The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06

The official record of yesterdays tenn
perature was 30 degrees; but unofficial
figures showed ss
According 10 the local weather bureau
II was 81 degrees yesterday morning
about o'clock. Soon after o'clock the
mercury began the climb. BY noon It was
about IS. BY o'clock there was but lit
tie relief, and II was not until evening
that a breeze appeared.
For the first time this season the man
ayers of the shore resorts had no fault to
find with the weather. The heat and the
clear weather formed a combination that
convinced the average individual that the
proper thing 10 do was TO depart for
whatever place sffording enjoyment and
recreation took his fancy.
The largest number OF visitors in any
one day since the resort opened last
spring went 10 Rocky Point by boat and
car, In spite OF the fact that there were
no special excursions and no special at
fractions except the exhibition baseball
game between the Pittsburg and Provi-
dence teams SO great were the crowds
that the resources OF the resort were tax
ed TO take care of them all, and IL was
we'll into the evening before there was
any diminution in the density OF the
throng.
The dining hall was the centre OF inter-
est for many. and the repast afforded
gave general satisfaction. The vaudeville
performance in the picturesque Forest
Casino also drew a goodly patronage.
The program included many entertain
Ing acts, which received generous ap-
plause, while music was rendered by the
popular Nidette Ladies' Orchestra, with
Addie lola Hicks Spary, leader Two
bands also furnished out-of-door music
for thousands and many found enjoyment
In sitting under the trees and listening to
the popular airs. The big dance hall at
traeted its fuil share of admirers of the
light fantastic and numberless other at
fractions all did rushing business.
Similar conditions existed at Crescent
Park, where two spectacular balloon as
tensions ", v,re scheduled.
Though the Park offers as many at
fractions even the keenest lover OF ex-
element could demand, none OF them,
while literally patronized, could equal In
drawing power the balloon ascensions
There were two OF these. one at o. clock
and the other at $3.50. The only hitch was
caused BY rope that was not loosened
at the time the second ascension was
made This had the effect OF turning the
big bag 20 one side. letting out the hot
air, but the balloon was soon right, and
after more hot air had been forced into
the bag. the asceision was made without
incident.
The most thrilling feature was the can
non parachute drop that came so near re.
sulting fatally last week. Young Owens
made his shoot out of the big galvanized
iron pipe very successfully and then slow
ly fell to the ground, Later he went up
again with Tina La Roux, and they made
parachute drops from great heights, which
were watched with interest.
TWO large excursions OF the Brother
hood OF Railway Trainmeu, one from
Boston and one from F1tchburg and way
stations, took parties of about 600 each TO
the park, where the excursionists were
introduced TO the Rhode Island shore din
ner and put in busy day making the
rounds of the Midway. while the splen-
did concerts by the Banda Napoli were
greatly enjoyed.
Boydeu Heights was the destination Of
no small part OF those who sought recre-
alton. The Heights were as cool &C any
place along the shore, and gave comfort
10 thousands who were looking for a
quiet and restful spot. The management
provided no end OF drawing cards and
they were all literally patronized Boy
den Heights, however, has always ap-
pealed 10 those who enjoy a shady and
comfortable place after they have had
one OF the dinners for which the resort
is famous The special feature was the
auto dive, or dip OF death" which was
given twice in the presence OF a large
body or spectators In all respects the
patrons found nothing lacking that could
possibly contribute to their comfort
At Fields Point there was the usual
throng in search OF the Rhode Island
clam and all the good things that make
II such strong favorite with native and
stranger alike. Col. Atwell's resort is
accustomed to big crowds, but the one
that wended its way into the spacious
dining halls yesterday was such as has
been seldom seen there. The manage
ment was prepared for them. however.
ana throngs OF hungry people found sat
isfaction in the good things offered
The Mount Hope left the wharf at Dyer
street on her regular trip to Newport and
Block Island yesterday with a limit crowd
on board. and similar crowds sought the
the coolness Of a sailing trip on the other
boats Newport was a favorte destina,
tion Of many, owing to the presence OF
the visiting North Atlantic fleets and the
preparations for the coming week OF car
nival
Many made trips to Seaconnet yester-
day on the steamer Favorite and a beau
tiful sail through the picturesque Sea-
comet river proved very pleasant and
little was left to be desired after the ex-
cursionists had paid visit to the dining
nali ~ tne POINT. Inc fast little Islander
did her share in carrying passengers 10
the same cool Rhode Island spot in the
afternoon.
The New Shoreham made her usual
Sunday trip TO Block Island and had
about 500 passengers on board. The pas
sage 10 the island was made without in
cident and the passengers found great sat
is faction In the csomfort with which the
journey was made.
Fully 1900 took advantage Of the delight
ful excursion 10 New London on the
steamer Pilgrim: and the sail over the
waters of Narragansett bay and Block
Island sound with the cool bheezes proved
very refreshing. The excursion took up
nearly the whole day The Pilgrim left
this city at 10 a. m. and arrived In New
London about p m. The fleet OF the
New York Yacht club was In New London
harbor, and proved an interesting sight
The return trip was made NJ 4 o'clock,
the steamer reaching this city shortly be-
fore O'Clock. Music eas furnished by
the steamer Pilgrims orchestra, and the
n eea the uarsbfne IN Iarnca