Evening star., 1896-08-15
EXCURSIONS.


Whether the morning or afternoon boat is
taken. and the greater part Of Sunday
spent under the great, spreading trees at
the Hall, or only the evening sail Is en-
joyed. the outing is thoroughly delightful
In addition to the many amusements, the
hydrocycle, or water bicycle, is destined to
become popular favorite. Wheelmen will
find it intensely fascinating to take a spin
on the water. while the antics of the novice
furnish no end of amusement to spectators.
The sacred concerts given by Prof. Schroe-
ders Band are always enjoyed by the many
who throng the lawn. Steamer Manchester
leaves at II am. 2:3O and $50 pm. Re-
turning, leaves Marshall Hall on the last
trip at S:S0
connective Firemen give their annual excur-
sion to Marshall Hall in the steamer Mac
aleSter. The great success which has at
tended all previous entertainments given by
this organization is but a forerunner of
what may be expected on Monday night
With the cool river breezes and the many
new amusements at Marshall Hall, this ex-
curS1on Will be long remembered by all who
are fortunate enough to take the trip.
One very great advantage of the delightful
outings afforded by the trip to Fortress
Monroe on the Norfolk and Washington
steamboat CompanyS steamers is that one
Is assured most refreshing nights Sleep
All the Inconvenience of ordinary travel
are overcome and, in the roomy state rooms
OF these magnificent steamers, rocked by the
motion of the boat and famed by the cool
river preezes, one can enjoy sleep as it was
never enjoyed before. OF course a lengthy
stay at the Fort. Ocean View or Virginia
Beach is to be desired yet a short visit is of
lnestlmable value, for there the bathing,
nShlng and maritime views are the finest on
the Atlantic coast. Leaving here any eyenin o
at o'clock. these resorts are reached next
morning, where the day can be spent and
the steamer taken for home the same even
fyI-n aiyrpt
the water. For Sunday outing 1t is the
most enjoyable of all short trips.
Ihose who make the trip to Colonial
beach on the steamer Jane Moseley will
make no mistake in choosing that craft
ana that resort for a DAYS outing The
MoSeley Is one of the most comfort able
boats on the river and is ideally fitted up
!or an all days excursion. Colonial Beach
Is better this year than ever before. New
attractions have been added better bath
ing facilities placed at the command of
excurSionists and everything put in first
class order For an all-day trip Colonial
beach presents some strong advantages,
while the Moseley is the means in which
to reach that resort
The feat of Mile Grace and her in
structor. Prof. Smith, in going down the
chute at River View has proved to be
such success that Capt. Randall has en-
gagged the pair to perform at that resort
tomorrow, Two descents will be made,
one In the afternoon and one at night, and
the steamer Pentz will make her regular
Sunday trips. The pair will be seen at
River View this evening, when both will
make the descent. The feat last evening
was witnessed by over a thousand per-
sons, who were unanimous In their appre-
citation of the nerve and daring of the pair
This evening the steamer Arrowsmith
will leave at O'Clock for a special trip to
Piney Point and the hotel located at that
resort. The round-trip fare, including
transportation to and from the Point,
mo and Boa
go. and the return trip is made In time
to allow passengers to catch the cable
cars in this city Sunday evening.
The steamer Sue will make her regular
trip this evening at o'clock for points
This is delightful trip to salt water, and
the return is made in excellent season
Sunday evening. By taking the Sue and
arriving at Piney Point at II o'clock Sat
rrday night and returning to Washing
ton Sunday evening the expense of state
rooms is dispensed with.
The George Leary will go to Norfolk,
Fortress Monroe and Old Point Comfort
this evening at 6:30 o'clock, the trip being
made under the auspices Of the Depart
mental Club of this city. A number of the
ships of the United States navy will be
stationed in Hampton Roads, and the
Leary will sail close enough to give all
an excellent view of Uncle Sans defend
ers. The return will be Monday morning
at I o'clock.
Cycle Cottage will be open as usual to-
morrow for the reception of bicyclists, as
we'll as driving parties, and those who stop
at this place will find the very best of ac-
commodations and service. Cycle Cottage
Is an ideal place In which to spend a warm
afterl- oon: shady spots are numerous, and
chairs scattered over the grounds under
the trees make it a delightful resting place,
either for a few minutes or a whole day.
Cycle Cottage is open every day in the
week, and in the evening an orchestra dis
courses excellent music in a dancing pa
vilion. whose floor is unequaled in that
part of the country. Mr.. Martin can care
for parties, well as Individuals. and
every possible arrangement for comfort
and convenience Is to be found in this
place.
The tenth annual tournament and grand
dress ball will take place at River View
Wednesday next, and about twenty-five
knights will enter the lists for cash prizes
and the privilege Of crowning the Queen OF
Love and Beauty and her attendants. These
tournaments are the event of the season at
River View and are always attended by
throngs of people, not only from Washing
ton, but all the surrounding country.
The regular weekly ball at the Casino will
be given this evening under the manage
ment of MIR. Woods, who runs that place
of amusement at Colonial Beach. These
entertainments are noted for their excel
lence, and a number of Washington people
make the trip every Saturday evening in
order TO De present at the festivities. the
steamer John Sylvester has reduced the
fare to the Beach to just one-half of what
used to be the rate. and the patronage has
almost doubled. The Sylvester will leave
this evening at o'clock for Colonial
Beach and tomorrow morning at o'clock
for Lower Cedar Point ard Colonial Beach,
giving passengers a choice of either place
and a magnificent sail down one Of the
prettiest sections of the river.
White pine stock, IL in. wide, 81 75 100 It.
F. Libbey & Co., 9Th & N. Y. ave-Advt,
&1.25 To Baltimore and Return 81 ,Z5
via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday.
August 10 and 16. and will be valid for re-
turn passage until Monday, August II.
Good on any train.-Advt.
Seashore Excursions via Pennsylva-
mia Railroad.
On Fridays and Saturdays during June,
July and August the Pennsylvania railroad
will sell excursion tickets for 10 and II am.
trains to Atlantic City. Cape May and Sea
Isle City at rate Of s. for the round trip.
Good to return until the following Tuesday.
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