The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-18
NEWS OF OLNEYVILLE.
The Johnston Lodge of Knights Of
Pythias Social.
SONS OF VETERANS SOCIAL.
Election OF Ofioers by knights OF the
Mystic Chain-An Address by Judge
Phillips at Pawtucket General News
of OlneyVille and Johnston.

As pleasureable social as one would
wish TO attend was held last night at Odd
Fellows Hall, Plainield street, by the
Knights of Pythas Of Johnston. 1t was
the occasion Of the celebration OF the third
anniversary of the lodge. The affair ended
with social dance, aud music being fur
nished 10y Tupper's Orchestra, Prof. Tup-
per leader The program in full was as
follows: Overture by orchestra address
of welcome by G. c., II. o. Martin Spy
thanism" by Charles Lee: reading,
"Christmas at the Poor House, Aunie
Scrutton iiough solo, spanish Echo
Song" Miss Annie MOulton selection by
orchestra reading, "The Parsons Wife,
Mrs. Hough; piano duet, Miss Hirst and
Prof Tupper.
Camp ". H. p. Steere Sons of vete-
rams. held the second OF their series of
socials in Irons Hall last night, and those
present made the most OF the enjoyable
time, which this organization always
Affords on such occasions The whole
body dressed in uniform, was present, and
prese lted tine appearance. Music was
furnished by the Alpine Orchestra. Gen
eral floor director, Capt. w II. Thompson;
aids, Lieut.. j. II. Redfern Lieut.. j. r.
Wickes committee of arrangements
Mark Prcmo, Fred Wickes, Walter Law
ton, Charles Phillipc, John Il. Redferp,
Everett Nicholas
Mrs. Lucy Harris. mother Of Andrew
Harris, died at ! T.. NJ. at her residence on
Laban street, of pneumonia, the result of
an attack Of In grippe She was mem
ber Of the Plainheld Street Free Baptist
Church.
The funeral will take place from the
above church tomorrow, j. j. Parsons,
rector, officiating
The same illness, pneumonia, super
induced by the same cause, la grippe,
took Jason Holmes off also. He was like
wise in his 69th year, and n member OF the
same church. He had lived in Johnston
only two years however, having come
from the city. However he had "A host of
friends who mourn his loss most deeply.
Election of Officers.
The Ancient Order of the knights OF the
Mystic Chain held n largely attended
meeting last night at Narragansett hall
and elected the following officers: Chap
lain, w. H. Oliver; >. X. c., George
Clark v 5. h. g., Edward Kitchenman
first lieutenant, David smith; chief of
stall Fred Smith; assistant, Scott Black
wood treasurer, Samuel II. Smith +. >,
Edward Cocroft: X. S., William Renton
A. x. $, John Hitchins; /. G., John w.
smith o. e., James Dolbey; L., III. Car
michael
Court Notes.
John Hughes last night entered a COM
Johnston, Tor assault with bare knuckles.
Officer Moan arrested Thomas Immediate
ly, and he was tried at the Eighth District
Court on the above charge, for which he
was fined s. and costs He settled. The
attack was the result Of feud long exist
ing between the two men.
sprained His Wrist.
While Judge w. A. Phillips, of John
ston was returning last night from Paw
tucket, after delivering an address. he
struck his foot against some obstruction
on the sidewalk of Exchange street, causs
ing him 90 fall heavily to the ground. In
his efforts TO save his face from injury,
his right hand was badly sprained. He
also cut his right knee badly, running his
clothing completely.
Briefs.
Judge w. a. Phillips last night, in re-
sponse to an invitation from Hon. III. r..
dress at that place before "a registration
meeting held there. lie has also received
a second invitation TO lecture at similar
affair the 2st.
Messrs. John McGarty and Luke Cav
anagh, prominent young men OF Olney-
ville visited the Manton and Olneyville
schools last evening, and expressed them
selves highly pleased with the state of af
fairs existing in the several districts.
Prior TO the closing Of the evening
school at Manton for the holidays an en-
tertainment viii be given tonight, by the
pupils and teachers IL has been arranged
for with extreme care, and something
very fine is expected.
The schools of Johnston close this even
ing until the 2Sth of the month.