Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-05-09
FLY FROM SE|DLER'S
TO NEW YORK TODAY
IN HYDRO -AEROPLANE.
REGATTA PLANS
ARE DISCUSSED
Waterway League and Yacht
Club Men Confer.

Commodore William Sherman
Rauch, of Newark, president of the
Waterway League, OF New Jersey,
accompanied by a staff of officers
and COmmodores, came here last
night and explained the purpose of
the league and its annual regatta,
which will be held in this city on
July 20 and 81. to the members of
the Board OF Governors of the Rar-
itan Yacht Club, under whose aus
pices the celebration will be held.
The conference last night, attended
by large number OF the governing
board, was held at the Raritan club
house In Front street.
Purposes OF League.
In Introduction President Rauch
spoke of the purposes OF the league.
and Its advantages to watermen of
New Jersey He told of the success
of the organization during the past
two years and It's rapid growth,
which has made It necessary for the
league to hold a summer celebration
Of some character. Never before,
in tho history OF the league, has a
regatta of such large proportions
been planned for this city. Sails"
were held last year in and about
Jamaica Bay and proved to be such
a success that stupendous celebra-
tion for 1912 was decided upon
Commodore r. c. Henry, of the Rar-
itan Club, expressed the
pleasure Of the board in having the
honor Of holding the first regatta
conferred upon them.
Outlines the Program.
Outlining the program, President
Rauch spoke OF a gathering on Sat
urday night, July 20, with speech
making. etc. On Saturday after
noon, II desired, a dinner could be
enjoyed, although President Rauch
is of the opinion that a dinner on
Sunday would be more appreciated
On Sunday afternoon a parade up to
Newark Bay would conclude the fes-
tivities. Among the possibilities are
races on Saturday morning and a
marine illumination Saturday even
ing. President Rauch states that
the league can secure many excel
lent speakers for the occasion, II
such action is desired by the Board
OF Governors.
Raritan Club Is Host.
The next step, Mr. Rauch explain
ed, Is up to the Raritan Yacht
Club. Committees must be appoint
ed and arrangements made for a
dinner, etc. The league will name
committee TO work in conjunction
with the Raritan officials. attn ough
the latter will have complete charge
Of all ARRANGEMENTS. President
Rauch says IT is Impossible to esti-
mate the number of visiting Crafts
to these waters on the two days
but Is positive that the club Will
not be under more than 5000 ex-
pense for It's share in providing en-
tertainment. He suggested that the
Board of Trade be invited to assist
in making July 21 and 20 gala days
in the history OF the city.
Names of Those Present..
Following were the delegates to
last nights conference from the
yacht clubs represented In the
Waterway League Commodore
Rauch, Commodore Fred Buhl,
Ferd Moeller, William H. Knapp,
p. f. Reeves, Commodore r. A.
Auble, c. ]. Wadsworth, Capt. E.
NJ. Wadsworth, DIR. l.. r. Sattler,
Robt. Brinker, Edward Minion and
George Reeves, of Newark; Charles
II. Angleman, Commodores John j.
Houseman and @. A. Vett. of Rah-
way; Commodores Michael Beglan
! and w. s. Summerton, of Elizabeth :
Commodore BENJAMIN p. Morris and
| Captain Charles l.. Edwards, OF
Long Branch; Commodore Charles
Rossi, of Keyport; w. p Steprens OF
| Bayonne.
A short meeting OF the Board OF
| Governors was held after the con
ference, but only routine matters OF
| business transacted.