Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-22
EXCURSIONS.

An immense crowd Of people assembled
yesterday at River View to see the daring
tower diver, Speedy, make his jump from
q platform eighty feet in the air to a tank
containing three and one-half feet Of wa
ter. The beats were all crowded during
the day and the grounds were tested to
their utmost capacity. 1t seems as though
Speedy could dive Of the monument, so
easy is his leap from the tower, which Is
full eighty feet above the surface Of the
water into which he Jumps. Thousands
held their breath while he was in the air,
and many hundreds of threats gave cheers
when his head appeared above the water.
The spacious grounds afforded safe re-
sort fl ON the heat Of the city, and those
who took advantage of the opportunity to
escape from the warm air in town were
amply rewarded.
Several thousand people thought that the
green lawns Of Marshall Hall was the
coolest place in existence yesterday, and
the beautiful place was thronged all day
long with the anxious seekers, not after
knowledge, but after breeZes. They found
them at the Hall in abundance, and spent
what would nave otherwise been most
wretched day. The green grass and shady
nooks and corners Of the historic old place
looked delightfully."- cool end inviting, while
the breezes from the river cooled many a
heated head and soothed many children
and babies to sleep The grounds were
crowded. but their spacicusness afforded
ample room. for all who grasped the oppor-
tunity Of getting away for brief spell
frcm the intensity of the heat Of the city.
Schroeder's orchestra rendered some ex-
cellent music during the afternoon and
evening, and added not a little to the pleas
ure of the day. The Ferris wheel was, per-
haps, the most popular attraction, and
many hundreds caught a glimpse Of the
beautiful scenery surrounding Marshall
Hall from its towering height.
for the excursion of Grand Canton. P. NJ,
I. o. O. F., to Boy Ridge tomorrow, and a
most successful outing is locked forward to
by all who hope to accompany the organi-
cation A great number have signified their
intention IF going with the command. and
the committee report a most encouraging
sale Of tickets.
The Sycamore Club give their third an
nual excursion to River View tomorrow on
the steamer Pentz. A successful time is
predicted. and large number of tickets
have been told for the event. Dancing will
take place all day and in the evening. while
the especial attraction will be a prize
waltZing contest.
The excursion of Naval Lodge, No. 4, F.
A. A. NJ, takes place tomorrow evening at
Marshall Hall. The steamer Manchester
has been chartered for the occasion, and
the most enjoyable event is expected by
those who are looking forward to the out
ing. large number of tickets have been
sold and it Is expected that the boat will
be tested TO it's fullest capacity.
About LOO people took the trip to Colo
NAL Beach yesterday on the steamer City
of Richmond, and nearly every one spoke
very highly of the management Of both the
boat and the grounds. The excellent salt
water bathing and the grabbing. which are
the finest on the river. were INDUCED in by
many. while others strolled along the beach,
where cool breezes were to be found in
abundance. The trip down was made in
good time, and the return trip also in good
time, with a merry crowd on board. Trips
are made daily at am except Saturday,
when trip is made at o'clock, and gives
all q chance to stay over night at this pop
li1ar resort.