From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Thursday, August 12, 1875

   A Committee visited Ithaca last week, and made arrangements for the Excursion and Basket Picnic of the members of Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows, of this village, and their friends, which comes off on Thursday of next week, the 19th inst. (OF THIS MONTH).

   The special train on the Utica, Ithaca and Elmira Railroad will leave Broad Street crossing, in the north part of this village, at seven o'clock A.M. sharp, arriving at Ithaca at eleven o'clock. Upon the arrival of the party at the depot, which is on the Cornell University grounds, the chimes of that institution will be rung, and an opportunity afforded to those desiring it, for a stroll through the various buildings, where there is much to admire. But a few rods from these grounds, through which the company will pass, is the grove at Triphammer Falls, where tables will be in readiness, with a stone, and all the conveniences for preparing the luncheon from the well-laden baskets.

   Commencing at this point is the pathway through the Gorge, a romantic glen through which the waters of Fall Creek descend, hundreds of feet within a single mile, on their way to the lake level below, while the rocks tower perpendicularly to a great height above, the whole affording a charming scene of romantic beauty and wildness.

   Those wishing to visit the village or the lake, will find carriages in waiting at the depot, in which they will be conveyed at a moderate additional charge; and a steamer in readiness at the landing will accommodate those desiring a trip upon that beautiful sheet of water, at a small extra charge. An admission fee of ten cents each will be expected from those admitted to the Gorge.

   From present indications, there will be a large number of excursionists, and the Committee urge upon their friends the propriety of purchasing tickets as early as Monday next, that they may have time to order what extra cars are needed. They desire to make their guests comfortable during the trip, and ask this favor that they may be enabled to do so.

   Fare for the round trip, from Norwich, $1.50 up to the morning of the 18th after that time, $1.75. The train will stop at all stations between Norwich and Otselic. Fare from Plymouth, $1.50; Lower Beaver Meadow, $1.25; Otselic, $1.25.

   Returning, the train will leave Ithaca at 5:30 P.M., reaching Norwich at 9:30 in the evening. Tickets for sale at Miller's Drug Store, the Ninety-Nine Cent Store, the News Depots, and by the Committee.