The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-30
SHORE RESORTS
Broke RECORDS
Of ATTENDANCE

The extreme humidity yesterday
caused many thousands to seek relief at
the shore resorts and on the various de-
lightful bay trips; and both the shore re-
sort proprietors and the transportation
companies had their hands full.
There were probably more pleasure
seekers abroad in Rhode Island than on
any previous day Of this season.
The tide Of travel to the cool breezes
OF the bay and the attractions of Its
amusement places set In early and con-
tinued steadily all day, until 1t seemed as
II the towns must have emptied the ma
jority OF their population into the coun-
try. The shore resorts. big and little.
were thronged all day with recreation
seekers. many Of whom came from out
side the state.
At Fields Point fully $500 enjoyed an
Incompatible shore dinner. while at Boy
den Heights one Of the biggest crowds OF
the season congregated, about is, 900 stop
ping there. The steamer Kennebec from
Fall River carried & full load to the
Heights and a number of family parties
helped TO swell the attendance OF the day.
The attractions included the auto dip OF
death performed by the intrepid young
many who watched her exhibition of
daring and Skill and an excellent shore
dinner was literally patronized, as It
well deserved.
The exhibition game at Rocky Point
between the Providence Grays and the
Chicago National league leaders helped
swell the attendance there to total es-
timated at 10000, The new features Sc
| cured by Manager Harrington for this
M.
| miniature railroad and the giant circle
swing caught the eyes of all youngsters:
the automatic shooting gallery was the
scene of many friendly contests In marks
manship. and all the shows of the mid
way and fabirs' rows were in full blast.
One Of the strongest vaudeville bills of
the season was presented at the Forest
Casino before a large house and continu-
Gus concerts by the band and the sew
| eral orchestras were greatly enjoyed by
the enormous crowd.
| At Crescent Park probably 30 900 peo-
pie. including special excursions from
Connecticut and Massachusetts,, enjoyed
! the day. A joint excursion OF trainmen
| of the Boston and Maine and Consoldat-
| ed railroads brought 1000 from Boston
lodge sS OF the Consolidated Trainmen
came from Worcester 1000 strong 500
machinists came from the shops OF the
added $50 TO the number In spite OF the
postponement until today OF the initial
balloon and parachute act OF the La Roux
troupe. the principal new feature of the
week there was no lack OF attractions 10
amuse and entertain all who came. The
concerts by the Banda Napoli were high
" appreciated and all the established
anus ements were well patronzed.
The Mount Hope took nearly 1900 to
Newport and Block Island and the New
Shoreham was well crowded with ex
cursionists for the same points. For
those who liked a lively breeze and a
trine of a sea the trip was ideal.
The steamer Larchmont Of the JOY line
carried 500 excursion,sts on her trip TO
New London. The return trip was de
lghtful for not only was the air refresh
ingly cool but there was the added
charm OF the early rising moon. Keith $
Theatre orchestra gave a highly appre-
ciated musical program during the trip.
The sail TO Seaconnet on the steamers
Favorite and Islander afforded big
crowds n delightful trip. The Favorte
left at 10 o'clock with fully 500. arriving
at the Point at l. A stay OF two hours
was afforded TO enjoy the scenery and an
excellent dinner. and at o'clock the
steamer returned TO the city. In the
afternoon the steamer Islander with its
decks crowded went TO the Point. where
Il remained for an hour and n half. and
then returned TO the city. arriving about
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