Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
EXCURSIONS.

The big and fast steamer st. Johns will
make another of those popular trips on the
river Sunday, and like those that have
taken place on the other Sundays in May,
will be very enjoyable affairs. The steamer
will leave her wharf here at IL am, run
down to River View, land her passengers
and return In time to leave again at 2:15
o'clock. On this trip the ST. Johns, after
stopping at River View to land those that
wish to enjoy the pleasures of the resort,
and to take those that desire ride on
the river, will continue her trip down the
river for about forty miles. On the return
trip the steamer will stop at River View
to take on the passengers there and will
arrive at her wharf here about pm. The
planked shad dinners that have been served
at River View this spring, on these Sunday
trips. have been much enjoyed. They will
be repeated next Sunday, and supper will
also beb served on the steamer in the big
airy dining room on the main deck.
Welcome news to many is the announce
ment of the reopening of Chevy Chase Lake
Decoration day. Long the citys favorite
place of diversion during the heated term,
this resort bids fair to enjoy greater pop
ularity than ever this season.
Many improvements have been made
since last season, and both time and care
lavished in enhancing the natural beauties
of the grounds. Lawns have been sodded
and clipped. paths extended to the inviting
retreats about the lake, and the latter COM
pletely drained and refilled Hundreds of
rustic seats and tables will be found In
the groves and other spots usually sought
by those ION picnics bent" In the even
Ing the scene will be transformed into AL
adin-like beauty by thousands of electric
lights festooned on the lake shore, bridges
and amusement booths, shooting gallery
bowling alley, rustic theater, etc. All the
music will be furnished by picked section
of the United States Marine Band, the
country's most famous orchestra. An elab-
crate concert will be rendered at the open
ing, the band occupying the unique stand
on the hill. Music for dancing will be
furnished by the same performers, who will
play in the spacious pavilion at the con-
clusion Of the concert. The floor Of the
pavilion has just been refinished making
It finer than ever. Throughout the season
there will be concerts every evening, includ-
ing Sundays, followed by dancing week
nights.
A delightful means of spending Decora-
ton day is presented by the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Companys special
excursion. This is trip to Fortress Mon
roe Portsmouth, where President Roose-
welt will deliver the Decoration day address,
and Norfolk, leaving the city the evening
of May %. giving the entire Wednesday at
any of the above places. and returning to
town early Thursday morning after g.
pleasant sail up Chesapeake bay and the
Potomac over night. A reduced rate for
the round trip will obtain. tickets being sold
Tuesday May 20, limited to return leaving
Norfolk the evening of May 30. Apply at
the general ticket office. 705 18th St, first
floor, Colorado building
Beginning Sunday the Norfolk and Wash
ington Company will inaugurate the half
hour ferry service between this city and
Alexandria, boat leaving each terminal
every half hour from $50 a.. M to $50 .. nl
with an hourly schedule from that hour 10
10 pm.
Those nj af
shad at Marshall Hall would do well to
spend tomorrow at this beautiful resort
Planked shad dinner, including the cele-
brated Marshall Hall clam chowder will
be served on arrival of the boat Every
thing is nicely cooked and served, and
there is an abundance of good things on the
menu. The sail up the river in the cool Of
the evening Is certainly not the least en-
toyable part of the entire trip. The
steamer Charles Manchester will leave 7th
street wharf tomorrow at IL am. and 2:3o
pm. The ladies are especially invited on
these excursions.