Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-24
HOTTEST DAY OF THE SUMNER.
farks Crowded-Large Excursion Parties
LnnYe-plc- Mics. Etc.

farks Crowdsd-Large Hscursion Parties
Leave-Pic-Nics. Etc.
{ Yesterday was the hottest day OF the
eeason. ana those who had the benefit
bf the early-closing movement were de-
goutly thankful for the opportunity 1t Of
Tered them to get out OF the city, or
lake Il quietly after o'clock.
After shutdown the street-cars were
oensely crowded. and thousands Sought a
breath OF cool air in the parks
Y The Eye and Ear Innrmary excursion
10 Old Point got off on time. and carried
Gown most select party a special
10 the Dispatch from Old Point, received
East night says:
"The vestibuled special bearing the
sadies and gentlemen chaperoned under
abe auspices OF the Eye and Ear lniirmary,
arrived here this evening, having made
lhe unprscedented running time from
auchmond to Old Point in one hour and
NIFTY minutes, and that with a stop OF ten
minutes at Lee Hall. The train was
nriven by Engineer Tom Hall, with Cap
rain j. IL. Bailey as conductor. The
Iarty number about 800. and the calori-
nc has been reduced to normal temporal
fure by bathing and other sports. me
Excursion IS a success in every particu-
aar. Colonel 10. Lane Stern Is now lead
ing the german y large number VIII
remain over uniil tomorrow. The spe-
rial left on time for Richmond, with the
Remainder.
:, The Kinder,,arten and Day Nursery
excurslon-traln TO the Natural Bridge got
of yesterday morning with quite large
party aboard.
NIAGARA AND CANADA.
~ for a
Sex 20 Watkins Glen. Rochester, Mia
Snra Falls. and Toronto. Canada, which
Starts on the nth of July. promises to
6e n most enjoyable affair. IT would be
difficult 10 arrange a more pleasant trip.
nuss Bette Ellysou and Mrs. Anna
Hahn have perfected all details, and are
ready 20 receive the names OF those who
ky1sh TO go. These names Will be listed
~ the Retreat on Twelfth street, be-
Tween Broad and Marshall telephone No.
a7D, and all Information be given there.
Rochester has one OF the most noted art
EaileT1cs IN America. 1t contains a hne
collection OF paintings and statuaiy.
The attractions OF the other places are
krell known. The cxcursionists Will be
epns eight days. and the ticket Will
rover all expenses.
CIRCLE or INDUSTRY.
TnufFldN tlkDI tnc 'lISlt VI iuuuShS
of Centenary Methodist church will give
IN excursion to Dutch Gap on the steamer
Socahontas.
The Retreat for the Sick will give IT:
annual picnic 10 Ashland Park Wednes
Day. \ number OF ladies from the Boart
OF MANAGERS Of tho Retreat will act az
ehaperons.
TYIe Graco-stiect Baptist church Sun
Day school basket picnic Will take place
M Ashland Park next Tuesday. The trair
sriIl leave Broad and Hancock streets a
b.So a. NJ.
The annual picnic OF the First Baptis
sunday school Will be held at Providence
Forge Tuesday. the 26th. and that o
the Pine-Street school at the same plac'
In Thursday.
The Free Dispensary will have n moon
bght excursion down the river July 9th
the POLK Miller Combination, assisted b,
captain Frank Cunningham, will contri
butte 60 the enjoyment OF those who ma,
participate The auxiliary band o
young ladies viii unite with the lad.
rnansgers in making everything pleasant