Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
Barnes Family Reunion.

! At Seaside Park, BridgepOrt-What Was Done and Who Were There-Barnes Enjoying Themselves.
 The seventh annual reunion of the Barnes 1 family was held yesterday at the Sea View Hotel at Seaside Park, Bridgeport. Many ! towns were represented. The first gathering was held seven years ago at Compounce Pond. An old lady's birthday was to be commemo- rated. She was one of the Barnes of the Thimble Islands and Stony Creek. It was a 1 surprise to the venerable lady, and as the outgrowth of this happy occasion have come these very pleasant annual gatherings. That of last year was at Savin Rock. This of yesterday was of an informal character and thought to be equal to any in the past in the enjoyment afforded, and only laekingin point of numerical strength, circumstance great ly owing to the very threatening indications of rain in the morning. Music by the Bris- tol orchestra enlivened the occasion. A fine clambake dinner was served under the pa- viIion attached to the hotel. A throng of people enjoyed the bake, which was very sat- isfactory, both in flavor, quality and quanti- ty, and was abundantly praised. A fine view of Bridgeport harbor and the Park was en- joyed from the pavilion, which is directly on the shore fanking the entrance to the Park, and the shore driveway. After dinner MT. Henry R. Barnes, of Fair Haven, chairman of the executive committee, called the meet ing to order in a happy manner, and called for the nomination of chairman. s. H. Barnes, of the City Market of New Haven, of n~r- ford, for chairman. ssNa excuses, Brother Barnes," greeted his attempts to remain a spectator, and despite his modesty the Ox- ford gentleman was escorted to the chair. He addressed the gathering (which was assem- bled under 8 canvas shelter on short pier projecting beyond the pavilisn) in few desultory but happy remarks, much relished The secretary, Carlyle F. Barnes, of Bristol, next was summoned to the platform Ca chairS and read his annual report From a bundle of letters of regret he read few, one of which was from Willis A. Barnes attorney, Nassau street. New York, who wanted all printed matter connected with the reunion sent on to him; and one from c. P. Barnes & Bro., Louisville, Ky sons of Baptist preacher (Silas Barnes),
 
 of New York, whose father was also 8 Bap- tist preacher. They hoped to attend the 1882 meeting.
 Wallace Barnes, of Bristol, brought for ward tine subject of holding the next annual festival. It was voted to have an annual next year, and the chairman wanted all to bring their uncles, aunts and cousins. The last Wednesday in August was fixed as the time, and High Rock Grove was chosen as the place. Mr. William A. Barnes, of New York, that all written to next year on the reunion subject reply, that the committee might know how many to provide for. and Eh4s save much inconvepience and expense Some remark was made as to securing 2 gen sral reduction of fares next year. The chalF sxpatiated on the desirability Of High Rock 1 Grove, and (being surgeon) promised to be | ;here and set dislocations and reduce frac- ;ures, should any eceRr from falls of High l Rock. 4 deficiency of about $50 was reduc- | ,d by $17, and statement was made of the | mount yet lacking for which the committee vas responsible, On motion of s. H. Barnes was voted that we take up ::nnther collec- ion. Laughtsr-] Tle het went round [ gain, and when the absent members, of re- lowing Seaside Park and P. T. Barnum's returned, it was expected the as- l