Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-08
Excursion Notes,

A very fdrSo eACurSlOu party went LO NeW
 fork, Coney Island and Rockaway on Satur. day on the steamer Columbia. The party was estimated to number over 3,OO0. A train on the Hartford road, which arrived about 8:30 brought large number of excursionists from the several towns between this city and Springfield Another large party came down on the Canal road and took the steamer at Canal dock, while still another came by way of the Derby railroad from the Naugatuck valley. The Florence, Mass, band accom- panied the large party that came down the Canal road and added much to the pleasure of the excursionists both on cars and boat. Quite large number of passengers left the steamer at Twenty third street, New York, and went sight seeing in the metropolis, while others went over the entire route to Coney Island and Rockaway. The company, although large one, was very quiet and or derly, and everybody seemed to enjoy them selves. We are enabled to announce that MT. Ryder will give one more of these popu- lar excursions, say in two or three weeks, and like the last one it will no doubt be lib erally patronized. The steamer reached this city on the return about one o'clock Sunday morning.
 The family excursion to Shelter Island on last Saturday, on the Steamer Elm City, was most delightful one. There were about three hundred and fifty excursionists on board, composed principally of families, and the sail across the Sound was very mnch enjoyed. The steamer touched at Dinah's Rock, where number of the excursionists landed to enjoy an old fashioned Rhode Island clam bake. The Elm City then proceeded to the Manhansett House dock, where the remainder of the party landed and enjoyed the beauties of this To- cality for about three hours. A number of the excursionists enjoyed one of Colonel Rood's excellent dinners at the t.Manhan- sett" and then rambled through the beautiful groves that everywhere abound, or walked along the seashore and gathered the shells thrown up by the sea. 4 more delightful and quiet sea side resort than this cannot be imagined. The Manhansett is beautifully lo- cated on the bluff, and the cool breezes blowing across the bay make it very desira- ble as summer watering place. Colonel Rood, the well known proprietor of the United States Hotel at Hartford, also man ages the Manhansett, which is sufficient guar antee that the house is well kept The gea- tIemanly clerk of the hotel is MT. Arthur Greenwood, a former resident of this city. The steamer Elm City will make another ex- cursion to the same place on Saturday next, and no doubt will have large party.
 The excursion of the season, which in- cludes Martha's Vineyard and Newport, oc- CUTS on Wednesday, August 17th, by steamer Elm City The boat will leave Steamboat Wharf at 10 8. n., arriving at Oak Bluffs at 7 in the evening, where she will remain until Friday morning. From thence she will steam to Newport. where g twelve hours stop will be made, and returning will reach New Haven at o'clock on Saturday morn ing. The fare for the round trip will be $3, and those desiring stateroorns can obtain them for an addi tional charge of from $4 to $5, according to location. Meals will be furnished on board at reasonable rates. Tick cts can be obtained at Peck Bishops, No 219 Chapel street.
 Tomorrow Golden Rule Encampment, I. o.O F., will make it's annual excursion on the Elm City to Yonksrs on the Hudson. This will be one of the finest excuraions of the season. and large party will no doubt accompany the sspatriarchs." The catering win be under excellent management and no pains will be spared to insure the comfort and pleasure of the excursionists
 The steamers Elm City and John H. Stain