The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-05
THIS SUM MFR AT. THE ROCK
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Some time ago architects were given instructions to prepare plans for re- modelling the building occupied last season by Torrey as restaurant, ana which will be used this season by lief ferman as an ice cream parlor.
 A piece of news that will be received with positive pleasure is that the three tune" organ used in conjunction with the flying horses, which has dis tracted patrons of the grove for several years, is to be replaced by handsome Graham pipe organ. This will be run bv Frank Graham, who has had the ..Aying-horse" lease for a number of seasons The new organ is the same as that used at Coney Island ana SlVes some really excellent music.
 Following out the set policy ot the road to keep the buildings and proper ty in fresh appearance and good order' contracts will be shortly made Tor re- painting the theater. peristyle, booths and restaurants. A contract has already been made with Thompson, the West Haven florist, for flowers and plants to be placed in the park. These addition al floral decorations will be on an eX- tensive scale. Power beds will be laid out and ferns planted all in such a way as to give a refreshing change to those seeking rest srom the busy whirl out side. In the rockery surrounding the fountain prosuse array of ferns and water plants will be installed. There will be no change in the fountain Itself as it was thoroughly overhauled and improved last year.
 The electric lighting scheme this sea- son will embrace thousands of incandes- cent lights, which wilt be strung about the rock in lavish style giving light even more pleasing in effect than here- tofore, especially on carnival nights. when the lamps will be covered with Japanese lanterns.
 The orchestra, which has always giv- en universal satisfaction, will again be under the management of George At water, who was re-engaged but short time ago. A sounding board will be built at the rear of the band stand, which will greatly enhance the acous- tic effects.
 In the matter of baseball Engineer Punderford, of the road, who has all the improvements and amusements at the Rock under his personal direction, has decided to improve the grounds, put the diamond in first-class shape and place new seats in the grandstand The grounds have been leased to Manager Canavan, of the New Haven baseball team, who has promised to furnish good article of the national game.
 The baby shows in past years having proved so popular the management thls year will endeavor to establish gala day for children from five to ten years old. A programme will be arranged which will embrace up-to-date Punch and Judy shows. pantomimes and other amusements. Besides presents of toys will be given to all the children. The object of this is to give carnival to those children too old to participate in the baby show. This idea is original with the roads engineer and will un- doubtedly prove very popular. band concert will be given on the day in question and everything done to make the coming generation happy.
 Fireworks will be given on consid- erably larger scale than ever before. Contracts for both the West and East shores have been given MT. Del Fino and he has promised to show some expected and promised to show some unusually brilliant effects in set pieces and shells. Balloon ascensions and many other novel features will be pre- sented from time to time and dates have already been set apart for music festivals. when the orchestra will be augmented by a band.
 James K. Blake. who may be rightly termed a versa tile amusement king and manager has been re-engaged to direct and manage the theater and other amusements. The intention this year is, if possible. to commence the season with a stock company to give musical comedies, etc, and not to begin vaude- vile performances until about July 1 This will afford a satisfactory change of bill. A feature quite popular last year was the palmistrv tent. and MT. Edwards has Again arranged to read the fortunes of the people.
 The transportation facilities will be better than ever before owing to the double tracking of congress avenue from the hospital to Wards corner.
 The police force will be largely aug mented, so as to secure perfect order among the large crowds and so that nothing may occur to offend the most fastidious patrons.