Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-10
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CMITH'S SMITH GRAND
EXCUR SION
up the HUDSON RIVER
TO
West Point,
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ON THURSDAY, JULY 22d,

Leaves wilmington, Del, from T, W. Il B. R. Il.
Depot at 9 O'Clock, \. II.
Accompanied by the CITY CoRNET BAND, Prof.
Ellinger, Leader, by SPECIAL TRAIN of Cars over
p. w. Y b. and Pennsylvania Railroads to JERSEY
CITY, arriving there at 10 % 4 NJ thence by the
NIFICENr RIVER SCENERY IN THE WORLD,
and the following places; CITY OF Ntw York; the
Irviugton, sunnyside, Qhe residence OF the cele-
bratel Washington iryneJ Rockland. Permont,
Tarrytown, Nyack, Sing sing, Haversraw, Croton,
Montgomery, and stopping at " EST POINT.
Passengers can have the opportunity Of spending
about two hours in visiting the U. y Military Acad
emy, the grounds adjacenr, and he Cemetery, Or
remain on the boat aud continue up the river as far
rs Storm King Mountain, the last OF the Highland
range, 1900 feet in height,
When opposite Breakneck Mountain signal will
he given from the steamer, so That Ill may know
the historic spot from which the beautiful ballad Of
Breakneck originated.
Returning down the River, arriving at Jersey
City at 1885, P. M taking the special train, and
rlving home the same evening. Parties desiring,
can spend the time in New York City and J in the
Excursion on its arrival at Jersey City.
TIE TRAIN WILL LEAVE CHESTER AT G2o
Am.
No Tickets will be sold In Philadelphia, but par
ties IN Wilminpto and Chester, having friends
there who desire to go can procure tickets Tor them,
and have them join the excursion at the platform,
31st and Market streets, at 10, A. M.
The p. W. n b. X. r. Co., will issue round trip
tickets at twothlrds t9) rates to all holders OF en-
cursion tickets living south OF wilmington, by pre-
senting same at their respective stations.
The steamer "WM. COOK, y has been rehtted this
season at the cost of over $4,000, and is now lux
uriously furnished boat. Grand Weber Piano
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 500 will be taken on board,
She has n large saloon fitted up and used as res
taurant, which will he in charge of a competent
Caterer, engaged for this occasion, and refrcsh-
ments served at moderate prices.
PER- ons 50 desiring can remain over In New York
until Friday or SATURDAY, and return on any of the
regular trains, except the Limited Express). by
prest nting their Excursion ticket at the office in
jersey Ci v, and the pay yment OF Sl.25 additional
The cars used on this occasion Will be furnished by
the p, w. Il b. X. X. Co.. and will be first-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-
sion the most respectable pleasant and delightful
of the season.
FARE FOR THE EXCURSION, S3.75
CHILDREN, under ~ years of age, 2.25
Tickets can be procured at the Book store Of
Boughman Thomas Il Co., 42l Market street, VIII
mington, Del. and at the store OF II. M. Zook, ith
and Market Streets Chester, Pa.
Make early application, as Il limited number only
will be Sold
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