Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-27
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CITY NEWS.

There were five dodgers and three prisoners
at the police station last night.
The severe weather did not keep the Crspins
from their dance in Horticultural hall last night
1t was well attended.
In the municipal court yesterday morning,
Michael Casey got three months in the house OF
correction for drunkenness.
Yesterday was the severest day this winter
thus far. The old idea that it cannot snow
when it is very cold was shown to be talaclous
by the storm that went steadily on with the
mercury at zero.
The train from Boston last night was but a
few minutes late, but at two O'Clock the train
from the west, due at ten, had not arrived.
freight train was reported off the track at Roch-
dale.
The exhibition of Blacks electric light at the
hall of the young mems Christian association
was thnly attended last evening, on account of
other attractions. This interesting exhibition
will be open tonight at the same place.
AT meeting of the democratic city commit
tee, held at their headquarters, Thursday, Jan.
2Gth, the following resolution was unanimously
passed, and ordered to be printed in the daily
papers;
Resolved, that the democratic party cannot con-
sistenty act with the meeting called at Mechanics
hall for the purpose of nominating mayor for the
present municipal year, and we respectfully advise
all democrats not to aid in the election OF the
candidate nominated at said meeting.
The thirty-iourth anniversary of the wedding
of Mr.. and Mrs Lincoln Clapp, was celebrated
at their residence, on Plymouth street, Wednes-
day evening, by few of their relatives and
friends, who stepped in unexpectedly, and filled
their house with mirth and joyfulness. These
friends brought useful and valuable gifts; and
two sealed envelopes from friends at distance,
were handed to Mrs. Clapp, which contained
something valuable in Currency" Mr.. Clapp
made a suitable response. Refreshments and
pleasant conversation followed, and the evening
was spent in very delightful way.
The FRoHsINN INSTRUMENTATION
at the meeting in Mechanics hall last night was
reminded of the masquerade to take place this
evening, by the grotesque faces looking down
from the gallery fronts, which are decorated
with great care and taste. But we must not
"let on" about the curious things beforehand.
Those who are fortunate enough to possess one
of those droll tickets whereupon clown is
grinning most extravagantly, will spend most
entertaining evening in Mechanics hall. Tickets
will not be sold at the door, therefore must be
bought to-day. The concert by the Germania
band will begin at eight O'Clock, and the grand
entree will be made at nine.
THE DRUMMER Boy OF SHILoH.-The COM
mittee who have in charge the Drummer Boy"
have concluded to produce the play Monday and
Tuesday evenings of next week, to accommodate
many citizens who have not been able 10 obtain
seats during this week. Full arrangements
have been made to maintain the interest created
already, and the committee hope to be able to
afford all an opportunity of enjoying this truly
thrilling military drama. By reference to our
advertising columns it will be noticed that there
will also be performance on Saturday after
noon for the accommodation of children and
others. There were about two hundred present
from Uxbrdge and way stations last night, and
tonight about three hundred are coming from
Fitchburg way.