Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
EXCURSIONS.

All the German societies of the city will
take an outing at River View tomorrow.
There will be delegations from the United
S;.,--srs, the Saengerbund. the Arion, Maen-
nerchor an. other organizations OF the
Fatherland and tn, trends of the members,
and great day is sure to he the result
of the concerted efforts. Capt. H., nuah
has placed every convenience at the dis
posal of the excursionists, and everything
possible for the comfort and enjoyment of
those who take the outing will he provided.
Prize bowling and prize shooting will be
two OF the features Of the day, and from
the entries already recorded there is every
likelihood of some very exciting and close
contests. The regular Sunday time table
will prevail, and the prices will also re-
main the same
Next Wednesday at River View will be
the greatest day of the year. The ninth
annual tournament and dress ball will
take place, in which knights from all over
the surrounding country will take part
and representatives from both Maryland
and Virginia will tilt for the honor of
naming the queen of love and beauty and
winning the first grand prize. The free
dom of River View has been offered by
Capt. Randall to the ladies and gentlemen
of Maryland and Virginia. and he has made
great preparations for the event. The first
prize for the successful knight will be the
entrance fees of the contestants, with $50
added thereto by Capt. Randall. The en-
tire grounds and pavilion will be lighted
by electricity until the rising of the sun
and music will be furnished for the dane
ers until daylight The officials of the &C.
casion are: George Smith. chief marshal;
aids, A. B. Suit, Ernest Brooks and ].
Stud Edelen; judges, John n. Belt, E. D.
Hunt, r. Wiseley Beall. Rodger 1. Man
ming, Horace Crosier, r.. g. E. Parker and
James F. S. Bryan; orator of the day,
Richard e. Brandt; orator of the evening,
Ed Il, Hay; committee of ARRANGEMENTS
Harry Randall, A. H. HUNT, ]. NJ Ken
bricks and H. p. Hardy. The timetable of
the steamers will be as follows: Steamer
Pentz will leave It'll street wharf at 9:45
am. and pm: Shepherds at 10:15 am.
and 2:15 pm; Alexandra at 1920 am,
$50 and 40 pm. Steamer Harry Randall
will leave Washington at $50 and pm.
Those who wish to spend quiet Sunday
in pleasant manner may find everything
conducive to such an outing at historic
Marshall Hall. The peace and quiet which
the green lawns and shady trees seem to
typify fill every one with a sense of pleas
ure and rest, which is most invigorating
and refreshing. The breeZes are continual
ly blowing from the river and the places
where one can get out of the rays of the
hot sun are numerous. The Ferris wheel
is prepared to give every one a glimpse Of
the beautiful surrounding country and a
long stretch of river, while the other at
fractions are in excellent running order and
ready to meet the greatest demands which
may be made upon them. Schroeders
band will be on hand to enliven the day,
and will render number OF selections dur
ing the day and evening on the grounds.
The annual excursion given by Capt. E. s.
Randall will this year. by special request,
so to Colonial Beach The swift and popu-
lar steamer Samuel J. Pentz will leave on
Friday, August %, the entire day being
spent at this delightful resort.