Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-28
EXCURSIONS.

Tomorrow the Catholic Club gives its an
nual excursion to River View, and elabor-
ate preparations have been made for the
occasion. The event which interests the
local wheelmen Is the road race for the
beautiful gold medal exhibited in the win
dows of Moore & Leding. 1t is to be dis
tinctly club road race. two entries being
allowed from each club. Nearly every
club In the city will be represented, and 1t
was necessary to refuse large number of
entries, unattached. The race will be han
dicapped by time allowances, and all those
entered must be at the club house, 500 1st
street northwest, at o'clock sharp. The
finish will be made inside of River View
grounds, near the shooting gallery, in re-
gard to which implicit Instructions will be
given before the start. A pair of fine bike
shoes will be given to the second man.
There is an unprecedented interest display
ed among the clubs, and some exceedingly
good time Is expected. Prof. Parks will
ride the chute on one wheel of Il bicycle
Immediately after the arrival of the $50
o'clock boat, besides giving an exhibition of
fancy riding during the early evening.
Yesterday was one of the biggest days
Marshall Hall has had this season. The
fresh breezes from the river made the place
as cool as any one could wish, and 1t was
easy to see that the people were enjoying
themselves. On the lawn In the afternoon
Prof. Schroeder's band diScoursei the kind
of music the public likes; from the classic
and sacred to the swinging marches that
keep the toes tapping IN sympathy. These
concerts have become one of the features
night was fitting end to a charming out
ing, and was all that could be desired. The
Manchester and the River Queen were
crowded on all their trips.
In spite of the cool weather of yesterday
many of Washingtons residents spent the
day at the various excursion places in the
country. At River View the usual large
crowd was present, the steamer Pentz. on
her three trips to the View, being well
filled. The water chute furnished amuse-
ment for a large portion of the excursion
lists, and the bowling alley and shooting
gallery were also crowded all day. The
concert by the River View Band, under the
leadership of Prof. Chris Arth, jr, was
greatly enjoyed.
Today the ladies of ST. Peters Church, On
Capitol Hill. are giving their annual excur-
sion to River View, and large crowd has
already gone to the View, and more are
expected to follow on the evening boat.
Tonight ST. Marks Christ
and St Johns churches give an excursion
to Marshall Hall. A very large number of
tickets have been sold. and if the weather
does net prevent, a big crowd is sure to go
down. The excursion is annually one of
the most enjoyable that is given the season
through, and the complete arrangements
E.ade for this year assure a most pleasant
occasion to all who accompany the parish
toner's. The Manchester tonight at G:3O
The Catholic parish of st. Dominic s
Church have chartered the Manchester for
an outing tomorrow night to Marshall Hall
The many friends of the parish always
combine to make this trip a success. This
is sure to be. An excellent program
has been planned for the enIert ainment OF
the guests, and a royal good time is sure to
result. Prof Schrocder's Band will fur
nish the music on the boa: and for the
dancing. All the other forms of amuse-
E:ent usual on the grounds will be in
dulged in. The Manchester leaves as usual
at $50 o'clock.