From the Richmond Dispatch, 8/14/1885, p. 1, c. 7

Pleasant Trips.

The steamer Gem’s Excursions to Drewry’s Bluff Pic-Nic Grounds are very pleasant, cheap, and convenient. On every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday she makes four round trips, leaving Twenty-second and Dock streets at 8 A.M., 11 A.M., 2 P.M., and 5 P.M.; on every Wednesday at 5 P.M. Drewry’s Bluff is now open as an excursion resort and pic-nic grounds, with beautiful scenery, dancing-pavilion, rustic seats, swings, quoits, &c., &c. Music and refreshments on steamer. No intoxicating liquors allowed. Fare only 25 cents for round trip.

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