The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-18
POSTMASTER GENERAL KEYS TOUR.

A DAYS ENJOYMENT IN RHODE tsLAND-cLAx
DINNER AT ROCKY P}INT-ARRANGEMENTs
FOR THE TRIP THROUGH NEW ENGLAND INTO
CANADA AND BACK TO NEW YORK.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
Any NEWPORT. r. T.. July II, 1879.
Postmaster General Key had the pleasure to-day of
eating his first dinner at Rocky Point, where
he entertained by United States Senators An
rich and by Postmasters Brayton, of Providence;
Coggeshall. of Newport; Perrin, Of Pawtucket;
Crowninshied of Central Falls and by United
States Marshal CoRgeshall. Z. H. Roades, collector
or internal revenue, ana other federal oHceholders
of lesser note, and also by number Of prominent
citizens. His Excellency Governor Van Zandt, and
Colonel W. j. Cozzens. of his staff Mr. Rus.
sell Forsyth and Colonel George W. Dresser.
both of New York. and Mr.. c. N. Beach.
of Hartford, we're also present guests. ExSecre-
tary Brstow advertised" to be present but he
did not Join the party. The party accompanying
the Postmaster General comprised Mrs. Key and the
Misses Emma and Kate Key; Mrs. Thomas l.. James,
wife of the New York Postmaster; Mrs. Henry G..
Pearson, wife Of Assistant Postmaster Pearson, of
New York; Mr. William b. Thompson. General
superintendent of Railway Mail Service; Mr.. Charles
Field, Special Agent of the Post Office Department,
tendent OF Railway Mail Service. The guests arrived
at Rocky Point soon after one O'Clock and received
salute as we'll as a cordial welcome.
sAMPLING CLANS. ,-.-
After few moments spent In social conversation
in private parlor the party was escorted to the
dining hall aud were discussing clans, cham.
payne and numerous other articles which had been
prepared for the occasion. Governor Van Zandt had
the hsnor Of escortng Mrs. Key to the table and
senator Anthony had the pleasure Of following with
Mrs. James The guests did not stop for ceremonies,
and the clam shells soon formed a small pyramid
in front of them. the sail from Prov
idence having sharpened their appetites. A
great many pleasant Jokes cracked,
the honors being equally shared by. the
and the entire party, in fact expressed themselves
as being delighted with Rhode Islands famous re-
sort for CLAIMS. After dinner they were escorted
about the place and visited the various points of in-
terest. To the surprise Of many present there
no speeches.
OFF FOR BOSTON.
At three o'clock the party took their steamer for
ton, under the escort Of Mr.. E. s. Tobey,
Jr., of the Boston Post Office. Tomorrow morn.
ing the Postmaster General will hold ins
formal reception at the Postmaster's room. and In
q drive In the suburbs OF Boston. On Saturday the
party will go Lawrence and visit the Pacific Mills,
and will lunch on the same day with Congressmau
Russell, who resides at that place. After returning
to Boston The same day they will proceed to Man.
chester by the-Sea and will spend Sunday with Post
master Tobey, whose summer residence Is located at
that place. On Monday they will take q sail down
the bay upon invitation OF the city and after visit
to Deer Island will leave Boston Monday night
for Portland Augusta. Bangor and st. john
and then returning to Portland pass through the
to Montreal. Quebec Lake Champlain, Lake George.
Saratoga, Albany and New York. The party are
greatly pleased with their visit to Rhode Island.
Postmaster James will join the party In Boston
He would have started with it but for the fact that
his assistant, Mr. Pearson, is in Europe.