The Washington herald., 1911-06-30
GRAND GALA DAY
FOR RAILWAY MEN
IN ANNUAL EVENT
Thousands Of People Attend
Resort Outing.

LllSut, dilu JOlIy ono dt tLldt-
went to Chesapeake Beach yester-
day on the annual outing of the
Employees Relief Association of
the Washington Railway and Elec-
tric Company.
RAILWAY KEPT BUSY.
Somebody has said that 1900 persons
were IN the crowd-enough to keep the
Chesapeake Beach Railway busy all day
running trains to and from the popular
resort Everybody was full of happiness
up to the brim. In fact, the outing was,
perhaps. the most successful In the his
] tory Of the association.
In addition to the pleasures OF the re-
sort there were all sorts of amusement
features provided by the committees OF
the association. Much credit is due WILL
lam N. De Neale, chairman Of the pro-
gramme committee. All kinds OF races
were provided, and the man. woman. or
ing in appreciation.
Began in the Morning.
Beginning in the morning, there was a
shooting contest for prizes that attracted
some of the best clay-pigeon shots of the
District. At o'clock the other athletic
sports were run OF. These included prac-
tically every branch OF field and track
sports. No accidents marred the days
pleasures.
A considerable number of excursionists
enjoyed the fishing and grabbing.
Members OF the relief association are
grateful for the large patronage. When
the committee headquarters on the
boardwalk closed last night some Of the
victors had not called for their prizes,
which can be had after to-day at the
East Capitol street car barn. Announce
ment will be made of the winners of the
$500 worth OF car tickets
The contests and prize winners:
Shooting Contest.
Clock, Phil Steubner; barrel of -four,
NJ. D. Hogan: parlor lamp. A. B. Stein;
revolver, Forrest W. McNeir; gents
shirt, ]. A Brown; vest, Miles Taylor;
straw hat, r. F. Leight; sack Of -four,
]. A. Brown; ham. Miles Taylor: cane,
NJ. D. Hogan; lap robe. c. s. Wilson;
palm, NJ. D. Hogan; razor, C. S. Wilson;
ham, NJ. Taylor; shaving lotion, W. r.
Baker; shoes, r. H. Leight; half ton of
coal, Preston c. King: clock. r. H.
Leight; half dozen rubber collars, P.
Brooks; box OF socks, NJ. D. Hogan; box
OF cigars, A. B. Stein. George A. Talbert,
Preston G. King, c. s. Wilson, Mr.. Mes
sinL n. A. Jackson, Phil Steubner, and
F. W. McNeir; scarf pin, Mr.. Messlhi;
knife. C. A. Tolbert; half dozen cans of
soup, A. B. Stein; pipe, q. A. Tolbert;
two neckties, J. W. Smith; fine umbrella,
R. F. Leight; rocker, C. s. Wilson; box
OF cigars, ]. T. Moffett.
Water Sports.
Boys under twelve years-Scarf pin,
Earl Trazzear; silk necktie, Henry Hiser;
pocketknife, William White; thermome-
ter, Oscar Hiser; box of soap, Harry
Smith, and bottle Of perfumery, James
Waters.
For girls under twelve years-Lady's
waist Mary Boyer; box toilet soap,
Louise Witt; three boxes writing paper,
Hilda Hooker; three boxes writing pa
per. Bessie Gibbs; box candy, Margaret
Witt, and box soap. Sarah Purvis.
For ladies-s5 toilet set, Josephine
xanter; gold bar pin. Helen Cahin;
bottle cologne. Louise witt: box of writ |
ms poPSIb 2hA L1ClCn Sdh&b
Martha Snyder, and two pounds OF |
coffee, Carrie Trazzear.
Girls from twelve to sixteen-Picture, |
Helen Cahill fern, Mary Boyer; bottle |
perfume, Louise Witt; bottle cologne, |
Sarah Purvis; three pounds Of coffee, An
ME Glib.
Boys from twelve to sixteen-stickpin,
Thomas Castor; ham, Louis Carse; scarf
pin and button, s. Ratio; silk tie, Lester
Isaac pocketknife. John Whitehill; base
bah bat. Harry Diver.
For men-watch fob. W. E. Hook; box
Of cigars, B. c. Kuehling; pair mems slip
pers, Ed. Royal; shirt, A. g. Thiel; box
of collars, Lamar York; necktie, c. NJ.
White.
Boat race-Two fine shirts, c. Beitzell
and ]. Bethel.
Foot Races.
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