New York Tribune, June 2, 1893

THE PRESIDENT HAS GOOD SPORT.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - FishingTourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - LodgesTourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Hunting : Waterfowl and shorebirdTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - SailingSea -- Finfish - Catch : Drum

THE DAY SPENT IN SHOOTING AND FISHING AT HOG ISLAND.

Cape Charles, Va., June 1. -- After a good night's rest at the Broadwater Clubhouse, the Presidential party arose early this morning and were breakfasting at 6 o'clock, attired in their sporting clothes, ready to make an early start for the north end of Hog Island, where sailboats were in waiting ready to start out for another fishing expedition, but upon arrival the bay was found to be too rough for comfort and it was decided to spend the forenoon along the beach shooting snipe, curlew, and other beach birds, which were flying in small flocks. Having brought their guns and plenty of ammunition along, this sudden change did not retard the sport, and the birds were soon falling, the President killing his share. Mr. Cleveland did not appear to be at all disappointed at the impromptu programme. At 1 o'clock, however, the bay was somewhat smoother, and a fishing expedition was begun at the north end of the island, where the President found such fine sport yesterday.

At 6 o'clock the party hauled in their lines, after catching ten large drumfish, several bluefish and other fish, and spent an hour or two sailing about the bay. The party returned to the clubhouse at 7:45, pleased with the day's sport. An early start will be made to-morrow morning for the southern part of the island, where the entire day will be spent shooting and fishing.