The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-11
SUNDAY OUT OF TOWN.
The Crowds of Pleasure Seekers
and Their Destinations.
SUNSHINE. CLOUDS AND RAIN.


Sundays enjoyed than yesterday by the mass OF
pleasure seekers, who avail themselves OF this
sion to rest ana recreate. The various excursion
steamers loaded 10 the guards with picnic parties
and the great beer gardens tho suburbs overlooked
with humanity representing every nationality. The
atmosphere was dcciously cool, and the overhanging
clouds restrained the heat that would have otherwise
been uncomfortable 1t was day when every man,
woman ana child, who sought pleasure out OF doors
must have iclt iresher pulses bounding in the veins
and an infusion Of new life.
CENTRAL Park.
great number OF people arc in the habit OF taking
their constitutiona" every morning In this popular
place OF resort, and especially Sundays Yester.
day was - exception to the rule, unless It be
that larger multitude than usual availed themselves
Of tho bracina atmosphere Of superb sunrise to
sauuter among the flowers and foliage that line
the broad malls. Early morning in the Park
10 always the most charming period Of the
day. for Is then that the birds arc
singing their sweetest carols and nature exhibits
her richest robe Later, OF course there is gather.
ing OF people who more or less to excite mutual
curiosity, although yesterday the afternoon attend.
ance was sparse, owing 70 the threatening aspect OF
the weather. A goodly number OF vehicles were on
the road and not few horseback riders. that
carayansary keepers tie suburbs had little to
complain Of a large dimnution In their usual Sunday
business
Tho old sands Of Rockaway trodden over by a
multitude Of feet yesterday Tho trains and the boats
took down. good numter OF people, the boats
having perhaps the advantage III point OF
patronage. IL shared yesterday with Coney
sps q an. and dd Ss
best 10 make up in attendance their patrons the
shortcomings Of the weather.
It does not look at all natural or pleasant to SEQ
people walking along the sea beach with umbrellas
scattering OF these unfortunates looking happy
the condition OF the weather would permit them be
with an expression Of melancholy that was painful TO
witness. Down at the point tho IdewIid brought
up pretty fair crowd on her three O'Clock trip,
and some thirty or forty OF the party came
cock OF Rhode Leland Il was success in It's way, At
least one would think SO II they were hungry and
bake was served Mr. BsScock was heard 10 remap
that he had oilcn dishcd up CLANS to gentlemen OF
well known reputation as clam caters, but this party
beat the deck, AZ In thirty minutes ater-they got
work they cleaned up fifty bushels Of CLAIMS, two bar
rels OF oysters fifty punches OF asparagus 100 pounds
OF salmon twenty pairs Of chickens and two barrels OF
Holsters.
UP THE HUDSON.
Few excursions Of the day cxcelled, for genuine
Joyment and for variety and grandeur OF scenery
cauaed those made by the steamers Long Branch anu
Sylvan Dell up the Hudson to Ncwburg. Notwith-
standing tho GOODNESS OF tho atmosphere twelve kegs
OF lager disposed OF on the Branch and with but
one exception all landed in state Of sobricty.
LONG BRANCH.
Some three hundred excursiunsts wero on board
tho Jesse Hoyt, and the sail to Sandy Hook, notwth-
standing the frequent showers, was much enjoyed.
pecled storms from the upper decks to the saloons
but only TO again sock the invgorating brcczes from
their vacated soats at tho temperance Of the
The beach Ct Long Branch presented com
deserted appearance, and the bahcrs and lar
between. Tho more advcnturesone Of the excursion
lists. who were willing 10 forego the protection OF the
hotel piazzas and verandahs, carried pnrasols and
brsllas out not few received occasional wetlng.
- the breakers were IN their grandesg. Coming
In itoni the great ocoan each succeeding appa-
renty towering ABOVE its predecessors, they dashed
tho sandy shore with mighty force, and roarcd II
re Zip BACK 70 XIV YofE was Pleasant, and beau
tifu and radiant rainbow which greeted the oxcur-
mired
THE FISHING RANKS
The enjoyment OF an excursion depends In a great
measure on the state OF tho weather. Nothing could
be truer and no one bo better able appreciate
the TACT than those who lett this CITY yesterday for
trip TO the Fishing Banks. Tho steamer City Point
was boarded BY some hundreds OF pleasure seekers aud
etarted on It's way, very narrowly escaping collision
with little steamer lying at the foot Of Tenth street.
The band ordered aft ana dancing declared TO DO
tho order OF tho hour, when shade OF Terpsichorc!
sh single couple srs rose aoovs the horizon o.
youth and girl looked the for the sea
The passengersthose ut least who able stand
formed ring and watched the dance OF seasckness.
This attempt failed dsastrousiy but late In tho day
eight passengers found with sufficient energy TO
walk through the movements OF the anccrS Arrived oil
Long Branch where hreo or Jour vessels were already
anchored, the City Point made brief halt lines wero
thrown out and an attempt made TO hook lew bass,
porges or black fish. Brt the ish declined to bite A
stop at Sandy Hook was made where all hands went
ashore aud were caught in shower. On tho return
trip the City Pointers wero entertained by clog dances
foats OF cgerdemain and comic songs by an enter.
prsng young man, who afterward passed his hat
around the crowd.
There wcrc about one thousand excursonists on the
Fort Lee boats notwithstanding the rain the people
seemed to enjoy the sail up aud down the river At
Fort Lee, Captain Van elders Park being near
the landing, was well paironizcd No lager to be
had anywhere in Fort Lee, owing to old law lately
revived by the temperance people there and in con-
sequence there considerable dsappon mept among
the lager drinkers. Tho steamboats, Pleasant Valley
ana Fort Loo made many 'rps during inc day. and had
would have enjoyed the hno groves and fresh breezes
OF the bluffs.
UP THE SOUND.
The Seawanhaka made another OF her regular OK
curslons up the East River to Glen Cove, Glen Wood
aud koslyn stopping on the way at Great Neck, City
Island Sands Point and Sea Gin. These excursions
becoming very popular among the plcasurc-lovipg
people OF the metropolis and bid tar to claim the Ions
share OF public patronage during the present summer
The air was cool refreshing aud sum ualna i, sven,
the saloon fore and alt with it's nvgoralipg breath,
caught the resses OF The young ladies' who wore Gayly
furious rate about the heads OF their pretty owners
Among the passengers the utmost joity prevailed.
Laugh and Joke fell quick and last upon
the air, while the gorgeous appointments OF the
saloon were rendered musical by the operate
efforts OF hall a dozen gentlemen and ladies'.
When Blackwcls Island was reached every eye was
strained 20 get good glimpse mt tho convcls. who
wore lounging abou. tho door of tho Penitcnliary.
Great Neck was the first landing place and mere a
great number OF the passengers dscnbarkcd All The
remaining landing places received a goody quota oil
the excursonists.
the wandering portion OF the passen from their
rustic hooks and forced them 10 take shelter
ococ whoe be on up
return to The city, was spent In laughing talking aud