The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-02
HOW THE DAY CAN Be PASSED.
The Various Excursions Out Of Richmond
on the Fourth.
Az OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO LEAVE.
Trips North, South, East and West at Very
Reduced Rates-Sea Baths and Noun
tain Rsmbles-Fun for All.

OF all dull places Richmond is the dullest
on the Fourth of July. Everybody goes out
of town but the policemen and the reporters.
and the streets are able representations OF
city with the people not in it. There is not
the slightest sign of business. but few pedes-
TRANS. nor until the excursionists return in
the evening is there life enough TO sustain the
name Of city.
The almost unanimous move 20 spend the
Fourth out of town would very nearly war
rant the assumption that there was n law re-
quiring people to do 50. for from the time
when ourimemory runneth not to the contrary
people have acted thus. Unlike the custom
in Hamlet, this one is honored. in the obser-
vance and every one who can lay hands on
shekes sufficient TO get them away departs
and leaves the city TO take care of itself
Where TO spend the day IS a perpleSlng
question. II is agitating the minds OF many
for there are so many places one can visit. but
where to enjoy ones self is the paramount
consideration Everybody goes for enjoy
ment. but few for rest SO the place where the
most fun can he had is generally the place
most patrOnlZed.
TO OLD POINT.
At no time in the year does Old Point re-
ceiye as many Richmond visitors as on the
Fourth. On the afternoon trains Of the Sd
there are perfect bevies of young ladies on
their way 10 this resort and the morning
trains OF the Fourth bring other contin-
gents. Northern people. as rule,
have the place IN sling during
the winter and spring season, but
on the Fourth Rchmond's citizens take mat
tiers in hand aud for one day at least own
the place II is n delightful resort az which
o., = Iii #
fishing and bathing. and this year one can
stay there both Saturday and Sunday.
VIRGINIA BEACH.
Virginia Beach is also Il delightful place at
which 10 spend d couple of DAYS Ii Is really
better for the average g. 'zon than Old
Point. for If you are not IN the swim
at the latter place you are liable 10
have duh time II 1t. Not because
you are not as estimable as the upper ten. but
because you do not know them, and they
haven time 10 become acquainted with you.
Another attraction Of Nirgnia's Beach ls It's
splendid surf bathing. Being on the oceans
coast the waves come rolling IN with splen-
did dash. and the spot is rather more exciting
than the bathingat Old Point
OCEAN VIEW.
Ocean View is nice little place, for mice"
people 90 there The crowd i made up Of
some of the best people from all Of Nirginias
cities. and the fishing, about 500 yards from
the hotel is excellent. Gro there. eat dinner
of hog-ish. field tomatoes, coffee and claret
take n bath In the afternoon; look al the
waves on Sunday, and come home rested and
happy
PowHATAN PICNIC.
II you are a good Democrat and want TO
enjoy yourself 90 10 the Powhatan Club pic
ME at Acca farm Wagons that are comfort
able will take you out. and you can sit under
the shade of beautiful grove and
quench your thirst with several excellent
connections. If you are athletic you can
play football or baseball. or if you like
something with less work get up party and
play a quiet game of draw. Whom din
ner-time comes you will have an APP
petite and an appetizing dinner, and later
You can hear the presidential issues discussed
by men who profess 10 know. All good
Democrats. whether members of the club or
not can go, and the day cannot DO more
pleasantly spent.
GO NORTH.
IF you want to 90 North tickets at reduced
rates can be bought from the Fredericksburg
road. GO and see your friends in Washing
ton. Baltimore and fredericksburg, but don
90 TO Washington with the impression that
you can inspect the public buildings.
Tor YOU will make mistake
Uncle Sam shuts up all Of his
houses on the Fourth. so if you
are Gesrous Of seeing the public buildings 90
on the excursion 70 be given by the ladies OF
the Grace-street Baptist church. The tram
leaves July 9Th at half past o'clock in the
evening and leaves the capital city July Ith
at G:30 +. NJ.
TO LYNCHBURG.
IF you wish to 90 to Lynchburg YOU can do
so very easily. Leave here on the night trains
of the 81 and come back Monday morning.
II your relatives live az any station On the
road stop over to see them. They would be
ever so glad to see You.
WEST POINT.
Ifyou want 10 20 Grabbing or fishing 60 to
West Point The Danyille road runs an ex-
cursiOn 10 tina; place on the Fourth, the rain
leaving at o'clock III the morning You get
back Saturday evening in time TO do your
Sundays marketing.
PETERSBURG.
If You have friends in Petersburg. why not
90 over there and take dinner with them.
Just drop them postal to-day telling them
you are coming and the change Of scene and
fare will do you good You had better let
them know in time however for they may be
preparing o. 60 somewhere themselves.
or THE RIoHMoSD AID DANvuLE.
The Richmond and Danvile offers splen-
did chance for n visit to Danyllle. Halifax
county. or some other prominent place Why
not 90 70 Bon AIR and spend the two DAYS
allotted % youy II Is delightful place, and
the air and the shade and the country fare
will take the cobwebs from your brain before
you know II.
To SPEND SUNDAY.
II you stay in town on the Fourth you can
spend Sunday at the seashore. Go on the
Ariel excursion TO Norfolk or Old Point that
leaves Saturday evening at 10 O'clock. It's
delightful trip if YOU don't get sleepy. and
even If you do a cup of coffee will TX matters
all right in the morning.
If you want 10 axe the whole family go TO
Warwick Park There will be dancing, boat
ing. sailing. swimming. and the Gondola Will
leave at almost every hour.
STAY N TOWN.
If you are a baseball fend stay in town.
The Old Dominions OF this city pay the
champion University team. and base al
crank can feel himself right in his
glory. There will be two games
one at II A. NJ. and the other at
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