The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-08-14
Excursions aud pfc-Nies.

now that only short time remains in which
to gain rest before the fall and winter work
sets In it would seem advisable that advan-
tage should be taken Of these excursions,
which are now announced. 10 our adver.
tising columns to-day will be found an-
nouncemenss from the various excursion
lines, and the seekers after rest and country
air must decide between them. Certainly
there Is no better way of securing vigorous
mind and a strong, healthtul body than by
forgetting business and the cares of city life
as often as possible, and escaping to the
mountains, or even to the pure, fresh air of
our own lowlands, aud there rest and take
that enjoyment which is found In these ex.
cursions. & ..s .-' '.'..
TO THE MOUNTAINS.
The first on the list for to-day is the usual
Saturday afternoon trip made by the accom-.
mediation, or Grass widowers' train, as it is
now familiarity known, to Staunton and in
termediate points. This train leaves Rich
mond at 1870 2. NJ, and stops at all the places
Of summer resort on the road between this
city and Stauuton-such as Charlottesville,
Ivy, Greenwood, Waynesboro', Alton, &C.,
Returning, the train will leave Staunton on
Monday morning, and reach Richmond in
ample time for business.
TO THE WHITE SULPHUR.
The ladies of Centenary Methodist church,
In this city, have projected an excursion on
large scale, and the fare is exceedingly low.
They have the prospect Tor patronage from
the puolic that warrants them in Offering an
inducement to large number to avail them.
selves Of the opportunity to visit this popu-
lar summer resort. Young men who have
not the time or the money to spare for long
oh Gua lnllars
hours to enjoy this excursion. Then, there
are many of our older citizens who have not
| been to the White Sulphur, and who have
not seen the mountains of Virginia, who can
go and take their wives on trip like this.
The recreation and pleasure are worth the
outlay for an excursion ticket oil
| this kind. 1t is very doubtful
| bning so much Of pleasure and gratifcation,
! for so small sum OF money, will be present
ed to our citizens for long time. Next
Tuesday morning at O'Clock is the time.
But little preparation will be necessary. No
| trunks to pack. No arrangements to make
for long absence. The fashion and beauty
| Of the land will be assembled at the White
Sulphur. The season will be at its height.
The Virginia Historical Society will be in
session at the Springs on Wednesday, the day
that will be spent by the excursionlsts at
White Sulphur. Provision has been made
| by the appointment Of committee Of ladies
| to look after the comfort Of ladies who may
20 without escorts. By this train also an
opportunity is presented tor persons who
| may wish to 90 to any Of the Springs on the
route for day to do so. Sufficient time is
| allowed to 90 to the Rockbridge Alum, Jor-
| dams Springs, Cold Sulphur, the Bath Alum,
/ SnrInrS
and so of the rest, and get back to the rail-
road by the time the excursion train returns.
as it will not leave the White Sulphur till I
| Z. NJ. on the evening Of the 18th. The
schedule will be found 10 another column.
PICNIC AT THE FAIRGROUNDS.
On Monday St. Patrick's church will have
benefit. There is TO be grand picnic at
| the State FAIRGROUNDS, and pleasant time
is anticipated by all who attend. Trains Will
run regularly 10 the Grounds every bali hour
| to convey those who may desire TO attend.
The music Tor the occasion is to be furnished
by NoeIker's well-known band, which will
| no doubt add greatly TO the pleasures OF the
1 dav. Various amusementS are announced,
such as dancing, racing, football, &C., DC.
Then, too, refreshments can te bad ut city
prices. and above all, Mr.. Francis Mahoney,
1
well aud that every body has good time.
PYTHIAN EXCURSION TO BALTIMORE.
Myrtle Lodge, knights of Pythias, pro-
| pose 10 give grand excursion to Biillmore.
| py way of West Point and the Bay, on Fri.
| day next, the Goth instant. The committee
having charge Of the arrangements is COM
posed of Messrs. John Maxwell, William
| Hancock, and Robert Holzback, and the tick
L 20 fira
| could wish for q more delightful trip than
this? Think of the good fare on the steamer.
| the cool and refreshing salt air. and the good
| cause in view. The excursion Will doubtless
| be well paronized.
SOCIAL EXCURSION TO WEST POINT.
Messrs. r. T. Adams, Samuel r. Perdue,
and W. j. Davis, who have now become the
| champion excursion managers, announce an-
other of their enjoyable trips to West Point
| on Monday next, the 10Th. Ii will be their
last excursion this season, and those who have
not been with them before will no doubt
not lose this chance. There will be game
of croquet, boating, fishing, dancing, music,
baseball, &c. The train leaves the York
River depot at 1880 A. NJ, and returns at
7:30 p. NJ.
FAMILY EXCURSION TO WEST POINT.
| We next come 10 the grand family eXcur.
sion-an excursion gotten up by the Red
Men. The trip is to West Point, on Mon
day, August 80, and the excursion will be
under the auspices Of Chickahominy Tribe
a competent committee having already COM
menced making the necessary arrangements.
Good music will be furnished, and pleas
ant day may be expected. Remember that
the trip is on the 30th, and that the train
Lon VOC at G o'clock A. NJ
| PICNIC AT CITY POINT.
| Last, but not least, we come to the picnic
and excursion to City Point on Wednesday
next. This excursion will be by water, and
| is gotten up under the auspices of and for
the benefit of Ncholson-Street Methodist
| Sunday school. The swift steamer 0. A.
| Arnold and the fine barge Greenbush have
been chartered for the occasion, and p!ea'
SAINT day is expected. The steamer will leave
the Old Dominion wharves at 7 A. d.
! POLICE COURT, FRIDAY Justice j. j.
White presiding.-The following cases were
disposed Of: E
Sarah Cornett, charged with trespassing
on the premises of and abusing and threaten
| ing to kill Ellen Horner. Let OF with
warning. ,-,
William Harris and salie Bruce, charged