Evening star., 1903-07-18
EXCURSIONS.

The regular Sunday personally conduct
ed trips of the steamer Samuel J. Pentz
will be made tomorrow under the personal
direction of Capt E. S. Randall. Those
who wish to spend a pleasant afternoon
should visit River View and enjoy its many
beauties. Those who are fond of music
will enjoy a treat in the concert on the
steamer and on the hotel porch in the af-
ternoon and evening by the View orchestra,
under the leadership OF Prof. Chris Arth
jr. The steamer Pentx will make three
trips, leaving her wharf at IL am, 2:45 and
6 DIN.
The Saturday evening and Sunday morn
ing trips of the steamers of the Randall line,
to Colonial Beach have proven very popu-
lar, and large throngs have gone on them
Ample time is given at the Beach on to-
morrow's trip to enjoy the fine salt water
bathing and to go grabbing and nsh1ng.
The steamer Harry Randall will leave her
wharf here at 5:45 O'Clock this evening for
the Beach and Coltons, and the steamer
Arrowsmith at S:45 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing for Colonial Beach only and stops Will
be made at Alexandra: No further stops
will be made and four hours will be given
at the Beach On the return trip the
steamer will reach home about IL pm.
Meals and staterOoms can be had on the
steamers from the Durser.
Sunday seems to be the most popular
day of the week at Marshall Hall. Both the
morning and afternoon trips are well pa
tronized, many going to spend the entire
day there while goOdly number take the
$50 pm. boat for sail on the river and an
excellent dinner at Marshall Hall Every
body spends pleasant day at Marshall
Hall, for there is something to please all
in the way of amusements. The concerts
by the Marshall Hall band are a special
feature and a very pleasing program has
been arranged for tomorrow. Steamer
Charles Manchester will leave tomorrow at
IL am, 2:3O and 6:3O p. NJ. returning. leave
the Hall at 1, and . o'clock pm. Indian
Head trip this evening at 6:3O o'clock and
every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at
the same hour.
Now that the weather has become more
moderate. undoubtedly the numbers that
enjoy the many attractions at Chevy Chase
Lake will be greatly augmented. The even
ing concerts will begin at 7:30, and after
their closing and short intermisson, there
will be dancing in the pavilion The sacred
concerts every Sunday evening are invar-
iably largely attended. On week nights the
other means Of amusement are well patron
lied. The car service is one of the most
commendable features.
"Stay-at-homes" look forward every week
during the summer to the special excur-
sions of the Norfolk & Washington Steam
boat Company. They are given every Fri
day and Saturday evening, steamers sailing
from the wharf. foot Of 7th street, at
$50 p. m. and reaching Old Point and Nor
folk early the following mornings. The
tickets, which are sold at special rate. are
good returning until Monday evening,
which permits of at least two entire days
for enjoying taste of life at Old Point or
Its neighboring resorts. The appointments
of the Norfolk & Washington steamers
make the sail down the river and Chesa
peake one of unalloyed pleasure.
Those who have planned to summer on
the Pacific coast will find the trip to Cali
fornia an economical one If advantage of
the special rates offered by the Southern
Pacific Is taken. Tickets for the round trip,
leaving this city. July 80 to August Is, and
good to return until October 10, are being
sold at a reduced rate, with the usual rate
for berths obtaining. Further particulars
may be obtained of Mr.. A. ]. Poston gen
eral agent Oil Pennsylvania avenue
American Guard No. /. o. u A. NJ will
give Its annual excursion to River View
next Tuesday The boat will leave George
town for the foot Of 31st street at m
and p.m. 1t will leave 7th street wharf
at $50 a. m. 23O and 6:45 pm. The COM
m1ttee In charge has arranged a fine pro-
gram of amusements and there will be
dancing and good music.
Cabin John continues to be the Mecca of
street car excursiOnists. with music, fire.
works and entertainments of all descrip-
tons to encourage a decision to pay an
other visit. The natural beauty as well as
the historic interest Of the bridge makes It
spot of especial interest to tourists.