The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-18
PHENlx HAPPENINGS.
Dedication of Cranston's Third Vot-
ing District Station at fiskeville.

Fiskeville people have always justly en-
joyed a reputation for being among the
best residents of the valley. On Thursday
afternoon they further added to their
fame when they entertained the Town
Council of Cranston at dinner, and sub
sequently held interesting exercises in the
new voting station. The dinner was got
up and provided gratuitously by the resi-
dents of Fiskeville complimentary TO the
council. IL was given In the fire station,
where Mrs. Horace Baker. Mrs. Charles
Cornell and Mrs. Paris Johnson grace
fully presided The menu embraced a
turkey dinner, with dessert OF pastry and
fruit, coffee and cigars All of the council
were present except the president, James
A. Budlong, and there were other invited
guests prominent in the town.
After an hour spent at the table, where
much jollity reigned, the party adjourned
TO the new building, where the townspeo-
pie had assembled to listen to the exer-
cses.
William A. Taylor was chosen modera-
tor, and welcomed the guests The Rev.
b. b. Cottrell offered prayer Council
man +. II. Andrews spoke next, saying:
81 am placed to meet you here in our new
town hall. am perfectly satisfied with
our new building and trust you will be
SO. ] Judge the contractors Messrs
Tucker and Champlin, have done good
piece Ol WoTh W sum Oh
money. The cost of the building was
$1,000"
Councilman Field said, 81 want to
thank the people here for the fine enter
tainment they have given me. The com
mittee who have had the building of this
edifce in charge have done excelently in
giving us place well arranged and suit
able"
Councilman Arnold expressed himself
as Judging the new building in every way
complete and satisfactory II see,n said
he, you have excellent roads, paved
CUTTERS gravel sidewalks and street lights,
and consider your improvements far
superior To those made by the town in
Pawtuxet."
Mr.. Reeves, being called upon, made a
brief aud pertinent speech. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Latham. who said II came
TO inspect the new voting station, which |
find IN every way satisfactory, and which
am greatly surprised could be built for
81 100"
Mr.. Aborn of the Town Council, and
Senator j. Titus Andrews and Mr. Ross
and Phineas Conley spoke Interestingly
II. NJ. Coombs followed with thoughtful
addresses
President of the Council, James A. Bud
long, came INTO the hall at this time and
was received with great enthusiasm.
Messrs. A. 5. Havens, Thomas r. Till
inghast and Phineas Conley discussed the
towns public schools.
President James A. Budlong, X. w.
Andrews, Joseph B. Briggs, John Big
bee and Town Clerk Waterman re
sponded as their names were called in in
vitation 10 address the meeting.
The new voting station is on spacious
lot on the main street, just below the
Dearth place 1t is constructed of wood
3ON4O feet in dimension, with wing in
which are two cells, TO be used for n police
station. The finishings of the interior are
cherry, while the ceiling and side walls are
in white kalsomine.
There is no decrease in the prevailing
epdemic one physician made over 100
calls on Thursday.
Howard johnson, son of ex-Postmaster
johnson, lies very gravely i'll with typhoid
pneumonia.
Il. c. Capweh has sold to Joseph Gegeau
"a lot of land on Pleasant street, adjoiping
the residence of n. A Ssson, for 500.
Mons. Gegeau intends to build house on
the land the coming spring.
Joseph lie Mari has bought cottage
house ON Parker's Hill plat, from l.. G.
Capwell. paying 81, 200
The bridge at Arkwright is being inn
proved, the floor planks being relaid.
The sessions of public evening school
closed on Thursday night, when there was
most satisfactory entertainment by the
pupils.
A dancing party will be given i'm Music
hall, on Tuesday evening, Dec. -, when
Baker Brothers orchestra will furnish
music. Messrs. w. Il. Smith, w. H.
Snow, r. a. > Reoch and O.. B. Water
house Will be the reception committee.