Evening star., 1896-07-29
EXCURsIONs,

That the extreme popularity Of the three
weekly trips to Indian Head continues is
shown by the number Of people who take
advantage Of them ON every occasion.
Those desiring to dance can avail them
selves Of this privilege at Marshall Hall.
where Prof. Schreeder's band renders the
latest airs. while'th who spend the day
upon the green lawns may take the ad-
ditional trip to Indian Head without extra
cost. These trips to Indian Head, made
every Thursday. Friday and Saturday
evening by the Macalester. afford a most
dellghtful sail Of over forty miles on the
Potomac. where there Is no occasion for
thought OF the intense heat of the city.
The boat leaves the wharf, foot of 7th
street, at $50 o'clock.
River View for the benefit of the black
listed employees of the Metropolitan Rail-
way Company, under the auspices of the
street Railway Protective Union. will no
large number an exceedingly pleasant
outing. The tickets for the outing will be
honored on ell of the day boats, and the
steamer Penta will carry down the bulk of
the excurslonistS In the evening al a quar-
ter of Z. The price of tickets has been
made low, and there is every prospect Of
the aHalr putting a good sum into the
treasury of the union for the benefit of the
~AASit NAAo oiS Oul OI GIIplOymGnl
The most delightful. restful and invig-
oratlnS OF short trips is that to Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Virginia Beach or ocean
view. AT the latter two points the salt
water bathing Is particularly fine, the surf
being equal to any on the Atlantic coast.
Inc hotels at these points, as well as
Fortress Monroe. rank with the best in
the country. The steamers Of the Norfolk
and Washington line leave 7th street wharf
every evening in the year at o'clock, ar
riVlng at Norfolk and other points early
the next morning. This route, in addition
10 being the only direct one is the most
comfortable. The state rooms are large
and luxuri4ntly furnished and passengers
are a. % sure OF a good nights rest; The table
IS another feature Of these boats. The
best that the markets afford is supplied.
which Is served in first-class style, at city
prices.
Capt. E. 8. Randall, the genial proprietor
OF River View, Is a great lover Of children
ana on Friday night next for the amuse-
nient of the young folks he will give his an
hral children's dress ball in the pavilion
at the View. The dancing will be under
the direction Of Prof. F. NJ Proctor. and
Chris orth. 1rs, orchestra will furnish the
music. The floor will be reserved for the
children from until pm, and the little
people will be seen in all kinds Of fancy
dancing. After s o'clock the dancing will
be general These annual dress balls are
features each year and are looked forward
to with much pleasure by the children. The
steamer PentZ will leave her wharf at 10
am, and 6:45 pm. and will return at the
sual hours
About 100 Of the children from st. Vim
cents Orphan Asylum. with the Sisters of
Charity in charge, and other sisters from
st. AIMS Infant Asylum, We're the guests
at River View today of Miss Estele Ran
dali. The children spent merry day
shooting the chute ard in running and
playing about the shady and cool lawns at
the View, and will return this evening at
6 o'clock.