Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28

inland trip can furnish. The church ex-
cursion on Wednesday was quite a sue
cess. A large and enthusiastic crowd Wis
tied the site where the founds ton has been
laid, and number Of lots changed hands
In consequence. Yesterdays excursion
took down over 500 passengers. The man.
agement has decided to run the balance of
the season, Saturday nights and Sundays
included. at reduced rates. This is a move
In the right direction, as hundreds can low
avail themselves of this delightful exclr-
sion that scarcely felt able to do SO before.
The popularity of the palace steamer Jane
Mose1ey with the Washington public as
the fastest, most comfortable and safest
excursion steamer out of Washington gives
confidence In case of storms, etc. The
management claims that the dining room
and lunch counter service on the steamer
car not be excelled on the river. Passen-
gers frequently make the mistake in get
ting off Of the 7th street cars too soon.
If they wish to take the Jane Moseley. the
only excursion steamer direct to the Beach
without stop, they should look out for the
floating banner. Steamer Jane Moseley
for Colonial Beach," Clyde wharf.
Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and
Ocean View never seemed more attractive
than now to those who enjoy the Saturday
evening excursions offered by the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company to
be very attractive or SO many of the stay
at-homes, would not take them every Sat
urday. The demand for state rooms has
been far greater than the supply for many
weeks. and those who decide on taking the
trip are ordering accommodations several
days in advance of the time for sailing
me reduced rates make these outings one
OF the most inexpensive, as well as delight
1ul trips 1t is posS BILE to enjoy The steam
er Washington will leave the 7th street
MARI this evening at o'clock, arriving at
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk early Sunday
morning, and reaching this city on the re-
urn Urn trlp MONDAY at $50 am. This gives
Two nights and one day en- the water
Washingtonians will again have an OBJ
portunity to visit Ocean CITY, Md TO-DAY
The entire trip. including an hours sail On
chesapeake bay, occupies but Az hours
asia is one OF the most enjoyable features
VI tne outing. The route lies through the
Famous eastern shore of Northumberland
par. of the state which is famous for its
fertile farms and beautiful pastoral scenery
Inc return train reaches this city tomorrow
at 10 pm.
Ihe new electric line now running from
me Navy Yard bridge to Congress Heights
a11ords an easy mode of access to that
beautiful spot. Those who make the Jour
hey Will find large, cool grove with every
manner OF amusement including dancing
ana good music, and this grove will be
found to be an ideal place in which to
spend Sunday afternoon or Sunday even
ing. A concert by the United States Mar
me Band will be given at the grove to-
morrow from 4 o'clock in the afternoon
until 10 o'clock at night. There are ac-
commodationS for thousands at the grove
ana basket parties are always welcome
and Will find ample facilities there for en-
1oy1ng their outdoor lunch.
Special tickets including transportation
ana accommodations at the hotel at Piney
Point will again be sold for the steamer
Arrowsmith at that popular resort this
evening. The Arrowsmith touches at all
the prominent river landings and tickets
may also be bought for Colonial Beach on
THIS boat. The return trip Is made Sunday
evening IN time to make all the cars to
the upper portions of the city, and the ride
nome is one of the most enjoyable features
OF the whole outing. The tickets are sold
at an unusually reasonable figure and may
be procured from Wash B. Williams, 18th
and D streets northwest.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell
special tickets to Baltimore Sunday, spe-
cial train leaving this city at $50 .m and
returning in the evening. The round-trip
fare charged is exceedingly small, and will
afford an excellent opportunity for those
Washingtonians who are DESTROYS of TAX
ing flying trip to the monumental city,
seeing the many sights afforded by that
city, including Druid Hill Park, and re-
turning home the same day.
The steamer Arrowsmith sails every
Monday and Wednesday at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon. and Saturday evening at 6
o'clock for all Potomac river landings.
These trips are popular, well conducted,
and give those who would take advantage
of them an opportunity of seeing and ad-
iniring the picturesque lower Potomac.
The Potomac river is near its mouth a
most beautiful stream, and one well worth
visit. These trips afford most pleasant
means Of reaching that end.
There is always large and appreciative
audience at the open-air concerts given by
the cavalry band at Fort Myer in the even
ings. And most of those who attend usual
ly spend an hour or two rambling through
Arlington, one of the most beautiful places
for miles around this city. Falls Church is
another object point that is sought by
n any in the evening, for the ride Is always
cool and pleasant Electric cars leave the
Aqueduct bridge every half hour for Fort
Myer and Arlington, and every hour for
Falls Church from $3.50 am. to II 40 D. M
Sundays are always pleasant days at
River View, and they are never more de-
lightful than when the various German or
plantations are giving their excursions.
Tomorrow Is the excursion day of the Platt-
deutsche Verein and the Arion Singing So
ciety. both well known German organiza-
tons. The usual musical program will be
rendered by G chorus of one hundred train
ed voices from the German musical soci-
cites of the city, and all the glees and airs
o. the German fatherland will be rendered.
Chris. Arth, jr.'s, fine orchestra will be
heard in concert in the afternoon and even
ing and the many attractions of the View
will be ready to give pleasure to all. The
steamer PentZ will leave her wharf at IL
M. 2:45 and 6:15 PM, and, returning
will leave River View at 1, 5, 7:3O and 9:3O
pm.
All the elements Of enjoyment are found
at Marshall Hall in generous quantities.
The good times to be had at the Hall have
made name for themselves almost as far
reaching as that of the river itself. It's the
haven each week, and especially Sundays,
for hundreds of folks who are DESTROYS of
spending a pleasant day. The almost in
exhaustible supply of refreshing breezes
keep one continually in a contented frame
of mind. The scenery of the river shores is
most pleasing to the eye, and nothing could
possibly excel the enjoyments offered by
the wide expanses Of lawns and shady
groves to roam through. OF course every
body knows what Schroeder's band is.
Along In the afternoon when every one is
sitting about through the grounds, the band
renders concert that many folks go down
especially to hear. Altogether one has MOTH
:rg to wish for on the trip, everything that
would enhance the pleasure having been
provided through the foresight of the man.
agement. The Manchester leaves at II a M.
2:30 and $50 pm.
Tomorrow will be the last regular Sunday