New-York tribune., 1899-06-13
A ROYAL TRIP WEST.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUR FOR
TEACHERS AND THEIR FRIENDS.

THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION TO
MEET AT los ANGELES. CAL.-ALL SORTS
OF DELIGHTFUL SIDE TRIPS EN- ROUTE
1ba last days Of school divided in interest
.or the teachers of New-York. New-Jersey and
pennsylvania. Examinations and commencements
as all the world knows are of as absorbing inter
cs, 10 teachers the sweet girl graduates them
selves But this year there is rival in their af-
factions in the shape of the National Educational
Convention TO be held in Los Angeles. Cal. from
July II 10 a.
For some time past there have been parleyings
and consultations among the teachers to the
best route. the cheapest route, and the route
that would be ths most accommodating in
allowing for individual detours 10 meet friends
or stopovers permitting the tourist to spend
the entire vacation in the West. All doubts
are settled now. and a special train consisting or
a baggage car. Pullman palace. vestibule, sleeping
and observation cars. will start from West Twenty
thjrd-st by way Of the Lehgh Valley Railroad, on
Monday morning July 8, at $40 o'clock with
large number of teachers and their friends
The train will run through to Los Angeles. being
personally conducted all The way by j. +. NC
Cam travelling passenger agent for the Missouri
Pacific. 1t will be remembered that Mr. Mccain Is
the one who conducted the special train 10 the
Federation OF Women's Clubs in Denver year
ago receiving sunstroke at Denver while active
ly looking after the comfort OF his party That
Mr.. MCCann mas quite reCONsTeu VIII pe "OiNO''N
news TO the hundreds Of women who remember
most pleasantly his careful thoughtfulness.
The route from New-York TO Los Angeles will be
by the Lehigh Valley. Grand Trunk and the MIS-
souri, Pacific Line and Rio Grande. This. 1t VIII be
noted takes the passenger through the s~ltzer-
land of America" through Niagara Falls and the
Rocky Mountains. With slight increase IN rates
any who desire may avail themselves OF one or
seven different routes when returning
The tickets will be good for return passage up
10 and including September l. Tickets must be ex-
ecuted at Los Angeles For return passage stop
overs will be allowed within the limit, September T.
at any and all points west of and including Ell
Paso, Trinidad. Pueblo Colorado Springs. Denver.
as we'll at all points on Northern transconu-
mental lines.
ROUND TRIP FOR $50.
That important part Of journey. the rate Is
in this case most satisfactory $50 10 being the price
OF a ticket from New-York to Los Angeles and re-
,,urn This includes the membership ticket Of g.
One double berth twill accommodate two people,
in Pullman sleeping car, s9 in each direction
Where two persons occupy one berth sleeping car
rate is reduced one-half From interior points
the rates will be correspondngly low.
In conversation with Mr.. McCann. II was learned
that although at first arrangements had been
made 10 have a dining car attached 70 the
train the large number in the party and the nu-
nerous stops at various points en- route rendered
a change necessary 1--WE have. therefore" said
Mr. Mccain. arranged to take meals at regular
dining stations and hotels. where ample time VIII
be allowed and good meals provided at an & average @
rate of 80 cents. In addition TO this We VIII nave
buffet service where light lunches can be secured
at pleasure for those who do not wish regular
Baggage should be tagged Royal Special" when
sent TO the station there to be checked to Los An
geles. This will insure baggage being place., on IN
board the train. where free access can be had 10
cuTsion js Srimary for teachers their friends are
cordially invited to take this trip 10 the most In
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SIGHTSEEING ON THE WAY.
At St. Louis stop Of hour and thrty-eight
minutes will be made for inspection OF the railway
station which Will be brilliantly Illuminated Tor
this occasion. At Kansas City stop of three
hours will be In order, and at Pueblo an oppor-
tunity will be given to view the Crystal Palace At
Manitou. Col. a day will be spent in making the
ascent Of Pixies Peak returning in time for dinner
at Manitog: followed by drive through the Garden
a reception VIII be given the party by the Cham-
SIN another day will be occupied In Denver in
Sightseeing. which includes trip around the
an eight-houT Stop on Sunday. July 8 The Nor;
n mon Temple the Tabernace. Assembly Hall ana ana
be among the attractions at this point.
California lines announcing low rates TO all
california points among which Santa Monica
noted for It's surf bathing forestry station and
eon links Redondo. Long Beach, the Chautauqua
Of California; Terminal Island. San Diego, santa
BARBARA, Pasadena, Riverside. Redlands. besides
many mountain camps nesting in the canyons or
he Sierra Madre Mountains reached by trail,
Sosas Sere , trout fishing can be enjoyed only Few
The party will arrive at Los Angeles at p. m
on July H.
Special rates have also been made TO Yosemite
and return.
full tour Of the Yellowstone National Park re-
quires six days and $40 90 This covers all
expenses including railroad fare from Livingston
70 me park and return. lodging, meals. coaches
guides. etc
Berths sections and staterooms will be reserved
IN the order IN which applications are received
Checks should be maze payable 10 any one or the
committee mentioned above.
LOS ANGELES PEOPLE ACTIVE.
The Los Angeles people already active in
making preparations for the entertainment OF the
association The city is 10 appropriate
sum Of money the amount Of which is not yet de-
cided. The executive branch OF the Entertainment
Committee met last week and laid the foundation
OF this work The committee also decided 10 pur-
chase a small crop OF oranges at Glendale, which
the teachers viii be permitted TO harvest and eat
on the spot
During the week Of the National Educational AS
ISOLATION Convention reception will be rendered
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