Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-08-10
An EXCURSION.
(Reported for the Beacon.)

NRtpoibeu ioE the DSAcDn
Messrs. Editors Among the socials Civ
en- for the entertainment and recreation If
youth, and as diversion from the daily
routine Of business lie, by those who have
already neared life's meridian, the sailing
party given by the Capt o. G. Hayden, Of
the police boat Bessie Jones, remains yet
70 be surpassed: and, indeed, the writer
feels that he is at liberty TO say that ii will
not be surpassed by any entertainment of
its kind in the near future OF all that is
necessary TO make up pleasant time moth
favored the occasion while ROlus, as il
pleased with the company and Informed
Of its point Of destination. opened his pris
ons and sent gracious North East breeze
to wait the happy crowd Colonial Beach,
the predetermined goal. The intermingled
gallant youth and still more gentle sex,
dressed in seafaring costumes, and all Of
an extraordinary loquacious kind, made il
pleasant for all, while the whole was grac-
ed by the presence of the polished and el.
egant looking Chesterfield captain. August
End, was selected for the excursion and at
the appointed hour, s a. m, the Bessie
rounded TO the Charles county shore to
take off the first section of the company,
many Of whom unfortunately missed the
great feast. If however, the unfortunate
ones doubted the efficiency of the officers
to man a vessel or the capacity of those
giving the entertainment 10 properly man.
age it, we, the more fortunate ones, must
vindicate all concerned, by saying that in
our experience a more skillful complement
of sailors we never met, and all will up
hold the fact that the management Of the
affair was perfect success. After taking
aboard the party from Charles, the boat
then returned TO Chaptico wharf, to the ST.
Mary's contingent who evidenced their ap.
probation of their bids, by their presence
for the delightful trip. After getting all
aboard, the vessel with all sails spread and
flags flying, ploughed the rolling pillows of
the Wicomico, while the roaring sound OF
the ships Prov, together with the flaming
spray. reminded many of the power Of the
invisible though beneficent agent. Nor
was the diversity of scenery which present
ed itself to the eye wanting in grandeur
and beauty. Looking out into space, until
vision was lost in infnity, an extensive
area of both land and water could be thor.
Oughly scanned and at glance could be
viewed large portions of Charles and ST
MarY's counties, covered with the verdant
foliage of Natures design, while far in the
distance and across the Potomac could be
seen the bold cliffs on the Virginia shore,
and the surrounding country covered by
sky cOlored atmosphere similar to that
overhead. The pleasure of the company
during the sail is beyond description. At
ter grand sail of 81 hours the Beach was
reached. Dinner was then served aboard
the boat. Formally was dispensed with,
and the top of the cabin was used for Ia
BILE, and upon it were spread the bountiful
supplies, and so many were the luxuries
that made up the table and such was the
attraction that numbers collected on shore
and watched progress aboard, while others
more curious still sailed around the boat
and eyed the guests as they enjoyed their
hearty repast and wondered from whence
such merry party came. When dinner
was finished lively chat was going on
when the arrival Of the excursion steamer
made all seek the shore, there each and
every one to enjoy himself in the graceful
tip of tie fantastic toe,or in promenade,
or any other amusement that he felt inclin-
of all, and nearly every amusement that
the place afforded was participated in by
the company. About sunset the party col
lected and boarded the schooner which
few minutes later embarked for Chaptico
wharf carrying the highly gratified COM
pany, who with profuse commentators
discussed the pleasures and incidents of the
past day. Il sail no less enjoyable than
the morning trip was experienced, the lat
er part of which was favored by the gentle
rays OF the silyery moon which half lighted
the orb At IL 80, p. m. the wharf was
reached and after hearty shaking of hands
and thanking the generous Captain for his
kindness and hospitality and also the off
GERS of the vessel for their attention tn the
wants and comforts of theparty, the whole
crowd returned homeward, hoping that In
the near future ii would be their privilege
o second time to be the guests of the Bessie /
Jones and the recipients Of the Captains
hospitality. b. G. w.