Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-08-25
Amore THE THOUSAND ISLANDS.

AmoNG THE THOUSAND ISLANDS.
In British soil-search-Light Excur-
sions on tho st. Lawrence River
new Haveners Who Attended, Etc.
About three hundred persons, the ma
GRITTY of whom were New Haveners, COM
,osed the party that visited the Thousand
stands last week. Just at FIVE minutes
'ast O'Clock on Tuesday morning an ex-
ursion train of seven cars, including three
rooms, moved out of the House.
onic depot bound for journey of some
our hundred miles. The day was a per-
ect one and the bright sun and clear blue
ky spread delightful and pleasant antici-
9ations through the hearts of the excur-
,ionists. The trip was to include all in
Just four days, and the regulation hand
bag or valise, with perhaps few extra
bundles, composed the entire baggage of
zach of the party. Everybody looked
happy and comfortable, and the cool
breezss and perfect ventilation lent a
charm which continued to the end of the
route. A pleasant acquaintance soon de-
veloped among the members of the party
and the chatter of conversation was soon
enlivening and agreeable. In the COM
Portable parlor cars when certain seats had
been assigned and all were engaged, the
spirit of animated communication and
good feeling spread itself everywhere.
The participants were ever reminded OF
the varying scenery along the Housatonic,
Boston and Albany and New York Central
railroads. Along the latter amonster loco.
motive carried the Especial" with its load
of human freight at terrific rate, and fol
some time speed of sixty miles per hour
was continued.
Soon on the Rome, Watertown and Or.
densburgh road, through the high-topped
Berkshire hills to the venerable and his.
torio Hudson, hence through the beautiful,
valley of the Mohawk and Central New
York, the excursionists were rushed along
getting glimpse of some few ranges wesi
Of the Adirondack mountains. An ole
fashioned canal slowly winding it's way
along the line of the river and q typica
boatman driving his team, which crepi
along dragging a raft piled with lumber
were not unfamiliar sights along the
route. The pictures are constantly chang
ing and the ceaseless variation lends
charm to the whole scene of enchanting
beauty.
The excursionists were soon awaiting
arrival at the city of Clayton, where thu
journey by rail is changed to a pleasant
sail on the majestic st. Lawrence to tn,
Thousand Islands. About one hour
pleasant sail brought the party to theil
destination, Alexandria Bay. This triI
By boat, the first of the journey, was mos
delightful, opening by means of an enor
nous search light the many pretty island
clustered about and alive with people.
At Alexandria Bay the three hundred
guests were soon comfortably located a
various hotels. It is worthy of remarl
that there are really few first class hotel
at the islands. Some of the hotels, anon,
them the Crossmon, boast of tolerabl,
good appointments.
The following day was spent on the rive
st. Lawrence and a ramble among tn
many islands afforded splendid opportu
nifty to see the beauties of this famous re
sort. The rapid steamer st. Lawrence
winding among the thickest and most pic
turesque Of these islands, passed the fam
iliar ''Fiddler's Elbow" ''Lost Channel,
echo Point" "Fairy Land" 'sDevil'
Oven" and the popular labyrinth of Cans
dian islands possessed of unsurpasse
charms. There are no less than eightee
hundred isles nestled in the majesti
bosom of the st. Lawrence all of variet
and beauty commanding admiration. I
the evening of the same day followed a
electric search light excursion on a steame
veloped from the darkness by the shiftin
search light and the rapid change fro,
light to darkness and from darkness
light, formed varying picture to be Ion
| remembered. At night these little island
| are fairly alive with lights arranged in far
| tastic shapes.
Bright and early on the following norr
| ing the excursionists were treated to a ga
down the river to the Canadian city
| Kingston, where the st. Lawrence an
| Lake Ontario meet. Kingston is truly
| Canadian town, with it's surrounding an
formidable forts, tall churches and dome
not to forget its forbidding prison.
A ride Of about half hour brings OF
to the latter place, and an opportunity
beholding typical British penitentiary VI
afforded to those of the party who cared
enter. Once within the massive walls OF
begins to realize the horror of the conf
ing atmosphere and surroundings. The
are about five hundred prisoners servin
sentences at present, fifty of whom are lii
convicts. AS compared with an Americs
institution of similar character, Il
British convicts fare much worse. II
cells are dingy affairs, scarcely more TIT
narrow passsgeway; the food is of le
inviting nature, and the prison regulation
| much more severe.
After short visit to an English militia
school and a glimpse at the old fort COZ
handing the river our party left BIRTHS
soil for Alexandria Bay. The next NOR
ing at seven o'clock the start for hon
brought forth many sigh. At abo
1890 p. m. Friday the excursions
reached home full of enthusiastic prai
and pleased with the SUCCESS of the tri
The excursion was under the immedia
management of Mr.. T. E. Peck of the II
geia and Recreation company, assisted
Mr.. Norton of Peck & Bishops firm. T.
success of the enterprise throughout "
largely due to the untiring efforts of N
Peck and Mr.. Morton. whose executi
ability overcame every obstacle that mig
have interfered with the success of the Q
casion. Mr.. Peck Is now arranging an g
cursion to Niagara Falls. The party W
leave here September 6, and if the pa
excursions under this management may
taken as a Criterion, all attending can
promised delightful time. Mr.. Nortt
of Peck & Bishop will have charge
tickets. Among the New daVeners W
visited tho Thousand Islands last we
were:
DR.. and Mrs. Nettleton, DR.. Fred. b
losa, Miss Josie Bellosa, Misses Bessie Al
Nettie Lesserman, Miss K. Mallory, Nj
NJ. Doolittle, W. s. Nettleten, J. T. Be
ham, G. b. Blakeslee, H. G. Lord, Dav
Forbes, g. W. Bromley, J. A. Bromle
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Vishr
W. b. Giddings, Miss Gliding
E. J. Terrell, E. L. Norton and wife, J.
Preston, r. A. Benham, William Gree
wood, John Greenwood, S. B. Law, s.
Allen, Mrs. Allen, Miss E. G. Alis, w.
Peck, E. B. Miller, Miss Miller.
WILL SELL THE BREWERY
The Creditors of the Elm Oh
Brewing Company Refuse to A
cept the Offer of Compromise
The Entire Plant to be Sold
Soon MS Possible.
A meeting of the creditors of the e.
City Brewing company was held in Il
city yesterday, and at this meeting II.
l Schneider tho raoaivar of tho oonoyor