Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-26
EXCURSIONS.

A Sunday In Washington In midsummer
is usually about as hot a day as can be
found. There is, however, ore place in the
vicinity of the city where one can count on
it's being comfortable. That place is Mar
shall Hall. There YOU are always sure to
find the breezes and cool ones at that. The
delightful ride down the river is enough in
itself to attract the crowds; then there are
the shady grounds to walk over, the band
concert on the lawn in the afternoon by
Prof. Schroeders Band, and the dinners
Everything is done to suit the most fastid-
iCus mind; nothing is omitted that could
possibly add to the comfort of the guests
The boat ride home at night up the pic
turesque Potomac, is a charming finish to
a most enjoyable day. t'he provision by the
mar agement for the carrying of wheels is
greatly appreciated and taken advantage of
by large numbers of riders. The barber
shop has been found to be one of the mod
ern conveniences that make the Manchester
a strictly up-tO-date steamer. The boats
leave tomorrow at IL am, 80 3 and $50
pm. Fare, % cents for the round trip.
1t is worth trip to Chevy Chase to wit
Eess the perfection of the water bicycle
that is on exhibition there. There is not
just one hylrocyclc, but enough to supply
whole company of excursiCnists. and they
have been so perfected that they are safe
In the highest sense of the word These
hydrOcycleS form one of the chief attrac-
ridden on them are loud in their praise of
the rev water craft. Besides these HYDRO
cycles, music is provided each evening for
those who desire to dance. while there are,
other attractions such as shooting CALLER
les, bowling alleys, merry go rounds and
ike amusements.
The steamer T. V. Arrowsmith will lea va
tonight at q O'Clock for points on the lower
potomac, the most picturesque part of the
river. The accommoda ticns on the Arrow
a he fTiv will
mend itself to any one " no desires to stay
little longer on the river than the time
afforded at one of the nearby resorts. The
return trip is to be made tomorrow at 10
pm.
The Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alex
ardria electric railroad gives quick and fire.
quent train service between these points
For those who desire to reach Mount YER
non In hurry, and who wish to go at
almost any time in the day. the road is
particularly attractive. The ride down the
banks of the river is a beautiful one and
takes the sightseer through an interesting
country.
Ihose VINO are contemplating a trip 20
one OF the excursion resorts on the Atlantic
coast would do well to consult the schedule
OF the Ericsson Line. The trips are made
from baltimore to Philadelphia, Cape May.
Atlantic City, Asbury Park and Co.,
Grove and in fact all of the leading water-
ing places in that section and thew form
z most desirable and attractive means NJ
.i"Hs portdtion Music Is provided on all
the day steamers, while the accommoda-
lions as to state rooms and table are first
class In every particular
The chute at River View has coma n
be recognized as one of the standa rd
amusemepts of Washington, and on aImnst
any trip OF the fast-lying Pentz wifi he
found parties made up especially for the
purpose of indulsing in the novel and pleas
ant diversion of shooting the chute" T,he
exercise looks dangerous at first. then he
gins to inspire sort of fascination in the
onlooker, so that he or she is loath to leave
the vicinity of the incline then inspires a
sort of Il don't care If I do" feeling. and
the next thing to be looked for is the party
In question seated in one of the boats ana
shouting with the rest of the occupants
as 1t comes dashing down the steep incline
and splashes the water in every direction.
except into the boat. River View is most
desirable and attractive place in which to
spend Sunday away from the heat of the
city, and in all probability the Pentz will
be obliged to make more than her usual
trips tomorrow in order to accommodate
those who will increase the crowd at this
popular resort.
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, and the Old Dominion Steamship
line offer Westinghouse one Of the most