The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-24
BRISTOL.

Frederick N. Fales, who was seriously
hurt several weeks ago, has % Tar re-
covered. as to be able TO be out.
The launching OF the cat boat Lorene'
from his boat house on Monday, was the
object OF many sight-seers, and many were
OF the opinion that In the condition IN
which she had been put, she would GER
tainly win on Memorial Day:
The inspection OF the Major James Ss p 3
by Past Col. Theodore A. Barton at
Grand Army Hall last evening. was n
very commendable affair, although GER
tain parts of the routine Of business was
of a private nature. The members OF the
G. A. r., who attended In body, pro-
claim It TO be in every particular well up
to the standard, and look upon Capt
John B. Newman as an honor TO the posi-
tion he holds.
The inspection was closely watched by
large number Of the members OF the Il.
A. X. and at its conclusion, speech max
made a stirring sheech which enthused
the members and guests. he compli-
mented the camp on the progress they
were making He was followed by Past
Capt. Pettis, Senior Past Capt. William
Gorham, Past Capt. Arthur B. Sphinx who
Capt. Thompson Of the Gen. A. 4. Burn
side Camp, No. 5, of Providence, and last
but not least was Adjt. Charles A. Bar
bour of Babbtt Post. who made q very
pleasing speech in behalf of the post and
eulogized the camp. A fine collation. was
served. Past Capt. Bush, with Messrs.
Andrews, Ingraham, Dunbar, Thayer and
Waldron were a committee to attend to
the wants Of the inner man and their
duties were well performed. Among
those present were Commander Morris
of Babbitt Post, Mr.. Philip, Brady and!
Capt. Thompson of Burnside Camp OF
Providence. Capt. Arthur Is. Sphinx
sang several solos aud were Joined in the
choruses by the entire camp, and the
evening entertainment was then con-
cluded.
The Rev. Mr.. Moxley, pastor of the
Baptist Church, left here on Monday
afternoon TO attend a convention 10 DC
held during the week In Philadelphia. =
The sudden death OF Mrs. Mary j.
Brennan has cast shade OF gloom
| throughout the entire town.
A special program will be rendered al
| st. Michael Church next Sunday evening
The occasion being the visit Of Babbit'
| Post, q. A. X. TO the church.
The assessors of taxes held meeting
| in the Memorial building on Monday and
| organized for duties.
The Naval Reserve Torpedo company
having received an invitation from the
| City OF Newport TO attend their annual
election and participate in their celebra
| ton, as yet the invite has not beer
| accepted, although they are daily expect
ing to be ordered there by the governor.
The Fourth of July committee held
| meeting on Monday evening at the Memo
| rial Hall, the committee have engaged
the Middleboro brass band for the Fourth
| of July exercises.
John Shepard took from his traps thil
| morning a sight worth looking at. A
| large number of shad, several hundred
pounds of large tautog and about ont
hundred pounds of fine squitige: -.
/ The Rebekah Lodge of Bristol, vii
hold a past and present supper in Ode
| Fellows Hall on Wednesday, May %
from to 10 o'clock p. NJ, at which baket
beans, cold meats, salads, coffee, tea, cake
| ice cream, confectionery and fancy articles
| will be sold.
The Bristol Train Of Artillery have &C
cepted an invitation to attend the !awr
party which is to be given by the Ma]o
| James 4. DE Wolf Camp, Sons OF Veter
ans, No. 8, the first of June.
At anchor in the harbor, schooner Here
waiting orders.