Feb. 33, 1893.J 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



169 



Square Garden, the W. K. C. management very kindly 

 allowed every kennel paper space gi'atis for tlieir displays. 

 This little attention was very kindly commented upon by 

 those most interested. 



Mr. Hanks will give a $1 

 four Russian wolfhounds. 



< cup at Boston show for best 



.jLidges at Elmira will be Messrs. H. L. Kreuder, beagles 

 and foxhounds, and J. Otis Fellows for all other breeds. 



Mr. F. W. Chapman sold his beagle bitch Fanny Reed, 

 second in open bitches, 13in. and under, for $100. 



The catalogue of the New York show excelled, this year, 

 every effort hitherto made in that direction. It is embel- 

 lished by pictures of noted dogs, and thecoveris striking and 

 A'ery pleasing in color. 



Mr. F. C. Phoebus, the well known beagle man, purchased, 

 on Tuesday, the Somerset Kennels fi-om Mr. G. B. Post. The 

 kennel contains about thirty beagles, fifteen collies, two 

 pointers and two setters. Mr. PhcBbus has long been the 

 manager of this kennel, and we are sure his many friends 

 will join us in wishing him every success. 



Mr. Watson tells us that Philadelphia will have about 480 

 entries. Following right after New York, there should have 

 been a larger entry than this. 



Col. L. Victor Brughman, of Maryland, who was in attend- 

 ance at the New York show, purchased a pair of foxhounds 

 from Dr. Thurber's prize winning hounds at the show. 



Get Youi* Dogs in Order. 



Ip you'll read Polk Miller's advertisement in another column, he'U 

 . tell you how to keep oft disease at "Bench Shows" and prepare them 

 for "showing up" well. — Adv. 



fdcJfiittg. 



FIXTURES. 



MAY. 



. Pavonia. .30. Atlantic, Opening, N. Y. Bay. 



. Excelsior, Open, N. Y. Bay. 



JTINE. 



. Pavonia. — . Atlantic, An.. New York. 

 . New York, An., New York. — . Marine & Field, An., New York 

 . Cor., Marblehead, Handicap. — . Corinthian, An., New York. 

 . Pavonia. 



JULY. 



. New Rochelle, An., NewRoch. 10. Riverside, Cruise, L. I. Soimd. 

 . Seawanhaka, An., Oyster Bay. 15. Cor., Marblehead, 1st Cham. 

 . Larchmont, An., Larchmont. 28. Cor., Marblehead, 21-footers. 

 . Cor., Marblehead, Club Reg. 85-27-28. New York, Astor Cup, 

 . Riverside, An., Riverside, Ct. Newport. 



ATJGUST. 



. New York, Cruise. 14-19. Cor., Marblehead, Midsum- 



. Cor., Marblehead, 2d Cham. mer Series. 



26. Cor., Marblehead, 3d Cham. 



SEPTEMBER. 



!. Cor., Marblehead, Sail off. 4. N. Y. Y. R. A., An., N. Y. Bay. 



. Cor.. Marblehead, Club Reg. 



The launch of the Carroll boat Navahoe was followed by the laying 

 of the keel of the first syndicate defender, the Morgan-Iselin boat. 

 Lawley is at work on the Paine boat, but the final completion of the 

 Boston syndicate is not yet announced. Sufficient money has been 

 pledged to assure the construction of the yacht, but more is needed to 

 cover the heavj' cost of running in such a class. This amount is lilcely 

 to be forthcoming; if not it wUl be a reproach to the many wealthy 

 and spirited yachtsmen of the East that the upholding of local 

 interests is for the third time left to one individual. 



All difHculties in the way of a challenge from UIi-. Ro3'^al Phelps 

 Carroll for the Royal Victoria Y. C. cup have prolaably been removed 

 by the action of the New York Y. C. at a special meeting on Feb. 20, 

 when the report of the special committee on the matter was accepted 

 and the club decided to indorse the challenge. It is almost certain 

 that the holders of the cup wiU meet Itli-. CarroU in the same sports- 

 manlike spirit which he has shown aad will make terms which will be 

 fair to the challenging yacht. 



Commodore Morgan, who was not present at the annual meeting, 

 met with a most enthusiastic receiotion on Monday night when he took 

 the chair for the first time, the cheers of the members stirring the 

 dust on the highest tier of models. 



Gen. Paine's connection with one of the Cup defenders has led to 

 his resignation from the Cup Committee, and Conunodore Morgan 

 has appointed in his place Mr. J. Frederick Tarns, an old member of 

 the club who has served with credit on the Cup Committee of 1881 and 

 others of more recent date. 



Tarpon Springs Y. C. 



T.ikRPON SPRINGS, FLA. 



This Tarpon Springs Y. C. was organized on Nov. 15. 1893, by a 

 number of Northern yachtsmen who spend the winter in Florida, "the 

 officers being: Com", James P. Phinney; Vice-Corn., Jacob S. Dlss- 

 ton; Rear Com., G. E, Noblib; Sec. and Trpas., Leandro T. Satford; 

 Fleet Capt. and Meas., E. N. Kuapp; Reg. Com., James P. Phinney, 

 Chairman, Jacob S. Disstou, G. E. Noblitt, E. N. Knapp and R. W. 

 Clemson; Mem. Com., Leandro T. Safford. Chairman, G. E. Noblit 

 and W. A. M. Richey. The club has a fleet of small sailing boats and 

 very exciting races are held every week. The winning boat thus far, 

 Imp, was built by Lawley & Son for Com. Phinney and is 15ft. over 

 aU, 14ft. l.w.l., with a sUk sail of 198 sq. ft. 



The first regatta was sailed Jan. 14, six boats taking part, each 

 skipper trying to win the silk flag given by Com. Phinney, the boat 

 winning to hold it imtil beaten. The regattas are sailed in a bayou 

 one and one-half miles from the Gulf of Mexico, the regular course 

 being about three miles, with three turns. Imp soon went to the 

 front and won. the times being: 



Start. Finish. Elapsed. 



Imp, Com. Phinney 2 ,32 25 3 17 25 45 00 



Lucy B., Capt. Noblit 2 81 40 3 20 40- 49 00 



Dennis, Capt. Disston 2 33 10 3 25 45 52 35 



Topsy. Capt. Clemson 2 33 05 3 29 40 36 35 



Taconv, Capt. Reed 2 31 15 3 28 10 56 55 



Lizzie," Capt. Toplift 2 31 15 3 20 15 57 50 



On Jan.2l the second \veekl.v regatta was sailed over the regular course. 

 xVs there was a good fair breeze the boats went over the course twice. 

 Imp was delayed some ten minutes replacing her centerboard, that 

 had dropped out and had to be fished out of the mud. Many skippers 

 would have pulled out of the race, but the Commodore afways sails 

 over tlie course, and has won many races by never giving up a r.^ce 

 until he is beaten. Capt. Disstou sailed the Dennis with good judg- 

 ment and won the flag for the first time, and now talks of changing his 

 boat's name from Dennis to Dispatch. 



Start. Ist round. Time. 2d round. Elapsed. 



Dennis 2 09 52 3 02 33 53 31 3 43 31 1 32 39 



Topsy 2 lU 19 3 05 19 55 00 3 46 46 1 36 27 



Lucy B 3 09 30 3 01 4] .TiS 11 8 46 32 1 ;J7 02 



Imp 2 10 47 3 09 35 58 48 3 49 55 1 39 OS 



Tacony 2 10 31 3 09 22 58 51 3 55 50 1 45 19 



The regatta of Feb. 4 was sailed in a brisk N.E. breeze, the starters 

 being Imp, Com. Phinney; Tops}^, Capt. Clemsoa: Tacony, Dr. Tom 

 Reed; Safford, Capt. Safford. As Mr. Disstou was not feelmg well his 



saUing master, Capt. Cook, an old skipper from Naushon Island, went 

 in the Tacony to give Dr. Reed pointers and handle a jib that he had 

 rigged on and used reaching and running, 



At 2 o'clock P. M. a large part of the townspeople were on hand to 

 see the poor little Imp beaten, and aU were asking what saU will the 

 Commodore carry to-day. That question was soon settled for the Imp 

 came to the starting fine with the big silk sail on. A huge smile spreads 

 over Capt. Cook's face as he tells Dr. Reed that Clemson's Topsy is the 

 only boat they have to fe.ar. Cue lady, who had often won on the 

 Imp, asked an old s]ielll>.ack frieiidof the Commodore to advise him to 

 reef. "Wait nn' see," says the old man. 



Off they go, Tacony, closely followed by Topsy; then Imp comes 

 over the line, looking for a favorable chance to pass the leaders. 

 Around the first point and all are off for the flr.st turning stake before 

 the wind with the foam boiling armmd the bows. Here comes a hard 

 puff, wliich strikes Imp on the end of the boom and jibes the sail like 

 lightning, but a quick pull on the sheet prevents the sail goosewing- 

 Ing. This pei'fornianee was repeated five times in goina: 500yds., yet 

 for all that Dnp is right side up and gaining on the leaders. 



All make a neat jibe around the first stake :in(l ti-jni flat down for a 

 dead beat to the nest niark.no one praying for wind, Clemson's 

 new boat was doing sidendidly and Dick w.as saihng her well. 



When they jibe around the la.st stake the commodore takes a heavy 

 pull on the sheet and tells his shipmate that Imp mu.st go in first boat 

 or go under. The devil on Dup's sad lights his cigar with the end of 

 his tail and looks on with a smile on his black mug. Capt, Cook now 

 puts in half a plug of Navy and spurs Dr. Reed up to do his best, but 

 it is no use, for Dnp rounds the last xJoint witli a safe lead and again 

 wins the flag, pro^'ing she can carry saU in a blow. 



Start. Finish. Elapsed. 



Imp 2 20.32 8 04 50 38 28 



Tacony 2 25 25 3 05 30 40 05 



Topsy 2 26 08 3 07 05 41 57 



Safford 2 27 20 3 19 45 52 25 



Capt. Kendall was out in King Fisher to assist if needed. 



On Feb. 11 the regular Saturday regatta was started with a light 

 southerlj' wind blowing. Lucy B,, with her old schooner rig on, 

 started ahead. Imp bringing up the rear, the long batten making the 

 silk sail sit firmly. Around the first turn they go, then harden the 

 sheets for a dead beat to the first stake, Disston "had Capt. Cook to 

 tend sheet and give pointers, and hoped his favorite sail would bring 

 the Dennis to the windward stake-first and win the flag again; a vain 

 hope, as all ho gained going to windward was lost running ofl". Lucy 

 B. caught hei- favorite pull and came in second, Imp winning the 

 champion flag again: 



Start. Finish. Elapsed. 



Imp 2 11 18 3 39 19 1 28 01 



LucyB 2 09 10 3 40 25 1 31 15 



Dennis 3 09 46 3 41 45 1 31 59 



Topsy 2 10 22 3 43 41 1 33 19 



American Model Y. C. Trophy. 



A COMMITTEE of the American Model Y. C, Messrs, Geo. W. Townly, 

 Herbert Fisher and F. Nicbols, has prepared the following rules to 

 govern the American Model Y. C. trophj^ just established by the club: 



ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT. 



Article I. A trophy to be open to all recognized model yacht clubs 

 of the United States. 



Article 11. The trophy must be sailed for on July 4 of each year 

 when challenged for. 



Article III., Sec. 1. All challenges must be received by the secretary 

 of the club holding the trophy sixty days before said date, as per 

 Article n. Sec, 2. Sricb challenge must be accompanied by a 

 voucher as to the existence of the challenging club, this not being 

 necessary if having pre.viou.sly challenged for trophy. 



Article IV. In case no challenge be received as per Article m,. Sec. 

 1, the holders of the trophy shall not be subject to challenge until the 

 following year. 



Ai-ticle v.. Sec. 1. In case of disbandment of any club holding 

 trophy the said trophy is to revert' to tbe donors, subject to chal- 

 lenge, as per Article III., Sec, 1. Sec, 2, In case of disbandment of 

 donors and having said trophy in possession the trophy shall he 

 placed in care of some yachting journal to be perpetuated. 



Article VI. Any club holding the trophy and disbanding after the 

 donors have ceased to exist shall place the trophy as per Article V., 

 Sec. 2. 



SAILING REGULATIONS. 



Only one yacht shall represent a challenging club. Owners only 

 must sail their yachts in all races for trophy. 



Length — Yachts shall not be less than 35in. or exceed 45in, on l,w.l. 



Time Allowance— Time aUowaiice shall be as follows: The larger 

 yacht shall allow the smallei' yacht time, in which the square root of 

 actual sail area plus the length of .vacht on l.w.l. divided by two, this 

 result to be corrected length, it to be taxed at the rate of ten seconds 

 per inch over a mile com'se. 



Objections— If any objection be made as to the sailing of any yacht 

 in a race, such objection must be made to the regatta committee as 

 soon as the race is finished or otherwise it wUl not be recognized. 



Limit of Time— Limit of time for making a race over a mile course 

 shall be fifty minutes. 



Course — All races shall be sailed over a triauKular course of one-half 

 mile, going over the com'se twice, making in all one mile. If it is not 

 practicable to obtain such a course, a course to windw ard and return 

 of same distance shall be in order. The mark buoys in this case are 

 not to be less than one-quarter of a mile nor exceed one-half a mile 

 apart. 



Mode of Starting— All .yachts shall be started a reasonable distance 

 in rear of stai-tiug fine and cross said line 133^ the aid of their saUs only. 



Buoys— The setting of stakes or buoys and the direction in which all 

 yachts shall sail around said marks shall be left to the discretion of 

 the regatta committee. They must notify all contestants before the 

 start is made. 



Starting— There shall be a preparatory signal given and sliortly 

 after that the signal for starting shall be given. 



Time Limit — ^A limit of two minutes shah be allowed for yachts to 

 cross the starting line after the first yacht has crossed. 



Time — The time of each yacht is to be taken as she crosses the line 

 within the time limit. The time of all yachts that cross after the time 

 Umit shall be taken as havinar started at the e.^phat'on of the limit. 



Fouling— Should any two or more yachts foul dui'ing a race such 

 race must be saUed over again imless, in the opinion of the regatta 

 committee, the yachts did not stand a fair chance to win the race. 



Dead Heats— Should an.>- two or moi-e yachts reach the finish fine 

 foul of each other in advance of all others, it shall be considered a 

 dead heat for those yachts, and the.y only shall sail over again, pro- 

 vided either are winners under the rules. 



Right of Way— Yachts on port tack must give way to those on star- 

 board tack. Also yachts on a wind must tack to avoid those down the 

 wmd. ( This for obvious reason.s,). 



Pus; 11 1! J I ! i . .viug— When yachts are sailing a race no person or 

 perso: Jlowed to push or t.j'.v any such yachts, either when 



sailiiiL ! ■ : M i about or down the wind, and if any person push or 

 tow Si.ia \ LiLnts. sLiL'h yachts shall be ruled out of the race. 



Numbers— Isumbers supplied by the regatta committee mu.st be 

 fastened on the starboard side of the mainsail, and of sufficient sizeto 

 be seen plainly 100ft. distant. 



Referee— The decision of the referee shall be final. 



Navatoe. 



The close secrecy which has attended the buUdmg of the Carroll 

 cutter at Bristol was not in the least relaxed on the occassion of her 

 launch, which took place on Saturda.v last. The statement had been 

 circulated during the weel; tliat the launch would take place on Mon- 

 da.v morning, but in spite of it and of the heavy snowstorm which pre- 

 vailed on Saturday tlie representatives of several daily papers were 

 on hand. The doors of the shops were closel.v guarded as usual since 

 the yacht has been begun, but a.s the jurisdiction of the Herreshoff 

 Manufacturing Oompanj' does not extend over the high seas of Narra- 

 gansett Bay, the utjiqiiitoiis photogi-apher and reporter was early 

 afloat in boats, and several \ae^vs of the yacht were obtained as she left 

 the ways and laid afloat afterward. 



Mr. CarroU had of com'se been notified, and had come from New 

 York to Providence on Friday night with his father, Hon John Lee 

 Carroll, his sister. Miss Helen Carroll, v,-ho was to christen the yacht, 

 and Mr. Philhp Schuyler, uncle of JIis. Carroll. The party, and also 

 Captain Charles Barr, were to take tlie first tnim from Providence to 

 Warren, leaving at 7:45, but on account of the heavy snow the ti-ain 

 did not start, and they were detained at Providence until 9 A. M. ^\Tien 

 thej' reached the junction at Warren at 9:45, there was no locomotive 

 to take the Bristol car ovei' the fom' mUe branch, and sleighs were ob- 

 tained to avoid f m'ther delay. 



JleanwhUe the .yacht had been held until the tide was on the ebb and 

 it was evident that if not Linn, lie l Liicnee there might be a delay of 

 some day.s, so at 9:10 the s - 1 r ' !■ 'ped and the yacht slid rapidly 



into the "water without tli ,[ a chi'istem"ng. There were 



present beside Mr. M. ij. ; : , , who as usuah superintended 

 the launch, only a few .jf i he Hen '-shofl; famUy, and Mr. Qouverneur 

 Kortright. The following desci'iprion is given by Mr. W. E. Robinson, 

 of the Boston Globe: 



"Now that the boat is afloat a little description of her is in order. 

 The dimensions given are not warranted as correct, but they appi-oxi- 

 mate closely enough to the true dimensions to show something of 

 what the boat really is. 



"Her principal dimensions are 126ft. over all, 84ft. waterline, 23ft. 

 beam and 12ft. 7ui. draught. In model she is an improved Wasp, with 

 rather more displacement in proportion to her size, and less depth Of 

 keel. She has the same long overhangs as the 46-footer, the same low 

 quai'ters and full body both forward and aft, and the same absence of 

 hollows in the water fines. Her midship section is, however, some- 

 what larger, and the floor has more dead rise, while at the same time 

 the bow is a bit sharper. 



"In fact both in midship section and hues the boat is rather a return 

 to the Dilemma model as being still the fastest the firm have in mind. 



"The sternpost has only a normal rake perhaps 30°. The keel from 

 the heel of the sternpost to the forefoot is about 45ft. long, and the 

 slot for the centreboard is placed well forward in it. The keel is wid- 

 est in the centre, being about 3ft, in width there, and tapers away to 

 about a third of that at each end. The lead ballast can, therefore, be 

 stowed inside at the lowest possible point and to the best advantage. 



"The line of the stern takes an easy sweep from the forefoot to the 

 waterhne and thence curves upward in an equallj' easy sweep untU it 

 meets the line of the deck. The effect is that of a long bow, but in re- 

 ality every foot of that forward overhang is of value when the boat is 

 in a seaway. 



"The run is a dupUcate of thart^ of the Wasp, but the stern is elliptica 

 instead of squai-e and the extreme end is much thinner. A look at the 

 midship section shows that its fine comes straight up from the bottom 

 of the keel for between 4 and 5ft. and then makes a quick turn at the 

 garboai-d into the floor. The floor has a good deal of dead rise and 1 

 sti'aight up to the tm-n of the bilge. This turn is an easy one and fin 

 ishes in the straight topside conunon to about aU the Herreshoff boat 



"The beam at the waterline is about 2ft. less than the extreme beam 

 and the effect of the midship section is that of power as well as eas 

 The sheer of the boat is a very good one, and its effect is heightene 

 by the gradual tapering of the rail from a foot or more at the bow to 

 nothing at the stern. 



"Taking the boat as a whole it may be said that she shows power 

 and speed in ever.y line. She is a clean and clever model, right in line 

 •with tbe other Herreshoff productions, and wiU prove a hard nut for 

 any other 84-footer to crack. 



"Her construction is of the best and the plating is very smooth and 

 even. She wiU be handsomely finished inside and be much more pf a 

 cruiser, so far as intei'ior fittings are concerned, than probably any 

 others of her class on this side of the water. The carved work for the 

 cabin is very elaborate and was made by specially skilled workmen 

 in New York. 



"The boat's centreboard wUl be of steel, not over l}4m. in thick- 

 ness, and will not be as large as the wooden board of the Volunteer^ 

 which was 20ft. lon,g. It wiU not be raised by hydi'auUc power, but by 

 an improved winch. The writer does not know its weight, but it is 

 evident that it does not play so important a part in the boat's stability 

 as would a hollow board of greater thickness loaded with lead. 



"The spars for the boat "are on the dock at Bristol, and The Globe 

 has their lengths in its posession, but does not make them public on 

 the ground that the sail area and not the dimensions and general form 

 of the boat is the most important thing, and that since international 

 racing is in view, yachtsmen and the public generaUy should let a 

 most natural curiosit.y rest for the sake of victory, 



"The Ilerreshoffs have to all appearances turned out a boat for Mr, 

 Cari'oH which will be fast and able, and swing aloft a bigger area of 

 canvas that even the famous Vohuiteer." 



Corinthian Mosquito Fleet. 



The Corinthian Mosquito Fleet, with which was amalgamated last 

 summer the Corinthian Navy, has now an active membership of 100 

 and is working to make the most of what promises to be a prosperous 

 season for all yacht clubs. Efforts are being made to secure a perma- 

 nent station and house on the Sound so as to bring the membere more 

 closely- togetber. Three regattas will be held, and probably more. 

 The officers of the fleet elected at the annual meeting this month are: 

 Com., Dr. Frank S. Grant; Vice-Com., T. T. Tabor; Sec, C. Chamber- 

 lain; Treas., J. A. Stow; Executive Committee, F. S, Grant, T, T. Ta- 

 bor, C, Chamberlain, J, A. Stow, W, P. Stephens, Oswald Sanderson, 

 Harolds, Forward; Committee on Admissions, Charles A. W. Sleigh, 

 Theodore Ledyard, H. D. AV. Burt; Regatta Committee. C, M. Con- 

 nelly, Chairman; F. B. Jones, S. A, Cooper; Measurer, John Hyslop. 



A New 80ft. Schooner. 



The addition of a second steel schooner to the 80ft, class promises 

 to make it a dangerous rival for the 90ft., with Marguerite and 

 Iroquois, the Maxwell boat, and still another. The latest is now 

 building by Harlan & Holhngsworth from the designs of Mr. A, Gary 

 Smith, the owner being ex-Com, O. H, B. HUl, of the Seawanhaka 

 C, Y. C. She will be of the general type of h-0(iuois. but deeper, 108ft, 

 over all, 21ft, 6in, beam, 10ft, draft, with a centerboard and a large 

 sail plan, though intended for the usual summer work of mbced cruis- 

 ing and racing. 



YACHT NEWS NOTES. 



In an interesting article on "Yachting Prospects," the National Ob- 

 server of Jan. 28 discusses the chances of Valkyrie against the other 

 85-footers building, and alludes to the erroneous statements which 

 have been circulated that the best of the quartette wOl be chosen to 

 cross the Atlantic and compete for the America cup, should Valkyrie 

 be beaten at home. Of course nothing of the kind could possibly be 

 done. The chaUenge is made with a particular yacht, and no other 

 could be substituted. An owner might decline to follow up a challenge, 

 but even that woidd be an unsatisfactory contingency, and lay me 

 challenger open to taunts of pusiUanimity, if nothing worse; but the 

 idea that the challenger could name one vessel and run another is a 

 proposition too absurd to express in words. The Britannia, the new 

 Reverie, and the Glasgow vessels will try the Valkyrie and find out her 

 weak points, ff she has any, and there will be then ample time to 

 remedy them. In all probability she will prove at least the equal of the 

 others, and if it should happen that they are in reality a Uttle better, 

 Valkyrie must still keep her engagements with the Amei-icans, and we 

 shaU have the satisfaction, such as it ma.y be, of knowing, if she is 

 beaten in New York Bay, that she chd not represent the very best of 

 English racing yachts. A really awkwai d situation would, however, be 

 created should' Valkyrie be defeated in these waters by Mr. Royal 

 CaiToU's cutter. The opinion among the most experienced racing men 

 is that, both for our own interest and the interests of Americans, 

 Lord Dunraven should avoid anticipating the contests in New York 

 Bay for the America cup, as a line can be got throush the three British 

 craft without meeting Mr. CarroU's cutter. Still, if the Vallcyrie 

 proves overwhelmingly superior to them — as (Jueen Mab did among 

 the 40-raters last season, and capable of defeating Mr. CaiToU's cutter 

 on his side, we do not see why .she should not assay to do it, providing, 

 of course, that the other three are unequal to the task. Should Mr. 

 Carroll's craft fail to obtain the Un'UMVii i :,.et :> u i ( 'ape May cups and 

 Royal Victoria gold cup, she will : i:ed to defend the 



America cup, but that is entire!;, , ■ -inericans to con- 



sider next September. We imder-. ui'i. \ •] l i % . ■ ; i . i nents have already 

 been made for challenging AVenduv and rjeuestii for the Cape May and 

 Brenton Reef cujis respeetiyfly bv the Britannia, Yalkrrie and Mr. 

 Peter Donaldson's Clyde ci'ait; but we thiuk V.-ilk-yrie ought to stand 

 outofthewa.y at present, and leave the cross chaTinel races to the 

 best of the other three. It is said the Hl rreshoff craft wiU have 11,000 

 sq. ft. of canvas, which will be 1.000 «|. ft. more than Thistle had when 

 she raced here in 1887, and such a si.rcail on.glit to oai-ry lier along very 

 fast in light winds; but what we want is a summer of iiard wnids\ 



In coimection with the cljallenge for tlie Pi. V, Y. C. gold cup, we 

 maj' state that negotiations .goin.K on with Mi'. Royal Carroll .are pro- 

 ceeding satisfactorily, and it is anticipated thatthe Royal Victoria Yacht 

 Club will be in possession of his challenge by the end of the week. — 

 FifM. 



The annual meeting of the American Y 

 on Feb. 14. the following- officers beiricr eh 

 rence; Vice-Cora., .John H Flagler; Re 

 Secy, Thomas L. ScoviU; Tnsas., Georgi 



. C. was held at Delmonico's 



;-cted: Com., Frank E. Law- 

 ai-Corn., G. AVearer Loper; 

 W. Hall; Fleet Surgeon, Dr. 



Hall, WUhamS. Alley, Stephen W. Roach, Isaiah Paxson and ,Tohn R. 

 He.seman, Jr. An invitation was read iuvitin.ii; clulj members to 

 visit Chicago with their yachts at the tii rie of the World's Fair. It 

 was accepted by the club and the matter referred to tbe flag officers. 



The otflcers of the Eastern Y. C. elected on Feb. 14 are:" Com,. J. 

 Malcolm Forbes, sip. Piuitan; Vice-Com,. AV, Anior.y Gardner, scbr. 

 Mayflower; Rear-Com., Charles Francis Adams, 2d, sip. Harpoon; 

 Sec'v, Wilhara S. Eaton, Jr. ; Treas., P. T, Jackson : Aleas.. Henry Tag- 



dy. 0. F. Adam,s, 2d,' 

 L. Picf-mau. Edward 

 Alessnrvy, AViUiam S. 



R. H. Stevenson, Gordon Dexter, F. E. Peab 

 William S, Eaton, Jr.; House Cmmitte-. Iiudh: 

 B. Haven. T. AVattcrson Sferrill, Geor.'e Iv 

 Eaton, Jr. 



The annual meeetin:< . .f the Larehniont Y. O. wa-5 lield on Feb. 15 at 

 Delmonico's with Rear-Com. E.J. Greaceu in the chair. The follow- 

 ing officers were elected: Com., Caldwell H. Colt; Mce-C'om., Harold 

 A. Sanderson; Rear-Com., George AA^ork; Sec'y, Charles C. Little; 

 Treas., William Murray; Trustees (to serve tlu'ee years), Francis M. 

 Scott, Edward J. Gh'eacen; Trustees (to serve two yeai-s), Harry A 



