St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-09-21
NEW YORK CITY.
Through the Deerfield Valley
HOOSaC fountains.

| AAOSSs~S .
Steamer sail Down the Hudson River
to New York; Back by Steamer and
III ain, all for $500.
The vacation season in New England
| takes new start in the tall of the year.
| The early vacationists have a desire to
secure one more respite from the cares of
business for day or two, and a great
many have made their preparations for
a trip during autumn, when nature
adorns in her most beautiful colors the
| foliage; when the song birds are whist
ling their farewell refrains; when the at
| mosphere is invigorating and healthful
and the orchards are rosy in their display
Ct mellow and ruddy fruit. This is the
| month when the Boston & Maine Rail
| road announces its grand annual New
York Excursion from Boston, on October
9Th, and from Providence, Worcester,
Waltham, Concord, Aver, Fitchburg,
Athol, Gardner, Orange, Millers Falls
and Greenfield, October 5th.
Going from Boston the train passes
through Cambridge, Waltham, Concord
and other beautiful historical towns,
noted for their scenic beauty and their
Fitchburg and Gardner, passing through
a region famed for its pastoral beauty,
| and finally entering into the famed Deer
field Valley. The view from the passing
train is perfect; winding along the course
of the silvery Connecticut, the train
follows towards the lofty mountains
which we are gradually approaching.
We enter the Hoosac Tunnel, and, emerg
ing, Mt. Greylock, overlooking the
town OF North Adams, greets us. Viii
Jamestown, the site OF Williams College
next appears to view, and here the Berk-
shire Hills in all there beauty may be
witnessed to advantage. On we go
through New York State, rushing through
the busy city of Troy, and crossing the
river to Albany. AtAlbany thetrain jour
nev is ended. Embarking youscan stop
over night in Albany and visit the nun1er-
Gus interesting sights and take the Day
Line Steamer sail down the Hudson, or
go down on the night line boats the
same night, viewing the Hudson River
scenery by searchlight and moonlight.
The inspiring and magnificent vision of
the Hudson River flowing calmly and
is perhaps one of the most beautiful land
scape pictures in this country.
The steamer passes Rondout, Kings
ton. Esopus, made famous by Judge
Parker's debut in politics, West Point,
Poughkeepsie, sailing under the noted
bridge, and from the cecks Of the steam
er, you can look up at the remnants of
the Old Palisades; at the cliffs of Dunder
berg and the rocky promontory OF his
toric Stony Point the busy appearance
of the bay is scene worth witnessing
hundreds of craft of every description,
darling back and forth, or weighed at
anchor, while their cargoes are busily
cared for, present a scene wholly I'M
known except to voy ayers IN New York
Bay. The boat docks at Desbrosses
Street and you are in the great. Metro
polls. New York has attractions too
varied to mention land everybody knows
Just what he likes best-some for the
parks: the stores; the theatres; the
museums; or a trip to Coney Island.
You can stop in New York until October
9Th on Boston tickets and until October
7th on other tickets. II you desire, a
stop-over of ten days may be had by
payment of $500 at the Pier Line Office
and depositlng your ticket before the
final limit of extension. Leaving New
York, the palatial steamers of the Fall
River & Providence Lines, according to
destination, carry the passengers for
return trip. $500 via Boston &, Maine
Railroad pays for the round trip.
Tickets will be on sale at Boston City
Ticket Office, 1922 Washington Street,
and at Union Station, Boston, on and
after September Oath, 1904, also at
above mentioned stations.
A beautiful illustrated souvenir and
guide booklet, telling all about the trip
and describing the interesting points
passed, will be mailed to any address,
free, by General Passenger Department,
Boston & Maine Railroad, Boston.
Send your address, requesting one, and
it will be mailed to you.