The Washington herald., 1907-08-24
EXCURSIONS.

The regular weekend trips Of the big
and fast steamer 81. Johns 70 Colonial Beach viii
be made this afternoon and tOm0FFow maFning as
usual the steamer leaving here az 5A5 this evening
and again st SIS to-mouox morning. Those who
50 on the trip tonight VIII be landed at the Beach
shortly before II O'Clock and viii find plenty Of
accommodation for the night. With the opportunity
20 spend Sunday where the salt waters roll en-
ioying the bathing. Grabbing fishing and beating
the finest on the Potomac Those who 90 on the
trip tomorrow viii have several hours TO enjoy the
pleasure Of the resort before starting for home f
! they are only 20 spend the day a. O'Clock in
( the evening. The Reach was never more popular
than this season. and hundreds Of persons taking
advantage q the weekly day trips al SIS a. %
enl1y ride on the river and & stay az the pOpnz-
resort The new bathing pavilion recently erected
/ at the Beach by the Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company is the most complete building
Of the kind ever erected at Potomac resort Stops
are made at Alexandria ON these utps.
Moonlight and music add much to the
pleasure Of the trips Of the steamers of the Wash
ington and Potomac Steamboat Company on the
rlFer Sunday and Monday evenings next The
steamer Harry Randall VIII leave her wharf here
at go D N. today, and viii sail down the river
TO Indian Head farther, and returning viii
reach this city about 70 30 p. N. Concert music
0y thris AFths orchestra viii be a feature q the
evening trip stops made at Alexandria
Monday evening at 6:i5 O'Clock. the big and fast
!
ing trips on the Potomac. The big main deck of
the steamer has been arranged for dancing The
music VIII start when the steamer leaves the wharf
here, and viii be kept up until she returns 10 this
city These moonlight outings the river are most
pleasant and are greatly enjoyed Stops are made
at Alexandria going and returning
During the humid days Of August there
Is but one resort near Washington where patrons
may always feel assured of finding a cool breeze
: 1--Hs
bathing continues % attract hundreds daily while
the grabbing and fishing afford ample variety for
those who care 20 spend several days or weeks
recpeTating after having spent the greater portion
ot the heated season in the city The excellent
passenger service that Is maintained both daily and
Sunday Offers Inducements TO fTatemal religious
and social organizations to select Chesapeake Beach
for their outings All Of the cuttings that have
been scheduled thus far this season have been
largely attended. and have been great financial
successes The amusements at the beach have
been especially popular this season, and when all
the advertisements are IN full swing the resort re-
sembes miniature COney Island
A delightful place TO spend tomorrow
IS Marshall Hall. where cool river breezes always
blow and shade Is to be found in abundance
SchToeders band renders a concert of select music
on the green lawn during the afternoon and even
ing. Table d'hote is served in the vel appointed
dining hall Amusements are ts b. found on all
paris q The grounds The steamer Charles Mac
slester viii leave for Marshall Han tomorrow at
II a. n, 80 and SO ?. u.
The most delightful route 10 jamestown
irom this city is afforded by the superb Norfolk
sud Washington Steamboat Conpany's boats which
leave evtTy morning az O'Clock, reaching the fair
before night BY this means tourists are enabled
70 view the BEAUTIES and historic points of interest
along the Potomac, most enjoyable prelude 70 a
UP ID the great exposition. For those who desire
10 utilize the night foF travel there are liners sail
ing at SO p. m On the s0uthvari trip both steam
ers land directly at the Jamestcgn pier. saving
tourists the delay and expznse # reaching their
destination from Across the roads Or from Norfolk
Other contributors 10 The enjoyment Of this route
ara large, cool staterooas and perfect dining service
Connections with bCais for Boston. New YORK and
other points are msde daily at Norfolk City Of
fees are located al Seventh street wharf and at 7l5
Fourteenth street
The musical programme of the concerts
at delightful Chew Chase lake are 50 arranged as
20 b attractive bo-h 90 the lover of the classic and
the lover Of popular selections. The section 4 the
band "a on hand every evening and the concerts are
given quite irrespective q weather conditions Dane
ing IS ~ order az the conclusion of the progTamne
usually reached about 3 O'Clock New moving pic