New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-16
TILE COLT Exc1tRsIoN1srs

A party of gentlemen belonging to WOrces-
ter Mass about year ago, formed organization to
enjoy pleasuretrip They have assumed the name OF
the Colt Excursion Party. title which sOme may think
arbitrarily adopted but which does well as any other
Their initial trip last year was so successful at they
have repeated 1t this year and in fact it is popular
that will impossible hereafter to discontinue it, even
should the original projectors be disposed OF which
however there is not the least likelihood. The officers
much credit is due for the success which
has attended ", are: George r. Peokham, presi-
presidents; Geo w. Wheeler. treasurer; VIM Mecorney
clerk Henry Glazier. steward The party this year
numbers 26O and the vessel which conveys them round
the world for SPORT Is the very cOmmOdOus and oapa
steamboat The City Of New London Capt Brown,
Of 5000 the eight days they purpose being on their
travels the captain and crew. for the time being at the
mercy OF the eXcur5Onsts and just wherever directed
The boat Is fully equipped and Provisoned for an eight
days cruise Is provided win every means OF
Sanger OF Webster Mass The party left Worcester
Wednesday last proceeded by rail- 70 Norwich Conn.,
craft. and put in for the first time
a. NewHsyen where they passed the q. night On
about ~ p M they n started up the Hedson ana
TO be among other things, the cadets went
through their artillery drill and other exercises their
West Point at II a. M they came 70 Hudson at p m
Here the authorities contemplated public reception
Inc party A private citizen George H. Brown, showed
them unusual attention, sending his teams 10 convey
dating them every way he could without pecunary
ward and that Although utterly unacqushted with any
person on board. From Hudson they came back to
POughkeepsie where they remained night
and returned to this city on Saturday at D. m Last
night at u the expedition started from Pier
No 49, FOR Newport, l.. where 1t will stay till Wednes
day and then return home having laid IN large stock
OF pleasure and sightseeing will suffice for another
twevemOnth Yesterday they had two services board
the morning one being conducted by the regular chap
lain Of the trip the evening one by the Rev f. g. Cobb
of Northampton Mass of the passengers AT every
place they have visited they have had splendid recep
tIono nj haV had themselyDs
bridgeport the Common Council got together and voted
them the hospitates OF the plaoo. At Nowburgh,
Washng old headquarters were visited When not
tuay feasng their eyes the scenery and curious
sights Oh their route they feast their with delicious
music grand piano board and almost every lady
skful performer Dancing and singing In abundance
vary entertainments And how much does this eight
dAys' carnival OF pleasure cost Only so head; no
wonder 10 should be popular The staeroOms fall TO the
hgbest bidder; So 50 paid for another called
the bridal chamber for eo altogether the state
this trip realized 81 600. and the sale OF tickets
5000 making grand total OF 5000 receipts which pays
ali expenses and gives the excursonsts fine time be-
10 IA needless to say that oil are supremacy delight
with their excursion.