The Washington herald., 1908-06-24
EXCURSIONS.

The first OF the seasons regular mid.
week Wednesday trips TO River View will be mad.
by the handsome and speedy steamer Queen Anne to,
morrow. and those hunting for an opportunity tc
spend day away from the scurching city should
visit River View and enjoy the cool shade Of the bid
/ trees there These midweek "Wednesday trips are IN
/ der thS personal management % the new managers
Of the Washington and Potomac Steamboat COMPANY
and no pains viii be spared to make all who 20 tc
the View tomorrow have a good time Music and
dancing in the big cool pavilion on the high hank
overlooking the river viii be feature Of the days
pleasure This pavilion is 50 located that no mat
ter from what direction the breeze comes IL blows
about the dancers. and makes dancing the pleasure
1t should be. these hot DAYS The chute
the little river. moving picture theateT The Tom
Thumb railway and all the many other attractions
OF the resort will be ready 10 give pleasure to-day
The steamer Queen Anne viii leave her wharf here
at 10 a. m. 2:l5 and Gas p m.
This is the season Of the year when a
cool ride on the Potomac and a chance 10 take a
fine saltwater bath at the end Of the ride are
particularly attractive TO those who have been cooped
up in the hot city. II is Just this kind Of trip that
the big AID speedy steamer st, Johns Is now max
ing to Colonial Beach the resort down the river
which has earned the soubriquet Of the Atlantic
City Of Washington. The st. Johns will leave her
wharf here at 5;45 O'Clock Saturday evening and
again az sa5 o'clock Sunday morning Those who
wish viii find the Colonial Beach Hotel open and
ready for the reception Of visitors The trip Satur.
day offers a long cool ride on the river and an
opportunity for a stay Of twenty-four hours where
the salt laden air blows On the return trip the
steamer viii leave the Beach at p m Sunday AMI
will reach home shortly after 10 D. m Stops vii
be made az Alexandria going and returning A 10
carte meals will be served in the big dining-rcou.
on the steamer at all times going and returning
Weekend stays at the Chamberln Ho-
tel. Old Point Comfort, passage via the handsoue Q
Norfolk and Washington boats. among the most
alluring and economical outings ever presented by
the management Of this company To those whose
affairs and means prescribe more protracted yaca-
tons these excursions make special appeal Low
rate tickets, covering all steamer expenses berth
&c. and accommodations for one OF two days at the
Chamberlin. sale every week. Friday and
Saturday. Leaving Friday evening at $50 O'Clock.
has two delightful days at Old Point returning
10 town Monday morning in ample time fer Snsi-
ness. The Saturday to Monday ticket allows one
day at the Chnmberlin the Saturday-to- Tuesday
price. two days there. In the opinion Of many who
have already made these trips the two nights sail
on the water alone cUmpenSates for the cost 70
make no mention Of the Chfmberlin stay. Reduced
rate Saturday Monday rVInd-trip tickets 10 Old
Point and Norfolk sale as usual this sum
mer There two ticket offices one al Seventh
street wharf. the other at 7O5 Fourteenth street
Not the least enjoyable portion Of a
trip TO Chevy Chase Lake is the ride ever the cool
countryside the speeding electrics the refreshing
breeses bringing comfort and pleasure to those who
have sweltered from the heat Of the city all day.
Cars are -rln with such frequency and regularity
that there Is never any inconvenience or discomfort
in reaching the lake returning from H. Once At
the resort, one may follow bis own incnations as
to amusements. for they numerous. Dancing IN
the great pavilion attracts many while the splendid
MGrine Band concerts provide treats for the mn
scally inclined Motion pictures. swings, bowling
and shooting command good deal Of attention
every evening The unique illuminations make Chevy
Chase Lake one Of the most attractive Of the citys
suburban resorts.