Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-21
High School Excursion.

Visit to Starin's Glen Island-A Large
 Party and Pleasant Trip.
 The annual excursion of the members of the High School and their friends was made Sat urday to Starin's Glen Island, off New Ro- chelle, by the fine boat John H. Starin, Capt. McAlister, and was highly enjoyed. Long before the starting time groups of happy young people made the thoroughfares lead ing to the wharf a lively scene, and many busy scene had been enacted by thoughtful mater familias in stocking the numerous bas- kets which formed feature of the gay in- formal procession. The starting time ar rived with fully three hundred of the joliest, happiest exeursionists At 9:45 the lines were cast of and a commotion of voices told of the recognition of the fact that the boat was en route. A sail of about four hours and half brought the boat to the beautiful island "A lovely and enchanting place." was the universal verdict as the merits of the resort were discussed. The merry chimesSn the palace at the pier rang out their acclaim of welcome. Small parties soon scattered about the beautiful grove, and at selected points regaled themselves from the contents of their well filed baskets, while others re- paired to the large dining hall in charge of Mr. Maxwell the caterer, and his son Charlie, and were served with one of their famous Rhode Island clam bakes, for which MT. M is so noted After the wants of the inner man had been supplied and some were doing the island" many of the excursionists sought the large and elegant dancing pavilion and tripped the light fan tastic toe on the nicely waxed floor to fine music furnished by Stodder's orchestra, of Brooklyn, hired for the season and under the efficient leadership of A. A. Stodder. At last the hour (3:3O p. m.) of departure drew near, and the pleasure seekers reluctantly took their leave of the many attractions and were soon steaming towards home, Captain McA1ister taking them through the channel north of the islands east of Glen Island, which has been buoyed out since the grand complimentary excursion last Thursday By the new route saving of 40 minutes in time and about seven miles in distance is made on the round trip. The homeward bound like the down trip, was enjoyed to the fullest de- gree. Lovers of the dance had abundant opportunity for the enjoyment of this favor 1te pastlme, excellent music and prompting being furnished by Bromley's orchestra, Gen gagged to play for the season on the steamer John H. Starin, while those not interested in this part of the programme enjoyed the de- lightful sea breeze, the beautiful scenery and gorgeous sunset, which was one of unusual splendor Through the careful attention of the officers of the boat not an accident oc- cured, if we except the loss of very fine parasol, which young lady Ca graduate of the High SchooD unwittingly sent sailing in the wake of the steamer when of Milford on the outward bound trip. Louis E. Ryder, caterer, made ample preparations for the oc- casion and received liberal patronage for his department. At TAO p. m. the excursion ists were again at the home dock, we'll satis- fled with the days enjoyment and voting Glen Island most delightful place to picnic at and bestowing many thanks and compliments upon the courteous officers and obliging at tendants of the boat.