The Washington herald., 1907-06-25
CHILDREN ON OUTING
Fifteen Hundred Spend Day
at River View.
TEACHERS ANNUITY BENEFIT
Happy Ones Come from seventh Dr.
vision of the Public SchoOls-Live-
~ scenes on the Boat and Under
the Groves at the Picturesque Re
kort-WInners of the Contests.

When the great, whste excursion
steamer st. Johns glded from its moor
ings yesterday and padded its way down
the brown and sluggish Potomac, its
broad decks carried a happy cargo-l.D0
happy spirits, whose faces were turned
toward River View in joyous anticipation.
II was the annual outing OF the Seventh
Division Of the Public Schools. under the
auspices Of the Teachers Annuity Associ-
alton. In the wake OF the steamer, be-
sides a thousand ripples and bathing boys
and fishermen lay sweltering city, but
thaJ there was a fresh-water breeze on
the ST. Johns could easily be determined
by a glance at the streaming flags and
flying pennants
ON the Way to- River View.
First, the giant monitor, lying securely
and with muzzled guns, was waved al by
the sprightly children. and the busy sail
Ormen, cleaning its brass and painting its
Sides answered with lavish display Of
large bandanas and discolored rags. Chill
dren sported on the upper deck, children
sid up and down the companion way.
children romped close TO the engine room.
children tested their wind. their grip.
their weight, and many a little fist was
tempted 10 open and disgoTge it's penny
by the allurements Of the candy ma
chimes.
out on the f1reward deck dancing be-
tween chairs and industriously tanning
parents, there were several large ring
games and mingled chOruses Of the
Farmer IN the DelI' and Here comes
three dukes ariding' but these. the eight
grade pupils explained, were only for the
little children. Then, too, number OF
elder sisters took advantage Of the op-
portuulty and sat demurely talking to
their gallant SWANS, and telling Of the
trials Of the high school X was
golden opportunity for an interchange Of
confidence between parents and teachers,
and many a "h0key-playing lad felt q
spasm Of relief 10 remember that the
school days were over. and that per
haps none but good report would be
given Of him.
Resort CapituIates.
once landed. there was a merry scamp
or for the merry go-round by the little
ones. anu Alill llltA Atlllh NilAiA LAHAAA aAN
wheezes were emitted from the unoiled,
oyerworked pipe organ. The boys, laden
with baseball bats and gloves, scattered
10 the ball field or the giddy chutes.
while the aufly-RaTbed big sisters made
their way to the dancing pavilion or
strcued sedately under the trees and
their large red parasols. II was left 70
the parents 10 transport huge baskets Of
provisions from the ship 70 the picnic
tables. and when they We're safely slowed
% begin the preparation for luncheon.
As soon as all had their bearings the
athletic contests began. and after gallant
efforts and heir-raising finishes. the fol-
lowing were declared victors: H. the 100
yard dash for boys. Francis Morrow, who
was awarded q leather pOcketbook in the
running high jump FOR boys, Lorenzo
Fowler. and the potato race for girls,
Jean Batstow, whose prize was g gold
bracelet
other Prize winners.
The relay race between the girls Of the
Monroe and Chevy Chase schools was
won by the former team. composed Of
Annie Black, Mary Tebbs. Esther Weaver.
and Alice Clark. Patience Smith won the
girls donkey party. and a handsome doll,
while Stanley Shaver captured the same
event for the boys. The needle-threading
/ contest afforded great amusement and
was finally captured by Marie Lindsay,
II the Monroe School. The last event
was q game called touch the bear which
was won by Helen Brown. Nellie Lang.
and Marie Lindsay, while the following
teams won the baseball games: Chevy
/ Chase and TennalytOwn. I; Brightwood
and Takoma. o Petworth and Woodburn,
/ -; Monroe, .
Those TO whom the children owe their
pleasant outing are Mr. A NJ Black.
/ supervisor. Miss Young, Miss Nichols
/ Miss Callahan, Miss Given, Miss Clancy,
and Mr.. Hart
| i was a tired bCatl0ad that raised a
weary cheer as Washington was sighted
[ last night. but teachers. parents, and chill