From the Richmond Dispatch, 9/9/1885, p. 1, c. 8
Last Excursion Trips of Steamer Gem.
This steamer will make her last excursions to Drewry’s Bluff Pic-Nic Grounds THIS AFTERNOON (Wednesday) at 5 P.M., and NEXT SATURDAY, SUNDAY, and MONDAY at 8 and 11 A.M. and 2 and 5 P.M. Our people should not miss these chances, as they are POSITIVELY HER LAST EXCURSIONS THIS SEASON. Fare only 25 cents round trip.