The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-10-02

The bathing is very Objectionable here.
The undertow 10 30 strong that one il
obliged to hold to ropes and lis only at
certain hours, when the bathman dis.
plays flag, that one may go in with
safety-tho water il very much too cold
also. Az q bathing ground Long Branch
can not compare with Grand Isle. Some
times those who have been used to Cape
May and other places where there is no
undertow, plunge in, not regarding the
remonstrances Of the bathman, but after
they are knocked down few times are
glad to beat hasty retreat.
The drives are delightful. We have
driven as fur as Ocean Grove, where the
famous Methodist camp-meeting ground
is located. The cottages oil the way are
beautiful and handsomely cared for; two
very fine ones are owned by Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" one, presented
to Gen. Grant by Mr.. Morrissey, is COM
Portable looking, but nothing remark
able. Ocean Grove is exceedingly sandy
and can not be SO pleasant as this, which
is bluff shore. We saw many persons
occupying tents, although camp-meeting
was over. They come from distance,
some from Philadelphia, and prefer that
style Of living. The place is entirely un-
der control of the Camp Ground Assoeia-
ton, and the rules are strict and strictly
enforced.
The drives inland are very pleasant,
too, giving one glimpse of pretty farms
and elegant homes, and are much to be
desired whom the winds blow strong and
cold over the ocean.
Mr.. Hoey, Vice President Of Adams Ex-
press Company, owns .. tract of land
little off from the beach, where he has 3
palstial residence, q large park and ex-
quisitely improved grounds. He is kind
enough to permit persons to drive
through his premises every week day and
walk through every day, including Sun
days; thus many are able to enjoy his
generous and judicious outlay of money.
One meets every variety Of equipage,
single, double, four-in-hand teams and
occasionally tandem, many of them
private teams, elegant enough to make
the heart ache with envy.
Long Branch. village is mile or more
back from the coast and is very thrifty,
containing nice stores and churches. The
Episcopal Church is crowded during the
summer-its harvest season, no doubt.
Polo is . popular game here. / should
call it shiny on horseback. A number
of horsemsn take sides and attempt to
knock ball, with mallets, to q certain
point. 1t is exciting to behold, but oh!
the poor horses-what dreadful blows
they get on their shins. Sometimes they
fall down, too, when it is dangerous for
the riders.
A pleasant change is to 60 to the pref
ty little lake and pass a few hours fish
ing, rowing and sailing-then with
whetted appetites sit down to clam
bake under the trees adjoining very
nice hotel. Or, if clans are not prefer
red, oysters and variety bill of fare
may be called for. The CLANS are de-
licious!
Hops are frequently given in the larger
hotels, to which tickets are issued. The
crowded attendance and the elegant
toilettes, to say nothing of the beautiful
ladies, may be compared to the recep-
tions of Comus and Rex in New Orleans.
With many a sigh and deep regret, we
must soon bid adieu to the brightness
and loveliness of Long Branch.
AUNT CHAT.