Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-01
EXCURSIONS.

There is going to be something out of the
ordinary at Marshall Hall tomorrow. 1t is
the occasion of an outing for the benefit of
the patrol and ambulance drivers of the
city 1t has been ordered by the Commits
s:oners that hereafter they shall appear in
uniform. In order to defray the expense Of
procuring them this plan of giving an out
ing for their friends and the public was de-
cided upon. The trip also includes run to
Indian Head for those who care to make
the extra trip. All manner of games and
amusements are to be INDUCED in, and
everything to afford merry time for the
guests has been planned. Every attraction
at Marshall Hall will be at the service Of
the visitors-all the delights of the extend
ed sail to the Head will be reaped by them:
in q word, nothing that could possibly con-
tribute to their enjoyment has been omit
ted or excluded. 1t Is hoped that the pub
lie will be generous tr their patronage, as
the beneficiaries are in the public service
at all times and always ever ready to re-
spond to the call of a citizen for help. The
Manchester leaves at $50 for the Hall and
Indian Head.
The most delightful trips that have been
arranged by the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company this season are those
scheduled for the coming Saturday and
Monday. On the regular Saturday excur-
son to these famous resorts the tickets
have been limited to return on Sunday
" hich they were sold. But Monday being
Labor day and a national holiday, will give
an opportunity to leave the city on Satur-
Gay at pm and remain until Tuesday
morning Approaching this fact the Nor
folk and Washington lire will sell tickets
to Norfolk AID Fortress Monroe on Satur-
day, September 4, which will be good until
Tuesday, 7th, inclusive Those who wish
can return on the steamer which leaves
Fortress Monroe at 7:20 pm. Monday or
they may remain until Tuesday morning,
and take the steamer which will make the
entire trip up the Potomac and Chesapeake
bay by daylight, arriving in this city at 8
pm.
The excursion for Monday is somewhat of
a novelty, as comparatively few Washing
tonians have sailed from this city to Fort
ress Monroe by daylight. Steamer Wash
ir gton will leave the company's wharf foot
of !th street. Monday morning at o clock,
arriving at Old Point and Norfolk at pm.
Those who wish to return the same evening
can do so by taking the regular night
steamer which leaves at 1920 pm, arriy-
Ing IN this city at $50 am. Tuesday. Or
passengers can remain over night and take
the day steamer Tuesdaylimorning at 20
arriving here the same evening at O'clock
FOR this special excursion the regular fare
has been reduced.
Today the last of the personally con.
Quoted Wednesday trips TO beautiful River
View is being made, and "a large crowd of
the young people h6ssalready gone To the
View, and another large throng is expected
Social Club and the Ladiss' Aid Society of
the Presbyterian Church.swith their MANY
friends, are also giving their excursion tn
the View today, and the attendance from
these organizations has been large. The
Pentz will make another "trip to the View
at 6:45 o'clock this evening, and q 9ood
time is promised all who attend.
The excursion Of Metropolis Lodge NJ
Odd Fellows of this city and Potomac
Lodge of the order of Alexandria to the
View yesterday was quite a success. The
attendance was large, the excursionists
had good time shooting the chute. dane
ing and with the many other attractions Of
the View, and all returned home tired hut
well pleased, with their days outing. The
View season closes on Wednesday next,
Jasper Garrison Of the Regular Army
and Navy Union will give its first annual
excursion to River View tomorrow, and Its
members are anticipating most plea sa nj
time. This garrison comprises all the army
men now stationed in this city and many
of the regular army veterans also, and
they will all. with their friends, visit River
View tomorrow. In addition to the MANY
attractions at the View. the committee in
charge of the excursion have arranged q
special program of athletic games Of va
rious kinds, and the Fourth Artillery Band