150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE’S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 6 MOONLIGHT ADVENTURE DRAWS BOLD CELEBRANTS THE EXCURSION – The moonlight excursion that comes off this Saturday evening under the auspices of the Dalles Brass Band is going to be the grandest affair that ever came off on this side of the mountains. Already over one hundred and fifty tickets have sold and it is expected that at least fifty more will be disposed of before evening. The gentlemen of the Band have made every arrangement possible for the enjoyment for all those who are going. The large and beautiful steamboat, the DAISY AINSWORTH, has been chartered for the occasion, and will be in command of Captain McNulty, who is well known as the ablest and safest pilot on the river. The boat will be brilliantly illuminated for the occasion. The refreshments will consist of soda water, ice cream and cake, all furnished “free gratis and all for nothing.” No liquors will be sold or allowed to be brought on board the boat. The members of the Band hold themselves responsible for the good behavior of all those who accompany the party – and will do all within their power to make it pleasant and agreeable to all. The good people of Hood River have kindly agreed to meet the excursion party on the bank of the river, where, we are told, they will have prepared a feast of fruit and other good things to treat our people with. It is expected that on the arrival of the boat at Hood River, the entire party will go on shore and after a few remarks from various persons, not yet designated, the refreshments will be served. After spending an hour or more with the Hood River citizens, the party will start for home, where they may expect to arrive at about twelve o’clock. Persons who live along the river wishing to join the party, by making a signal at any suitable landing, will be taken on board. The time of leaving The Dalles has been changed to 7 ½ o’clock, the first whistle will sound at 7 o’clock. As this is the first steamboat excursion ever gotten up for the benefit of the citizens of The Dalles, we hope it will be a success and a treat to all who participate. August 21, 1873. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program