The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-02
MANY THOUSANDS
ENJOYED OUTING
DOWN THE RIVER

Yesterdays favorable weather found
immense crowds OF pleasure seekers at
all the shore resorts, at Roger Williams
park. at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, and on
the bay steamers; and everybody seemed
10 enjoy the days outing to the utmost.
Rocky Point. with everything ready for
the summers pleasure, attracted the
largest crowds OF any Rhode Island re-
sort, and there was ample opportunity
for all TO enjoy themselves at every sort
OF diversion human ingenuity can provide.
After partaking OF a shore dinner In the
pleasantest dining hall on Narragansett
Bay, one could wander for two or three
hours about the spacious grounds OF the
famous resort, and find diversion OF diff
ferent sort for every moment.
The dance hall, opened yesterday for the
season. was the goal OF hundreds all the
afternoon and evening, and II is admirably
situated. With a cool breeze from the bay
blowing through the open windows, IL
was an ideal place.
The Forest Casino, with its excellent
vaudeville bill, afforded enjoyment to
many more OF the big crowd at the point,
while the other attractions, including the
chutes, palm garden. giant swing, a new
advertisement this season, roller skating.
the Russian toboggan. and a score OF
other means of recreation. helped 10 while
away a pleasant holiday.
Music OF the highest quality was
furnished during afternoon and evening
by several organizations, chief among
which was Edward NJ. Fay's popular
Second Regiment band.
The opening day was a big success from
every point of view, and the estimated
attendance during the afternoon was be-
tween 1900 and 1900.
Crescent Park was a popular resort for
thousands. and the throng thoroughly en-
joyed Itself The feature was Sadie
Knowltons startling feat OF shooting the
chutes on a bicycle, which she did sue
cessfully at 4:30 and at 8. The special
bake In the pleasant dining room on the
bapk OF the bay was as ever great
drawing card. while the splendid concerts
by the Banda Napoli and a multitude OF
pleasure devices and amusement enter
prisas OF all sorts provided recreation for
every one OF the thousands who visited
the resort during the day and evening
Boyden Heights was unusually attrac-
tive. and several thousands showed
by their presence their appreciation OF it's
charms. Its formal opening took place
yesterday. and all the attractions were I'm
full swing. Beginning last evening there
will be fireworks during the whole week
In observance OF the Fourth OF July sea
son. and this provides an unusual attrac-
tion OF which the public Is certain 10
take advantage.
Fields Point fed about 1900 yesterday.
and. as usual all who dined there went
away well sa tlsfied with Col Atwell's =
efforts In their behalf.
The JOY line trip TO Cottage City. was
postponed on account OF prospective
rough sea outside and unpleasant wealth
er in the early morning.
A number or persons took the trip 10
Newport via the Consolidated electrics 10
Bristol. and the Providence and Newport
trolley line the rest Of the way. being thus
afforded a pleasant electric car ride along
the east shore OF the bay.
Roger Williams Park. as well as the
recreation grounds OF the smaller parks in
and about the city. provided a pleasant
breatheing space for hundreds who were
unable TO take a more extended pleasure
trip. and In the afternoon and evening
vast crowd went 10 Roger Williams
Park 10 listen to the concerts by Reeves
American band
The providence, Fall River and New
port company's steamers took A .larpe
proportion OF the throngs that went 70
the shore resorts. The Mount Hone made
her first trip OF the season to BLOCK Tsl
and. and large party was on board when
she left shortly after o'clock, although
the chances OF rough water outside were
pretty good.
The New Shoreham also had a large
number on board and even though many
or them We're bit uncomfortable on the
way down, the passengers on both boats
were amply compensated for anvthing
they might have suffered between Castle
Hin and the Block Island breakwater by
the beauties of the isle at sea-"
The matinee sails TO Seaconnet and Tiv-
erton on the Islander and Favorite nro.
vided an Ideal boat trip. OF Just the right
length and through beautiful land and
water scenes.