The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-22
NEWS OF 0LNEYVILLE.
The Fifteenth Anniversary Of the
Rev. Thomas Grace's Ordination.
A VERY LIVELY RUNAWAY.
A Peculiar Case of the "Grip"-The .Jni-
versity Extension Course and the Sub
Jects IL is Discussing.

Yesterday marked the fifteenth anniver-
sary of the Rev Thomas Grace's ordina-
tion to the priesthood, and the event was
celebrated in befltting style at the church,
school and residence Of st. Mary's on
Broadway. At 8 o'clock in the morning
a mass of thanksgiving was celebrated by
the pastor in the church, at which all the
schoolehildren were present, the choir,
composed of young ladies from the Con-
vent of Notre Dame, on Baker avenue,
rendering appropriate hymns. The bene-
diction followed, Immediately after which
a reception was rendered to the reverend
gentleman by the children of the Paro-
chial School on Barton street. The great
est treat was, however, postponed till the
afternoon, and was given by the young
lady students under the direction of Sis
ter Paula. the able and jealous supe-
rioress of the convent. IL was delight
full entertainment, prepared with the ut
most care, both teachers and participants
doing their utmost to give due honor to
their pastor, and TO properly celebrate the
occasion of his feast.
The Program.
Opening, (piano) Alice McShone, Lille
Farrell, Maggie Collins, Mamie Walsh;
address of salutation, Mrs j. McKenna;
duet, Miss McShone and Louise Mcneil;
address, Maggie McGrath; piano, Misses
McShone, Farrell, Collins and Walsh.
This was terminated by French play, the
cast comprising eighteen young people of
the convent, the whole being rendered in a
very pretty manner. A presentation then
took place of fifteen baskets of roses.
emblematical of the same number Of years
which have elapsed since the priest re-
ceived the consecrating sacrament.
The affair concluded with the blessing
OF the pastor.
Runaway.
Last evening, about 7:30 o'clock, Samuel
Cushman, living on Union avenue in
Johnston, had narrow escape from seri-
GUS injuries, his horse running away and
dragging him considerable distance. He
was just getting into the team on Olney-
Vile square when the horse started of his
own free will at high rate of speed. Cush-
man thereupon grabbed the reins, his foot
in the meantime slipping causing him to
fall and TO save himself he clutched at the
shaft, hanging to IL till near Windsor
street. Here he dropped of, injuring his
hand very badly and cutting his face up
considerably. He was also badly shaken
up i'm consequence of the fall. The team
was captured above the railroad on Plain
field street, by young man aud taken to
the barn. No damage was done to the
wagon.
la Grippe.
About 8 o'clock last evening a woman
was seen standing outside the store of
John O'Connell, on High street, and the
proprietor having his attention called to
her, determined to watch her. 1t was,
however, a very busy time just then, many
holiday buyers being in the store, keeping
him busy and causing him to forget the
object of his watchful care. After the
rush had somewhat abated, he bethought
himself of the woman, and when he went
to look for her again she had evaporated,
and with her nice new hand bag which
had been left outside. Nothing has as yet
been heard from her.
A special meeting of the Y. NJ. L. and s.
Club will be held Friday afternoon at
their rooms on High street.
The subject discussed at the University
Extension course last night by Prof
Langdon was the poetical works of Keats,
Shelley and Byron. Their lives were
briefly dwelt on also.
John Crompton, man employed on the
Delaine street sewer, had the index finger
of his left hand badly crushed between
two stones this morning.
The wires are being strung for the light
ing of Manton by electricity.
The Business Mems Association will
meet to night at their room in Irons
block Several interesting questions are
expected to be brought up for discussion
The electing and spur track committees
will submit reports.
A man living on Johnston street in
Johnston, is said to have shot his horse, a
valuable animal, in a fit of rage, yester-
day afternoon. He became angered at
his sons disobeying his orders, not to
drive fast, and on the boys return killed
the horse without further ado.
Clothesline thieves operated very sue
cessfully last night in two places, stealing
from yard on Hudson street a pair of
lace curtains belonging to Mrs. Kelly,
who had left her washing ont The other
theft was from line at 30 Willow street,
in the same vicinity, n number of pieces of
underwear disappearing. They were the
property of Mrs. William Flaherty, who
lives at that number. The police were in
formed this morning and are looking the