The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-25
DOWN The BAY.
Big Crowds at the Shore Places
Yesterday.

Although yesterdays weather was not
just what the shore resort managers
might have selected. tt seemed to make
no difference with the thousands who ap-
preciated that but three weeks moro re-
main In which To see the interesting gov
eminent exhibits and To enjoy the nu-
meroHs other high-class attractions at
Crescent Park. In fact, yesterday was
another record -smasher In point OF at
tendapce, far surprising anything be-
fore known on the corresponding date,
and the three lines OF cars and the boats
that transport pleasure seekers to and
from the park were taxed to their very
utmost all day and far into tho evening
The free exposition attracted so many
visitors that the immense building was
simply packed" and those who wished
to examine the display of Uncle Sam
carefully will certainly have 20 make
subsequent visits for the purpose. The
six big dining halls also were for time
insufficient to accommodate all who de-
sired to enjoy the delights OF Caterer
Lewis splendid shore dinners and his o
o clock bake and they were filled FIVE
times over before all were satisfied. jim
Key, who entered yesterday upon his
last week at the park. entertained i'm
mense audiences. the steeplechase was
patronized beyond any previous record OF
the present season, thousands enjoyed "a
dip In the briny" on the fine bathing
beach. the capacity OF the loop the loop
was much overtaxed and all the amuse-
ments shared In the general boom"
The concerts by Sig. Giulio r. Capone's
Banda Napoli as usual. were perhaps
the most popular feature Of all. and the
entire lawn around the band stand was
simply black with people while the band
played. It's programmes introduced
number OF novelties and descriptive
pieces that were received with vocher-
mr. ha ROWRn
II. Church. Sig. Joia, William Dunnigan
and Sig. Anastasia were rewarded with
encore after encore. Bowen r. Church
certainly is now being heard at his very
best. and easily demonstrates his right
TO be called Americas greatest cornet
soloist. and Sig. Capone's fine band 1t
self IL proving by far the strongest musi-
cal attraction Crescent Park has ever
offered and has attained a popularity
with music lovers that is the surest tes-
timony TO It's merits.
ROCKY POINT.
Another splendid Sunday with delight
full weather caused thousands upon thou
sands TO go down. the bay, yesterday.
Again at Rocky Point II was record
breaker
II was an orderly and good-natured
crowd. there being an immense number
OF women and children. The dining halls
did a land Office business from 11:30 a. M
until z p. IN. The cafe and lunch rooms
were also packed during the afternoon
and evening.
The attendance at the Forest Casino
was fully up to the largest Of the sea-
son, IL Is said. and performances were
given continuously from 2 p. m. until 70
p. m, TO densely crowded houses.
over $500 persone saw an interesting ball
game between the Providence and To-
ronto teams OF the Eastern league,and al
the other amusement features were
equally we'll attended In proportion The
Wonder World. Hall OF Phantasy, elec-
trical illusions. the shoot the chutes. the
Russian toboggan. the aquarama, the
scenic river and the Midway Plaisance
were rushed oil day
The continuous concerts by the Rocky
Poirft Band were given In the music pa
vilion. and the Oriental palm garden and
were eminently pleasing Solos were
rendered by Senior Carol De Soto. from
bone: Mr.. Thomas Padley. cornet: Sisnor
Norrito. euphomium. and Her Kolbach.
clarinet.
BoYDEN HEIGHTS.
Proprietor Boyden Of Boyden Heights
had large number OF guests 10 dinner
yesterday. and among them were a num-
Der OF private parties from Providence
and other places. Tho shore dinner was
the chief attraction yesterday.
FIELDS POINT.
From midday until the shades OF eve be-
gan to fall. Colonel Atwel catered IN
crowds OF clam epicurcs that flied both
the spacious main dining hall and ths
cosy private dining hall. The menu was
excellent and the service never better.
The special o'clock bake continues Ia
increase I'm popularity and receive gener-
Gus and deserved patronage.