The Washington times., 1894-06-11
Washington Remembers Its Many Near
by Chances for Days Outing.
MARSHALL HALL ONE OF THEM
Patriotism and Frivolity Strangely Blended
in 9 Typical Sunday Crowd Who Journey
Down the Potomac in Search of Relief from
the Cares Of Business and Heat Of the City.

toric Potomac, has long ago ceased to be a
novelty. When seeking for recreation one
naturally turns to this point for an outlet, and
it is safe to say that now it is one OF the most
popular OF all resorts around the capital city.
The sail down the picturesque stream is
only forerunner OF the pleasure that the trip
holds in store for the recreation seeker. The
run down consumes about an hour. but it is
| time delightfully."- spent, and ends all too soon.
1t has now come SO that not boat runs either
way, on any day, but that it is crowded by a
merry party. But the day of lays for this
trip is Sunday-such a Sunday as yesterday
| was; when the air is hot and the city looks
tired and blistered.
The gayesi parties and the ones in which
| the most enthusiasm is manifested are those
| which leave on the morning boat. They are
the young persons who are up early and dill
| gently bent on getting all out of the trip that
| they can. The boats leaving later in the day
are generally filled with elderly persons, who
| 20 down to enjoy the sail and spend 4 pleas
! ant hour or two sitting on the vert nda OF the
| grand old Marshall mansion. contentedly ell
| joyinS the quiet and beautiful surroundings.
| Yesterday morning the party carried to
Marshall hail was typical Sunday crowd.
| Good nature and an cEuberaace OF spirits
|
| SowIed in all their ilimsy, bewitchinS hot
weather regalia crowded the deck laughing
| and chatting with their escorts By the time
| the gong sounded, and the boat with slow
| revolutions OF her powerful wheels began to
| back gracefully out into the river. the decks
/ were crowded and gay eXcufsionists where
| holding sway on all three of the steamers
| decks.
The boat ma:esticaly swung around in the
| stream. and the band stationed OH the forward
| end struck up brilliant air. 1t was one OF
| those popular swinging waltZes that set feet
| to patting and voices to humming the sweet
| refrain. BY this time the boat had gotten
| well under way and was being driven forward
| by powerful strokes. The change was appre-
| cIa:ed at once. Where all had been hot and
stlling before. with not breath OF air stir
| ring. there was now steady breeze that
| cooled flushed faces and set refractory locks
| to flying. The laughter became louder and
the excursion;sts were ROW n.oying the
| breeze and motion to the highest pitch.
| The band after short silence struck up
''Sweet Marie A girl with laughing eyes
and refractory blonde hair, perched on the
| railing and held TO her waverIng supper. by
the strong arms of her escort, broke out in a
| clear, ringing voice with ;he refrain. There
was shout of approval and a dozen voices
joined in. The crowd appreciated, and the
final words:
| rung out with an enthusiastic shout. The
band appreciated the compliment and a
strong chorus carried the song to finish.
The boat had been driven along at a stealy
speed. and now as there was luli. II woman
leaned over and pointing. snid TO friend
who was evidently II stranger
"See there is Mount Vernon"
There was "A hush over the boat All eyes
were bent on the forest-cad side of the
mount where the Father of his country sleeps
There was almost involuntari!y murmur of
admiration from the excursionists. Just
while the interest WIS the most tense. the
band began 10 play softly. in Il crowninS sort
OF Il way, the national hymn. My Country.
'Tis OF Thee Vt short intervals during a
pause in the muse the steamer bell was tolied
in honor Of TIE dead. As the band played on
the eXcursionsts. in sympathy with the air.
began TO softly sing the verses:
Land where my fathers died,
Land Of the pilgrims piide,
From every mountain side
Let freedom rins."
When the band ceased playing there was a
luil FOR moment and then an enthusiastic
burst of applause followed. The remainder
OF the trip was short and the usual confusion
incident upon landing was encountered
Finally all We're safely ashore AM spread
over the aiaple grounds in search of rest and
enjoyment.
10 the pleasure seeker n variety of amuse-
menis are offered. 4 spa.io dining parlJr
attracts the hungry and an cxrc!!ca; zeal can
bc secured Tor Il moderate price. Then ,Errc
IS the howlin. alley and the flying horses.
The deserted dancing pavilion attracted many
petsOEs seeking rest. but through the week IL
rrsouaGs 20 swng.n-; music and the rhythm |
OF ,lviu:: feet The MATS on itself prosecute /
a cocl and rcs;ful appearance ami i..e chars
on the wood piazzls were comfortably filed !
ali day.
\ spot Of interest is the graveyard whHrc |
the Mar>halls Lur.el their deal. The sah-.
with tn 'ir quaint Inscriptions. cluse great
deal Cs w"nLcr. EJttGer On. az! dUwa III /
the woods by the creek are benches. These |
are sacred to lovers. and who would intrude |
on their golden hours This fact is taciilv |
understood, and violent love making c.ln here |
progress nnn,egru trdly.
Tine return sr;p IS quieter The energy and |
enthusiasm Is worn out and manly h Il is are !
laid in feminine LAYS whi.e dcl.,aIe hanus |
caress the tired brows. Many of the cx-
ours onsts wili ga!hpr IN the uiiiing room on |
the Loaf and ENJOY the return trip there.
The eScurslOn.sts are mostly temperance |
people. ana when the more daring .n.ui.,t. IN |
the bowl that che"rs-espccialiy if the Of |
fender be feminine he or she il greeted with |
looks OF Gisavl rvv.ll. This docs not worry
the offender at all. and i'll many instances |
they construc the looks rs Clantes of cuyy
The eXcGrsionists arrive homc tired out but |
happy, and ready to repeat the trip at any
time it may be suggested.