The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-06
Everybody Must Have Been Danc-
ing Last Evening.
TWO FINE MASQUERADE BALLS.
The Harugari Society and the Veteran
Firemen-A Benefit to Charles Moran
Ball of the East Side Baseball Club
Points Of Interest.


the scene was one of real interest and
pleasure to look upon. The costumes
were numerous, tasty. and, withal, rich
and elaborate. The dance was kept up
lively until just before intermission, when
the company unmasked Abundant re-
freshments were served, after which dane
ing was resumed, and at a late hour
showed no signs of tagging The music 9l;.c
Band orchestra, John Kelly acting as
prompter. The floor committee consisted
of Gustav Ploettner and Erhardt Schaller;
Aids, William May, William Ploettner,
Fritz Mocbius, Gottlob Leopold, Eugene
Wagner; committee OF arrangements,
Ernst Litterer, Gus. Ploettner, Osk.
Hesse, Herrm. Stoetzel, Otto Martitz.
A pleasant and successful masquerade
)ocial was held by the Veteran Firemen
march srf'r was T led 'dss by Capt. Mullen Of the
Watchemokets, followed by dancing until
IL o'clock, when the eassemblage unmasked.
After short intermission, during which
refreshments were served by Caterer
Havens. dancing was resumed. The cos
tunes were varied and attractive. The
music was furnished by the Pawtucket
City Band orchestra Prof. L. /. Stark
weather acting as prompter. The floor
was under the direction of T. DeWire, .as-
sisted by j. Benedict and Capt. Mullen.
Benefit to Charles Moran.
The West Side Social Club gave grand
ball last evening i'm Sarsfield Hall, Car
penter Block, for the benefit of Charles
Moran. A large number were present
and appearances indicated that they en-
thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Dancing
to the music of Vances orchestra was the
order of the night until late hour this
morning, refreshments being served at an
appropriate season. The grand march
was led by James Allsworth, who also
acted as general floor manager. assisted by
A. III. Reddington and John keenan,. A.
J. Gallagher acted as prompter The sue
cess of the affair is largely due TO the
efforts OF A. III. Reddington, chairman of
the committee OF arrangements.
Ball of the East Side Baseball Club.
The East Side Baseball Club held ball
In Washington Hall, School street. last
evening, which was well attended. The
Ideal Orchestra furnished the music. A
grand march was held, led by John Gala
han and lady, and after the intermission
during which refreshments were served,
leap year grand march was held, led by
Michael Z. O'Brien and lady The COM
pany enjayed season of dancing until
late hour.
II.
Branch Parnell, No. eo5, Irish National
Foresters, held regular meeting last
evening in their hall, Littlefeld Block,
and appointed the following committees:
Arbitration committee, John Garvey,
Charles Sweeney, John McDole. James p.
Brady, Bernard Coffee, William Fitzsm-
mons, Joseph McGowan, a. j. Gallagher;
standing hall committee, John Ford, NJ.
j. Gibbons, Thomas Garvey; finance COM
mittee, John Ford, John Garvey, Thomas
Moran committee to consider the advis-
ability of having an excursion in June or
July, John Ford. Michael j. Gibbons,
James p. Brady. Remarks were made by
c. Il. John Ford and A. j. Gallagher A
design for badge, sent by Branch Will
liam O'Brien of New York, was adopted
by Branch Parnell, and recommended by
them to the district as an emblem of the
order in this country. The delegate to the
st. Patrick's Day Convention were au-
thorized to draw on the treasurer for any
amount needed in the arrangements for
the celebration. AT the close of the meet
ing songs were rendered by Brother Jo-
seph McGowan.
Anniversary of the woodlawn Abstainers
Union.
The first annual anniversary concert of
the Woodlawn Abstainers' Union took
place last evening in Clan Fraser Hall,
tendance and the quality of the entertain
ment offered. The committee under
whose charge the concert was given is as
follows: William Kay, charman John
Ferguson, Samuel McAlpine, George
Cunliff, Edgar Sweet. At the close of the
concert a collation. was served to all
present.
Musicale at Park Place Church.
A very pleasing and successful entertain
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room of the Park Place Congregational
Church last evening, under the auspices of
the ladies' circle connected with the
church. The program was arranged by
Mrs. Charles III. Newell and Mrs. Edward
J. Cutler, and was as follows; Overture
Sprague, reading by Miss Deborah Knox,
selection on the violin and piano by
Misses Hattie and Lizzie Anderson, song
by Mr.. William Trafton, reading by Miss
Knox, violin and piano selection by the
Misses Anderson, song by Miss Sprague
Gus encores received by the participants
indicated general appreciation and salts
faction.
Pawtucket Lodge Holds an Interesting
Meeting.
Pawtucket Lodge, No. |, A. o. L. W.,
held an interesting meeting last evening,
and initiated six candidates and received
five applications for membership. Two
were reported of the sick list T. NJ w.
Fred II. Grant was present, and installed
the receiver, Henry Buffers, who was not
present at the annual installation of of
ficers.
Obituary.
Lillian G. Kane, formerly of this city,
died in Providence yesterday afternoon,
aged 2s years. She lived in this city about
twenty-five years.
Regular Meeting OF Good Samaritan
Lodge.
At the regular meeting Of Good Samari-
tan Lodge, No. $, l. q. q. f., held last
evening, there was an uncommonly large
attendance TO witness the working Of the
first degree. but owing TO the indisposition
of the degree master only the secret work
was conferred upon the candidates.
committee of three was appointed 10 pro-
cure an.organ for the lodge room, consist
ing Of John Cockcroft. George ii. Lomas,
aud Alfred Clare The sick list was re-
ported as decreasing.
Manchester Encampment will meet
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