The Washington herald., 1907-08-31
EXCURSIONS.

At Chesapeake Beach the bathing con-
tinues % attract hundreds daily while The Grabbing
and fishing afford ample variety The passenger
service. that IS maintained both daily and SUNDAY
Offers inducements to fraternsl. religious and social
organizations to select Chesapeake Beach for their
outings Al Of the outings that haze been scheduled
thus FAR this have been largely attended and
have been great successes The amussments at the
Beach have been especially popular this season ana
whea al the advertisements in full swing the
resort resembles a miniature Consy Island.
To-mcrrow's trip Of the steamer Charles
Manchester 10 Marshall Hall viii be the last Sunday
"Trip Of Tie season Al the amusements are still in
operation. Table dhGte dinners are served. The
daify lunch VIII serve those who do not care for
dinner Schroeders band viii play 4 very pleasing
programme of concert music both on the boat and
grounds The steamer Charles Manchester viii leave
seye1th street wharf at Il a n, and go and { 80
?. N.
The last trip of the season to Indian
Head VIII Be made THE evening at go O'Clock BY
the steamer Charles Maealsstsr. Stops are made at
Marshall Hall both going and returning.
In order 20 accommodate those who
wish % spend Labor gay at Colonial Beach without
any loss Of tine from work. the steamer 81. JOHNS
win make a special trip to and from the rpsort Mon
day. By this arrangement It viii be possible TO
leave mere tlis afternoon az CLOCK return
Monday, reaching home about 10 p. n. IN addition
70 the Saturday trip the St Johns VIII leave here
Sunday and Monday az SIS a. n. Returning viii
leave the beach az 6 p u. each day Music and
dancing viii be a feature OF the Monday trip.
These Labor Day trips arg the last the St joins
viii make TO the Beach during this season. and com
meneing Tuesday morning next the steamer Harry
Randall VIII be placed upon the route and viii run
the regular schedule until September g. when the
daily excursions viii cease. The tickets sold for this
evening viii be good to return on the excursion
steamer OF on the river line steamer unil September
Is. The bathing. Grabbing. snd fishing at the Beach
fine.
Chevy Chase Lake IS a convenient place
20 visit Labor Day. The car service insures accessi
biity and the many natural attractions of the pleas
ure park invite the seeker Of enjoyment recreation
and amusement
The picnic facilities are uneuualeh and The fact
that intoxieants and undesirable characters are kept
from the resort, makes il particularly attractive for
family outings. Relying On the regular features 10
special offerings viii be made Labor Day The full
section Of the famous United States Marine Band
viii be on hand for the concert and dancing in the
eTering. and the various amusement booths and
places viii be in operation. These include bowl
ing alleys, shooting galleries. swings mOiOnIicture
house, &c
Admission to Chevy Chase Lake. enabling one 10
hear the splendid music and giving entrance 70 the
spacious dancing pavilion is entirely FREE
With the coming Of cooler weather
there has been decided increase in attendance At
the jamestown Exposition the figures couapa-tna
with those n any previous American worlds fair
Special celebrations viii mark Labor Day and m
doubtedly September 9 VIII be one of the greatest
dates In the history Of The fair Washington prom
Ses 70 be vel represented at jamestown on that
date. many already having secured accommodations
FOR the trip on the superb dag and night boats Of
TIE Norfolk aud Washington Steamboat COMPANY
Two saiiings ere made daily via these steamers
namely. at IN the morning and at 30 in the even
ing both steamers landing passengers directly at the
exposition pier. This obYiates much trouble AZ
otherwise passengers would hare to return frol Nor
folk to the FAIR grounds by trolley or By fsrry rom
across Hampton Roads, If landing were made Al Old
Po.at Comfort Spacious puhlie cabins excellent
dininsr,7m service and aomfortable stateroons ssS
70 the pleasure Of visiting the expoztIou via thee
steamers City oiees are located at Seventh street
wharf and at 7o5 Fourteenth street