Evening journal., 1899-06-26
BRANDYWlNE SPRINGS
Newspaper Folk Delightfully."-
Entertained at the Park
BY MANAGER HENRY PIECUss
ALL THE MANY ATTRACTIONS
OF THE BEAUTIFUL PARK
SHOWN TO THE vIsITORs-DIN-
NER ON THE ROOF GARDEN.

SHOWN TO THE vIslTORs-D1N-
NER ON THE ROOF GARDEN
Local newspaper folk were the guests
of the management Of Brandywine
Springs Park on Saturday afternoon,
and right royalty were they enter
tanned.
Upon arriving at the park the guests
were cordially welcomed by Henry Pin
cuss, the amusement manager. Mr..
Pincuss laid out and managed Wash
ington Park, and by reason of his ex-
perience, and the many natural beau
ties of the park, he expects to make
Brandywine Springs the most attrac-
tive resort for miles around. The
guests were escorted TO the music
stand, where Howsons Band played
several choice selections. The instru-
mentation of the band is similar to
that of Sousa's, and, being much small
er, has an orchestral effect. This is
largely due to the fact, however, that
one-half the band is composed OF reed
instruments. After meeting Bandmas-
ter Howson and expressing their appre-
citation of his music the party went
on an inspection Of the park.
The first thing that claims the at
tention is the long boardwalk. Along
this are the various amusements, chief
of which is the pony track There are
two circles, the inner one being for
children, who ride in tiny pony carts,
and the outer one for children Of a
larger growth. Farther down are the
pool rooms, and two nicely fitted out
waiting rooms for men and women.
In the latter are couches and rocking
chairs, tables, mirrors, and everything
that adds to the comfort of the femi-
, nine visitor
After the tour of inspection Of the
park the visitors were treated to per-
Torrance Of Hartzels circus The pro-
I gram was pleasing one and thorough
ly enjoyed.
The view from the roof garden is a
beautiful one. The high, wooded hills
stretch away into the distance. with
here and there a cozy farm house nes.
tied, ana the pretty little creek daahes
in and out over its rocky bed as far
Z. as the eye can reach
Then Mr.. Pincuss surprised his
guests by inviting them to dinner
. which was served on the roof garden
The menu was a tempting one. and a
happy hour was spent at the table. Mr.
Pincuss splendidly entertained his
I, guests with "reminiscences Of his ca
reer, which, singularly enough, was be-
e gun here in Wilmington with Dion
Boucicault, the famous dramatist and
actor. Since that time Mr.. Pincuss has
p travelled all over the world, and has
D acquired a great fund Of experience, Of
d which Brandywine Springs will re
p ceive the benefit After the dinner
+ Mr.. Pincuss beautifully recited Fash
S ions Bride"
/, Early in the evening the party re.
turned to the city, delighted with tn,
j outing.
There has been some complaint about
the length Of time required to reach the
T. park. The road now obtains its powe
from the City Railway Company, bu
t in a short time the park Management
n will have its own power, plans beinl
+ lalready made for a special electric
u plant in the park, which will have con
: stant and sufficient current to equa
= any demands made upon IT, The parl
I company already has its own plant TO
e lighting purposes, and at night the en-
l. tire grounds are brilliantly illumi
e mated.
IS Beginning with tonight there viii
IS be an excellent vaudeville bill all thi
y week
" Those in the party were ]. NJ. Hill
IS and Thomas T. Paris, Morning News
l. A. o. H. Grier and w. G. Nye. of tn
Every Evening; Clarence Vernon, Re
a publican; Miss Florence b. Upton Sun
g. day Star; NJ T. loft and Miss Berth
N Wilson, Evening Journal.