The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-15

Butler Duncan. the well known mead or the bank
ing house OF Duncan, sherman Co In fact. save
one other spot IL Is the highest land In the charm.
ting suburb which, forming Richmond county, lies
In the noble bay which forms the entrance 10 our
capacious harbor. Nestled In the abundant shaoe
OF majestic forest trees OF oak, chestnut, elm ana
other OF our native trees and surrounded by
spreading lawns OF smooth. cropped turf. IL
commands . view OF the Kill Won KUN
on the one side, and on the other looks out upon
the whole expanse OF our bay from Governors
Island away to Fire Island light Its foliage Is
famed by every breath OF summer air, whether It
sweeps in from the broad Atlantic or comes cool
from the Catskills. From its hospitable doors can
be seen the various collections OF dwellings, Dusi-
ness and public structures which form the thrtv-
ing village OF Edgewater, with Brooklyn and New
YORK beyond 1t, and on the other hand the lights
which flicker In the streets OF Elizabeth. Jersey
Clty ana Newark Ten minutes drive rom Quar-
Antine landing brings its owner TO q home Is tsO-
lated ana secluded from the hustle and dust Of the
city as though 1t were IN the middle of tine Adr0n-
to rest after the excitement OF Wall street day.
home where one can enjoy The sunset IN
pie clouds arrange themselves as forms OF beauty
beyond the ascending vapors OF the Kill. Ita
to encamp under the shade or parade on the lawn.
Here yesterday came StapletOn Public School No. 2
to enjoy n ens as the o. Mr.
Der OF 100. Mr.. Theodore Frean, school trustee,
acted az chief marshal, aided by Mr. Sim
calr, the principal, and his lady assistants
DR.. Brown, the County superintendent was also
present. with other well known citizens. The little
children were conveyed up the hill in large vans.
while the larger ones marched to lively airs played
by the StapletOn cOrnet band, long and happy
procession. On the way balKy horse and over
turned vehicle caused some confusion and great
alarm, but luckily not one OF the forty children
thrown to the ground was seriously harmed.
On reaching the grounds OF Mr. Duncan tho
party found entertainments and refreshments
ranged Tor them under the superintendence Of
Colonel George +. Williams, which kept the chill
dren and their teachers ana other friends fully
entertained till the sun was sinking lar away
down the western horizon There was "Punch
and judy" an ever new show for old
and young, provoking peas OF merry
laughter, dancing on q broad moor under the
chestnut shade, an abundant supply OF l0Od with
lemonade and Ice cream which the children en-
joyed sitting on the grass Balloons aud dre-
works. ball playing and round games helped to oil
the afternoon with abundant and unalloyed happi-
ness. 1t was notable that among all this large
company oil children, many OF whom certainly had
never before entered such q handsomely keps
estate, u OF beautiful /ian,s and Aowers, not the
slightest trespass or Improper conduct was OBJ
served. All seemed TO appreciate the hospitality
which opened tho Charming grounds to them ana
At seven O'Clock, after all the pleasures had been
duly enjoyed the children were again ranged IN
order under the trees on the lawn In 'front.' OF tho
mansion. "Auld Lang Syne" was PLAYED by the
band and at Its close the mighty chorus OF shrill
voices gave three ringing cheers for their ter
and the procession OF tired and happy children
and teachers. waving adleus, marched down tho
hill, bearing memory Of pleasure which will re-
main with them for long years.