The Washington herald., 1907-07-27
EXCURSIONS.

Tomorrow. many people will make up
their minds 20 spend the DAY out Of the city at some
quiet retreat where they may be able to escape the
heat. and Marshall Han is the place where one can
spend a comfortable day. Prof. Schroelcr's band
viii add 60 the DAYS enjoyment q those who visit
the Han tomorrow, The dining han stiH serves the
popular table d'hote dinners. and the dairy lunch
will those who 30 not care for a dinner, All
the amuscments viii be In active operation. The
steamer Charles Macalester viii make three trips
tomorrow. leaving at II a. n. and 2-0 and s %
p. m.
visit 10 Chevy Chase Lake always
means evening Of pleasure and comfort There
are amusements 'or ALL and the park is always cool
and breeze-swepL Undoubtedly the most enjoyable
ing by the Marine handsmen. Concert hours are
fruma % % g. although the time may var some
what No charge is made for dancing and after g
when the band is located at the pavilion, al other
amusemeuts are eclipsed.
Chevy Chase Lake car service is notably satisfac-
tory. the great crowds being handled with comfort
and dispatch under al conditions.
All the interesting points along the river
NAV be viewed from the Norfolk and Washington
boats that maintain the day service % Jamestown
The steamers leave this city at a. m and give an
all-day sail down the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay
landing passengers directly at the exposition pier
before nightfa. Scores of tourists who visit wash
nsion en- route % the fair continuing their trav
els by these boats. Those Who wish % utilize the
night for travelling find the regular liners sailing at
20 p. m. convenient The staterooms are comfort
shle and well ventilated the public cabins spacious
the cuisine unexceled. Convenient connections are
made at Norfolk daily with steamers for New YORK
and Boston.
The summer season is now on in full
swing at Colonial Reach. the Atlantic City Of
Washington. and the steamers of the Washington
and Potomac Steamboat Company are making trips
10 the resort daily. except Monday. The big and
fast steamer ST. Johns viii make her regular week
end trips this week. leaving here at 55 O'Clock this
afternoon and again at 10 O'Clock SUNDAY {to-mor
row. morning. Those who 60 on the trip tomorrow
viii have a most pleasant daylight sail down the
Potomac. and viii arrive al the Beach in the early
afternoon. 50 as 10 have several hours In which %
enjoy the magnificent bathing and 70 90 Grabbing
and fishing. both of which sports are particularly
fine just now. The Beach is filing up with summer
visitors. and the bulk Of the cottage owners are
already settled there for the summer. The big
Colonial Beach Hotel is open and ready for the
reception of visitors. and no more pleasant place
be found for a stay Of a day week or
month. On the steamer. both on the Saturday night
and SUNDAY morning trips meals viii be seryed and
state rooms be had. Stops viii be made al
Alexandra all trips. Dancing on the St Johns
Is feature Of the weekday trips 20 the Beach.
These warm days a long cool ride on
the moonlit Potomac are very pleasant and this is
what the Washington and Potomac Steamboat Com
pany is offering in the trips Of the steamer Harry
Randall Sunday evening and the steamer St Johns
Monday evening On the Trip Of the steamer Harry
Randall, she sails from the Colonial Beach pier al
$50 p. n. Sunday anC runs down the river 10
Indian Head or below and then turning retraces
her way 10 this city arriving here about 10 80 p m
fine orchestra. under the direction OF Prof Chris
Arth. stationed on the steamer. will play concert
music and will add 90 the attracyeness Of the out
ing. Monday evening the steamer St Johns the
biggest and most comfortable Of all the feet Of ex
cursion steamers the Potomac viii leave her
wharf here at s:45 O'Clock and viii sail down the
river below Indian Head and returning will reach
TINS city about il ,. m. The big main deck of the
St. Johns has been arranged for dancing and a fine
orchestra will play all the latest watzes and other
dances. while those fond Of dancing can indulge n
their hearts content. The St Johns viii Carry so
passengers. there reed be no fear Of her being
crowded on tlese trips. Stops win be made at
Alexandra going and returning
Salt water breezes and amusements of
all kinds the things that attract 10 Chesapeake
Beach the thousands that 60 there daily The resort
combination Of the delights Of the seashore and
the attractions fund at the hghclass inland resorts
Of the country.
a mile out on the big extended pier to fishing and
Grabbing, and they include trips on row boats and
sail boats swimming. and all sorts Of seafood at the
hotels and cafes Of the town. Chesapeake Beach is
always COOL
On the boardwalk built above the waters Of the
bay, there Is the dancing pavilion. open or every
side to the cool. salty air The music for dancing
IS furnished by Haley's Band Along the boardwalk
are also the roller skating rink the merry goround
the scenic railway the roller coaster the shooting
gallery, and numerous minor sideshoHs and atfrac-
ions Opportunities for amusement are practically
unlimited
Chesapeake Beach Is an ideal place for individual
excrrsionistS Visitors can serve their lunches on
the boardwalk or under the rustic arbors along the
shore II they prefer. they can secure meals Of the
best kind at the Casino and the BelyedeTe the two
hotels Of the town.
Chesapeake Beach is the only saltwater resort
within easy reach Of the people Of Washington. as
il can be reached in an hours run on the trains of
the Chesapeake Beach Railway through lovely part
Of Maryland