The Washington times., 1915-09-06
Despite Leaden Skies Thou:
sands Of Washlngtonians Go
to Resorts for Outing.
MOTOR RACES At BENNING
Thrones Present Tor Central
Labor Unions Gathering at
Chesapeake Beach.

Clouds and impending showers did not
dampen the ardor Of Washins'oh
celebration Of Labor Day.
Though there was no general celeorA-
ton, all washington assumed hohoaS
aspect. and early in the morning
crowds Of excursionists began leaving
for Glen Echo. Marshall Hall. Chesa-
peake Beach. and other resorts.
3 Most of the celebrations were OF q
community nature Sporting events were
numerous. and ranged from baseball
rames and golf matches on every
course. to the automobile races at Ben
ming track this afternoon.
Because Of the sand track there It
ua. thought the rain would not impair
the speed of these races. to which thou-
s.nds we're expected to wend their way
A principal event Of the day va;
the annual outing Of the Central
Labor Union at Chesapeake Beach.
Prizes had been provided for the WIN
GLIDING races for. boyA men ana
women, and various freak events.
such as a fat mems sprint and candle
races for ladies.
Those on Committee.
Dancing had been arrnnged for the
afternoon and evening. The commit
tee on arrangements for the outing
comprised N. A. James. chairman;
H. F. Oehler. Daniel Hassett. Charles
Collan, w. w. Keeler. J. p Toone,
Henry Holder. Joseph Clark. A. j..
Ginnelley, William Whyte. and
Charles Wright.
Business was largely suspended. most
of the stores being closed for at least
half day. With GSverament svera ent San;s 5alces
town streets were quiet. except Tor
those in search Of amusement. !.
Many Of the resorts and amusement
PARKS closed with today Glen Echo.
day, September II. At Glen Echo spe.
cial attractions were provided for to-
day, including musical programs Cor
afternoon and evening. The Charles
to Marshall Hall. and the nrst trip. ct
10 o'clock. saw hundreds depart for that
resort.
Powerful racing cars were scheduled
for the races at Benning this afternoon:
church a tournament was held at oxon
Hill, Md. This evening the annual
church ball is to be held. and dancing
prizes will be awarded. Jitneys began
running between Congress Heights and
the tournament groupds this morning
and they will continue all day.
Hundreds of members Of Christian
Endeavor Societies attended the annual
picnic held by the Falls Church. Va.
branch Of the society. Special cars were
to convey Washington Endeavorers to
the grounds at Crossman Grove
Holidays Mail.
Mail service today at the city post
office was on the usual holiday
schedule. The money order section
and the postal savings depository was
open from 10 to II o'clock a. m. The
registry section was to be open all
day. The only delivery made by car
1iers was that starting at 1880 o'clock
Postal stations open were A. G. @.
Brook land and Takoma Park. to II
a. m. and the last named between
and "a m p an and Steh,Sn che%y T chase s bTaneR u
from 7 a. m. to p. m. Usual holiday
COLLECTIONS viii be made.
The Public Library was open as usual.
avea until , o'clock. and it will be
open until 10.
Golfers were out in full force at
Chevy Chase. Columbia. Kirkside. Ban
\ Club. At Chevy Chase there was to
be eighteen holes medal play. thirty
six holes composite. and thirty-six holes
against par all day. At Columbia
Country Club the program was eighteen
holes handicap, against, par. all lay.
At Bannockburn there was medal play.
and at the Washington Country Club
there was a miniature tourney. sweep
stakes. handicap. and women's ap-
preaching and putting contest.
At the Columbia Club there was to
be play all day in the Invitation
Journeys. mems singles and doubles.
and women's singles.
This morning Holy Name was 60
play ST. Andrews baseball team, Of
Baltimore. at American League Park.
At Rockville there was trottinE and
running on the fair ground tracks.