The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-19

for an essay on cotton spinning Offered
by the Cotton and Wool Reporter.
Mr.. Charles FIeicler of tnls cIty, NV
the largest worsted manufactures in the
United States, was urged TO take the per
| manent presidency of the National Asso-
citation Of Wool Manufacturers at the re-
cent meeting Mr.. Fletcher was unable
to accept, owing TO a multitude OF busi'
ness cares, but with other h stern manu-
facturers he accepted the invitation OF
the Philadelphia manufacturers TO a
| banquet at the Union League in Phlla-
| delphia on FRIDAY morning. Mr..
Fletcher contributed $500 toward making
up the deficiency.
Mr.. ID. Wilcox, president Of the Manu-
| featuring jewelers. Board of Trade, has
been invited to attend the annual dinner
| of the New York jewelers. Board of
| Trade, which is TO be held tomorrow
evening at Delmonico's.
Mr. William S. X. Wetmore and Mrs.
Rogers Wetmore of Newport, have sailed
for Europe
The Rev II. b. Cady of Ne yport was
In Providence yesterday.
Can't. w. II. Bxby OF Newport has
been in Providence in business.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. Murphy of New
port have as guest Miss Mary f.. Sulli-
van OF this city.
The assembly last niGht at the Troca-
dero was n very brilliant affair. Dane.
ing was enjoyed until the wee sma'
hours, with an intermission for refresh
assemblies are: Mrs. William Amos, Mrs.
A. v Chaplin, Mrs f.. ID. Pearce Mrs
William Goddard, Mrs. +. Philip Mason
and Mrs William e. Rocker. The man
ayers are; Duncan Chaplin. Jr.. Lannis-
ton Hartwell and Charles L. A. Heiser.
The West Side wheelman. A. B. Curry
president, held its annual dance last
night at Cheapside Hall.
The Misses Ruth and Mary Hammond
of Wexford, started to-day for Wash
ington, where they will pass the rest of
the winter.
At o'clock this afternoon the funeral
services Of Mrs. Joseph Greene occurred
at her sons residence on PARK avenue,
Auburn. Mrs Greene was the widow of
the late Joseph Greene, veteran leader of
the American Band. The Rev. Josiah
NJ. Remick of the Free Baptist Church,
officiated, and music was furnished by
male quartet from Providence.
Frances Murphy. the temperance ora
tor, will be invil ed to deliver "A course of
lectures in the Pawtuxet Valley as soon
as his Providence engagements are flu
ished
Mr.. G. ID. Kidder registered at the
American and Mrs. A. II. Briggs at the
Tavern, Boston, yesterday.
Mrs V. NJ, Wilson and Mrs. Hannah
p Blood of Bradford county. Pa, are
visiting friends in Providence.
people who watched the presentation OF
badges last night at Infantry Hall.
atives of Gov. Browns family |
md members of Gen. Dyer's family were |
among those seated on the platform.
President f. Benjamin Andrews of
Brown University, spoke last night at
he monthly dinner of the Boot aud Shoe
Club, Boston, on the silver question.
Mr. X. w. Drawbridge has returned to
Brown University after a prolonged ill
less.
Alderman Charles Il. Harris, represent
ng the Rhode Island Butchers and
Association. attended the
welfth annual meeting OF the Boston
Retail Grocers' Association last night.
Mr.. John l.. Heaton, well-known i'm
his city for his years work on the News
$ editor, is lecturing in Brooklyn upon
ubjects connected with American his
ory. and the papers of the New York
uburb say the lectures are unique and
The parents and friends Of Mr. William
Iitchell called upon him last evening at
is residence on McQ lade street, and
resented him with valuable violin and
use. MIR. Mitchell entertained his call
r. with a number OF selections on the !
and refreshments were
,rved.
The members or the Brown Chapter of
ne Beta Psi fraternity. together with
dies, making party of twenty-six. en-
'yed sleighride to Renoboth and re-
irn last night. At Rehoboth the party
rs entertained by one of it's number.
r. Frederick Marvel, at the residence of
Is parents.