Evening star., 1897-07-29
EXCURSIONS.

The second of the series Of balloon ascen-
sions at River View took place yesterday
afternoon. In consequence of the indispo-
sition Of Miss Shannon, who caught Sc
we're cold from being mired In the mud of
Swami creek after her ascension last Sun
day, Prof. Ed. Hutchinson, her manager,
made the ascension yesterday. The balloon
shot up in the air like an arrow, then took
southerly course over Fort Washington.
At an elevation Of about $500 feet the para
chute was cut loose, and the aeronaut des-
cended in safety on the parade ground in
the rear of the fort. Next Sunday there
will be another ascension at the View by
Miss Shannon who will try to reach a
higher elevation than she has ever gone
before.
The outings to Indian Head~provided by
the trips on the Manchester are a source of
rest and pleasure to hundreds of Washing
tonians who are worn out with the heat or
are in search Of an enjoyable sail. The en-
tire excursion affords one over four hours
continuous comfort on the water, and the
steamers route lies through the finest river
scenery in this part Of the country On
the boat concerts are given by Schroeders $
band, and that, with the never failing cool
breeZes, make an unmatchable trip for a
hot evening. Everything in the way of
good order and excellent management is
looked out for, and no detail is omitted
that could add one whit to the pleasure of
the occasion. Barber shops on river steam
ers, while most convenient for the gentle
men, are seldom found. The Manchester
however has one perfect in it's appoint
ments. The Manchester leaves Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights al 6:3O for the
Head.
Tonight is the time chosen by the parish
toner's of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for
their annual outing. To Marshall Hail
they go. Any number of their friends have
purchased tickets and in numbers the
trip is success already. The committee
having charge of the entertainment of the
guests has done diligent work making up
bill that Will attract and interest by its
novelty as much as by the numbers it
contains. There will be dancing. of course,
and Schroeder's band will look out for the
musical part of the program. All the other
usual forms of entertainment will be en-
ioyed apart from the special features pro-
vided. The Manchester leaves her wharf
tonight at $50
The third of the delightful trips will be
made by the River Queen to Chapel Point
next Sunday. The last two trips were so
well patronZed that there is no doubt but
that a big crowd of pleasure seekers will
be on beard. F'ifty-tive miles straight away
down the river, through the loveliest of
scenery, and a beautiful spot to while away
summers day in when you get there, all
for % cents, arc sufficient inducements to
make the trip popular The boat STAYS at
the Point about four hours which allows
comfortable time to enjoy the saltwater
bathing, grabbing, fishing, or any other of
the numerous amusementS, and as 1t re-
turns to the city at 9:30 in the evening the
the children on. The boat-ride is all that
can be wished tor. The Marshall Hall
Steamboat Company have taken every
measure to provide for the comfort of the
pas sengers, and excellent meals are pro-
vtded on the boat, as we'll as at the hotel
on the grounds.