Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

been made that this may eclipse the events
OF previous years. The fitting begins
promptly at noon. The music will be fur
nished by Schroeder's band. At night there
will be gorgeous display of fireworks and
the dress ball. OF course no one who has
seen these tournaments in former years
will miss this one, and those who have
never seen one certainly will not have the
opportunity to witness anything better
The trips will be made on the Manchester
and River Queen. Steamers leave the wharf
at $50 and 10 am, 2:30. $3.50 and $50 I'm.
Marshall Hall is the haven for hundreds
Of those in search of recreation. Chief
among the features of entertainment is the
concert by Schroeder's band. Up near the
mansion in the afternoon. when the cool
breezes from the river are sweeping gently
through the groves, the band renders q
program that does the heart of every lover
OF music good. Hundreds go on the outing
simply for this pleasure. On no other trip
is the scenery lovelier, the zephyrs cooler
or the enjoyment in hundreds of ways more
genuine. 1t is truly a trip for the people.
affording relaxation to the mind and rec
reation-that greatest panacea for the ex-
haustions of a heated term. The gentlemen
congratulate themselves each time on the
conveniences offered by the barber shop.
Tonsorial attention while en- route. The
Manchester leaves Sunday at II am, 2:30
and $50 pm.
This is the last chance of the week to
enjoy the pleasures of the run to Indian
Head. The stops at Marshall Hall, both
for the guests. Those who went down
early and wish to make the trip to the
Head are thus afforded the opportunity:
Then, if there are any on the boat-and
there always are-who prefer to spend a
part of their evening at the Hall, dancing
or in other diversions, they, too. are &C
commodated. One cannot express a wish
on these outings that has not been antlcl-
even to the smallest detail, has been pro-
vided for. Saturday night is, perhaps, the
most popular night for the Head. Then II
is that the folks, knowing that their laoors
for the week are at an end cut loose from
restraint and allow themselves to plunge
into the fullest enjoyment of the occasion:
One cannot miss it in taking this run 1t
is full of pleasures from the time the boat
leaves the city, and there are no regrets.
The Manchester leaves at $50 pm.
Ore of the most enjoyable river trips out
of Washington is to Piney Point, ninety
one miles down the Potomac ana JUST ten
miles from the Chesapeake bay. The rep
utation of this resort Is of the best ana
the sail of six hours on the river cannot
be other than refreshing and enjoyable.
A convenient plan is to take the steamer
Arrowsmith, that leaves her wharf, 1901
of 7th street, at 6 o'clock this evening.
Piney Point is reached about midnight.
Returning the steamer leaves Piney Point
about o'clock tomorrow afternoon ana
arrives in the city at 10 p m There Is 1nu
sic on the boat. Tickets for this special
round trip excursion, including transpor-
tation and meals and room at the Piney
Point Hotel. may be procured, at very
reasonable figure. only at Wash. b. Will
liams, 9TH and d streets.
Colonial Beach that little summer resort
that has developed remarkably, both as
regards size and popularity, seems to be
the Mecca for Potomac river excursion
lists. The Saturday evening trips to the
beach, so far this season, have proved
most enjoyable and successful the strong
attractions being that it is the only salt
water bathing beach within easy reach of
Washington, with pure, bracing sea air
and good surf. The steamer Jane Nose
ley runs direct to Colonial Beach, leav-
ing the Clyde wharf, foot of 9th street, at
6:30 o'clock this evening. The Moseley
makes another trip tomorrow morning at
o'clock, returning tomorrow evening at
10 o'clock. These trips of the Moseley
have been very popular during the season
and will undoubtedly continue so during
the warm weather.
Those In search of brief respite from
business cares augmented by bracing salt
air and an ever changing and picturesque
panorama, could not do better than in
the steamer T. V. Arrowsmith to
the lower Potomac and Chesapeake bay
The steamer leaves her wharf in this
city at o'clock this evening and touches
resorts between Washington and the bay.
Colonial Beach is included in the list. The
fare is cheap and the accommodations first
class in every respect. On the return trip
the steamer reaches Washington at 10
o'clock tomorrow evening.
The popular Carroll Institute Minstrels
have been keeping very quiet lately, but it
was only the Iull before the storm, to
speak. This bright aggregation of enter
tanners. that has established firm reputa-
ct ,,,1 A1c how hne- hla nt,n.
ing constantly and means to surprise even
it's admirers by the excellence of the work
next Thursday. The MINISTRIES will give the
first of series of annual excursions to
River View that day, and they expect the
greater part of Washir gton to indulge in
the outing with them. The feature of the
trip will be the minstrel entertainment at
River View. Manager George T. Cox has
completed all arrangements for the cree
ton of a stage, and the indications are that
the enterprise will prove gratifying sue
cess. The steamer Samuel ]. Pentz will
leave her wharf at 10 am. and G:45 pm,
and, returning, will leave River View at
12:15, 5, and 1870 pm.
The second excursion which the Gale
DOMAIN Club Of this city has given to River
View this season took place yesterday and
was most successful affair The Pentz
or all her trips was crowded with the men,
ters Of the order, their families and friends
ard during the day nearly 1000 persons
made the trip 1t was merry crowd, and
every one seemed to be having a good
time. The water chute, the roller coaster,
bowling alley and other attractions af-
forded much amusement to all. In the af-
ternoon the chldrens games took place
and the young folks showed much skill in
feats of agility and skill. Handsome prizes
were given to those who did the best. In
the evening there was a small shower, not
enough to interfere with the pleasure OF
the excursionists. and 1t was with regret
that the time arrived to start home on the
next trip. If the season were long enough
the members of the club say they would
give another excursion this year.
This evening at 6:45 o'clock the steamer
Samuel ]. Pentz will take the Journeymen
Bakers Union of this city on its annual
visit to River View, and good time is
expected by the members. In the union is
nearly every baker and confectioner in the
city, and they will turn out in full force
with their wives. sisters, sweethearts and
friends. SO that there will be a merry