The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-09-08
A PLEASANT TRIP TO TIE LAKE.

Quite large number Of our prominent
citizens accepted the kind invitation extended
to them by Mr. Thos. b. Handy. President Of
the Canal Street, City Park and Lake Railroad
Company, to join in pleasant excursion yes
terday afternoon to the terminus of the new
railroad. The train left Canal street at 5
o'clock, freighted with jovial and congenial
party of excursionists, who were evidently
deeply interested in the various items of il.
terest which presented themselves in the trip,
and determined to see and criticize every
thing in connection with the enterprise.
The ride out was pleasant one despite the
sun, which made it very warm for the occu-
pants Of some of the Seats At the City Park
the train stopped few moments to take water
and the passengers took occasion to walk
around and view the surrounding country and
breathe the fresh and exhilarating air from
the lake. In fifteen minutes the train arrived
at the lake and MI. Handy escorted the party
to the pleasant grounds of the old Spanish
Fort, where all enjoyed pleasant half hour
in viewing the points of interest, strolling
along the different walks and breathing the
bracing salt air from the lake.
A summons from the host soon gathered
the visitors around the festal board spread on
the large, cool gallery of the main building,
where royal feast had been spread for their
enjoyment After the sabstantials had been
disposed Of and the party had given them
selves over to the enjoyment of their wine and
cigars, several appropriate toasts were pro-
posed and answered by the gentlemen present
Most prominent among the successful i'm. |
promptu speeches were those of Messrs. De |
Lisle, Solomon, Day and Sinnott.
The officers of the road were rendered MANY |
hearty congratulations and many sincere
wishes were expressed for the success of their
After dinner (the host mod
estly called it t1nchO the guests were allowed
a short breathing spell, and then the cry of
"All aboard" summoned them to the train for
the homeward trip. A German youth, not
entirely unknown to fame, and recognized
among the "good fellows" of the city by the
name of "Quicksilver," was very instru-
mental in making our homeward journey a
pleasant one.
Yielding to the general demand made on
him for speech, he gave US very pleasing
md humorous one, taking off splendidly the
most prominent gentlemen of the party, and
causing many hearty roar OF laughter.
Upon the arrival of the party at Canal street,
III personally thanked Mr.. Handy for his
and expressed sincere qualification
It their afternoons pleasures.
The road will be in complete working order
between the 2Oth of September and the LIST of
October, all the track being com pleted except
small distance between the Park and Broad
treet, ON Bienville street.
The buildings and grounds at the Lake
AVE all been thoroughly renovated and new
mes erected, so that visitors may be insured ]
pleasant visit. Mr.. W. Ell. Bell is entitled
0 much praise as the successful protector of
he road, and Mr.. Hindy, who has so faith :
ully executed the project is no less deserving $
the warmest congratulation on the evident ,
nc cess of his 1ahors