The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-28
DOWN The RIVER

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This In the harvest time Of the shore 70.
sort managers. 1t is the dog Day Perloo
when city folks and inland innanitents
are want to dress In neEiigee napnimen.s
a sayory clam dinner and something In the
way Of novelty and variety In the form 81
outdoor entertainment and recreation.
At Fields Point.
Colonel Atwell is well satisfied with the
seasons business thus far, and
the steady patronage is convincing
evidence of the maintenance OF
the high standard OF excellence
OF the serIes of dinners from u:50 70
o'clock. The addition OF green corn ma
s~easonable vegetables and fruits contri-
butes to the feast and the supply IL invar-
iably equal to the heaviest demand.
At Silver Spying.
Charlie Maxfeld Is developing the old
time popularity of Silver Spring, which 1t
enjoyed under the conduct of King Hiram
of Warren. This Is largely due to his per-
sonal supervision OF the culinary depart
ment and the prompt and satisfactory SER
vice in the dining pavilion. ne mas : conps
and a variety Of improvements rave been
added by which the comfort, convenience
and entertainment OF his guests have been
greatly promoted.
Smiths Palace Hotel.
Smiths Palace Hotel escaped the bsp-
tism of fire which visited hat section
last week, and Manager Cranston 10
the service OF his u~nrivalled
shore dinners and provide entertain
ment for his guests. For tomorrow ne
has engaged the Valley Falls Cornet Band
to give concerts during the day and even
ing on the broad and airy balcony,
which IL one Of the most attractive lea
lures of the resort.
Crescent Park.
The engagement of the Imperial Japa-
nese Troupe at Crescent Park Is drawing
to a close, and the opportunities TO Wit
ness one Of the most unique and sensation
al exhibitions Of iugglery and obat
dexterity are necessarily limited. The stage
| dressing is rich and dazzling In It's
| Oriental magnifcence, and the wardrobes
are marvellous specimens OF native decora-
| tive art. The h~ippodrome races TEEN
with exciting situations. the hur-
| die and chariot competitions creating
intense enthusiasm. The TRAINER OF the
Eastern League championship games on
| Sunday from Rocky Point is another pop
ular enterprise, the superiority OF the
grounds and the admirable accommoda-
tions for the public convinced d frovi-
dence Association of the wisdom OF the
change. Providence will meet Troy to-
Boyden is on the alert for the
introduction of other attractions.
His next speciality Is Jim Kids Wild West
show and ~hippodrome with . troupe OF
Shoshone Indians. The opening perform
ance will be given Monday. He offers TO
produce a man who WI break ana riue
any horses or four footed beast In the AMI
NAL kingdom, the trial to be made
on any day except Sunday. He expects
the biggest crowd of the season tomor
row, and to swell the multitude q big ex-
cursion party of railroad men from Wor-
cester will be present. There VIII De an
abundance OF music, shore dinners hourly
after IL O'Clock and an endless variety OF
amusement and entertainment during
the day and evening.
Rocky Point.
Rocky Point is booming. The Ferris
wheel and the beautiful swing are in &C
tive operation and those in pursuit o.
novelty and sensation can satisfy
their aspirations by p~atronixint
these ingenious devices. Manager
Harrington has made an entire change o
program in the Forest Casino and en-
gagged ten new speciality artists. Hedly'
National Band and L~ovcnberg's Orchestra
provide music for the promenade and tn
performances, and Fairman's Orchestr'
supplies lively accompaniment "
the dancers. The Russian to
boggan and the gigantic merry-go
round are prime attractions to the luve
nile element. The shore dinners leav
nothing to be desired In quality and ser
vice. During the coming week severa
big excursion parties are booked, AM
there is promise of a rush of business
during the month Of August.
At SeacOnnet.
steamer Awashonks will make an excur
sion to Seaconnet via Brenton's Reef to
morrow, leaving Providence at 10 O'Clock
and returning by the Seaconnet River q
3 p. IN.
Continental Steamboats,.
The Continental Company will give tw
excursions tomorrow, one at 10 O'Clock, al
express trip to Newport, returning a
11:45 by express, and the othe
at 2:1O ID. m. round Brentop's Rec
lightship, returning by express at 5:2
d. m. The company will also run houri
! trips to Rocky Point n half honrl
, service to the nearer resorts with add
! tional trips should occasion demand.
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