Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-10
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Road Commissioners Picnic.

Accepting the Invitation or commissions CT Coleman-A Sail Down the HarbOr- Sea Sickness and Blackfsh-The Lunch | Vote of Thanks.
 On invitation of Road Commissioner Cole man the remaining commissioners, with all
 the attaches of the road department, went on picnic yesterday. The party met at | Coleman's wharf on South Front street, Fair Haven, at o'clock in the morning and 8 half hour later all were aboard of Commissioner 1 Coleman's elegant ''sharpie" and ready for a I sail down the harbor to the ''deep" oyster grounds. A fine breeze was blowing, but on
 nearing the Quinnipiac bridge it was found ! that the draw was out of order and the little steamer Ivernia, with hawser attached, was putting away to swing it of so that the boats | could pass. She finally succeeded, and down | the river went the sharpie and the little I steamer, both passing through Tomlinson's I bridge at about the same time. Soon as the | sharpie and her party reached the harbor Commissioner Coleman stated to those on l board that they were off for day's pleasure, | and he hoped all would enjoy themselves. Going down the harbor MT. Coleman pointed | out the various objects of interest, particular J terests of New Haven and East Haven, which had increased to great extent during the past few years. The fishermen in the party busted themselves in preparing their hooks and lines, so that when the blackfish grounds were reached they would be ready to drop the tempting bait upon the rocky bottom and haul in the b1ackfsh. While these prepara- tions were going on, the hooks of Street In- spector Doyle accidentally caught in Super
 intendent of Parks Andruss' hat and he de-
 clared he had caught the first fish. "A devil
 fish at that" shouted reporter, and this
 pleasant sally brought down the-boat.
 "We have plenty of refreshments aboard,
 gentlemen" said Commissioner Coleman
 land if any are thirsty hungry they will
 find plenty of lemonade and nice new bread
 and butter, with etceteras, forward D The
 sail down the harbor was delightful, although
 one or two of the commissioners felt little
 sea sick from the swell that rolled up from
 the Sound, and at the same time made their
 stomachs turn several complete somersaults.
 On reaching the new lighthouse the
 sick men temporarily deserted the
 ''ship'' and clambering up the rip-raps,
 or rather the piles of rock intended for
 a breakwater were soon chatting with Light
 house Keeper Thompson and his lady in the
 isolated house on Southwest Ledge that in
 dark and foggy nights guides the lonely mari
 ner on his way through the Sound. The rest of the party remained on board, and anchor
 ing off a short distance were soon engaged in
 trying to catch the blackfsh that usually
 abound in our harbor. Some periwinkles
 had been obtained from MT. Ludington's oyster dredging steamer on the way down to
 be used for bait, and also some luscious deep
 water oysters from the same source, which
 were pronounced excellent by all on board
 the sharpie.
 The lines were cast into about six fathoms of water and the sport commenced. The first fish, weighing about half a pound, was
 caught by the Palladium reporter, and a
 cheer went up from those who had been striving for the same honor. The fishing continued for about one hour, when the party expressed themselves satisfied, and call was made for the lighthouse visitors to ''come aboard" They responded, when the anchor was raised and the prov of the boat was turned toward the ''White Settlement" ," where the company were to dine. On the way over the ''catch" was examined and much admired, and flew and short were the prayers they said.'' On reaching the settlement the party were safely landed, and preparations were at once made for din
 ner. The clean, white table cloths were spread on the green grass under the shade benches were improvised and Commissioner Coleman and his assistants were soon busily l l ashore The spread was fine one as every l one testified to, and was eaten with great
 relish. After all had fully satisfied l their hunger the men became boys again, and Jumping with a pole" ''hop, skip and jump'' and other amusements were indulged in for an hour or so. Shortly after 3 o'clock the ''all aboard" was given \ and soon the fine sharpie was again blowing the waters of the harbor. Under the direc- tion of Commissioner Coleman the prov was pointed for West Haven shore and running l to near Kelsey's wharf turn made to- 1 ward the city, keeping close in shore and giv- ing the party an excellent opportunity to view the elegant residences on the West Haven beach, When nearing Belle dock on the return an impromptu meeting was held 1 with Commissioner Chatfeld as president ! and a resolution of thanks to Com ] missioner Coleman for the courtesies extend ed to the party was presented. Short speeches in favor of the resolution were made | by Sidewalk Inspector Mattoon, Commission CT Pond, Commissioner Chatield, Clerk Wal dron, City Surveyor Fowler, the COURIER reporter and others. After a response by | Commissioner Coleman the resolution was l passed unanimously. The party reached | Coleman's dock on their return, about , o'clock, and soon''after took the horse cars \ for the city. It was a most delightful trip ! and heartily enjoyed by all the participants