Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-15
EXCURSIONS.

The special Saturdaysevening excursion
to Fortress Monroes Virginia Beach, Ocean
View, Norfolk and Portsmouth, on the eie-
CANT steamers Of the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat Company. will make de-
lightful outing for those who wish to take
little trip before cold weather comes in
earnest. 1t is not asbit too cold on the river
and bay these nights. and many brave the
salty breezes which sweep over the water
to enjoy few hours on deck before going
to bed in the spaeiousastaterooms Fort
ress Monroe and Vfginaa Beach are at the
height Of their autumn season. One Of the
great attractions of this special trip will
be the sail on the Potomac and Chesapeake
bay. The steamers of the Norfolk and
Washington line leave nothing to be de-
sired In the way OF comfort and luxury.
Their saloons and staterooms are spacious
and handsomely furnished. They are sup
piled with all the modern conveniences,
heated by steam AMI lighted by electricity.
Special attention is given to the table, and
the meals and service are fully in keeping
with everything else on board. The steam
Ell will leave 7th street wharf at $50 to-
morrow evening, arriving at Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk early Sunday morning,
and reaching this city in ample time for
business on Monday. On account of the
reduced rates at which tickets are sold for
this special trip they will be good 70 re-
turn only on the steamer leaving Fortress
Monroe Sunday night.
Those who like to spend Sunday in the
country, where one can breathe the pure.
fresh air. while the eye feasts on green
lawns, handsome grounds, huge old shade
trees and beautiful flowers, should spend
part OF the coming Sunday at Arlington.
Inc national cemetery is one of the show
places of the city, and is famous for its
natural beauty. to which care and good
taste have done SO much. 1t is very
economical trip to Arlington on Sunday.
for the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon railway will reduce the fare for :he
round trip on all the electric trains. In ad-
dition to the regular service. special
through trains will leave the station at 1917
street and Pennsylvania avenue every for
ty-fve minutes. running direct to Arlington
without change, and stopping only at the
Sheridan and Mcclellan gates. Mount YER
non. the home and tomb of Washington, Is
within easy reaching distance of the city.
II these electric trains be taken. They make
the trip in fifty five minutes, leaving the
station every hour from 10 am. to pm.
Round-trip tickets on the electric trains to
Mount Vernon, which permit stopping off at
Arlington and Alexandria,, are sold at re-
duced rates.
Those who are going to spend part of
Sunday at the beautiful national cemetery
at Arlington will find quick and con-
venient route in the electric cars which
run from the Aqueduct bridge. These cars
make the trip in only five minutes, going
direct to the main entrance, where one can
reach the interesting portions of the
grounds over broad paved walks. Cross
mans Grove. at Falls Church. is fine
place to go for day in the country. 1t
is a beautiful grove of about forty acres,
with grand old trees and excellent water
Electric cars leave the Aoueduct bridge
every half hour for Arlington, Fort Myer,
Fostoria, Cheeseman's Grove and Falls
Church
One of the most delightful trips to salt
water is that of the steamer T. V. Arrow
smith, which leaves tomorrow evening at
6 o'clock for Colonial Beach. Coltons.
Piney Point. ST. Georges Island and
Smiths Creek. This trip gives entire
night and day on salt water and arrives
home Sunday at 10 pm. Nearly all Of the
lower Potomac river resorts are still open,
and ample accommodations can be had.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays the steamer
T. v. Arrowsmth leaves 7th street wharf
at S:45 am. for the lower Potomac stop
ping at Clifton Beach. Stif's. Stuarts,
Riverside. Colonial Beach, Coton's. Piney
Point, ST Georges Island and Smiths
Creek returning reaches Washington We'd
nesday and Friday about pm. These are
daylight trips and afford a view of all
bays and rivers tributary. to the Potomac.
The cafe and accommodations on the
steamer are tirst-ciass in every respect