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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
THE SOCIAL 200.
A Very Jolly Masquerade at Dimond
Hall Last Night.

A Very Jolly Masquerade at Dimond
Hall Last Night.
Fun and merriment ran high at Dimond
Hall last evening, and until long after the
midnight hour the polished floor was
thronged with a multitude Of gayly and
grotesquely dressed dancers all intent on
the enjoyment of the moment. The oc-
casion was the second masquerade ball by
the Social Two Hundred" and will long
be remembered as an event in the gayest
season that has ever visited this city.
The costumes were complete In detail
and were both original and effective
Here might be seen stalwart Indian,
hideous in war paint and head feathers,
whirling in the waltz with prim, de-
mure characterization OF Morning" re-
splendent in feecy robes studded with
bright twinkling stars, and there, fitting
through the crowd, was the gay and fes-
tive "Pantaloon" guiding the bashful
"Milkmaid" through the intricate figure.
Occasionally the doubtful tune ground
out by an itinerant organ grinder, rose
above the music and made itself manifest
in the most remote corners OF the hall,
while huge bear, ferocious in aspect, but
docile under the pettings OF the damsels
tugged manfully at the cord confining
him TO the organ and strove to clasp the
many maids in close embrace. Taken as
whole the costuming was unusually eff
fective and reflected great credit upon all
present.
The grand march moved promptly at
O'Clock and the sixty couples in line fol-
lowed their leader through many intr-
cate movements Just before intermis-
sion the signal to unmask was given, and
as the pasteboards and headdresses were
removed shriks Of laughter went up
around the hall Numerous mistakes
were at once rectifed, and in a short time
all were whirling I'm the fascinating dance.
The programs were remarkably hand.
some and were marveis OF beauty and
workmanship. Each lady received a SOU
venir program handsomely embroidered
with silk cord mounted on heavy card
board, and bearing on the cover pretty
engraving of the dance. The programs
for the gentlemen were palmer, but were
nevertheless exceedingly pretty.
During an intermission a bountiful col
!. lation was served. Burke's orchestra fur
nished the music.
The committee in charge were j. +. Can
ming, 7. K, Malloy, J. B. Connors, r. j.
Mahar, +. M. Donnelly, James j. McGov-
ern, o. 7. Read, w. j. Murphy, George l..
Flynn, w. II. O'Neil, John p. Beagan, 4.
j. McCarty, T. II. Donahue, ID. 4. Dono-
van, M. A. McNamee.
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NO ACTION TAKEN.
Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Railroad
Matters Discussed Informally.

Rhode Island and Massachusetts Railroad
Matters Discussed Informally.
A meeting of the stockholders Of the
Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Rail-
road Company was held at the Office of
the Albion Company, No. IL Exchange
street, this forenoon. The meeting
was called for the following purposes /:
To hear the report of the committee APP
pointed mt q meeting of the stockholders
lnld April IL, 1892, and to take such
action thereon as shall be deemed wise.
To consider the advisability of abandon
ing that portion of the location of the
railroad company which lies between
Valley Falls and Providence. In case the
said location is not abandoned to author
ize the directors to build the proposed ex-
tension, to negotiate for the lease of it to
the n. Y. a. n. l.. X. II. Co., or to some
other company. TO issue bonds to provide
the necessary funds therefor, and to
transact all other business appertaining
thereto. To consider and act upon any
other business that may legally come be-
fore said meeting
An informal discussion on these matters
was had but no action was taken on any
thing, and the meeting adjourned subject
TO the call of the president.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
Among
Our Own
People.
VIII Hutchinson and the Rev. Henry
Iassett left this week for Baltimore.

VIII Hutchinson and the Rev. Henry
Iassett left this week for Baltimore.
Yesterday afternoon the college boys
acid the first rehearsal Of their opera on
che stage of the Opera House. and the
manager. Lucian Sharp, Jr., expressed
himself as very much pleased with the
enthusiasm which the Brown boys have
manifested In their work.
Edwin +. Knowles, formerly OF this
city, and son of ex-Mayor Knowles, Is
now manager of the Columbia and Am
phion Theatres, Brooklyn, and is the
treasurer Of the great Actors Fund Fair
which was appropriately opened with u
characteristic speech by Joseph Jefferson.
Mr.. George o. Willard and daughter
and Mr.. and Mrs. John ii. Campbell leave
for San Francisco tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Willard aud Mr.. Campbell will at
tend the eighth annual convention OF the
ssNational Editorial Association" In that
city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
PROVIDENCE ORCHESTRA CONCERT.
The Alumni Hall OF Friends School
Crowded.

The Alumni Hall OF Friends School
A large and delighted audience, all in
vited guests, assembled at Alumni Hall
of the Friends School, last evening, Sc
lect program having been arranged by the
Providence Orchestra, under the direc-
ton of Robert Bonner.
Each particular number was most
beautifully rendered, and the violin solo
with piano accompaniment of Edward M.
Fay was most artistic execution. Mrs
T.. NJ ii. Hascall song in soft rich voice
a medley of songs, and was thoroughly
appreciated Miss Edith l.. Smith was
enthusiastically received, and, with piano
ACCOMMODATING, read THE Mothers
PRAYER" which gave her excellent oppor-
tunity to display her finished elocutionary
talents. The program In full:
Overture, Bronze Horse. Auber
Mr.. Edward NJ. Fay.
Songs (a) The Brook sings Clear and Co9l......
(b) Once Lost Sweet Little Doll ..;...
(c) When all the World Is Young, Lads
Overture Ungavisches Lutspfel. .keler-Bela
Recitation, with piano accompaniment The
ho'ner Mis- Edith L. Smith. iiiih.''
ya) Du Lebes Heimathsland ;Jnngmsnn,
(c)waits, Wine wife and Song Strauss
SONGS S} sprin9 Flowers with Cello OBJ Renecke
iigato by Miss Charlotte A White.
- Mrs. f. NJ IL. Hascall
Selection. Faust;
Fantasie on National airs.
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Religious Institutions Enriched.

PrrTsFIELD, Mass, May 4.-The will OF
Mrs Almiron d. Francis disposes oe an
estate valued at 100000. The House Of
Mercy, Union for Home Work, Home for
Aged Women, and the Young Mems
Christian Association receive $4,000 each.
Bequests to relatives aggregate ~, 900.
The Society for the Aid of Baptist Minis
tiers receives $4,000. American Baptist
Missionary Union and Baptist Home
Missionary Society are made residuary
le1atees, share and share alike.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
THE INTERIOR.

William F. Sheerin, secretary OF the
national committee, and ex-Assembly-
man John Martin Of this city, who is it's
sergeant-a arms, will go to Chicago
next week to have II out with the Chi
cagoans.
Mr.. Martin says that il the local COM
mittee failed to come to terms and allow
the representatives of the National Com
mittee q satisfactory share OF wigwam
tickets, the latter would hire the audito-
rum for the session of the convention
and let the Chicago Democrats amuse
themselves with their wigwam as II
might please their fancy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
FOR STEALING THE GOAT.
W. y. Burton Convicted at Mt. Pleasant
Lodges Trial.

Lodges Trial.
The case of Mt. Pleasant Lodge of Odd
Fellows, plaintiff, VS.. William j. Burton,
defendant, who "feloniously with malic-
ious aforethought did steal take and
carry away one live animal. to wit, goat
valued at 81, was tried last evening in
the Court House, otherwise known as
Odd Fellows Hall on Academy avenue.
In the absence of Frank II. Jackson,
who was confined TO his home with sick
ness, the Hon. w. A. Phillips, Judge of
the Eighth District Court presided
The, following Jury was empannelled,
the clerk, Seth 4. Horton reading the
names: David b Hill, William IA. Car
roll. John J.. Sullivan. K. l.. Dunn, Rob
ert G. Ingersoll, Alya Carpenter, Nicholas
Molter, Albert f. Cosgrove, Lucian
Sharpe, Herman A. Ackel, Andrew Car
negie, James Proven, John Wanamaker,
James A. Chamley, Hugh j. Carroll,
George u. Rockland, Benjamin Harrison,
Coates. William X Potter, Dewitt &.
White, Daniel McGinty. William Hop
kins.
The counsel for the prosecution, George
j. West, called for the first witness.
Charles 4. Charnlcy, who accordingly
testified and was cross-examined by the
counsel for the defense, A. j. Gushing.
The next witness was James Il. Jackson,
the painter, who was sworn in as Will
liam kalsomine. Thomas Il. West as
Charles ID. Murphy and James O. swan,
who finally thought that he was u. ID.
McHenry, followed and testified what
they know. Lawyer West then an-
oounced that the government rested.
Counsel Gushing put the prisoner on
the stand rs the first witness for the de
fense. w. j. Ferguson as the Rev.
Phillips Brooks, n. Z. Markham as the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
SHE WANTS The EARTH
But Democrats Demand a Share In
Chicago's Great Wlgwam.
AND MAKE PLANS TO COME BY IT,
II They Cant Get What Seats They Want
They'll Hire Hall and Let the
Windy City Delegates Flock All by
Themselves.

NEW YORK, May Am interesting
fight has been going on for a month or
moro between the representatives OF the
Democratic National Committee and the
local Democratic Committee OF Chicago
in charge OF the big wigwam which Is be-
Ing erected in that city for the meeting of
the Democratic National Convention.
This building is calculated to accom-
modate on June n, when the convention
will meet, 1900 Democrats. The Chicago
committee proposes to monopolise two
thirds of the space OF the wigwam, leav-
ing only 5000 seats for the press and pub
lie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
Tho Firemen's Mutual Insurance Com
panY.

Mutual Insurance Company, held to-day
at the Office of the company, SO Weybos-
set street, the following officers were
elected President and treasurer, Edwin
Burrows: secretary. Joseph 4. A. Eddy;
:. Harris, Parden NJ. Stone, Jesse Met
calf G. w. X. Matteson, Edwin Barrows,
John w Danielson, Frank s. Stevens,
Fred Il. Evans and G.. Prescott Knight.
The company is very strong financially.
and reports much larger assets than IL
had at the last annual meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04

twenty-four hours in the day. but forty-eight
hours are crowded into II.
We all know how we have advanced ma
terially. Do we realize how we have ad-
vanced scientifically? More than In any
other manner. Indeed, II has been the ad-
vancement in science which has caused the
advancement In material things. The dis
covery of steam permitted the railroad and
the steamboat. The development of cleo
tricity made possible the telegraph and ths
telephone, so that the development OF tn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
AN INTERESTING CELEBRATION.


Pioneer Assembly OF the Fraternal
Alliance at Blackstone Hail.
The third anniversary of Pioneer
Assembly, No. "a, of the International
Fraternal Alliance, was held in Black
stone Hall last night. The program was
as follows:
overSTs SrsninS Fnhe Tsosea
Address, the Hon; Charles L. Wilson Of Washing
ton. d. C.. president of the order,
speech. W. H. Breese OF Horseheads. n. Y, first
p,.no ..,o vice president .. r a u,.S.,.
spsech. yas II. Reynolds, president m % Of Bos,on
speech. Charles H. Unver1aet Of New York. honSe ace
selection ', ."a .. =. oberon ouartette
Selection. .Luthers Orchestra
Among the guests were Second Vice
President Badges Of Philadelphia, Secre-
tary and Mrs. Charles e. Stieff of Balti-
moro, Nd; M. j. Uiery of New York.
Mrs. w. 4. Breese, of Households. N. Y,
Mrs K. j. Badger of Philadelphia; Will
liam McKeever of the Boston Cabinet,
and the officers Of Perseverance Assem-
bly,, No. 80, OF Pawtucket.
After the conclusion of the program the
G. Blundell, Mrs. Edward l.. Root Mrs.
Charles Simmons and Mrs. Mamie III.
Capron acted as patronesses. DIR. }. w.
Keefe was floor director, Il. l.. Root, as
sistant floor director, and Messrs John
Z. Rlundell and Charles Simmons acted
IS aids.
The celebration was in charge Of the fol-
lowing committee Of arrangements Mrs.
q. Annie Blandin, Mrs. Harriet A. Dean,
Miss K. g. Wickens, Miss A. Il. Walker
and Messrs. Gardner blandin, Fred T..
Rhodes and Joseph w. Belcher.
elx.~ g. -. n
dancing. Refreshments were served in
the parlors by Tillinghast. The floral
decorations were by the Vine Street green
houses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
REEVES AND HIS BAND.

The Great Leader Fully Appreciated In
Chicago.
One of the Providence favorites is ID.
w. Reeves. leader of the American Band.
Providence people have gotten so used to
him that they scarcely realize, however,
how important ne Is to them until he
goes and they miss him.
The Chicago Neios of April 30 has a
very comprehensive and interesting article
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
ON BOARD THE RICHMOND.

The Ohicers Give n Delightful Breakfast
Party.
NEWPORT. May "A delightful break
fast was given this noon aboard the Unit
ed States man-of-war Richmond by the
officers attached to the ship The table
was laid in the ward room and the old
ships splendid service of silver used, SO
that when at its heighth the scene was a
brilliant one. The pretty toilets of the
ladies, the officers uniforms and the mu-
sic of the music of the ships band all
made an enlivening occasion. A choice
menu was served as follows: Consomaie
pure en- tasse; filets of sole, a la Horley;
potatoes, parisicune; lobster caops. a la
Nictorice: broled quail, a la Maitre d d'Ho-
tel; lettuce salad; biscuit glaces, biscuits,
q la cuillere' coffee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04

and brain-workers. 1t is n marvellous age, an
age when the ordinary will not be accepted,
when the best Is demanded. Our grand
fathers were content to travel in stage
coaches, to live in cabins and receive a mail
once week. We demand palace cars, taste
full homes and daily communication with the
world. 1t is the rapid-transt age; the age of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
To se,.c, a Camp Grouna.

The commission appointed by the Gem
eral Assembly To secure permanent
camp grounds Tor the State militia will
visit Hills Grove on Tuesday afternoon
next. Brigadier General Kendall, Guar
termaster General Dennis. Adjutant Gen.
eral Dyer and Colonels Thornton and
Moran have been invitcdeby the commits
sion to go with them TO inspect the
groundA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04

Rev. DIR. Miner, Charles II. Fish as the
Rev. DIR. Parkhurst and Charles Cohen
as Baron Rothschild were the other wit
nesses for the defence The jury returned
a verdict of "guilty."
The Judge then imposed the sentence
and the court adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
Benefit to Treasurers Calendar and Collin
at the Opera House.

at the Opera House.
The Providence Opera House will be the
scene of benefit on Thursday evening,
the 18th inst. Patrons of this house have
every reason to feel friendly disposal to-
Mr.. Collin, his assistant. Nothing that
they could do for the comfort OF the peo-
pie who patronized the theatre was left
tindone and Manager Morrow, recogniz-
ing the services rendered by his able assis-
tants, has rendered them the benefit.
Robert McQuade, who Is second only to
will appear on that occasion, and 1t is
expe cted that the friends of both these
popular young men will find that the
Providence Opera House will not DO big
enough to hold all their friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
He's For Harrison.

CHICAGO, May 4.-Chauncey M. Depew
says he will vote at Minneapolis for the
denomination of President Harrison, and
besides the majority of New York dele
gates will do the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
Baron Blanc Sues.

NEW YORK, May 4.-Baron Blanc stole
a march on the Baroness yesterday by
filing papers In n divorce suit, naming
y0ing Fred Yuengling, the son of the
WEALTHY brewer, as correspondent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
THE WESTMINSTER SOCIAL CLUB.
A May Ball Last Evening In Oriental
Hall.

Hall.
The Westminster Social Club held
May ball at Oriental hall last evening
which was we'll attended. At Q o'clock,
the grand march, led by +. G. Kenyon
and Miss Lizzie Connell, and followed by
u. j! Kearns and Miss Jennie Dolan, and
seventy-fve couples moved, aud at it's
close was broken up into sets. The
National Bnnd orchestra furnished the
music for the event. trt
n The following members constituted the
several committees: Committee of Ar
rangements. r. j. Kearns, chairman; +.
&. Kenyon, secretary; w. G. Rawson, X.
w. Snow: General Floor Director, +. &.
Kenyon: Assistant Floor Director. u. j.
Kearns; Aids, w. G. Rawson, X. w. Snow,
+. MAYNARD, w. II. Berry. III. w. Wood,
X. f. Baxter, J, j. Mitchell; Reception
Committee, VIC. Rawson. chairman; +.
G. Kenyon, X. w. Snow. l.. NJ. Lincoln,
w. III. Berry, ii. w. Wood, X. Il. Baxter,
4. Maynard, J. j. Mitchell, =. j. Kearns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
THE GREAT WORDS OF GREAT MEN
A Most Remarkable Array of
OutspOken Statements from
Men Of Mark I'm Both
Continents.
INTERESTING FACTS AND FACES.

The orator before the Senate called this
"an age of progress" He was wrong.
" Progress" does not half express it: II is an
age of revolution. Revolutions carried on.
not by armies. but by discoverers, inventors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
Nearly All senators win 90.

All the Senator's with the exception of
few who were absent today have signi-
fled their intention TO avail themselves Of
the invitation Of the Providence and
Stoningtou Steamship Company, and take
the sail down the bay on the New Hamp-
shire, Friday morning at Al o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04

the telegraph and the telephone. A man
speaks to-day and the entire world reads his
words tomorrow morning. There are but
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04

commencement uay, Ihose on oratlons
are:
Blaisdell, Rowe.
Easton, r: w. Tucker on Theses,
Eddy, chase,
Hylare. Collins,
Lindsay, Durham,
Pirce, Tower,
Record, Turner.
The Junior Marshals for class day were
TO day elected as follows: for first place A.
Il. Cbace, yr.: for second place Walther;
for third place Chalmer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
The Home for Women.

The proposed home for women received
it's charter last week under the name of
the Bethany Home of Rhode Island. A
meeting Of its board of corporators was
held Tuesday afternoon in the office Of
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
Olney Arnold was elected president; the
Rev. Chas. III. Babcock. ID. d., Mrs. Susan
A. ballou of Woonsocket, Mrs. NJ. Nellie
Brown, the Rev. Henry NJ. King, ID. d.,
vice presidents; Alfred Stone, Esq.
treasurer; Chas. r. Carpenter, clerk.
This home is for the reception of re-
spectacle INDECENT women under 65 years
OF age. not otherwise provided for" and
will probably be opened within the present
year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04

The members Of Branch 900, Order of
the Iron Hall. attended the May social at
Il. I. hall under the auspices OF the order
last evening. The grand march, headed
by Deputy +. c. Perkins aud Mrs. Per-
kins, moved at o o'clock. The Enterprise
orchestra furnished the music and the
B. I. Club the refreshments.
The following were the committees
Social committee, &. &. Smith, chair man;
). Looser, Il. Roberts, A. +. Snow, &. A.
Bemis; general floor manager, w. ID. Will
cox; assistant floor manager, j. A. York;
aids, II. Elliot, i. Roberts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
Brown University.

Professor Sears announced this noon
the following names, those chosen for
comm encement day. Those on orations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-04
"RIP VAN wINKLE."

Selection. Faust; .'Gounoo
Fantasie on National airs. ...Beyei
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-22
SOUTHBURY.

A. A. Stone is soon to build an addi. tion to his feed store.
 A social dance at the Town hall, Thursday evening, 2lst.
 Peter Devine has lately had small building erected near his house on Pov- erty street, where he will carry on his usnal business of cutting files. Wilson Bros. had charge of the carpen- ter work.
 Miss Alice Stiles has returned from New Haven.
 Mrs $. l.. Futile is thought somewhat better.
 We are called to mourn the loss of one our old residents, Mrs Frances Stiles, who died on Thursday morning, having been sick since Christmas. The funeral was on Saturday, Rev Messrs Pierce and Munson ofticiated. The interment was in the family lot in the old cemetery at White Oak. Mrs Stiles was born at the old Hicock homestead, now owned by we'll Shelton of Huntington, who married Polly Hickok. Her mother dying when she was quite young, she lived with her grandparents and, after their death, with her uncle, Capt Aaron Hicock, until her marriage to MT Stiles in lS46. She leaves, besides her husband, daughter and brother, Gen George F. Shelton of Sey- lnour. Her age was g years and eight months.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-22
Judson-HauR.

An assemblage that completely filled the edifice gathered at St. Thomas church, New Haven, Wednesday after. noon, to witness the marriage of Miss Grace H., daughter of Mir and Mrs War ner D. JudsOn, to John A. Hauff oi Hauff Bros., New Haven, Rev William Beardsley, nephew of the late Rev Dr Beardsley, performing the ceremony. Miss Annie Judson, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, Frank Wright best man and inc ushers were R. A. Bron- son, Robert Wellman, LeGrand Cannon, William Bigelow. It was very pretty affair and was attended by many of the prominent people of New Haven, the contracting parties being very popular in the Elm City. Many beautiful and costly articles were received by them, including cut glass, solid silver, Royal Worcester ware, etc. Mir and Mrs Hautf' left on an afternoon train for trip South and the points of interest they will visit include Old Point Comfort, Richmond, Washington. After the trip, they will be lat home' to their friends on Wednesday evening, February 3, at l07 Edwards street, New Haven. MT and Mrs Hauff take with them, as they start out on Life's journey, the hearty well wishes of host of friends.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-22
A Heartless Mother.

Georgiana, Hattie, Frank and Lillie, the eldest 10 and the youngest about four, children of George Whittlesey. were committed to the county home at Stratford, Saturday, 10th, Justice C. H. Northrop issuing the papers for their removal. Constable J. II. Blackman and George w. Botsford of Botsford, agents of the Humane society, saw them safely in their new home. to which they were not unwilling to be taken.
 Mrs Whittlesey, whose reputation has not been above reproach in the past, left her husband and family, just before Christmas. They had lived in a house close by the tunnel on the Hawleyville side and, after visit to Danbury with her companion in crime, Mrs Whittlesey visited in New Milford and returned to her mothers home, the little building at the crossing just above Hawleyville sta tion, where, with her child of 20 months and son not belonging to Mir Whittle- sey, she has since remained.
 Sunday, 10th, Selectman Glover, hear ing of the destitution of the deserted children, took quantity of eatables to them and, on their removal to Stratford, procured clothing aG town expense to make them comfortable. Mir Whittlesey has Il position as section hand on the Housatonic, but the desertion of his wife lett him helpless, with the care of so many little ones.