Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-08-08
The Mauoh Chunk aud (sIen Onoko ExcuI
siou.

THE TRIP, YEsrERDAY-A DELIGHTFUL DAY Of REC
REATIoN AND sIGHr-sEEINe-GLEN oNORo AND
TUE swITCHBACK II. R.-THE VISIT TO EACH
Mi. sAGTHs NEW YORK EXCURSION.
The excursion to Mauch Chunk and Glen
Onoko yesterday, was in every respect satisfac-
tory to all connected with it, save Mr.. p. T. E
Smith, the manager. He had labored hard in
lis arrangement, and the successful carrying out
Of the minor details only proved the effective
moss with which his work had been DONE 1t was
only slightly remunerative excursion to him,
In which particular it was better than that Of
last year.
The number OF excursiouists was about 300
about $50 of whom were from Wilmington about
% from LinwOod, near 100 from Chester. and
the remainder from Philadelphia. 1t was 4
highly respectable party, and every one de-
meaned themselves in a becoming manner, II we
except some two or three who drank too much
beer at MAuch Chunk, but who we're orderly
Withal. =
Everything seemed to conspire to the enjoy
ment OF the excursionists. A clearer sky or
balmier atmosphere could not have been select
ed in any day in the year, tho trip itself was re-
lieved OF the tedious delays Incident to excur-
sions and the train drew up at the station at
Mauch Chunk on the minute of eleven tho time
advertised. Mr. Smith had previously tele-
graphed the number on his train and asked fur
ty, one-half to tho Glen and the other half to
the Switchback r. R., alternating in the after
noon-a contingency which Mr.. Smith had pre-
pared for before leaving Wilmington. Each
person WAS put 10 the possession OF printed
slip, which gave full directions and the party
separated without confusion, completed their
inspection OF the sconery, and returned to the
cars in the evening in body, no one, we be-
heve, being left behind Mr. Smith had taken
the further precaution to secure to each mem-
har ~ fIn ~
which they occupied In going-an arrangement
novel in railroad excursions in this part Of the
country but practically demonstrated in utility
and comfort, yesterday. Tbs seats were all
numbered with tags tied to the arms, Tor Wmcn
| checks were given. ..#
or Glen Onoko much might be said but this
| is not the province OF this article. We may say,
| however, that all that has been written of the
| glen fails to portray an adequate conception Of
| it's beauty, or even to impart correct idea OF
| what it is. 0ne must traverse its steep ascents
| and tortuous paths must gaze upon its numer-
ous cascades and stand face to face with the falls
with the air currents which they lmpel RAINING
| the cheek with their cool and refreshing mols-
ture must climb the rocky terraces or scale the
/ the lofty pinnaces OF vision from which roll
away the mountain rangesin the distance must
| commune with nature IN its wildness, before IL
ia possible to realize this additional attraction OF
| the 'Switcherand" OF America. Tue famous Wat
| kins' Glen is more romantic, more easy to ira
| verse and perhaps better defined, but in wild and
/ picturesque beauty it cannot snrpass Glen Onoko
| Sometimes similarity may be detected between
the two, but then il is only slight. They each
possess an interest which the other canuot i'm
i part.
Little or no change is noticeable in the Gravity
| (or Switchback) II. r., from last year. or in the
| scenery which encompasses it. On the occasion
| of this trip the autumn-tinted foliage had not yeI
appeared in crimson and gold and rnsset brown
| change which won d, perhaps, have heightened
the effect OF the scenery. but in its general out.
| line it is much the same and robbed OF some OF
it's interest for this reason. The careful observ'
or finds but little to interest him in the scenery
| OF the SwitchbAck second time, but the ride
over the road ia as invigoating as ever and the
ascent of the planes much an object OF min
gled awe and admiration.
The excursionsts reached home at II so, las
night, tired and sleepy, but thoroughly satisfied
with their trip. They all bestow much praise
upon Mr.. Smith. and regret. with him, that these
excursions are so little appreciated by our people
II may be the last one lie will ever give from
Wilmington but Of this we cannot say posi-
lively
Mr. Smiths New York excursion takes place OF
the 25thof September but Of it more her safter
The tickets will be sold at 30 25 each, l..