The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
WARM WEATHER
BROUGHT OUT
LARGE CROWDS

The temperature reached a higher mark
yesterday than on any previous day. but
only few complained. for everybody
was only too glad to have a Sunday that
seemed perfect when compared with
those OF the past two months.
The mercury reached ~. but there was
plenty OF air stirring Down the river II
was a most delightful day. and the losses
OF three rainy Sundays were In large part
made up, and the hearts OF the caterers
TO the public's pleasure made glad The
humidity was very little In evidence all
day. The highest mark OF the atrnos-
pheric moisture was but Go. and that in
the morning, while at O'Clock last eve
ming. an hour when almost everyone was
out OF doors. IL was but &c, an exception
ally low figure for a summer evening.
The mercury at that hour had dropped TO
70.
Every recreation ground and place of
amusement In the state did good business
yesterday. Land and water alike offered
many attractions yesterday and Nara
gansett bay has not often presented so
pretty n picture as yesterday when the
shores were lined with people enjoying a
home made clambake, picnic or some
sort of pleasure. Trolley cars in every
direction out OF the city were well filed.
Carriages and automobiles were out in
full force. On the water were boats OF
every description.
The shore resorts were crowded yes
terday. At every one OF the btg amuse-
ment grounds multitudes epent the day.
CRESCENT PARK.
Harrington's Crescent Park had the
biggest day OF the season. and many thuo-
sands thronged the grounds during tho
day. All the many attractions were run
ming and the popularity of the resort
was never more I'm evidence.
The dining halls were thronged all tho
afternoon, and Mr.. Lewis special bake
was greatly enjoyed. All the devices for
catching the eye were at their best, and
one must have been very fastidious TO
have been unable TO obtain a days pleas
ure at the resort.
ROCKY POINT.
Col. Harrington's Rocky Points many
natural charms never presented a strong
er appeal than yesterday. The cool din
ing hall on the waters edge was an ad-
mirable place I'm which 10 dine before
going the rounds Of the attractioks or
enjoying the ball game. Everything was
in full swing, and the throng OF visitors
was numbered well up In the thousands.
VANITY FAIR.
Vanity Fair had larger number than
on the opening day. Roy Knabenshue.
with his alrship, was the drawing card,
and a o'clock when the time came for
him TO attempt his fight thousands OF
pairs of eyes were directed toward him.
The wind prevented very high ascent.
but II was OF great interest to the people
even TO see the big machine arise from
the ground and successfully alight again.
Mr.. Knabenshue hopes TO be favored
with better weather conditions today. and
he says that he will make an ascension
some time between 3 and O'Clock this
afternoon.
There was enough doing at Vanity Fair
yesterday TO furnish amusement and re-
creation for any multitude that could
have gained access to the spacious
grounds Besides the free vaudeville show
and band concerts, there was plenty TO
see All the other attractions were well
patronized.
BOYDEN HEIGHTS.
Boyden Heights did a record-breaking
business yesterday. The shore dinner
was partaken of by many thousands. All
the attractions were running.
= Fields Point fed between 1900 and 1900
yesterday, according to the official count,
and IL Is safe TO say that everyone left
well satisfied with Col. Atwells efforts
In his or her behalf.