When was it published?

August 9, 1869 in The Evening Telegraph

Domestic News August 9, 1869

The Evening Telegraph

Q: What keywords are associated?

Excursion, New York Bay, Camden Amboy Railroad, Raritan Bay, Beck Band, Mcclurg Cornet Band

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

Successful excursion to New York Bay via Camden and Amboy Railroad and Raritan Bay, organized by Beck's Band on Saturday last, enjoyed by many. Second by Professor McClurg's Cornet Band on Wednesday next, repeating weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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EXCURSION TO NEW YORK BAY.—The excursion over the Camden and Amboy Railroad, and thence down Raritan bay to the sea, which took place under the auspices of Beck's Band, on Saturday last, was a complete success in every respect. A very large number of ladies and gentlemen participated in the affair. The fine music, together with the beautiful scenery, was enjoyed hugely. The second excursion will be given on Wednesday morning next, by Professor McClurg's Cornet Band. The excursions will be repeated on Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Excursion New York Bay Camden Amboy Railroad Raritan Bay Beck Band Mcclurg Cornet Band

What entities or persons were involved?

Beck's Band Professor Mcclurg

Where did it happen?

New York Bay

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York Bay

Event Date

Saturday Last; Wednesday Morning Next; Wednesdays And Saturdays Of Each Week

Key Persons

Beck's Band Professor Mcclurg

Outcome

complete success; very large number of ladies and gentlemen participated; fine music and beautiful scenery enjoyed hugely

Event Details

Excursion over the Camden and Amboy Railroad and down Raritan Bay to the sea under the auspices of Beck's Band. Second excursion by Professor McClurg's Cornet Band. Excursions repeated on Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week.