The Evening critic., 1883-06-21
THE RIFLES AND THEIR FRIENDS.
One of the Most Delightful Excur-
sinns 0f shc Saaaou

| Ohe VI tne mOst Oe1tgntfuI EXCur
siOns of the Season.
the excursion down the river given b,
the National Rifles last evening was by ia
the most brilliant event thus far of tb
summer season. The two steamers that wen
down, the Corcoran and the Arrowsmith
both carried as many as could safely Gun
bark upon them, and the party was com
posed OF ladies and gentlemen in the bes
society. The scenes on the upper and lowe
decks and in the cabins were very brilliant
| and the brightest and gayest of toilet
| mingled with the neat undress uniform o
the gallant Rifles. Washington's fairest
blondes and brunettes, attended by it.
handsomest young men, made the assem-
blage one of the most fashionable and
vivacious that ever gathered on a pleasure
boat.
Bands of music playing popular air:
varied the monotony, II monotony was pos
sible IN such party, and everything went
pleasantly and delightfully."-.
The Corcoran carried down the frst
party, and, with the National Rifles ban.
ner streaming from her flagstaff and about
five hundred and fifty people on her decks,
made q quick trip to Marshall Hall. The
excursienists on the Corcoran were under
the genial care Of Lieutenant J. +, Oyster,
and all were made to feel his courteous
kindness and admire his executive ability.
The Corcoran arrived at Marshall Hall
while the sun was setting in golden beauty
on the river, and many of the excursionists
sought diversion in the rowboats or rustic
walks.
The Arrowsmith left the wharf an hour
later, with party Of fully 800, filling
every portion of her cabins and decks to
their full capacity. Lieutenant ]. NJ. Bas-
sett looked after the comfort of the party,
and the trip was full of pleasant incidents
and diversions.
When the Arrowsmith arrived at Mar
shal Hall the dancing commenced to the
delightful music of the Marine Band Fully
half of the excursionists remained at the
dancing Pavilion the bowling alley and
other points of attraction, while the re-
mainder continued their trip as far as In
dian Head.
The return trips on both steamers were
made in the light of full and upclouded
moon, and both boats were in good time
The excursion was in every respect delight.
full and successful. An executive commit
tee, composed Of the following gentlemen,
also did full honor to themselves: Edwin
Goodwin, James Clear, Harry Simpson,
VIM. Keech, Robert Giddings, ]. P. Page
and F. M. Thornett.
Among the large number who participated
In the excursion were Miss Lou Vale, Miss
New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Il. /. EiWood, Miss @
Sarah Barnes, Mr.. I. f. Haney, Miss Ella
Barnes, Mr; and Mrs. Frank Sell, Mr.. Fred
NJ. Allen, Mr.. John simms, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos,
Riggles,. Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Hardnett,
Major j. MoNeTS NJ NPTTSden' s.,o Of White aiOgss
MIR. R. +. attlnss, clayton Il. simms, 0aiJoi Major
Sanford and wife, Mr.. Holtzman, Mr.. Hewiing,
y: E: Pendeil' B. =. Peters, Mr.. and Mrs. J.. B.
callahan, DR.. Reyburn, Misses Ella and Jen.
ME Reyburn, Miss Lille Ringwalt, q. @. Berg.
heimer, Mr.. Charles Baum, Misses Mamie and
Ads. Adele Grey, Mr. Prince, Miss Emma Wilson, Mrs.
Miss Eva Mills, Mrs. Miller, Mr.. &. RyneaI,,
Mr.: and Mrs. Smith, Joseph B. Greenweii, Mr..
ana MRS. y: Waggaman, Major and Mrs. Clif.
% 5s 5ser Miss MIS- EOS5 Dr.
Lieutenants Oyster and Bassett, James O. Adj.
son, son, DR.. and Mrs. Kloczweski, Misses Korn,
M;nSa Mlfn, and TMaylor Ma VIII Holmes, Miss Mamie
dc sauls. Miss Nellie do sauIs, Miss Fan.
MI Miss olfrs Brown M5ss oi F1sasr,o Eoss whipRle
Bile and Julia Mead, James CLARK, Joseph
Edreas' EHileheI' Ia Frank Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs Us
Iaie rs nssss MI Mr Norton Miss
randall, Of ". l.. l., Miss Annie Ourand, Mr..
James James oNalley, Louis Dent, Misses Ada and
GSnr,e GSra obeT, Mr.. Charles Atkinson, Mr..
Misses Norris, oIlinay, Mullen, aoodrich.' adi'
Dent, Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Spencer,
mIs. william Y. heech, MISS Emma Lawrence,
Miss Annie Baden, Miss Nellie Baden, MISS
Maggie Allen, Miss McHenry, Miss Emma
Mills, Miss Fannie Harmon, Miss simmons
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles b. Fonda, Mr.. Board.
man, Mr.. Z. A. Goodwin, Miss Smoot, Major
and Mrs. Sanford, Georgia; Mr.. FraIly,
MT. O. Herernan, Miss Prather,
Miss Jennie Heffernan, Mr.. F. Penneli, Mr.
Callaghan, Mr. McCafferty, Mr.. Carter and
ladies', Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman, Miss Rothwell,
MI. John Nicholson, Mr.. Frank Mcsill, Miss
Alice Johnson. Miss Florence Kidwell, George
Huntington, Fred Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. o. N,
Hoover, Josh Billings, DR.. Carroll Morgan, Mr..
John j. Harley, Washington Light Infantry
Corps, and wife, Colonel George W. West
Miss Sadie Pruit, Mr.. Keleher, Miss Harmon,
]. W. Boteler, George W. Fairbrother, James
Lansburgh, II. Hollander. DR.. and Mrs. @, Nj.
Ford, Professor sousa, Mr.. and Mrs. L. r.
Trembly, Il. !. Eliwood, Mr.. w.J. Harris, Mr..
august Tanner, Mr.. George Bartlett, Mr.. q. g.
Songer, Mr.. VIM. Lawrence, Mr.. Leonard
Spencer. Mr., F. M; Thornett, Miss Hattie
Lehr, John Davis, Charles Summers, Mr..
Kloner, Frank Stewart, John Hogan,
Colonel and Mrs. Robert Boyd, Misses Boyd,
Misses Morris, W. W. Pennybaker, Mr.. HALL
OF Minneapolis; Mr.. W. Z. Cruit, Mr.. Ar.
moner, Henry Rodier, Miss Annie Walborne,
Robert Cruit, Miss Libby Ludgate, Mr., j. e.
Hogan, Miss Minnie Hozer and Miss Mead, OF
syracuse, N. "; Miss Mamie Flynn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Callaghan, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Truetr, Miss BERTHE Henry, Miss Kate Dice,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Burbridge, George A.
Bartlett.