The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-17
IN SPITE OF RAIN.
Many Thousands Of Pleasure Seekers
at Crescent Park.
Rocky Pdht Also Well Pairunlzed Good
Party al Fields Point.

| tNi iSot Vi the Immense popularity Ol
Crescent Park than was afforded yes
ferday by the incqement weather. for a
shore resort that can attract thousands
or pleasure-seekers on rainy day
must have high place In popular fa-
vor. In addition 10 those who went by
boats and by the electrics to the Coney
Island OF the East some 1900 arrived on
a special train from Worcester, IL be-
| ing the annual excursion Of the train
| men OF the Consolidated Road. In spite
| OF the prevailing moisture, everybody
seemed to be in excellent good humor
and the excursionists. as well as those
| from hereabouts, made the most of the
multifarious amusement features and
the attractions of the cafes and pavil-
ions.
The fact that the big dining halls
were filled several times over and the
generous proportions of the appetites
displayed, as well as the fattering
compliments unanimously paid TO the
admirably served repast. demonstrated
that Boydenfs popular shore dinner was
undoubtedly one of the most potent
attractions that drew so many from
the comfort OF their homes to the queen
OF shore resorts.
In the pavilion on the bluff. where
the famous O'Clock bake is to be
served on and after Thursday next the
Banda Napon played throughout the af-
teimoon and evening" and the popular
Ny OF the organization and the excel
ience or its rendition OF admirably ar
ranged programmes was never better
attested than by the enthusiastic ap-
pause with which every selection was
received, while all the soloists were lib
orally rewarded, Sig. Giuho Capone's
piccolo solos being received with spec
lal favor. which they richly deserved.
ln the large hall at the other end of
the grounds the Ladies' Orchestra gave
delightful concerts. In which they in
troduced several popular songs. the
choruses OF which the young ladies
sang with fine effect; and this lnnova-
tion promises much for the pleasure OF
those who will listen TO them while en-
joying the delights Of the 6 o'clock bake
in the new dining hall overlooking the
bay. Necessarily the outdoor exhibit
tions OF the educated horses and other
features were suspended; but they will
be given daily at 1880, and p. m. In
pleasant weather, with Prof. Reimsells
always entertaining descriptions and
introductions other bic outdoor at
fractions are promised later I'm the sea-
SON. and there IA every indication that
the present season is not only 10 be the
most successful in the history of the
Park. but that the policy OF giving the
public more legitimate entertainment
and amusement for very little money
than ever before is to be maintained 10
an extent that Is most noteworthy
During the present week many large
excursions are booked at the Park as
well as a number of big trolley parties:
and the opening of the o'clock bake
on Thursday viii bring pleasure 10
thousands who have waited impatient
ly for the completion of the new Tiall.
ROCKY POINT.
In spite OF the rain yesterday Mana
ger Harrington had fair-sized party
to entertain at Rocky Pom. and IL was
evident that there are those here IN
Rhode Island who cannot be kept away
from this beautiful baysde resort even |
by a drenching downpour.At the For |
Est Casino "A very interesting anl IN |
ioyable vaudeville bill was given. A |
of 26 colored players por- |
-rayed life in the tSunnN South" in a |
pleasing manner. Fun on the Levee."
Deacon Joness Camp Meetin'." coon |
songs. cake walks and plantation mel
)dies were among the features intro
iuced. Besides these colored people |
here were a number of white artists.
Who made up a vaudeville bill of more |
han ordinary merit.
AS a special attraction for next Sat
Irday and Sunday Manager Harring-
on has arranged TO hold a grand band
The amount of the cash
,rizes that will be awarded 10 the win
lers VIII no doubt prove drawing
ard, and il is expected that a large |
lumber OF the leading bands i'm this
,art of the country will compete.
FIELDS POINT.
The popularity OF the dinners that
,ol Atwell serves was signally Attest
d yesterday when. in the face OF a
Ieavy and constant fall OF rain hun
reds went to Fields Point to partake
( the unexcelled fare provided. More
han that the discomfort incidenC to !
he stormy weather did not prevent
hese venturesome ones from declar- |
ng the dinner the best they had ever |
aten at a summer resort.