The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-05
RAIN DID
NOT DETER
THEM.
In Spite Of Stormy Weather
Large Crowds Visited tho
Shore Resorts Sunday.

Inc attractions or Crescent Park evil
denty were more potent yesterday thar
fear OF drenching. for in spite OF the
decidedly unfavorable weather condi-
tions, thousands OF pleasurc-seskers
seemed heartily TO enjoy themselves at
Rhode Islands most popular shore re-
sort, Even when the rain came, they
were reluctant to leave; and until the last
notes OF the closing band concert of tho
evening died away they remained.
The management. with characteristic
llbcrality, did not follow the too common
practice of curtailing in any way the
days program: ard IL was carried out
precisely as advertised. Lovers of fine
music were given a genuine treat in the
splendid concert programs rendered by
the Banda Napoli during the afternoon
and evening" and Sig. Giulio f. Capone's
superb organization has never played bet
ter never won more enthusiastic applause
and encores
The mana cement made a most popular
move when II added the Banda Napoli to
the attractions of the present season, and
can safely claim to offer he best musical
attractions to be heard anywhere In New
England this summer. The steeplechase,
of course, attracted a large patronage,
more than 5000 persons passing through
the imposing and attractive entrance,
most of whom also enjoyed the exciting
sport OF racing on the horses around the
track. All our tracks are now I'm daily
operation, and many highly entertaining
new features have been added during the
past week I'm the grand pavilion. 80 that
those who have previously visited II find
much that is new and unique to enter
tain them now.
During the coming week concerts Will
be given daily by the Banda Napoli and
Reeves American band; and the steeple-
chase and all the other myriad of amuse-
ment features will be open daily. Caterer
Lewis yesterday fed nearly as many peo-
pie at his excellent shore dinners and 8
o'clock bake as on the Sunday previous;
and the high reputation he has establish
ed for this important feature of the park
Is certain to be maintained throughout
the season.
The official observance OF Labor Day,
under the auspices of the Rhode Island
Central Trades and Labor Union, will
this year be held at Crescent Park. which
mas 0een selected Dy the nnlteu dCtloH OF
all the labo- unions i'm the state because
of the superiority of it's attractions and
the liberalty and enterprise OF its man.
agement aud the excellent facilities for
getting 10 the park and away again. The
days program will include many novel
features. aud Is promised TO surpass I'm
every respect anything ever before ar
ranged IN this state.
The rain yesterday had an effect on
4 H.. - 40 alrNr ~
but those who went down to Manager
HarrinRtons domain had an enjoyable
time. The indoor attractions, OF which
there are many were patronized and In
the dining hall the toothsome delicacies
spread before the patrons were enough
10 repay them for their coming out i'm un-
pleasant weather.
The program which Manager Harring-
ton inangurated yesterday for the week
was rcplete with interesting features.
Col Atwell entertained large number
of guests yesterday al Fields Point not
withstanding the rain. The attraction
here was the unexceled and unsurpassa-
BILE dinner which is renowned far and
wide.
The threatening weather OF yesterday
did not deter about 400 people going 10
Cottage City on the steamer city OF
Lawrence -.
The steamer reached its destina ton
about 3 o'clock. making two hours
stop. At o'clock IL proceeded 10 this
city. reaching here about 10 O'Clock De
spite the very INCREMENT weather the trip
was voted "a very enjoyable one by all. 80