The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-07
Down THE RIVER.



I Manager Hsrringtou's theatrical attrsc.
lions at Rocky Point this season are meet
ing with constantly increasing patronage
The vaudeville show in the Forest Casino
introduces some OF the best speciality tai
ent, and the original Georgia Ministries
give clever and diverting entertainment
IN the new Bijou which Is just the thing
10 stimulate digestion after having lin
gefed long at one OF those hearty snd
palatable shore dinners. Those who
couldn't afford TO visit the Chicago
Exposition, can take ride
% on the Ferris Wheel which is a novelty in
aerial iocomotion, and those haunted
swings catch the fancy of the young feI-
lows and their gay partners. The Russian
.oooggan and the big bypororium are po-
tent attractions for the children. Loven-
Dergs solo orchestra gives q
series sea OF concerts including all
anS sns pa;,p popular songs of the day,
uahcers merrily engaged In the waltz and
quadrille. The groves afford delightful
sheiter 70 picnic parties, and the bathing
lacillties are unsurpassed. These are
only a few OF The many feat
ures which diversity the Point. and
in the list OF engagements some OF the
largest societies in the State heve arranged
TO celebrate their annual feld-days with
Manager Harrington.
The Steamer Mount Hope.
Steamer Mount Hope will continue her
popular excursions TO Block Island next
week on Tuesday and Saturday, leaving
the Fall River Steamboat Company's
wharf at a. m, and leaving the
Island at p. m. From the time
.hat this iavorite vessel was put into com
mission. she has made regular and special
trips without mishap and as per schedule,
record which has testified to the admir-
able management and the sea- wort Illness
OF the popular craft.
How to Reach the Shore Resorts.
The Continental Steamboat Companv ia
providing superior facilities for down the
river excursionists this season. 1t has a
half hourly schedule to the nearer shore
resorts during the day and even
ing, hourly departures to and
from Rocky Point and three trips
daily to Newport and intermed late sta |
tions. The fleet of steamers is in first |
class c"ndition and In charge Of expert |
enced and competent masters and gentle |
manly and attentive pursers. The trips |
are SO arranged as to accommodate those
VINO are desirous of patronizing the
Park and Rocky Point, to enjoy the shore
dinners and return to the city at their
convenience. Special arrangements can
De made for private excurson parties and
ne rates OF fare are so reasonable that
'hose oi Inouerate means can enjoy an
outing and the corresponding benefits
winch escape from the heat and confine-
ment OF the city bestow.
At Silver Spring.
Under the experienced and capa BILE man.
agement of Charlie Maxfiold. Silver Spring
quality and general excellence. the
iinners are unsurpassed. Mr.. Maxfield
las made number of improvements
which add TO the sttractiveness of the
esort and the several departments are in
'harge OF superintendents who are we'll
Inown to the public as faithful and eff-
lent servants.
Fields Point.
The season at Fields Point has more
han met the anticipations of Colonel At
yell, and II Is only necessary to say that
ne standard OF excellence which the din
ers have invariably maintained is strict ,
adhered to, and the neatness, good
rder and prompt and gentlemanly SER !
ice which are distinctive features of the
esort have established its perennial pop I
larity.
To Seaconnet Point.
The Seaconnet Steamboat Company has .
ranged Its summer schedule for daily
Ups to and from Seaconnet Point, than
hich there Is no more charming spot n
ong the seashore. Steamers Awashonks
Id Queen City are trim and substantial q
arts and they are equipped with nom
iplosive water tube boilers and other a
Iually precautionary appliances. The p
SIDE SAL affords view Of some of the
ost beautiful scenery and the outside II
'perience u seldom discomfiting.