The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-15
Simmer RecreatLon.
EXCURSIONS AND PIc-NICs IN SpR0sPecr-0P
AIR CONCERT on CHURCH RILL, &C.


AIR CONCERT on CHURCH RlLL, &C.
The excursion season has been one Of un-
usual interest this year, and hundreds
nay. thousands-of persons have taken adj
vantage OF the many trips that have been
announced for pleasant day in the coun-
try, away from the dust and the beat OF the
city. And now we come again with our
notices Oh such rs are announced in the
Dispatch 10 occur this week:
MOONLIGHT On THE JAMES.
a sail downsthc beautiful James on
moonlight night during the heated term is
most delightful, indeed. There is nearly
always pleasant breeze on the river, and
the motion Of the vessel adds to the comfort
OF the trip. The tired and warm individual
is refreshed after his days labor; pleasant
and comfortable nights rest follows, and the
consequence is one is better prepared for the
duties Of the ensuing day. Such trip is
offered by the ladies Of the Grace-Street
Presbyterian church (Dr. Read's) on We'd
nesday next, the 18th. The fine steamer
Ariel, with her commcdious decks and
attractive saloons, has been chartered
FOR the. occasion, and will leave the
Virginia Steamboat Company's wharyes
at y P. NJ. and return at IL p. N. DR..
Reads was the only church destroyed by
fire at the evacuation OF Richmond, and the
object Of this excursion is to aid in paying
Off the debt incident 10 the rebuilding OF
the beautiful church now located ut the cor
ner Of Fotlrih and Grace streets. Garber's
omnibus will cal! for any person that will
send their rame TO his office, and take them
| to and from the boat. 4 special committed
OF ladies and gentlemen will accompany
| each bus, and take special care OF ladies
,;,,l ..-t%h Il
other refreshments st city prices.
! Tickets may be had of ". d. Blair Il Co.,
Dove & Day, J. Blair. =. L. Dupuy, Meade
Il Baker, Morrison & CO. (ChHrch HilN. \.
w. CARRIER. OF members OF the church, on
steamer the evening Of the l,th, and OF
MeSsrs. Julien Binford. \. ". C.. Smith,
and Robert Somervilie, members OF the
Committee CT Arrangements.
ANOTHER MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
Another delightful! trip is that offered by
the ladies OF Trinity Methodist church this
| (Monday) evening at 7:30 o'clock on the
Ariel. The proceeds will he devoted to
church purposes. Refreshments, lunch
tea. and coffee will he served at city prices
| Tie Amateur brass band mas consented tC
accompany the cXcuisioni-tS, and will fur
ni>h the music on the occasion. The bar oi
the boat viii 10; be opened. and the sale oi
! liquors will he prohibited. Persons leaving
their names and residences at \. W. Gar.
ber's will ne called Tor.
BY RAIL TO OLD POINT.
Superintendent shaw. OF Tie Richmond
and Petersburg railroad. announces that
sIecal rOund-trin tickels will be sold every
Saturday riu Petersburg 10 Old Point a'
reduced rates. The train leaves Richmond al
1:3S p. NJ, arrives at Norfolk az 5:36 2. NJ.
and at Old Point at Z. b. The rates ant
other information concerning the excursion
may be had on Application 10 CARRIER o! Il
tie railroad c3mpanT'5 office, corner o.
| Byrd and Eighth streets.
Exclusion TO HANOVER.
The ladies OF the First Baptist churcl
Sundav-sci.ooI have made arrangements To-
an excursion 10 Hanover Courthouse rit
tie Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, on Tues
day the 10Th instant, the train to leave TIT
dcp0t in this city ut T:30 4. VI. Tickets
which include railroad fare and dinner
may be had at George a. Hundley's, Jo>la
Ryland IL CO.'S, and at the ears. There
an abundance Of Luxurious shade at Han
over Courthouse. and ull who attend will
no doubt. have q pleasant time. The c%
| ours " III lttIi ~ III thS ttAtNAhO
TT CETERA.
Regular Sunday excursion trains are ru
ON the York River road 10 West Point, lcav
inc Richmond ut \. VI. and arriving II
Richmond 1t 40 2. N.
Sunday excursion trains are also run o.
the Richmond and Petersburg road, lcavln
Richmond at . \. NJ. and 4:30 p. NJ.
The barge New York can be chartered
on application 20 Captain Gallagher for eX
cl;r.ons down the river. Captain Gallaghe
may be found at the Philadelphia STEAMSHIP
office. at Rockets.
An opcn-air concert will be given to-nigh
and every Monday night during the warn
weather at East End Park. corner Twenty
fifth and Grace streets.
Nr. c. XimmcT. who has, by the way, be
come associated with Mr. kcsSnc!i in tn
management oi the Park, vii! furnish tn
refreshments.
Round-trip tickets 30 the places OF sum
Imcr resort reached bv the Chesapeake ant
Ohio railway are sold fol the benefit OF per
sons de>iriG" to leave Richmond Satnrda,
night and spend sunday in the mountain
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