The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-13
PAWTUCKET.

PAWTUCKET.
Observance of Onion Defenders Day by
the Sons of Veterans.
The anniversary of the birth of Abra-
| ham Lincoln, known in the Sons of Vet
eraus' category as Union Defenders's
Day." was observed by Capt. A. X. Til
ton Camp, No. Q. last evening. in a fitting
manner. The camp assembled at their
hall on North Main street, and with a
| good-szed delegation from Tower Post
No. IL, q. n. r., as guests, and several
| member OF he city government. marched
| to Park Place Church. where q special
| service in honor Of the occasion was held.
| The guests includei His Honor Mayor
Brown. Aldermen Davis aud Miller aud
Counclmen Delany, TinGley, Whipple,
O'Brien. Lennon ana McCabe.
A short praise service was held, and
was followed By the regular evening ser
vice, conducted by the pastor. the Rev. j.
j. Woolley. past chaplain Of the Depart
ment of Rhode Island, G.. A. X. A
special sermon WAS delivered, eulogistic
OF Abraham Lincoln, the ,highest tribute
being paid not only to his sublime
patriotism and great statesmanship, but
10 his sterling character, integrity and
temperance n well.
The annual convention Of the Division
of Rhode Island, 5. o. V, will be held
Tuesday at Tower Post Hall, North Main
street. The morning session will open at
$3.50 O'Clock.
Will Not Go to Providence.
A meeting of the delegates appointed to
decide upon the manner of the celebra-
tion OF ST. Patrick's Day held another
meeting yesterday afternoon in Young
Irelauders' Hall. The question as to
vile Eer the societies of Pawtucke5
should go TO Providence and parade there.
according TO the understanding entered
into last year, or hold the parade here,
was taken up and discussed at length.
Some of the delegates were in favor of
short parade here and then uniting with
the parade in Providence. Others were
OF the opinion that parade in both
places would be successful. A vote was
finally taken which resulted In the de
cision TO parade in Pawtucket.
Lecture by Dr. Conaty.
List evening the Rev. Thomas Conatv,
ID. d., of Worcester, Mass, lectured on
American Citizenship" In the hall of
St. Mary's parochial school building be-
fore a large audience.
The Aquinas Lyceum.
A meeting of the Aquinas Lyceum was
held yesterday afternoon for the
purpose OF reorganization. About
forty members were present, and
the following officers were elected:
President, James +. Murphy: first Vice
president, Laurence ;. Hogan; second
vice president, Henry u. Magee; record
ing secreta airy, Nicholas Murray; financial
secretary, Hugh j. Lee; treasurer, John
Mckitchen, Jr.; librarian, James A.
Murphy; assistant librarian, Peter NJ.
Coouey; sergeant-at-arms, William III.
O'Neill; standing committee, Bernard
+. Cooney, Thomas G. McParlin and
William II. O'Nell.
1t was decided to procure new quar-
ters at once, and to hold the annual ball
OF the association on May eve.
The District Court.
In the District Court yesterday four
persons were fined SO and costs each for
drunkenness.
Phillip Lawler was fined s. and costs
for committing an assault upon Louise
Gage.
Points of Interest.
The Y. NJ. G.. A. Polo team defeated the |
Alphas of Central Falls at the Skating
rink, Saturday evening, by "A score of s |
goals to l. The proceeds OF the game |
were douated to the relief fund for the |
Lonsdale sufferers.
A dramatic entertainment was to have |
been presented at Lothrop's Opera |
House last evening under the auspices OF |
Institute Montcalm; but complaint be-
ing made 10 Mayor Brown the pro- |
moters OF the venture were advised not
To present the piece.
At the hall OF Samuel Slater Lodge.
Sons of st. George, tomorrow evening, a
uniformed division OF the order will be
instituted.
The recent prosecution Of liquor law
some Of the dealers The Sunday law
was noticeably more generally observed
in the city yesterday than heretofore.
The division council OF the Sons OF vet.
Grams will meet this evening at division
headquarters.
Tower Post. No. IL, G. A. r. will hold
an open meeting this evening Com
mander William NJ. Peckham will read
"A paper.
Tomorrow evening the Rhode Island
Central Labor Union will hold public
mass meeting In Single Tax hall. with
addresses bv prominent gentlemen
The regular monthly meeting OF the
school committee will be held tomorrow
evening.
Both branches OF the city council will
meet iu Joint convention Wednesday
evening for the purpose OF clecting city
officers for the year.
Troop n, First Battalion Cavalry, will
give reception aud banquet at its ar
mory, Railroad Hall, on wednesday even
Ing.
Capt a. X. Tllton Camp S. O. v, will
pay visit TO Burnside Camp. Provi.
leuce. tomorrow evening. on the occasion
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