The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-08
BRISTOL.

At the annual meeting OF the Female
Charitable Society the following officers
were elected: Directors, Miss c. Maria
Shepard and Mrs. Elizabe Harrington
managers. Mrs. Sarah f.. Spooner, Mrs. II.
W. Doury, Mrs. 4. G. skinner, Mrs. Eliza
beth Grant, Mrs. Eliza beth Adams and
Mrs. Samuel w. Church; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. T.. NJ. Bsb5tt. The sum
OF 800 was received as a bequest from the
estate of the late Mrs. Martha Dimsn.
The members of Court Don Luiz Filippe
Association No. l held a very pleasant
social on Saturday evening at Bristol Train
of Artillery Armory. Music, dancing,
singing and plays of various kinds formed
the programme.
Mr.. Frank NJ. Dimond has purchased
the lot formerly owned by the late John
B. Pearse and the house adjoining, owned
by Isaac and Sarah III. Hoard. He intends
erectins fi4e dwelling house with all
modern Improvements for his own use.
The Descendants OF Revolutionary He
roes celebrated their 1l9th anniversary Of
the bombardment OF Bristol on Saturday,
in q very betiIting manner. Upon the
arrival OF the 1875 train, the visitors
were welcomed by the president of the
Council, Henry Nj. Gibson, where 20
carriages were in waiting for them,
TO convey them to different points OF in-
terest. Mr.. John p. Reynolds's, superin-
tendent Of public schools, residence was
visited upon Bristol Neck, it being the
headquarters of General Lafayette during
his stay here OF two weeks during the
spring OF 177S. From there the visitors
were driven to the Soldiers Home,
where they were cordially received
by superintendent Hall. They hen s.ted
eN-Lleutcnant Governor Wardwcll's =
grounds and were shown many historical
poiAts of interest connected with the
estate. From there they visited Mount
L a.. - IN Ii.
LOCK, where they spent an hour in viewing
the grounds aand the beautiful scenery
and its surroundings. The view
from the heights extends fnr out upon the
ocean. During their drive they visited
the Hopeworth Sanitari1m where the
Messrs. Garfield met them and escorted
them 10 all parts OF the grounds ard
through the different medical Depart
ments. From there they visited the
ferry, and upon their return they
stopped at tperesd sdence of Judge j. Rus
sci Bullock, where their stay was brief
owing to their limited time, after which
they proceeded 20 the town hall, where
the order of arrangements were INDUCED
in as before reported.
The Merry Makers Club will hold their
annual field day upon the Mount on We'd
nesday next. The exercises will consist
of n clay pigeon shoot. The match will
have four well known shots. A dinner
will be served and number OF promi-
nent men will be present from Providence
as guests OF the club.
Mr.. Leon Kenny has accepted a position
at the Rubber Works.
The National India Rubber Company
are making extensive repairs and enlarg-
ing their works by building several new
buildings. The work il rapidly progress
ing under the direct supervision OF MIR.
Alonzo Pierce. the contractor. The works
will be completed during the month Of
November when the company will be
employing an increased amount OF help
during the winter.
At anchor In the harbor, schooners
Harbinger aud Wslrus both bound west.
A movement il on foot here to organize
a debating club for the winter and also to
arrange for q course OF lectures.
The following summer residents Will
leave for their winter homes today and
tomorrow. Dr. Herbert NJ. Howe and
family OF Philadelphia, ". u. Renwick,
Esq, and family OF New York, Mr.. Will
lam q. Lowe and family OF Brooklyn, y.
V, DIR. James North and family OF
staten lsls I'd. y. ",