Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-18
Monday, August IS, 1884.
WRSTHAYEN NOTES.

DVveners By the Sea - Recreation
 Among she COttagers-PersOna1 Jof-
 tings-A Gala Occasion Given by the
 Beach HOuse-A Brilliant Affair
 Many Guests From the City and
 Abroad = Large Party From East-
 hampton, Mass.
 MT. G. W. Benham, of Waterbury, and Mir. J. Futile, of Torrington, are occupying cottage in Oriental Park, Park avenue side.
 Dr. Nettleton, the dentist, of New Haven, is occupying one of Capt. Wilkins cottages on the upper end of Beach street.
 The summer residents of Oriental Park en- joyed a rich treat last Friday through the generosity of one of their number, Geo. w. Pettis, Esq, who hired Capt. Futile and his sharpie to take them on an excursion to Pawson Park. There were thirty-fve in the party, including children. They took along refreshments and enjoyed an excellent repast at the Park. They made a landing at Short Beach and stayed short time, and then took sail around Thimble Islands. All report having splendid time, and unite in thank ing Mir. Pettis for generosity in furnishing transportation for them.
 There was another large assembly at Howes' skating rink last Friday evening. Miss Nettie Perkins and Master Bertie Hen- dricks gave an exhibition on the rollers and fairly captivated the large assembly by their attractive and intricate movements on the skates, and all united in saying that it was the prettiest exhibition in the art ever given at the shore. There was a large number of expert skaters from this city and the bor- ough Among the number we noticed Lillie Emery, Miss Lamb, Nellie Aekrill, Miss Aldrich, Fanny Perkins, Fred and Cliff Perkins, Fred Sperry, Lincoln Hayward, I, H. Mcdonald, MT. Baker, MT. Gill and Charles Nash. Miss Lola Ruggles, of Bridge port, an artistic skater, will give an exhibi- tion this evening at the rink. She is one ot Bridgeport's most graceful skaters, and will, no doubt, draw another large crowd. MT. Howes and his genial rink manager, Charles Card, preserved excellent order and are highly complimented for their excellent management.
 Dr. Barnett, Lawyer c. K. Bush and Rev. MT. Streibert went on fishing excursion last Thursday after the little b1uefsh. For fur ther information inquire of any one of the trio and they will no doubt tell what success they Ind.
 Miss Marian Clowater returned from Nor ristown, N B., Saturday. She has been on visit to her parents at the above place and she is welcomed back by host of friends, and is sojourning at MT. B. B. Savage's on George street.
 Mrs Gillespie and two daughters of Center street, left the 20th of last month for tou1 of England and Scotland.
 On Saturday one of the largest parties of the season visited the shore-a party from Easthampton, Mass. There were seven car loads of them The excursion was given by temperance organization. Many of the party had visited Savin Rock on a previous picnic from Easthampton. They circulated about the shore, taking in all the sights and enjoying the various modes of recreation and amusement afforded and had base ball game in Railroad Grove which excited much sport and considerable applause was given the best plays.
 Among the guests at the Beach House is MT. William Dunbar, of Bristol, Conn.,, the manufacturer of clock springs The Dun bar springs have been for many years very acceptable goods in the market. Mr. Dun bar, who was member of the Legislature of 1880, has stopped at the Beach House 1n past seasons and is making stay of about 8 month this season with family, while his l brothers, Edward and Winthrop, also en gagged in the business, arrived at the same place Saturday to stay afewidays. Their spring | shops were started many years ago by theil father, the late B. L. Dunbar.
 A large circle of friends will rejoice to learn of the continued improvement of Mrs Samuel L. Marsden, who has been seriously i'll for quite number of weeks. Her i'm provement in health gives fair promise oi her recovery. Mir. and Mrs. Marsden are now occupying the cottage on Beach street at the foot of the main road to the shore. MT. Mallett, the popular hardware mer- chant on Chapel street, this city, is occupy ing one of the Marsden cottages at the shore. THE BEACH HOUSE ASSEMBLY.