The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-12
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Yesterday morning at the Broadway
Baptist Church Sunday school was held
at 1880. 6l9 being present In he after
noon at O'Clock an eloquent sermon was
delivered by the pastor. the Rev. J. v.
Ousterhout on the text John xiii. 36.
In this he dwelt principally on the two
longings or the soul, namely to
know where Christ is and to
have access to Him illustrating
by comparing Him 20 dear friend whom
we desire always to be in communication
with. AT 2 In the evening missionary
meeting was held by the Christian En-
deavor Society OF the church, the subject
being "Burmah.'
It consisted of essays and instructive
addresses on the mission workers among
this people and their condition. large
number were present who thoroughly ap-
preciated the entertaining program.
The Rev. Mr.. Rood pastor of the Harris
Avenue M. 4. Church conducted the SER
vices yesterday, preaching at 10:45 A. M,
taking his text from John Wiz
Sunday school followed ut 1918, and at
z p. NJ, q platform service was held. 1t
was well attended. AT the conclusion
the hymn, "Will Your Anchor Hold"
"Is Next sa'k Sunday bunyan's "pllsrim'.
Progress" will be the subject of lecture
and stereopticon illustrations by the pas
tor
AhC cCWCI nInuers INC
Yesterday afternoon about 2:45 o'clock,
Of1cer Sullivan of the Sixth station rang
in an alarm from Box 40, Grove street
and Harris avenue, for fire on the roof
OF two-story house l29 Valley street,
owned by James Annis, and occupied by
William Critchley aud William Stewart.
The blaze had gained considerable
headway when the fire department ar
rived and some difficulty was experienced
by the tremen in getting at the burning
building owing TO the blockade caused
by the excavations for the sewer on VAL
ley street.
As soon as II could be reached IL was
speedily extinguished after about 800
damage hal been done. IL was caused by
flying sparks from stationary engine
located there used In pumping the water
out of the pit.
To Hold q Conn plimentary Concert.
The regular meeting of the Y. NJ. l.. and
>. Club was held yesterday afternoon at
their rooms, President Kelly occupying
the chair Two new candidates were EN-
rolled as members and an additional five
put on the fair committee, making now
twenty members.
1t was agreed to hold the usual month
~ complimentary concert September 2j,
aud committee TO secure talent was APP
pointed. A warm discussion arose be-
tween Mr.. Heffernan aud Professor Pitch
over the question OF furniture NO de.
cisive action being taken.
Yesterday In the Eight District Court,
Mary a. Hughes and Patrick Smith were
fined 81 and costs each for drunkenness,
which they paid.
Frank McDermott of Johnston leaves
this evening by boat for St Charles Col
iege. Maryland. where he will pursue n
classical course
Thomas Stringfellow, about years old.
was found yesterday by citizen rowing
about on Amherst street and taken TO
the Sixth District Station. lie was sent
home, OIL Hendricks street.
The Ladies Assembly OF the knights
OF fsHbor held their annual exc ursion yes
terday, the objective point being Conani-
cut. At Mark Rock the merry party en-
joyed a most delightful day, aOout fifty
participating.
Davis. Park was well patronizei yes
terday by the residents of this section
and Smith Hill This spot has grown to
be quite popular as n breathing place and
by those who are remote from Roger
Williams Park aud the other pleasure
groundA