The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-17
Moonlight Excursion.

Very few places have better facilities
for picnics and out door affairs than Yer
gennes, and no place in Vermont or else
where can arrage picnic or any entertain
ment quicker. or have more real pleasure
than our little city.
Our river is a great place for boating
parties, being broad and good deep water
for large boats. There are several pleasant
groves where lunches can be taken and
quiet spread made. Then the lake is not
too distant, just far enough to make the
trip delightful. Our boats are of the best
models, and our steamer is fast and as safe
as any on the lake.
The many strangers who annually come
to spend few weeks at the hotels or with
friends can attest to the fact that the socie-
| ty in Vergennes is A. l., and always ready
to entertain strangers and enjoy themselves.
Foremost among the lovers of good time
among the gentlemen, are u few who are
members of "Sam's' S. s. class. AS we
could not go to the Union picnic at Basin
Harbor through the day, we determined to
have moonlight ride after the other
schools had returned. 1t was not necessary
| to say even dozen words before it was
done. Through the courtesy of Capt Han
cock-who is engaged in dredging the
river, we were furnished with way to 60,
| viz: the smart steamer Hancock. The
party was got up in hurry, and were
driven to the landing in the buss" of the
Stevens House. The following persons
comprise the people: S.S. Gaines and wife,
II. J. Talbot and wife, w. II. Gwinn and
wife, Miss F. w. Bradley, DR.. Wood
bridge, F. w. Wilder, II. M. Smith, r. Fl.
Preble, G. H. Cleans, Cashier National
Bank, of Keeseville, N. Y, Col. L. p.
Norton, of Bennington, d. II. Lewis. w.
G. Bradbury.
The start was made about half past eight
p. M, and the eight miles to the lake were
quickly run. AS the steamer passed the
hotel at the Point. Mr.. Smart let off some
fire works, to which our captain responded.
We steamed north about mile to Apple
Tree cove, and aroused the members OF
camps Bradbury and Chaplin. Boats were
sent out to the steamer and committee OF
one went ashore and invited the members
of the camps to participate in a moonlight
excursion, to which all cheerfully respond
ed. The bost-loads embarked and rowet
out to the Hancock. The party on board
were thus increased by the following gentle
men and ladies Mrs. G. W. Bradbury
and servant, Miss E. S. Stevens, Miss Anni
Wetherbee, Miss Mary Wetherbee, Miss
Emma Wetherbee, Miss Fanny Smith, Mis-
E. E. Bradbury, of Vergennes, and Mis-
NJ. G. Reed of Montpelier; Mr.. j. E
|, Young, Mr.. Benz. Adams, Mr.. Chas Chap
man, of Vergennes. From camp Chapil
were MIR. &. l. Chaplin of Vergennes, Mr.
,, A. II. Morris, Mr.. c. Foote, Mr.. j. A
Stewart, Mr.. w. b. Stewart, Mr.. G. F
| Walton, of Port Henry.
Il An hour was quickly passed as we con
| tinued the trip to and beyond the light
were the order of the evening. Everyon,
enjoyed the splendid scene. The mool
which was near the full, illumined the still
waters OF the lake, and made the way clear
The surroundings were magnificent. TIL,
shadows of the shore and trees were reflect
ed on the water, while the atmosphere wa
such that splendid echo could be made
After going some ways beyond the ligh
we returned towards the point. Wher
near the islands opposite the river the en-
gines were stopped and we floated on tn,
light swell, and admired the view. A
! eleven we went to the dock and landed, ant
all proceeded to the Fort Cassin house TO-
lunch. A half hour was pleasantly spen
and adieus were made. Some of the par
ty left here 10 go over to camp and spenc
the rest Of the night, while the balance EN-
barked and started for home.
AS the steamer left, three rouslng cheer
and tiger were given for the "Hancock
and party by the campers. The steamboa
arrived home about half-past twelve, whcr,
carriages were in waiting to convey the
parties to their homes. This picnic was
arranged irrespective of denominations
opinion, or religious belief, of any XII nd
whatever. 1t was simply party of init
mate friends who wished to have a good
time and went for that purpose, and in con.
sequence enjoyed the 'boss" Sunday school
picnic of the season. Il.