Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-13
Picnics and Excursions.
Ryder's MammOth TrIp-The Sassaeu
 and Other Exeut sIons.

Ryder's dammOth Trtp-The Sassaeus
 and Other Excu, sIOns.
 Ryder's grand excursion to Lyles Beach, Fishers Island, will take place on Saturday of this week and the indications are that it will be one of the largest excursions of the season. MT. Ryder is negotiating for another steamer as he is fearful that one will not &C., commodate the crowd that are going. It is understood that large number from sur rounding towns as far away as Northampton are making preparations to go on the trip. There are 8 few more staterooms that may be secured by early application to MT. Ryder at his confectionery store on Chapel street. The new summer hotel at the beach is beautifully situated on high grounds, and commands fine views of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds, and the Atlantic ocean. In it's construction par ticular regard was made for the comfort of it's guests. The verandas are spacious, and cover nearly an acre of ground; the roamsa for permanent beardsrs are large, airy and well ventilated; the public and private din ing rooms arc very large-open on all sides giving perfect circulation with the wind from any point, and can accommodate one thousand people. From the windows of the hotel fifteen light houses and light ships are constantly visible. Numerous villages, islands, bays and the broad Atlantic ocean, with it's thousands of steamers and sailing craft, may be seen with the naked eye. The manager of this hotel is William H. Greene, formerly quartermaster general of Cennecti- cut, which is a guarantee that the house is well managed.
 The grand midsummer excursion of Wash ington camp No. 1, P. o. s. of A., will take place tomorrow. The excursion will be to OcT,rav T3aaoh kha sEaanoar Elm Gifv Thomas orchestra will furnish music for dancing. A first-class shore dinner will be provided by the proprietors of the beach for 50 cents each person. Tickets for the round trip are onld 75 cents.
 The excursion of the Uniformed Patriarchs of Sassacus encampment will take place on Wednesday of this week by steamer Elm City to New York and sail several miles up the beautiful Hudson river. Those desiring to do so can stop in New York and take the steamer on it's return from the Hudson. The trip will be most enjoyable one and the committee will use their best endeavors to make it such an one as will meet the approval of all who go with them.
 The only moonlight excursion given last season was that of Harmony division, Sons of Temperance Everything was conducted in a manner pleasing to the excellent class of people who patronized it and they will doubt less be glad to learn that the excursion is to be repeated under the same management and rule on Friday evening next. August IT. The steamer Elm City will leave Belle Dock at s p. m., returning at midnight. Thomas full orchestra will be in attendance. The mu- sica1 programme is under the direction of the Bush brothers. Tickets limited as last year to 800 and sold only by members of ths di- vision and Charles E. Harth. E. s., $50 State \ street. They are being rapidly sold, but under no circumstances will the limit be ex- ceeded. Positively no tickets will be st- tainable at the boat or on the dock.
 The annual reunion of the Veteran fire men will take place on Wednesday nextmat Double Beach, where one of 'tAunt Nancys" famous shore dinners will be enjoyed. The veterans will go to the beach in stages pro- vided by Smedley, leaving City Hall at a. m stage will also leave the hall at p. n for the accommodation of those who can not go in the morning. At meeting of the committee on Saturday evening it was found that 125 had already signifed their intention | to participate in the reunion. The commit tee will meet again this evening at Chief Hendricks office, and it is especially desired l that all intending to go who have not done I so shall notify the committee at this meet ing Those intending to go should also se- cure their tickets if possible this evening I