The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-20
IHE EXCURSION SEASON.
Many Merry Picnic Parties Spend the Time
ut NnrIons Rcsorts.

This is the season when the festive
cxcursionist is as happy as a 'pcssum up
the 'simmon tree Such a smile found
a ready application in the thorghts of all
who lingeI ed about the Chesapeake and
Ohio tBrcad-streeD station yesterday
morning. People opened their eyes and
took a second look. Then they mum
bled to themselves, Goodness, what
crowd! Everything about the station
Was Os the alert Baskets and buckets,
big cakes Of ice, any amount OF lemons,
and all the paraphernalia so dear 10 the
picknicker's heart, left no doubt that the
nine hundred individuals who went down
10 Providence Forge were off for a day
Of pleasure.
The occasion was the Joint picnic OF the
Christian Sunday schools OF the city. and
they did not forget TO put in day OF
genuine enjoyment at that famous re-
sort, where so many counting couples
have dreamed OF visionary things and
have laid some few plans for the future;
where dancing people have giided over
the floor TO the inspiring strains OF a
waltz or a polka. and where the small
boy has manufactured pin hooks for the
avowed purpose Of deceivng the unsus-
pecting perch or disturbing the peaceful
reveries Of the bull-fTog.
The big crowd wandered about the
woods. got themselves delightfully."- sun
burned and got on intimate terms with
the troublesome chigre. Then they drank
lemonade 10 their hearts content, mas
ticated fried chicken by the wholesale.
and paid their respects 10 cream puffs
lady fingers and the like. They returned
to the city with many pleasant Iecol-
leetions of the trip
OPP FOR THE sEAsHoRE.
And while all this was going on just
about 30 eNcuTstOnists were reaping the
benefits Of the bi1ny sea air at Old Point,
and strolling upon the sandy beach
thereabout The excursion was under the
management OF the Young Ladies So
ciety OF the Second Presbyterian church.
They left the station about $50 o'clock,
and II was a merry party A delightful
day was spent at the Point, and the
eXcurslonists returned 10 the city last
night much pleased with the trip.
The Centenary Methodist sunday
School spent most pleasant time at
Warwick Park and lower James river
yesterday. Quite a large crowd went
down on the trip. and typical outing
was spent by the Sunday school scholars.
moonlight excursion TO the Masonic
Home was given last evening by the
Ladies' Auxiliary Of that institution. At
80 O'Clock a delightful musical enter
tainment was given. and those who at
tended spent a pleasant evening
The first OF the series OF grand military
excursions under the auspices OF the
First Regiment. was given last night on
the Pocahontas. Good music was one
proved a success in every particular
OTHER OUTINGS THIS WEEK.
The Grove-Avenue Baptist Sunday
sCnool will have its annual picnic at
Warwick Park tomorrow. The steamer
Ariel has been chartered for the occasion.
and Will start promptly at
SON will be given isom the park
% Dutch Gap, and the steamer VIII return
in time 10 reach the city before dark
Ample street-car arrangements nave peen
made and the committee In charge
promise a pleasant occasion 10 all VINO
may 80 with them. 1850. o..
The Sunday school OF Leight-Street
church WIZ 20 10 Ashland Park to-day.
The train starts at $50 o'clock me
Fourth-Street school goes TO the game
place on Friday.
The I4aurel-Street Methodist Sunday
school Will give their annual excursion
tomorrow. Ashland Park Will be the
place for the outing.
On Friday the Sunday schooi OF Irihty
Methodist church will give their annual
picnic and excursion down the James.
The excursion to Natural Bridge on
mex, Saturday for the benefit or the
WOman's Christian Association. Day
NurSery and Free Kindergarten. promises
10 De a delightful trip. Natural Bridge
Is a most attractive place TO tourists
generally and there is every indication
Wat large number Of excursionists WIN
lake advantage Of this opportunity:
The lady managers Of the Eye and Ear
Itnnrnsry VIII give an excursion 10 old
rmnt Saturday. All necessary arrange
hene for a pleasant trip viii be made
sno there will be number OF chape-
'.ns 10 go along. =.
Ih< Second Presbyterian church WIZ !