Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
EXCURSIONS.

RIVER vIEw.-Tomorrow Capt. Randall gives
his last balloon ascension and parachute jump
at his beautiful pleasure resort. The Saml. J.
Pentz will leave at 10:45 an. 3:15 and $50
PIN; returning. leave River View at 12:45, 4:3O
and 7:30 p. m. Tickets, Is cents. This will be
the last appearance for the season OF Miss
Leona O'Dell, Prof O'Dell and their aerial dogs.
These balloon ascensions have proved highly
successful and thrilling. and the last one will
doubtless attract large crowd.
MANDOLIN AND BANJO CLUB.-One of the
most popular excursions that will go down to
Marshall Hall this season will be that Of the
Washington Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club,
on Tuesday evening next, June 20. There will
be an excellent concert at the mansion for those
who don't care to enjoy the dancing. The
grounds on this occasion will be nicely decor
ated, and all who 60 are assured a pleasant
time. A feature Of these trips are the fan pro-
grams.
CHORAL SOCIETY AND CAPITAL GLEE CLUB
One OF the most pleasant and enjoyable even
Ing excursions Of the season occurs Monday
evening, that Of the Choral Society and Capital
Glee Club to Marshall Hall and Indian Head by
the Manchester. In addition to the usual
amusements Of the resort there will be an en-
PERTAINING musica! program rendered by the
TWO organizations upon arrival at the ball The
Choral Society has for many years been ut the
head of the local musical organizations. and the
Glee Club, though Of but comparatively recent
formation, has already established for itself ar
erviable reputation. The Glee Club Is largely
composed Of members of the other Organiza-
ton, its president being Secretary Stevens Of
the Choral, and others Of its officers being
members and officers of the Choral The
friendly feeling between the two bodies Is
strong; indeed, ali the local organizations seem
IN q particularly pleasant frame Of mind toward
each other, aud it is hoped that this feeling may
lead to some combination for music festival
purposes at some time during next season.
H~.k All.
Charles Manchester makes an extra Indian Head
trip this evening. The merits Of this beautiful
cruise never fail to find responsive echo in an
appreciative public. These trips are patron
ICED by the elite, and the well-seasoned officers
Of the boat use the utmost diligence in making
them attractive to the patrons. The strains OF
the band, the rhythmic swish Of the water, the
merry tinkle Of the engine bell and the JOYOUS
laughter of the happy excursionists all combine
| to make the Indian Head trips Of the Macales-
ter waking dream.
SUNDAY AT MARSHALL HALL.-Sunday at
Marshall Hall suggests a heaven of green
lawns, sylvan dells complete repose and utter
rest to the thousands OF weary toilers, who. in
| their eagerness to escape from the madding
crowd, go down to the Hall to read sermons in
stones. books in the running brooks and good
in everything. This is the mcst delightful
season OF the year at this resort. The lawns
and woods are IN their freshest summer gowns
and brightest colors. Schroeder's Orchestra
will make the vicinity Of the band stand ring
with series Of sacred melodies. The Macaies-
i ter goes down at II, 2:45 and clock and the
River Queen leaves at $50. All aboard.
CARROLL INSTITUTE ExcURsIoN.-There ID
no more delightful way of spending an evening
at this than to take a sail down the river.
When the company is a pleasant one the enjoy
ment is enhanced. and this is exactly what ID
offered in the annual excursion Of the Carroll
Institute. The members and friends Of this
institute will take possession Of the steamer
Manchester on next Wednesday evening and
will 90 to Marshall Hall. The boat leaves the
7th street wharf at $50 pm. Tho tickets are
only so cents; children under twelve years, Il
| cents.
The JOLLY FAT MEN.-The second annual
excursion Of the Jolly Fat Men will take place
next Monday. and, as usual. to River View
Last year the jolly Fat Men had such glo
riously good time that this year elaborate ar
engagements have been made to meet the ex
pectations Of their anti-fat friends. All kind
Of outdoor sports will be given characteristic o
a day in the country. On Monday the Saml
Pentz will leave at 9:45 m, LAS and $50 p m.
the Harry Randall at 430 and 7:l5 pm. Capt
Randall is the first vice president Of the club.