The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-29

nual excursion to New Englands
greatest shore resort. They will come
on special trains landing them at the
Crescent Park station on the Warren
and Bristol road. so that they will add
nothing TO the size of the crowds on
the steamboats, and rloctrics. Hun
dreds OF their friends in Providence
and Pawtucket are expected to JOIN
them at the park, anf the excursion
promises 10 be one of the most SUCCESS
ful OF the season.
The special attractions for the Cay
are. as usual numerous nd varied to
a degree, we'll illustrating the deter
mination of the IN anag smcnt 10 mann
tain n well-established reputation Of
always affording 70 tRe public more
for very little money, and more l"git-
innate amusement and entertainment,
than can possibly be found elsewhere,
with everything always OF the very
best The menu for the regular shore
dinner has been especially varied and
extended for the day. and a dinner al
ways the very best OF its kind and Ia
nous wherever the Rhode Island shore
dinner is known will thus be made
more than ordinarily appetizing and
satisfying. Clean table linen and adj
mirable service are important requi-
sites for the thorough enjoyment of
shore dinner: and these are always
special feature in which Crescent Park
stands pre-eminent, while the use or
fresh vegetables, gilt-edge butter and
milk from the Crescent Park farms
add no little TO the attractions OF the
dinner.
The menu of the famous 6 o'clock
bake, the only dinner of its kind served
on Narragansett Bay and undoubtedly
the best fish dinner ever served in New
England. is altered and varied ain<lst
every day, and always contains all the
delicacies of the season. while the SER
vice is admittedly fully the equal OF
that 10 be found in the leading metro
politan hotels and cafes. The elegant
new dining hall for this dinner with
its beautifully picturesque view of Mar
ragansett Bay, its sn0wy-white linen
and new silver table ware, its elaborate
and artistic floral and other decora-
tons. the charming picture presented
by the Rhode Island Ladies' Orchestra
seated on the stage in a bower of green.
all contribute to the enjoyment OF the
dinner entirely aside from it's gastro-
nomical delights; and il is safe 10 say
that nowhere else on the bay can the
lover of a good dinner enjoy such an
epicurean treat amid surroundings so
thoroughly satisfying and delightful.
In addition To the pleasing concerts OF
the ladies' orchestra, the Banda Napo-
II also plays from to p. IN. at the 8
o'clock bake. which is served daily
from TO : u. IN
Those who were deferred by the
threatening weather from going TO see
the big outdoor spectacle last Sunday
will be pleased TO know that another
opportunity Is now offered. a number
of additions have been made and inn
proyements arranged, SO that the dra-
matte and picturesque effects are great
~ heightened and the exciting Incl
dents OF Sherldans ride and the battle
OF Lookout Mountain including a thrill
ling broad-sword combat between
Union and Confederate generals and
concluding with an admirably con-
ceiVed patriotic climax and tableau,
are certain 20 arouse quite as great
enthusiasm as last Sunday. In connec-
ton with the big spectacle. the great
Roman HippOdrOme exhibition will be
presented, as usual. with It's interests
ing and novel illustrations OF the sports
OF the Roman arena. exciting chariot
and hurdle races and other unique feat
ures: and the Congress of Rough R!-
ders will display their proficiency in
horsemanship and show some of the
most interesting accomplishments OF
the Western plainsmen. =
The musical features which are pre-
sented every day ana are. as always
the best 90 be- found at any shore re-
sort. include concerts by the Banda
Napol. which has made itself one Of
the most popular and pleasing attrac-
tions ever presented at Crescent Park.
It's program being admirably chosen by
Bnudmaster Giulio r.. Capone Co please
the popular taste ana being rendered
In a style that never fails 20 receive
enthusiastic plaudits from the large
crowds that gather 60 enjoy che gen-
uine musical treat provided. hibernate.
ly with the band. the l,hcdc Island
Ladies' Orchestra gives daily concerts
from the hotel veranda. and its play
ing seems, Co grow more enjoyable az
the season advances.
Recently, the young ladies hove In
trOduccd a unique feature I'm the rem
deTing IL popular songs. the choruses
of which "a portion OF them sing 10 tho
accompaniment OF the remainder of
the orchestra; and this novelty has