The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-01-28
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riny Eighth Annual Hall of tn. Detecting
society,

Ii is without doubt that one of the
most social events looked forward to hy
| the residents Of this section OF the State
is the annual ball of the Fruit Hill
Detecting Society, and their an,icpaiions
were fully realized nj the 5sth animal
social aud ball which was held Thursday
evening in liolden's Hall, Tn, grand
march. in which tifty couples led 10y Mr..
W. W. Whipple and wife, participated
began shortly after . o'clock aud as th.
merry party went through the evolutions
of the march II presented pretty scene
TO the spectators. the brilliant and fash
ionahle costumes of the ladies giving a
charming effect. Following the grand
march the dcvotees of terpsichore, who
10y this time had been augmented 90 two
hundred persons 10y late arrivals. danced
through eleven numbers of well
arranged order of dances to the unex-
cellcd and inspiring strains of Baker
Bros orchestra, of Providence. Al the
conclusion of dance No. | | an intermission
march was in order. and all marched
upstairs 10 the large dining room over
the hall, whore a tempting feast had
been arranged 10y the princes of caterers,
Messrs. Gelb a Mohn The party did
ample justice to the spread which COM
priscd all the delicacics of the searon.
The menu cards for the occasion were
very neat and attractive. supper over,
the ladies and their escorts proceeded To-
the lance hall again where the remaining
eleven numbers oh the order Of dances
were mrrriy tripped through. II was
with much regret that the Soldiers JOY
was so quickly reached, and M Old Sol
was pccping over the Eastern hills the
participants Of the 5Sth annual ball
reluctantly retired to their respcctivc
homes. with the best wishes for the
success of the society and a return of
similar event In the near future. The
brilliant success ot the social IL mainly
due to the committee Of arrangements.
Mcssrs. Charles A. Cbickcring. Judge W.
A. PhililpR and W. W. whipple, who
are certainly entitled 10 much credit in
spnring no pains 10 make the 5sth annual
one Of the most notable IN the annals of
the society. The duties Of general floor
director were efficiently performed by
the irrcpressible Charles Chiokering who
had ms fioor manager Mr.. W. W Whip.
pie. Both Of the above gentlemen were
ably assisted by the following corps of
aidsi Representative Charles Cozzcns;
ex-Deputy SbcriGs O. q. Goodell Byron
II. Arnold and Albert G. Johnson; Coun-
Gilman George r. Bcane. Dr. II. B Eddy,
'ex Councilman Henry O. Martin, Messrs.
Frank A. Irons. w. l., Whipple, Geor se
w White Jr.. John A. Waterman, H., T..
Luther, Walter I Barnes, j. +. Kenyon.
Albert o. Coates, VIM. II. Arnold. George
Cozzens, Jas Barnes. Horace u. Martin.
Walter &. keut, X. X. Atwood and N. IL.
Harris.
Two Of Mr. Patrick Grimley's little chill.
dren are very III with the measles, which
with scarlet fever seems quite prevalent
in this vicinity.
Anchor Lodge o. q. y. held n well
attended aud spirited meeting last Mon
day evening One candidate was intiat-
ed. The members ofthe lodge are work
ing hard 20 add nccepsions 10 their mem
bership roll. The lodge will soon begin
degree work.
One Of the most enjoyable select socials
that has been held in tLis vicinity for the
season was given in Iiolden's Hall last
Wednesday evening by the Adclphi Guild
connected with ~. Peters church, dane
iug was indulged in until n late hour 10
the music II Bakers Brothers orchestra
Of Providence.
Mr.. Harry J.. swiudella, the popular
druggist of this place, has announced his
intention Of becoming a Benedict. and on
Thur.day next will lead well known
young lady of Smiths Hill 10 the hymeni.
al altar. SIR Swindells' host ofiriends
wish him success IN his matrimonial
venture.
The entertainment and social held in
Ilolden's Hall, Friday evening Of last
week for the benefit Of the Gina Mar
Bros. was largely attended. A large hort
Of talent were present ard gave very
good entertainment at the conclusion Of
which the seats were cleared from the
hall aud dancing was IN order until the
early hours ~ morning.