Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-05
EXCURSIONS.

Judging from the large crowds of patrons
who visited River View yesterday to es-
cape the heat of the city, this resort is
surely an enticing place to spend the day.
Large numbers visited River View yester-
day for day of recreation. and they were
surely rewarded. for cooler spot
is hard to find, and those who were In
search of a day of enjoyment found many
attractions. The fact that Speedy, the
high-tower jumper. would positively make
his last appearance yesterday also at
tracted a large number. He made three
dives during the day Immediately after the
arrival of each boat. Prof. Arths fine
band rendered a choice selection of con-
cert music. and was frequently applauded.
The steamer Harry Randall will leave
this evening at 6:45 for a delightful
be given by Centennial Lodge. No. 4, Sons
of Jonadab. A large number of tickets
has already been sold, and 1t Is expected
that there will be a goodly crowd to ac-
company the lodge. An Interesting program
has been arranged, including instrumental
music, songs and Rotations
Fully 1,5OO members of the Washington
Sangerbund journeyed to Buena Vista yes
terday. as guests Of the Potomac German
American Pleasure Club. A day Of pleas
IRE and rest was enjoyed by all who made
the trip, amusements Of all description
having been provided for py the committee
during the day and evening and furnished
music which was greatly enjoyed.
Myrtle Lodge Knights Of A>ythias, will
give an excursion to River View OH next
Tuesday, and which Is likely to prove one
of the most enjoyable that has been given
this year. Beside numerous additional
amusements. fine program has been pre-
pared. which includes a cake walk. races,
dancing, vocal and instrumental music.
The steamer Samuel ]. Pentz will leave at
10 am, 2S0 and $50 pm.
The annual moonlight excursion of the
Capital Bicycle CLUB Will be given TO Mar
sure to prove a Success in every way.
Music and dancing VII be the features Of
the evening, and the steamer Manchester
will leave, at $50 p.rn. The tickets may be
house. 400 10th street. nt so cents each. ~ >
Division No. l, Ancient order of Hibern-
ians gave their ANIMAL excursion to River
View today. The morning and afternoon
aboard and it is expects1 that the steamer
Pentz the last boat which leaves foot of
High street at 5'45 pm. and Tth street
wharf at GAS Z. M. viii also carry down a
day there has been an excellent athletic
program prepared, whf.h comprises quot
throwing, foot racing. sfelge throwing and
waltzins contests. a game of base ball
An excursion will be given to Bay Ridge
by Columbia Lodge, No. 10, /. .. D. F.. to-
morrow. Nothing has been omitted by
those in charge to make the day an enjoy
able one. and trains will leave the Ealti-
more and Ohio depot at 9:15 am. and 4:2S
pm.
When the steamer Manchester leaves her
wharf tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock
there will be aboard her the members of
the Crescent Benevolent Association and
their many friends, the occasion being the
fifth annual moonlight excursion of this
association Prof. Schroeder's band will
render program Of fine music, and a
pleasant evening Is promised to all who
go. Those desiring to spend the whole
day at Marshall Hall can take the early
boats, the tickets on this excursion being
good the whole day.