Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
EXCURSIONS.

The last of this seasons balloon ascen-
sions and parachute drops will be made by
Miss Rita Danzelle at River View. tomor-
row. The ascension will be made in the
afternoon. and the imitation OF the balloon
will again take place in the open air, where
all can see it. Another feature OF the
days entertainment will be the concerts on
the steamers and on the grounds in the
afternoon and evening by the View orches-
ira, under the leadership Of Prof. Chris
Arth. The Little River. the Tom Thumb
railway, the electric launches and the
canal. and all the many other amusemcnts
of the resort will be ready to give pleasure.
The steamer Pentz will make three trips.
leaving her wharf. foot 7th street, at IL
a. m, 2:45 and 6:15 pm.
The steamer Estelle Randall will make
another of those popular and enjoyable
trips to Chapel Point Md, tomorrow. leav-
ing her wharf here at S:45 am. and stop
ping at Alexandria going and returning.
The ride Of 100 miles on the Potomac is
refreshing. and fine salt water bath at the
Point adds much to the pleasure Of the
trip. The Church of ST. Thomas Manor.
of the oldest churches in Maryland. and IS
Well worth visit. Hotel Bellview is open,
and those who wish can get an Old-faSh-
Toned Maryland dinner at city prices. The
steamer reaches home on her return trip
about 10 pm.
The annual tournament and ball which is
feature of the summer at Chapel lCint,
Md, will take place on Monday, and a spe-
cial trip leaving here at $40 a. m, Will be
made by the steamer Harry Randall to the
Point, Monday. to take those who desire to
see it, The riding will begin directly after
the arrival of the boat, and about twenty
knights. among whom are some of the best
known riders in Maryland and Virginia,
will take part. The prizes offered to the
successful knights are handsome. AT night
a grand ball will take place Those who
wish to remain over night at the Point will
find accommodations at the Hotel Bell
view.
Strangers In the city should not miss
making pilgrimage tc Mount Vernon,
home and tomb of Washington. One Of
the special features of this trip is the de-
lightful sail down the Potomac and beau
tiful scenery along the route, passing the
following places of interest: United States
arse nal. Alexandria. Fort F'oote. Fort
Washington and Fort Hunt. The steamer
Charles Manchester was especially built for
this service, and leaves It'll street wharf
every weekday If 20 am. and $50 pm,
returning, due to arrive at Washington at
2:15 and 6:15 pm THIS Is the only COM
pany permitted to sell tickets Of admis-
sion to the grounds and mansion.
Those who wish to spend pleasant
the city. will find many attractive places
along the route Of the electric cars which
run from the Aqueduct bridge. Among
these are Nauck's Springs, about two miles
beyond the National cemetery, and Cross
mans Grove. near Falls Church. Those
going to Arlington Will find these cars a
quick and attractive route. Cars leave the
bridge every half hour for Arlington and
Fort Myer, and every hour for Ballston,
Fostoria and Falls Church.
Sunday at Marshall Hall is always looked
forward to In summer time as a day OF
rest and quiet recreation. One Of the de-
lightful features is the presence Of Pro-
lessor Schroeder's band. An unusually
pleasing program las been arranged for
tomorrow Another feature is an elegant
table d'hote dinner. served in the weli-ap-
pointed dining hall on arrival Of the boat.
All the amusements will be In active oper-
aticn. to give pleasure to both the old and
young. The steamer Charles Manchester
Will make three trips tomorrow, leaving at
III a.m.. 2:30 and 1:30 p.m.. returning. leave
the Hall at /. 5 and O'Clock Indian Head
trip this evening ut Go O'Clock. and every
evening at the same hour. Sundays ex-
ccrted
The cool and pleasant trip to Arlington.
the beautiful national Cemetery, via the