The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

the popularity of this noted feast until
the delay in the completion OF the new
dining hall brought 10 attention how
many persons were eagerly awaiting
its resumption; and the telephone at
che park has rung almost constantly
during the past fortnight for inquiries
as TO the probable date OF opening the
new hall.
The large pavilion on the bluff. once
used as a music hall, has been trans
formed into a dining hall. In connection
with which the former dance hall back
Of the adjoining cafe Will be utilized;
and the two halls will accommodate
over 500 persons at one time. Electric
fans and every known method OF con-
tributing to the comfort and cOnve-
nience of patrons have been provided
without regard to cost. The ticket Of
flee and entrance will be at the end of
the building just at the head Of the
walk up from the steamboat landing:
and coat and check room adjoining
will be greatly appreciated Along the
shore side of the hail runs broad
promenade verandah, which is certain
to be extremely popular as a resort af-
ter enjoying "a dinner. and which not
only commands a view of the bay per-
haps not equalled elsewhere. but gives
u
and makes the dining hall airy and
light. ON a stage at the northern end
OF the hall embowered In palms, ferns
and eVergreens, the Rhode Island La
dies Orchestra, under the direction of
Miss Annie IL. Spencer, will render its
choicest selections during the dinner
and as this was last season one of the
pleasantest features OF this dinner,
there can be no doubt that this popular
greatly to the enjoyment and delight
of patrons. The entire hall will be dec
Grated with palms ana potted plants
and evergreens. and will present an
agreeable rustic appearance. All the
Immediately white linen and other
table furnishings, silver ware and
crockery, Will be entirely new having
been made expressly for this dining
hall, and every effort Is being made to
secure service that shall equal that
of the beading Metropolitan hotels. 4
new kitchen has been erected expressly
for This dinner. which has been equipped
with every modern device and all the
fittings of the best hotel kitchens by
Smith x Anthony. the leading hotel
kitchen furnishers. or Boston; and the
entire outlay in the construction and
equipment of the dining halls ana
kitchen Is said 20 be much greater than
ever before made for any improvement
at the Coney Island Of the East.
The new floral decorations in the
new dining hall will be from William
Flanagan. the Brook street florist
At the same time that 80 much Inn
portance Is given 10 the opening OF the
o'clock bake II is intended that moth
ing shall be permitted TO Interfere with
the excellence of the regular 5O-cent
shore dinner, with all its admirable ap-
pointments and excellent service: and
the purpose OF the management is still
TO nlaintain it's reputation as the best
dinner of its kind thar can possibly be
served. That this reputation has been
well maintained 50 far is evident by
the unanimous testimony OF all the
large excursion parties and others who
have enjoyed It's delights.
Lovers of good music find an abund-
ance Of provisions for their enjoyment
this season. also, for not only does
Brigham's famous orchestra play every
week day afternoon and evening for
dancing. but there are also the regular
daily concerts 10y the Ladies' orchestra
and by the popular Banda Napol
which organization, under the capable
direction uf Sig. Giuiio r. Capone. has
already made itself n strong popular
favoritc with patrons OF the park ana
never fails Co arouse 50 much enthusi-
asm by It's admirable rendering of pop
ular programs that tho latter are al
ways extended a. double length by the
insistcnt demands for cncures. Tho
Sunday programs are especially pleas
ing. and include solos by several Of the
admirable soloists of the band and the
first performance hcreabouts OF anum-
Der of the latest popular compositions
with others by Inc dirWtor OF the band
whose COMPOSITIONS are always Taarkcd
by melodious character and rhythmic
swing that render iucm exceedingly
pleasing tu the musical ear.
The three combined outdoor Shows.
Including the Roman hippodronie. The
educated norHes ana the congrt ss of
rough riders. seem 60 be growing daily
In popularity; and the beautiful horses
and ponies especially please the ladies
and children. The exciting Roman
chariot and standing faces. the re-
markable feats of horsei'anship by the
rough riders. the pony chariot and
hurdle races by-ihe little Kemp sisters.