The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-04-28
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new house on Laban street.
The Business Mems Association expect
to secure permanent quarters at an early
date.
There is some complaint that the clock
on Dyers' Opera House don't keep the
correct time.
The barn belonging to Mr.. j. L. Pettis
on Pettis avenue is being altered iuio
dwelling house.
Miss NJ. Josie Harris. Of Georgiaville,
has besn visiting at Mr.. W. d. Harris on
Rocky 4ill Road.
Jacob Dakin upon his petition was
msde citizen Of the United States at the
Court of Common Pleas. Monday.
A Mikado Ball under the auspices Of
the Union Dramatic Club will take place
in Dyers' Opera House, Tuesday evening,
May LIST.
Artor Day will be fttingly observed
by the pupils of the Johnston schools by
the planting Of trees. with appropriate
exercises.
Mr.. James Pierce, formerly Superinten-
dent Of the Waterman cotton mill. but
now Of Williamantic, Conn, was in town
last Saturday.
Miss Mary NJ. Fske, a pupil of the
Johnston High School, has been engaged
for the coming two months to teach school
at Sterling, Conn.
The Ladies' Aid Society will give
May breakfast" at their hall on Bowen
street next Tuesday fom to 8 II. IN.
Breakfast % cents.
The widow OF the late Walter B. Proc
ter died at her residence on Willow
street Sunday night. The funeral SER
vices were held Wednesday.
The concert and social of Loyal Bud
of Hope Lodge, NJ. L., L. o. o. +. which
occurs in Irons Hall this friday eve
ming promises to be n pleasant affair.
Mr.. A. Bainton. the dealer in musical
instruments on Manton avenue, is a
correct judge of the merits ofths different
kinds Of pianos and organs, and inexpe-
rienced buyers can rely on his good
judgment.
Olneyville has now night lunch team.
A local wag remarked Saturday evening
that the lunch team was the result of the
Business Mems Association in their efforts
to place the village on footing with our
down town neighbors.
Mr.. p. Riley. former resident of this
place, and who lost one of his arms at the
Riverside Mills several years ago, was ia
town the past week. Mr.. Riley is now
an employe of the Old Colony railroad
and resides in Taunton, Mass.
A new and attractiyely painted bakers
wagon belonging to Mr.. Julius Webb,
the enterprising Hig.i street baker, made
its appearance on the street this week.
The vehicle is painted in harmonizing
colors and s ornamented in an attractive
style.
The Fife and Drum Band of the o. T..
C's. is receiving many out Of town en-
gagements, which speaks well for the
band In recent parade at Pascosg
the local paper of the latter place called
them the Emmett Cadet Fife and Drum
Band, the latter is an unknown organi-
zation.
Afer the success Of last season of the
Lawn Party on Valley street, many oi
our amusements seekers will learn TN
doubtedly with regret that the owners OF
the property have decided not to let the
grounds the coming season, but will
pasture cows. etc, ON the land which was
the scene of much enjoyment last summer.
Andrews avenue is receiving a most
needed Improvement under the direction
of Hig hway Commissioner Walch. A
neat and stout railing Is about TO be plac-
eel on the enbankment which is wise
step as it will prevent teams from run
nlng of the bank. When the work in
completed II Will relieve Plainheld street
Of a great part of the heavy teaming, as
the drivers Of heavy loaded vehicles ike
10 avoid the car tracks.
The surprise party in honor Of Samuel
Groves birthday was successful in every
way but the surprise. 1t was Monday even
lng and about hfty of MIR. Groves frisnds
gathered AT has residence ON Rye streei
aud preceded to make themselves a.
home. The evening Was spent IN dancing
and Whist and everybody had a tirst-rate
time. The music was excellent and the
supper tine. The party broke up about
IL 80 n. III. wishing the genial host
mALy happy returns Of the day,
"The Mikado" was produced at Odd
Fellows Hail last evening before a fair
audience by the Union Opera Company.
No praise is necessary 10 convince those
who were present of the excellence Of the
entire performance. The scenery anu
costumes were pleasing to the eye, while
the fine music and brilliant rendering Of
every part brought forth alternate peals
Of laughter and rounds Of applause.
The Flowers that Gloom in the Spring
WAS sung in a manner that produced a
hearty triple encore. Should the mana