The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-26
Out O'Doors

HESAPEAKE BEACH
Chesapeake Beach is. thriving
on the hot summer days. Hot
weather is the beach's meat.
While city dwellers are swelter.
ing and swearing, excursionists
and vacationists at the bayside
resort are enjoying the sea
breezes and thinking of wraps
rather than of ice.
All Of the amusements at the
beach are built over the water,
where the breezes constantly
blow. The. brand-new dancing
pavilion. as. smooth as glass and
accommodating more than 400
couples at a. time without crowd
ing, is open on three sides to adj
init the zephyrs. The cool waters
of the bay are refreshing, and
those who like a dip in the salty
surf win find an ideal beach
sandy and graduated with no
step-offs. The shady picnic
grounds are delightfully."- cool and
restful.
COLONIAL BEACH-Fsor those
who love the water, the Steamer
st. Johns and Colonial Beach offer
for real enjoyment these hot days.
Located on the Potomac seventy
miles from Washington, Colonial
Beach presents many seashore at
fractions. A popular feature Of
every trip to Colonial Beach Is
free dancing on board the St.
Johns to music by Meyer. Davis
Orchestra. At Colonial Beach will
be found saltwater bathing. fish
ing. grabbing. dancing in the open
air pavilion built out over the
water, and many other attrac-
tions.
The st. Johns makes four trips
weekly to Colonial Beach, leaving
Seventh street wharf Tuesdays,
Thursday and Sundays at a. M,
and Saturdays at 2:30 p. m. On
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days at 7:15 p. M, the st. Johns
with free dancing, returning to
the city about II p. m.
GLEN ECHo-The important
question of where to go these
torrid days is solved for many by
a trip to Glen Echo. Located in
beautiful wooded spot in Mary
land and reached by a delightful
electric car ride along the Potomac
or by motor through Conduit
road, Glen Echo Park, with its
score of diversified amusement
features and free admission pro-
vides fun for all. The large and
shady groves are provided with
rustic tables and benches and
sparkling spring water for the
family picnics, or delicious meals
can be had at the restaurant ut
city prices.
On week nights a most popular
attraction is dancing in the large
and beautiful ballroom located on
top of a hill where natures
breezes and numerous electric
fans contribute to the enjoyment
of the dancers who sway to the
jazz tunes Of Andy's Rythmoni-
GERS,
CHEVY CHASE LAKE+F4igh-
power jazz by two Meyer Davis
bands continues to be an attrac-
ton Turing throngs to Chevy
Chase Lake. Other attractions
are charming scenery which
frames the lake and the unfalling
breezes.
A record business has been
done at the Lake this year. Both
upper and lower dance pavilfonS
are crowded nightly with young
folks stepping out" to the latest
dance melodies, while the bowling
alleys, restaurant and refreshnpent
stands are getting their share Of
patronage. Many seek relaxation
from business cares in the com
Portable rustic benches which over
look the electrically illuminated
lake, within easy hearing Of the
dance music.
LIE PARADIS--Delig dance
music furnished by the Monroe
Goodman Four Hundred Club
Band and the clever specialties OF
Miss Mildred La Cue are attract
ing crowds to the LeParadis roof
garden. Miss La Cue will close
her engagement Wednesday with
several specially arranged dances.
1T is probable that the band will
remain until the lie Paradis band
returns from its tour in Keith
vaudeville where it is seeing
success.
The cuisine Of LIE Paradis is
noted for its excellence and since
its opening lie Paradis has been
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