Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-14
EXCURSIONS.


The steamer Jane Moseley fast and well
appointed in every respect, makes a trip
to Colonial Beach, that most delightful
resort. every day, and the large crowds
that she invariably carries down attest the
popularity of the excursion. Next week
there will be several interesting sporting
events at this beach, among them being
bicycle races, including one for ten miles
polo matches and a yacht race and these
will attract the attention of a great many.
so that the full capacity of the Moseley
will be tested. Friday there will be q spe-
cial family excursion. when the round trip
fare Will be reduced. The Moseley leaves
the Clyde wharf at the foot of eth street
every day except Monday at 8 am. Satur-
day she leaves at pm.
Tonight the Naval Lodge take their an
nual outing to Marshall Hall, with their
ranged by the amusement committee is a
great deal different from the usual run.
Upon the arrival of the 6:3O boat there
will be half hour devoted to exhibitions
of fancy dancing, comedy and vocal music.
Miss Minnie Hawkes. pupils and the Burnt
Cork Club will furnish part of the pro-
gram. which will altogether be decided
novelty in the way of down-the-river en-
tertainment. The productions previously
mentioned will be given under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Anthony A. Sousa. and that
is guarantee enough that everything Will
be done in first-class fashion. Mr.. p. B..
Otterback chairman of the committee.
and his associates have considered the
numbers with the greatest care that some-
thing entirely new may constitute the bill
After the entertainment dancing will be
enjoyed until the departure of the boat
for home. The most up-to-date addition TO
the Manchester for gentlemen Is found IN
the barber shop. which saves lots OF dis
agreeable hurrying about the last few min
teS n Manchester
6:30
In Ocean City Md. Washingtonlans
have one of the most delightful places I'M
aginabe where Sunday may be spent
Aside from its mary natural advantages
cool climate, pure water. splendid bathlng
and fishing. and no malaria and mosquitoes
Ocean City is especially desirable be-
cause ii is but four and half hcurs
ride from this city, including an hours
sail across Chesapeake bay. special car
is attached to the New York express.
which leaves the Baltimore and Ohio sta
ton every Saturday at ) o'clock. Round
trip tickets. which are sold for 81, give
the privilege of returning by way of Bay
Ridge Sunday evening reaching this city
at 10 pm, or of returning via baltimore,
Monday, by paying fare from baltimore to
Washington Those who wish to spend
Sunday away from home will find Ocean
City, Md. an ideal ocean resort, and
place where every one can have thor
oughly enjoyable time. large number
went down last Saturday. A larger crowd
Is expected this coming Saturday.
OF all the resorts on the Atlantic sea-
board, from Maine to Florida, there are
none more widely and more favorably
known than Fortress Monroe. Virginia
Beach and Ocean View. The bathing and
fishing at all three places are unexcelled.
Ever since the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Companys steamers first made
the trip to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk
they Lave been the fdvcrite means of
reaching these resorts from this city.
Steamer Newport News, Washington or
Norfolk leaves 18th street wharf every
evening at Z o'clock, reaching Fortress
Monroe and Norfolk early the following
morning, where those who will summer al
northern resorts can take the Old Domin-
ion steamships for the ocean sail to New
York.
No matter how warm and uncomfortable
the city may be in the evening, it is al
ways cool and pleasant on the electric cars
that run to Falls Church. Those restless
folks who prefer walking to riding, will
find Arlington and Fort Myer two delight
full places to ramble through. Desirable
places for picnics. Electric cars leave the
Aqueduct bridge every half hour for Fort
Myer and Arlington. and every hour for
Ballston Fostoria and Falls Church.
The cinematographe exhibition on the
pavilion at River View tonight will be one
of the finest exhibitions of the kind that
the people of Washington have ever had
an opportunity to see. Those who take the
steamer Pentz at 645 p.m. will arrive at
the View in ample time not only 10 see
the cinenato2raphe exhibition. but to shoot
the chute as well The exhibition will be
free to visitors to the View. Dancing and
music will be INDUCED in usual by the
young folks.
The annual excursion of Washington
Lodge, No: ID, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks, will be given to River View
next Friday, July 16. The advance sale Of
tickets has been very large and large
crowd Will take advantage of this select
excursion to escape the heat of the city
ana spend cool day at the View. The
steamer samuel }. Pentz will leave her
among the many features of this excur-
sion VIII be the "Merrie Monarchs" Thorn
as Wilkinson, jr, and Byron c. Harlan.
VINO are pretty much of Il tire e-ring show
IN themselves: This will be the only oppor
tunity of seeing these kings of funniak
ers' before they start on an extensive
tour beginning with performance at the
National Theater in this city Thursday.