The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-29

PUT-IN.BAY HOUSE, Ma

Cincinnati Wednesday morning reached
this place to-day at 1912 A. M. You
have learned by telegraph of Its move
ments meantime, yet more OF the partlc-
ulars may interest your readers. The
party consists OF about eighty persons.
The two parlor coaches placed at their
disposal are owned by the Cincinnati,
Sandusky 4 Cleveland Railroad. They
were never before used; they have ele-
gance and comfort admirably combined.
The draperies are in most exquisite
wife of Il. III. Shoemaker, Superintend-
ent o., c., G. & l. Railway. Mr.. Shoe
maker and wife are of the party; also,
ID. w. G. Brown, General Manager O.,
S. & G. Railroad, and his wife. These
two gentlemen are among those who in
yited the eXcursionists to make this trip,
and their wives assume the duties OF
hostesses in a way to win for them un-
bounded popularity.
by the way, the suggestion to give the
editorial fraternity the first ride in the
new parlor coaches came first from these
| ladies; and when woman Wills she
wills, you know, so here we are, enjoy
ing all the delights Of this charming To-
cality.
w ednesday was intensely warm, but
our ride from Cincinnati to Sandusky
was as comfortable as travelling can be
made. At Bellefontaine the party wore
served lunch of the very best. Reached
| Sandusky at 4:30 O'Clock, took steamer
Jay Cooke for Kelly's Island, arriving
at 8 O'Clock. Many Of the ladies were
slightly sea-sick, or feigned to be; 1T is
SO hard to tell about these dear ones as
to whether or not they are putting on
airs. The Cincinnati papers are all
represented. also the Grand Hotel, in
the persons Of the proprietor with his
wife and daughter.
| Mrs. d. Nj. Jordan, the Indiana po-
etess, represents the Richmond lnde-
dendent. She is accompanied by her
husband and son of six years. This lady
brought along some copies of her "kose-
mary Leaves" and passed the books
around for examination by those in the
cars. Kind, wasn't it? We tried TO get
| through some Of the StanZas; we know
they are sweet and pretty and divine,
and all that, but o! dear, when one has
such delightful surroundings and such
charming company, how can one come
down or up 10 dissecting ''Rosemary
LeavesT Mrs. Jordan says she brought
her husband along to take care Of"Paul."
Handy, isn't il?
| Our party tarried over night at the
Island House by invitation of the pro-
prietor, Jacob Rush. 1t was delightfully."-
cool and pleasant at the island. There
are many fishermen already there, and
the Island house is hardly large enough
to accommodate.
| Mine host was greatly perpleXed as to
what TO do with them all; but by judi
cious doubling and TRIPPING and cotting,
everybody was in time disposed OF, and
after u nice supper and pleasant even
| ing, natures sweet restorer was sought
and doubtless found. At nine O'Clock
this morning the party went on board
the Jay Cooke. O.d Erie was very calm
and the trip was delightful. Messrs.
Sweny and West Of the Put-iH-Bay House
gave the party most cordial welcome.
No lack OF room here. The very ample
Accommodations afforded by its 400
sleeping rooms and its abundance of all
that makes good cheer, leaves nothing
to wish for. A sumptuous dinner has
been served and the eXcursionists are
out in little parties of congenial souls
enjoying the lnvigorating air, the bright
sunshine and the views charming to look
upon. just opposite this house is s'Gib-
eralter," "Jay Cookies summer residence.
This property is tomorrow to be sold at
bankrupt sale. Jay visited it yesterday
and took a last lingering look ut all its
beauties. We have had half mind to
bid off "Giberalter," but learning that
Joseph Kinsey was coveting Lhe spot,
concluded not to bid against him.
On this first visit to Put-in-Bay, we
have been most agreeabiy surprised.
There is so much more to interest and
amuse and delight than was anticipated.
The island is really charming spot,
and Ohioans need not seek places lar
ther away, when here is everything
needed to make a summer enjoyable,
| hn fart nf
can be avoided,
On THE WAY, May %.
Last night our party were invited to a
ten-o'clock supper at the Bebee House
and accepted. The inner man really
needed nothing more after the nice tea
served by Messrs. Sweeney & West;
however, the tables were SO tastelully
and temptingly weighted that full JUS
tice was done to the feast.
Those who love to trip the light fantas-
tic toe did so to their hearts content at
the Put-in-Bay House last night, rumor
says; but we being soberly inclined and
full OF years, went early to bed and early
rose to see the glorious sunrise of to-day.
The air was balmy, the lake smooth, and
all the surroundings looking just lovely
enough to make one feel at peace with
all the world. At half-past seven the
excursionists were again on the lake,
homeward bound. AT Sandusky, break.
fast was served at the West House. The
proprietor boasts that no QUE can bring
forth such morning meal as himself,
and Judging from the excellence and va
riety OF that placed before the guests to-
day, we are inclined to indorse his as
sertion.
At Sandusky the palace cars awaited
| us, and the train is making over u mile q
minute. The day is excessively warm,
and we recall the delightful GOODNESS OF.
the island yesterday, longing for other
such days OF comfort and pleasure.
| We dined at Bellefontaine ut the Bran
ham House, which was universally pro-
nounoed to be the best railroad restau.
| rant in the wide, wide world.
We are nearing Cincinnati, and shall
arrive one hour ahead Of time. Who
could ask moreP The excursion has
been most satisfactory to all. Much OF
it's success is due to the admirable tact
Of j. #. Mack, ESQ.,, of the Sandusky
Register, who was made master of cere-
monies, and who proved himself to be
the right man in the right place. In this
good work Mr.. Mack was aided and
abetted by his wife most successfully.
We must not fail to mention that we
were also accompanied by w. I'll. Brim-