The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-27
PAWTUxET.

Yesterday was by far the busiest day OF
the year thus far among the local boat
mon. and the entire length OF the cove was
tho scene OF continuous hustle and activity
Many yachts which have been launched
during the past two weeks were com
pletely ftted out during the day and the
owners. unable to Withstand the tempta
tion took little trial trips down the hay.
The breeze was good and although the
skies were lowering the bay was dotted
with white sails during the greater part
ot the afternoon Those who were unable
tp get all rigged during the day made
great progress az tho weather was warm
and Tie sun not too strong. did II Is
expected that - the time the yacht club
slcs into c61 mss On there VIII he
large fleet at anchor OF shore. At still
House cove. where several craft are
hauled out there was quite party at
work and some boats were prepared for
launching.
Harbor Master Capt. A. II. Randall.
who has been confined to his home for
the past two weeks. r. improving and
10 expected 10 he out In day or two
There will he plenty Of work awaiting
him as the boat owners OF this year In
clude a number with no reverence for
chained boundaries or other restrictions
A launching that attracted great deal
Of interest occurred Saturday when Capt.
Eleazer Ralph's new 35-foot launch re-
ceived her initial dip into her proper ele-
ment. The big craft which has lain on
the dock for n week or 80 since the re
moyal from the shop was slid stern fore
most toward the cap log where In the
presence OF a large crowd she was slipped
into the cove. AS she took the water a
NHA fATn "A
the trim craft received the name of
"vandy' The craft sits we'll I'm the
water and attracted much favorable at
tention from spectators who saw hei
Sunday.
The naval reserve armory was opened
yesterday and a detachment OF voun'
teer tars was on hand to commence pain
scrapinS. and sand papering OF the whole
boat and cutters preparatory 10 the boa
drills OF the coming season.
The boating season at Rhodes on the
Pawtuxet opened yesterday and though
| row boats were not much in evidence
| there were many canoes which carried
| happy couples UP the river.
One OF the plessantest and most elab
| orats entertainments Of the year is prom
ised for Wednesday night In the car
nival Of Nations" which Is 10 be siver
at the Baptist church. Songs OF diner
ent natons by people In the national COS
tunes Of Europe and Asia with readings
monolosues and a cadet drill by corp
of attractive young ladies are among tn
| features announced and already grea
deal OF interest has been aroused In II
Tho proceeds are to go for the churci
debt fund. 1t IL announced.
The Palace Garden baseball team de
feated the Imperials OF Providence yes
terday at Hul's grounds by score o
TO In a nine-innings game. tn
| game was witnessed by a large crowd o
fans" and by next week the manage
m~nt expects 10 have grand stan'
erected for their convenience.
Mr.. r. L. Sphinx and wife Of Fort HI
| started Saturday for Hot Springs, wher
Mr.. Sphinx Is to take the baths.
The Pawtuxet Tennis club Is to hav
It's court put In condition for play thi
week. The court s located below IN
residence OF Mr.. Alexander and com
mands a view OF both cove and bay.