The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-23
Excursion Notes.

On Monday, July 3lst, the steamer Ariel
VIII take party Of excursionists down the
James river by moonlight. under the au-
spices OF the G.. Y. +. Social Club. A full
brass and string band will be in attendance.
and dancing will commence rs soon as the
boat leaves the wharf, which will be at 8
O'Clock +. NJ. Refreshments will be served
at city prices.
Another moonlight excursion-a grand
one at that-has been arranged under the
auspices OF the ladies of the Baptist
churches in the city for the benefit Of the
Baptist Home for Aged Women. They
have chartered the splendid steamer Ariel,
and will 90 down.the James river on Fri
day the 2Sth instant. leaving the wharf at
1880 O'Clock u. NJ. On the return OF the
eXcursiOnists vehicles will meet them at
the wharf. There will be music on board,
cool 'breezes, and refreshments at city
prices, and nothing that can conduce to
the comfort Of those who 90 will be left
undone.
The police picnic Is much talked about,
and will be literally patroniZed. The po-
lice OF the Third district have secured the
Fair-GrOunds for the place, and have Sc
lected the 3lst instant rs the time for the
picnic. They displayed good sense in Sc
Letting a place near the city, and equally as
good taste in preparing splendid pro-
gramme, embracing games OF all sorts, and
abounding in fun. You cannot fail to en-
JOY this occasion, for the amusements COM
mencc early, and something exciting will
be found going on all the time. The horse
racing, foot-racing, tournament, and games
will keep everybody interested. a large
number OF tickets have been sold, and it
is allowable TO suggest that this will he one
Of the most successful affairs OF the kind
that has occurred this season.
Anawon Tribe OF Red Men will give an
excursion TO Mount Pleasant on the 3lst
instant. A most attractive programme OF
amusements has been arranged for the Oc-
casion, and those who 60 may rest assured
OF having a good time.
ON the 1st Of August the first grand eX-
cursiOn TO Newport News pavilion will be
given by POwhatan Lodge. No. 1910,
knights OF Honor. This excursion will
afford an opportunity for bathing, boating.
fishing, and good music; and if there be
any who want to catch glimpse OF wide
waste Of waters, and have the eXhilarating
effect Of the sea breeze, to say nothing OF
the pleasure OF being out OF the town for a
day. and noting the wonderful improve
ments at Newport News, they should GER
tainly go down to the sea with the Pow
hatan Lodge on the lst Of August.
The Pythians are on the move, and on
Monday the 14th Of August, Syracuse
Lodge, No. 3, OF this order, will 90 up to
Mount Pleasant and spend the day.
There will be dancing and boating and
lots Of fun.
The Manchester Methodist Sunday
school excursion to Bon Air on next We'd
nesday promises lots Of recreation for the
little people and deal OF quiet enjoyment
for grown folks. Refreshments at mode
rate figures will he furnished.
The Sidney Baptist Sunday school will
also 20 TO Bon Air on Thursday the 2Ith :;
and what has been said 81 the Manchester
school applies with equal force TO this one.
What delightful time these Sunday
schools will have, and with what antlcipa-
tions Of delight do they look forward TO
the time Of the excursions
Ilo, for New York On Tuesday, Au-
gust 10Th, there will be 4 select excursion
to New York for the benefit OF the Ladies'
Benevolent Society Of the Second Presby-
terian church. The Fredericksburg route
(all-raiD will be the one selected, and the
tickets will be good for fifteen days. Good
board and lodging at cheap rates have been
secured in desirable parts Of the city. II
you want TO see Gotham, 90 on this trip II
YOU want 10 save money.