Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis broke her long-standing silence yesterday to confirm that she is the new owner of the 375-acre tract of ocean front land in Gay Head.

The Gazette reported Mrs. Onassis' ownership last Friday. It was that story that ended months of rumor and speculation about the Onassis purchase. The rumors had circulated both here on the Vineyard and on the mainland.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is the purchaser of one of the most important open tracts of land on the Vineyard, specifically 375 acres of strategically placed property in the Squibnocket Pond area of Gay Head.

The Gazette confirmed Mrs. Onassis' ownership after a widespread check of sources in Washington, New York and elsewhere.

Until now the acquisition of this land, variously known as the Hornblower property and the Red Gate Farm, has been clouded in secrecy.

I saw Joe Frenchfries at the T.C.D. concert the other night. He was sitting in the front row with the gang from the Black Dog. Enthusiastic fans, they all relished the typical T.C.D. pranks including midget Christmas carolers and a moped ridden through the audience.

Timothy, Charles and Duane, or TCD as the group is best known to its contemporary musical audience, will give its second annual Christmas show in three performances this weekend at the Katharine Cornell Memorial Theatre in Tisbury. Show time begins at 8:30 Friday and Saturday evenings. A special matinee performance for Island children will be given at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Charles Esposito of the group said, “Santa Clause will be part of the show.” Mr. Clause is expected to play a central role in the matinee show Saturday.

Last Monday, the changing of the months occurred. Along with the month’s changing name, the Chop’s people changed names also. The Herdeg family house on Bug Hill, for instance, changed names with the Sam Bodman family from Wellesley.

There were quite a few other changes. Mr. and Mrs. P. McEvoy Cromwell from Ruxton, Md., are staying in the Jackson house. Also from Ruxton and staying in the Froelicher house are Mr. and Mrs. Cub Harvey,

Staying in the Busselle house, from Perrysburg, Ohio, are Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Coy.

Dr. and Mrs. John O’Connor are newcomers at the inn this week. Also staying at the inn are Mr. and Mrs. Cole Blasier, Mr. and Mrs. John Reese, Mrs. Benjamin, and Mrs. Francis Dewitt Pratt and her family. The Cedars also welcomes Mrs. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montaque and their family, Mrs. Eugene Carusi, and Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan.

Staying with the Conways are Mr. and Mrs. John Estes and their four children. Staying with the Chiltons is Barbara Merlin from Lake Forest, Ill. She works for Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Stinson, taking care of their two children.

With the repairs on the Cedars nearing completion, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rank have arrived at the Inn and will be staying until July 31.

A home has been found for what may well be the Island’s oldest house.

Within a matter of months the old Vincent house which now stands on the MacKenty property on Edgartown Great Pond will be moved to the back yard of the Dr. Daniel Fisher House at the entrance to Edgartown proper.