Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-12
CMTrh'S SIXTH GRAND
EXCURS SION
UP the HUDSON RIVER
TO
West Point,
ON THURSDAY, july 22d.


Leavcs wilmington De-, from =. W. & u. X. R.
Depot at C O'Clock, A. NJ
Accompanied by the CITY CoRNET BAND, Prof.
Elhnger, Leader, by SPECIAL TRAIN OF Cars over
p. W. \ H. and Pennsylvania Railroads TO JERSEY
CITY, arriving there at ~ 20 A NJ. thence by the
SPLENDID STEAMER, ~ NJ. COOK" upthe Hnh-
son tiyer, anoralng fne view Of the most MAG
NIFICENr RIVER SCEHERY IN THE WORLD,
and the following placps Clty of NV York, the
famous Palisades, Yonkers, Hastings, Dohb's Ferry
lrvnglon, suanyside, Che residence of the cele.
brated Washington iryingN Rockland. Piermont.
Tarrytown, Nyack, sing sing, Haverstrnw, Croion
stony Point Light, Peeksklll, Anthony Nose, Fort
Montgomery, and Stopping at WEST POINT.
Passengers can have The opportunity of spending
about two hours In visiting the IT, :. Military ACad-
eny. the grounds adjacent, aud he Cemetery, or
remain the boat and continue up the river rs far
As Storm King Mountain, the last of the Highland
range, 1900 feet In height, -.
When opposite Breakncck Mountain signal will
be given from the steamer, so that all may know
the historic spot from whch the beautiful ballad of
Breaknccs originated.
City at $50, T. NJ taking the special train, and ar
riving home the same evening. Parties so desiring,
can spend the lime in New York city, and Icin The
Excursion OH Its arrival at Jersey city.
TIE TRAIN WILL LEAVE CHESTER AT so
A. NJ
No I'll knts will be sold in Philadephia. lnt par
ties in Wilmington and Chester. having friends
there WHO desire to go can procure tickets them,
3lst and Market Streets, NJ 10, A. NJ
The 4. W. ~ II. i. X. Co., will issue round trim
tickets Ut two-ihrds rates 10 oil holders OF en-
Cursion tickets living sOnth OF Wilmington, by pre-
sentlnE same at their respective stations.
rhc steamer WM COOK" has heeD reiltted this
season at the cost Of Si000O, ami Is now lux
uriously furnished boat. Grand Weber IianO
has been aided To her new furniture.
Her carrying capacity Is $500 people, hut on this
EXCURSION, TO give everybody AMPLE ROOM, not
more than sul VIII be taken on board.
She has large saloon lifted up and used as q res
taurant, which will lie In charge Of competent
Caterer, engaged for this occaslon anu refresh
lnentA served at moderate prices.
Per- uns so desiring, csn remain over IN New York
until Friday or saturday, and return any of the
regular trains. except The Limited Fxpress), by
presenting their FAcuTsOn ticket at the oilice in
The cars used on tins occasion Will he furnished by
the r., ". 4 h. Il. X. Co, and WILL he nrst-class.
The seats will he numbered. and after parties are
seated, checks will he gwen, securing the same
places on their return.
Every effort VIII be made TO render this Excnr-
sion the most respectable pleasant and delightful
OF the season.
FARE FOR THE EXCuRSION, s3.7J
CHILDREN, under Y years of age, 2.2J
Tickets can be procured at the Book Store oi
Houghman. Thomas Il Co., AL Market street. VIII
inlnSlon, Del. ana ai the store of Ii. M. ZoOki 4t
and Market streets, Chester, Pa.
MAKE early application, Il, limited number only
VII he sold
=. T. L. SMITH, Manager
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