Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-07-06
AT THE WEST SHORE.

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Thursdays Doinxs-Poor Police Pro-
tectiOn-Accidents ON the Road-The
Bakers' Union at the Rock To-Day
shore JottIngs.
There are few places where the bad wealth
or caused more discomfort than at the shore,
where the anticipation of a pleasant summer
day is shared by everyone. As the road
along the shore was made muddy by the
heavy rain fewer teams than usual have been
seen during the past few days.
The Indictment weather caused by the
down pouring rain made tho Rock Thursday
In not very pleasant condition for pic
nickers. In spite of 1t all, however, there
was general influx Of people, bent on
spending the Fourth by the water. The
horse cars carried crowds at every trip and
the company was obliged to run three or
four cars at time. Business among hotel
men and restauratsurs at the shore was good
under the circumstances and many shore
dinners and suppers were served. Saioons
were also patronized by individuals bound 10
be wet inside as well as out. The appear
ance of yesterdays bright sun drew multi
tude of ladies' and children to the Rock to
enjoy the refreshing breeze.
The poor system Of police management at
the Rock has been repeatedly commented on,
and Thursday afforded an illustration of its
working. The Eve officials in citizens attire
were by no means sufficient for handling the
big crowd aud q number of misdemeanors
were suffered without the arrest of the mis-
creants. It 10 to be hoped that hereafter some
means Of police protection will be adopted
for big days which will prove of some avail.
Several tennis courts are In process of COM
pletion at the shore. Mr.. F. M. Adler has
grounds laid out for the sport on Beach
street.
Miss. q. Hatch of the village rendered her
many lady friends lawn party few even
ings ago.
A large tennis court has Just been oomplet.
ed at Brighton Bluff, Merwin's Point.
The. Fourth received its usual ovation
from the Merwin Point residents and ire-
works and festivities in the evening ended
the celebration.
Superintendent Ward of the horse railroad
is arranging o place for establishing COM
munication between the car switch at Savin
Rock and the barn in West Haven. An
Slectric wire and button is to be used.
The Bakers union of this city, which was
obliged to postpone Its contemplated excur-
sion to the Rock Wednesday because of the
weather, will visit the shore to-day. A band
of music will be on hand and summer fes-
tival held In the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds and family, of
West Haven, are making an extended visit
With friends out of town.
Mr.. George Somers of Elm street, West
Haven, has lately returned from his
winter tour. Mr.. Somers travelled far into
the West last winter.
Base ball interest has been awakened
among the West Haveners and in conse-
quence an association has been formed.
The players practice daily and hope to win
fame for their town on the diamond.
Capt. Perkins and large number Of the
New Haven Wheel club paid visit to the
shore on their bicycles Sunday A good
shore dinner prepared the riders for their
homeward spin. Several attempted to ride
to the Rock from the city, making good
time. The best attained thus fer Is seven
teen and one.half minutes.
Black fishing Ia the predominating sport
at Merwins Point just now. The past week
has seen some very successful anglers there.
Rev. NJ. Leonard has opened the stables
adjoining the Savin Rock house.
The fence In front of Rafile's bowling al
ley has been removed. Now that this has
been done the opinion prevails that an en-.
trance should be made In the fence around
the grove on Grove street. The absence OF
an entrance makes It necessary for many to
walk considerable distance unnecss sarily.
The entire side OF the grove is fenced In and
the matter causes considerable comment.
Mrs. N. Hahn and daughter of New York
are guests of Mr.. Rosenberg of Summer
street, Savin Rock.
The Carpenters aud Joiners' union will
spend the 22d of this month at the shore.
The Car tracks on Elm street, West Haven,
are being repaired.
Very few accidents occurred on the Fourth
at the shore. A carriage driven by two young
men colliled with another vehicle on KIM
berry avenue and was badly broken. No one
was injured.
During the afternoon of Thursday young
man on board a Car going to the Rock stepped
between two cars passing at the Kimberly
avenue switch and had mis- leg caught In such
q manner as to injure 1t severely. He was
carried back to the city.
A new shed for stabling has been built adj
joining the 6evin Pooh olub house.
Mr.. DIN Clark has built q fine residence at
Merwin's Point. A large bathing pavilion
adjoins the house.
Mr.. Daniel Bartholomew has rented cot
tage for the summer at the shore.
Miss Lottie Hyde of New Haven Is Ill with
, severe attack of rheumatism.
A party Of Savin Rock and West Haven
young ladies and gentlemen spent Thursday
Vt Msrwin's Point. A tennis tournament was
10 have been held but was postponed because
of Indictment weather.