New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-06
GLEN ISLANDS ATTRACTIONS.


FIVE THOUSAND VISITORS on TIE HOLIDAY-PLEAs
ANT FEATURES or THE REsORT-A TEDIOUS
JOURNEY 10 The CITY.
Glen Island was visited yesterday BY about 5000
people, who woud have pronounced the excursion
thither and the return q pleasant one, had II
not been for the rain in the afternoon. Through
out the morning the steamers Laura NJ. StaTin
and St Nicholas, Of the Starin Line and the Black
bird were throDged wit pie seekers, and
when the Starin left the tOct Of COrtlandt-st. as
late rs p H., she carried Ter full complement of
passengers. Nothing could have been more charm
ing than the sail up tie East River and Sound
The partially Obscured by clouds
and a gentle wind was blowing Those
participating were in the main members Of the bet
ter classes Of society. and. although liquor was to
be obtained the steamer, no drunken men or boys
wero 10 be seen. All appeared intent on
quiet enjoyment The sail by Blackwell's
Island elected considerable bandinage from the
wits Of the party, but when the wreck of the Sea-
wanhaka was neared, general silence ensued that
was not broken until a gradual sweep around
Sunken Meadow shut out the dsmantlcd and fallen
smokestack from view
When Glen Island was reached the scene was an
animated one The resort seemed literally alive, so
densoly was it crowded with sight-seers and pleas
urse seekers. From the wharf TO the clubhouse
pavilion, bowling, billiards aud shooting grounds
the gravel,ed walks were OF insufficient width 10
accommodate the people. and the island police had
all they could do to keep the lawn
cleared. While some vainly sought sequestered
hooks skirted the waters edge, Others hocked to
the dining hall Of the club house and partook OF the
old fashioned Rhode Island clam bake and more
modern fish dinner. Many were attracted to the
pavilion, where there was dancing to lie strains of
a. Al
range also attracted 10 little attention. After beng
satisfied with the beauties and festivities of Glen
Island. many crossed on the miniature ferry to the
adjoining land. whereby the crowd proper was es-
capcd
When he rain came at 4 o'clock few among the
crowd wrre willing to admi; that they had tired of
the islaIs. and the surroundings. but a rush was
made lhrongl the storm for the wharf, and the
Laura NJ. Star1n was taken possession ot without
delay. She headed for the city the Black bI cd
appeared in @glt, and the latter was loaded i'm b,
brief period 10 an extent double the Accommodations
! provided. he scene was ludicrous one. Every
| body was wet aud ont of humor Linen busters
white wais'eoars and straw hats. purchased
| appearance. Few umbrellas were seen.
| aud paras0ls were comparatively useless.
Settles and camp chairs were assigned II the ladies
and children, the HE preservrrs were made 10 do
service rs chars, and still one halt oi the pecple
were Obliged 10 stand. From the rain which ,me
down III sheets. aud the water whici. ran from
| The pass DgeTs clothing. the decks ver,
quickly rendered sloppy. adding very materially
Ia the feeling OF general discomfort. The women
unproyided with chairs found II dIfi ,ui "a maj
tain their footing. and sudden lurch If ,he hoo,
| would be followed by numerous falls m,
rate OF speed OF the Blackoiri on the
return trip was In keeping with th'
| su-ronndngs four hours beng consume,
! IN the run from Glen Islaud 10 Cortsndt.st. T""s.
| OF tie Passengers musicaly inclined heoui,el ths
weary hours by singing I'VE Won't o., Iinra ~ ~ n
| Morning and number o. young ladies on 49,
cabin deck sang, " Home, Swcc, homc.' The las,
boat was made fast mt Pier No Is Size was 49,
In one-haif the time usually consumed ON hko 90