The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
POINTS ON PAWTUCKET.
St. PauPs Choir Holds its Annual
Concert.
fINESHOW, BUT POOR AUDIENCE.
Arranging for Quarter Centennial Of the
Celtic Literary Institute-He Had Re
ceived His Commission-Y. NJ. q. A. En-
tcrtainment-A Bean supper.

tcrtainment-A Bean supper.
The second annual concert OF st. Paul's
choir was given in Music Hall last even
ing. Owing to the inclement weather the
audience was not as large as could be
wished, but the centre of the hall was well
filled, and manifestations of appreciation
of the efforts Of the choir and those as
sisting them were generous and frequent.
The choir was assisted by Mrs. H. Il. Fos-
ter, soprano; H. T.. Brown, tenor; and
George 5. Pierce, violin soloist. The solo
by Mrs. Foster was heartily encored, and
she was presented with beautiful
bouquet.
Arranging for Their Quarter-CentenniaI.
Arrangements were partially completed
last evening by the members OF the Celtic
Literary Institute for their twenty-fifth
annual banquet. The arrangements will
be completed at n meeting next Sunday
at 4 o'clock. This banquet will be the
-auarteF-eentenDial observance, and Is
proposed To make it the most successful
occasion of the kind that has ever Deen
held by this society.
He has Received His Commission.
Yesterday ex-Alderman David j. White
received his commission as appraiser and
clerk in the custom house at Providence.
He was sworn III and entered upon the
duties of his office at once.
An Entertainment at the Y. NJ. G. A.
An interesting entertainment was given
at the Young Mems Christian Association
last evening for the benefit of the junior
department. A large audience was
present whose appreciation was manifest
by numerous encores. The feature OF the
entertainment was the appearance of Mart
Dow OF Boston, humorist and imper-
senator, who provoked much merriment
and won hearty applause.
A Bean supper.
A bean supper was held last evening in
Cottrell's hall, Japonica street, under the
auspices OF the young people OF the
Church of the Good Shepherd. The sup
per was fairly we'll patronized, and a con-
siderable sum was realized.
Order of the Iron Hall.
Sisterhood Branch, No. 942, Order of the
Iron Hail. held a meeting last evening,
and appointed committee of nine to
arrange for a supper and entertainment TO
be given on Tuesday, March Is. the next
regular meeting night, at the residence of
Deputy Supreme Justice Il. G. Perkins
was present, and made a short address on
the condition of the order.
Emmett's Anniversary.
The Sarsfeld Association will celebrate
the Hath anniversary of the birth of Rob
ert Emmett in Sarsfield Hall tomorrow
evening. Mayor Carroll will preside and
addresses will be delivered by the Hon.
John NJ. Brennan of Providence and
James +. Murphy, Esq, of Central Falls.
A concert OF Irish national songs will be
ranharab and Miss MauUie Cnrr will nre-
side at the piano.
The Funeral of Jabez w. Pitcher.
The funeral of Jabez W. Pitcher was
solemnized at the Pawtucket Congrega-
tional Church, the Rev. Alexander Nc
Greeor officiating. The remains were en-
tombed at Swan Point Cemetery, Messrs.
George Crawford, William 4. Tolman,
as bearers. The floral offerings included
wreath from Mr.. Donath Of the Bene-
dict House and a wreath from Darius
Goff.
A Masquerade Social.
The Invicti Baseball Club connected
with Good Samaritan Lodge, i. q. o f.,
held a successful masquerade social in
Odd Fellows Hall, last evening. Over
ninety couple took part in the grand
march, displaying variety of costumes,
many of which were above the average.
The march was led by an Irish washer
woman and "cullud" gentleman, and
was followed by lively period of dancing
to the music of the Ideal orchestra Re-
freshments were served at intermission by
Caterer Havens.
A Meeting of Eureka Lodge.
Eureka Lodge No. 5. X. of p, met last
evening and performed work in the first,
second and third degrees. The entertain
ment committee reported that arrange
ments were nearly completed for an enter
tainment to be given on Friday, the 18th
inst. The committee on summer eXcur-
sion have secured "A boat for Wednesday,
July Ii.
In the District Court.
In the District Court this morning Par
mencus A. Penny pleaded not guilty TO
the charge of stealing plush sack belong
ing to Ellen Purcell, and his case was con-
tinued until tomorrow. He subsequently
retracted and pleaded guilty, although
still maintaining that he knew nothing
about it. He was fined $50 and costs aud
taken TO Jail TO work out his fine.
The case against Philip "A. Crossen for
fast driving was continued for one week,
owing 10 the illness of the defendant.
Three persons were 81 a-d costs for
drunkenness.
Points OF Interest.
William II. Taylor. n well-known boot
and shoe dealer of this city, and highly
respected citizen, died early yesterday
morning of erysipelas, in the 50th year of
his age He has long been prominent
member of the First Baptist Church, and
for the past two years deacon. lie leaves
"a wife but no children.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Harley arrived
home from their wedding trip yesterday
after an absence of abovt "A week.
Thomas Perrin, boss carpenter at the
Embellishments of Whitaker * Smith
(now BENJAMIN e.. SMITH for "A long period
OF years, died yesterday of the grip com
plicated with heart trouble. He was 63
years Of age.
A. Jenny, wife OF Oscar A. .Jillson. of
the Star Tanning Company, died yester-
the daughter OF Isaiah T.. and Mary
pearce OF this city.
Ironside Council No. 4, O. /. A. VI, ,
held "A meet inp last evening and initiated