The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-11


delig ghtfully cool spell of weather which fell
TO our lot q few days ago has gone, and we
are again in the midst OF the cheated term,"
many persons begin to sigh and long for
some .'cool, sequestered spot" in the mount
AIMS. or elsewhere, removed from the busy
scenes and dust and heat of the city. Some
place where the mechanic as we'll as the mer-
chant NAV spend day pleasantly and quietly,
and return to the couuting-room or the
workshop refreshed and ready for the duties
of another week. There are many such
nlaces in the vicinity of Richmond. Besides
these places of resort, during the coming
week there will be Il mum DER Of plc-nl2s. we
continue our usual weekly notices to-day:
First in order we may mention the Grass
WidoweIs' train for Staunton and interme-
diate points. This train leaves the city this
AFTERNOON at 4:45 o'clock. The eXcur>ionist
may find pleasant Stopping-placc between
Richmond and Staunlon, at which he can
rest until Monday, for there arc several
Greenwood, Alton, and WaynesDoro>, De-
sides others may be mentioned. Returning,
the train reaches Richmond MONDAY al
half-pa>t o'clock.
ON Monday the 18th instant Jamest own
Tribe, No. Al, 1. O. r. NJ. will give their
y
West Poiut. A committee, composed OF
Mcssrs. George +. Ruffiu,J j. j. Chaddck, j..
d. Small, D. Ii. Patterson, G. 5. Terry, and
Daniel Wren, have charge OF the arrange
ments, and they state that no pains Will be
spared to make this the picnic of the sea-
son. There will, OF course, be a band OF
music to accompany the party, and the COM
mittee and Tribe pledge themselves to pre-
serve The strictest order and decorum: AL
the Point the committee say that all the
pleasures of the season may be anticipated.
A match game of baseball, rowing, sailing,
and fishing are some of the amusements for
the day. Trains will leave the York River
depot at I! 4. NJ. ,,
No. 12S. will Monday have grand picnic az
Haltcrl's garden in honor OF the Conven-
ton of the Iron- -Moulders' International
Uuiop. If the weather is not fair the PIC
mic will be postponed until the next day.
Strict order will be enforced, and no liquor
will be sold on the grounds.
| Riverside Park is brought prominently
before the public this season by Mr.. John
| @. Hisky, agent. This park is situated be-
tween the canal and river, three miles west
OF the city. Boats leave the foot of Eighth
street several times during every afternoon
and on Monday a grand ball is announced
| TO take place.
| On Tuesday Stonewall Grove, U. 4. 0. D.,
will nave en- excursion to West FONT. The
committee advertising the excursion do not
mention the hour the train Will leave for the
Point. bat sly that no pains Will be spared
to insure ample enjoyment to all who partl'
cipate. Special care will be taken for the
- nl,tl lpar ~
vices of tirSt.class band have been engaged
| for the OCCASION.
| Mr. I. b. Tatum, general agent Of the
James River Steam boat Company, ever anX
] ous 10 afford pleasure and enjoyment to
those of our citizens who avail themselves OF
the summer excursions, announces this
morning that the Eliza Hancox will make an
excursion to Cobb's Island, direct from Nor
folk, on Thursday, the 10th. In order thai
those of our citizens who desire TO be OF the
number who will enjoy trip TO the sea
side they must leave Richmond on Wednes'
day morning next, spend the night IN NOR
| folk, and 60 down on the HancOX on 1hurs
day.
| The picnic at the Fair grounds, for the
| benefit of Sr. Patrick's church, takes place on
| the 18th instant. The committee OF arrange
ments announce complete arrangements foi
the preservation of good order and the enjoy
| ment of the festivities of the day.
On Wednesday next the Ladies Aid SO
cietv of Leigh-Street church will entertain
| their friends by an excursion and picnic to
Wilton, on the James, going through Dutct
Gap canal. A fine large barge has been Sc
cured, and every arrangement made to en-
sure pleasure and enjoyment. The proceeds
are to be devoted TO most worthy object.