Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
EXCURSIONS.

Evening trips down the breezy Potomac
aboard the luxurious Jamestown consti-
tute popular means of avoiding the OPP
pressive heat of the city after nightfall.
So spacious is this magnificent steamer
that it is as If one were aboard a private
yacht, even when her passengers run into
the hundreds. as is the case almost every
trip. A splendid orchestra discourses
music throughout the entire trip, provid-
ing. entertainment for those whose only
desire is to sit in comfort about the
decks. as we'll as for those who seek the
dancing deck. one of the features of the
boat. Located in a favorable position
aboard is the palm garden, or cafe, where
both substantials and delicacies are
served at popular prices. Leaving at Z
every evening. the jamestown lands her
passengers at foot of eth street again at
about II.
Ecipsing the many other amusements
in temporary popularity. the star at
traction out at Chevy Chase Lake this
season appears to be the new pony track.
situated on the level stretch of the hill
above the band stand. Brilliantly illu-
minated. the two rings. one within the
other. are nightly the objective point of
hundreds. the risky ponies and the allur-
ing burro teams being patronized through
out the evening. The rings are well fenced,
while there are numerous attendants to
drive for those who are timid about
handling the animals themselves. Pro-
grams are arranged anew for the nightly
Marine Band concerts, extra numbers
usually being added for Sunday evenings.
when there is no dancing On other
nights the Marine Bandsmen conclude the
musical program at about in order to
be on hand at the big pavilion, which
mainta aims its accustomed favor with
patrons.
When one has but few days at time
in which to take vacation. the problem
becomes serious task to solve with any
satisfaction at all The Norfolk and
Washington weekend outings to Old
Point Comfort were planned with special
reference for those whose business and
other duties preclude extended vacation
trips. Giving two nights on the water
and a stay of from one to three days at
the Chamberlin, these trips are proving
source of much pleasure to Washington's
Stay-at-homes. One price covers all ex-
penses. boat and hotel, varying. of course
with the time one spends at the Chamber
lin. Tickets are on sale every Friday and
Saturday at the uptown Office, 7O5 18th
street Friday tickets are good TO return
to Monday or Tuesday. Saturday tickets
to Tuesday or Wednesday,
Saturday to- Monday tickets for the
round trip only are on sale at both OfnceS
every Saturday.
City life is made endurable during the
summer months by the opportunities Of
fered to spend an evening on the water
Of all the trips down the Potomac the
one to River View holds forth the great
est possibilities for real enjoyment and
recreation. The steamer Queen Anne
makes three trips daily and Sunday. The
ride on the water is delightfully."- refresh
ing and the attractions presented at the
resort are diversified enough to provide
abundant amusement for grown folks as
we'll as young folks. Under the new
management everything is done to pro-
mote the comfort and enjoyment of ex-
cursionistS.
Nothing else adds SO much to the en-
joyment of a days outing as the oppor-
tunity to indulge in salt water bathing.
At Colonial Beach the facilities for salt
water bathing are especially good. Then.
too the fishing and grabbing are always
good. The fast steamer ST. Johns leaves
every morning in the week. except Mon
day and Saturday. at $40 O'Clock and ar
rives home at about 1870 pm. This is
popular all-day trip with thousands OF
Washingtonians who seek recreation and
sport On the water. The Saturday even
ing weekend trips to Colonial Beach are
especially attractive.
"Off for Chesapeake Beach, is the cry
these uays-O1i for the place where one
can enjoy refreshing and lnvlgoratlng
dip in the ocean, go graphing on tne lonS
pier dance and find a score of amuse-
ments Every day the resort seems to be-
come more popular, every day more peo-
pie realize the enjoyment and recreation
that can be secured there.
There is no more delightful way to
srend day or two days or longer than by
trip to the beach on Chesapeake bay.
There. are comfortable hotels there, and
the entire atmosphere of the place is
classed as that of refund amusement re-
sort The ride in the comfortable trains
of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Com
pany is really one of the delightful Incl
dents of the trip. From the District line
station the trains are express right
through a green countryside. and the
aroma of new-mown hay is waited into
the cars as they speed on to the Beach.