The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
EXCURSIONS.

Bringing July Fourth on Saturday was
kindly act of the c5lendar man. for it viii
enable many whose duties would otherwise prevent
70 make more extended outing II the holiday.
utilizing the ensuing Sabbath foT recreation. Many
WaShnr-oniaus viii probably enjoy the day at Old
Point Comfort. the weekend trips a the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company presenting the
incentive Those leaving Friday evening viii have
all OF the Fourth" and Sunday az the resort; {;
those leaving this city Saturday evening all d
Sunday and Monday. 4 desired, az the same place.
SDecial rate r0Uudtrip tickets lnclude not only al
steamer cyueusrs but Two days accommodations az
the Chamberliu. As usual. the Saturday 90 Mon
day reduced rate round-trip tickets 20 Old Point
and Norfolk viii be obtainablc this week. They
are sold az seventh street wharf and at 705 Four
teenth street. Colombo Building.
Independence Day outings can be spent
al TO more delightful place than Chevy Chase Lake
Those planning all-day p:cnics should consider
cisions Accessibility. beaut- Of surrounding pic
mic facilities. the absence Of undesirable auIuSe-
ments and the restriction Of intOXiCuts are among
the many reasons why Chevy Chase Lake is the
best place FOR family parties seeking rest and recrca-
ticn On holidays No restrictions as 90 the use of
fireworks are made, and young America thor
oughly enjoy itself splendid concert by the
Marine bandsmcn viii be given in The evening,
with dancing in the great pavilion afterword.
Colonial Beach. the Atlantic City be-
longing particularly 70 the people Of Washington
and IT'S vicinity. win bc visited by a large throng
who viii desire 20 spend the Fourth of July holi-
days at the pretty summer resort. Since the close
Of the last season many improvements have been
made az The Beach. and a number Of residents of
this city have built new summer homes there. For
the convenience Of those who wish 90 visit the re-
sort the big and fast steamer ST. Johns viii leave
here Friday afternoon AZ 5,lj. and again Saturday
and Sunday mornings az s:l5. On the return trip
the steamer win leave the Beach az p. u. SatJr-
day and sunday and viii arrive home about 10 80
p. m This schedule afcrds an opportunity 90 spend
for;ye,eht hours whore the salt breezes blow, and
where the fresh pcmeatcs the lungs and
makes the city man feel like new person. Bath
ing. boating. Grabbing. and fishing the aquatic
amusemen,s offered the visitor 20 Colonial Beach
and the boardwalk amusemCnts viii also he ready
% give Pleasure. Tho front and perch fishing is
reported 20 be particularly good just now. The
daily trips 20 the Beach begin with the Fourth q
July outing. Stops are made at Alexandra on all
trips. Colonial Beach Hotel operated b. the
Washington and Potomac Steamboat Company, is
now open.
Large thronEs OF eXcursionists are GO
ing 20 River View daily. 81. Peters Catholic
Church having taken about 2e00 persons 20 the
resort yesterday. The steamer Queen Anne is max
ing regular trips 10 the resort. leaving here az %
a. m. 2lj and 645 p. m. and making frequent
trips homcWan1 Music and dancing are features
Of these weekday trips and plenty 20 amuse the
visitor can Oe found River View az an times
The new management Of this resort is preparing 10
entertain large throng at the resort July L. sat
urday ncXL