Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-27
EXCURSIONS.

Inc second annual excursion of the Young
Mons Catholic Club Of Gonzaga College
Was given yesterday at River View 1t Is
estimated that fully two thousand people
were OF the excursion and enjoyed tine cool
breezes of River View and the society of
the energetic young men who compose the
organization Dancing was continued until
a late hour. and other attractions filed I'm
the time at the popul:.r resort. Cant. Ran.
dall did everything in his power to afford
the eXcursionists a good time, and he sue
ceeded SO admirably that he received
unanimous vote of thanks from all present
An excursion will be given this evening
on the steamer Manchester TO Marshall Hall
by the three boat clubs of this city-the
Aralostan. Columbia Athletic and Poto-
mac-to defray the expenses of the recent
regatta. The outing is to be under the
management of the combined clubs, and
every effort has been and will be made to
make the affair complete success, imam
cially as we'll as socially The bills Of the
regatta for incidentials and necessaries
were quite large, and the committee in
charge has taken this means of trying to
settle them.
The tournament and grand dress ball
Waich Is to be held at Marshall Hall to-
morrow, day and evening, promises to be
one of the most notable affairs that has
occurred on the river for quite while. The
tournament will be held on tie green lawns
the two new pavi!ons. 1t is expected that
the record fol ate nddnce at this popular
resort wilt be broken, and great rrepara-
ticns have been n:udc to afford every one
the very best time possible. The knights
will begin the tournament at noon. and will
tilt for the honor of browning tine Queen
of Love and Beauty, and incidentally win
ming the prizes which will be given to the
victor The entrance fees Of the contest
ants, with $50 added thereto will be d.
vided among the successful riders as a sort
of incentive to make them do their best.
Residents of Virginia, Maryland and the
District of Columbia are expected to attend
ard participate in the festivities. Entries
to the tournament have been made from
all these places, and the list includes some
of the best riders In this part of the coun-
try, thus insuring a close ard spirited con-
test. handsome souvenir program has
been gotten up, which will be presented to
ladies' on the steamers Every possible care
will be taken OF the comfort of the guests
Seats will be provided at the tournament
for the ladies, and every convenience CON
ducive to pleasure and ease will be looked
after. The orator of the day will be L.
Allison Wilmer. while Robert Grain will
perform the functions of that office in the
evening. Dancing will take place all day
and evening, so that those who desire that
form of amusement may be nmodated.
All boats which leave Washington will
stop at points en- route to Marshall Hall
for the accommoda ton of those living near
the Hall who have no other means of trans
pcrtation. The Manchester and River Queen
will be used for the transportation of pas
sengers from Washington, leaving at $50
and 10 am, go, and 6:f5 pm. The music
will be by Sch-oeder's excellent orchestra.
The dining hall will have an extra corps of
workers, AMI the best fare will he given
that is possible.
Nelson Division. No. 2, U. r. K. of P,
will give an excursion to the Loudoun coun-
ty agricultural fair at Leesburg tomorrow,
a special train leaving the Pennsylvania
railroad depot at am. The round trip Is
81 S. which includes admission to the fair,
and all sir knights who are going are ex-
pected to report in full uniform.
The fast-flying steamer Saml J. Pentz
will leave at 9:45 Thursday morning for
Chapel Point on one of the popular trips to
that beautiful spot. The Pentz will stop
at Alexandria and leave there at 1915. thus
giving the people of that place an cppor-
tunity to take a day off and enjoy them
selves. The advantages of Chapel Point
as a pleasure ground are unexcelled in
natural way, and artificial means have been
employed to such an extent that the place
Is a veritable paradise in hot weather Salt
water bathing, fishing and Grabbing may be
sports and dancing may be enjoyed all day
long The return home is made at a sea-
sonable time, and as Capt Randall will
personally superintend the outing its sue
cess is assured.
Tomorrow will be the last Wednesday of
the season at popular River View. The
season which is just closing has been the
most successful In the history of the place.
and the management is entirely satisfied
given it. Special attractions have been FRO
Vided for tomorrow, and the last Wednes-
day at River View will close in a happy and
entertaining way.