Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-07-17
THE PRESS EXCURSION.
The Block Island TrIp-..what eur VI
ttors have said About Us,

The Block Island Trip---whRt cur via
itors have said About Us.
The Vermont Press excursion to Block
Island last week was grand success through
out. Two days of more delightful weather
could not have been selected than were Thurs
day and Friday and az the necessary ar
rangements for the accommodation of the
party numbered about 40 members
Of the association with ladies and invited
guesls-had been amply provided for In adj
vance, both on the route of travel and at
the island, there was nothing 10 mar the
pleasure of the trip. Breakfasting at Palm
er-where Station Agent himself a
Vermonter, won much credit by his prompt
and satisfactory service-the excursionists
reached New London at $3.50 A. NJ, where
the New London steamboat company's com
modious steamer Block Island was in wait
ing, on board which they Immediately en-
barked. The forty mile sail down the hRr-
| Dor aud out upon the bosom-the "heavng"
bosom, as some Of the party soon found it
| Of the broad Atlantic was never more de-
| lightful, fresh breeze tempering the heat
OF the July sun and bellying the sails of the
white-winged craft that dotted the waters in
all directions. Block Island WAS reached at
o'clock p. NJ, and tho party soon found
themselves comfortably quartered at the
Ocean View hotel, one Of the largest, best
the island. The afternoon WAS spent in OK.
ploring the island gathering shells and 9th
ct curiostios upon the beach, and watching
the waves as they broke ia tireless sport up
on the sands
Tho most notable event Of the visit was
the banquet given TO the association and its
guests Thursday evening, in which the pro-
prietor Of the hotel MIR. Nicholas Ball, and
Manager Marden won new honors for them
"a ~. a l.,
ing hall was Handsomely decorated with
flowers and bunting orchestral music lent
its charm to the occasion and the elaborate
cuisine gave evidence OF experienced man
agement aud abundant resources. President
A. N Swain presided over the banqueters,
and in response to his call brief speeches
were made by Justce Miller OF the United
States Supreme Conrt, Gov. Harrison of
Connecticut, Rev. J. G. johnson of New
London, former resident OF Vermont, and
others. Mrs. Gibson of Bellows Falls also
gave a recitation. A telegram received from
the Massachusetts, press association WAS read,
in which an invitation was given for any or
all TO join that body in a visit to Marthas
Vineyard aud Nantucket. The following
despatch WAS presented 10y Hon. q. @. Ben
edct and sent to General Grant ON behalf OF
the association
BLOCK ISLAND, r. l., July 9.
" -
The Vermont Editors and Publishers Association,
amid the festivities Of It's annual reunion, remembers
with deepest sympathy the nations captain aud lead
er in his hours OF suffering and tenders TO him the
united wish and prayer OF its members that relief
aud strength aud heart and hope aud all good things
for this life aud that to come may he yours.
A. N swns, President
At tho close of the banquet n short musical
entertainment was given in the dancing hail.
after which the adjourned annual meeting of
the association was held and the following
officers reported by the committee we're elect
ed for the year ensuing:
President, A. H. futile Of the Rutland Herald;
vice presidents q. q. Benedict Of the Burlington
Free Press aud Il. J. Humphrey OF the Poultuey
journal; recording secretary, George H. Seeck OF
Brattleboro; corresponding Secretary ID, ". Dixon
Of the Vermont Waterman; treasurer &. NJ. Stone
Of the 81. Johnsbury Caledonian; executive commit
tee l.. q. Greene Of the Woodstock Standard d. NJ
Camp OF the Newport Express, II. q. DeWiug Of tue
Montpelier Argus
Friday morning n steam yacht was placed
at the service Of the association and two
hours cruise was enjoyed by many OF the
party, in which they had the rare felicity Of
sighting school of whales. Others of the
party, regardless Of the low temperature OF
the water, sought brief embrace from old
Neptune; and everyone endeayored to get
the most enjoyment possible out Of the all
too. brief time allotted for their stay. After
dinner the party took their departure from
the island, followed by the strains Of "Auld
Lang Syne" from the hotel orchestra. Tho
return trip was scarcely less delightful than
tho going, and the excursionsts returned 10
their several homes apparently unanimous in
the feeling that this years trip had been all
in all the most notable and successful in the
annals of the association.
business meeting Of the association was
held on the steamer, at which some revision
OF the roll of members was made, and a com
mittee appointed to report amendments to
the constitution nj the next meeting. The
following resolutions were also adopted with
cordial unanimty;
Resoiped That recognizing do the courtesies
extended on every hand to our association which
have made this, Its sixteenth annual excursion, 80
eminently pleasant aud enjoyable desire To hear
ty express Our appreciation of all these fayors
First Of all We desire to thank the Central Vermont
railroad, the Connecticut River railroad, the Pas
snmpac railroad, tue Bennington and Rutland rail
road, the New London railroad and the New London
steamboat company for transportation, and all
ayers aud employees OF these various companies for
all the favors aud coureses extended. To Nicholas
Ball. proprietor, aud o. s. Marden manager, of the
Ocean View hotel at Block Island thanks due
and most heartily rendered for the royal entertain
ment provided and for all those attentions which
made our stay at this beautiful resort pleasant and
enjoyable.
the craftsmen Of BrattlebOro, who royalty enter
tanned us during our sojonrn there, and We assure
them that the occasion Will be held In remembrance
as the peasantes aud most enjoyable III the history
Of the association.
hfsotneu, ihA III our recurring president A. N
Swain, we have had faithful officer, able editor
aud true man, equally beloved by the older mon
bers of the association 10 whom he has been
elder brother, aud tue younger members, who look
up 10 hun as to father for counsel aud example. We
wish in this public manner TO express appreeia-
ton Of his faithful service In behalf Of the associa
ton.
Resoioed, That realizing that the pleasure and
oyment of this occasion Is largely due ~ the we'll d
rected efforts of our executive committee, desire
to express TO them our hearty thanks for their ef-
Gent service.
The guests Of the association also held a
meeting of which Judge Yeazey was chair
man and Col Geo. W. Hooker secretary, and
passed vote of thanks TO the association
for the courtesy and attention shown them
during the trip.