The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-04
Notos from tho Watering Places.

NoNoS AIoAn inc watering FIace0s
Lore ISLAND SosND. SAcHRM's HEAD,
August l, 1913.
1se Sports La~d and Ssa-7he Corpa~v-
Trip to the Great Gull Colons-Valor of tn.
GuAs-Evsning Inducements, &c, &c, &c.
must give your readers an idea of the ENJOY
ments of this retired and quiet resort. reached
here after very pleasant ride frsm New York,
with the intention Of returning in day or So
The primary attractions that drew me hither were,
that part of my family had taken rooms tor the
season. The attractions that kept me, and will
still continue to do, lnnumerable. For the
sick or indisposed we have plenty of good sea air
not quite as strong that Of The ocean, and still
very fresh and agreeable. For the strong and
hearty, we have all kinds of sporting, fishing,
bathing, sailing, and various other occupations
tepding to confirm the health, and brace a man
for winter duties. For the romantic or sentimen-
tai, we have rocks and groves of the mos! APP
proved proportions, both of which are often clam
bered and visited b. She young and gay
The company, also, are OF that class who under
stand the pleasures OF life, and one and all join IN
encouraging RATIONAL not fashionable, dissipation.
Yesterday morning, MI. b, Mr.. H., and Mr. M,
al New York, went on a fishlng excursion, and
although the wind was easierly, caught In the
space of three hours over fifty black fish, weigh
ing from one to four pounds each; this was con-
sdered poor sport, as few days previous the same
length OF Tune The cunning, also, Is very good.
Se.g1al brace Of woodcock have been killed,
{, t;.hsl with quite plumber Of sea fowl The
lao.v, however, rarely enter into either of the
abov, diversions, but amuse themselves by rolling
ten pins, playing muifle board. for an hour SO
after breakfast; they then assemble III the parlor,
sew, sing, and Kill time with the "Woodman," or
"Family FailiDgs" or some other print OF the day.
The dinner liz served at the Come cticut hour of
Al O'Clock, and, although early, is done ample JUS
tlce to- After dinner, some amusement or eXcur-
sion is proposed, or pre-arranged by the gentlemen;
Tor example, yesterday, coldng TO the plans of
self-consutued committee, consisting of Mr.. M,
ct New York, as sole representative, the schooner
Brilliant was chartered, and party OF ladies' In
vited by the gentlemen Of the house. We weighed
anchor at p. Nj on looking round the deck, we
found our party consisted Of Mrs. T., Mrs. b, Of
New York the animated Mrs. r., and her
sprightly sister Miss B. and the promising Miss
T., from Albany; Miss b and the demure Miss
v, from New York, were also OF the party. Among
the gentlemen we found Mr.. C, of IRON fame, Mr..
r., and some others, from Albany, and Messrs.
ii and the committee man; MIR. b. and Miss L.
also, from New York; in all we mustered, with
Prot. C., on the violin, something over twenty.
Afrer lacking in the teeth of the wind, the ladies'
proposed wishing Gull Island near Falknsr's Light
House Of course no one objected, so up went the
foresail, and IN a few minutes we were under
way, going 81 knots; with three good tacks we
came to anchor, leeward OF the spot in a few
moments the yawl was along side, and the ladies'
seated themselves. Here was somewhat of
yawl leaked very badly, and we had about
hundred yards to row. Nothing daunted at the
idea of wet feet Miss t. gave the order to push off,
and away went. Alter hard pulling we came
to landing place, where all got safely ashore
cept Mrs. T., who preferred the salt water to the
hard landing plank, and slightly submerged one
foot. The squeang, nay yelling OF the guils Is be-
yond compromising moment we iniriDged on
their dominion, ten thousand guls rose in body
from their nests, and lowered around us within ten
or twenty feet OF our heads. The ladies ceased
talking, and those of the Gentlemen who were
vices such music stopped their ears with pebbles.
The island is covered with eggs and nests, most Of
which, al this season contaia young birds. Great
respect was paid to this featured home, and but
few eggs were taken THIS island, understand,
belongs To the lighthouse keeper al Falkners, who
feeds these birds for purposes-ihe one, for the
eggs, which he eats and stills in great quantities,
and the other, to serve him a guide In foggy
weather. their cry being heard for nearly mile TO
lseward.
ON our return home, we came wing and wing,
and, OF course, had dance. After numerous
songs, puns, conuDdrums, Ne, we hauled close,
and came up shaking IN the WIND, alongside OF the
dock, in safety; the column advanced with music
ahead, all hands singing and jumping; Papas,
mamrnas, babies, and all, greeted US with hearty
welcome, while our excellent host provided a
meal in place OF our tea, to which, OF course, We
did justice.
such, Mr.. Editor, is a sample of the sports of
this retreat something OF the kind Is constantly
being mooted, and always encouraged by the
ladies'. The evening IS generally passed IN sancing
or playing games Of blind man buff, fox and
geese, or some such country life. In all these
games, several ladies' whom have not mentioned,
Join and apparently ENJOY themselves, among
whom are Mrs C. and Mrs. T., Mrs. M. and her
charming daughter, of Albany; Mrs. ID. and her
witty sister, OF Chicago; Mrs NJ, Mrs v, and
many others from New York Your paper Is IN
great demand, and the fifteen copies that daily
received, are read each about as many times.
Your various correspondence from all the resorts
of upper-tendom, "Massacre Place" included, has
induced me to claim space for the above, which,
although lacking in mirh OF brevity, is true to the
letter. IoN.