Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-06-29
The EXCURSION,


field branch rendered to the citizens of this
place an excursion, at any time they would
name. Accordingly, last week, the eompa-
ny placed at the disposal of committee of
arrangement a train, consisting of four pas
senger coaches, baggage car and engine,
for free ride to Williamsport and back
This being made known, on Thursday morn
ing last, June 23d, about one hundred of
our citizens, with few friends from the VII
cinity and from Curwensvile and the Clear
field COrnet Band, assembled at the depot
and started at $50 q. m. on the proposed
trip, taking on board few friends at
Wallaceton and PhiIipsburg, making in all
party of one hundred and forty persons
Old and young, male and female.
Under the admirable arrangement of Su
perintendcnt J. G. wilkins, Esq, and Dan.
NJ. Woods, Esq, the dispatcher, the party
arrived at Lock Haven, at l,35 p. m. on
time.
On reaching Lock Haven, the excursions
lists left the train and started for the Fallon
and MOntour Hotels.-preceedcd by the
Music-vhere accommodations and refresh
ments were in readiness for thep reception
and entertainment. In due time dinner was
announced, aud, ss all were pretty hungry,
ample justice was done to the rich viands and
many seasonable delicacies that were set be-
fore them. After the repast, sufficient
number of carriages and buggies to accom-
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sights in and around Lock Haven, were
placed at the disposal of the e1cursionists
by Judge Mayer L. 4. Mackcy, Esq, and
Others. On behalf of the party, we tender
these gentlemen, and the citizen. of Lock
Haven generally, the hearty thanks of ALL
for their uniform courtesy and the many
kindncsseS extended. during our brief stay
III their midst.
At 6. SO p. m, the time fer starting, the
c1cursiorists repaired to the depot, and soon
were on their way to " illiamsport, where
they arrived at clock and put up at the
Herdic House. After brief delay, rooms
were assigned to all for the night-thr de
sirable accommodations being impossible at
tie house ny persons attending the L: s.
District Courts, then in session in that city
The toilet being attended to, all repaired TO
the dining room to reircShthc inner man.
Tea over. several hours were spent in pleas
ant social conversation and in promenading,
after which they retired for the night.
On Friday, the excursiOnsts visited the
Herdic Park and Trout Ponds, the public
buildings in the city, and the extensive lum.
bering establishments in the vicinity. In
the evening several hours were passed in
tripping the light fantastic toe to the
merry music This source of amusement
was. however, left principally to the youth
and beauty Of Williamsport-ver few OF the
excursionists feeling inclned to enjoy them
selves in that way, after the fatigue. of the
iay, and on account of the heated state Of
the atmosphere-the mercury having reach
ed the nineties on the afternoon previous.
At an early hour all retired to rest, well sat
sfed with the recreatious and pleasures Of
the day
On Saturday morning at s O'Clock the
party left the Herdic House on the return
rip, stopping a short time at Lock Haven
o once more exchange cougratU lations with
heit, friends at that place. Leaving Lock
Haven, the train arrived at Bellefonte at
II. 35 a. m.-a portion of the party going to
he "Brok erE Eoof House, while other. stop
1ed at the Bach House, where profu
,ion of good things awaited their arrival.
And, in our opinion, (disclaiming all inten-
ion of making invidious distinctions, the
iinner at Bellefonte was the most varied
md the most tasty gotten up repast. enjoy
ID by the e1cursionists throughout their
rip.
At 3 45 p. m, the excursion train left the
lepot at Bcll-fonte. and arrived at Clear
ield at s p. m.-having been detained at
he Intersection to shift the cars and engine
The entire trip was very pleasant one.
Everybody was sociabie, jovial, and enjoyed
hemselves-nothiug having occurred to mar
he anticipated pleasures in the least.
The spirited and cnlivcning music dis
,oursed by the Clearfield Cornet Band re-
ieyed the monotony, and added much to
he enjoyment of the ride. Although new
organization, with but little practice, the
Band acquitted themselves to the satisfac
ion Of our citizens, and received the COM
nendations of many strangers at the several
,laces visited Long may it blow, Is the
-erdct of the friends of the Band.
The thanks of the excursionists are due
o the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for
he use of the cars; to Mr.. Wilkins, the
of the branch roads, and to
Mr.. W. oods, the dispatcher, for the complete
and management of the train
% Mr.. Meadville, the brakesman, for his
inform courtesy to the passengers and to
'Yank, " the engineer. for the care he exer-
Used over his fiery steed' and our safe ar
.ival at home ION time.
And long may the excursion to Williams
port be remembered by all who participated
n its pleasures and associations, either as
passengers, or employees of the Pennsylva-
lia Railroad Company.