The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-24
TENS OF
THOUSANDS
DOWN THE BAY
Yesterdays Immense Crowds
Broke Seasons Record at
the Various Shore Resorts.

Yesterday was the hottest dSy OF the
season and every available means OF
transportation TO shore resorts. public
parks and other places OF recreation and
rest were generously patronized.
The Crescent Park record was broken
by at least 10000. It being estimated that
10000 persons enjoyed the varied attrac-
tions of this inviting place of health and
pleasure Appropriate concerto are given
by the Banda Napoli and an open air
meeting was held under the auspices OF
the Young Mems Christian association.
An excursion OF 1900 members OF the
AAaHeesier- order Of Eagles came from
that city early in the day on special
trains. Many were accompanied by their
families. They remained all day. taking
in the attractions and concluding with the
8 O'Clock bake, returning 10 Worcester In
the evening.
The Arts and Crafts building. the
steeplechase building and the many other
amusements and attractions all reported
phenomenal business loquacious Fall
and innocent habits of sharks, was
tostled by the crowd and fell into the
tank. He quickly sobered up and reach
ed terra irma. having received only a
suggestive wetting, out rather than In
side.
ROCKY POINT.
At last a perfect Sunday-gloriously
sunny and just the right temperature to
make an outing ideal. No wonder that
10000 people hurried out OF town 10 the
shady groves of Rocky Point TO get a
breeze from the bay
IL was n grand rush at the shore din
ner and the baseball game had big at
tendance; the Forest Casino was packed
day and evening: the chutes and Prof.
Cook again as an extra feature with his
marvellous barrel performance. though IL
had 10 be postponed until a late hour, as
the business was OF that rushing nature
that would not bear interruption even
for a real sensation.
Good humor ran high. owing, no doubt,
TO the cup news OF Saturday. The two big
military bands played all the national
airs In honor OF the occasion and the
Full accounts Of the baseball game will
be found I'm the sporting column. and a
review of the Forest Casino show Will
appear in the Tuesday papers.
II was a great day. great weather and
Rocky Point was monarch OF all IL sur
veyed.
Every person OF the 10000 who visited
the Heights including a party OF nearly
1000 railroad men from Boston, not
alone for dinner, but as well TO escape
the heat OF the city, were we'll rewarded,
too. for a delightful breeze swept over
the broad plazzas and the green lawns all
day long; and hundreds found comfort
and rest beneath the shade OF the trees,
while they enjoyed the picturesque pros
pect up and down the river. 1t was the
record day" of the season at the Heights
and Manager Boyden. who ever keeps
a well stocked larder, was equal to the oc-
casion and he received deserved congratu
lations.
FIELDS POINT.
Mine host, Colonel Atwell. and his hos,
OF walters were kept busy from early
morn until the shades OF evening fell
In, affording every provision for the mul-
ttude of guests. who know where 10 get
an unexcelled dinner In the coolest din
ing halls along the bay. The cuisine is
ever OF the best edibles that sea or land
can set forth and, as usual, the service,
yesterday. was unsurpassed.
EXCURSION TO GAYHEAD.
About 1000 excursionists went on the
trip OF the Larchmont OF the JOY line 10
Gay Head. The steamer left her wharf
shortly after 10 o'clock. and All enjoyed
the sail down the bay. through Newport
harbor and out into the Atlantic ocean,
crossing to Gay Head. They were given
a glimpse OF DEVILS bridge and No Man
Land. also. The steamer landed at Gay
Head for n short time and the excur-
sionists were given a chance 70 inspect
the quaint old town to their entire sat
isfaction. The return trip to this city
was uneventfil and the steamer arrived
at her dock about 2 o'clock in the even
ing. During the trip meals were served
on the boat and music was furnished by
Stones orchestra. II was one OF the most
enjoyable excursions OF the year.
The steamers Of the Providence. Fall
River & Newport Steamboat company
conveyed immense crowds OF pleasure
seekers TO Narragansett Pier Newpor,
and Block Island. as we'll as the nearer
resorts on either side Of the bay.