The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-31

1t Is probable from conservative stand
point that unless there is a new town
unless there Is high school there will be
no bonding OF the town.
- OLNEYvlLLE.
A jolly party comprising men from
nearly all the professional aud business
walks Of life participated yesterday in
the first annual clambake given by the
Grant Club nt Conimicut. Doctors for
got their patients, lawyers their clients,
tradesmen became oblivious of business
cares, the tonsorial artist laid down his
brush, and even che ubiquitous re-
porter disregarded the existence OF
his only visible means of support,
Almost 100 sat down to the dinner
which was served in elegant style. Prior
to the festivities, various sports were in
dulged in and to-day there are meanings
in all parts of PROVIDENCE aud Olney-
Vile. Stiff joints, rheumatic pains and
all che ills to which men, not accustomed
to any remarkable degree of exercise are
subject. are common. There were two
baseball games which for he time served
TO take the "kincks' out OF limbs that
have but acted in their normal capacity
for years, the reaction to come later. In
both games and on both sides, the only
gait OF the players. 1t was fun for the
spectators, the pony battery, Mernick and
McCreedy, one about 25 pounds and the
other about one half that weight being
comical makeup. The sprinting fol-
lowed.
LAWYER Fox was matched in three
heats owing to fouls, against f. III. Kirby,
journalist, In hundred yard dash, minus
the dash. In the first Kirby gained the
advantage by mis- facility to adapt him.
self to the situation, but it was decided
that they run again, the referee declaring
% I.-, l..s n
showed too many football propensities,
and another heat was ordered. The scratch
was toed, the pistol fired and they were
off, Kirby gained slight lead, but
watched his doughty antagonist About
twenty five yards from the finish, Fox,
bent on proclaiming his superiority to
the world, endeavored to tackle the ap-
parent winner who was on the alert AS
result of failure In his foul" designs,
Fox lost his balance and shot head fore
most, as King Kel would slide for the
plate, and the press prevailed over law
without litigation.
James McCurdy was then pitted against
a very much over-estimated opponent,
and fairly outclassed him in hundred
Yards. Dinner followed, and LAWYER
Ambrose Feeley proposed three cheers
for Russell Proctor. which were given,
with a striped tiger thrown in. On the
train homeward the trip was enlivened
ended most pleasant affair.
Adjourned Till Next Monday.
A meeting of the taxpayers of school
district No. Is was held at the Plain Farm
school house in Johnston last night, but
very little business was done owing to the
flag raising. A report was read by the
committee appointed to draw up plans
and make estimates for, new school.
1t called for an eight-room build
inn cOst S25 000 this ann fo
include the heating of the entire
structure and fencing without. Howard
Thornton presented an estimate for a
brick building. exclusive of heating and
fencing, to cost SCI ,S0O an extra sum of
about s2, 500 being required for these lat
ter. No action was taken on either, the
meeting adjourning till next Monday
evening.
Master Walter Robinson, one of Heffer-
mans hustling newboys, has gone to
Lowell on a two weeks visit.
The Democratic banner which was of ne
cessity taken down a short time ago, was
raised yesterday afternoon again without
RUMFORD.
Work on the water pipes Is being
pushed with vigor and the gang will soon
be at work on the main line.
1uO IrllIOuu ultu are al WOTh Oh tno
track between the depot and Cunning
hams crossing.
Miss Emma and Gertrude Tucklow are
the guests of Miss NJ Blanding Pearse.
The Union Grammar School was thor
oughly cleansed and swept yesterday and
the day before.
PAWTuxET.
Miss Hattie Burgess of New York city
is the guest of relatives here.
Mrs. Wilkie of Tiverton is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Mitchell, Of Main
street.
Frank Woodward of New Bedford is a
guest in town.
Mrs. Charles Collins of George street is
entertaining guests.
EAST GREENWICH.
The town council held its regular meet
ing last Monday with five members pres
ent. A number of petitions were acted
upon and small amount of probate busi-
ness was transacted.
A resolution was introduced and passed
report all arrests to the chief of police.
and requiring the chief to report them to
The council each month,
Daniel w. Tarbox was appointed bird
constable, and the hunters who have been
violating the laws will be compelled to
steer clear of this town.
WEXFORD.
A party OF thirty chartered the Wyona
at Saunderstown for sail to this village
last evening. Sealey's ice cream parlors
was the objective point.
The Wickfords will play against the
Woodbines OF Pawtucket Saturday after
noon.
Christopher Carpenter, night mail
agent on the N. Y, Il. & Il. road, is visit
ing relatives in this vicinity.