Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
EXCURSIONS.

Present conditions point to hot day to-
morrow, ana the delegates to the National
Educational Association who remain in the
city will have an uncomfortably warm time
Of it. There Is one very pleasant means Of
escaping the heat, that costs SO little that
all can afford to embrace It. This is the
outing on the steamer Charles Manchester
to Marshall Hall. The sail down the Poto-
mac in the cool. fresh breezes is very pleas
ant indeed, giving, as 1t does, an oppor-
tunfty to see Alexandria. Fort Foete, Fort
Washington, Point Sheridan and a view of
Mount Vernon, the home and tomb of
Washington. Marshall Hall itself is one Of
the most beautiful places about the city,
and Its green lawns, fine old shade trees
come retreat on warm days. The enjoy
msnt OF the day is heightened by the sacred
concerts which are given by Prof Schroed-
er's band, both on the steamer and on the
grounds. Unusual preparations have been
made to entertain large number tomor-
row. Table d'hote dinner, including the
celebrated Marshall Hall clam chowder, Will
be ready In the big dining hall on the ar
rival of the steamer. The Manchester will
leave 1th street wharf tomorrow at IL I'm.
and $3.50 pm. During the week the steamer
leaves the wharf daily at 10 am. and 2:30
pm. for Marshall Hail and Mount Vernon
the tomb Of Washington.
Colonial Beach is becoming very popular
these warm days. At no point of the Po-
tomac are found better facilities for the
pleasure seeker bound for days or a
weeks outing. Splendid salt water bath
ing for those wishing that kind of sport
ana good hotel accommodations at reason
atle prices are there. Nearly every cot
tage on the beach is taken and anuse-
n ents of all kinds are numerous. The
Moseley is still furnishing those splendid
meals that are the praise of those who
make the trips. The Saturday night trips
are very enjoyable and hundreds are tax
oil etc
rooms can he had at reasonable prices and
everything is being done by the manage
ment to please the public. If you do not
Ike the crowd, take advantage of the week
trips and you will go again. No crowd and
plenty Of enjoyments.
For the benefit Of the members of the
National Educational Association and their
friends the Washington, Alexandria and
mount Vernon electric railroad will run
special excursion trains tomorrow Sun
cayl to Arlington and return, from a m
until q pm, at greatly reduced rates. EIec-
trio trains leave 1874 street and Pernsyl-
vania avenue.
The trips of the Pantz to River View
give the teachers attending the National
educational Association an opportunity to
see part Of the river at very small cost
Going to River View the Pentz passes nv
the United States naval magazine, Shep-
nerd Landing, where the B. and o. railway
mas its southern connection; Alexandria,
with the remains of the old forts south of
the city. Fort Foote and other points of in
terest, and at River View the visitor can
see the Notifications at Fort Washington
end Sher1dan's Point The upper portion of
the Potomac Is full Of points Of historic in
terest, and is well worth a trip down II,
The PentZ leaves, week days at 10 a m
40 and 6:45 pm; Sundays, at IL am,
2:45. 3:45 and 6:15 pm
River View is most delightful place to
spend a day during this warm weather. and
every Sunday hundreds Of the people Of
Washington take advantage of the holiday
10 visit the resort and have an enjoyable
time River View, in this hot weather is
from ten to fifteen degrees cooler than
Washlnston. and pleasant breezes from the
water are always stirring, and the trees
which cover the grounds, invit. the visitor
10 SIT down and rest in the shade. Tomor-
row the steamers Saml. j. Pentz and Es-
tette Randall will make trips to the View
at IL am, 2:45, 3:45 and 6:15 pm. A feat
Cre or the days entertainment will be the
concerts on the steamer and ON the grounds
IN the afternoon and evening by the View
orchestra under the leadership OF Prof.
chris Arth, jr. The chute and all the other
altractlons Will be ready TO amuse the VS.
ltors. The best Of dinners at city prices
can be had in the Visw dining room.