Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-29
Of those who wish to visit the resort the
steamer Harry Randall will leave here this

steamer Harry RANDALL Will leave mere tuis
afternoon at 5:45 pm. and make flying
trip to the resort, returning at once to the
city in order to sail again tomorrow morn
ing at $40 o'clock. On the return trip the
steamer will leave the Beach at pm and
will arrive home about 1880 pm. This
schedule affords an opportunity to spend
over twenty-four hours where the salt
breezes blow and where the fresh ozone
permeates the lungs and makes the city
man feel like new person,
Bathing, boating, grabbing and fishing
are the aquatic amusements offered the Wis
itor to Colonial Beach, and the boardwalk
amusements will also be ready to give
pleasure. The trout and perch fishing is re-
ported to be particularly good just now
During the month Of June Saturday evening
and Sunday morning trips will be made by
the w. & p. line steamers. and the daily
trips to the resort will begin July .. Inc
big Colonial Beach Hotel Is now open. ana
the other hotels are ready to receive WIS.,
itors.
River View will be open to the public on
Decoration day, and the big steamer st.
Johns will make three trips to the resort,
leaving here at 10 am, 2:15 and 6:45 pm
The famed water chute, the scenic river
and the many other attractions Of the re-
sort will be open and running. and concert
music and dancing will be a feature of the
days pleasure. The dancing pavilion at
River View is the largest and coolest at any
of the river resorts, and has plenty of room
where spectators can sit and enjoy the
music while watching the ever-changing
panorama Of the Potomac. The acres of
lawns fresh and green, and the big
trees scattered over the wide grounds are
in all the glory of their summer foliage.
Since the close of the last season the build
ings housing the many attractions OF the
and, in new dress Of bright-hued paint,
contrast prettily with the green Of the trees
and grass Returning, the St. Johns will
make frequent trips homeward, the last one
frn he (rf hoiy do OF
Marshall Hall will be in holiday attire to-
morrow, Decoration day, being the opening
day of the season, and all who spend the
day there assured a delightful holiday.
New amusements have been added, and the
Marshall Hall Band and orchestra will play
patriotic music on the boat and music for
dancing at the Hail. Planked shad dinner
will be served with the famous Marshall
Hall clam chowder. and these, with the
dairy lunch, win meet all requirements.
Refreshments can be obtained both on the
boat and grounds. The company invites
ladies and children to spend the day at the
Hall. The steamer Charles Manchester will
leave 7th street wharf at 10 am, 2:3O and
$50 pm; returning, leave the Hall at 1890,
4 80, 7:45 and 1870 pm.
Chevy Chase lake promises much en-
joyment for those who will make it their
agement has always catered to family
parties and every facility is provided for
picnics. The beautifully maintained
grounds are dotted with rustic summer
houses provided with chairs and tables,
and there are numerous springs OF pure
drinking water. There are no questionable
amusements at the lake, and the grounds
are closed to undesirable characters, ad-
vantages that have always been appre-
ciated by family patronage Of this re-
sort. No special features have been ar
ranged for opening day, but in the evening
there will be grand inaugural concert
by the United States Marine Band orches-
ira, followed by dancing in the immense
pavilion. Hundreds of seats have been
placed in proximity to the bandstand that
all may have comfortable chairs while en-
joying the music. The various amusement
booths. bowling alleys. shooting gallery,
etc. will be open and the grounds will be
brilliantly illuminated. Adequate car
service may be depended upon.
Hundreds of Westinghouse are going
to jamestown for Decoration day, and
many more will enjoy the trip by daylight
down the Potomac the Both via the Norfolk
and Washington steamers. The latter trip
is especially attractive to tourists, the
steamer leaving at am. and giving an
excellent opportunity for passengers to see
the many historic points along the Po-
tomac, Chesapeake bay and Hampton roads.
Passengers will be landed directly at the
fair pier the evening of the Both. Night
steamers leave daily at $50 pm, also stop
ping at the exposition pier, as well as at
Old Point Comfort and Norfolk. The state
rooms and public cabins of these liners
Ing to be desired, while the dining service
merits special mention. City ticket offices
are located at the wharf, foot of 1th street,
and at 7O0 14th street.