Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05
EXCURSIONS.

Hundreds of Washingtonians will doubt
less take advantage of the seasons final
special excursion to Old Point Comfort
this evening.
The combination tickets offered by the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany make 1t possible to enjoy this ex-
cellent outing at a very moderate ex-
penditure.
The Chamberlin Hotel which furnishes
accommodations for the excursionists,
has a worldwide reputation for the su-
perior excellence of it's cuisine and ap-
pointments. Its attractions are further
more enhanced by the beauty and his
toric interest of it's surroundings.
This trip gives the excursionist ample
time to enjoy the pleasures Of Old Point
Comfort and nearby resorts. as well as
two nights aboard the company's splen-
did steamers on the Potomac and Chesa-
peake bay.
For those DESTROYS of spending Labor
day out Of town the company has arr
and Old Point, leaving this evening at
$50 pm. and returning Tuesday morn
ing. Round-trip tickets are offered at
an exceptionally attractive rate.
Tickets and staterOOm reservations can
be secured at uptown ticket office only,
7O5 18th street northwest.
1t would seem as if the pleasure-l loving
element of the National capital never
tires of the attractions of beautiful
Chevy Chase Lake, large crowds still at
tending despite the GOODNESS of the even
ings
The concerts furnished by large sec
ton of the United States Marine Band
continue to attract thousands of music
lovers. The various numbers, both classic
and popular, are invariably rendered in
fine style by this noted musical organiza-
ton.
The concerts occupy the early hours of
the evening, ending about pm, after
the hundreds of dancers who have been
impatiently awaiting their turn" in the
evenings round of pleasure.
The illuminated pony track. a recently
added attraction, has developed into one
of the most popular forms of amusement
offered at the lake, both old and young
deriving much pleasure from riding on
the ponies and taking turn in the burro
carts.
Labor day will be celebrated in no spe-
cial way at Chevy Chase Lake, but the
many attractions of the resort will un-
doubleday make the place the rendezvous
of hundreds throughout the day. Such
occasions always find the picnickers out
in force at Chevy Chase Lake, the album
dance of amusements, natural attractions
and facilities provided for such pleasure
seekers combining to attract those who
are partial to such outings. There will
be the usual 1llum1natlOnS. and. as is true
at all times. there will be no lack of ac-
commodations via the electric cars.
The regular daily trips of the steamer
ST. Johns to Colonial Beach, the Attain
tic City of Washington, will end with the
special trip she will make on Labor day.
and those who wish to enjoy a pleasant
outing can take advantage of the holiday
Monday next to spend two days at the
beach and return home in time to resume
work Tuesday without any loss of time
from business. They can leave here this
afternoon at o'clock or Sunday morn
ing at S:45 o'clock and returning leave
the beach Monday evening. The closing
days of the season at Colonial Beach
will be one round of pleasure. Numerous
social events have been arranged by the
cottagers to mark the end Of the season.
The fishing has never been better. the
salt water is warm and invites the visitor
to take a dip. and big green crabs are
being caught in large numbers by those
who enjoy the sport. The st. Johns will
make her regular trips this afternoon at
O'Clock and tomorrow morning at S:45
O'Clock. special trip will also be made
Labor day, Monday next, the steamer
leaving here at S:45 am. On the return
trip the ST. Johns will leave the beach at
6 p.m. Sunday and Monday evenings. and
will arrive here about 1875 pm. Stops
are made at Alexandria on all trips.