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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14

The latest play from the pen Of III. c. De
Mile. 1.-The Lost Paradise will be pre-
sented at the Providence Opera House next
week by Charles Frohman's Boston Stock
Company. The scenery used during the
Boston success will he brought to this
city, aud theatre-goers who have been
DENYING themselves through the season Of
Len viii have for their entertainment a
co ;edy and a company seldom surpassed
by the many that visit US.
Mr.. Potter Of Texas" gives away to
Opera House tonight. IL has a story in
which are many laughable lines and
queer conceits. and in nearly every in
STANCE the author offers some palliating
excuse for the introduction Of the music
and specialties. The chrSacters assumed
by the company are excellent delinea-
tions OF various farce-comeiy types, aad
the little dancer, Baby Lou, has proved to
be u great card. or the new songs In the
piece those most highly common led are
the tinkers' chorus from robin Hood"
and Mr.. Days medley. The skirt dane
ing by the quartet of pretty girls Is said
10 be ~charmingl, graceful.
The mciodrama, ASLEEP on the
Switch" will be the Offering at Lothrop's
Museum tomorrow afternoon and even
j. Francis Kirke. one OF the popular lead
company.
"fhe Broom Maker is drawing good
aud licences to the Westminster. Next
week, boy Tramp"
Full houses nightly laugh ut the anus
Ing features and applaud the clever per
formers in "A Hole In the Ground" at the
Gaiety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14

It's Annual Meeting was Held Last Night
and Officers Elected.


The seventh annual meeting of the
Bethel Christian Mission was held last
evening in the Mission building, Wicken-
den street. President Barrows presided.
The first vice president, the Rev. Alfred
Manchester conducted the devotional ex-
e~rcises, and the service of praise which
was opened with the singing of the hymn.
'Yield Not to Temptation" Some exer-
cises of st. Luke X were read and prayer
was offered.
The s. cretary, Robert p. Clifford, pre-
sented his annual report. The treasurer,
Walter S. Hegg, stated that the receipts
during the year had been $685. "a, and
that the ex expenditures had been 81, 1858. 80.
The Rev; H.. c. Hoy read the report Of the the
superintendent, r. w. Marth, 1900
lodgings and 1900 free baths had been
given during the year. or the dodgers
forty-srven boys, twelve years old and
under, had been cared for temporarily
during the year. He had visited the yes
sells in the harbor and distributed l76
bibles, 1852 papers, 1.056 magazines and
564 tracts.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Edwin Bar
rows; first vice president, the Rev. Alfred
Manchester; second vice president, Ben
jamin +. Arnold: secretary. Robert p.
board Of managers, Andrew j. Crossman,
the Rev. r. Is. Andrews. ID. d., LII. d.,
Reuben A. Guild, LII. d., Joseph ii. At
water, Olin Hill. Samuel II. Tingley, the
Rev the ep-H.4-GesAfaat
ID. d., Benjamin w. Gallup, the Rev. IL.
ID. Robinson, Zephaniah Williams, the
cock, D. D.. Eilery Sears. Mrs. Emily A.
Hall, Mrs. Samuel II. Tingley. Mrs. An
drew j. Crossman, Mrs. Joseph II. At
water, Miss Elizabeth NJ. Croker, Mrs.
Walter s. Hogg.
The Rev. r. G. Moore, the Rev. H. D..
Robinson. the Rev. Alfred Manchester,
a. j.. Crossman and NJ. II. Champlin
made brief addresses.
Mrs. DIR. j. Il. Durfee sang n solo, and
Messrs Casey brothers and II. NJ. Barry
OF Brown University a song.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
From The Springfield Union.

The PRovIDENcE NEWS has made q very
liberal offer to Rhode Island workingmen, and
one that should have excellent practical re-
suits. The plan Is outlined as follows:
TIE NEWS proposes TO send at its own ex-
perse o representative Rhode Island working
man to Great Britain to report upon the con-
dition of workingmcn there. IL will pay all
his expenses and furnish hin with guide
books and all necessary information and as
~sistance In laying out his route. lie will start
some time In May, and will have time enough
TO do q great deal OF sightseeing besides inves-
tigating huts and novels and tenements.
England and Scotland are so compact that n
great deal OF work and play, too, can DO
crowded into q trip Of fairly generous dura-
tlon.
The choice Of the man who Is TO enjoy this
"Trip In left with the readers Of the paper. the
only conditions being that he be one who
earns his living by daily labor and Is compc-
tent and willing to keep those who nave
chosen him TO represent them informed By
sending an occasional letter to the NEws, Civ
ing the results of his investigations The con-
dition of European w~orkingmea has been de-
scribed frequently, but It often happens that
reports arc biased by the economic views Of
the writer's, and the present plan should re-
suit In . rvport that w~orkingmen n all
can dsusnd upon - substantially accu-
rate. ThA hessn on the ssh1sos vip 10 rsad
v1aA Interest ssA SrU1A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
Among
Our Own
People.

MrsL W. W. Flint has y lily returned
from A ten weeks visit nj Thomasville.
Ga, where she has been for the benefit OF
her health.
Talms Club.
A meeting OF the board Of managers OF
the Talma Club WAS held At the Office OF
the secretary In the Board OF Trade Build
ing Yesterday afternoon. with President
Hiram Kendall Ia the chair. The records
Of the Irevious meeting were read
and accepted. The following were
elected to membership: Miss Annie b.
Richards, Miss Florence Willard, Miss
Agnes Smith; Miss Grossly, MISS Jessie
Joseph c. Ely, Edwin i. Perry. Thomas
Hope, George r.. Burt, Henry w. Potter,
LOUIS Winscr aud Fred w. Moore. The
following members were transferred to
the honorary list Miss Adele Burden,
Miss Lilly Paddock and Miss Minnie l..
Dougherty. Resolutions were passed ex-
p~ressive of the loss to the club in the
death of three of its members: Charles
X. Gibbs. WHO was one of the Original
members Of the club Prof. Won Olker,
the musical director OF the club since its
formation, and Walter j. Thornley,.
production at their theatre by outsiders
OF plays previously given by the club.
Ii was voted TO give the regular perform
nee Of May 18th as a public entertain
ment.
The next concert Of the Arion Club will
be given Tuesday evening, April 10Th.
Reception this evening at he new home
of the Union Club, ia High street.
Cards of invitation lave been issued by
Mr.. and Mrs. James III. Eastman to the
marriage ceremony of their daughter,
Alice May. to Edward r. Trowbridge,
Thursday evening, April 2Sth, at z O'clock,
Benefcent church. The reception will be
NJ tho pnur hnpna nf fha comma lHp Rrnu1.
way, from 7:30 until o. They will
be at home after June LIST. Mr.. Trow-
bridge is of the firm Of ID. Remington g.
Son, cotton brokers.
Miss West of Charleston. s.. c., Is visit
ing her friend Mrs. VIM. s. Chambers on
Courtland street.
A leap year party will be given by Miss
Florence Bowel and Miss Clara Gardner
t Tillinghast's parlors OIL the 27th Of
April.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14

The PROVIDENCE NEWS, a sprightly Repub-
lican newspaper which In a few short months
has earned its way into the good graces Of the
people of New ~Ensland-and many others be-
sides-has instituted a plan to incrcase its pop
ularity and at the same time gain valuable In
formation for its readers. Its plan Is this;
The NEWS proposes to send, 1t ifs own cx-
pense, a representative Rhode Island working
man TO Great Britain 10 report upon the con-
dition of workingmen there. II will pay all
his expenses and furnish him with guide books
and all necessary information and assistance
In laying out his route. The man Is to he az
lected by ballot by the readers OF the NEWS,
and of course he must be intelligent and able
In an occasional letter TO express In q compre-
hensive manner the result Of his trip.
BY this course the NEWS hopes TO learn from
an intelligent ~workingman the condition Of
labor in a Free Trade country as compared
with It's condition In this land OF Protection to
American industries. The question Is already
an all-important one and its Importance will
increase rs the great campaign Of p2 approach.
GO. Information gained by the NEWS in the
way suggested will carry with IL CREATE
weight than anything that could be writtra
merely from q political standpoint, and the
worthy editor OF that paper Is 10 be commend
ed for HIS wise forethought In the matter.
A paper, however. which like the NEWS wa
obliged 20 double its sire IN less than n month
after Its first issue, may be expected at any
tire 70 Advance seed Asas go easy ths1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
THE PRIZES.
Contests Begun Yesterday at brigham
Street Grammar School.

Street School.
The annual readings in the Grammar
schools for the Anthony prizes began yes
terday afternoon at the Brigham ST. eet
school. The Anthony prizes are from a
fund left by Senator Anthony to provide
gold and silver medals TO be contested for
annually in the High school, classical,
scientific and girls departments. and in
the several grammar schools.
The judges Of the contests are APP
pointed by the committee having the
matter in charge. consisting of the Mayor,
the president of the common council, the
chairman of the committee on education
OF the city council, the president of the
school committee and the superintendent
Of schools.
In the Bridgham street school yester-
day the selections were as follows:
First Room-"Lincoln's Gettysburg
Speech" Helen n. Allan; mo Work, the
Hardest Work." Gertrude Brown; "Ad-
dress to Volunteers" Emma PREGNANT;
is Done,' Mabel L. Root; "Not YETI
Mabel G. White, Crossing of the Rubi-
CON- Mary Waterman: "Warren's Adj
dress at Bunker HILL" Herbert Cross;
Revolutionary Veterans Honored,"
George Gilbert and Clarence Lester; "The
Massie; British Alliances with the
Indians" Clinton Westcott and William
Moody.
Third Room-'Love of Country Mary
Pray; Burial of Moses" Florence Bowen;
"The Ship of State" Bertha Barney;
IAN Appeal for Liberty" Mabel LYON;
"Julian G. Burbank on America" Lillian
Eddy; Declaration of Independence"
Reba Eddy; The National Ensign, Frank
Moses; Liberty and Union" Clinton
Bentley; Eulogy of President Garfield"
Charles Hayes; "Warren's Address at
Bunker HILL" Albert Sisson. Sight read
ing from Address TO the American
Army and ''The Duties of American
Citizens" The scholars of the other
classes will read this afternoon, BEGINNING
at 2 O'Clock and the six prize medals will
be awarded.
This afternoon ut . o'clock there were
readings i'm Thayer, Brigham, Oxford
and Peace street schools. and Eimwood,
Branch avenue. Academy avenue and
Doyle avenue schools. Tomorrow at 2
o'clock their will be readings at the Can
dace and Thayer street schools.
Readings were held this afternoon at
the high school and will be repeated to-
morrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
BRYANT AND sTRATTON CLASS OF 80
The Members OF the Class Attended y Re
ception In Ii. T. Hall.

The Members of the Class Attended q Re-
ception in Ii. r. Hall.
The third annual reunion of the Bryant
and Stratton, class of 80, was held last
evening at b. II. Hall. About forty
couples participated and enjoved the nu-
merous dance numbers. Previous to the
ball, a brief entertainment was given In
which the following we'll known artists
took part: Piano solo, Earl II. Leavitt;
reading, Miss Edith Louise Smith, so.
prano 500, Miss Fannie Burke; violin
solo, Miss Minnie Waddington; baritone
solo, William Trafton.
Soon after o o'clock the dancing began
and was continued until late. The SOU
venir programs were marvels of art and
contained sixteen popular numbers, Baker
Bros. orchestra furnishing the music.
The following were the committees In
charge: Committee of arrangements,
James 7. Thornton, Miss NJ. Irene Tobitt.
Miss Nellie NJ. Morrison. Fred N. Brown
and Clarence p. WeatherDee; reception
Thornton and Miss Harriet n. Kenyon;
floor director, Louis j. Bachand; assistant
floor directors, Thomas ID. Hudson, g.. p.
Weatherbee; aids, Edward Aspinwall,
William Y. Wilcox, John +. Furlong.
Among those present were David Nor
ton. HerLert Swift, james +. Thorn, Fred.
N. Brown, Louis j. Bachand, Thomas ID.
Andson, G. p. Weatherbee, Ray 5. Barker,
ID. A. Hogan, George W. Arnold, Edward
Aspinwall. William Y. Wilcox, John L.
Furlong, LYMAN III. Morse, Louis A. JOS
lin, Harry Briggs, N. b. Sherman, Charles
G. Eas. on, William j. Luther, Leroy
Parker. Lyman King, Prof. w. II. Ken
yon, Earl III. Leavitt, William traitor,
z. N. Cheseboro, d.. +. Morton. Joseph
n. Furlonu n. N. Smith. Arthur
NJ. Sweet, f. N. Simmons, Z. +. Fenner,
Miss Ada Briggs, Miss N. NJ. Morrison,
Miss Ada e. Day, Miss H.. T.. Kenyon,
Miss Armetta NJ. Perry, Miss Eliza +.
Turtellott, Miss w. b. Sherman, Miss
Flora Anderson, Miss Bella Sanborn,
Miss Gertrude Sherman. Miss Flora
Pierce, Miss Nettie V~ourland, Miss Fan
ME Burke, Miss Ella Gilmore, Miss Edith
L. Smith, Miss Alice Baker, Miss Mabel
Williams, Miss May Sprague, Miss Lille
Gardiner. Miss Huling, Miss Williams
and Miss Lizzie Rounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14

h Judges In the Brown-Brownson De-
hate Couldn't Decide.

The Judges In the Brown-Brownson De-
bate Couldn't Decide.
A public Joint debate was held last
evening between the Brownson Lyceum
and Brown University. The debating
men for the lyceum were Joseph Keefe,
the president, and Henry p. Bannon, and
for the unworthy. W. ID. Johnson aud 4.
M. Vaughan. The question was: "Re-
sotpcd, That raw material should come
into this country duty free" The lyceum
debaters took the Affirmative side and the
university debaters the negative. Dennis
4. Clifford presided, as the president oil
the lyceum was one OF the debaters.
Joseph Keefe opened the debate. He
thought that the inequality which had
been allowed TO grow in the name OF pro-
lection had placed all the luxury on ono
side aud ali the burdens on tue other. ne
said that under the present tariff the poor
grew poorer and the rich richer.
MI. w. ID. johnson followed, speaking
In the negative. He said that commodi-
ties created cheaper abroad for any rea-
s,n, II admit ed duty free, would inJure
the business in this country.
Mr.. Henry =. Bannon spoke In the
affirmative. He said that there was pros
perity under much lower tariffs. People
IN England work but fifty hours per
week and here sixty hours. The army OF
Consumers, S. C0, 900, is taxed for the ben
eft of the 100000.
Mr.. II. NJ. Vaughan discussed the de-
fnition of raw material, and said that
there were incongruities in the Mills bill.
Free raw material is a step toward free
trade, which would be injurious TO this
country.
The Judges were Prof. Munro of Brown
University, Daniel +. O'Reilly and Ed
ward A. Cosgrove. The judges arrived at
no decision. The audience voted on the
merits of the question, thirteen In the
affirmative and nine in the negative.
A vote of thanks was rendered the gem
tlemen of Brown University for their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
&r7AxA.,
From Col. Harris OF the Newport Observer.
NEWPORT, r. l.. Jan. IA, lsoa.

From Col. Harris OF the Newport Observer.
NEWPORT, r. l., Jan. IA, lso2.
Editors Of the Providence Neps:
Any effort or any undertaking tha has 70,
its object the broadening of the mind and the
exciting of . thirst for knowledgs. is to 10
commended. Travel. moro than any other
thing. will accomplish these objects. and IL
proposition Of the NEWS to aid some one OF its
readers in the requirement of useful informa-
ton abroad, TO be disseminated among the
people of our State upon his return, appears
to be particularly interesting and laudable.
II the fortunate individual Is really fortu.
nate, l. e., IL he is the possessor of an evenly
balanced mind and has sufficient intelligence
to warrant the belief hat he will present i'm.
partial and readable pen-pictures of the result
of his enquiries and observations, then the en-
terprise of the News will surely not be in vain;
It must be productive Of much good. Icer.
tainly trust that such will be the case.
Believe me. yours faithfully,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
THE ALTAR DRAMATIC CLUB.
An Enterprising Young Organization
Gives q Dual entertainments.

An Enterprising Young ORGANIZATION
Gives q Dual Entertainments
The Affair Dramatic Club, one OF the
youngest amateur theatrical organizations
in this city, gave n public performance in
Greenwich street hall last evening. The
program was divided into two parts, "My
Uncle's WILL" constituting the first part,
and 1.-The last Loaf" the latter. The
characters in my Uncle's Will" were
taken by j. G. Davis, ii. Is. Lamb and
Miss Maud Rees, all of whom showed a
thorough knowledge and conception of
their lines. Miss Rees, as Florence Mari
gold, was especially interesting, and sue
ceeded admirably in carrying out the
semi.sarcastic humor necessary to the
part.
Mr.. Davis as Charles Cashmere gave
evidence of considerable dramatic skill,
although the effect of his makeup was
marred somewhat by a too apparent con-
seriousness of his position. In the latter
part of the performances, however, this
disappears and the character is invested
with a sprightliness that is refreshing.
Mr.. Lamb as Mr.. Baker Is also we'll up in
his part and contributes materially to the
success of the presentation.
1.-THE Last Loaf" a two-act drama, hav-
ing a temperance moral, was next pre-
sented. The cast was ms follows:
Mark Ashton, a silxersmith- Davis
Caleb Hanson, q aker.........uH b. Lamb
Dick Bustle, a journeyman baker. al. Decker
Tom Chubbs, q butcher: ........E. j. Chapman
Kate Ashton, Marks wife. =. Miss Maud Rees
Lilly Ashton, their daughter. ............
Miss Bertha Presbrey
Patty Jones, a Yankee acknowledgements.
Miss Maude Phillips
The character Of Mark Ashton was
given a well-rounded impersonaCion, as
was that of his wife, Kate Ashton. II. II.
Thomas as the bakers son was effective.
and in the difficult juvenile love scene
showed great talent. Al. Decker as the
bakers apprentice and K. j. Chapman as
the suffering butcher were also meri-
torious. The rest Of the company were
perfect in the detail necessary for the pro-
duction, although at times the vocaiiza-
ton was hardly sufficient in strength.
On the whole the members of this little
organization show a higher order OF talent
than is general.
The club was formed but two months
ago and has the following officers: H.. III.
Thomas, president; Miss Maud Rees, vice
president: Miss Bertha P~resbrey, secre-
tary; j. c. Davis, business manager and
treasurer: II. b. Lamb, stage manager;
Mrs. l.. c. Stevenson. instructress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
An odd Ladies'. Entertainment.
Good Templars' Election.

The following officers were elected by
G. c. T., Walter B. Frost; &C, X. c.
McNair; @. v. G. T., Florence Powers
q. >, w. :. Belcher q. T., Alfred s.
Holden; chaplain, A. G. Fish: grand mar
sbal, James Bickney; G. G., w. AFFORD
grand sentine,, ID. c. Patton; G.. ID. NJ.
Alice A. Frost G.. A. s, Arthur Holgate
G.. M. Emma Robinson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
FOREsTERs' EXCURSION TALK.
A Meeting VIII BE Held Monday Evening
to Discuss Plans.

A meeting which promises to be of an
extremely lively character will be held
next Monday evening, in Forestcrs' Hall,
on Westminster street, when delegates
from the t~hirty-two courts of the Foresters
throughout the State, will assemble to
discuss the ACCESSIBILITY Of an excursion
this season, which will comprise all the
courts of Rhode Island.
From past experience 1t has been shown
that this venture has proved n decisive
failure, and many Of the more conserva-
tive members are extremely opposed to il.
Hence it is expected that a warm dis
cussion Will take place as there are differ
ences of opinion In the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14

The Genera Federation Will Meet Next
Month In Chicago,

Mrs Fanny p. Palmer of this city. who
Is president Of the Rhode Island Wo'nen's
Club, Is one Of the advisory board of the
General Federation OF Women's Clubs
which will meet In Chicago, May IL to 10
inclusive. All attending representatives
will be the guests oil the Chicago Women's
Club.
THE object" says Elite Ne,rs, Chi
azo.s society paper, is to bring the vari-
Gus Women's Clubs throughout the world
Into communication. No club NAV he
long Co this federation whose constitution
shall show a plan of work Indicating that
= sectarian or political test Is required,
nor clubs strictly philanthropic or tech
nicHl. but those whose chief object is lit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
From the Newport Observer.

THE providence News has made the prop
osition 20 the workingmen among its readers
that they select one Of their lumber to spend
q couple of months abroad during the coming
to travel, study the labor situation in
western Europe and tell them about his ex-
periences. This is the most sensible form that
the voting-contest fad has yet taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
Rhode Island Steamship Agents.

Yesterday afternoon ~ the Hotel Dor.
rance the Rhode Island Association OF
Stea nship Agents held their nth annual
meeting. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year.: President,
James T. Kennedy; vice-president, Pat
rick Quincy; secretary, Francis Cox. treas.
urer, James Murphy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
~
From the woonsocke. Reporter.

The proposition of The Providence NEWS
70 give a Rhode Island workingman a free
trip 10 Europe, to examine into and report
upon the condition Of the working classes
there, is about the only sensible thing yet done
in the way of newspaper coupon voting. The
NEWS Il to be congratulated on its good taste
and generosity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
The Bible Class at the ". NJ. C. A.

Mr.. Avery OF the Berkeley Temple, Bo.-
ton, taught a large Bible class last even
ing ut the Y. NJ. &. A. building. Tue
number present was l27, which Is consid.
erably larger than ~ any previous class
meeting. Supt. Bates OF the Cranston
Street Baptist Sunday School presided,
and .. A. Jillson led the music.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14
New Brunonian Editors.

The Brunonian hoard held its annual
election last evening which resulted In
the following men being elected editors:
Osterhaut, 'o3; &. 8. Aldrich, "a; Thomas,
~; Winter, '95, and Cooper, 'pa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-14

ALL TINES EDITORIAL RooEs,(
BROOKLYN, jan. 10, 1892.
Editors Netcs:
Your "trip to Europe :" idea Is by long odds
the best that any American newspaper within
the range of my observation has yet devised.
It says in effect to the ~workingmen of Rhode
Island "Choose your own delegate. Select
from your number the one man you believe
to be most unprejudiced, most capable of Civ
ing an honest and intellirent report on the
condition of labor iii Europe, and send him
there to investigate. The News will foot the
bills and publish the report whatever It may
be-" It's q great idea, and for one / will
watch with more thar common interest for
the report Yours very truly,