Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-18
Glen Island.


 on the Return Trip.
 A grand complimentary excursion was given from this city yesterday no the John H. Starin to the new summer resort, Glen Island, on the Sound, off New Rochelle Mention has heretofore been made of the im- 1 provements which Mir. Starin has been mak- ing on this beautiful and romantic island The fine steamer John H. Starin, as she lay at her wharf yesterday morning, waiting her burden of living freight, her colors gaily fly ing in the morning breeze and looking trim and airy like a bird with pinions ready for flight over the blue, sparkling rippling waters of the bay and the rolling blue expanse of the Sound was temptation of the most in viting kind. especially with such gem of a day. Soon the roads to the Starin wharf were bright gay scene with whirling car riages and groups en route on foot to spend the day on the trip and enjoy the iberality of Mir Starin, whose fleets of steamboats and multitude of other crafts are so well known to New Workers and myriads of the travelling public as an important factor in the maritime and business interests of New York bay and Manhattan Island. At half-past 8, the ap- pointed hour, the streams of arriving guests had ceased, Captain McA1ister and Clerk Van Buren had taken the last of the elegant cards of invitation-over 600 persons being aboard and the Starin moved off gracefully and gaily, beautiful sight, the Howe band, of Bridgeport, eighteen pieces, filling the air with choice selection, and joyousness every where reigning. Directly the air was reso- nant with the saluting whistles of recogni- tion (giving their most festive shrieks in greeting to the Starin as she passed) and the responsive weird, deep toned bass of the Starin-the chorus of steam voices waking up all on board to new sensations of pleasure and adding to the eclat. Eyes sparkled and danced, and radiant faces-a sea of faces fore and aft bespoke lightness of heart and jubilant anticipations. light breeze from the sea was soon flaming the faces of the happy throngs and fiuttering a bright and lustrous ribbon here and there and hum of many voices told of the zest of the occasion. Now here, now there, alert, busy, cheery and welcome, was to be seen MT. Miller, the agent of the line in city, whose service is so widely known and heartily appreciated. The whole party felt personally indebted to him for his care and service. The band descended from giving music in high places, viz, on the hur- ricane deck, to the elegant saloon, where it again continued the performance of it's mis- sion. To take look about is easy except fore and aft, where the sitters are as thick as the sun tints on the waves and it is impolitic to disturb the ladies who enjoying calm,
 ,1uia of 4bofh f71 cfr of coast, or the blue, dancing waters, or per haps are pointing out Milford Stratford or Bridgeport to the interesting girlhood or boy hood about them; or holding tete-a-tete perhaps, with mutual consent agreed Ito talk about the weather" So again to find all the prominent gentlemen on board requires survey of the whole boat from where the gang plank was brought in to the uttermost bounds of the panting, rumbling, trembling, breathing world en- compassed in the bounds of the timbers of the boat; and such survey would suggest taking business mems census. The great majority of the lords of creation on board were from the city, but there were many faces from neighboring towns, of men en- gagged in traffic, trade and the industries. Many of our leading merchants were on board, and in every group was some one of influence in the mercantile, commercial and industrial interests of the city, many of whom have long had recognized and honored place as among our old and substantial busi- ness men.
 The verdant fringed shore of Long Island drew near and nearer. and at about one kbo &ho locality in which Glen Island is situated As was truly remarked by prominent gentle man after a general tour of the island all that had been said in eulogy of the island and it's appointments was than realized. It is a lovely and romantic spot, with fine landscape gardening effects, beautiful pleasure buildings, shaded walks, elegant lawns, with pieces of statuary here and there, and as far as the eye could reach southward and east ward the vision is rewarded with lovely scenic effects In short the island and sur roundings are picturesque from any standpoint. As the boat approached the pier the merry tones of a chime of bells burst upon the air, giving greeting to the sons and daughters of old Connecticut brought by the John H. Starin. All looked to discover whence the harmony proceeded, but the chime was invisible, though located somewhere in the building at the pier-an artistic and decorated structure, the home of the superintendent The bells gave Hail Columbia and other national airs for the delectation of the excursionists as they landed. The boats load were soon wind ing their way over the finely macadamized 1Iye11 4bo formal procession headed for the grand din ing hall, large building, handsome in design and ornamentation. Near it is the beautiful Club House, formerly when the New York Yacht Clubs situated on Mr. Starin's Alpine 1 Grove on the Hudson, and removed by Mr. Starin to it's present location A grand clam 1 bake was served the excursionists, who ate to their hearts content of clans in the she'll | clam chowder, baked blue fish, lobster chicken, ct cetera. The bake was pronounced excellent, and bountiful one in the ex- treme. It was prepared by MT. Maxwell, the Rhode Island caterer, employed for the sea- son. Most of the supplies were from A. 1 Foote & Co. E in this city. The same firm furnished for the great dinner on Wednesday, |
 An hour and half remained, which was spent in rambling about the walks, visiting the elegant dancing pavilion and the fine 1 bowling alley and billiard house on the oppo- l site side of the island, gazing at the fine | house Gin the center of the island, formerly 1 the residence of the Prussian Consul, and l taking in the beauty and attractions of the l place generally. Here boat shot by with | party of New Rochelle oarsmen and ladies, | right from the main land not dis | tant. Eyes were directed to the island l stretching away in front, of on the broad l bosom of the Sound This is David's Island, | and those buildings are the soldiers barracks, | mess room officers quarters, etc. Far in the | distance, on the Long Island side, is Eaton's l Neck, one of the points of note to the navi- gator. Off here on the seats are New Haven | groups quietly surveying the promenading | throngs, or perhaps some manufacturer en- toying siesta after his assault upon the bi- valves. From the dancing pavilion wonder comes the music of the orchestra employed for the season, and the merry hum of voices. | There is large Methodist Sunday school pic kI,z~a E-z Il.