From the Richmond Dispatch, 9/5/1885, p. 2, c. 6

STEAMER GEM’S EXCURSIONS TO DREWRY’S BLUFF, PIC-NIC GROUNDS,
LEVE EVERY
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, and MONDAY,
at 8 A.M., 11 A.M., 2 P.M., and 5 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, at 5 P.M.

Drewry’s Bluff is now open (exclusively for this steamer) as an excursion resort and pic-nic grounds, with beautiful scenery, music and dancing, rustic seats, swings, quoits, &c., &c., and excursionists can stop off there and take the Gem’s last trip back to Richmond.

From Twenty-second and Dock streets, Leave cars at Twenty-second and Main streets. Music and refreshments. Emerson Upright Grand Piano.

Fare to Drewry’s Bluff: Round trip, 25c. No charge for children under five years. No improper persons allowed aboard. Just the trip for invalids and children.

The GEM also makes a trip to CLAREMONT and intermediate landings Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 A. M., returning on Wednesdays and Fridays. Freight received Mondays and Wednesdays.

The GEM can be chartered at low rates. Capacity 500 persons. Apply early to
                                                                                                                                              R. V. OWEN, Agent,
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