Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-12

phia, to New York, FAN River Line
| to Boston. Boston to rUrtlsud. .--... i.
The party win leave Union station
Portland, Saturday. Sept 18th. 81 at
1915 noon, arrive in Boston at $3.50
p. M. Z Leave Boston South Union
i station at 6 r.. M.
Sunday, Sept. 18th. leave New York
at 8 A. NJ arriving Atlantic city at
H. 5 A. M. and avoid the rush of travel
into the city that will come day
later IS
4 Atlantic City is Americas premier
pleasure and health resort. and Is
one of the most interesting places IN
America, not only because as an all
1.-THE. year-round resort 1t enjoys prac-
ltically er-endingr season, but pe-
| cause it is a city Of Importance among
the municipalities of the New word.
Visitors find that the most distinctive
feature of Atlantic City Is the boalo-
walk. 1t now extends nine mies
along the beach, with practically .uh-
obstructive ocean view. In It's cen,
trail portion it Is sixty feet woe anu
at no point is it less than twenty hee'
wide 1t is brilliantly lighted every
evening in the year by thousahos Vi
incandescent electric lamps.
| Extending seward from the boaro-
walk are five great ocean piers, III
all the, world the greatest series Vi
piers devoted exclusively to recrea-
ton. Concerts by noted bands, thea
tres and other amusement have ADDED
zest when enjoyed over. the ocean The
bathing beach is the most perfect OH
the Atlantic coast. ' aa'
| This party will arrive in time 10
attend the special patriotic services
Sunday evening.
| Headquarters Of all the National
organizations will be established Mon
day forenoon, that of the Grand Army
being on Youngs Ocean Pier Az
O'Clock Monday evening the receptioh
to the Commander-ln-Chief by the
Womah's Citizens Committee Will De
held in Music hall, Steel pier, foot OF
Virginia avenue.
| Tuesday, Sept goth, at 9 A. NJ. the
Naval Veterans Convention will open
on Steel pier. At 1903 p. NJ. Union
Ex-Prisoners of War National En-
campment on the Steel pier
| At 8 O'Clock evening semi-omclai
sessions and greeting on Young's mill
ion dollar pier Address of welcome
by Hon. John Franklin Fort, Govern
or Of New Jersey. Other speakers OF
note will give addresses. Response by
Samuel r. sVanSant, Commander-in
Chief
| Wednesday, Sept. 2ist. at 10 A. M.
will occur the Grand Army parade.
At p. NJ. grand campfire on Youngs
million dollar pier
| Thursday and Friday. Sept 22nd
and 23rd, the National bodies will hold
their executive sessions.
| Friday, Sept. 29rd, the party Will
leave Atlantic City at 215 p. M. for
Philadelphia, Washington and Gets
burg.
Arrive in Baltimore at P. NJ. where
the night will be spent. giving an oppor-
tunity to visit places of interest in Bal
timore.
Saturday. Sept. "a. leave Baltimore
Union station at 7.15 A. NJ. arriving at
Gettysburg at 1908 A. M.
Saturday and Sunday In Gettysburg.
Gettysburg battlefield has % square
miles $4,000 acres) and is laid out in 80
miles of smooth Telford roads. All orig
| inal intrenchments are restored Land
| movements of the Union and Confederate
troops during the three days fight. 1t Is
| sacred spot to all true Americans and
| is indeed one of the most interesting
places In America. The most momentous
| contest of the great struggle. 1t was also
the greatest battle ever fought on; Amer
lean soil and the greatest conflict of re-
cent years. Not until the tourist stands
upon CUPS hill or one of the Round Tops
or. treads the ground once trodden by
Pickett's men in their brave and deadly
charge, does he fully appreciate all the
terrible realities of war.
Carriage drives will be taken over this
| famous battlefield with guide and lee
turer.
| Monday. Sept. 26. leave Gettysburg at
| sos A. NJ, arriving in Baltimore al 1858
A. NJ.
Those desiring to visit Washington can
leave Atlantic City with the Gettysburg
party and travel with them as far as
Baltimore. then continue on to Washing
| ton, arriving at P. NJ, transfer to Ma
tional Hotel.
Saturday and Sunday in Washington,
giving an opportunity to visit the White
House, Capitol congressional library,
| treasury building and many other places
| Of interest. Ia, .s.- y
A sightseeing automobile ride will be
taken with a guide and lecturer &,
Monday. Sept 26. leave Washington at
| II A. NJ, arriving in Baltimore at 1906
| noon and be Joined by the Gettysburg
party and all travel together to New
York, arriving at 4.53 P. NJ. transfer to
| Pr0a6Wav Central HotQl
Monday evening and Tuesday in New
York City.
Tuesday. Sept. q. leave New York by
Fall River steamer at $50 P. NJ al
Wednesday. Sept. %. arrive in Boston
| at A. NJ. and in Portland at 1925 noon.
Anyone who wishes to return direct
| from Atlantic City can leave there any
time after breakfast Thursday. Sept. %.
nv freouent train service tn New York