The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-28
HANDSOME FIREWORKS.
Pains Spectacular Production at
Rocky Point is All Right.

PAINS pyrotechnical spectacular produc-
tion, entitled "The War of Japan and
China" is all right.
Rocky Point was q blaze of light and
dazzling display last evening when the
big show was opened at that famous re-
sort. PAINS name Is a guarantee
of persons who went 10 the Point last
evening felt sure that they would see an
exhibition that would be up TO what the
advance announcements declared ii
would pe. AS matter of fact, the ex-
hibition was superior TO the anticipntions
of those who went to see 1t in the face OF
threatening weather.
The setting up OF the paraphernalia OF
the show is of itself st upendous under
taking and it was nearly 8 O'Clock when
everything was In shape for the spectacle
last evening.
1t is a big show in several ways. The
scenic effecs is peculiarly agreeable, show
ing tue the harbor tines, FORTH cations
and outposts of Wei-Hai-Wei, with
mountains and forests In the distance.
The waters of the bay are tiled with war
vessels and Notifications and the build
ings in the foreground are OF fantastic
Chinese design that add effective pictur-
esqueness TO the whole design. 1t is a
beautiful picture under the glare of
powerful calcium lights, ten electric
lamps amt beacons OF burning red fire.
Besides all this there are about hum
dred performers employed in this spec
tacle including Chinese aud Japanese
soldiers, who engage in a fierce sham
battle, in front of the panoramic picture.
The battle scene Is made impressive and
realistic by the sharp crack OF rifles in
the hands OF skilled men, the boom OF
artillery ano the roar of explosions
fications. The effect is heightened by
fireworks In harmony with the sub
ject OF the performance.
The military display alone is worth a
visit to Rocky Point. Previous to the
warlike demonstration there is pag-
cant of peace, in which Uncle Sans sail
ors from the white squadron play part.
There is festival in honor Of Chinese
royal presence, in which nearly 100 per-
sons are employed. A novel feature
is the "March Of Sequence" from
the midget to the giant 20 feet tall.
This seems 10 be.a difficult feat aud Will
prove popular before the week closes.
Besides this there are remarkable ath-
letic exhibitions, head balancing and
tum bling, some OF the features never being
excelled herea bouts. Thore is trapeze
act BY young woman who would be a
star in the finest circus troupe. Indeed,
the specialties are as difficult and as skill
ful as those given by the best OF circus
performers. There is also clever gro-
tesque dancing and acrobatics ty three
star performers and japanese dancing by
pretty women in pretty costum es.
Throughout the whole exhibition fine
band plays Characteristic and popular
music in keeping with the mimIcked
scenes.
The fireworks display is handsome and
generous, and includes number OF beau
tiful set pieces.
PAINS pyrotechnical show is all right.
Ii will be given every Afternoon and even
ing until further notice Ample accom-
mOdstions will be given for going to and
returning from the Point, and no one
need fear any Inconvenience. japanese
day fireworks viii be used at afternoon
performances.