The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02
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ENJOY 4 DAY OF REST
CONTINUED from First
numbers Of tobacco factories.
AT THE PARKS.

Although large numbers OF the faithful
mechanics preferred to remain at home
with their families, fully twice as great d
number elected TO spend the day IN pleas
ure-seeking at West-End PARK, Forest
Hill and Westhampton Park. the first
named having somewhat the best of it in
point of numbers.
Numbers of people journeyed to the
parks early in the morning, taking with
them their dinners and spreading them
upon the beautiful lawns in the shade
enjoyed the day as only picniCkerS can.
The merry-go-' round, the rolling tobog-
gan. the shooting gallery. the tin type
man and the cane rack We're literally pa
tronized
Probably upon no other public occasion
a day on which the masses are out in
force, has better order prevailed at the
places Of amusement and recreation about
Richmond, the police reporting at a late
hour last night that very few arrests had
been made. while the number of intoxi-
Gated persons was below the average
Two Of the most popular places with
the holiday crowd yesterday were the
Casino in the afternoon and night and
the Acquarama at West-End Park
throughout the entire day and evening:
The bathing pools at both Forest ttlil ana
Reservoir furnished amusement and re-
creation a plenty for those who enjoy
the manly sport of swimming.
PUBLIC OFFICES CLOSED.
Following the usual custom all of the
banking institutions of the city, the Gus
toni house and poStoffico We're closed all
of yesterday, only one delivery of mail
being made early in the morning. a large
majority of the clerks in all Of thess
public institutions took day of. Joining
the mechanics and their families in a day
at one of the parks or lounging about
Il The Tri-City League afforded amuse-
ment for a portion OF the day for large
numbers of people, several thousand wit
Messing the morning and afternoon games
at Broad-Street Park. And strange TO
relate, those who visited the ball grounds
were practically impartial to any of the
they were simply seeking amusement.
The result of the contests mattered not,
as the people wanted pleasure, and they
got what they wanted
DAY AT WEST POINT.
Although many remained in Richmond
and visited the parks in close proximity
to the city. fully 200 took advantage OF
the Southern Railways excursions TO
the biggest days of the season was re-
corded at this popular resort. In addition
to the several delegations from Rich
mond. nearly a thousand people came over
to Beach Park from Newport News via
an Old Point Comfort steamer, and Joined
with the local crowd in making the day
one of the most agreeable and pleasant
to be imagined.
Mr.. George Guvernator, manager and
proprietor of Beach Park. had prepared
before hand for the crowd. and no com
paint was 10 De learQ on account OIL lack
Of accommoda tons. Everything. from
the merry-go-round TO bathing In the
made-to-order beach. was in tip-top condi-
ton for the crowd. and an altogether
a dandy day was spent at the popular re-
sort.
In addition to the assistance shown by
Mr. Guyernator, the special Labor Day
Committee from the Richmond. Central
Trade and Labor Council. consisting OF
Mr.. William H Mullen. Mr. John F. Don
Leavey Mr.. j. ]. Powell Mr.. w s. Sim
mons and Mr. F. T. Campbell did much
TO make the day more pleasant. There
was nothing too much for them to do in
order to add to the enjoyment of the
throng, and they deserve great credit for
the magnificent manner in which they
handled the crowd.
The day was spent in fishing. boating.
bathing and dancing. a specially engaged
orchestra of several pieces furnishing
music for the last-named past-time in the
spacious pavilion which was recently
erected for the purpose,