The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-25
MANY THOUSANDS
ENJOYED SUNDAY
IN RECREATION

Yesterdays delightful weather took
many thousands OF pleasure-seekers to
seashore and parks and on the bay ex-
cursions and gave the summer recreation
season a genuine boom.
For those whose preferences included
"A clambake. Crescent Park. Rocky Point,
| Boyden Heights and Fields Point Of
| fered their usual inducements and at
| three OF these the multitudes OF other
allurements provided ample opportunity
to enjoy ones self during the whole or
| any portion OF the day.
AT Crescent Park there was roller skat-
! Ing. dancing and all the side shows.
| Rocky Point attracted an extra large
| crowd through the medium OF the Eastern
league ball game while Boyden Heights
was well In the van with all kinds OF
amusement. Band concerts added the
finishing touch for day of pleasure.
| Rocky Point and Crescent Park attract
ed the largest crowds, as usual the num-
ber at each being estimated at between
5000 and 10000. Everything was In full
swing at the popular East Providence re-
sort. and amusement was provided in
ample measure for everyone. Mr.. Lewis
bakes are evidently no less delicious than
In seasons past II the hundreds who par
take OF them every Sunday is any in
bake, served from In the afternoon until
In the evening. was especially well pat
! ronzed, and many words of commenda-
tion in regard 10 Its quality. as well as
quantity were heard from departing
diners. All the attractions OF the resort
were in good running order. and the thou
sands enjoyed roller skating, dancing,
shooting the chutes, steeplechasing and
all sorts OF other amusements. A special
party OF about 400 Eagles from Worcester.
coming down on special train which
ran directly TO the resort The concerts
by Giulio Il. Capones Bandl Napoli were
OF the highest order OF excellence.
Everything but the theatre was going at
Rocky Point, that attraction being sched-
uled to commence operations next Sunday
The dance hall. admittedly one OF the
most attractive in New England by rea-
son OF It's admirable location, was as pop
ular as ever. while the chutes. scenic
river. palm garden and finally one OF the
best things Of all, concerts by Fay's Sec
ond Regiment band. Edward NJ. Fay,
leader, and by the Corona Ladies' band
helped to while away the delightful after
noon and evening hours. The dinners in
the pleasant hail overlooking the bay were
partaken OF by hundreds, while the ball
game helped TO swell the crowd The nat
ural beauty OF Rocky Point was further
enhanced by the glory OF a perfect day.
been sought than the grassy banks over
looking the bay or the woods and rocks
which form so large part OF the pleas
ure ground.
Boyden Heights was selected by several
thousand as the scene OF their holiday
and a special excursion from Fall River
OF nearly 1000 helped TO make the day
a merry one The bake was no less popu-
lar than I'm former years, and the many
amusement enterprises, whose number
has been considerably increased this sea-
son had their full quota OF enthusiasts.
At Fields Point 1900 or 1900 took dinner
a favorite manner OF passing the day
being to eat at the nearby resort. and
then spend the remainder OF the day at
Crescent or Rocky Point. or in a sail
down the river TO Newport
The Providence, Fall River and New
port Steamboat company did a big busi-
ness, the extra service being appreciated
and well taken advantage of, large
proportion OF the crowds at the shore
resorts going by boat. which was easily
the most enjoyable method OF transporta-
ton.
The trip TO Block Island on the steamer
New Shoreham was a beautiful one yes
terday. and the large number that went
showed that the public Is we'll aware
OF the pleasure OF the trip as well as
the comfort OF the boat
The afternoon sail to Seaconnet on the
Islander and TO Tiverton on the Favorite
were also delightful pleasure trips and
were enjoyed by several hundreds
Many went TO the Pier on the trolley
via the East Greenwich and Sea View
lines special excursion rate being offer
ed for the day.
Roger Williams Park attracted an i'm
mense crowd for an afternoon, the rea-
ture being the concert by Reeves Ameri-
Church. The evening concert was omitted
last night. All the smaller parks looked
their best yesterday, and many OF those
whose desires or arrangements kept them
at home were thus enabled TO enjoy
themselves.
Many went out to the circus grounds.
whore Barnum e. Bailey's 'stupendous''
exhibition was making ready for it's per-
formances today and tomorrow, while a
large proportion OF the public took its
days enjoyment IN walks about the
suburbs, bicycle and automobile trims. or
by spending the afternoon or evening on
their own piazzas In comfortable ham,
mock.
large crowd Of excursionists availed
themselves OF the promise OF clearing
weather and bright skies yesterday to
board the JOY line steamer Larchmont
at her wharf on South Water street at
$3.50 for a sail TO Cottage City and re-
turn. The trip had been postponed from
the preceding Sunday when 1t rained
vigorously. Contrary to most postponed
outings. however the trip was thoroughly
satisfactory from every viewpoint The
excursionists numbered about 500
keiths Theatre orchestra furnished
music during the sail that added greatly
TO the pleasure OF the day. The ar
rangements were to land at Cottage City
and allow the excursionists about an
hour to take a look about the famous
summer resort, while the return trip
was made In good time, the steamer
reaching home during the evening. some
apprehension had been felt that the day
would not be fair but lowering clouds
were dispelled by the sun at about the
time the steamer started.
Upwards OF 1900 excursionists. members
OF FIR. Simmons branch No. e5s. and 81
Mary's branch. No. 2i, l. C II. u. took
san down to Newport and return on
the steamer Warwick for their third an
! nual excursion Yesterday leavipg The