The Portland daily press., 1899-08-25
Ernest A, Randall Elected COmmO-
dOrc Of the Club.
Description of the New
Building.
An Account of the Opening
Ceremonies.

At a meeting of the directors held We'd
nesday evsning, Captain Ernest A. Ran
dali, of the sloop Swirl, was elected com :
modore Of East End Yacht club.
The club having completed its house,
formally opened the same last evening.
The stockholders and friends 20 the num-
ter Of seyenty-flve. met at the club
house, which Is situated in the old ship
yard near the Smelling Works, for the
purpose Of inspecting the house. and par
taking of a shore dinner which had been
arranged by Captain Stinson Of the sloop
Casco.
The club house Is situated near the sea
wall which runs across the front of the
shipyard, and Is SO feet long, 80 feet wide,
and two stories high. The house has
been built and furnished Ia the most
substantial manner. and presents very
attractive appearance from the Eastern
promenade The first story Is arranged
for the keeping of tenders and rowboats,
the second story contains reception
room, s5x3O feet In size, the sides of
which are finished In dark green, and
the ceiling In reddish hue. The floor
is Of hard wood. The room has a large
fire place. and presents a most attractive
appearance for reception room. 1t has
also seventeen large windows which give
the visitor fine view of the ship chan
mel. the surrounding bay and islands.
Opening OF from the reception room is
iarg balcony running the entire length
Of the building. On the same floor is a
large kitchen. fitted with every modern
convenience necessary to provide for the
wants Of the club. There Is also q CLOAK
room on that fioor.
The third story is arranged for " OIL k
room and the storage Of tackle ami furni-
ture of yachts belonging to the club.
At the opening evening the ladies were
present in large numbers, and ten wait.
resses dressed in white served at the
tables. At tho head OF the table sat Gem
modore Randall, and at his right sat
Commodore Bray of the Port land Yacht
club, ON the left sat President Looney,
and close at hand were the other officers
of the East End Yacht club, and also
Captain Willis Goold and William Fox
of the Portland Yacht club.
Inc supper was most exceilent repast,
and splendidly served. At the close of
the supper p resident Looney called the
| assembly to order, aud very pleasantly
alluded to the objects aud expectations Of
the club. and closed by introducing Com.
modo re Randall as the toastmaster.
When Commodore Randall rose 60 speak
he was presented with several bouquets
from the ladies present, and was most
warm ly received by all present rising
from the table and giving three cheers for
the commodore of the new club. The
commodore spoke in O very interesting
manner, and stated that while he was
deeply interested In the new club he
should always remain IA friend to the
Portland Yacht club. and closed by intro
duoing Commodore Bray Of the Portland
Va chit club. Commodore Bray was very
enthus iasticAlly received, ana responded
In the most charming manner. At the
close OF the speaking the tables were
olea- id, and instrumental and vocal
music followed, which was under the
oh arge of Mr.. Albert b. Hall. The meet
ing closed at q very late hour after
mo st successful opening. It Is reported
that the social part of the club Is TO pre-
dom mate for the present winter at least,
and that the young ladies interested In
tend TO lead OF In the matter. 1t was
rumored about the club house 4 last even
ing that the house committee. which has
cha rye of the social interests Of the club,
w i'll provide for Its social wants by o
sho 70 dinner every two weeks