Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-04
EXCURSIONS,

The third annual excursion of the Epworth
League was given last evening to River View.
The excursion was so largely attended that the
steamer Samuel J. Pentz was unable 10 carry
the excursionists and the steamer Mary wash-
| ington had 10 take the overflow, both steamers
| CARRYING fully 1000 persons. The District
league has a membership Of about .2o0 and an
excursion is given each summer in order to
bring the members more closely together. The
committee in charge of the excursion was COM
posed of W. c. Eldridge. J. NJ Fisher and J. L.
Meauy, and the affair was o decided success
Marshall Hall has come TO I've recognized ms
| the place where one can get away from the dust
| and heat Of the city and spend a quiet time on
Sunday any other day. The Manchester and
River Queen will go down tomorrow at IL a. m
2:30, $3.50 and 6:15 pm.
The annual garden and pound party of the
Children's Country Home will be held al tbs.
home. corner Broad Branch and Military roads.
on Tuesday, from TO z pm. Light wagons
will meet electric cars from Georgetown nj the
Tenleytovn post Office TO convey persons 20 the
home. In case of rain il will be postponed
until the first clear day. This is ONE Of the
most deserving charities in the District and de-
serves the most liberal patronage.
The National Rifles will give their first excur-
sion this season on Monday evening. June 49,
going 10 Marshall Hall on the steamer Nacales-
ter, which will leave her wharf Mt $50 pm. The
attended and among the most enjoyable that go
down the river during the warm season. The
committee this year determined that moth
ing shall be left undone which will contribute to
the comfort or pleasure Of their guests
The excursion of Columbia Commandery No.
2, X. T., to Marshall Hall on Monday evening
promises TO be a very enjoyable one 20 those
who may be fortunate enough TO get aboard the
Manchester before O'Clock. In addition 20 the
excellent arrangements at the hail Tor various
kinds Of enjoyment. such as dancing. bowling
shooting, riding. &C.. literary and musical
treat may be expected. III il is desired TO spend
the day or afternoon at the hall the tickets are
good on the day boats.
The fourth annual excursion OF the Washing
ton Gas Light Company's Employees Beneficial
Organization viii take place on Monday. River
View being the objective point. The steamer
Pentz will leave Wheatley's wharf. Georgetown,
at s:45 a. m. and 5:45 p. m, and 9TH street
wharf at 9:45 a. m. and las and 6:45 p. m.
The magnificent palace steamer Samuel J.
Pentz viii make two trips TO River View to-
morrow at IL a. m. and 8 O'Clock .. M. Cyrene
dances her serpentine aud Spanish dances for
the last time. She will appear at ~ noon and s
p. m. The season so far has been very sue
cessful. Capt. Randall has cause to congratu-
late himself upon the result of his efforts TO fur
nish an amusement resort that compares favor
ably with the leading resorts in the country.
James Pain Sons of London will commence o
series of magnificent pyro;ecbnical displays
during July at River View, and on each night
81 900 worth of fireworks will be used repre-
senting every device known 10 the art. Balloon
ascensions. champion female swimming races
| and international regatta are among the COM
ing attractions.