The daily gazette., 1878-06-26
Grace Church Excursion.
A DELIGHTFUL RIDE ON MAGNIFI-
CENT STEAMER.

Church excursion to Cape May, it was
the general impression that from 1900 to
1900 persons were aboard. Previous 10
starting those on board crowded along
the shore side and about the gangway,
which, combined with the large crowd on
the wharf and the stream of persons 90
ing about during the last few minutes,
gave rise to the impression that the ex-
cllrslon was unusually large. 1t was not
until the steamer was fairly gunder way
that the actual attendance was only
about nine hundred and fifty.
The steamer started at 7.15 o'clock,
and fully twenty minutes were consumed
in working down the Christiana, the tug
FdtcOn giving tow, and the steamer
working only with the starting bar. On
account of her large size the Republic can
only be worked very slowly and carefully
III the ChIistiana. At the mouth of the
creek the tug cast off her line, the engine
was put into full play, and at 1886 the
steamer headed down the river full tilt
for Cape May. Fort Delaware was reach
ed at S.15; Reedy Island Light at $40,
Ship John Light at 9.37, and Cape May
at 11.45. The morning was fair and
balmy, the breeze light and pleasant, the
water comparatively smooth, and alto
gether the ride down was as pleasant and
delightful as could be imagined. Nothing
occurred to mar the pleasure of the occa-
sion, and the eXcursionists roamed at
will over the magnificent steamer, drink
ing in the inspiring salt air, watching the
various points of interest along the bay
as they were successfully passed, and en-
joying the delightful vocal and instru-
mental music that was provided for their
delectation.
On arriving at the Cape May Landing
everybody went ashore, and while some
remained along the Bay, or explored the
pleasant retreats OF Sea Grove. the ma
jority secured the hacks in waiting and
proceeded to Cape May City, two and
half miles distant. Here they dispersed
amongthe different hotels that were open
most of them going to the Atlantic Hotel
of which Mr.. John McMakin, formerly
of Wilmington, is the manager.
Mr.. McMakin cordially greeted his
Wilmington visitors, and his cheerful
manner and complete accommodations
soon put them at their perfect ease. The
AtlaLtic is now open for the season, and
those of Wilmingtons citizens who pro-
pose spending some of the summer weeks
at the seaside cannot do better than to
place themselves under Mr.. McMakin's
protecting care. His house is fayorably
located on the main street of the city,
close to the beach, and is provided with
gas, hot and cold water, and all other
necessary conveniences. The house is
commodious, and the rates are not pitch
ed up to the extortionate figures of most
seaside hotels, but are reasonable and
proper. Mr.. McMakin gives close at
tention to the affairs of the hotel, and
personally supervises the comfort of his
guests.
AS the steamer was announced to leave
the wharf at 3 o'clock on the return trip,
the excursioniss had but very little time
to spend on the ocean beach. The time
was utilized by glorious bath in the
bounding surf, in which Prof. Fullmer
took the lead, sumptuous dinner at the
Atlantic Hotel, pleasant stroll along
the beach, and then the ride back to the
steamboat pier.
After waiting patiently for the strag-
glers, the boat cast off at ten minutes
past three o'clock, and steamed up the
Delaware Bay. The ride up was even
more delightful than the down trip. The
sea continued smooth, the air balmy,
and the motion of the boat was delicious
As during the down trip the music was
delightful, Beck's famous band perform
ing the programme that was published a
day or two ago in the GAZETTE. In ad-
dition to this treat some splendid vocal
music was given under the leadership of
Prof. Rhoads, the programme being as
follows:
Singing by Ithe Ingleside Quintette,
composed of Messrs. Jas. Coley, II. r.
Trigg, S. r. Smith, n. r. Benson, jrr,
and Geo. Hildreth, with Clarence Shank
as accompanist:
1.-Give me my own native Isle.
2.-Speed Away.
3.-Gold Mirers.
4.-Star Splangled Banner.
5.-Brook Miller's Song.
6.-Home is the word, Boys.
Mrs. S. A. Macallister, the Misses Con-
ner and Messrs. Rhoads, Howell, and
Ogle sang,
Dancing on the Waves.
Danube Waltzes.
When | am near Thee.
Speak as of old.
Mrs. Macallister and Prof. Rhoads sang
a duo, "Oh, come to me-"
Mrs. Macalister sang, "When life is
and Bessie, the Maid of
Dundee"
Mr.. ii. F. Pickles sang "Battle Prayer"
and "The Ivy Green.'
Mr.. Howell sang "The Wagon" and
"Were | a violet"
Prof. Ferd Fullnier presided at the pi-
ano and played 'Iisten to the Mocdng
Bird" with accompaniments.
The musical selections, both vocal and
instrumental, were loudly applauded.
Not the least Of the attractions of the
excursion was the restaurant, where the
excursionists were provided with all the
delicacles of the. season at reasonable
rates.
The steamer arrived at the mouth of
the Christiana, on the recturn at Z o.
clock, but nearly an hour was consumed
in working up to the wharf and turning
around before the landing was accom-
plished.
The excursion throughout was an en-
tire success, financially as well as other
wise. The receipts were quite gratifying
as the boat, through the kindness of Mr..
j. T. Cause and Capt n. r. Benson was
obtained for the Church without any
charges beyond the ordinary running ex-
penses.
From the philadelphia Bulletin.
Copying After Delaware.