The Washington times., 1932-07-30
Week End Tips

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Mago Vista is on the Magothy
River, a short drive beyond An
napoliS, on the Baltimore Pike.
There is a big sign and a few
minutes drive from there brings
you to Mago Vista.
A delightful surprise awaits all
who have not visited this resort.
Bathing facilities are excellent
a hard sandy bottom and a good
beach. For those who like diving,
there is a special pier, with div.
ing stands and boards any height
desired. The dance pavilion is
particularly attractive and has a
capacity Of 600 people. This is a
very popular place for dancing.
Many organizations hold their
annual picnics at Mago Vista,
making arrangements in advance
for the use of the big picnic pa
vilion and kitchen.
Herald Harbor due for another
big weekend. Added to the many
attractions of this popular resort
along comes the Tri-City Re-
gatta-the big boat race Of the
season. This regatta is attract
ing much attention along the At.
lantic Coast and boats of every
description will be on hand at
Herald Harbor Saturday and Sum-
day, July 80 and 81.
Almost everybody loves race
and the crowds this weekend will
not only see a big display of
boats, but get many thrill dur
ing the races.
There are good fishing grounds
just off Franklin Manor Beach
in the Chesapeake Bay. Bob
Birchett has motor boats fitted
out especially for fishing parties
and is prepared to go into any
section of the bay. Several big
strings of fish have been caught
there this week by Washington
people.
Visitors to Franklin Manor
Beach are pleasantly surprised at
the general attractiveness of the
place. There are many acres of
green, level fields, several attrac-
tive bungalows. a big picnic grove
and the wide water front of the
Chesapeake Bay. Anyone inter.
ested in beautifully located water
front property will do well to look
this place over.
Charlie Springer, who owned
Springer's Restaurant at Seventh
and F. Streets Northwest for II
years has charge of Franklin
Manor House. Parties from
Washington frequently go there
for picnics or a dinner dance.
Reservations are usually made
few days in advance.
Capt. j. @. Adams, who has so
successfully operated the Morgan
town-Colonial Beach and Poto-
mac Beach Ferries for many years,
has added two new boats to his
fleet each with a capacity of IS
cars.
Each Of the new boats are
equipped with two $50 horse
power engines and it is not nee
esSary to back out or turn around,
as one engine pulls and one
pushes. To make a return trip
the engines are simply reversed.
Anyone who had the slightest
fear in crossing the Potomac at
this point, on the smaller boats
can now dismiss any doubt from
their minds as to the safety of
these powerful boats. Total
length of the new boats is lis
feet, width Al feet. They are
run on time and according to
schedule.
Many of the Northern Neck
people find the Col
onial Beach Ferries a quick route
to Washington and Baltimore.
This ferry line also carries the
Baltimore Washington Norfolk
Peninsula Buses on regular sched-
uleS.
Mr.. H. H. Hoke, of Washing
ton, D. c., is now operating Point
Lookout Beach and all amuse-
mentS at this attractive resort.
There is dancing every Tuesday,
Thursday. Saturday and Sunday
evening, the music being supplied
by Belle Haven Country Club Or
chestra, featuring Newton Beale,
of WJSV. Boats are available for
fishing parties.
Mr.. Swami, of Swann's Hotel,
Piney Point, Md, reports many
fishing parties, all of them bring
ing in long strings of fish.
Arundel-on-the-Bay is a delight
full place for families and parties
to spend the day. Big oak trees
grow close to the water and tables
and benches are convenient. A
sea nettle net has been installed.
Refreshment, lunch and dinner
served in a screened in dining
pavailion overlooking the bay.