly after Sir Thomas had landed. J.
Pierpont Morgan's yacht Corsair came up the
Sound and anchored near the Erin.
The dining hall OF "All View" was decorated
with palms and yachting EN- blems and Ameri-
can and British flags. An orchestra In the gal
leryrendered patriotic airs OF both countries.
Among the guests at the dinner were
Commodore E. d. Morgan Mrs. Royal Phelps.
Carroll. Miss Cora Randolph. Woodbury.
Kane. Col. Delaney Aston Kane. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Butler Duncan. Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs
Jack Beresford. Mr. and Mrs Column
bus Cd. Iselin. Mr.. and Mrs. William
at,
lin. Jr. The favors were emematic OF the
coming yacht races. and toasts were given
during the dinner to both yachts. At 10 30
Sir Thomas and Mr.. Ratsey returned to the
Erin with the good wishes OF the other guests
who went down to the float to see them Off
1t was said that they would return to New
York before sunrise.
Some Of the other guests will remain at All
View until Saturday. and for their entertain.
ment Mr.. Iseln has arranged series OF water
sports. including a race between crack small
boats and knockabouts not more than fifteen
feet long. The race Is to be sailed by the
younger set. and silver cup bearing likeness
OF the Columbia is to be given to the winner.
The Columbia tried a new mainsail during q
spin on the Sound this morning. She left her
moorinGs for Oyster Bay at 1880 o'clock
with her mainsail, staysail and working
topsai hoisted. The new mainsal was
somewhat heavier than the one formerly
used and Ii said to have proved more
satisfactory than the one comrosed Of lighter
canvas On her return to Echo Bay nearly
all OF her canvas except her balloon jib
was crowded on. There was a stiff north
west wind blowing. and the new cup defender
III ade good time. Mr.. Iselin had with him as
his guests Herbert O, Leeds. Woodbury. Kane
and Nswberry Thorne. They reached New
Rochelle at II 80 o'clock and Mr.. Iselin went
ashore to prepare for his reception to Sir
Thomas Upton.
To-day's race between the Columbia and the
Defender was made with Mr.. Iselln on board
the Defender. Herbert c. Leeds took his place
as sailing master on the Colum bia. Mr. Iselin
instructed Leeds to push the Columbia at the
greatest speed POSSIBLE for the purpose OF
determining whether the Defender would make
better time with Mr. Iselin aboard The
Defender had a handicap OF Ave minutes. and
in a thirty m lie spin it was found that the Co.
lumbia was twelve minutes faster than her
consort. Mr.. Iselin was much pleased with the
outcome Of the test. which increased his conf
dence in the new bont