Evening star., 1895-08-02
EXCURSIONS,


The excursion of the District Of Colum-
bia Banjo. Mandolin and Guitar Club to
River View this evening on the steamer
Pentz promises to be most successful
affair. A great number of tickets have
been sold and everything seems to point to
one Of thu mcst enjoyable outings of the
year. waltzing contest will be inaugu-
rated On the arrival of the evening boat,
and there will be a concert by the mando-
lin club. The club will also play on the
trip home, rendering several well-known
and pretty selections. A number of peo-
pie went down this morning and afternoon
on the two day boats, and it is thought
that the Pentz's capacity will be tested
this evening. A number of features have
been provided for the concert, including
instrumental and vocal numbers, and the
glee club. which is formed of the members
of the mandolin club. will sing a number
Of selections on the home trip. Regular
dancing will be provided after the waltzing
contest. Arths orchestra giving the music.
The evening will be moonlight and the sail
up the river will be an ideal one in every
way, with the addition Of the music.
Tomorrow and Sunday will be the last
chances the public of Washington will
have to see the wonderful tower diver.
Speedy, make his terrific leap at River
in this respect, and his feat is enc of the
most wonderful things en- the record. 1t
consists of jumping from tower eighty
feet high into a canvas tank containing
but three and one-haf feet of water, and
those who have seen it are loud in their
praise of the little fellows nerve and dar-
ing. He will jump twice tomorrow and
Sunday, in the afternoon and in the even
ing, and from here he goes to Cincinnati
and several towns in Iowa to fulfill his nu-
merous engagements in the west.
moonlight excursion to Indian Head
will be given by Waugh Chapter Epworth
League, this evening on the steamer Harry
Randall The Mt Pleasant Field Band will
furnish tine music for the trip and refresh
ments will be on sale during the outing.
The boat leaves at 6:45
Capt Randall desires to call the public
attention to the 81 excursion of thirty-three
hours duration that has become popular
these hard times. The combination pre-
embraces a round-trip passage TO pictur-
esque Chapel Point. fifty-five miles down
the Potomac, via the steamer Harry Ran
dali. with supper. room and breakfast at
Hotel Belleview. Salt water luXuries are
there, including fishing. grabbing and a
fine bathing beach. The Randall leaves to-
morrow morning at . O'Clock.
The Capital Bicycle Club has determined
upon a somewhat later date than usual
for its annual excursion to Marshall Hail.
will occur en- Monday evening, August D.
The members intend to leave nothing un-
done that will contribute to splendid
time Bicycles will be in the club house
racks, the whist experts will cease their
silent studies to how to take the next
trick. and actually burst into conversation
for the evening. and the amateur pho-
tographers instead of negatives. are ex-
pecting to develop great ability for enjoy
ing themselves and aiding their friends in
doing likewise. The exclusive use of the
steamer Manchester, and Of the grounds at
Marshall Hail. has been secured by the
club, and the number of tickets'has been
limited to prevent any possibility of crowd
ing. The tickets are to be had of members
and at the club house, and perhaps no bet
ter opportunity for pleasant moonlight
excursion will be afforded during the re-
mainder of the season.
Those desiring a trip to Norfolk, New
port News. Old Point and the Capes may
take the steamer George Leary tomorrow
81 the round trip. The tickets are good
until August 6, and state rooms may be
procured at any time. The boat leaves her
wharf at pm, arriving in Norfolk at 8
and arrives in Washington Monday at 7:3O
am.
An excursion Is given every Saturday to
Ocean City, Maryland, over the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. the train leaving at II
nccn. This beautiful place is directly on
the Atlantic ocean, and possesses some ex-
ceedingIy attractive features. not the least
of which is the surf bathing. The train
leaves on other days at pm.
A large crowd enjoyed the delightful sail
to Indian Head on the Manchester last
evening. the brilliant moonlight adding a
great deal to the enjoyment of the evening
The night was an ideal one on the .iver
and the many who made the trip were
amply repaid. A number a1ighted at the
Hall to enjoy the dancing and take a ride
on the Ferris wheel. but the greater Ia rt
stayed on the boat to get the full benefit
Of the breeZes and the moonlight The
trip will be repeated tonight and tomorrow
night, while Sunday at the Hall will be
as delightful as ever.