The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03

Mid-season Ia here. and beautiful Rocky
Point has broken all records for large at
tendance. There is nothing surprising
about this statement. this Is year OF
great general prosperity, and most every.
body has money to spend, and where can
one get better value than al this popular
resort. The beautiful sail or trolley ride
is the longest and most beautiful In the
state fos 1o-cent fare. The entrance to
Rocky Point ground is free. as are a large
number OF the attractions. The charges
asked at the numerous attractions are in
most cases lower than those asked at
other parks. This is especially true of the
| Forest Casino, the pretty open-air thea
| tre where the best vaudeville talent TO
| be had can be seen for 10 cents. The very
| special feature of all Rhode Island shore
| places is the clambake. Here at Rocky
| Point, the bake is prepared by Frank K.
Gardner. and is the unanimously voted to
| be the finest served anywhere on the bay.
and the price is SO cents. They are pre-
pared by the original process-that is. hot
stones are covered with seaweed and the
clans are thrown in among the seaweed,
| thus retaining the delicious flavor, which
is entirely absent II the clans are steam
ed All the fish come from the waters
| OF Narragansett bay and the vegetables
are brought in from nearby farms.
The popular Palm Garden Is a favorite
| spot In which 10 enjoy a restful hour. A
continuous free entertainment is given by
| the Spanish and Italian Troubadours. IL
consists of vocal and instrumental music.
1 Tyrolean and -fodfe concerts, rendered In
| a delightful manner.
There will be a grand revival OF the best
| of all the comic operas, III. NJ s. Pima
fore" at the Forest Casino this week.
And especially noteworthy in connection
with this performance is the character OF
| Dick Deadeye, portrayed by George
| rockingham, who created the part 70
years ago with the Boston Ideals. The
| opera is to be given under the supervision
| of William White of Pawtucket. who has
| conducted this piece 1000 times The whole
cast is a strong one. and "Pinafore'. will
| no doubt please all who hear II. ana win
again it's place in popular favor, -
The cast: The Right Honorable Sir
Joseph Porter. X. G. B., Frank ID. Nelson
Capt. Corcoran, Victor de Lacy; Ralph
eye. George rockingham; Bin Bobstay.
| Fred Wright; Bob Beckett, l.. III. Moore (;
Tom Tucker, Minnie Russell; Josephine,
Little Buttercup Esther Barton: First
Lords sisters, his cousins his aunts' sail
ors etc. go
| Following the opera the first vaudeville
! We're -Four, in a new comedy travesty;
| burke and IJrline. the Automobile Girls,
1 in a pleasing turn. Bernier ana Stella, ex-
| cock. prima donna, a great show for lit
| tie money.
at midsummer speed.
Crescent Park
| No new attractions OF counter attrac-
tions seem to effect the popularity of good
| old Crescent Park. The fifth week of the
| season has Just ended and the daily In
crease In the attendance Is something
| surprising. Col. Harrington intends TO
make August a record breaker and 10
this end he will spare no effort or ex-
pense. or all places in Rhode Island
Crescent Park has the palm for the large
diversity of it's attractions. there being
no less than four big enterprises that are
seen in no, other park In the state viz:
Steepiechase and Steeplechase Park, the
Loop the Loop, the Bamboo Slide and
the Katzenjammer Castle. Here also is
the longest Russian Toboggan track and
the longest scenic river sail. The massive
Exposition building. now converted into
beautiful Palm Garden. Is one of the
largest in the country Here Jovines
Troubadours give concerts every after
noon and evening. both vocal and instru-
mental These concerts are always very
enjoyable as the quaint venetian melo-
dies are sung as only the native italian
can sing them to the accompaniment of
mandolin and guitar.
It is often remarked that there Is moro
real fun strolling around Crescent Park
and taking in the various amusements
than can be anywhere east OF Coney Is
land. The large New York Banda Roma
has been engaged for next week and will
give free concerts afternoon and evenings.
This organization Is one OF the best ag-
grepations OF musicians ever banded to-
gether and such music will be heard that
will make the trip to Crescent Park worth
while Just for the band concerts alone.
Lewis shore dinners and o'clock bake