Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-09
A Pleasant Affair.

Odd Fellows Glen Island Excursion i'm Aid of the Library.
 The Odd Fellows excursion to Glen Island yesterday by the Starin, in aid of the Odd Fellows library, was highly enjoyed by 8
 large party, including many well known old
 members of the order. The boat left the dock with 800 happy faces on board. The sail to the beautiful island occupied about five hours, and the breezes at the island were in refreshing contrast to the heat of the city. Among the pleasant happenings on board was the disposal of a fine cake made by W. H. Leek. The conundrum was, 'How much does the cake weigh?" and it cost ten cents 8 guess. After sixty three had hazarded an opinion it was found that the cake weighed 10 pounds 13 ounces. The guesses ranged from II pounds to 1000. MT. Adolf Mizhael, of Gerunania Lodge, guessed 10 pounds oz., and MT. John B. Clemmens, of Harmony guessed 10 pounds oz. They having come the nearest they decided to put it up at auc- tion, and s. H. Barnes, of the City Market, was the auctioneer. While he was selling the cake Sheriff Hollis arrested him for selling without license and stopped the sale, but Brother W. W. White went bonds for him and the sale went on. The cake was struck of to W. H. Spock, the carriage man. ufacturer, after a splendid bid. The excur- sion was voted the best of the season and the thanks of all are hereby given to the officers of the boat for their handsome treatment. The officers of the Library association are
 President-samuel ToIles.
 Vice President-Geo N. Moses.
 lsecretary-W. ". White.
 Assistant Secretary-Reuben Rice.
 Librarian-E. G. Miller.
 Executive Committee -Quinnipiac Lodge No. l, W. Frank Peckham Harmony No 5, E. s. Barrett; c. Winans Relief Mo- 36, A. A. Townsend also two at large from the eight Odd Fellow lodges of this city.
 An Excursion Trip.
 Yesterday Messrs. Strong, Barnes, Hart & Go. gave their employees an excursion on. the steam tug Avery and free dinner at Den Mansield's, mouth of the East Haven river. The party sailed to the Thimble Islands, land ing upon one of them, and afterward pro- ceeded up Branford river. to Branford,< and thence returned to Mansfeld's, mouth of the East Haven river. After dinner fishing was indulged in and other recreation. The party report a splendid time, having had no end of pleasure on the trip, and wishing their kind employers long life and happiness. Several of the members of the firm were along on the outward trip and at the dinner. The Coming Reunion of the sixth Com
 nectfcut Volunteers.
 The fourteenth annual reunion of the Sixth c. V will be held at Stamford, Conn.,, on Wednesday, September 14th. The resi- dent members of Go. D of the old Sixth, to- gether with the veterans of the G. A. R., will meet the visiting comrades at the depot on the arrival of the train and escort them to the Town Hall, where suitable rooms will be provided for the business meeting. Dinner will be served in the public hall, which will be free of expense to the visiting veterans and their lady friends. Suitable arrange msnts will be made for conveying the ladies in carriages from the depot to the hall. An address of welcome will be delivered by ex- Gov. Wm. T. Minor. The citizens of the town are uniting their best efforts to make I this reunion of the old Sixth grand success | and no pains will be spared to make the vet ] erans feel that their services at the front are still held in grateful remembrance. Tenth Regiment Memorial to | the PreSident.
 The annual reunion of the Tenth c. Twas 1 held yesterday at Howes' at West Haven 1 shore. The veterans assembled to the num- | ber of one hundred or more. and many l brought their wives and children for the oc- ,asion. The dinner was served by MT. Howes in his accustomed liberal manner and was much enjoyed. Quite number of promi- aent New Haven men were of the party. At he business meeting officers were elected as 'ollows: President, General E. D. s. Coed raar North Haven Yica nrasidants ". H.