The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-18
NEWS OF OLNEYVILLE.
Yesterdays Msetng of the Temper
ance Cadets.
TIE OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Engrossed Resolutions to tho Retiring
Treasurer-The Burial of Patrick Hef-
fernan-The Hatchet To Fail Again.

The Olneyville Temperance Cadets met
in their armory yesterday afternoon and
installed the officers elected two weeks
ago, ex-President Redfern introducing
his successor, Robert Connors, who then
presided.
A short business session followed, three
members being admitted, and eight propo-
sitions laid on the table for consideration.
The apparatus committe, who have charge
of the exhibitions which are given
monthly, reported that they would have
the necessary talent engaged aud the ar
rangements made TO hold another spar
ring exhibition Feb.
A collation. was then served. and
everything went off pleasantly. There
were rendered some very agreeable vocal
selections by members "The Sherih's
Sale" by Thomas j. Quinn; THE Knot of
Blue and Gray" by Thomas Cook, and
"The Picture That Was Turned Toward
the WALL" by Robert Connors, receiving
each its due measure of applause. A
violin solo by Felix Leonard was tho
roughly appreciated as was also the flute
solo of James Drury. A notable feature
of the meeting was the presentation OF a
set of resolutions, made in consequence of
the resignation of the able and popular
treasurer, j. II. Hunt, thanking him for
his service in advancing the interests of
the organization.
The resolutions are on exhibition at j.
4. RusselPs on High street.
The Burial of Respected Citizen.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Pat
rick Heffernan, an old and respected citi-
zen of Johnston, took place from St.
Mary's Church. Broadway, the remains
being conveyed TO St. Francis cemetery,
Pawtucket, for burial. He had been sick
but short time, although previously
troubled with the same disease, bron-
chitis, of which he died last Friday, at his
home, Al Windsor street. He was about
So years of age and had been in business
long time in Olneyville, having been
known and respected by all. A wife and
four children are left to mourn his loss.
The Pruning Hatchet to Fall Again.
1t has come from reliable authority
that this week will see another reducing
of the number of teachers at the evening
schools. The number has been so great,
and the rooms occupied so many, that the
sum appropriated has dwindled down TO
very small amount, in comparison to the
expense. In order, therefore, to maintain
the schools for a term of fourteen weeks, a
thinning out of the teachers will be neces-
sary. At the departments in this district,
including Olneyville. Mount Pleasant
and Manton it is expected that two or
the attendance, however being far ahead
of that of the same time last yearrepea
with the increase in teachers.
Briefs.
At the Young Mems Republican Club
rooms last evening concert was given by
the members to a few friends who gathered
there and greatly enjoyed the program.
Ii consisted OF musical selections, all of
which were rendered in delightful man
ner. The club contains some excellent
talent for such entertainments. These
same socials are held quite frequently,
very often with the aid OF members of the
theatrical companies playing in the city.
In the District Court this morning the
case of James and Rodney Nichols for
assault on William Merritt was tried and
the defendants found not guilty. Lawyer
Bassett appeared for Merritt and Bean
for the defendants.
An alarm was rung in from box 372 cor
ner High and Perry streets from n small
blaze in the second story of the dwelling
house 910 High street. The fire originated
in clothes press where lighted match
had accidentally been dropped. The dam
age was inconsiderable.