Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-13
G djWllOrtester Daily SPY.
CITY NEWS.

CITY NEWS.
The latest Harper's Weekly, a good number,
with supplement and excellent pictures, is on
Hollands counter in the post office building.
Trouble in the water pipes on Pleasant street
during the past two days has finally resulted in
stopping the supply of water to several houses
on the north side
Lake Quinsigamoud is now covered with ice
for the first time this season. Salisbury pond
has also CONCEALED under the chilling embraces
OF Jack Frost.
The members of the Worcester Temple Of
Honorarc TO receive visit on Tuesday evening
from their brethren of the Unity Temple OF
Providence.
Oliver Doud Byron, with the well known COM
eian C. 7. Parsloc, and his pupil, little Snilfen,
will appear at the theatre this evening in the
familiar play, "Acrcss the Continent"
The Richings opera troupe, comprising a
number of distinguished artists offer a choice
programme Of musical gems at Mechanics hall
this evening.
The social assembly at the Anthropological
rooms, which was to have taken place this even
ING, has been postponed until next Friday eve
ming.
The first number of "Our Paper" a neatly
printed eight page monthly, issued by the
young mems Christian association, has made its
appearance.
The New England association OF Superintend-
onls CT public schools holds its semi-annual
meeting at the High school house in this city
Thursday morning, Dee. 9th, preliminary to
which begins IN the afternoon.
The festivals given by the ladies of Grace
church are always attractive, and the one last
evening was no exception. The attendance was
large, the tables were literally patronized, and
all appeared to enjoy themselves
The Worcester Hodge |. o. o. +. have made
up purse for the little daughter of Mr. John
Lord, who was so badly injured by being run
over by the cars. Several Others have also con-
tributcd to the fund for the benefit Of the SUI
fcrer.
Two new water tanks have been put in at the
Norwich and Worcester engine house. On
cleaning out the old ones yesterday nearly a
bushel of little pouts and sinners, from the
Leicester reservoir, were found
a mass of clouds, heavily laden with snow,
hung around overhead all day yesterday, but
becoming disguised at the continued cold wealth
er cleared away carly in the evening, leaving q
clear sky.
A darkey stole bottle of VINE from Me.
chanic street saloon keeper yesterday afternoon,
but was overhaued before he reached til, door.
After getting down on his marrow bones and
making all sorts Of impracticabe promises, he
was allowed to depart in peace
Robert Laird Coyer having Cancelled all his
lecture engagements for the season, the Lyceum
committee have engaged Prof. L. r. Morse OF
Salem to ill his place in their course. Prof
Morse will lecture on the Darwinian Theory,
Illustrating his remarks by blackboard draw
ings.
The three boys found in the car at Washing
ton square recently are evidently bard cases,
but nothing definite has yet been ascertained
about them, They have claimed residences in
several places since being arrested, and one of
them has acknowledged that he has been in Jail
at Bridgeport for term of thirty days. The
WestbOro' reform school win probably be their
future residence.