Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-19
EXCURSIONS.

toyable German Sundays at River View
the outing being given under the auspices
of the Germania Mannerchor. which has
among its members the leading German
singers of this city and vicinity. The day
will be given up to music. and the full
chorus of the society will render the fol-
lowing program. arranged for the occasion
by President Vollmer: 'Heraus Ihr Saen-
ger" Tschireh; "Standchen.' Zolner;
"Saengers' Fruhlingsled, Yockel Lore
ley" Volkslied; Der VALID" Haeser; ''Du.
Du." Nolkslied; Klein Feuer." Volksl!ed;
.'Heimkehr," Gebke; "HcrZensWunshe"
Vokslier. The River View orchestra will
add to the pleasure of the day, with instru-
mental concerts on the boat and on the
grounds
The chute and the many other amuse-
ments of the View will be ready to give
pleasure all day The steamer Pentz will
make three trips, leaving her wharf here
al 1045 m, 2:45 and 5:45 pm. The return
trips will be made at l, 3, 80 and $50
pm.
Planked shad dinner, including the cele-
brated Marshall Hall clam chowder, will
again be the attraction at Marshall Hall
tomorrow This popular resort never looked
prettier or more inviting than it now does.
The velvety lawns and the spreading
branches of It's shade trees will bring rest
to the weary and the beauties of the place
and surroundings will appeal to all lovers
of nature. Preparations have been made to
entertain a large crowd. Steamer Charles
Manchester will leave 18th street wharf to-
morrow at IL am. and 2:3O pm. The ladies
are especially invited, and special attention
will be given them.
The trip to Mount Vernon by the river
route is interesting and Instructive, as the
steamer passes the arsenal. harbor of Alex
andria. Fort Foote, Fort Washington and
Fort Hunt. The iron steamer Charles Mac
alester, with all modern improvements. leaves
1th street wharf every week day at 10 am
and l 40 pm. returning due to arrive at
Washington at 40 and 5:15 pm. The quick
service of only one hours running time in
either direction and the perfect accommo-
d"tions make the trip a delightful one
There is an elegant cafe on the steamer
meals being served Ia carte. This COM
pany is the only one permitted to sell ad-
mission tickets to the grounds and mansion
of Mount Vernon.
OF all the side trips that the "Shriners''
can take during their stay in this city,
there is none that will prove more inter-
esting and enjoyable than the sail down
the Potomac and Chesapeake bay on the
steamers of the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company, and outing at
Fortress Monroe and Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads, where the battle between
the Monitor and the Merrimac was fought
at Newport News. where the battle ships
for the United States navy are building
are points of more than ordinary interest
"Snrfners' can take this delightful trip
any evening, as one of the steamers of the
Norfolk and Washington line leaves 7th
street wharf daily at $50 pm, and ar
rives at Fortress Monroe. Norfolk and
Portsmouth early the following morning.
Members of the Mystic Shrine will find
the electric trains of the Washington, Alex
andria and Mount Vernon railway quick
convenient and attractive route to use when
going to Mount Vernon, Alexandria and
Arlington. The entire trip to the home
and tomb Of Washington, including one
hour for sightseeing, can be made in three
hours. The ride Is a beautiful one, with
the Potomac river in plain view, and the
many pretty stretches of country along the
line. This route also gives an opportunity
to stop off at Alexandra, and see Christs
Church. where Washington worshiped, the
Marshall House. where Lafayette was en-
Electric trains leave the station at 13lt
street and Pennsylvania avenue every hour
from 10 am. to 3 pm. for Mount Vernon
and about every forty-five minutes for
Alexandria and the beautiful national
cemetery at Arlington. Fare for the round
row.
Shriners who are already In the city can
get a part of their sightseeing over WITH
and at the same time spend part of Sun
day very pleasantly, by going to Arlington
tomorrow taking the electric cars at the
Aoueduct bridge. This line makes the run
from the bridge to the national cemetery
In only five minutes stopping at the main
entrance Cars leave the Aqueduet bridge
Myer, and every hour for Ballston. Fostoria
and Falls Church.