The Washington herald., 1911-09-17
AMONG THE BOAT CLUBS

At a meeting of the members and
board of governors of the Capital Yacht
Club, last Thursday night, IT was decid-
cd to hold the annual oyster roast at
River View, about the latter part Of
September. Secretary George T. Dalton
said that an elaborate programme is be-
ing arranged. and some special features
will add to the enjoyment Of the day. 1t
is expected that nearly twenty-five men,
bers in their respective boats, will take
part in the roast, and make IL one of
the most successful events held in long
time. The exact date will be selected
next week.
Secretary George T. Dalton. Of the
Capital Yacht Club, was among the
many members who went TO Gunston,
Va, yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Dalton
and a party of friends made the trip
in his c. B. Nancy yawl, Dauntless. They
will return late tonight
The members of the Washington Canoe
Club closed their season with a big re-
gatta yesterday afternoon. Keen compe-
tition marked the various races and
Commodore William A. Rogers deserves
much credit for the splendid arrange
ments. The clubhouse was tastefully
decorated with Chinese lanterns. Fol-
Lowing the regatta the boys were enter
tanned at a party by the girls of the
club, after which the prizes were award
ed the winners. a dance in the ball
room concluded the evenings entertain
ment.
The following members were present
at the party: Mr.. and Mrs. Tom H
Yeager. Mr.. and Mrs T. P. Heap. Mr.
and Mrs. H. P. Hunting. Mr.. and Mrs
w. a. Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bar
Der, Mr. and Mrs. Tom johnson, Miss
K. Agnew. Thurston Agnew, Ed b
Schmitt, Miss Joy MarstOn. D. o. Floyd
Frank Sunny, Oliver P. NJ. Brown
Miss Florence A. Brown, Paul V. Mitch
ell, E. B. Finch, and Miss sis de
Yelling
Frank T. Rawlings. of the Capital
Yacht Club left for a weeks trip to
Colonial Beach last Wednesday after
noon in his 25-foot power launch May
Bells. Mr.. Rawlings was formerly vice
commodore of the club.
Ralph L. Gait, a prominent member
of the Capital Yacht Club, and some
friends from New York City went TO
Alexandria. Va last Wednesday after
noon in his 65-foot power yacht, Da-
Gotta. They returned the same evening.
1t was interesting to note that the Da-
Gotta IS one of the prettiest and most
fully equipped yachts on the river.
The 43-foot X c. s. yawl. Grace X.
owned by R. Clyde Cruitt, of the Capital
Yacht Club, has been repainted and over
hauled and is now in better condition
than when It was put into commission
the first part of the season. Mr.. Cruitts
>yawI is -cne of the most popular boats
in the club. Yesterday Mr.. Cruitt and
a party of friends went TO Craney Is
land. Va. They will return late to-
night.
George w. Warren. of the COrinthian
Yacht Club. returned from a two days
trip 10 Matthias Point Va. last Mon
day afternoon in his power launch, Fe-
li.Ity.
A c. Bcnzler, of the Corinthian Yacht
Club, who weut 10 Occoquan. Va, last
Monday afternoon in his hunting cabin
cruiser, Mary F, returned Wednesday
afternoon. Mr.. BvnzIer was accompanied
by Fred Aiming. OF the same club, in
his power launch Mrs. Kiddo.
c. NJ. MCGEE. ot the Eastern Power
Boat Club. in his power launch May
belle, and Charles Barnard, in his power
launch Helen b. tOwed the hOusebOat
belonging to the same club 70 MattewO-
man Creek, Nd, last Sunday afternoon.
A. c. Beuzler, of the Corinthian Yacht
Club, left for GunstOn, Va, Yesterday
afternoon in his power launch Mary F
He was accompanied by a party of
friends They will return late tonight.
Walter BoiCe of the Curinthian Yacht
Club. will start on a hunting trip to the
lower rivers next Tuesday afternoon in
his 40-f)ot raised deck cruiser, Alice Mr.
Boice will be gone about a week. He
will be accompanied by friends of the
COrinthian ClIO.
While fishing in Chapawamsck Creek.
Va, Labor Day, John D. Hill, of the
COrinthian Yacht Club, and wife, in
his power launch. Edith H. caught six
ty-eight bass. Mr- Hill said: Every
dog has his day. and that one was GER
tainly mine. AS soon as I dropped my
line I could feel a bite. 1 never had such
good luck before"
Bob Slocum. whose untring efforts en-
abled the Junior eight-oared crew of the
Potomac Boat Club to win one of the
races in the Middle States regatta held
recently in Baltimore, went TO his home
in New York State early last week to
remain about three weeks.
Capt. Frank Smith, of the Potomac
Boat Club, said recently that prospects
are unusually bright for the intermediate
eight-Oared crew next year, and from
present indications the members will sur
prise their followers when the various
regattas are held. Three new members
have signified their intention of going
out .or the crew. They are Earl COultry, |
Henry Cochran. and John Evans From
all reports this trio will undoubtedly
make good and, with a number of other
candidates that will put in their appear
ance before the summer the Potomacs
will certainly enjoy another successful
season on the water.
Frank Conger, OF the Capital Yacht
Club and a party OF friends went to
Indian Head in his 81 foot power cruiser
Jay-Kay-Jay, last Tuesday afternoon
They returned the same night
The members of the Corinthian Yacht
Club will hold their fifth annual oyster
roast at River View October 10, and