Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-20
A VACATION TRIP.
Boston & Albany's Annua! AutumnaI
Excursion, Thursday, Oct. 9th.

From Boston. through the most inter-
esting cities of Massachusetts to Albany,
down the historic Hudson river by day
light, with its historic and scenic points
OF interest to New York City, returning
via Fall River Line Steamer.
Who would not he tempted to take such
a journey, combining as it does the most
interesting cities in MasSa chusetts and
New York States; passing through some
of the finest scenery in America. and at
Il time when the weather and all other
conditions will be as nearly perfect for
travelling as it is possible to expect
Such is the annual tour offered by the
Boston & Albany Railroad
The excursion starts Thursday morning,
October eth. and is due TO return either
Saturday. October 18th or Sunday, Octo-
Der, Il. 1t is one of the highest class ex-
cursionS given by any railroad in the
country, and at q time when it will be
most appreciated by those who enjoy
travelling. 1t is exclusive, as the number
of tickets issued will be limited. Every
arrangement will be perfect. There is
nothing cheap about the excursion except
the price, which is the nominal sum OF
s., the cost of an ordinary ticket between
Boston and New York one way.
The conditions under which this eXcur-
sion is given are ideal and can but APP
peal to every lover of travel The time OF
the year is most oppOrtune. The weather
is settled and the golden October sun
shine will make each day per-
iod of full enjoyment. According to
the itinerary the excursion starts
from South Station, Boston. at $50
Thursday morning, October 3. The jour
ney from Boston to Albany will be on one
of the Boston & Albany's luxurious
trains, over one of the finest road-beds in
existence. The traveller will pass through
the great commercial centres of MaSsa-
chusettS, Worcester and Springfield and
through the heart of the famous Berk-
shire Hills where the natural beauty of
the scenery is unrivaled, passing finally
through the Albany Gateway to the
City of Albany, where the train is due AT
2.35 p. NJ. \ representative of the Albany
Chamber of Commerce Will be on the
train to give any information as 10
points of interest in the City of Albany.
TO those who wish to remain over III AL
bany for the day, are many things worth
seeing including the State Capitol, the
handsomest and most elaborate capitol
building of amy state in the Union.
In the event of remaining over night in
Albany. the eXcursioniSt takes the steam
or New York. of the famous Hudson
River Day Line. which leaves Albany at
$50 A. NJ, on Friday. October 10th. If the
traveller prefers he may continue to New
York that same evening by one of the
elegant steamers of the Peoples Evening
Line. Which leaves Albany at p Nj. All
the way down the Hudson River the
scenery is magnificent and rlch IN MS
tGrfc association West Point, the nur-
serv of patriotism and training school for
officers of the United States Army.
Fort Clinton. Fort Putnam, Constitution
Island and such historic emlnenceS dS
Storm King. Cronest. Taurus and Break
npck are some of the points that pre-
sent themselves in rapid succession. be
low West Point the steamer passes the
famous Treason Hill. where Major Andre
was captured, and the region of Sleepy
| Hollow. made famous by Irving. Late IN
| the afternoon. the wonderful Pansades o.
the Hudson come into sight rms Is the
ora ndest point of scenery on the whole
Trim The Palisades have made the Hud-
| son famous. and have caused it to pc
frequently compared in scenery to the
River Rhine.
4 fternoon, Oct 10th. COR if you take the
night line from Albany: on Friday morn
iuc1 the traveller has before MIN ue-
lightful return journey over tne an
| Piver Line. by one of the beautiful steam
ers priscilla" or Puritan, leaving
| Pier No. 10. North River, at p NJ, ana
| arriving in Boston at ~ NJ, eltner on
Saturday or Sunday morning. IL Sne
| traveller arrives in New York on Friday
| morning by the night line from Aloany
he may have two whole days in the Me
| tropolis and still reach Boston within the
| limit OF the ticket. IT, however, TINS
length of time is not sufficient for any
! one. the time of ticket may pc eNtg n..r-.
! by the payment Of - 70 the Fan d.iV ,l
| ordinary ticket is s.. for one way. busi-
ness men and others who wish 70 MAKE
4 longer soiourn in New York, VIII ma IL
greatly to their advantasg 70 ar rhar ~ =,
\
The rrice of the entire journey Is oHly w.
! the anportunity is offered only once each
| wear and The number of tickets is limited.
lie therefore. YOU contemplate taking your
| x-acatiou or can by any means arrange
| 10 he absent for three days, at TINS sea
| son. il would be well to make appneatlon
for tickets as soon as possible. !lekets
will be placed ON sale only at Princlpal
istatiors. and there is no question put tndt
i every ticket available will be taken be-
fore the date set for the excursion.
This excursion ticket Will bs aesGI tsp7.
on any train otIt lof Boston to Albany.
! over the Boston and Albany Road
| during the day of Oet.f9, WITH me
single exception of train No. u, Mhich
IJeaves the South Station at lo.45 A. Nj. 1t
il NOT. therefore, absolutely necessary TO
| take the special train at $50 \. NJ, but
tsl1hurban residents of those nFing even
m a distance from Boston. can leave
| their homes on the morning OF OCT Sth
and Join the main excursion IN Albany,
by taking a later train.
| Remember these three thnss-Ihe cate
of the Excursion is Thursday, Oct stn-
The time the special train leaves South
Station is $50 \. NJ. The price or the
grand tour. Boston-Aibany-NeW YORK
lCity-BoSton. is only 50
| For illustrated circular descriptive OF
the route to be traversed. or any other de-
tails not furnished in this article upon
| which the traveller may wish 10 ne IN
formed call on nearest ticket agent, or
address A. S Hanson. G. T. ~, Boston,
Mass.
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