Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-08-08


The Niagara Falls Excursion is looking
very promising and the Managers are conf
dent of success. The weather promises settl.
ed fair, and very pleasant excursion and
thoroughly enjoyable day is anticipated.
The ride through the charming country,
through which the railroad passes, will only
be the excelled for sightseeing, by the grand
scenry about the Falls.
Prospect Park is quite resent added at
traction. The Park contains about eleven
acres of original forest, and it embraces the
best views of both the American and Canada
Falls to be obtained on this side of the river
and, besides, views from the river bank below
the Falls tnat are not visible from any other
place. The Excursion party will find in the
Large Pavilion perfect protection from the
elements, with large opportunities for dancing
recitations, singing, etc. Hot and cold water,
and outside refreshment rooms, will be found
to add to the pleasure and convenience of
visitors, without cost.
The Inclined Railway carries visitors to the
edge of thel river below the Falls, where
sublime view of the American Fall can be
had from its base. A passage has beon open
shadow of the Rock behind the American
Fall, as far as their inclination may prompt
and there behold specticle unequalled for
grandeur by any other at present known to
the most intrepid and adventurous explorer
from the hurricane bridge Tin front of Amer
lean Fal) may be seen the spray-cloud.
During the afternoon when the skies are
bright, and the direction of the wind is down
the river, the spectator may behold Marvel
GUS Picture by "Nature's own cunning hand'
in colors of red, orange and violet, reflected
and reflected by the spray-beads of the as
cending cloud.
Guide, ,dressing-room, waterproof and Bath
ing dresses for Ladies and Gentlemen will be
found at the foot of the Railway.
From the foot of the inclined railway will
be found the Ferry to Canada which has been
in operation more than fifty years without
the occurrence of any accident. The view
from the barges while crossing the river Q
esteemed the grandest OF all.
Goat Island divides the American and Can
ada Falls, and Is approached by bridge over
the rapids above the Falls. From the head
of the Island q fine view of the rapids and up
the river may be had.
The Art Gallery embraces several hundred
representations of the most notable scenes of
European and Oriental history, churches, Pal
aces, lakes, rivers, mount aims, naval and land
encounters. etc., etc., all enlarged microscop-
ically, and so arranged that one hundred per-
sons may at the same time be pleasantly oc-
cupied in their examination.
The grounds, fountain and falls will be
lighted every evening, inclemeut weather ex-
cepted, by the largest of Brush's dynomo-
electric machines. Visitors will be afforded
an opportunity of behoding the sublime and
novel effects of the reflected light upon the
water and the electric bow painted upon the
SD ay-clouds of the American fall and its sur
surroundings.
The above is embraced in excursion tickets
which can only be purchased sof the manag-
ers on the train at $1.25. Be sure and fur
nish yourself with these tickets before ar
irving at the Falls, otherwise you will have
to pay full fare.
Mr.. BABCoCK, the ticket agent of the p. &
IN. Y. r. r. has the tickets for sale and in
Informs us that he would carry some with
him, so that they can be obtained of him
without going specially TO the railroad sta
tion.