Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
EXCURSIONS.

OF all the delightful short trips that one
may take for few days Of rest and recre-
alton there are none which surpass a stay
at Fortress Monroe. This famous old re-
sort is probably the most widely known of
all the summer places on the Atlantic sea-
board, and receives its guests not only
from all parts of this country, but from
the old world as well. From this city to
Fortress Monroe is very pleasant trip,
indeed, If the journey is made on the steam
ers of the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company. These fine river steamers
form the only direct route from this city
to Fortress Monroe, Norfolk Portsmouth
and Newport News. They are handsomely
furnished, are lighted by electricity and
are favorably known for the general excel
lence of their accommodations, service and
cuisine. One of these steamers leaves 7th
street wharf daily at $50 pm.
/ If you want to enjoy life go with the
Washington Saengerbund on its annual
excursion to River View next Sunday. AS
all Washingtonians know. the fact that 1t
IS the Saengerbund excursion assures all
who attend an enjoyable time, and there
will doubtless be q very large turnout to
attend it. These Sunday trips of the PentZ
at this season Of the year are particularly
enjoyable, and on Sunday next there will
be plenty Of good vocal music by the Ger
man singing organizations of Washington.
the River View Orchestra, under the lead
eTSHlp OIL fTOI. CnrlS. Artn, 1r, Will De
heard in concert and bowling contests for
handsome prizes will take place between
the bowling clubs of the city. The fact
that there are no mines in the river be-
tween Washington and River View and
that the Pentz does not have to go into
the mine field off Fort Washington to land
at the View wharf, will add much to the
attendance. The steamer Pentz will make
three trips, leaving her wharf, foot of 18th
street. at 1870 am, $50 and 6:15 pm
Tickets for the round trip can be had of
the members of the Saengerbund and at
the wharf on the day of the excursion.
For the ladies and children who desire
a days outing on the river nothing could
be more pleasant than trip to Glymont
and return on the steamer Estelle Randall.
The steamer is new one, handsomely fit
ted out, with plenty Of deck room, where
the cool breezes can be found. Landings
Foote, River View, Fort Washington, Sher-
idan's Point, Gunston, the home of George
Mason, and Glymont. Ali these points are
historic and instructive. The steamer
leaves the River View piers, foot of 18th
street, daily except Sunday, at $50 am,
and, returning, reaches Washington about
$3.50 pm.
The popularity of the steamer Jane Nose
ley was shown by the large number of eX-
cursionists who took advantage of her
first trip to Colonial Beach last Monday.
1t was surprising, considering the iIcleml-
ent weather. that 400 people We're carried.
Inc second special trip Will take place Sun
day, June 5. Every who took the trip
is now satisfied that there is no danger in
passing the mines opposite Fort Washing
ton, and all can rest assured that the
Ncseley management can guarantee TO
land passengers in Washington at a rea-
scnable hour after passing a pleasant nine
hours ride on the Potomac, giving them
three hours at the beach. Never before
have such meals been served nor has the
boat ever been in better or cleaner condi-
tion. The best Of order is always main
taired and a large proportion of the pas
sergerS carried were ladies and children.