The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-01

the band stand in front of the hotel
while the Rhode Island Ladies' orches-
ira Will entertain the crowds from the
hotel veranda. The latter organization
established hself firmly in popular fa-
vor last season, and this summer has
the advantage of experience and care
ful practice that are evident in the
greater finish of it's work which is
more than ever enjoyed by the patrons
of the park. The band has already won
high place i'm public esteem by its ad-
mirably arranged ana finely rendered
programs on Sundays; and its playing
or popular marches and other compo-
sitions has been received with enthu-
siastic applause that testified TO the APP
pfeciation which it's efforts have found
with the lovers of good music Another
popular musical feature is Brigham's
singing orchestra, which has played for
dancing for SO many years at the parl<
and which Is To be heard every afteu-
noon and evening, except Sundays in
the fine new dancing pavilion
Ihe shore dinner despite the allure
mentS or the other features with which
IL has been surrounded during the past
rev years, must ever remain the CEN
trail feature OF every Rhode Island
shore resort; and this fact has been
recognized by the introduction of many
improvements in the culinary depart
ment, affording better facilities than
ever for the pioneer in this business to
provide for his patrons the very best
that the market affords i'm the most
appetizing form and with the best
possible service. The force of walters
has been increased. the most expert
enced cooks have been employed and
every effort has been made TO main
tain and even TO surpass the high repu-
tatfon OF the Crescent Park shore din
ner in the past, with it's snowy-white
table linen and it's menu varied almost
daily and including always all the deli
cacies of the season.
The one Improvement referred TO as
being yet uncompeted is perhaps the
most important of all; and this is a
spcrfut new dfrrirE irdtt for tfrr retr--
brated q o'clock bake. For this dainty
repast the open-ar pavilion on the
blum at the head of the steamboat
overlooking the bay. will be
utilized this year. An entirely new
kitchen. fitted throughout with the la
test and most approved appliances OF
every kind and equal 10 the equip
ments of the best hotel kitchens I'm the
Is I'm process of construction; |
aud when this is completed, the old |
lance hall. just back OF the cafe and |
adjoining the pavilion. Will be thrown |
nto the latter. making an immense |
lining hall capable Of accommodating |
,reeZes always play and having an out |
ook over the water Of great pict-
lresque beauty. while along the entire /
ength OF the shore side viii he Il broad l
which certainly will be
most attractive 60 those who after din
n.y. wish TO sit there and enjoy the
'reeze and the outlook. The dining hall
VII be handsomely decorated with
'otted plants and evergreens: and IL -
IN - u, h.. 1
most commodious and the most advan-
ageously located dining hall on the
horea of Narragansett bay. The Ladies'
VIII play during the dinner |
tours. and the most experienced watt
rs and an entirely new OUTFIT OF table |
men and siivcrware viii be provided. |
While II Is the intention to make the
menu Itself surpass that OF any fish |
nncr ever served anywhere The pre-
Use date OF the opening OF the 8 o'clock ,
'akc has not been determined. but lt
VII be as soon as the alterations. on
which large gang H. working day and
light. can be completed.
The special open-air amusement at
raction during the month of July viii
ons ~ ~ three separate shows which
ave pecn consolidated Last season
here were three shows. but I,
ach vas given separately and a. sepa-
ltt admission zee was charged for
Ach. This season there will be btn two
hows With one admission fce of 20 4
ents and 10 cents Tor The Other one.
nj IL would seem that tvs opportunity
. SEC threc complete shows Tor 80 | 1
Ute money must appeal successfully :
o the American fondness to "get vour :
moneys worth" The program Will in !
roduce the Kemp sisters. famous char | 4
ot and hurdle races, aud their Roman | !