New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-03

COAsTING EXCURSION Good Way to XIII
Tf1ue-How to pass the summer vacation
pleasantly and cheaply has been subject
well discussed this present season: Visits
abroad in foreign countries are too expen-
,sive ana extensive for the purses of most
people, consequently the advantages Of
home institutions have been canvassed ex-
tensively, in every case the size of the cost
being closely iguered. Our own watering
places were spoken of, and all their phases
mentioned, and generally had the prefer
ence. Many of our citizens visited Bay St
Louis, Pass Christian, Biloxi, and neigh
boring places, and not few dropped down
to Grand Isle. These resorts have their
charms and drawbacks in one shape or an
other
A short time ago half dozen well known
gentlemen, all familiar with every water
ing place, sought to vary the mOnOtOny Of
hotel life, and, after a brief conference,
concluded to purchase a pleasure boat of
fair capacity and. convert it into hotel,
railroad and all other travelling convey
ances. The best Of stores were purchased
and crowded into the vessel, not forgetting
bedding and such comfortable furniture.
Demiiohns, well filed, took up every avail
able nook. A sailor, who possessed talent for
cooking, was hired to perform double duty,
and as it subsequently proved, was for
tunate investment. All prepared, four of
the party departed on the schooner Lily,
bound for Happy Island, or any port where
enjoyment might be caught on the fly.
With no particular point in view, each ex-
CuTsionist wearing old clothing, and very
little of that, time was not observed, and
the day of the week was quite forgotten.
Eating was the prominent feature. Pass
ing out of Lake POntChartrain into Missis-
sippi sound, rules for safety we're adopted
and aJided by. 1t was agreed to eat and
sleep on board the vessel, and in no
event could one of the party wear white
shirt. Ease and comfort, were the main OBJ
iects, and each was at liberty toindulge in
the pursuit of happiness Fishing and
bathing were not neglected. Tired of
locality, the anchor was hOisted, sail spread
and away they started, untrammeled by
anything or any One-nO bills to pay, no
walters to fee ana no chance for growing,
unless old BOreas was condemned for being
too weak or too powerful. Days were
passed without care or thought, and those
four minds for the once forgot mammon
and toll. Even daily newspapers were
quite forgotten. Political economy, phil
osOphy and fashion were utterly ignored.
Occasionally friends at home were spoken
Of but outside that Interesting subject only
the moment was discussed. The luscious
luxury Of a mind at ease is something
strange to a whirling denizen Of New Or
leans, yet the party experienced that seHsa-
ton as nearly as it is possible for humans
to do.
Roughing it for a few days brings back
vigorous health, and consequently a clear
head, and a clear stomach may be included,
provided Neptune demands his nauseous
tribute. Such an excursion, if properly ar
ranged and executed. is far better and
much cheaper than essaying to find recrea-
ton at a hotel, or even in private resi-
dence, at one of the summer resorts. At
least such is the belief of the four gentle.
men who have just returned from coast
ing excursion. SO glowing is their descrip
ton that next season half dozen clubs will
be organized for the purpose of fitting out
vessels for roughing it along the coast and |
on the islands to the eastward and west !
ward.