The Washington herald., 1907-07-17
EXCURSIONS.

IOuIiSlS gong 10 jamestown via this
city are taking advantage Of the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Companv's
day service IN greater numbers every
day. The comfortably appointed steam
ers leave AT S a. m, and the numerous
historic points en- route command the con
stant attention Of passengers. At Hamp-
ton Roads the steamers sail close to the
anchored battle ships, giving one an idea
or the naval might Of Uncle Sam" The
steamers stop at Old Point Comfort both
ways and at the exposition wharf on the
southbound trip. For those who prefer 20
travel by night there are the regular
liners leaving Seventh street wharf daily
at o-S0 p IN Convenient connections. are
made at Norfolk with steamers. for New
York. Providence. and Boston, and also
rail- connections.
CheVy Chase Lake is entertaining thou
sands every day now. The nightly mu-
sicaI programmes are appreciated by
large and enthusiastic crowds. There are
comfortable seats for hundreds about the
bandstand. After 9 o'clock, music is fur
hished for the dancers. A programme Of
extra length Is rendered Sunday evenings.
The artistic manner in which the ilumina-
uons at Chevy Chase Lake are arranged
never fails to inspire admiration. The
car service IS always satisfactory. under
an circumstances, making the ride over
the cool countryside a great pleasure
after the heat Of the day I'm town.
Cool river breezes always blow at Mar
shall Hall. and the shade and spacious
porches Of the mansion afford ample pro-
lection from the warm rays of the sun
There are other attractions 10 make q
pleasant outing. Schroeder's Band will
be heard in concert both on the boat
and grounds Table d'hote dinner is
served during the day, and meals a Ia
carte during the day and evening. Harm
less amusements of all kinds are 10 be
found on all parts Of the grounds.
The steamer Charles Manchester Will
leave at 10 a. m. 2:30 and $50 p. m. daily.
Chesapeake Beach. Washington's only
Salt water summer resort, has been ex-
tensively improved and overhauled since
It's formal opening 10 the public The
boardwalk Is beautiied by new decora-
tons, the electrical display has been
added TO In the town and on the board
walk, and big roller skating rink. built
out lar from shore and over the waters
of Chesapeake Beach.
san and row boats can be hired for any
length OF tirle fer trips Up and DOWN the
pay In amusements, such as are fourd
at all land resorts. Chesapeake Beach is
rich The dancing paviIion
open on all sides TO the sea breezes: the
merry-go-round, the extended pier the
scenic railway, the shooting gallery. and
the baths are only few of the amusa-
ments available.
The frequent trains between the beach
and this city make il an easy matter to
travel between the two places, and il is
reached in an hours run through the
prettiest part Of Maryland.
The steamer Harry Randall will mako
another of those pleasant fifty-nile ruDS
on the run Sunday evening next leaving
here at $50, and arriving home apafo
about 1890 p. m. Concert music will no
a feature OF this trip. The big and
fast steamer ST. Johns will inaugurato
a series of special Monday evening runs
on the river, commencing next Monday.
and on these trips music and dancing
VIII be the added features.
The st. Johns decks are roonv and
here will be plenty of room to enjoy
he dancing while the steamer sails down
md up the river. These dancing trims
prove to be very popular. especially
with the young people The steamer will
cave her wharf here at Gas m and
viii return about II p. m. The trip next
Monday will be particularly pleasant e
t will be by moonlight. Stops will he
made at Alexandria.
The big side wheel steamer St Johns
viii make her regular Saturday night
md Sunday morning trips to Colonial
3each, leaving her wharf here AZ 5.45
'clock Saturday morning The bathing
4 Colonial Beach is reported 10 be ex- /
eptionally fine this year. and crabs are
more plentiful than they have been for
everal years. The fishing is excellent |
md. altogether, Colonial Beach is q de- |
ightful place to visit, If only for the
lay.
The long, cool ride to salt water on |
fast-moving steamer is a delight. and /
hose who make the trip return better |
ested and refreshed The st. Johns is /
low making her daily. except Monday /
rips to Colonial Beach. and the hotels /
nd cottages. ut the present. are filling /
p rapidly The big and new dancing /
'avilion and modern bathroom building /
las been completed and is in use. Cool. |
lean, and comfortable rooms. and an /
EXCELLENT table are the attractions of the /
Washington * Potomac Steamboat Co s /
Hotel at the Beach. You should stop
here when you visit the resort.