Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-23
sUmmER OUTTNGs.


Fine Nay EveryVVhere-Laxge Far.
ties Go TO Mystic Hsland-ThOse Who
Go to Glen Island TO-Day-Tr1nAty
Chapel at Pavs0n Park-M0OR1fghE
Sail Last Evening.
Another fine day was Added te the list yes-
terday and summer outings were as pleasant
as ever. Everything looked fresh and bright
after the hard ducking of Tuesday anal the
waters had new snap and sparkle that was
especially delightful. The weather was cool
and pleasant all through the day and towards
evening it was really very chilly upon the
Sound.
MYSTIC ISLAND.
The steamer Elm City made another trip
to Mystic Island yesterday and the large par
| ty aboard enjoyed the sail and stay at the is
land as much as they could enjoy anything.
Among the thousand or more on the boat
were many of the pensioners of the st. John
R.C.) church and large delegations from the
T. A. B. societies of this city. Meriden and
Wallingford, who were bound to the island
| to participate in and enjoy the festivities of
l the field day of the Connecticut 7. A. union.
| A large party from New London was also
1 on the beautiful island and the two parties
| mingled to enjoy themselves in the most
brotherly and friendly fashion. The sail
home was the best part of the days trip and
| those who were fortunate enough to get q
| taste of the excellent shore dinner there look
i ed and felt as happy as newly Hedged alder
| men. The place Is noted for its elegancles
and the dinners are always at the top OF the
| list. Dancing was entered into with great
spirit by the young people and everything for
| comfort and convenience was afforded the
| crowds. The executive committee were
Michael Fahy, David O'DonneH, Robert
| Keating, John Reynolds, John E. MOZART
| land, B. j. Dillon, B. E. Lynch, Peter Lynch,
Thomas McQueensy, Robert Mcdonald, John
| Shaughnessy, James F. Guncheon and John
Callahan.
/ Among those at the island were Rev.
Fathers Bray, Sullivan and Dolan, James P.
4 Bree, PRESIDENT of the Connections 7. A.
union, Michael Fahy and family, Mrs. Philip
Reilly and family, Mrs. Bernard Reilly,
1 Mrs. John Too1e and family, Robert Keat-
ing and family, John Reynolds and family,
Michael Reynolds, Miss Margaret Reynolds,
| Miss Mary Ann Reynolds, Miss Sarah
Reynolds, Captain Thomas O'Brien,
James Fitzgerald, Thomas Hyland, Patrick
Quinn, B. E. Lynch, David O'Donnell,
James F. Guncheon and wife, Thomas Mo-
Queeney, James Kelly, Mrs. G. Flynn and
| family, James CAVITY, John j. Brennan, M.
F. Kelley and wife, John Shsughnessy, Prof
John Hughes, Joseph Reilly and wife.
TRINITY CHAPEL TO PAwsoN PARK.
Among the many parties at Pawson Park
Yesterday were large numbers from the Sun
1 day school of George street Trinity chapel,
| which held its annual excur sion there yes
4 terday. The day was spent by the young
people in all sorts of amusing games and the
| grounds took on new life and brightness
from the many happy faces ind frolicking
children. All expenses were paid by Mrs.
1 Joseph E. Sheffield, who made her yearly
4 gift to the school in this form The happy
1 people had delightful time ard appreciated
Mrs. ShefheId's munifcence to the highest
degree.
The committee were Samuel Morris, NJ. A.
4 Shepherd and John Carnow. Among those
there were: Rev. Q. 81. Coupe, party of
ladies from the Old Ladies' Home on George
street. Misses E. Y. Enans, H. A. Evans,
Luella Shepherd, Louisa Wagner, Maggie
Morris, Katie Clifford, Jennie Fletcher,
/ Mabel Allen, Annie McCusn, Emma Shep-
May Smith, Florence Smith, May Rohr,
Rosie Adams, Eva Dean, Rosie Rohr, Carrie
Hart, Lulu Curnow, Edith Wagner, Hattie
| Curnow, Mrs. Duncan and family, Mrs. j.
Rudolph and family, Mrs. K. Moncher and
family, Captain M. A. Shepherd and family,
/ Mrs. s. Morris and family.
GLEN ISLAND TODAY.
A large party will sail to Starin's beautiful
gem of the Sound to-day. Many small par
ties, among whom are the K. o. J. society,
division No. Q, A. o. H., the st. Vincent de
Paul society and the Columbus and Elm
City lodges of Good Fellows have already
made arrangements to go. Excellent dance
music has been engaged and everything is
said to be in tip top order for the excursion.
The beautiful island is now in all its glory
and the crowds who visit are delighted with
l the beauties of the place. The band con-
certs there are among the finest given at any
] resort and some consider them equal to those
at Mahattan Beach. A most enjoyable day
| is in store for everyone who goes.
HoLcoMB BROTHERS EMPLOYEES.
The little steamer IYernia took large num-
Der of the workmen at Holcomb Brothers
factory for sail on the~Sound yesterday. A
most enjoyable time was had, and the boat
stopped for some time at Pawsop Park.
1 MOONLIGHT SAIL.
The Knights of Pythiss were taken on q
| moonlight sail last night by the Margaret.
The evening was somewhat cool, but the
crowd were all all warm and didn't mind the
breezes a bit. find sail about the harbor
and Sound was enjoyed, and the many fair
ones with the Knights thought it perfectly
delightful to be on the water in the dark.