Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-21
EN(t sIGNS.

That the local boat clubs are popular and
have large following was fully attes, cd
last evening by the attendance on III. eN-
cursion 10 swell the regatta fund, held UNI
der the joint auspices of the Analostan Boat
Club, the Columbia Athletic Club anu The
Potomac Boat Club. The crowd that com
fcrtably filled the decks of the steamer
Manchester was gOod-natur.d and merry
one. Schroeders Orchestra enliVenrd the
wait before the start, and also the trip
down stream. with popular music while
cnofuS from the three clubs supplied vocal
selections that were Thoroughly enioyed
AT Marshall Hall the pavilion was illumi-
mated with electric lights and Chinese lam
terms, and decorated with bunting and the
oolors of the clubs. Dancing Sas INDUCED
in until the departure for home. while all
the other amusement features at the resort
added TO the pleasure 10 tbs members and
guests. All in all, the excursion was
gratifying social and financial S.IcC.ss The
excursion was arranged by Il committee
consisting of Messrs. Franklin Moore. Chas
A. Baker and Oscar i. Schmidt, while the
floor committee at the dancing pavilion
comprised the following from the three
clubs: Analostan. Messrs. VI. G Bcnner
Robert c. Howard and Boyd TAYLOR; Column
bia. Messrs II. &. Stiles. Adam w johnson
and DIR. Fred VI. Ward: Potomac Mes.rs
T. X. Gasch, g. w. Hanger and N. ]. Quinn.
Mt Pleasant Lodge. No. % l. O. q. f.,
VIII give moonlight excursion tomorrow
evening to Indian Head on the steamer
1 he committee in charge of the outing has
arranged for an entertainment to take place
on the boat. and AN especially good time
is guaranteed those who take the trip.
The ninth annual excursion of the Vet
eran Volunteer Firemens Association OF
the District OF Columbia will Toe given
Thursday evening to River View. The
steamer Pentz viii make the usual trips AT
$50 am. and ~ and 6:la y m. and tickets
VIII be good either on The day boats or in
the evening. The excursions of the ct
eran Firemen ami, in fact. ali their enter
tainments, are enjoyable TO the fullest sx-
tent. and the committee i'm charge of the
present excursion has left no stones un-
turned that could possibly add TO the TN
joyment OF the trip.
Politics will have fun sway tomorrow at
Marshall Hall. Tae Virginia Democratic
Association gives its annual excursion. and
those who wish to hear some rousnE
speeches. delivered in true Jcffersonian
style, should be among their guests For
those who find politics too eNhausting on n
warm evening, the many amuse ments of
the Hall should prove sufficiently entertain
ing. while dancing i'm the big pavilion. TO the
music of Prof. Schroeder's Band. is well
worth the trip, TO say nothing OF the de-
lightful ride the river. The steamer
Manchester leaves at 10 am, $50 and $3.50
pm.
A picnic for the pleasure of the orphan
children VIII Toe given at the grounds of the
German orphan Asylum tomorrow. The
German orphan Asylum is situated on Har-
rison street extended, Anacostia, and her
dies will run for the accommodation OF
those who desire TO attend the picnic. from
Anacostia to the grounds, after = O'Clock in
the afternoon.
The Gondolier Mandolin Club will give its
first annual excursion TO River View This
evening. The club will give a concert on
the boat both going and coming, the PentZ
leaving her dock at 6:i5 O'Clock. Although
this is the first excursion OF the club the
committees in charge and the club itself
expect il to be most suspicious occasion,
and fitting opening for a series of eNcur-
sions to be given yearly by the organization.
The regular "Wednesday trip 10 River
View tomorrow will be as enjoyable as
those pleasant Wednesdays that have
taken place in the past weeks. The shady
lawns at River View are stiil shady aud
cool hreeZes continue TO blow. and cool
spots can always lie found at River View
no matter how hot it may be In the city
For the amusement of the visitors. the new
water chute is the great attraction. AID
over 3'.tAn people have already this season
shot the chute" There are also numerous
other attractions on the View grounds and
will be music ard dancing all the after
noon ard evening. The PentZ will leave
her wharf at IL am, = and G:45 pm, and
will return at l1.l.1. =. and Ia 30 \. m.