Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-28
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 Connecticut's drummers were on the wing yesterday, and who could ever gainsay their reputation for driving fat bargaina They bargained for good time. and not even threatenings of wstting from the dark clouds overhead could put their purpose out of joint. At 9:30 in the morning the unap- proaehable sons of the gripsack boarded the steamer Ivernia, which had drawn up to Starin's pier. The boat waited until 10:15 for the Bridgeport delegation and then steam ed for Branford Point with flying colors and hilarious songs. Nays orchestra of Bridge port was feature of the day's enjoyment. It consisted of three banjos and a bass viol and rattled music out by the yard all the way down. Such gems as tsWhat Will My Mother Say to Me?'' ''The Rookaby Waltz" and "Get There, Eli, Polka" were among the zsphyrs which the boat cast into the ocean air.
 Each man had a card in his hat band, two decks having been demolished to decorate the dSummers, and programme of comical characters was worn as. distinguishing badge upon the left breast When the boat drew up to the wharf at the Point most demon like din was. raised by those of the party on shore. Tin horns, cheers, dinner bells, and thezr rattle of B {. huge metallic plate which was struck by an enormous drumstick, sent their belloWings to mingle
 with the whistles from the IEernia and cheers from the jolly passengers. A process sion was formed aud marched from the docks to the Branford Point House, headed by the demoniae instruments of noise in full blast.
 Bountiful bowls of clam choWder were ready for the boys, who had their sppetites
 whetted by their sail down. The lunch was
 demolished and as the happy drummers stepped forth to begin their games the sun n
 broke from the clouds and dispelled all fears of rainy day. The large lawn at the rear of the hotel, where 8 vicious looking
 bull was tied to stake and looked around
 with an air of defiant pride, was captured
 and prepared for the sports.
 First came the 100 yards dash. In this
 were entered A. H. Darlington, F. O. Blanch- ard. ]. S. Lane, c. Fl. Bates, o. H. Leigh,
 Fl. $. Golf, E. g. Graves and G. L. Hopkins.
 The gentlemen spread themselves and wild hurricane swept over the grounds from the impetus of their course. The rrce was won by A. H. Darlington of Naugatuck in 101S seconds. F. O. Blanchard was second.
 The next event was standing broad jump. The knights of the road lined up on each side of the course and kept everyone in roar by their comical jokes and antics. Those who entered were Messrs. Hopkins, Caring ton. Thomas, Golf, Howarth, Brewer and Blanchard. MT. Hopkins jumped 12 feet, ,ac- cording to the judges, and won the contest, breaking the record and a suspender.
 In the running jump the contestants were Hopkins, Howartb, Darlington, Johnson, Andrews and Blanchard. MT. G. I. Hopkins won by jumping 16 feet and inches. A 1it- tie side show was had between Messrs. S. Cote, E. s. Perry, Ben LoyHes and F. Wade. They all took long runs, came up to the line like an Alpine avalanche and forgot to lift their feet at the last moment. MT. Cote was judged winner, however, his jump being 3 feet 711 inches.
 A sack race of 120 feet was then called for. Messrs. Lane, Johnson, Leigh, Thomas and Wade were incased in great canvas bags, leaving nothing but their heads and grimaeing faces visible. They were to start at the sound of pistol, but as none of the harmless individuals present had such an article, they were started by the crack of shiDgle on the posterior exetremities of Mfr. St. John of Danbury. Snap went the shingle, Mir. St. John howled and the five white boys hopped off. The vigorous start of Mir. Wade ended in his rolling down hill, at the bottom of which several of the pretty young ladies stopping at the point were taking in all of the fun. He lost the race, but had a fine time before he came back. The winner was John 5. Lane, who hopped over the course in twenty-one seconds.
 Scarcely had the merriment subsided when five of the queerest animals one ever saw came from behind an srbor. The things seemed to have two bodies and three legs. They ran across the lawn once or twice and then braced themselves for the tree-legged race. They were Thomas and Ste- vens. St. John and Andrews, Hitchcock and Parker, Brooks and Leigh, Blanchard and Lane. Such brotherly love was never seen between two of kind as was seen here. The signal was given and the race began. Messrs. Thomas and Stevens sped along like gazelles and even forgot the plaudits of their social companions as they crossed the line first. St. John and Andrews to see if the pretty wait-. CT girls in the kitchen were looking and so were left in second place.
 But the hit of the day was the tub race The jolly travellers perched upon, the stone wall over the beach and convulsed everyone by their jokes upon one another and the six aquatic animals who were playing with big new washtubs in the water. Even the dig ni6ed summer boArders smiled once in . while as they cast a sidling glance at the frolicking drummers on the beach. Those who endeavored to float in the tubs were Messrs. Bibbins, St. John, Leigh, Johnson, Andrews and Parker. Every time MT. St. John, who weighs something like 375, emp tied the wafer out of his tub and sat in it, 1t would go with him like a stone to the bot tom. He finally turned it over and swam upon it. Mir. Bibbins, of Bridgeport, won the race. A swimming race was then had and here Mr. St. John got his work in. He puffed like porpoise, but came in ahead.
 And then Rome hoWled. The parlors of hotel were raided and the modest seasiders convulsed at the hilsrity of the brass cheek ed frolieksrs The May banjo quartstte elashed their instruments and the grand piano walked all over the parlors in a most Spiritualistic way. The boys gave song or two now and then and everyone joined in the choruses. Every bit of mischief and fun that could be had was tried to the fullest, from lighting the big pile of logs in the large fireplace to getting the loan of the aprons and of the waiter girls in the kitchen. Dinner, which was billed for three o'clock, was late for some reason which sew. eral of the boys know, the girls opened the doors and the hundred and ten hungry prod icals rushed for the loaded tables. And such @ shore dinneri Even drummers who usually want big fat piece of the earth, were satis- fed with this.
 Digestion was not thought of and the air of mirth which prevailed was . sure cure for dyspepsia. Mr. E. S. Perry of New Haven, who was as docile as e lamb to begin with, began to be enthused by the vigorous climate and kept everybody in . roar.
 After the dinner was demolished prizes to the victorious athletes were given at meet ing in the grove They were:
 100 yards dash, an elegant silk umbrella; standing jump, unique article in an antique box; running jump, handsome piece of bric-a-brac; sack race, a flask of wine, vintage of 1841; three-legged race, two Egyptian pots of perfume; tub race, lovely mermaid in modest attire; swimming race, silver match box.
 Witty speeches followed each presentation. The "brick-a- brack, !" huge red brick in a velvet case on which was c. 0. T. A. in gilt letters. and which was to be thrown at the first one in the crowd who got off joke, was received with much merriment and the grove rang with shouts when MT. St. Johns swim ming prize, modest mermaid in tin armor, was shown. The president then presented MT. Harry s. Andrews, the secretary, with 6 general testimonial of respect and apprecia- tion for his efforts in behalf of the organiza- tion. His address was serious and in closing be gave MT. Andrews a velvet case. Upon opening it there lay $100 in $5 gold pieces. The unexpected gift was complete surprise to the secretary and he expressed his grati- tude at this show of friendship in a few well chosen and feeling words.
 President G. Burr Loynes was then pre- ,ented with diamond shirt stud as Q token