Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-18
EXCURSIONS.

Patrons Of Chevy Chase Lake become more
assfduous in their attendance as the sea-
son grows and every evening, no matter
in what condition the weather may be,
there are the usual large crowds at this
popular resort OF all the amusements
provided the Marine Band Orchestra con-
certs are undoubtedly the most enjoyed
closely seconded, however. by dancing,
which attracts throngs equally as large as
the former. New series OF motion pictures
are displayed in the rustic theater every
week. BY day the well-kept grounds are
fairly alive with family picnic parties
who find this resort an ideal ground for
days outing in the country. The car serv-
Ice is eminently satisfactory Gay and night
Trips on the paIatial new steamer James
town are now proving the most popular OF
all river outings with those who prefer
their pleasures not to be enjoyed through
the sacrifice Of comfort or convenience
Especially popular are the evening trips
enjoyable forty-nile sails down the river,
made every evening. Sundays included.
from to Ii. All-day trips to the salt
water stretches Of the extreme lower Po-
tomac are made Sundays from In the
morning to in the evening. There are
long promenade decks, dancing deck and
orchestra to furnish the necessary music,
comfortably appointed cabins and splen-
did dining room. All the outside decks are
Children are carried for half fare on all
these trips The jamestown berths at the
Norfoin and Washington ferry wharf.
All day Sunday at the seashore and two
nights on salt water constitute the scope
Of the special-rate weekend trips of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany. The destination Of these excursions
Is Norfolk. but connections are made with
all the popular ocean resorts bordering on
Hampton roads and the neighboring Allan
tic namely, Old Point Comfort Virginia
Beach. Ocean View and Pine Beach Re
duced rate tickets sold Saturday are good
leaving those evenings, returning to town
Monday morning Staterooms may be re-
served in advance. Norfolk and Washing
ton boats maintain daily service between
this city and Norfolk, sailing at $50 pm.
ride on speeding car is one of the
most practical means of cooling OFF, these
sultry evenings. The Kensington railway
cars, running from Chevy Chase Lake half
hourly, travel at good speed, and traverse
q stretch of country always swept with
refreshing breezes. Those who enjoy troll
ley riding will certainly have an evening
Of pleasure on this route From Kensing
ton. the end Of the route, picturesque walks
to Garrett Park. Capitol View and College
Park may be made.
Aside from pecuniary advantages. made
possible by the special rate tickets there
are other advantages in making the trip
to the Pacific slope via the Washington
Sunset route. Trains on these trips carry
excursion sleeping cars as we'll as
STANDARD dining and observation coaches,
while the employment of oil instead OF coal
for fuel insures freedom from CRIME and
smoke, two elements objected to by all
travellers. Further information relative to
these personally conducted tours to Cali
fornia may be had of A. j. Poston general
agent, Gil Pennsylvania avenue where are
sold tickets for these and many other tours,
- fra val IN, nd
the-worid trips.
One of the best ways to find rest and
pleasure and also be benefited by the cool
breezes that come from the Potomac
would be to take the steamer Charles Mac
alester tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock
for Marshall Hall and Indian Head On
the down trip Schroeders Band will rem
der program of choice selections Pic
turesque scenery and a delightful sail on
the historic Potomac make this trip one OF
the most pleasant on the river. On the re-
turn moonlight sail Is to be had which
adds to the enjoyment of the trip. Parties
spending the day at Marshall Hall can take
the evening steamer and continue on to
Indian Head without extra charge. Indian
Head trips will be run this week on Thurs
day and Friday evenings at $40 o'clock.
Daily trips are made to Marshall Hall at
10 am, 2:8O and $50 pm.
Trips to Indian Head are being made by
tne steamer queen Anne every WedneS-
day Friday and Sunday evening Tho
steamer will on these days make three trips
to the View. the morning and afternoon
trips being to the View only. but In the
evening the steamer after stopping at the
View continues down the river. She stops
at River View on the trip up the river and
reaches home about 1870 pm. Music and
dancing are features of the day at River
View week days, and band concerts Sun
day. The steamer leaves week days at
10 am, $50 and GAS pm
The big and fast steamer ST. Johns is now
making her regular daily trips to Colonial
Beach. leaving her wharf here every morn
Ing. except Saturday. at SAB o'clock. The
run to the Beach is made in about four and
haif hours. and the passengers on these
trips have several hours each day to enjoy
the pleasures of the resort The bathing.
Grabbing and fishing at the Beach are now
al their best: The Atlantic City of Wash
ington is an ideal place to spend a day or a
month, and one comes home refreshed from
visit to the salty Potomac.