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TEMPERANCE REcREATIoN-PIc--Nrc Clifton
House, and the grounds in that neighborlood have
been the OF several romantic plc-nics, ofate
A few days ago the Sisters of Temperance"-an
association of the fair sex, organized tor the pa
tronage of Croton Water,-with splendid band,
went down by one OF the Staten Island boats, and
held a delicious picnic in the weeds near Clifton
House. A shower happening to come on, they
treated to the pazzas Of the Clifton House, and
there for several hours, trpped it on the hight
fantastic toe,' to the inspiring strains of the fine
music of the band-and all sorts ofdances-wallzes
and quadrlles-all except the "Polka," which has
not yet been sufficiently introduced by Korponay
to enable the beautiful Bowery girls to manage al
its intricacles.


Highly delighted with the charming scenery, the
fair slsterhood who would almost tempt one 10
forswear the "sparkling cup" kept up the gay
scene till late in the evening Immense quantities
OF water were consumed, and il IS said, but with
what degree of truth we know not, that some OF
the brethren who went TO keep order were found
in some Of the quiet corners mixing little brandy
with the water-not much, however, only 4
small drop TO keep away colc."


There were probably one hundred in this party,
most OF them very elegantly dressed women, and
some OF them in quite picturesque attire, and every


little group OF two or three, had its basket Of pro-
visions, for the angelic Of the dear creatures
must occasionally patronize the good things of this
earth. They were healthy and good-looklng-
some OF them quite charming, and all full of life,
gayety, and happiness. They may be regarded, or
many Of them at least as the founders OF the elite
Of the next century, but not before.


Before their departure of the ladies made
quite an eloquent speech, thanking the proprietor
Of the Clifton House for his polite attention and
abundant supply Of pure water, and expressive OF
the enjoyment which the party had received in In
haling the fresh air and beholding the magnificent
scenery of the neighborhood. When the boat
loaded with its full freight of youth, beauty and
happiness, moved of, all the ladies of the Hous,
waved an adieu with their handkerchiefs, and the
party on board acknowledged the compliment IL
the inspiring strains of their band, which was heard
as long as they were in sight


Thus closed the pic mic and gala day of the "Sls
ters of Temperance" but the Clifton House, antl
the fine breeze, and the cool shore, and the shady
woods still remain. This Is indeed one of the mos
delightful places to visit on Saturday or Sunday
The house kept in the first style Of excellence By
Pieris, formerly of the Pavilion. You can 60 down
from Whitehall by the boat for a shilling-get IL
the Telegraph in stage for another-ramble
among the woods or on the shore-then at three
or four get comfortable dinner at the house, ano
return to the city in the cool eventide- refreshed
and happy. Just try and see if our description BE-
not correct.