The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-11
MANY THOUSANDS
MUCH ENJOYED
BEAUT|F Ill DAY

yesterday Deautlful weather was en-
joyed by many thousands at Roger vii.
liams park. where Reeves band gave con-
certs I'm the afternoon and evening. al
the shore resorts and In the country. II
conceivable kind OF conveyance was In
commission. Automobiles sped hither and
thither through the dustess macadam
Soads OF the suburbs. bicycles and motor
contrivances wound in and out among
the carriages, traps and electric cars
while the latter offered standing room
only accommodations as a general rule
throughout the day.
The boats of the Providence. Fall River
nnd Newport Steamboat company were
we'll patronized on their nourly and half
hourly trips from IL o'clock in the morn
ing TO 6 In the evening.
CRESCENT PARK.
The popular o'clock bake at Crescent
Park yesterday was a leading reason fol
many making this pleasant resort the
objective point. although many more went
for the purpose OF Willing away tho
day by enjoying the various forms OF
diversion offered.
The amusements of Crescent Park are
OF high character and have won the
appreciation of many pleasure seekers
Yesterday there were, In addition TO the
other attractions, concerts by the Banda
Napol, under the leadership OF @. l..
Capone. and a fine program OF musical
selections was greatly enjoyed
Among the attractions were the bamboo
slide, the Rivers OF Venice, roller skating
and host OF others The pleasant walks s
or this resort, too, are not the least OF It's
features, and from its situation on the
bay a good view OF the extending waters
OF Narragansett Is obtained. The beauti-
ful weather made yesterday one Of the
many days Of the season that will wit
ness Crescent Park overfowing with
pleasure devotees. The park IS now
open daily In every department. with band
concerts and regular shore dinners and
the o'clock bake.
ROCKY POINT.
At Harrington's Rocky Point Fay's Sec
ond regiment band gave continuous con-
certs and all the popular selections were
included In a program Of much interest.
The shore dinner, too, was one OF the
principal features OF the Point as usual
and. as always. attracted many to this
beautiful and popular resort.
Besides the dinner and the concerts by
the band q number of attractions were
open, the Old Mil, the Rivers OF Venice
the giant swing and a host OF other nov =
elites which offered many different forms
of amusement
As cars and boats from the city ran
often and the ride by either conveyance
Is a delightful one. Rocky Point was a
much resorted to place.
7oYDEN HEIGHTS.
Boyden Heights was the Mecca for
many resort seekers. and the breeze
swept refuge for those who like a quiet
place TO spend the Sabbath was over
flowing with humanity. The regular Sun
day dinner was not the least OF the
things that crowds go TO this resort "a
enjoy and the menu was OF the usual
high character. replete with all the ac-
cessories TO the Rhode Island clam.
Many OF the attractions were open. and
there were no dull moments with the
concerts by Reeves band.
FIELDS POINT.
AS the season progresses the number
dhat go every Sunday 10 Fields Point
Increases and yesterday the usual large
attendance enjoyed the dinner which Col.
Atwell knows so well how 10 serve. The
hourly boats to this famous resort were
an added incentive to many, because the
ride Is just sufficient TO whet up an ap-
petite for the excellent dinner which is
now served daily.
RHODES S-oN-THE -PAWTUxET.
At Rhodes on the Pawtuxet there was
the usual throng OF pleasure seekers who
enjoyed the picturesque beauties and at
fractions Of this favorite resort; and on
the river the canoeists were as thick
ns flies in August.
There are other attractions at Rhodes
besides canoeing for every week day
afternoon and evening the dance hall is
open and Fay's orchestra provides the
best music for dancing. with a "hop" each
Monday and Saturday evenings. at which
an admission fee entities patrons 10 dance
every selection II they choose. The two
other large buildings at Rhodes are full
OF interesting things and bowling. pool.
shooting indoor baseball and a new game
of skill for which prizes are given is
called park basketball.