From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Friday, September 14, 1877

   Large Excursion - Early on Thursday morning of last week, there was a rush for the Midland depot. From the west hill, long lines of vehicles of all descriptions, well filled with joyous people, old and young, from McDonough, Preston and other western towns, moved towards the station, reminding one of the mass-meeting processions of years gone by. They had come to join the excursion to North Bay.

   Five cars from the Auburn Branch came in, with crowds of people from Plymouth, Beaver Meadow, Pitcher, etc. Twelve coaches containing upwards of one thousand excursions, left this station, and another coach was added to the train at North Norwich. At North Bay all enjoyed themselves - as those visiting that pleasant resort are sure to do - and the party arrived home safely in the evening.

   Financially, also, the excursion was a success, the Committee having upwards of three hundred dollars, after paying expenses, which sum will be divided between the Sabbath Schools of Plymouth.

We have been requested by the Committee to publish the following card :

  At a meeting of the Committee of the Plymouth Excursion, held at the M.E. Church, Plymouth, Saturday evening, September 15th, the following was unanimously adopted :

  Resolved, That the thanks of this Committee are due, and are hereby tendered to C.W. Lanpher, Superintendent of the Northern Division of the Midland Railroad, for his presence with, and gentlemanly bearing towards us; for the inconvenience to which he cheerfully submitted in furnishing, on short notice, extra coaches for the accommodation of a mass of people we did not expect; and for his untiring efforts to make our trip to North Bay and return as safe and pleasant as the crowded condition of the train would permit.

  Resolved, That Mr. Lanpher be furnished with a copy of these resolutions, and that they be published in the Chenango Union and Chenango Telegraph.

    J.H. Barnard, Chairman,
    Parker I. Newton, Secretary.