F . J . Jackson ' s 12-ton cutter
Violet was buih in 1876 by W . Langford in Bctrys Bay . and the display of fireworks ; while straios of sweet music emerged from the yachis ' cabins and linydinghies flitted hither and thither : thoughis of Venice drilled across the mind and one involun Ulrily bummed the fir . st few bars of ' The Carnival ".
At night an impromptu smoke concert wasbeld in the marquee , both vocal and instrumental music being provided by the membcl '$. Mr Floyd acted as accompanist and also amused the large gathering prodigiously with his comic songs .
During the afternoon most yachis got under way for Sydney ; the stonn gods were out for a liule frolic . consequently the homeward bound vesse . ls donned their fighting sails . The wind was very spiteful . but as there was oo rain and lbesun shone brightly , the day was a pleasant one .
Each morning . at eight bells . 1he signal for making colours was given from the Commodore ' s yachl--an officer s1anding aft . watch in band . when the bands pointed IO
8 o ' clock , shouted in a Stentorian voice . ' Fll ' e ', then immedia1cly the man forward blnzed away with a Jjnle brass CMnon , while a huncl af1 broke out the ensign . All the yachts followed . each endeavouring IO have his flag up first . At sunset another gun was fired when the nags were lowered .
At four o ' clock on Monday nf1emoon four guns were fired from the Commodore ' s yacht as a signal to ' strike camp '. lhus bringing to a close an enjoyable and succes .~ fuJ event unparalleled in the history of Ausmilian yachting .
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