Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
EXCURSIONS.

Spend tomorrow on the green lawns of
Marshall Hall, where cool river breezes
always blow and shade is to be found in
abundance. Prof. Schroeder'S Band en-
1ivens the day and evening with a concert
of all the latest music. Harmless amuse-
mentS of all kinds to please both the old
and young are located on all parts of the
grounds Table dhote dinner and meals
a Ia carte served in the well-appofnted
dining room all day and evening. Steamer
Charles Manchester will make three trips
tomorrow at IL am. 2:30 and $50 pm, re-
turning, leave the Hall at 1, and 8 pm.
Indian Head and Marshall Hall this even
ing at $50 O'Clock. Prof Schroeder's Band
in attendance.
These are delightful evenings at Chevy
Chase Lake. The air is just bracing
enough to enhance the pleasure of dane
ing. and the variety of amusements keeps
one ION the GO so to speak. all the time.
Every evening finds the Marine Band or
chestra on hand to dispense the music for
which SO many go to the lake to enjoy.
After music is furnished for dancing,
and the pavilion is thrOnged until closing
hour-l o clock. At the rustic theater
new series of motion pictures is presented
each week, the subjects being chosen with
regard to timeliness and appropriateness.
The more strenuously inclined find bowl
ing shooting. etc, attractive. The grounds
are brilliantly Illuminated every night.
Electric cars run at frequent intervals day
and evening.
The Saturday evening excursions of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany continue as popular as ever, and the
steamer leaving this evening Will carry an
unusually large number TO Old Point Com
fort and Norfolk
Bookings for accommodations for the
company's Labor day excursion indicate
that many will pass that time Al the above
places. For this trip round trip tickets
good leaving at $50 pm. Saturday. Sep
TENDER ), will be good returning until Mon
day evening, September >, special rate
obtaining.
The present is an economical time to
make delightful trip to the Pacific coast,
taking in the worlds fair en- route Re
duced rate round trip tickets are avail
able until September ., returning OCTOBER
23 Liberal stop-over privileges are al.
lowed. including st. Louis and cholce or
routes is offered. Special rate one-way
tickets, limit October 81, will be on sale
from September II to October il also, VIA
the Southern and Southern Pacific rail-
ways. Particulars may be obtained at the
office of the general agent. A. j. Poston,
81 Pennsylvania avenue, or at 100 10Th
street.
In spite of the cool weather and easterly
winds, large throngs have been Visiting
Colonial Beach each week, and many are
still going down there to spend the sum
mer. Another of those Saturday night
trips will be made by the steamer Harry
Randall this evening. She will leave here
at 5:45 pm, make a flying trip to the
beach and return in time to leave here
again at $40 m tomorrow. On the re-
turn trip the steamer will leave the beach
at pm. Sunday, and will reach home
about 1890 pm. Tomorrow the steamers
harry Randall and r. V. ArroWsmlth Will
both leave here at $50 m. for the beach.
The use of two steamers guarantees that
neither Will be crowded, and a comfortable
trip can be enjoyed
Music will be the feature of the days
entertainment at River View tomorrow,
when the River View Orchestra. under the
leadership of Prof. Chris. Arth. will be
heard in sacred concert both in the after
noon and evening Prof. Arth has arrang-
ed fine programs for the day. Concerts
Will also be given on the boat on all trips.
me steamer Samuel ]. Pentz Will leave
her wnaff here at Ii am, 2:45 and 6:15
pm These Sunday outings at the View
VIII end with the trips to the resort on the
first Sunday in next month.