Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-14
EXCURSIONS.
GMlTH'5 SIXTH GRAND
EXCURSION
UP THE HUDSON RIVER
10
West Point,
ON THURSDAY, JULY 22d,

Leaves Wilmington, Del, from p, W. a Il. X, r.
Depot at G O'Clock, A. Nj.
Accompanied by the CITY CoRNET BAND, Prof
Ellnger, Leader, by SPECIAL TRAIN OF Cars over
J. W. b. and Pennsylvania Railroads to JERSEY
CITY, arriving there at 10 % a NJ. thence by the
son tlyer, ntordlng hne view Of the most MAG
NlflCKNr RIVER SCENERY IN THE WORLD,
and the following places Gy Of NeT York the
lrvngton, sunnysde, Che residence OF the cele-
lbrated Washington lrylngl Rockland. Piermont,
stony Point Light, Peekskili, Anthony Nose, Fort
Montgomery, and Stopping at WEST POINT.
Passenger can have the opportunity OF spending
about two hours in visiting the L. H. Military Acad-
eny, the grounds adjacent, and 'he Cemetery, or
remain on the heat and continue up the river as far
as Storm King Mountain, the last OF the Highland
range, 1900 feet in height,
When opposite Breakneck Mountain a signal will
nc gwen from lHe steamer, so that all may know
tue historic spot from which the beautiful ballad Of
Breakneck originated.
Returning down the River, arriving at Jersey
tity at $50 r. M taking the special train, and ar
riving home the same evening. Parties so desiring,
can spend the time in New York City, and jcin me
Excursion on liz arrival at Jersey City.
THE TRAIN WILL LEAVE CHESTER AT $50
A. NJ
No II kets Will be sold in Philadelphia, hut par
Ties In wilmington and Chester having friends
there who desire to 1ocan procure tickets or them
ami have them JON the excursion at the platform,
3st and Market Streets at 10, A. NJ.
The r. w. n b. \. r. Co., will issue round trip
tickets at two-thirds y rates 10 all holders of
curslGn tickets living south OF Wilmington by pre-
senting same at their respective stations
The steamer +" WIN, COOB,n has been RENTED this
season Al the cost Of over 100000 and isnow lux
uriously fDrnlsh boat. A Grand Weber Plano
has been added To her new furniture
Her carrying capacity is $500 people, but on this
Excursion, to give everybody AMPLE ROOM not
more than sO) Will be taken on board.
She has large saloon fitted up and used as a res
taurant, which Will be 10 charge of Il competent
Caterer, engaged for this oecasion, and refresll-
menls served at moderate prices.
Persons so desiring can remain over in New York
Until Friday or saturday, and return on any of the
regular trains except the Limited BxpresF) by
presenting their Excursion ticket at the Office in
Jersey Ci y, and the pas ment of 81 rs additional
The ears used on this occasion will be furnished by
the p, W. Is. X. X. Co., and will be frst-class,
The seats will be numbered, and after parties are
seated, checks will be gwen, securing the same
places on their return.
Every effort Will be made to render this Excur-
son the most respectable, pleasant and delightful
Of the season.
FARE FOR THE EXCURSION, s315
CHILDREN, under l2 years OF age, 2.25
Tickets can be procured at the Bc ok Store of
B0ugllian, Thomas CO., 42l Market street. Will
mngtOu, Del. ami AZ the store of Ii. Nj Zook, 4.h
and Market streets, Chester, Pa.
Make early appiratlon, Al a limited number only
viii he sold
p. r. E. SMITH, Manager.
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