Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-08
EXCURSIONS.

Sunday seems to be the most popular day
OF the week at Marshall Hall, II one may
Judge by the increased numbers who spend
the day there. Both the morning and aft
ernoon trips are well patronixed many go
Ing to spend the entire day there. while
gcodly numoer take the $50 pm. boat for
sail on the river and an excellent dinner
at Marshall Hail. Everybody spends a
pleasant day at Marshall Hall, for there is
something to please all in the way of
amrsemenfs. while many find that spend
ing the day on the green lawns under the
fine old shade trees is all the enjoyment
they could wish for. Prof. Schroeder's band
adds to the enjoyment Of the day, for It's
concerts both on the boat and grounds are
delightful Steamer Charles Manchester
leaves tomorrow at IL am, 2:3O and $50
pm, returning leave the Hall at /, and
o'clock pm.
Unsettled weather seldom effects the at
tendance at Chevy Chase Lake. The Ma
rine Band Orchestra is always on hand
and the dancing pavilion, practically storm
proof. is always crowded. In event Of UNI
usually inclement weather the evening con-
certs are also given in the pavilion. There
is dancing every evening except Sunday.
when program OF extra length Is render
ed In tho rustic theater this week Is be-
Ing shown series of pictures of Russian
peasant life. Bowling shooting and rowing
are also provided for. There are never any
serious delays In the car service, so that
there is little or no discomfort attendant
upon trip to or from this resort.
So many people are in the habit of pass
Ing Sunday on the seashore, especially at
the resorts in the vicinity of Norfolk that
the Saturday evening excursions of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany, with the reduced rate round-trip
tickets, are especially opportune. These
trips give delightful two-night outing on
the large and comfortable steamers. and
the entire Sunday at Old Point Comfort,
Virginia Beach, Ocean View, or neighbour
steamers connect daily at Norfolk with
steamers for New York and Boston. The
sailing hour is $50 pm. daily.
Unusual inducements are offered those
who desire to visit the Portland fair. The
Southern Pacific Company is quoting a
very inviting rate for the round trip to
that city, with stopovers for seeing the
many famous points in California, and in
addition, the tickets give one the privilege
of returning via a different route than the
one followed in going west. special rate
round-trip ticket, good until September q,
Through berths from this city are offered
for these monthly trips at special price.
Information at the office of A. ]. Poston,
general agent, 81 Pennsylvania avenue or
at 105 10Th street.
Sunday is the business mans day at River
view He udy Wnen the merchant or pro-
fessional man tired after the strain of
week of hard work, can visit the pretty re-
sort, take off his coat, and stretching HIM
selg out on the grass under the shade of
the trees can rest and recuperate for an
other week of work. To entertain those who
do not care to be energetic, the View or
chestra, under the leadership of Prof. Chris
Arth, will render music both in the after
noon and evening, special program having
been arranged. The Little River, the chute
and all the many other attractions will also
be ready to give pleasure. The steamer will
leave here at IL am, 2:30 and $50 pm,
and frequent trips homeward will be made.
Colonial Beach, on the lower Potomac
has never been more attractive than it is
this season. The bathing is superb, and
the grabbing, fishing and boating are the
best to be found near here. To accommo-
date those who wish to get away from the
hot city for short stay the new and fast
steamer Pocahontas will again make those
popular weekend trips, the steamer leaving
here at $40 o'clock this afternoon, and
again at S:45 o'clock tomorrow morning.
No time need be lost from business, as the
steamer will leave the Beach on her return
trip to this city at u pm. and will arrive
here about 10 pm. The ticket sold this
evening is good to return within ten days;
but a trip ticket, good for the one day only
will be on sale at the wharf tomorrow
morning.