The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-03
SUNDAY
AFL0AT AND
ASHORE
HIgh Water Mark Reached Yes.
tsrday for Down the River Re.
sorts, Which Were Tnrongsd.

Though there have been big Sundays
down the river before this summer the re-
ports from the various resorts show that
yesterday was easily the top notcher or
the season, for every car boat
and vehicle available were busy from an
aariy hour until an unusually late one.
carrying their capacity 10 the various re-
sorts
At Rocky Point there were surely $4,000
people who spent a part OF yesterday at
least, I'm the cool grove or on the breezy
ssplanade overlooking the bay. When
continuous procession of steam ana sail
ing craft afforded never ending enjoy
ment for tired eyes wearied by week
OF concentration on the daily tasks OF
hfe.
Every one OF the many features did
q rushing business and the ever popular
chutes Were crowded all day long with
q delighted throng Then Professor
George Linehorn gave a remarkable ex-
hibition OF coming down the steep slide
on a roller coaster ending his slide with
q graceful double somersault into the
pool.
The long dining hall through which the
breezes of the bay were circulating was
crowded with hungry mortals several
times over. and those who brought their
luncheon with them enjoyed the selec-
on the spot, Reeves American, In charge
OF Bowen r. Church. and Capone's Band
Of 30 men
The Forest Casino bill was an attractive
one and long before the performance was
under way the s. r. o. sign was called
for. and even this space was taken up
with standing humanity before the show
was over.
Something like 5000 or 1000 people saw
the ball game. one OF the local authori-
Ties estimated, and taken all together the
day was a record smasher.
The east side OF the river was not with
out its patrons. and the long stretch OF
sandy beaches by Crescent Park were
very popular during the bathing time, as
the heat, sun and the nicely warmed wa
ter were very comfortable, almost as long
as anyone cared TO remain.
The big fish and smaller ones OF bril-
liant hue swimming about in transparent
tanks at the length of ones eyes is in
many ways an attractive sight. and this
portion OF the big exhibition building or
the New England Association Of Arts and
Crafts was crowded all the afternoon,
and the big sharks swimming around in
the round tank in front OF the Indian
booth attracted EXPLANATIONS of wonder
from the young girls and the boys who
had read OF tie monsters OF the deep in
their story books.
5oyed by people who came from all over
New England and from New York as we'll
to enjoy this famous meal
Boyden's Heights had its customary
crowds during the day and many times
were the long tables cleared only 10 be
reflled again and the o'clock bake
proved itself more popular than ever.
During the hot months many people
give UP their Sunday dinner at home and
whole families HE themselves to Col At
wells popular resort at Fields Point
which has exactly the sort OF attractions
that are sure TO please. Ii makes no
difference how big the crowd at dinner
or how tired the walters are the same
sort OF service is given, and the good
things come along in just the right or.
der.
1t is hard TO describe but a man does
not have his appetite for his baked clans
taken away by having a dish OF boiled
fsh set before him. For Il seems the
walters have the knowledge OF when TO
bring in the next dish, down TO a science
The trolley cars carried great crowds
but the boats were OF course. the most
popular means of reaching a down the
river resort and the tally keepers had
their hands full during the afternoon
when every hour was rush hour.
The steamer Larchmont. of the JOY
Line. left the dock early I'm the day with
q big crowd aboard for another OF the
day sails down the Sound 20 such famous
points as Fishers Island. Bartletts Reef
Lghtship and Race Rock, with a view
of New Dandon harbor.
Music and refreshments were supplied
In the usual quantities OF unusually good
quality and the trip was a great sue
cess.
Canoe enthusiasts were out I'm force
at Rhodes -on-the Pawtuxet and a pleas
ant day up the river was enjoyed by
many couples and family parties.
good book, lunch basket and sun
shade for the fair occupant. while the
paddler in the stern In picturesque negli-
gee propelled their dainty craft smoothly
along makes an ideal combination for a
beautiful summer afternoon.