The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-27
The PAWTUXET VALLEY.
RIVER POINT.

The News reporter was informed upon
good authority yesterday, that many
members OF the clergy protested in their
congregation at the coming park enter
tainments aud races. Some will have
picnics of their own for the benefit OF the
churcn, and 1t is desired that their church
members attend the picnics, the proceeds
OF which will go to the church funds.
Martin. Manyou, the lightweight who
entered the holy bonds OF matrimony last
week, will take up his residence with his
bride In this village.
The Childrens Dav concert under the
auspices OF the Rev. Frederick Adams,
held in the chapel at 1880 last night, the
rooms being beautifully decorated for the
occasion.
NATlcK.
The members OF Narragansett Tribe,
No. o, Improved Order of Red Men. will
meet In the wigwam this evening.
ID. Godfrey, who was injured by the
planer in the carpenters shop at the b. Is.
q IL. knights mills, is improving rap
idly.
The Excelsior Lodge, No. 12, I. 0. G. t.,
| evening instead of Wednesday. The
lodge will take their first excursion or
| Wednesday morning. as Wednesday Is
field day for the various lodges.
Mrs. q. ;. Dow Is at Davisville.
The revival meetings which are held
under the auspices of Mrs +. Ranscom in
| the large tent on East avenue, was Wis
tied by Elder John Willis, the colored
preacher, and seven of his congregation
from East Greenwich, last night.
PHENIx.
The Rev. Julian s. Wadsworth preached
an interesting sermon TO the children OF
ha oh .afI 4 NJ
1t has been decided to have an old
| fashioned clambake In the yards Of the
| Baptist and Methodist churches on the
Fourth to holp feed the large number of
persons who are expected to be present on
| that occasion.
A lawn party will be held in the yards
| OF the Baptist church on Thursday even
| ing which promises To be one of the most
| successful events OF the season.
The largest sized audience ever gathered
| together in the NJ K. Church assembled
| last night to witness the Children's Day
;. Wadsworth, pastor OF the church.
The exercises consisted of responsive
| readings, singing solos, etc. The dec
| orations were OF the best, and IL was
| the general verdict of the large number
present that it was one of the best con-
| certs ever given in the Pawtuxet Valley.
The new badges Of the Phenix Cycle
| Club have arrived and will be worn by
| the members of the club on their annual
| trip on the 4th OF July.
Everett w. Whitford of this village,
Will be one OF the graduates that will re-
| ceive diploma at the Bryant aud STRAIT
toms Business College, PROVIDENCE, on
Wednesday.
The citizens committee on the celebra-
ton OF the Fourth, consisting OF 5. w.
Hines, secretary aud treasurer; X. s.
Chase. j. Bancroft Lawton, w. IL. Le-
vallew, Phillip Il. Clark and Prof. b.
Sweet, have received the following arti-
cles from citizens to be given as prizes to
the winners OF the various sports, viz:
given by Stephen H. Briggs, of PRovI-
DENCE "a former resident Of Phenix); a
chest Of tea, Miller g. Gilman; toilet set,
value IS, James p. Arnold; Joseph Law
ton, n pair Of bicycle pants; box cigars,
w. G. Kenyon. and an umbrella, a, A.
Clark & Co.
The Catholic Crusaders of the Phenix
Parish (SS. Peter and Paul. will hold
their installation and meeting on Thurs
day evening instead of Tuesday:
Ladies of st. Andrews Guild will hold
their last social of the season in the
Grand Army hall tomorrow night. Cake,
ice cream aud lemonade will be served.
cENTREvILLE.
The work of suppressng the various
gambling games on the principal streets
of the village by Deputy Sheriff Michael
Ing with words Of approval from every
citizen in the town, notwithstanding re-
ports to the contrary There were at two
o'clock over forty persons engaged In en-
treating the citizens to try their wheels of
fortune, roulette tables and the three
ball game and many persons were being
swindled.
Three arrests were made and the prison
ers conveyed to East Greenwich, while
the remainder were made to pack up their
wares and leave the streets. 1t Is under
for the purpose are indignant because
they had to refund the money paid them
by the sharpers.
A circular was circulated around
through the various streets OF Jericho
Friday and Saturday. protesting against
one OF the leading officers OF the ST. Johns
Society participating In the parade. The
gentleman Is thinking strongly Of prose-
cutting the authors.
PONTIAC.
An ENJOYABLE festival was held in Ly-
ceum Hall on Saturday evening under
the auspices of the society connected with
the Swedish church.
ARCTIC CENTRE.
The members of Narragansett Tribe No.
o, Improved Order Of Red Men, enjoyed a
dinner with Brother Owen Martin on Sat
urday afternoon.
SPORTING NEWS.
Thomas T.. McCusker, one OF the ath-
letes OF the Ottawa College, Canada, is
home on q visit