The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-05
BRISTOL

Dy ali. lne music, DanuS OF uIes anu
drum corps, discharging of fire arms and
the burning OF various kinds of fireworks
occupied the town until A. NJ, when a
national salute was fired by the Bristol
Train of Artillery and all the bells OF the
various churches aud industries were run.
As early as 7:30 the Hydraulian Fire and
Hose Company had assembled at their
engine house TO make preparation for the
receptions OF the visiting firemen from
Warren.
At s A M. Captain Wilson with forty
men, led by the Bristol Drum and Fife
Corps, marched to the depot and received
the Narragansett Fire Company and War
They then marched to their hall where
'opeh house" was held. On the same
train came the Middleboro Brass Band
and were escorted TO their headquarters,
the Bristol Hotel, where they lunched.
At 10 o'clock the line was formed, the
right resting on State street sd and the LEFT @
up their line OF march, A platoon of
police, marshall aud twenty aids, Mid
dleboro Brass Band, Carter leader, with
twenty-five pieces; Bristol Train of Ar
tillery, under the command Of Colonel
Clark ii. Straight; Bristol Light Infan-
Govern; the Naval Reserve Torpedo Com.
pany, Lieut.. Hodgekinson, with forty
five men; the Bristol Drum aud Fife
Corps, Chief Engineer Rounds. with his
Assistants Spencer and Connery. attired
in their neat new uniforms; Hydraulion
Fire Engine % Company, U.s. sS men, ah.r under ID
chine being drawn by horses; Warren
Drum and Fife Corps; Narragansett Fire
Company; Dreadnaught Hook and
Ladder Company with 40 men,
under Foreman William A. Rawson;
their truck being driven by horses, the
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
thirty men under Capt. John Norris, the
steamer being drawn by four black horses,
team containing veterans from the Sol
dier's Home, carriages containing the
orator. reader OF the Declaration of Inde-
pendence," clergymen. members OF the
Fourth of July committee Town Council,
Town Clerk, high sheriff and officers
of the Custom House and Post Office aud
citizens. After marching through the
principal street they entered the Town
Hall which had been elaborately decorat-
ed. Prayer was offered by the Rev. $. ID.
Moxley. The reading of tho Declaration
of Independence by Edward .O'Donnell, a
rendered, aud the oration by o. l.. Bos-
worth. was considered MASTERPIECES.
He carried his audience back to the days
of Blake, Payne Anthony, Bullock and
Colt. During the services the band die
coursed excellent music. The benedic
lion was prououhceo ny JUG neV. ~ D'
Moxley.
The Hydraulion with the Narragan-
sets at the Church street house en-
joyed an excellent dinner, served by
Bickford 81 Northup. The tables were
beautifully decked with flowers. The
Dreadnaughts at their hall held a general
reception to all Of their friends. The fire
men of steamer King Philip at their hall
extended q welcome to all the committee
of the day, and then repaired to the
Grand Army Hall, where q luxurious
dinner was In waiting for them. served
by Caterer Reed.
Their guests were the marshal aud his
aids, orator Of the day, reader OF the Dec
laration OF Independence, member OF the
council, town clerk, town treasurer, high
sheriff and his deputies. clerk OF the
courts and ex-members OF the council.
After enjoying sumptuous repast they
repaired to the common to witness the
various amusements AS scheduled.
Bicycle race, first prize, Master Lebaron
Colt; second prize to Master Ezra Dixson-
Next in order being the baseball game by
the home team and the Middletons from
North Attleboro, the score being l7-l1 in
favor of the home team. The foot race OF
100 yards was won by Perry, first, and
the second by Hanvill; the boys race be.
ing won by young Master Bullock OF
Warren, the second to Willie Duffee.
inO ouS-Oh-WoA W
featuring Company team winning two
tests out of three, then ended the amuse-
ments until evening, when an open air
concert by the band upon the common
aud grand display Of fireworks by the
committee, after which the band, with
the COMMITTEES, visited Col. Colt and
PLAYED several of their choicest selec-
tions. From there they went to ex-Coun-
Gilman Christie's and were invited In and
entertained. The committee also enter
tanned their friends at the hotel.
The gale Of Sunday did considerable
damage TO our boating, causing number
to break from their moorings and go
ashore
Lemuel Platt passed away at the ripe
old age of "a years. He was visiting his
daughter at Worcester when stricken
down. His remains will be brought here
on Wednesday for interment.
The Coventry Club entertained the fol
lowing gentlemen on Sunday at the club
house: Mr.. Thorp Of New York, MIR.
Collins OF Philadelphia, Mr.. Nasbitt of
Kansas City, Messrs. Bradley aud Max
we'll Norman of Newport.
Another invoice of fine shoes for the Fourth.
Mems boys womens. misses aud children's Calf
Russia and Patent Leather Bluchers, Balls and OK
fords Ia the very latest novelties