Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-11-22
GGurtester 9ailp Spp.
CITY NEWS.

'-N''-''i icy wv 'eALuNN at +ftVf was etblNA
from the buggy of Mr.. W f. Allen while it was
standing on Foster street, last evening.
Sneak thieves are becoming common about
town. Three overcoats were stolen from the
boarding house No. IS Irving street, yesterday.
O. S. Fowler announces in our advertising
columns this morning, lecture to ladies only,
at 1-2 O'Clock this afternoon, and one to gen.
tlcmen in the evening.
The top Of one of the freight cars that passed
through tins city over the Boston s Albany
railroad yesterday morning, was covered with
snow to the depth of several inches.
The Norwich and Worcester railroad company
will sell tickets at reduced rates along their line
of road to-day, to those wishing to visit Boston.
The return tickets will be good on Saturday.
No, 3i2 was the number of the lucky ticket
that drew the house lot at the Catholic institute
last evening. The holder of the ticket is Rev.
P. L. Quailie, of Turner Falls, Mass.
The call for republican caucuses to make
nominations for the municipal election appears
this morning. The caucuses are to be held next
Tuesday evening, and ought to be largely at
tended.
lamp tipped over into lot of loose straw
in the basement of the store occupied by f. A.
Warren, was the cause of the fire alarm from
box No. 81 at seven o'clock last evening. The
damage was rining.
Edwin Booth is announced to appear as Shy
lock, in Shakspearc's grand play Of the Mer-
chant Of Venice, and Petruchio, in the comedy
Of tanning the Snrew, at Music hall next Friday
evening.
A man named Murphy, living in Auburn, was
thrown from wagon on Front street yesterday
morning, striking his head against a curbstone.
lie was msenSible for some lime but sustained
no serious injury.
Enoch Hill, an cmploye in the Washburn s.
Mocn wire works, was painfully injured yester-
day morning, by running a half inch steel wire
through his left leg, half way between the knee
and the hip. The wire passed behind the bore
and in close contact to the large blood vessels.
The Odd Fellows of this city have rendered
to their Boston brethren S1O.75 for the relief of
members Of the fraternity and their families
who suffered by the fire. The amount was the
uneNpcndcd part Of the sum raised last year for
the sufferers in the northwest
The united coach drivers association had a
very pleasant party in horticultural hall, last
N'NutbSJ Ol liN ONNdNlOu VI lltlI Illsl annual
bail. Barnard & Richardson's band furnished
the music, and the supper was served at the Bay
State house.
The present number of Harpers Weekly is the
best ono issued since the political campaign be-
gan. Besides carefully prepared views of the
Boston ruins, there arc several excellent pic
lures suggested by the approach of Thanks
giving. Ilarper's Magazine for December has
also come, and may be found at Holland S.
The man who was found in Woods square on
Wednesday evening, intoxicated, and badly
bruised and cut about the face and head, was
taken to the city hospital yesterday morning
He gave his name as Patrick DoIan, and said
the last that he remembers was, that he was in
a French house in ''ihe meadows" The officers
have failed to discover the location, and 50 the
cause Of the assault is still in doubt.
II. c, MaScrolt of this city, agent for Clark,
Sawyer Co., was thrown between the wheels
of carriage az Saundersyle, Wednesday, and
narrowly escaped serious injury. As the horse
started, Mr.. Mascrolt caught hold Of one of the
wheels, thereby checking the speed of the ami
nal until he could be secured, fortunately cs.
Gaping with Il few severe bruises received by
being dragged over the ground.
CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT.-WIGLIAMs, J. |
Thursday, Nor. 21.-.rhe case of Patrick Don
nelly, arrested for an assault upon his wife, was
continued until she could be obtained as a wit
ness.
Sarah Gooheart, detected peddng without
"a license, was fined $50 and costs, which she
paid
Catherine Day, for assault and battery, paid |
a fine OF $40 and costs.
Joseph N. Sampson, for a second offence of |
drunkenness, was sent to tie house of correction
for two mouths; and James Wessou, similarly |
charged was let off on the payment of a fine of |
S. and costs.
Philip McCue and Charles 0'Nel were fined |
S. and costs each, and Gurdon B. Richardson, |
James McDermott and Patrick Heron were fined |
So aud costs each for drunkenness. Heron was |
committed, the others paid
PosTroSED.-The lecture upon "Eloquence |
and Orators" by Hon. Daniel Dougherty, of |
Philadelphia, announced for last evening in the |
Mechanics course, was postponed on account of |
the receipt Of a telegram announcing the illness
u
ton of his ecture in Providence, Tuesday eve |
ming, although unwell, which is spoken of by
the Journal as follows; "Upon his appearance
he stated that he was not in condition to APP
pear at all, as he was suffering from illness, and
it was doubtful if he would be able to deliver his
lecture And though he was obliged to dispense |
with several impersonatons, to the regret of |
the audience, all felt gratfed with what they |
did get and were earnest to hear him again I'M |
der more favorable circumstances The com. |
mittee hope that they will be able to announce |
an early date for his appearance in this city.
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CONCERT TO-NIGHT,-The Won Weber quar-
tctte of New York will give an excellent concert
at Mechanics hall this evening. The quality of
their music is known and appreciated here
Neither is Mrs. j. W. Weston of Boston a
stranger. Our concert goers are always glad to
hear her fine soprano voice. Pretty Mrs. Segun
OF the Pdrcpa troupe, who so captured her audi
ence by her delightful operate singing in Me
chanics hall once, will find herself among friends
at once. OF Miss Matilda TOedts triumph as a
yiolinlst we have all heard She is praised very
highly by competent critics. The following
choice programme is offered:
!. Evening Twilight Hatton, by the Won Wobor
quartette.
Q Apart written expressly for Mrs seguinlbv ] r
Thomas, sung by Mrs Zelda Harrison serum
B. Souvenir de Mozart, tvioinl Alard, by Miss Ma. |
tda HOedt.
4. Strike the Tyre, English glee) T Cooke. by the
Won Weber quartette.
8. who's at My Window" Osborne sung by Mrs
j w Weston. - A''
6. Beauties lave You Seen Toypu five mart
gee) Evans, by Mrs Seguin and Won Weber
quurlete.
:. BY Ceia's Arbour, English glee) Horslev nv
the Won Weber quartette.
8. YeOman's Wedding Song, Prince Poniatowski |
sung by VIM H Beckett.
9. HE Thee ShallOp, by kucken, sung by Mrs Wes.
ton and Won Weber quarlette
10. MeSsina, Campana, sung by Mrs Seguin.
II. Fantasia brilliant, tviolinll Hauman, by Miss
TOedt
70. serenade, by Abt, by the Won Weber quartette.
A New PARsONAGE.-The Methodists of
Webster square, having completed their new
parsonage, formally opened it last evening
with appropriate religious services and held in
connection with the dedication festival to raise
money to furnish fhe house. The new parson.
ace is handsome two-sory wooden building,
on lot owned by the society, adjoining the
church. Its 80 feet long by % wide, with an
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