The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-12
Excursions and P1c-Nfcs.

The excursion season is now very far ad-
vanced, but there are still quite number OF
pleasant trips that may be taken to the
mountains or sea-sbore before the end CT the
heated term. We notice to-day such IS are
to take place within the next few days.
THE MERCHANTS EXCURSION TO BEAUFORT.
This morning at $40 O'Clock the special
excursion train to Beaufort will take its de-
parture from Richmond, and, unless de-
tanned Unexpectedly, will reach Beaufort
about 10 o'clock tonight. Arrangements
have been made for the success OF the enter.
prise, and nothing will be left undone to sec
cure the enjoyment OF all who take part in
the excursion. In Beaufort the excursion
lists will be quartered at the Atlantic Hotel,
where 1t Is believed they will find all tire
delicacies OF salt water, such as fine fish.
crabs. oysters, sc. A happy time is doubt
less in store for all who join the party.
MOONLIGHT SAIL.
The Richmond HowitZers will make
another moonlight excursion down James
river tonight on the steamer Ariel, leaving
her wharf at Rockets at 7:30 O'Clock. Only
limited number Of tickets will be sold,
and there will therefore be no crowd.
Tickets may be had OF the committee
through any member OF the company. No
Intoxicating liquors will be allowed or sold
on board the boat. By the way, fine OPP
portunity will be afforded the excursionists
OF witnessing the eclipse Of the moon.
ANOTHER MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
The next moonlight excursion in order is
that to be given for the benefit of Union
Station Methodist church Sunday school, on
Wednesday night the 14th instant. The
steamer Ariel has been chartered for the oc-
| casion, and will leave her wharf at o'clock
returning to the city by midnight. The
Ariel will pass through Dutch Gap and re.
Turn by Tfcnt's Reach. Refreshments will
be served at city prices. Tickets may be
| had at Garbcr's, Randolph & Englisll'S, v
Hechler & Brothers, 5. w. Farrar'S, Or OF
the committee, composed OF Messrs. j. Ii
Pcay, Jr., T. Wiley Davis, James 3. Elan
j. J. English, Jr.. V. Hechler. Jr., w. L
Hechler. n. X. White, and j. E. Newell.
| FAMILY EXCURSION TO WEST POINT.
To-day there will be family excursion tt
West Point by The York River road, under
the auspices OF Chickahominy Tribe, I. o
r. NJ. West Point has become very popu
lar as place OF resol for excursion parties
and probably more people have visited l
this summer than any other place OF simlla
character in the State. The train will leav
promptly at A. NJ, and, returning, vii
arrive in Richmond at 7:30 p. NJ, thus Civ
ing the excursionists the entire day at tn
Point. Arrangements have been made wit
the hotels to furnish meals at reduced rates
No Intoxicating liquors will be allowed t
be sold on the train, and no improper pei
son permitted TO join the excursion.
ANOTHER EXCURSION TO WEST POINT.
The Red Men are fond OF visiting Yves
Point. They appreciate the attractions Liza
are there offered. On Monday, the 18th IN
slant, Anawon Tribe, No. 80, |. O. X. NJ
will make special excursion to WeG Point
leaving Richmond at A. NJ, and return
ing will arrive here at 7:3O P. NJ. The com
mittee OF arrangements is composed G