The Washington herald., 1907-08-17
EXCURSIONS.

Aside from the beauty Of the lower Po-
tomac. the places with historic associations that
lire ts shores make a sail down this interesting
stream che Of attraction for an tourists This
fact explains IN great measure the popularity Il
The day trips 20 Norfolk and jamestown made via
the Norfolk and Washington steamers. The steam
CTS leaving az a. ~. are well filed every trip.
Night boats sail daily az ESQ O'Clock landing AZ
the exposition pier, as the day boats DO. Having
every con7eaience and being modern in equipment.
these resses leave nothing 20 be desired on the
part Of passengers. The cuisine is a special fea-
tlre City C.Hces are located az Seventh street
wharf and at 700 Fourteenth street
Firmly entrenChed in public favor.
Chevy Chase lake continues 20 attract large
crowds every evening. Highly ENJOYABLE features
provided at this resort are the nightly concerts BY
the picked section Of the United States Marine
Band. Dancing is not in order until about 9
O'Clock, the band then proceeding % the pavilion
moving picture theater bowling alley shooting
gallery, and boats for rowing on the lake provide
means Of diversion for others Nothing but com
piments are laard for the Chevy Chase Lake cars.
the service espn when the travel is heaviest Civ
Ing eveTy satisfaction.
Marshall Hall is a place where one
can 50 and spend the entire day away from the
hot, dusty city. The green lawns and well-kept
walks neither retain nor reflect the heat and glare
q the sun, as do the asphalt streets There are
innumerable amusements and diversions that appeal
10 both the old and Young and the little ones al
ways have the best kind q a time when they are
taken 20 spend the day there Table d'hote dinner
Is served the arrival Of the boat Prof Schroe-
der's band is always in attendance. and furnishes
a select programme Of concert music on the band
stand at the Han during the afternoon and even
ng. Steamer Charles MscalesteT win leave for
Marshall Hall tomorrow az II q m. go and go
p. m.
A stay Of a day, week. or a month
Colonial .+ra~
drawing large thr0ugs TO the resort these August
days The bathing 40 Colonial Beach Is fine and
the Grabbing and fishing particularly good this
season. All the cottage owners have opened their
summer homes and dances, parties and other social
amusemeuts are adding much 70 the pleasure Of the
summer visitors The steamer ST. johns viii make
her regular weekend trips 70 the resort this week
leaving her wharf here at 585 O'Clock this evening
ard again at S:I5 O'Clock Sunday morning. On the
return trip the steamer viii leave the beach at
p. m. Sunday, and win reach her wharf here
at about 1879 p. m A bright moon win add much
70 the pleasure If the trip to the beach tonight
and the trip homeward tomorrow night.
Moonlight and music are the attractions
offered by the trips Of the steamers Harry Randall
and the S. Johns. On tho Potomac tomorrow
evening, and on Monday evening Tomorrow the
Harry Randall sill leave her wharf here at $50
.. m. for a uIn BY moonlight down the river as
far as Indian Head and return. stopping only at
Alexandra going and returning. On this trip con
cert music. rendered by fine orchestra under the
leadership Of Prof. Christopher Arth. win add 70
the pleasure.
Monday evening the steamer St Johns
will make another Of her dancing trips on the river
The steamer viii leave her wharf at s;45 p m, and
viii run down the river TO about Liverpool Point
Returning she VIII reach home about II p. m The
big main deck Of the steamer has been waxed and
is used as a dancing floor. All the latest music
for tie waltz. twOstep and other dances. win be
rendered, and the young folks can have four hours
Of uninterrupted pleasure. On this trip supper
viii be served in the big dining room on the main
deck Of the steamer al city prices. Stops viii be
made At Alexandra, going and returning