The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-20
Editorial Excursion.

Through the invitation Of Theodore
Voorhees,, superintendent of the northern |
division of the Delaware & Hudson |
canal company's railroads, an editorial par
ty passed over their roads and through
Lake George, on Wednesday; from thence |
to Glens Falls. An enjoyable trip was Civ
en- to the party. From Whitehall the route
lay along the banks of Lake Champlain to
conderoga-resching that point at noon.
Although this SPOTS full of historic inter-
est, the party had a limited time for the
examination of old relics, but went imme-
diately aboard the steamer Vermont which
lay at the dock. Here sumptuous dinner
was served, which was greatly enjoyed by
the whole party. The party after dinner
went on board the cars to take them on
the short route of five miles from Lake
Champlain to Lake George, The cars
were open, giving full opportunity to OBJ
serve everything along the line.
On arriving at Lake George the party
embarked on the fine steam Horizon, which
is a substantial craft and excellently fitted
up. Soon after the steamer started upon
its trip through Lake George with its pic
turesque and magnificent scenery which has
often been the subject of the painters PEN
cil-amd scenes of beauty which never
weary the eye. Captain Russell and the
famous Baldwin pointed out the points of
interest along this most beautiful of Ameri-
can lakes, which served to make the jour-
ney through the lake one of great pleasure
and enjoyment. On arriving at Caldwell,
but a short time was afforded to look over
the places of interest, for stage coaches
were in readiness to transport the party to
Gleus Fall, over one of the finest roads in
the country. Along the route was passed
the historic Bloody pond, the Williams
monument, and other points of historic in.
terest.
AT Glens Falls, one Of the most beauti-
full villages in northern New York, but {
brief halt was made, with no time to lool
over the town. The party fr0m RUTLAND
took the train, and, at 0:15, under TIT
courteous care of that model conductor
Charles Woatherly, were landed safely Il
home, after day of great enjoyment.
This excursion WAS editorial, and amoni
wnom were Q. X Williams of the Rutlan'
GLOBE, s. B. Pettengill Of the Rutlan
Herald, George j. Hayles of the Poultne
: Journal, Hon. j. M. Francis of the Tro
=. Times, &. r. Mann of the Albany Arsu'
ID. +. Richie of the Sdrdtogian, Mr.. Wi
: kins OF the Whitehall Times, j. L. McAl
: thur of the Granville Sentinel, besides
s large number of the representatives of til
! Troy, Albany, Tlconderoga and Plattl
/. burgh papers, many of whom were accom-
l. panied by ladies.
); The Delaware and Hudson company d.
= sire to present The pleasures of this rou
g. to the tourist and excursionist. This cor
|. pany have arranged for round tickets fro
T. Rutland at So 90, which can be accor
plished In day, leaving at o'clock a. I
and returning at 0 p. M, or two days CT
be taken for the trip. From Albany, Trt
ie and Schenectady the round tickets a
10 $500.
" 1t is one of the most enjoyable trips
III the United States, and the methods
Go transportation are equal to any in I
country.
The representative of THE GLOBE is l
der obligations to Superintendent Voorh'
and other officials for courteous attention