Evening star., 1895-08-03
EXCURSIONS.

a great number Of other persons besides
bicycle riders, gives its annual excursion
to Marshall Hall on the steamer Maca;es-
ter Monday next. Although the date for
this year is a trife later than usual the
management feel that the move is a wise
one and that the renewed success of the
outing will justify their ACTORS. The night
is one for a full moon, unless some acci-
dent happen to the elements and 1T is ex-
pected that the affair will be cne of the
most enjoyable that has ever gone down
the river to this popular resort. The num-
ber Of tickets will be limited to prevent
the possibility of crowding, and they may
be obtained from members of the club or
at the club house.
An immense number went down. on the
Manchester last night to Marshall Hall AMI
Indian Head, the boat being crowded al
most to overf1owing. At the Hall every
thing was kept running in fine style, the
Ferris wheel being especially attractive to
the many who desired a glimpse OF the
Potomac and the SUI rounding country by
moonlight. Tomorrow will be as attractive
as usual at Marshall Hall and everything
possible will be done for the comfort and
enjoyment of those who take outing on
Sunday to enjcy at least enc day of cool
ness during the week. Schroeder'S band
will be in attendance all day long and will
render selections on the band platform back
of the mansion.
A very large crowd went down this after
noon to see Speedy, the champion tower
diver of the world, do his act at River
View at O'Clock. 1t is expected that this
evenings boat to Indian Head and River
Visw will be crowded to its utmost capacity
Speedy Will jump again this evening for
the benefit Of those who, get off at River
View on the evening trip, and after his
performance dancing and other usual at
fractions will be offered. Tomorrow is the
last chance the people of this locality will
have to See Speedy before he departs for
the west. He will jump twice, at in the
afternoon and in the evening, and prepar-
ations have been made for one of the larg-
est crowds of the season. The regular
time schedule will prevail and his jumps
Mill be made Immediately after the arrival
Of the afternoon and evening beats. Arth's
orchestra will render selections on the
porch of the cafe as usual, adding great
deal to the general enjoyment of the day
and especially to those who make prac-
tice of eating their Sunday dinner at the
pretty place.
Centennial Council. No 4, Sons Of Jona-
dab. will give a moonlight excursion to
Indian Head on the steamer Harry Ran
dali Monday evening next. fine pro-
gram Of songs, rocitations and instrument
al music has been prepared and refresh
ments will be served On the boat by the
lady friends of the order. The boat will
leave at 6:45 and a most enjoyable occa-
sion is anticipated by the members and
friends of the organization
Tomorrow enticing Colcrial Beach will
await the many hundred ds of people that
,patrcpize this popular resort every Sunday
1t is safe to say that this Sunday will not
go without taking merry crowd down.
Cool breezas and plenty of shade, together
with salt water bathing and grabbing, are
some of the features CT the place. Concerts
will be given on the trip down that will
enliven the day, and all will have Il
chanc. to view the picturesque scenery
along the Potomac. The steamer City of
Richmond will leave 7th street wharf at
6 o'clock this evening and tomorrow at 0 a.
M fr om the 9th street wharf.
Columbia Lodge No. 10, I. o. O. F., will
give an excursion to Bay Ridge Tuesday
next, the affair promising to be a very sue
cessful one in every way. A number of
pleasant features have been provided, snd
all members and friends of the order ere
cordially invited to be present. The trains
bers of the committee will be at the depot
with tickets to sell.