Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
EXCURSIONS.

Tourists going to Jam estown via this city
are taking advantage of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company's day
service in greater numbers every day. The
sail down the river aboard the comfortably
appointed steamers, which leave at am.
is delightful and the numerous historic
points en- route command the constant at
tention of passengers. In Hampton roads
the steamers sail close to the anchored
battleships. giving one an idea of the naval
might of Uncle Sam The steamers stop
at Old Point Comfort both ways and at the
exposition wharf on the south-bound trip.
For those who prefer to travel by night
there are the regular liners leaving Tth
street wharf daily at $50 pm. 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. or every evening, to
speak correctly, for aside from the picnic
parties there are few pleasure seekers at
the resort until the evening attractions
commence. The nightly musical programs
are appreciated by large and enthusiastic
crowds. There are comfortable seats for
hundreds about the bandstand After .,
music is furnished for the dancers. A pro-
gram of extra length is rendered Sunday
evenings. The artistic manner in which
the illuminations at Chevy Chase lake are
arranged never fails to inspire admiration.
The car service is always satisfactory under
all circumstances, making the ride over the
cool countryside a great pleasure after the
heat of the day in town.
The seashore and all its comforts and
amusements appeal irresistibly to the peo-
pie who are In the hot city these days.
summer resort within easy and convenient
travelling distance of the National capital.
With its amusement places built out from
the shore and above the waters of Chesa-
comfort Is combined with unlimited oppor-
tuntieS for pleasure
Sail boats and row boats be hired
for trips up and down the bay, while the
extended pier which reaches nearly mile
out into the bay, is an ideal pace for a
moonlight stroll or for fishing and Grabbing
in the daytime. The bathing beach is one
OF the best on the eastern coast, and the
lighthouses are so conveniently arranged
that bathing Is delight in the salt water
at Chesapeake Beach.
The eXcursionists can take their own
lunches and serve them on the tables along
the boardwalk or under the rustic arbors
along the shore, where the grass Is like a
green carpet and gigantic trees provide the
shade If more elaborate meals are de-
sired. they can be secured at the hotels Of
the town.
On these hot Sundays it is a treat to take
the sail down the Potomac on the steamer
Charles Manchester and spend the day at
Marshall Hall. Many find the trip extreme
fortably filled on all trips. Marshall Hall is
always popular. with it's beautiful grounds,
Its many amusements, while the excellent
dinners to be had there are attractions
which most outing parties seek. The cool
river breezes temper the heat and the huge
old shade trees keep out tn hot rays of the
sun. 1t is very pleasant also on the river,
the ride to and from the city being one of
the most enjoyable pastimes of the entire
trip. Prof. Schroeder's band accompanies
the steamer and plays a carefully selected
program OF concert music at the Hall on
the arrival of the afternoon steamer. The
steamer Charles Manchester will leave to-
morrow at II am, 2:3O and $50 pm.
The steamer Harry Randall will make an
other of those pleasant Indian Head trips
tomorrow night. Those who wish can go to
the View at II a m. or 2:3O pm, spend sew
eral hours pleasantly at the View, and
when the steamer comes down on the even
ing trip leaving the city at $50, they can
board the steamer when she stops at River
View and enjoy the sail down the river
On these trips the steamer reaches home
about 10 pm. The Harry Randall stops at
River View both going down the river and
returning from these Indian Head trips.
Music Will be a feature Of the day at
River View tomorrow. special Indian
Head trip will be made this evening the
steamer harry Randall leaving here at
8:45 pm, and returning about 1870 p m
These evening runs on the river are partic-
ularly refreshing after hot day.
The big steamer St Johns will make her
regular weekend trips to Colonial Beach
this afternoon and tomorrow morning, the
steamer leaving here at 5:45 O'Clock this
evening and again at $40 O'Clock tomorrow
morning These week trips to the At
lantic City of Washington have proven
very attractive for several years past and
many persons take advantage of them to
enjoy an outing on salt water for over
twenty-four hours without any loss of time
from business. The bathing, boating and
fishing all fine, and the Grabbing this
summer is better than ever before. Among
the improvements made since the close of
the last excursion season is new dancing
pavilion and bath house. The structure Is
an ornamental one. The pavilion has floor
large enough to accommodate several hun
dred couples, and there 400 modern
dressing rooms in the bath house. The
stea mer St. Johns is now regularly on the
route to the beach and is making the daily
trips.