The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-02
POINTS ON PAWTUCKET.
Festivals that Merri'y Ushered in
the New Year.
fHE Y. M. C. A. BOOK RECEPTION.
The Masquerade OF the Veteran Firemen.
Good Samaritan Lodge, I. o. o, f., In
stalls its Ohicers,-The City Council to
Inspect the New Fire stations.

The First Baptist Sunday school held a
New Years festival in the vestry of the
church last evening. A short program Of
solos duets, recitations and singing by
the choir was rendered, including an orig
tnal poem by j. H. Smith, entitled "The
Story of Bethlehem" This was followed
by an address by the pastor. The infant
class received gifts from fine Xmas tree,
together with cake ice cream and candy;
and George Gorton. one of the teachers,
was presented by his class with an UNI
brella. A large amount Of food, clothing
and useful articles, and some money, was
brought by the school; some to be dis
tributed among the poor in their own par
ish, and some to be sent by request, to the
Rev II. l.. House, Grand Island, Neb., for
the needy ones in his parish.
AT the First NJ. Il. Church, High street,
the New Years Cantata" was presented
by the Sunday school, under the direction
of Mrs. Il. M. Vinton, wife OF the pastor.
Each month of the year was represented
by young lady or gentleman, withiFrank
Williams as king of the year, sitting upon
throne in their midst. The cantaUa was
novel feature and the parts were well
taken. At its close the assemblage ad-
lourned to the vestry, where stood tree,
handsomely trimmed, and presents for the
little ones from their teachers. Here
another novel feature was presented in the
shape of two New Years puddings, made
of sawdust, into which each member of
the infant class put his hand; but instead
of pulling out a plum he drew forth a
present. Cake and ice cream completed
the festival. During the evening an
umbrella was presented TO Mrs. Warbur
ton by the Mission Circle.
The intermediate department of the
Park Place Sunday .chool held a New
Years festival in the church parlors last
evening, under the direction: of Irwin
Wolley, who has charge of this depart
ment. Short opening exercises were held
with singing by the choir, after which
presents were given TO all the scholars in
the department. Ice cream, cake, &c,
followed.
Veteran Firemen.
The first annual masquerade Of the Vet
eran Firemen's Association was held last
evening In Veteran Firemen's Hall,
School street. About seventy-five couple
were present, arrayed in various and
striking costumes. Dancing was INDUCED
in until internission, when ice cream,
cake and coffee were served in the base
ment by Caterer Havens. More dancing
followed. up TO a late honr The Paw
tucket City Band Orchestra furnished the
music, and Capt. Lothrop served as floor
manager Capt. Mullen of the Watche
i. N,
Charlestown Veteran Volunteer Fire AS
sociation, were present as guests, as also
several members of the Central Falls Vol
unteers.
The book reception at the Young Mems
Christian Association rooms last evening
was "A complete success, over $50 volumes
having been received up To 10 O'Clock.
The officers of Good Samaritan Lodge,
]. o. o. f., were installed last evening by
ID d., G.. NJ, c. f. Howes and board of
grand officers as follows y. g., William
T.. Davenport; r. $, +. +. Hornby; l.. s.,
Geo: +, Newberry; V. g., Henry G.. Short;
X. $, George Croker; l.. >, William Nc
Cartney; sec, Jonathan p. Jencks; per.
sec, Frank n. Washburn; treasurer,
Iiorace G.. Barnes: warden, +. Olnev;
con-, William Sweet; |. e., Daniel Davis;
X. :. s, Alfred j. Webb: l.. 5 S, Charles
Kirk; chaplain, Loring w. Thurber.
The benefit TO the farnum Brothers,
well known in athletic circles, WAS given
IN Music Hall last evening. goodisized
audience was present and pronounced the
performance very satisfactory. Talent
from Boston, New York and Providence
Engaged in the exhibition.
Branch Parnell, No. 205 Irish National
Foresters, held its second annual social in
Lyceum Hall, Lttlefield's block, last
Nrenng. The Ideal Orchestra furnished
the music.
The annual ball of the teamers of Cum
ming's laundry was held last evening in
Cummings Hall, Park Place. The en-
,)loyes Of the laundry and several guests
were present by invitation.
The Bellevue Club held its first grand
ball in Starkweather's Hall last evening.
Music by the Arion Orchestra.
This evening the City Council will in
spect the new fire station in the first ward.
upon an invitation from the committee on
city property.
The annual meeting of the Pawtucket
Boat Club will be held Monday evening.
Officers will be elected for the ensuing
year. A club supper will be served
An electric car was run on the Cottage
street route Yesterday to test the working
of the power station. 1t was found that
.he water power could not be controlled
IS steam power could. When the cars
will be run is a matter for conjecture
Last evening the annual meeting of the
Church of Our Father was held at which
+. :. Mason was chosen moderator :;
George Ansel Carpenter, clerk; Ernest G.
Scott, treasurer.