The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-11
DOWN The BAY.

Large excursion parties from worces,
ter. Taunton. New Bedford and other
places helped yesterday 10 swell the
number OF pleasure-seekers at Crescent
Park TO record-breaking proportions; and
the second Sunday I'm August maintained
the reputation of reaching high-water
mark In attendance that has been estab-
lished In previous seasons. The crush of
visitors In the exposition building was
such that very few could hope TO set
near enough to the wonderfully interest
ing exhibits OF the United States govern
ment departments TO realize their extern
siYe character and their instructive and
educational value. The opp' rtunities 10
see them are rapidly slipping by; and,
as they will probably never again be
shown IN New England. as they never
have before, IL Is evident that the people
are intent on improving TO the utmost
the present chance.
Bowen II. Church, Archie Jalbert, Sig
Anastasia and Sig. Joia delighted i'm
| mense audiences of music-lovers with
their solos In conjunction with Sis. Glulio
Il. Capone's Banda Napoli, ana were COM
PEELED again and again TO respond TO en-
cores, Dir. Church and Mr.. Jalbert tspe-
cially receiving genuine oNations. The
splendid playing OF the band also earnel j
! its full need OF encores; and the popular
| ity OF the band as Crescent Parks great
est attraction was amply demonstrated.
Ae on previous Sundays, the desire 20
enjoy the exciting ride In the Loop the
Loop. feet up and heals dowr," was so
great that IL was simply impossible TO
accommodate the crowds. aud the audi
ences at the remarkable exhibition OF an
imal intelligence and training given by
Jim Key and at the pleasing Day In the
Alps electrical show were sufficient 10
break all previous recorrs. The steeIle-
chase, with its special band concerts and
menagerie OF wild animals az particular
features. also was simply jammed all day,
while all the innumcrahle other amusc-
ments shared in the prevailing. boom"
During the coming wook. concerts will
be given every afternoon and evening by
| the Banda Napoli. Harry Il. Brlgham's
! singing orchestra will play for dancing:
Wednesday will be United States govern
1 ment day, when the exposition will be
visited by special representa- Ives OF the
various departments from Washington.
and Saturday will be Pawtucket day.
when the mayor and city government will
make an official visit 10 the exposition
ROCKY POINT.
Only three more Sundays remain dur
| ing the month OF August to be enjoyed
at this popular resort and OF this fact
tens OF thousands-at least 80 OOo0-of per-
sons availed themselves. yesterday. From
early morn until nearly midnight tho
shady and attractive grounds presented
n scene OF activity and gayety. and
so great was the demand for Proprietor
UarrIngtOn's famous shore dinners that
the immense supply OF clans was ex-
hausted just before closing the dining
hall at Z O'Clock.
The Forest Casino was filled and IL
was necessary 20 give continuous per-
formances In order 90 accommodate the
public The doors were opened at. i.O
| d. m. aud would have remained open
| until 10 y. m. had not sudden darkness
descended on the theatre, some change