The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-13
AT The SHORE.
Elaborate Preparations for the
Entertainment Of ExcursIonists.

The program for tomorrow at Crescent
Park will be notable for the opening OF
the new steeplechase racecourse, the con-
st-uction OF which during the past few
weeks. has aroused great interest among
the vast crowds OF pleasure-seekers who
have visited Rhode Islands most popu-
lar shore resort The immense structure.
which is the only one OF the kind east OF
coney Island, has ben erected at a cost
OF more than $4,000 and is the largest,
alW IL expected TO prove by far the most
popular amusement enterprise In the
East
IL covers more than two acres OF space
at the easterly end Of the grounds and is
entered through large and imposing
main pavilion with handsome arched
doorway 1t IS thickly studded with cleo
trio lights throughout. and al night will
present beautiful spectacle of brilliant
illumination. In the main pavilion are To-
Gated large number OF novel amuse-
ment devices, including the funny stair
way the cave OF the winds. the cyclone
slide, the trained elephant, the Devils
tornado, the yacht bridge, the house of
trouble and others that are inside. TO af-
ford not only entertainment. but amuse-
ment for old and young
From the grand stand. reached by
broad fight OF stairs. one may view the
entire enclosure. with the grounds at
uactively laid out in the centre and
adorned with potted plants, and watch
the progress OF those who are seated on
the wooden horses participating in the
exciting sport of racing around the half
mile track. The steeplechase at Conev
island has proved the most successful
ana popular amusement enterprise ever
there and II is said 10 possess ~ fascina-
ton that cannot fail 20 make Il an equaI-
" potent attraction throughout the re-
nalnder OF the season at Crescent Park
Tomorrow's program will also incIu,le
an AFTERNOON balloon ascension with par
achute leap by Bobby Leach and Mile
Ioto, and another I'm the evening with
fireworks; band concerts throughout the
afternoon and evening by the great |
banda Napoli or 40 pieces. which during
lhe past three seasons has proved itself |
the most popular musical attraction |
ever offered at Crescent Park. These pro- |
grams are always or that popular char
tcter that hold immense audiences
around the band stand throughout their
caterer Lewis has provided number
u speclal dehcacies for the regular shore
inners from twelve TO six, aud the menu
II the famous and original o'clock bake.
'eryed daily from four TO eight o'clock.
las been similarly amplified The chutes, |
fusslan toboggan, electrical theatre,
gypsy camp. Turkish bazaar, carousal.
apanese bazaar shooting galleries and
Ih the other attractive forms OF diver
ion Will be I'm full operation. and. as a
zig excursion will come from Worcester.
he largest crowd OF the season is looked
or. Ample provision has been made for
heir entertainment, and the excellent or
er which Is preserved al Crescent Park
nder 4th" new management, assures all
sho visit the "Coney Island OF the East"
n the FULLEST extent OF enjoyment with |
ut discomfort or annoyance
commencing tomorrow at the Forest
'asino, Rocky Point Lady Africa" a
ream or the colored race realized az !
ist and said TO be the best colored
ompany in the New England states.
ppear. The aggregation includes fifty |
eople and is headed by the eminent col |
red entertainers. AL and Mamie Ander-
Dn' who are known throughout the
ountry for the merit of their perform
noes.
This is their first visit 10 Rocky Point
nd their coming will afford people who
'hsh bright, breezy recreation an oppor-
unity OF enjoying their offerings.
Others In this promising bin are the fa-
Gus Golden Gate quartet. Henry Win
ed, Frank Sutton. Arthur Coates and
'mes Burris, singers OF the first water,
SISTED by two winsome Southern
Hes Fanny Winfred and Maggie Da-
=, forming sextette; Mr.. Clarence
DWELL the Minstrel King" Cooper and
aiiey' TWO little funny men," who can
'ep one roaring; Musical Director III. r.
heeler. Charles Freeman, j. +. Morris.
nith Bowman, John Perry, j. w. |
'ewood, Charles Il. Thomas. Harry
eed, Fred G.. Bell, Joseph CoIvert. King
jackson, Billy Wells, j. H. Hutchin-
N. Joseph Brewer. Miss Helen. Berkley.
la Jameson, sadie Freeman, Isabella
'ancis. Sadie Tarby. Florence Bonner
'uise Bonner, Marion Hurt, the Stone
'ters. Lillian Carter, LIZZIE McKeever,
arie Whitlock, all new 10 Rocky Point.
rhere viii be double balloon ascen-
ms and double parachute leaps. "a rat
ng bail game between the St MiehaePs
d the Rocky Points. the marvellous
iuarama and Scenic River the finest of !
ore dinners, there being no CLANS
e those served at Rocky Point. con
'uous concerts by the Rocky Point and
ltonal Bands. and "A host OF amuse-
mt attractions
1hese Include the shoot the chutes, the
Ferris wheel, the Russian toboggan,
mammoth dance hall open every day
rept Sunday, and splendid bathing
lch.
'ol 5. s Atwell of Fields Point has
lde arrangements to furnish his pat- B
ls with. another OF those splendid shore
lners tomorrow and, az usual. he Is
king for an immense attendance The G.
Ids Point bakes arc known through
the length and breadth OF the state
the dinner tomorrow will be fully
TO the standard :,