The Washington times., 1905-07-06
EXCURSIONS.
Popular Chevy Chase Lake.

The ever-growing popularity of Chevy
Chase Lake is grateful testimony to the
success OF the efforts of the mana agement
TO Keep this resort a strictly desirable
place of amusement for families No In
toxlcantS are permitted or sold IN the
confines of the resort; there are no ques-
tionable amusements: and the neigh>or-
hood is singuiarly free from the undesir-
able surroundings of the usual resort
The United States Marine Band concerts
are very attractive not only to lovers
of good music, but also to throngs of
dancers. with whom the opportunity to
dance to the music of the cotin rvs most
famous band is highly appreciated. Con-
certs are given every evening and ex-
cept Sundays there is dancing at the
conclusion of each concert The car
service cannot be improved. according to
general opinion.
No matter how hot and sultry it may
pc IN the city there is always a good
breeze on board the steamer Charles
wharf is left until II is reached on the
return trip from Incian Head. Not a
warm breeze either, but a delightfully."-
cool breeze that is most welcome and
refreshing after being in the hot city all
day. Those who take these enjoyable
outings 10 Marshall Hall and Indian
Head on Friday and Saturday evenings
say 1t is the acme of pleasure to lay
back IN an easy chair on deck and let
the river DreeZeS blow over them while
they view the magnificent sunsets
These who do not care to take the en-
tire sail to Indian Head will find ample
means for spending a pleasant evening
at Marshall Hall. All kinds of amuse-
nents may be INDUCED in, especially
dancing, which is rendered doubly en-
Joyable by the excellent music furnished
by Prof Schroeder's band Those who
take the 10 a. m. or 2:30 D. NJ. boat and
spend the day at Marshall Hall may
take the evening sail to Indian Head
without extra charge Steamer Charles
Macalester leaves Seventh street wharf
on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:3O
p: m. for Marshall Hall and Indian
River View Is the resort for those
seeking pleasure, and daily trips are
Icing made by the steamer Poeahontas
or the steamer Arrowsrnith. Saturday
Is always the family day at the resort
when parents are invited to bring ali
their little ones and give them a day
i'll the cool shade of the trees, where
they can run and play to their hearts
content and can make all the noise they
wish. For the amusement of the little
folks there will be music and dancing
all day and evening. and the merry-eo-
round and all the other attractions Will
be ready to amuse. The steamer will
leave her wharf here at 10 a. m, 2:15
OF 10 cents to all viii be good on the 10
a m. and 2:15 trips. The regular rate
will be charged or the night trips.
Colonial Beach, the steamer T. V. Ar
rowsmith leaving here each week day
except Saturday and Monday, at S:45 a.
m. and making a quick trip down the
river. SO as TO give those who visit the
beach ample time to take a fine salt
water bath or TO go grabbing or fishing.
The social season at the beach is now
IL. full swing, and the cottaGers have ar
rived for the summer. Music, dancing
parties, and other things to entertain
aid in making the time pass pleasantly
10 those who spend their vacations at
the Atlantic City of Washington. On
the return trip the steamer leaves the
beach at S .. m. and reaches home about
1880 p In. These hot days a ride on the
river Is particularly pleasant and great
II enjoyed. Saturday evening at 5:45
and Sunday morning at 8:45 the new
and fast steamer Pocahontas viii take
vi, the beach trips. The Pocahontas has
record of making the run in about
four hours. and this record will be main
tained on her trips Stops will be made
at Alexandria both going and returning