The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-11
NEWS OF OLNEYVILLE.
A Pleasant Gathering Of Teachers
Last Evening.
THE IMPROVEMENTS STOPPED.
No Present Hope Of New Block on the
square.-An Old Man Who strayed
Away.-A Pound Party.-,Iinor oiney-
willie Notes.

About thirty evening school teachers,
comprising ladies and gentlemen from the
Mt. Pleasant and Manton districts. with
a number of invited guests, gathered last
evening at the dining parlors of Gelb a.
Norton, and partook of sumptuous
spread. 1t was an entirely informal affair
and every variety of amusement was in
dulged in, after due justice had been done
the edibles..
William McGill, principal of the
former school. made a few very appropriate
remarks by way of an opening to the
festivities. He said that he had been en-
gagged in thd city evening schools for the
past four years, and never in all that time
had he found more pleasant surroundings
than during the past year in his capacity
as principal.
Supper over. William Follmar, mem
Der ef the evening school romuTittee, was
called ON. lie reviewed the work of both
principals and teachers at the two dis
tricts represented, speaking in glowing
terms of the able and efficient manner in
which the Manton school had been con
Quoted under the supervision of William
Harrington.
Luke Cavanagb, who last year presided
over the Mt. Pleasant school, was next
called upon and told of the enjoyable ex-
periences connected with his reign. He
commended the introduction of perma-
nent school in this quarter, especially
praising the excellent Judgment of Mr..
West, the forwarder of the movement.
Singing dancing and games were then
indulged in till an early hour. Among
the invited guests were President Mckin-
non of the Press Club, Mr.. Luke Cava-
nagh and Mr.. William Follmar.
improvements Stopped.
From good authority it has been ascer
tanned that the project to erect q large
business block at the corner of Manton
avenue aud Olneyville square in place of
the insignificant buildings at present on
that most eligible site, has been aban-
doned
It was almost settled upon that a
structure OF considerable capacity was to
be put up, and plans were being fornu-
lated for the forwarding of the scheme.
when the owners of the Bliss estate posi-
lively refused TO allow any improvements,
which includes this location, for the next
five years. There are at present in that
spot, six of the most despicable apologies
for business blocks that ever dis
graced thrifty and enterprising center.
With them removed, and a structure
of fair dimensions in their place, Olney-
vile square would be the pride of its hust-
ling citizens. Improvements are Il thing
that should never receive any blow that
would in the least throw cold water on
them. If there is anything that is neces-
sary il is n block of substantial size, and
an eradication Of our present mean busi-
ness buildings.
lie Strayed Away.
This morning an aged man was found
by Sergt. Holbrook, wandering about the
square in an aimless manner. He was
questioned and was evidently oblivious 60
everything, even his own name. He was
taken up To the chief OF policies Office and
had something 20 eat, when ii was learned
that his name was Frank Meesnity, and
that he owned a large farm in Foster, II. /.
He said he started of yesterday after
noon, and evidently strayed off towards
Johnston, being unable TO determine his
location. lie continued, arriving here
yesterday afternoon. He does not re.
member where he stayed last night, and
complained of severe pains in the head.
lie has "a son working ON the farm of Otis
Sweet in Foster Center, 10 whom intelli-
gence was sent this morning. Ills age as
near as he recolected was about II years
He is extremely feeble. and il is wonderful
how he ever stood the long walk.
A Pound Party.
Last evening at odd Fellows hall OH
plaintield street u most pleasant social
was held by Manufacturers Lodge in the
shape of a pound party. \ large and jolly
crowd gathered, and when the auction.
erring of the several packages took place
fun and laughter was the only feature. \
delightful program, consisting OF singing
instrumental music and recitations, was
the introduction, after which dancing was
iu order. The affair broke up about
o'clock, everybody pleased with the even
ing's enjoyment.
The John w. Davis Club will hold their
annual complimentary ball this evening
at Woods Hall.
\ concert will be held this evening al
St. Theresa's hall on Manton avenue for
the benefit of the church. IL will be a
most delightful affair.