The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-15
THE NEWS OF oLNEYvILLE.
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At the recent meeting of the Johnston
Council the sum of 1900 was appropri-
ated from the miscellaneous funds for
purpose Of equipping the Manton fire de-
partment with required apparatus Itnow
leaks out that in consequence considera-
bic dissatisfaction exists among the peo-
pie OF Thornton, who, simultaneous with
the organizing OF the above, formed a
similar body, and unsuccessfully applied
to the Council for aid.
They deserve to know why a reasonable
amount cannot be allowed them as it
was fully proven in the late Pocasset
Warp Mills fire. that department In the
town Is essential. The Rough and
the town proper, but are. of necessity.
very little use when run of three miles
must be made.
The British Hosiery fire company have,
through the aid of the mill owners been
able to secure enough hose, etc. to con-
gree.
The cricket games to be held at the
grounds near the pavilion will be used as
a revenue with which they propose TO pro-
cure truck and other accompanying
articles.
More Than Superficial Glimpse.
Harmony among the members Of the
Rough and Ready fire department of
Johnston does not seem to be- q predomi-
nant characteristic just now. There was
a meeting held Monday night. When
the matter of participating in the parade
July 4th was discussed, it was voted to
place it on the table till after the election
OF officers. II now transpires that very
different reason from the one assigned be-
fore fha ruQQtin0 VA a the
w. w. Fiske had been elected foreman,
they would have voted to q man TO attend
but in consequences of Mr.. Beane's cleo
tion, they voted not to take part, many
avowing that they would not assist at q
muster under his leadership.
A Dramatic Entertainment.
In spite of glowering skies and an i'm
minent storm, Irons Hall contained q
large audience last evening, dramatic
entertainment being given by the Red
Cross Society of the Church Of the Mes
slab, for the benefit of which it was held.
With the aid OF several of the Talma Club,
q very amusing program was arranged.
Bunker Hill Day.
Next Friday morning, on the Gas
train, Camp Steere, No. 10. Sons of Vet
erans, Of Olneyville., will start for Boston.
celebration. About thirty will attend in
uniform, the Abraham Lincoln Camp
No. 106, to meet them in that city. A
committee from that body visited Olney-
vile last week to confer with the local
camp. and arrangements were. completed.
Invited guests are Sergeant Holbrook,
Judge w. A. Phillips, James Davis and
William b. Colwell. 1t will be the only
organization of the S. of v. from Rhode
Island.
A Strawberry Festival
Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Harris avenue M. K. Church
a strawberry festival and entertainment
was held last evening at the chapel. j.
II. Rood, pastor contributed to the pleas
ure of the occasion by exhibiting series
of steEsepticon views.
Briefs.
The graduating exercises at the John
ston high school will be held next
Wednesday at the high school building.
The grammar school department will
hold theirs next Friday.
The annual outing-day Of the British
Hosiery Company's employees at Thorn
ton, ordinarily held on Decoration Day,
will take place July 4th this year.