The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1906-08-01
SUBURBAN PRESS ASSOCIATION
OUTING,

OUTING.
On July 23d the members of the
Suburban Press association and their
ladies left Boston for Hampton. N.
H, on the 8. so a. m. train over the
eastern division of the Boston g Maine
railroad, having been provided with
q. special car through the generosity
of D. J. Flanders, general passenger
agent of the road. On arriving at
Hampton the party boarded the
special trolley cars in waiting, and
was taken through the delightful town
of Hampton to Hampton beach, one of
the most famous resorts on the New
England coast, affording wide sweep
ing ocean view over the smooth, stone
less sand. Here the party received
the glad hand from their old friend,
Robert III. Derrah, the advertising
agent of the company, who in turn
ney, manager of the large Casino,
theatre. two hotels, many up. to date
cottages, and the numerous attractions
at the beach. Col. Phinnev proved
himself prince of entertainers. He
led the party to the spacious dining
room, where luncheon was served
after which they we're all free to
mingle with the crowd of bathers or
stroll along the shore. At IL Is the
specials were again taken for a trip
along the shore. over the famous mile
long pile bridge, then westward, with
ever changing variety of scenery, so
diversified as to be source of con-
slant delight, arriving at Canobie
Lake Park at 2 As p. m.
This is without exception one of the
most picturesque, spacious and natural
pleasure resorts in all New England,
the beaut y of the place being much
improved by artistic flower beds, long
reach of lawn and fine rolled walks.
Each member of the party was furnish
ed with badge by Mr.. Williams,
superintendent of the park, emitting
each to all the privileges of the place.
A sail around the fringed shore of
the delightful lake in the launches
was very much enjoyed, and on the
return dinner was served in the large
restaurant, laid out in the form of a
St. George cross, and under the able
management of Messrs. Graves &
Ramsdell, who also manage the Cano-
bic Lake hotel, a new homelike house,
with some thirty rooms, furnished
and equipped with all the modern ap-
planes, and an ideal place to spend
a day, week or month. After dinner,
a general inspection of the park was
made by the entire delegation. It is
claimed that Canobie Lake Park has
more picnic and organization outings
from all sections than any other
pleasure resort, and there is no won
der, for the grounds are laid out with
the necessary requirements, having a
private grove with a large shelter
tent, and great ball ground, all for
the free and exclusive use of those
who desire seclusion, besides the num-
srous attractions.
Late in the afternoon the specials
were again taken for ride through
the primrose forest to Lawrence,
giving the party good view of the
great Salem race track. At Lawrence
a special Car was attached to the g. 20
train for Boston for the benefit of the
editors, and in this way completed
the most enjoyable outing in the his
tory of the association.
At a meeting of the association a
committee was appointed to tender
the thanks of the association to these
who helped to make our outing so
pleasant. The report of the commit
tee is herewith appended
''For the very enjoyable outing in
which the Suburban Press association
has this day participated, we acknow-
ledge our indebtedness to all who have
in any way promoted or assisted. We
are under special obligations to Dana
J. Flanders, Esq, the general passen-
ger agent of the Boston & Maine rail.
road; D. A. Belden, Esq, president,
and Franklin Woodman, Esq, general
manager of the New Hampshire cleo
trio railways; to Col. W. N. Phinney
of the Casino at Hampton Beach,
whose opportune and appetizing lunch
was as unexpected as it was welcome,
and proved one of the attractions of
the beach; to Messrs. Graves and
Ramsdell of the Canobie Lake hotel
for the first-class dinner served us
there; to Superintendent Williams of
Oanobie park, who gave us carte
blanche to its varied and delightful at
fractions; to r. Fl. Derrah, through
whose efforts this charming outing
was arranged, and under whose di-
rection it was carried out; and to our
Bro. Hovey, whose care and attention
have relieved his associates of all de-
tails. To each and all we return our
sincere thanks"