Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-04
EXCURSIONS.

Sunday at River view will be one of gay
attraction. Capt. Randall will present for
the first time the great Capt. Whistler, the
aquatic actor who has delighted all Europe
with his thrilling and interesting marine
exhibitions. Capt. Webb and his herd of
educated performing seals will prove a
rovelty, in conjunction with the prairie dogs
and educated alligators. This double free
attraction,w Esputa's charming concerts,
ill make tomorrow enc of the banner days
of the season at River View. The Pentz
will, as usual. make three fast trips, at
1915 a.. m, 2:i5 and 5:45 p. m.
A day of recreation may be had at the
81 cen lawns of Marshall Hall tomorrow
There will be numerous attractions. includ-
ing h dress parade by the District National
Guard, inSuring plenty of enjoyment. The
Steamer Manchester will leave her wharf at
IL am, 2:3U and $50 pm, and the River
Queen at p. m
The popular resort, Bay Ridge, will be an
attractive place tomorrow. Fine saltwater
bathing, fishing and Grabbing, with other
attractions, and the music by the military
hand will add to make the day an enjoya bic
one. Trains will leave the Baltimore and
Ohio station at 9:3J am, 30 and lbs
p.
Buena Vista will afford day OF enjoy
ment tomorrow. Plenty of shade and cool
air make this resort one Of the most pleas
ant on the Potomac.
Professor w. II. Dawson, the champion
tight-wire trick artist and head balancer OF
the world, will give a thlrty-minute exhibit
ton Of his SKILL standing on his head on Il
rope Of wire and will pull off pair of
congress she es. There Will also be plenty
of music and dancing. A steamer will leave
the River Queens wharf at 10 and IL am
and from to pm.
Capt. Randall made popular selection
when he issued his thirty-three- hour trip
excursions to Chapel Point During the
present dull times the two-dollar tariff is
made attractive for a pleasure trip, which
includes transportation, meals and lodging
at Hotel Belleview.
Ruth Lodge, No. 2. and Library Associa-
ton. l. o. .. F., will give an excursion to
Bay Ridge on next Wednesday. The fare
has been reduced from one dollar to sew
enty-five cents. and the committee in
charge Of the comfort and enjoyment of
those who go promise a very pleasant day.
Trains will leave the Baltimore and Ohio
station at 0:1J a. IN. and los D. m.
Next Tuesday the Capital Beneficial AS
ISOLATION will give a family picnic to Be
thesda Park. There will be no lack of at
fractions, as a special program has been
arranged. including a ball game, between
the members of the association; a three
legged race, and or e-hundred- yard dash
open to all, for which there will be prizes
awarded to the winners.
The first moonlight excursion of the en-
ployas Of w. ID. Clark & Co. will be given to
Marshall Hall on Monday. very pleasant
time is promised to all who so, and the
steam er Manchester will leave her wharf at
$50 pm.
To enjoy a good moonlight excursion and
breathe the good fresh air that comes from
the Potomac take the Manchester this even
ing at $3.50 for Indian Head and Mar
shall Hall. These trips that are being given
by Capt. Blake of the Manchester to Indian
Head are greatly enjoyed by every one and
the great throngs that go down are evidence
of this. Prof. Schroeder with his fine band
is always on hand, and makes things very
pleasant for every one. The best of order
is maintained at the grounds. UhA River
Queen will make trip at ) p. m The rest
of the season, so as to give all a chance to
witness the dress parade and drills that are
being given by the soldiers that are now in
camp at Marshall Hail.