The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-20
SUNDAY
DOWN THE
RIVER.
Wealth Of Features to Give
Pleasure to Those Who Go
to Shore PldCsS Tomorrow

The new $4,000 steeplechase at Cres-
.ent Park, which was rrst opened 10 the
idblic last Sunday, will be In operation
tgain tomorrow and will undoubtedly be
wen more literally patronized than be-
ore During the past week, many new
catures have been added, the race track
aud horses have been worked out, so that
hey run very much more smoothly, and
n the direction of the main building and
lac groSnds. much has been accomplished,
- that the enclosure is now unquestion-
IDLY the most attractive, entertaining and
.eautiful amusement feature TO be found
anywhere in New England.
Those who visited last Sunday were
enthusiastic i'm their praise, and the va
le.y and excellence of the amusement
afforded. entirely aside from the racing
3.rpasses anything in the history OF such
enterprises hereabouts. The grounds are
brilliantly Illuminated at night and the
iroyis'ons for the comfort and convent
snce of patrons are as complete as are
those for their entertainment.
Among the new features, the Tropical
Palm Garden and the Zoo will be especi-
llly appreciated and the latter is likely
10 ~ owe one OF the most popular novel
ties Of ALL Bobby Leach and Mile. Zoto
will make balloon ascensions with para
chute drops both afternoon and evening,
lay cf fireworks in mid-air.
The Randa Napoli of 40 pieces, undoubt-
cd'y the most popular musical organi-
cation to be heard at any shore resort.
will give concerts throughout the day
and evening, and all the various other
amusement enterprises will be I'm full OPP
Grafton. Caterer Lewis has again pro-
vided menus for the shore dinners and the
famous o'clock bake, which include
many new and tempting delicacies, and
the high standard that has already been
established i'm this department, win be
maintained
With a list OF such attractions. az the
chutes, electrical theatre the Russian
toboggan, the funnescope. shooting gal
lcry. art parlors, Japanese bazaar. candy
kitchen, gypsy camp and the largest ca
rousal In New England. IL would seem
as II nothing were left TO be desired on
the part of pleasure-seekers who may
hie themselves 10 Crescent Park and
there enjoy the cooling breczes and CRATE
ful shade OF the beautiful pleasure
grounds while those who are fond OF
sporting in the briny deep. may enjoy
themselves on the finest bathing beach
north OF Newport.
Manager Harrington OF Rocky Point
has prepared "A program for tomorrow
and all next week which cannot fail 20
please his patrons. There will be another
great double balloon ascension and double
parachute leaps by Prof. Stevens and
Madame Sawyer
There will also be a ball game OF un-
usual interest. as II will he PLAYED be-
tween the mines OF the Empire Theatre
company and Keith's Theatre company.
The wonderful scenic river VIII be In fun
operation. and patrons will be accorded
an opportunity 90 witness the really mar
velous aquarama. are both absolute nov
elites.
In the Forest Casino really great per-
formance will be given on Sunday and
all the week. afternoon and evening. by
Anderson's great aggregation and Ethio-
plan Carnival. The company composed Of
80 persons. ~ made up OF some OF the very
best male and female singers and dane
ers I'm the country. During the week there
will be n great water melon eating con-
test and also cake walk contest. open
TO all.
Tho Rocky Point shore dinners are be-
coming moro and more popular from day
20 day. and Col Harrington is deter
mined that they shall be tho very hest
that Hre served The service II perfect
cookery OF the hest. and the dining halls
cool and spacious.
Justly celebrated are the clam dinners
served az Fields Point and tomorrow the
indications arc that Col Atweirs facilities
will be put 20 a severe test 10 accomo-
date the throng that will seek TO enjoy
one OF these repasts.