Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-29
GWurtester 9aiIp gpp.
CITY NEWS,

The BARRIERS OF the city are trying to enter into
an agreement to close their shops on Sundays
A Greeley land Brown flag is to be raised in
front of the democratic headquarters, probably
on Saturday evening.
At one o'clock, Mr.. Abbott will sell in Prince
ton Mr. John Brooks entire herd of Jersey cat
tie.
Mr. &C. Howard, in her great character of
Topsy, in Uncle Toms Cabin, will be the at
traction at Music hall this evening.
A full report of the republican state conven-
ton will be found on the second page of this
paper
At the weekly meeting of the Horticultural
society this afternoon, premiums are offered for
apples, pears and vegetables.
There will be a musical entertainment in 1ay-
lor's hall this evening, for the benefit of the A.
NJ f. church. Major Johnson's drum corps and
J. H. Johnsons glee club will be present.
The boat races at Lake Quinsigamond this
afternoon will begin about one o'clock. Three
contests are to take place, and there is promise
of a lively time.
G. Henry Whitcomb & Co. have recently pur-
chased from Hon. Stephen Salisbury 1920
square feet of land, extending from Prescott to
Salisbury street, where they propose to erect
an envelope factory
The Greeley and Brown men are TO have a
flag raising at Webster square tomorrow eve
ming. Speakers and band of music have been
engaged and arrangements will be made by
which the vicinity will be Illuminated.
The colOred voters held another enthusiastic
meeting in Taylor's hall last evening, and a
lively discussion of the political issues of the
day was participated in by nearly every one
present Although they will not attend the
meeting in Boston in a body, large number of
them Signifcd their intention 10 be present
A little son of Peter McKenna fell from
second story window of house on Lafayette
street, yesterday afternoon, receiving severe
injuries to his spine and badly cutting his head
The alarm of fire from box No. 81, at halfpast
eleven o'clock yesterday morning, was caused
by the discovery Of fire in the house owned by
Sibley Putnam and occupied by J. and S. Bri-
erly, on the corner of Ward and Grant streets.
The damage to the building was small and will
he covered by insurance.
A Grant and Wilson flag is to be raised across
Main street, between Thomas and School
streets. subscription paper, for the purpose
of obtaining funds to defray expenses, was start
ed yesterday, and during the day enough
money was subscribed to ensure the success of
the movement.
A movement is on foot for the establishment
of a shooting association in this city 1t is pro-
posed to construct a large brick wall, upon
which the targets are to be placed in the north
west corner of the driving park, and TO build a
shed where the accoutrements of members of
the club can be kept within the enclosure thus
affordng conveuiences to all who wish to amuse
themselves with target shooting.
The Grant and Wilson battalion of tanners
held a meeting at their headquarters in Cromp-
toms block, last evening, for the purpose of per-
fecting an organization, and elected Robert H.
Chamberlain as commander committee con-
sisting of NJ. II. Lowe, John W. Hadley, Charles
II. Peck, James F. Meach, and ]. b. Lamb was
appointed, and will meet this evening at the
same place, for the purpose of appointing Off
GERS for the different companies
The DIRECTORS of the Free Public library
have adopted the following resolutios nupon the
death of George Jacques:
Resolved, that the directors of the free public Ii
brary with solemn feeling inscribe on their records
that their respected associate, George Jaques Esq
ded on the 24th INST. at tine age of hfty-sx years
six months and six days
Resolved, that this event terminates at its begin
ming an Official service, for which Mr.. Jacques was
wei hted by his taste and his reading, that prom
1sed usefulness to the city and agreeable assoc-
ate TO the members of this board; and we share in
the general regret that the city is deprived of the
generosity toprovide help for human infrmity and
the aithfulness in public duty, especially in regard
to education that marked the life of our friend and
now remain for our gratitude and example.
Resolved that the members of this board will at
tend the funeral of their honored associate.
Resolved that a copy of these resolutions shall
be delivered to the family of Mr. Jaques.