Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

would have an income of nearly $1.Coo in
membership dues annually. The CORN
thians in turn would have an anchorage
at Ferry bar for their yachts. as well as
their anchorage at Stone House cove
Each of the proposed changes mas us
beneficial and Objectionable features. III
some members opinions. 1t IS believed
that the ultimate solution of the trl-cor-
nered problem will be reached within the
next ten days.
The prizes for the winners in the sail
ing and power boat races held by the
Capital Yacht Club on the 10Th OF last
month were not awarded at the last
meeting, as the regatta committee de-
cided to discover what each claimant
wanted in the way of boat fittings be-
fore purchasing the trophies: =,
At the December meeting the prizes VIII
be presented and big gathering OF
yachtsmen is expected. as various matters
of interest will be taken up.
If the club station at Annapolis Is
erected before May 30 there will be
some race from this city to that place.
More than half the boat owners in the
club would have raced there last spring
had there been any conveniences in An
napolis for them while lying there. but
with the building of station every boat
in the last race will enter.
Next Thursday night the Corinthian
Yacht Club of this city will close the sea-
son by giving a reception to members
and their families The occasion Is BIZ
annual ladies night and a musical pro-
gram has been arranged as part OF the
entertainment. WaySon's orchestra Will
provide the music and refreshments will
be served at the close of the evening.
The New York motor boat show Will De
held at the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory
this year instead of in Madison Square
Garden as heretofore, and the date of the
opening of the big exhibition of power
craft and accessories has been fixed for
February II, continuing until February
"a
Applications for space and all inquiries
should be addressed to Secretary Ira
Hand, 20 West 39th street, New YORK
city.
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It is reported that the Ana1ostan Boat
Club, situated at the foot of New HaInp-
shire avenue northwest, will have to va
cate it's quarters before next summer
The proposed speedway will made il nee
essary for the Analostans to seek another
site, and in ala probability the present
house will be moved, If possible, to what
ever plot along The river front is OBJ
tanned, unless il is found necessary to go
above the Aqueduct bridge.
The suggestion has been made, and 1t
has good many highly desirable fea-
lures, that the rowing club and the Capt.
gether, as it may be necessary for the
latter organization to move before long.
If the combination of the two clubs is
undesirable, then nothing could be said
against their building joint clubhouses
on the same lot, thereby making the mat
ter of securing q site d much easier
proposition.
Both clubs have their eyes on a piece
of property that would make splendid
location for either oarsmen. power boat
lists or wind TANNERS, but the whereab bouts
is not for publicity until every lane lead
ing to " is Strengthened for fair sailing.
next season may bring about many in
erestinS. changes
Last Sunday the Washington Yacht
Club held it's first annual oyster roast
This club, which has it's wharf at the
foot of Naylor road, Randle Highlands,
is still in its infancy, and the members
and guests, about twenty FIVE in all, were
accommodated aboard Commodore s. f..
Masson's Allyn and L. J. Johnston's Five
jay.
The dinner was enjoyeu by all, but
when making ready to start for home a
rain squall dampened things generally.
This was followed by a shift of wind
to the northwest and a quick drop in
temperature. The wind freshened into a
young gale by dark. The boats were
ings were reached by o'clock. All were
comfortable on the way home except the
helmsmen, who tussled with the elements
on the outside. An earlier date for the
annual roast Will probably be selected
next year.