Evening star., 1895-06-15
EXCURSIONS.

out of the city tomorrow. The green lawns
OF this resort are only one of the many at
tractive features that 1t possesses, and
they are all we'll known to many thousands
Of the citizens Of Washington. Amuse-
ments for tcth the young and old are pro-
vided for here. and Prof. Schroeder's band
will add to the complete enjoyment by
rendering a choice selection all day and
evening at the grounds. Once more the
announcement is made that it is hoped 10
have the Ferris wheel running by next
Sunday, the only thing to be added to
make 1t completed beirg the motive power.
The steamer Manchester will leave at IL
am, 2:30 and $50 pm, and the River
Queen at o am, l and 4:3O p. m. Stops will
be made at Fort Washington both ways on
all trips except on the $50 boat.
River View and the camp will be the
slogan tomorrow, for these two places will
be the important points of public interest.
The soldier boys will step across the boun-
dairy line that separates warfare and pleas
ure and mngle with their friends who will
journey to River View to meet them. Capt.
Randall promises ample transportation,
and will send the Pentz Sunday on three
fast trips, leaving at 1O:45 am, 2:45 and
5:45 pm. After landing at River View the
PentZ will continue dir ect to Fort Wash
ington. On return trips the Pentz leaves
the camp at 12:45, and 8 pm, stopping at
River View both ways. Fare. round trip.
% cents; fare one way, 10 cents. Arth's
splendid band will add to the days pleas
ure, together with the vast aggregation of
amusements, and will make beautiful River
View and the citizen soldier very much in
evidence tomorrow.
A trip to salt water and within a few
hours ride is surely a treat, and good
many people are sure to take advantage of
it, judging from the large number that Wis
tied Bay Ridge last Sunday. The bathing
beach here Is surpassed by none OF the
watering resorts for many miles around on
the bay, and grabbing, beating and fishing
are a few other sports that may be en-
toyed at Bay Ridge. The toboggan slide,
which extends a hundred feet into the wa
ter, and the Ferris wheel were patronized
by an unusually large number last Sunday,
and delightful sail to Baltimore and re-
turn may be enjoyed on the steamer Co
lumbia. Trains will leave the Baltimore
and Ohio depot at 9:35 am, 80 and 3:15
pm.
When the Elks give an excursion down
the river they are always accompanied by
many of their friends. Next Monday this
organization will give its first excursion
of the season to River View for the bene-
fit of their charity fund. and arrange
ments have been made to make the day
complete in all ways. A literary and musi-
cal entertainment will be given. together
with a stereopticon exhibition of new and
novel views. There is no reason why pleas
ant day may not be spent. Music will be
furnished by Arth's band, and the steamer
Samuel j. Pentz will leave at 9:45 am,
AS and 6:30 PM, and the Harry Ran
dali at pm.
The pilots of the Potomac river and the
marine engineers will give their second
annual excursion to River View Tuesday
next, and the fearless pilots and trust
worthy engineers have the vast public US
their friends, who appreciate the fact that
keeping. A large number Of tickets have
been sold and the Pentz will make three
trips, leaving on schedule time.
Post No. 1, John A. Rawlings. G. A. R.,
Department of Potomac, will give one of
it's delightful excursions to Bay Ridge next
Tuesday, on which occasion special fea-
lures and attractions will be given and the
comfort and pleasure of all will be care
fully looked after by the committee of ar
rargements which include such well known
comrades as Newton Ferree, "A. S. Taber,
VIM. D. Mack Thos. K. Sheppard and
Charles c. Boyd, from either of whom
tickets can be obtained. The trip up Ches-
apeake Bay to Baltimore and return, Civ
ing the eXcusionists several hours at Bay
Ridge, is one of the features of this en-
joyable excursion.
The Beneficial Association of Public
Buildings and Grounds will give their sec
ond family excursion to River View on
Thursday, June 20. An exhibition of fancy
dancing will be given by the pupils of Miss
Marion Proctor's Academy, and there will
be an amateur waltzing contest for which
two handsome gold medals will be given.
Twenty handsome medals will also be
given for childrens games. All previous
excursions of this association have proved
to be a success and this one will not be
behind.
The National Rifles give an excursion to
all Hall Monday, which,it Is thought,
will be one of the most enjoyable affairs
of the season. The proceeds of the eXcur-
sion will be used to defray the expenses OF
the organization on their proposed ST.
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bers that their friends will turn out in
force to help them. The Rifles hope to
gain both glory and cash in st. Louis at
the interstate drill, and their friends are
confident that they will not be disappont-
ed. The Manchester will leave her wharf
at 6:30 sharp.
The palace steamer City of Richmond will
leave her wharf, foot of 9Th street, tomor-.
row at am. for pleasant ride to
Colonial Beach. where an enjoyable time is
expected by all who avail themselves of
this trip Endless attractions are always
on hand. and the bathing and fishing at
this Well-known resort can compete with
any other place on the Potomac. Music
will be aboard the boat and at Colonial
Beach
An excursion will be given to Marshall
Hall on next Thursday by Encampment
No. 60. L. V. L., and promises to be one of
the most enjoyable that has been given for
some time. Nothing has been left out to
add to the comfort of all who go on this
excursion, and besides a choice musical
program Corporal Tanner will deliver a
talk Boats leave at 10 am, 23O and $50
pm.
Tomorrow the steam launch Florence will
make her usual trips to Cabin John bridge
These are delightful sails up the Potomac
and have been enjoyed by many. The boat
leaves 32d and Canal streets at 0 am. and
2:3O pm.
The steamer Manchester will leave her
wharf at $50 o'clock this evening for a sail
to Indian Head. Judging from the num-
bers who avail themselves of these trips
it is safe to say they are enjoyable. Begin
ming this evening the Manchester will stop
at Fort Washington on this trip both
ways, thus giving all chance to stop Off
Prof. Schroeder's band will be in attend
ance.
AMUSEMENTS.