New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-12
SEEKING PLEASURE UP THE SOUND.

SEEKING PLEASURE UP THE SOUND.
THE ATTRACTIONS CT GLEN ISLAND THE SAIL AND
THE CLAMBAKE
"Wte re's the rest Of the family J" the rather
pert and personal inquiry that greeted a TRIBUNE
reporter from O mischievous voice in base
ment window. as he hurried to catch the
energetic little steamer ST. Nicholas, which lay
ut JEWELS Wharf, Brooklyn, yesterday, putting
under full load of passengers Once aboard the
boat he was struck by the prOprietv of the query
for nearly every one else had apparently brought
lie family. The st. Nicholas justified her title
as the namesake of the patron saint Of
children, and the little folks had charmed
existence for a few hours, watching the eyer-chang
ing shores, with vstas of blue water between
dotted with all manner of craft. Still the babies
were not Overwhelmingly in the ascendant
and walk through the boat to-
gether with the stray bits OF CONVEX
saton overheard, showed that good many young
adults and middle-aged people, former patrons of
Coney Island and Ro, kaway Beach, had taken to
The new reiort with decided favor.
About 23O D. III. a brisk shower came up from the
west lasting for over an hour after which the sky
cleared the breeze blew freshly or the pleasure
seekers, and faces frightened up imme1i-
atey. During the rain the people
found pleasure in watching the groups
in the various pleasure grounds along the East
River ana the Sound. they hurried 10 places Of
shelter. stood huddled urder rocks, trees and
other places which furnished refuge from the rain.
Hundreds Of persons were in bathing at the time.
and eroyea the Crauitous shOwer-batn to the
fullest extent shudder ran through the passen-
gers as they passed the wreck of the Seavanhasa
on the Sunken Meadow. One OF her boilers Is now
completely ont Of the wafer. After passing
through Hell Gate. and between the grassy
slopes of Forts SCHUYLER and Taylor. the pleasure
seeker finds himself IN charming group Of Islands,
hcwdering TO one unfamiliar with them however,
as he fanocs each one must be the one 20 which lie
is destined.
up at the pier of the new pleasure resort It is
musical name S.aria's Glen Island. and il Is n mu-
seal Place also. chime of bells on the
rvcs, and as the passengers Gisembark
they are enticed TO the pretty dancing pavilion By
Gu tie boats Of tie company. Hungry people
instnctively find their way 10 the Rhode
Island clam bake pavilion. where a prodigal
fruit is furnished. Hiram y. Maxtie!d, the veteran
caterer IL claree, led Tie reporter TO
where the clam bake was in progress, sew
eral bushels of the clans lying IN two
large circles of heated stones. covered with savory
seaweed. Sweet potatoes and green corn VIII soon
add the relish Of this famed product OF Narragan-
sett Bay. Opposite the g lam bake IN the same 3uid-
ing ~ q cafe, and above - IN open DaicohY'
where one may sit and enjoy Ire view.
A. A Patterson one OF Mr. Starns agents, said that
during TINS week platform twenty feet wide
would be built around the =, clubhouse
for dining purposes There will also be
erected shorty Chinese pagoda on
the rocky point near by, where the
chime Of bells viii lie placed. The sound of the
bells whore they now are IA the clubhouse IS felt
too fcrcibly by persons with sensitive ears. Bath
lighthouses for iad!3s and gentlemen Will soon be
bullt and a sprin aboard for the Use OF those wnO
e. JOY deep diving.
Patronage was pretty fairly divided yesterday be-
tween the dancing pavilion, the billiard aud bowl
ing rooms and the boathouse. TO a large share OF
the people, however, the trees, tire uudu-
lating green lawn the strips Cf Hover
beds and above all. the beautiful
view fo,Dd about were the chief attractions These
people took their Sunday recreation in quiet way
They seemed fairly to drink IN the beauty 0I tie
scene and .Or a moment lose the dust and heat Of
city lie in sweet forgctfulness.
Mr. StlUn at the island yesterday, looking al
ter the interests of MS patrons aud seemingly shar-
| ing the enjoyment CT everyone
| Four trips were made 10 GeA island yesterday,
| and about 900 persons were carried gu tie two
| boats the Lsura u. SJarin and 1T. Nlc5oas. \
! large number did not return III tho O'Clock
| boat IN the evening, but more took
! lie Sound and East River the boats were greeted
| cfren Iy the three "toots" of the courtesy
/ salute from various crafts from a Sound
! steamer TO tiny shr:li-vo'ced steam
! Yacht. All along the East River tie
| Iiers were devoted to swarms OF swimIners or
crowds OF people VINO gathered at the eDos OF the
wAarves to Ga ch the breeze ana watch the le,urn-
NJ steamers