The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-03
Fxeursions and Pic-Nlc-.

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and picnic season-the time OF the year
when the hard-worked man naturally turns
from his labors, and with longing eyes,
weary and warm, looks out to The fresh,
green fields Of the country for rest and re.
creation. We have from time to time men,
lIoned heretofore the various pic.nics aud
! excursions as they have been announced,
aud to-day we present mother list.
Short trips are offered by the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway from Saturday night 10
Monday morning, or even longer rides 10 the
mountains. Trains leave here at Il. M.
and 10 p. NJ, and the traveller may 20 TO
some pleasant point, spend Sunday, and re-
turn refreshed and ready for the business
OF the following week.
General -TicketAgent Barbour, OF the
Richmond and Allegheny railroad, an
nounces that special excursion train will
leave here to-dly at $50 A. u. for Bremo,
and returning will arrive in Richmond at
z. NJ. This train goes through beautiful
country, and passes en- route BoseoDel,
Maiden's Adventure, Pemberton. Column
bia, &c. Mr.. BarbouI's notice will be found
! elsewhere.
The Irish National Land League, OF this
city, will give a Fourth-of-July pic-nic at
Blenner's Park. The Park has shade, dan
cling pavilion, ladies' dressing-rooms, and
offers every facility to insure comfort and
pleasure to those who cannot leave the city
on that day. The Park can be reached by
street.cars, west Broad street. a full string
band has been engaged for the day. Pro-
fessor w. II. CrestOn (whO challenges the
world in the sum Of $1,000 will give exhi-
bitiens Of fancy and long-range rifle.shoot-
! ing, Visitors can participate in trial OF
craftsmanship. The League guarantees
perfect order on the grounds. The COM
mittee OF arrangements is composed OF
Messrs. r. Lecky, W. II. Ward, j. l.. Cap
stOn, Ed. Cummins, j. V. Reddy. F. j.
Reilly, Z. R9fter, p. McElevy, William
Rankin, f. p. Murphy, and p. McGoyern.
Another Fourth.of.July picnic and eX-
cursion announced for tomorrow Is that OF
the Laurel-Street Methodist church and
Sunday school 10 Bolling's Island and Penn
berton, on the Richmond and Allegheny
railroad. The train will leave the basin.
This excursion affords an opportunity to
spend the 4th Of July in the country, at
one Of the loveiest country-seats OF the
james River Valley, and an opportunity OF
viewing the many points OF interest ana
beautiful scenery along the route. Among
the attractions will be glass-ball shooting
for gold badge, open to amateurs; base
ball match for priZe-ball and bat Pig
race, tub-Tace, and sackrace.
The next Fourth-Of.July excursion an
nOunced is that proposed by the Governors
Guard, Captain ParatGr, TO Washington,
over The Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. leaving Elba at A. NJ,
and. returning, leave Washington at 10 +.
NJ. The eXcursonists will be enabled TO
witness in Washington the grand military
parade. An ample number OF cars for
large crowd has been secured, and special
coaches will be provided for cOlored per-
sons who desire to 90. Tickets may be had
at Lamberps, corner Of Main and Ninth
streets; ForstmaEn's and Cunninghan's
drugstores, and OF Captain Parater.
West Point is next in view. Messrs.
Perdue and Austin make declaration that
they will give a select excursion from Rich
mond 10 West Point on the 4th, leaving
here at 8 \. NJ. and returning, the train
will leave West Point at p. NJ. String
band will be in attendance. Dancing,
boating, bathing, and fishing. Oysters,
fish. and crabs in abundance. Refresh
ments on train at city prices. No intoXl-
eating liquors sold on the train. The
strictest order will be enforced.
Regular Sunday excursion trains on The
Richmond, York River and Chesapeake
road, leaving here at s A. NJ. and returning
at 6:25 z, M, are announced by Superin-
tendent Douglas, and afford another Oppor-
tunity to visit West Point for day.
The Richmond Howitzers announce
something entirely new" in the shape
OF grand moonlight excursion to Maiden's
Adventure on Tuesday, July 18th. The
HowitZers are noted for the success OF their
entertainments, and this one promises 10 De
no exception to the rule.
The Manchester Methodist Sunday school
will give an excursion and basket picnic to
Maiden's Adventure on July 4th. This
being general holiday occasion, large
number of persons will doubtless avail
themselves of the opportunity to spend
day in the country.
The Knights Of st. Joseph will give their
second annual excursion to BOu Air on
July 4'h. A fine band OF music VIII be In
attendance, and pleasant programme mas
been arranged for the occasion.
The excursion to be given to West Point
on Monday, July 1lth, by the police OF the
First district promises to be one OF the most
pleasant and attractive OF the season. Rich
mOnd is blessed with splendid police force,
and now that the opportunity Is offered, our
people will doubtless show their apprecia-
ton OF it by literally pltronzing this eX-
curslOn.
Among the many excursions ana pie
mics announced for tomorrow none give
more promise Of enjoyment and success
than that OF the Pine.Street Baptist sunday
school to Spring Brook farm, Richmond
and Allegheny railroad, whose very name
signifies what delightful place it il. The
committee having charge OF this excursion
have managed the excursions previously
given by this school, aud promise pleasant
day and good time to all who 90. They an
nounce that they Will furnish lemonade free
all day.
The picnic at Schuetzen Park on the AIN
for the benefit OF St. Patrick's ParochIal'
school building will no doubt be well at
tended. The object for which 1t Is gwen
will commend it TO the public.
In addition TO the above, we have The
regular Tuesday and Friday exclusions on
the Danyile road to Bon Air, leaving Rich-
mond at 5 p. NJ. aud returning at 7:3O Z.
NJ. Music, dancing, and good time gen.
orally are promised all who take part.
HoNoRs TO A RICHMOND MAsON.-On Fri
day last the officers OF Widows Son Lodge,
pTo 150 A. f. and A. NJ, Oh HicksfoTd,