The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-14
THE PAWTUXET VALLEY.
NEWS NOTES GATHERED IN THE
VARIOUS VILLAGES.
The Reception to Hon. Honors Mercier,
ex-Premier of Quebec, by HIS Fellow
Countrymen In Natick.

Master Charles Nelson of Pontiac. who
injured his foot last May while in the act
OF climbing lalde, and consequently
was Obliged TO spend some six weeks In
the Rhode Island hospital as the result.
has been DISCHARGED from that institu-
tion and is now able TO be about without
the use If either crutchcs or cane.
The large engi e Ia the company's mill
at Pontiac leslne disabled yesterday
morning whic caused the bieachery and
| IA large part Of the mill to shut down
some four hours
Mrs. George IL. Tyler OF Pontiac Is
visiting friend In Moosup valley.
Miss Mary j. Robinson OF Providence
has rec .ntly been the guest OF friends n
Pontiac. Miss Robinson has recently re-
turned from visit among freud In
England.
Mr.. l. ster s. Thompson returned to
her home at Weymouth Heights Mass,
yesterday, after having been Liie guest OF
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Corey
| Of Pontiac.
Natick. 2
Mr.. a ID Mrs. Medid Dervln have 70.
turned from their wedding tour through
| Canada.
The st. Jean society met in their hall
| tation that was given them ny the CIR
ere Merei-r society To attend the recep.
| lion OF the Hon. III. Mercier to be given
at Rocky Point on Tuesday next. The
| two orders Will turn out in body and
will he headed by the Quidnick Union
| Co-net Rand. The orders Will march
| from their respective halls to the d'pot
| and the trip will be made by rail and
steamer. Fraak Beiari and j. B. Bar
| den will be marshalls OF the day.
The Baptist Sunday school went on
their pleasure trip "Wednesday. They
mainder OF the day WAS spent at Roger
| Williams park.
j. Flanigan's new business block Is
being artistically painted by Pearce.
Tucker g. Co. Of Arctic Centre.
River Point
Messrs. James aud John Thornton are
attending the races at Mystic Park.
| Boston.
Miss Nellie Cole of South Kingston is
| visiGing friends in this place
| Colviu's machine shop Is closed Tor
| three days for repairs.
MIR. 4. ii. Harrof returned from the
| Worlds fair today.
sarah and Jennie Westcott, accom-
/
| Bu.tonwoods.
River Point.
| Mrs A. X. Wood. after visit with
| friends in this vicinity has returneu 10
| her home In Fall River.
Mr.. Nellie Eddy has returned to her
home in Harmon. N. j.
Tue Sunday school connected with the
| Congregational church made an excur-
sion to Rocky. Point yesterday Six
large aud densely packed party wagons
| left the church at O'Clock a. m., besides
several private conveyances.
Mrs. Thomas ellis and daughter are
! on a visit In Lawrence, Mass.
| Phenix.
Camp Francis c. Greene. Sons of Vet
erans, held it's regular meeting in Nc
Gregor hall, Wednesday evening. An
invit alton from the committee on the
rennion OF the Second Rhode Island regi-
| ment to escort the guests was received
| and accepted.
| The committee on the reunion of the
| Second Rhode Island regiment will meet
| at McGregor hall tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Henry Essex and son of Buffalo,
| N. Y, are the guests OF Mrs. Esex's
mother, Mrs, James Smith
Mr.. Ezra Homes Of Putnam, Coan., is
visiting in this place.
Mr.. S. Germaine's new buildings are
nearly completed.
Mr.. Eben Crandall OF Hartford Conn.
is WISHING friends here.
| Several of our citizens joinet the River
Point Congregational Sunday school ex-
cursioa to Rocky Point yesterday.
| Quidnick.
| Superintendent knight has returned
| from visit among relatives In New
Hampshire.
| Mrs. Stephen Williams of North Attle-
boro. Mass. Is a guest OF friends in This
| place
Dr. Ira winsor is member OF the
| soliciting committe for the Second Rhode
| Island regiment reu ion.
| Mr.. and Mrs. George Gardner of
| Providence have recently been the guests
OF friends in this place.
Henry Cushing will spend a few weeks
vacation In the White mountains.
Anthony.
The Christian Endeavor society held
its semi-annual meeting for the election
| of officers at the church, Tuesday evening,
| and the following were chosen for the six
months next ensuing: President. Daniel
| T.. Bennett; vice president. Richard f.
I 6caser, recording secretary, Flora Wood:
| responding secretary, y. Everett
| Andrews: treasurer. Mrs. Rosie Bennett.
| The several different committees pertain
| ing to the Christian Endcavor society
| were chosen.
Arctic Centre.
Mr.. John Pheneui hrs returned from a
| visit in Providence and Boston.
John Dempsey has returned to his
home In Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Templeton, after
| n weeks visit with Mrs. John McMahon,
| have r turned TO their homes IN Port
| Chester, y. Y.
Rev. James p. Brads. pastor of St.
| James Church, IL absent fron his paris
| on "A visit. Rev. FIR. Forteau will attend
| 10 sick calls during MS absence.
Mrs Lena Maynard Is spe ding wo
weeks vacation with frienis In Eas,
| Douglass, Mass
| The Misses Chagnon of Fall River,
| who nave been visiting their brother, d.
| Cbaghon, have returned nome.
Mrs. Barnard McGrain of Ncwbury.
| n. ", Ia visiting her cousins, Lizzie aud
| Mamie Sullivau.
MIR. Joseph Bouchard has purchased
| his.brother's share In the gents furnishing