Evening star., 1896-06-16
EXCURSIONS.

River View Is now one of the most popu-
lar Of the many excursion resorts about
Washington. and the regular personally
conducted Wednesday trips to the View
are among the most generally attended
excursions of the season. Tomorrow the
steamer Pentz will make three fast-fying
trips to the View, leaving her wharf here
at 10 am, and 6:45 pm, and returning
from the View at 1915, ., 8 and 1870 pm.
Stops will be made at Alexandria both GO
ing and coming. The new water chute has
to date carried over 10000 persons down
the steep incline in safety. But one ac-
cident has occurred. and this a slight one.
hurt, in not holding to the side rails
OF the boat. The chute and all the nu-
merous ether attractions on the grounds
will be In full operation. and there will be
have not yet shot the chute" should not
fail to do so, and they will have an excel
lent opportunity tomorrow.
The sixth annual moonlight excursion of
the Crescent Benevolent Association will
be given this evening to Marshall Hall on
the steamer Charles Macales.er. The boat
will leave at Gas O'clock and from the
number of tickets sold, the affair will be
a complete success. The morning boats
carried down quite number Of those iden-
titled with the association. but 1t is ex-
pected that the bulk Of the excursionists
will take the evening boat.
The Confederate Veterans Association
will give its annual excursion to Marshall
Hall tomorrow night. These outings are
always enjoyable. They are always we'll
attended, and the utmost Of good feeling
and fun prevails. The tickets for the out
ing will be honored on any of the morn
ing or afternoon boats. and as a great
many have been sold in advance, the
management of the trip feels sure Of the
financial end of the affair. The evening
boat, the Manchester, will leave at $50, and
will leave Marshall Hall on the last trip
at 11:3O. Besides the music and dancing
other features to entertain the excursion
lists will be provided. and a good time is
assured all those who take the trip. The
sufficient light to make ride on the water
most inviting, and with good weather the
outing Will prove one OF the most enjoy
able Of the season.
The Jane. Nc seley Colonial Beach excur-
sions will make an exceptionally strong
bid for Washington patronage during the
present season. Nearly ten thousand dol
lars have been recently expended on the
Jane Moseley in repairs and luxurious ap-
pointments. The results attained place
her far In advance of the average excur-
sion craft, combining large, spacious hurri.
cane decks, magnificently furnished saloon
and commodious dancing hall. with new
modern and up-to-date machinery and boil.
ers. The progress ct Colonial Beach de-
mands high-class and respectable excur-
sion steamer, one upon which ladies and
children can venture with assurance, one
upon which absolute order and decorum
prevails at all times, and one upon which
the refreahing and exhilarating Potomac
breeze can be readily enjoyed. The Jane
Moseley fills this long-felt want, andWash.
ingtorians will not hesitate to show. theil
appreciation Ct her superior qualities Ex
cellent meals are served on the boat, and
concert ard dance music Is furnished by
Prof. Pistorio's band. The Jane Moseley
trips are made from the foot of 9th street
| daily Except Monday at 8 am. and Sat
| urdays at g pm.