Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-11
EXCURSIONS.

EXCURSIONS.
The finest trip by all odds is that to Fort
Monroe, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and
Ocean View via the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat Company's steamers. The
three boats of this line, Newport News"
Washington and Norfolk" are the laIg-
est and handsomest that have ever piled
the waters of the Potomac and Chesapeake
bay. Their machinery is powerful and of
the latest approved pattern, enabling them
to maintain a high rate of speed with ease
and safety. The appointments are first
class in all respects. everything having
been done in the construction and furnish
Ing of these boats to make them COM
fcrtable and homelike. The state rooms are
large and handsomely furnished, while the
grand saloons are fitted up in a style truly
elegant and tasteful. The dining room
service. which is a la carte, is also up to
high standard. Another of those popu-
lar reduced rate. excursions will he given
by this line next Saturday-boat leaving
as usual, at Z Pm, returning Monday
morning at $50. These who contemplate
making the trip should secure state rooms
as early in the week as possible and avoid
disappointment.
Ocean City, Nd. seemingly grows more
and more popular with Washingtonians as
the season advances. The trip itself is
alike interesting and pleaSurable, the route
being by way of Bay Ridge, across Chesa-
peake bay to Clayborn, thence for eighty
eight miles through that famous eastern
shore" country to the ocean. The bathing
at Ocean City is delightful. the velvety
beach sloping so gradually that there is
no perceptible undertow. while the fishing
Is said by those fond of angling to be the
best on the Atlantic coast. personally
conducted excursion leaves B. & o. depot
every Saturday at pm. Train reaches
Ocean City at 7:3O pm. and arrives in
WASHINGTON al
Probably no excursion that ever went
down the river ever had such magnificent
program to often its patrons as will the
Mystic Shriners on their excursion on the
evening of Wednesday, August 10. No
trouble has been spared to make this their
this in charge has worked faithfully to
further their resolutions that this affair
shall not be outdone. The following Is a
list of the talent that will assist the Shrin-
ers on the night of their excursion: Robert
Downing and his talented wife. Miss Eu-
genie Blair; AL. Stern, best of all mimics;
Mr.. Geo. Graham, monologtst; Thos. Will
kinson and b. ]. Harlan. THE Merry Mon
archs," Burnt Cork Club Quartet, in their
inimitable selections of negro melodies; Mr.
Geo. O'Connor, topical songs: Arthur Yundt
and the Ford sisters. mandolins and ban
JOS; Miss Bessie Driver, soprano soloist
Mr.. Lee Baumgarten, selections: little
George Knox, Turkish dance; Master Willie
Collier, yellow Kid Walter F. Smith,
cornet soloist; little Bessie Otterbach, fan
cy dance; Mr.. Ed. Hay, will help entertain:
VIII Haley. flute and piccolo soloist: Isa-
belle Shelton, song and dance artist; Eu-
genie Coffin. saxophone ,soloist and Percy
r. Leech, minstrels.
The Iowa Republican Association will
give an excursion to Marshall Hall next
Friday evening. While the tickets will be
good on all trips of the Manchester on that
Gay, 1t is expected that the majority of the
excursionists will go down at $50 p. m. and
enjoy the cool breezes of the Potomac dur
ing the evening. The Iowans resident here
always have pleasant times at their re-
unions. and the committee in charge has
determined to make the coming excursion
one of the most enjoyable of the season.
"A large number of tickets has already been
sold. and everything points to complete
success.
The Manchester will make the regular
run to Indian Head tomorrow night again.
1t seems as though folks never grow tired
of the pleasures of this trip The sail it.
self is so perfectly comfortable and the
breezes SO coCl and refreshing that there
never fails to be enough to fill the steamer
every time trip is made. On the boat.
both going and returning Schroeder's Band
makes things lively, and adds a great
deal to the pleasure of the outing To
those who make the entire trip to the
Head and return, four hours of continu-
Gus breeZes are afforded But for those
who prefer a stay at Marshall Hall ar
raEgements have been made so that this
is possible. Both on the down and home
Trips steps are made at the Hail. Plenty
OF time is allowed to enjoy the dancing, or
walk over the lawns or through the
groves. Then again, If those guests who
took the early boats care to make the
extra run to Indian Head they are at lib
erty to do so. and no extra charge IS made
Thus every one may enjoy the time In
Whatever manner they elect, and the even
ing is sure to prove enjoyable to all. The
Manchester leaves at $50 pm.
Again tomorrow the River Queen will
make weekday run to Chapel Point On
Tuesday crowd that rivaled that usually
carried on Sunday enjoyed the pleasures of
the Point For those who would avoid the
rush OF Sunday outings these trips come
In as just the thing. The same time IS
observed as on the original Sunday runs,
the beat leaving Washington at $50 a. M.
and arriving at the Point about four hours
later. On this sail of fifty-five miles no
thought Is given to the heat of town left
behind. and one almost forgets that it is
hot weather. Then when the grounds are
reached there is plenty to take up the time
until the departure of the boat for home
The grabbing and fishing are as good as
the Potomac affords at any point. The
salt water bathing is a real treat for those
who do not care to go so far down the
river as the other resorts. On the boat in
the cafe, the best of dinners are to be
had, or good accommodation can be had
on the grounds. The entire run, occupy
Ing twelve hours. with the four hours
Of pleasure from the time the boat leaves
the wharf at Washington The fare is
such that any one who cares for a days
outing of this kind may take it. The River
Queen at $50 Thursday morning
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