The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-11
NEWS OF OLNEYVILLE.
The Leap Year Circle Ball Grand
Success.


The June election in Johnston for the
choice of members of the town council is
near at hand. and although little is being
said by either party, silent aud effective
works. being done by Republicans and
Democrats. the latter, as usual, hattering
themselves that they are going to sweep
all before them by electing a full Demo
cratic council. Thew. however, have
learned a lesson never TO be forgotten In
their ignominious defeat OF the last
battle, and are as reticent as the grave.
Strong men, comparatively speaking, are
spoken of for the coming campaign. The
Democrats have the best timber they
could find among their limited supply,
while the Republicans have but talked
of several who would make most desirable
candidates, with every possible show of
winning. The Democratic ticket as it
now stands ready for the fray is William
B. Colwell for president, William f.
Waterman, Daniel O'Brien, Nicholas
Marks, JOS: Webb, Frank l.. Hanley and
Charles Il. Tourtelotte
On the Republican side the possible
candidates are John +. Bowen for presi-
dent, Henry >. Turner Representative,
John II. Kenyon, III. q. Martin, Nathan
N; Wright, Jonathan Y; Barnes, 4. w.
NJ. Congdon. TheodoreS. Hughes. Charles
Adams and William II. Wilder. These
are the names now under consideration,
no real ticket having as yet been named.
All are good men and true, and which
ever ones are nominated, victory will
most likely greet them. A choice will be
made from the above twelve names.
Leap Year Ball.
The first gray colorings of early morn
were just appearing when the pleasures
of one of the most enjoyable occasions
given in Olneyville this season, were
broken up, and jolly and spirited party
wended their way homeward. The occa-
sion was a ball given by the Leap Year
Circle, complimentary to the young ladies
who held the leap year social in Springer's
hall a short time ago. The hall was beau
tifully decorated with the national colors,
and the aroma of rich flora pervaded the
atmosphere, from the midst of which
Baker Brothers orchestra discoursed
enhancing music, that inspired the lovers
of the dance with its enlivening strains.
At 10 o'clock the grand march of about
$50 couples, led by Mr.. Edward and Miss
Ella Cunningham was begun aud thence
onward was one continual round of pleas
ure The ladies room was elegantly fur
nished by John M. Dean g. Co.
Board of Managers: Il. +. Cough, presi-
dent; j. +. Russell, treasurer; Joseph +.
Monaghan, secretary; Z. j. Collins,
Daniel McWilliams. General floor di-
rector, Il. +. Cunningham. Assistant.
OBrien, Il. +. Cox, w. Harrington. Re-
ception Committee, DIR. j. A. Okeefe DR..
j. &. Sullivan.
Forest Fire.
The forest fire which started in John
ston Monday afternoon and ragged during
the night, sweeping large tract or wood
land, principally sprouJ and cord wood
over two miles in area, subsidized yesterday
after noble fight made by large force
of men, who by their noble efforts saved
several dwelling houses and barns along
Central and Oak turnpikes. The premises
of Elisha Brown and Thomas Schofield
narrowly escaped destruction, being al
most at the mercy of the flames on ac-
count of the large quantity of brush and
dry material surrounding them. Little
estimate can, as yet, be made concerning
the actual loss. The fire is still burning,
but feeding on what has already been par
TALLY consumed.
Presentation.
The Rev. Mr. Blandy and wife have re.
signed their pastorate at the Bethesda
Primitive Church, with the avowed in-
tention of giving themselves up TO evan
gelistic work, having firmly established
the church in this section. This week
terminates the period OF Mr.. Blandy's ap-
pointment by the conference. His inten-
tion of not accepting second appoint
ment becoming known. large number of
the parshioners gathered at his house in
Johnston, aud in appreciation OF his earn
est lahors and great success, presented
him with ascostly vo ume of the "Diction-
arr OF moral ana itelgious Anec lotes,n
Mrs Blandy receiving an elegant god
headed silk umbrella. A social hour was
passed aud expressions Of regret were ut
tered by both pastor and people, as they
had grown to have many interests in
common.
Miss Peacor's Concert
A highly entertaining program for the
benefit OF Miss Nina Peacor. the blind
soloist, was given last evening, in Irons
Hall, by n Glass of twenty young ladies,
Miss Peacor assisting. She demonstrated
her ability as p vocalist in various selec-
tions, classic a nd sentimental, delighting
the large audit nee present. Next To Miss
Peacprs singing was the cantata, "Coro-
nation OF the X Sc" rendered by the class.
tastefully attire,l in white, each partici.
pant. 5 taking of her part being highly
creditable.
John Liner was fined in the Eighth Dis
trict Court this morning 81 and costs for
being drunk.
The Olneyville Cadets fair closed last
night after most succ sssful run OF about
three weeks, The members watch was
drawn by John White. A complimentary
hall fl..t.