The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-31
BIG CROWD Ar
SHORE RESORTS
Excursion Boats and TrOlIsys
Did a Pushing Business,
SUMMER DANCE HALLS PACKED
Splendid Weather Followed the Storm Of
The Night Before Novel Attractions
Among Days Pleasures.
SUMMER DANCE HALLS PACKED

InouSands yesterday pdfuClph'tu III INV
formal opening OF the shore resorts. Start
ing even In the forenoon the crowds be-
gan 10 flock 10 the various steamboats,
and the several lines OF electrlcs and up
to late hour i'm the Afternoon the packed
transportation continued to reflect the
popularity OF the resorts.
Crescent Park had the banner crowd. il
arrived early and stayed late. The usual
routine OF Crescent Park doings were aug
mented by the Norins I'm sensational
diving act. hurting themselves from dz-
~ heights into p pit Of water. Hillman.
the balloonist did hts grand stunt about !
O'Clock I'm the afternoon. Besides these
special features all the regular attrdc-
tions were open.
ROCKY POINT.
At Rocky Point most OF the attractions
were I'm operation and were duly engaged
by tho holiday people. A ball game be-
tween the crack Pawtucket Cycling club
and the Dean Academy boys not 10 say
anything about a clam dinner made IL not
surprising that Rocky Point was stamp
ing ground for a large portion OF the
crowd.
BOYDEN HEIGHTS.
Probably the largest crowd ever gather-
cd At Boyden Heights enjoyed its surpass-
ing natural beauties yesterday and the
spic and span appearance of the grounds.
the many new and striking novel amuse-
ment festures-some OF them completed
and others partially so-as well as those
that have been popular In previous sea-
sons attrac ctod much attention and eliciteo
many favorable comments on the great
variety and unusual character OF the at
fractions that are destined 10 make IN ;
charming resort this year a greater favor
"a, ne 81 q s.
urc-seekers.
Those who have fancicd that all shore
dinners are alike found their mistake
when they considered the tempting menu
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vllons and realized as never before what
the highest standard or culinary art,
cleanliness and excellent service can do
To lift the ordinary shore dinner TO the
level OF an epicurean feast
The magnificent dancing floor of the big
casino was crowded TO the full limit
throughout the day and evening with
merry dancers; and the popularity Of
Maguire's Savoy orchestra was never
greater. for finer dance music was never
heard I'm this state. Outside. the con-
certs by the Royden Heights Concert band
were not less enjoyed; and they were
listened to by immense throngs OF music
lovers
II was thoroughly good-naturei
crowd that filed the grounds; and the
number OF ladies and children testified
10 the position that Boyden Heights oc-
cupies in the esteem OF those who APP
preciate the character Of It's manage
ment and the high standard maintained
IN all its features. There was an abund-
ance OF amusement for young and old,
and not a dull moment for anyone; and
the good order that everywhere prevailed.
The entire absence OF Objectionable fea-
tures OF every kind and the very notice
able variety and novelty OF the provisions
made for he entertainment and comfort
OF visitors all contributed to send every
one home happy and rejoicing at his de-
clslon TO go 20 Boyden Heights.
Among the notable new features this
season are Thompsons scenic railway.
the panoramic aquarama, the sig Conder-
mon wheel the circle swing, the laughing
parlors and the electric carroussel-all
either entirely new 10 this state or so
unlike any similar features previously
seen here as 10 have all the charm of
novelty: AMI II Is safe 10 say that Boy
den Heights will this season far eclipse
it's previous record OF popularity.
Mcguire Savoy orchestra plavs for
dancing every afternoon and evening: and
shore dinners will be served every Sun.
day.
FIELDS POINT.
over 25o0 people took advantage of COL
onel Atwelrs clambake at Fields POINT.
The bake was up 70 The usual stand
ard and was therefore worthy OF tho
careful attentions which patrons paid
10 H.
Roger williams park experienced the
biggest day Of the season thus far. with
the possible exception Of Arbor day, and