Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
EXCURSIONS.

The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
lar reduced-rate excursions to Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk. Virginia Beach and
Ocean View tomorrow. These delightful
trips by water are now looked forward to
each Saturday by these who find it incon-
venient to leave the city for any lengthy
stay, as they give passengers two nights
on the water and a pleasant Sunday at the
seashore without any loss of time from
business, and, withal, they are very mex
pensive
From present Indications, the boat will
again be filled on the coming excursion.
and those who expect to make the trip
should secure state rooms as early as pos
sible, SO as to preclude any chance of dis
appointment. Steamer leaves her wharf,
foot OF It'll street, at Z pm. and returns to
the city Monday morning at $780,
Those who want really tip-top time at
one of the most delightful places on the
Atlantic coast should join the merry
throng that goes to Ocean City. Maryland.
every Saturday 1t is expected, from the
number Ct rooms and parlor car chairs
that have been already reserved. that the
largest number that have gone down to
Ocean City this season will make the trip
tomorrow. Those who desire rooms or par
lor car chairs reserved should apply at the
office of John F.. Waggaman, 100 18th
street No charge is made for this service
A personally conducted excursion will again
leave b. and o. station tomorrow at 3 p.
m, via Bay Ridge, across Chesapeake bay,
and thence for lightweight miles through
the famous eastern shore country,
Astounding in fine peach orchards, produc-
tive FARMS etc. Train returns to the city
Sunday at 10 pm. Time each way, four
and one-half hours.
The regular family day trips Of the steam
er Saml j. Pentz to River View tomorrow.
Saturday for the benefit of the children,
will be as enjoyable as have been any dur
ing the summer which IS now rap1dl!
passing away. Only three more children's
days remain of the season of 1897, and
parents should take advantage OF these rev
days to give their young people the outing
they seem to enjoy so thoroughly. Last
Saturday over 1000 persons made the trip
on the PentZ, and of this number fully
two-thirds were children. Saturdays at
River View belong to the children. They
take possession of the grounds, make as
much noise as they please, and have a
good time, as children should, and go home
in the evening with their cheeks glowing
from the healthy exercise they have had.
Tomorrow the steamer Pentz will leave ner
wharf at 10 am, and $40 pm.
One of the most enjoyable trips yet given
to historic Chapel Point left yesterday
morning promptly at $780, Fully 400 people
participated in the enjoyment of the day.
The usual stops at Alexandria, Glyment
and Riverside were made and the Point
was reached at 2:30. Forr hours were de-
liehtfu!ly spent in enjoying the many at
fractions on the grounds, including fishing,
bathing and grabbing. The return trip was
made at $50. the sail up the river being
delightful. These weekday trips con-
tnue to grow in public favor, many are
thus enabled TO enjoy Them who could not
visit the Point on Sundays The Queen
will continue to make th\se tri-weekly trips
throughout the season. and a jolly time is
in store for those who take them, particu
lar attention being shown to the ladies. A
full moon accompanied the excursionists
during the entire home trip, adding much
to the enjoyment Of the occasion. At $50
all were landed safely at Washington, the
entire party expressing themselves as
greatly gratified with their days outing.
An evening at Marshall Hall when the
crowds are what would be called light
is a thing not known a this popular resort.
Folks never seem 10 tire of the attractions
of the Hall. And it is no wonder, for there
Is everything that goes to make up pleas
ant evening. The dancing attracts per-
haps more than any other one thing. Here
is a place where one may enjoy as much
of this pastme is desired, and not be
intentionally warm either. On the boat.
and grounds, for the dancing, Prof. Schroe-
der'S band diScourSeS the music. The home
trip is perhaps the most enjoyable part of
the outing to many people. The boats are
running the same schedule since the COM
and all excursions will take place as ar
ranged for.
There isn't an outing one can take from
the city that is productive of more COM
fort and enjoyment than g trip to Indian
Head on the palatial Manchester. For those
in search of breezes, and, of course
every one is these times, the full
measure Of them is reaped in the
four hours spent on the river 1t is
not necessary to elaborate on the scenery
between the city and the Head-that has a
reputation already. But all that can pos
sibly be done from the companys stand
point to add to the pleasure of the guests
is found fully up to the highest expecta-
ton. The boat makes stops at Marshall
Hall both going to the Head and returning.
An opportunity is afforded those who care
to, to indulge in dancing and the other
amusements while the steamer makes the
additional run to the Head. If there are
any guests who took early boats and wish
to avail themselves of the extra ride, they
are invited to make themselves at home on
the steamer Music on the Manchester by
Schroeder's band. The Manchester leaves
tonight at $40