Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-19
EXCURSIONS.

Each week during the summer brings
three events which are looked forward to
with the greatest pleasure by "stay-at-
homes" These are the evening sails to
Marshall Hall and Indian Head on the
steamer Manchester every Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday evening. During the ter
r1b.y hot days of last week these trips were
the only sources of getting cool to be found
near the city, and now that slightly cooler
weather has come, when every one will
wish to be out. there is no more enjoyable
way of spending an evening Many take
the entire sail to Indian Head, and get the
iuil benefit of the cool river breezes Yet
Marshall Hall is sufficiently attractive to
cause many to leave the boat and enjoy the
amusements for which this beautiful re-
sort Is famous. The hydrocycle, or water
bicycle is already favorte, and wheel
men now take spin on the Potomac in
stead Of in the city.
Another excursion which gives every
promise OF being a success is that of the
Ladies Union Veteran Legion to Marshall
han tomorrow on the steamer Manchester.
These ladies count their friends by the
hundreds. and a goodly number will enjoy
the san down the Potomac and day spentt
III the beautiful grounds at the Hall
During the past few months the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company have
very clearly demonstrated the great value
ana pleasure OF short trips, when they are
1udiciously selected. Nothing but praise
has been heard from the many who have
taken this company's steamers to Fortress
Monroe, Virginia Beach or Ocean View.
anu mere spent one or a few days. The
bathing and fishing at these resorts are
considered by tourists the finest on the AT
lantic coast, while the magnificent mari
time views around Fortress Monroe are
uhequaled anywhere in the United States.
Inc accommodations on the steamers and
at either of these watering places are all
that the most faStidious could desire The
schedule of the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company is so arranged that
one can leave here in the evening, reach
these resorts next morning, spend the en-
tire day there, and leave for home the same
evening, thus spending two nights and one
day on the water.
The Christian Endeavor Chorus. thai
great BODY or singers whose good work
during the big meeting in this city was
commented upon by people from every part
oi tne country. Will take an outing Friday
evening to Marshall Hall. The trip will be
made in conjunction with the Mount Yer
non choir and, of course an excellent mn
steal program will be the feature of the
evening. A rehearsal will be held tomor-
row evening to prepare for the event and
those who take the trip may feel assured
that they will be well repaid for the money
expended. Tickets are now on sale at W
=. Moses 4 Sons, or P. L. Zimmerman
the director in charge.
One of the most novel scenes ever beheld
on the Potomac was witnessed yesterday
py th0se VINO went to Marshall Hall on the
Macalester AS the steamer hove in sight
Prof. Schroeder's Band, mounted on HYDRO
cycles, or water bicycles, started from the
Wfarr, each member being seated in front
OF an expert. who worked the pedals. Form
Ing In marching order, the band proceeded
down the river and, having met the Mo-
alester, led the wey to her wharf, still nIav-
ing a marital air.