The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-02
BARRINGT0N.

A Republican caucus was held at the
Town Hall, Saturday evening, to elect
delegates to the state and and congressional
organized with Royal ID. Horton as chair
man and Irving NJ. Smith as secretary.
The following delegates were chosen with
authority to fill vacancies: Joseph u.
Starkweather, Orrin 5. Anthony, Robert
Fessenden and Royal ID. Horton. The
meeting was characterized with a spirit
of unanimity that was refreshing and
from the informal discussion that fol-
lowed a sentiment favorable to the nom
ination at Minneapolis of either Blaine or
Harrison, was plainly evident.
The Hon. Erastus il. Walcott, whose
house at Rumstick was destroyed by fire
n few days ago, was in town on Friday,
and was warmly greeted by all who met
him.
Mr.. George Owen of Rumstick, having
chadged his business connections from
Providence to Lawrence, Mass, moved
with his family to that place.
Church, aided by the st. Mathews Mission,
will hold a supper, sale and entertain
ment on "Wednesday and Thursday after
Moons and evenings at the town hall.
The Sabbath morning services at the
Congregational Church, conducted by the
pastor, the Rev, John NJ. Colwell, were of
an unusually interesting character. As
the result of deep interest i'm the church
work. The pastor was privileged to offer
the right hand of fellowship to fifteen
new members, as follows: BY letter, Mrs.
Mary G. Bowden, from the Methodist
Church in Warren; Mr.: and Mrs George
Conley from the Methodist Church OF Au-
burn, N. Y; Mrs. William r. Martin
from the Baptist Church of Ashaway, II.
l.; Miss Jeanette Warner from the Con-
gregational Church of Pawtucket; Chas.
Crosby from the Congregational Church
of Harpoot. Turkey, and by pro 'ession,
Mr.. Benz. X. Smith, Alice Stewart Holmes,
Louise Maxwell Martin, Agnes Sophia
Harbeck. Earl Wheaton Bowden. George
Sission Dean. Jr.. Wilmarth Holt Colwell
and John Steele Colwell, sons of the
p sstor, and Russell Wightman Baker.
Dir. Crosby, who is an Armenian by birth,
was formerly baptized in the Gregorian
Church, but was converted to Protestant
ism In one OF the missions OF the Ameri-
can Board, since when he has been a
teacher in the Mission Church In Harpoot.
Mrs. Mary G. Bowden Gel lsbrated her
seventy-eighth birthday on Saturday last.
The time OF the regular Thursday eve
ming meetings at the Congregational
Church has been changed from 1:30 o'clock
aud will in the future commence at 7:45
o'clock.
At a meeting of the Executive Commit
to o. the Rural Improvement Associa-
tion, held at the Town Hall few eve
n ngs since, astrong expression was given,
fa ,tble to having public meeting at
the Town Hall on the afternoon of that
day. TO supplement and emphasize the
Vocal meetings OF the schools at their sew
. al school houses, and n committee was
appointed, q and their services placed at the
disposal of the school committee who
have usually taken an interest I'm Arbor
day.
The advantages OF our town are so many
aud so apparent that large numbers Of
people are constantly seeking ESPECIALLY y
in the summer) for place TO stay in, and
the necessity of a hotel Is constantly being
demonstrated. There will probably be
one soon.