Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-29
EXCURSIONS.

The boats that ran to Marshall Hail yes
terday were crowded on every trip The
beautiful place was overrun with visitors
and pleasure-seekers, who filled every shady
nook and corner in their efforts to find a
cool place. The attractions were all kept
busy during tn, entire day, and especially
was this so with the Ferris wheel Every
seat was filled every time it made revo-
luton, and those who took advantage of
the opportunity to go aloft expressed
themselves as highly delighted with the
beautiful view obtained from the great
height. SchroederS band was in attend
ance during the day, and enlivened the oc-
casion with some excellent music, giving
their concert on the band stand back of
the mansion. The bathing beach was very
much in evidence. and number of parties
took pleasure trips in the pretty little boats
which are stationed at the pier.
The r. ". and B. Club give their ex-
cursion to Marshall Hall tonight on the
steamer Manchester. Barring accident, the
evening should be moonlight one, and a
most enjoyable occasion Is anticipated by
all. The excursion is for the benefit of
Lincoln Corps, No. 6. w. r. c., and a
number of the friends of that organization,
as well as those of the R. w. and B. Club
are expected 10 attend.
An excursion will be given to Bay Ridge
tomorrow on the regular trains by Union
Lodge, No. %, K. of P. 1t is their second
annual outing to this place. and a most
successful trip is looked for in every way.
The arrangements are in the hands of
Messrs. J. c. Yost, Chas. T. Roderick
Louis Board and A. H. Mccain, and tick
cts may be procured from them, or from
the committee at the depot.
A large crowd went down to River View
yesterday to see Speedy, tine champion
tower diver of the world, make two jumps
from his lofty perch to the small tank on
beneath haS haa
brilliantly lighted with electricity, and
when Speedy jumps at night, as he did
Saturday evening. the sight is truly a
thrilling one. This Is the last week of
Speedy at River View, and he will make
six more jumps in all. Two of these will
be made on Wednesday, two on Saturday,
and two on Sunday, the last day of his en-
gagement. The second jump Wednesday
will be made after dark through fire, and
a large crowd is expected to witness the
feat. The dive will be made through a
ring of fire after darkness has set in, the
only light being that of the incandescent
lamps on the tower and the flame through
which he sails downward Sunday will be
positively the last day of Speedy, and Capt.
Randall is SO much pleased with the sue
cess of his present engagement that he
will probably engage him for next sum-
mer. One OF the pleasant features of a
Sunday at River View is the playing of the
fine band on the cafe porch, and those who
enjoy the excellent dinners set forth at
this place are RECALLED with choice music
while discussing them.
The Aid Association of the employees of
Charles Baum's establishment give their
annual excursion to Marshall Hall tomor-
row night on the steamer Manchester. The
trip Is to be a moonlight one, and very
enjoyable outing is anticipated. The Ma
rine Band, under the leadership of Prof.
Fanciulli, will give a lawn concert on the
grounds. and the dance music will be by
the National Guard Band. A great num-
Der of tickets have been sold and every
things seems to point to most suspicious
occasion, financially, socially and unsteady.