The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-15
STATE News.
Bristol.

The basket party given last evening
upon Metacom avenue, under the auspi-
ces of the p. b. Club, was a very success
full local affair. There was large party
present and dancing was continued until
late hour.
Rev. William l.. Brown OF Wrcntham,
Mass, will conduct the services at the
First Baptist Church tomorrow, the pas
tor, Rev. s. ID. Morley, being away on his
vacation.
Mr.. James j. Van Allen, one of New
ports leading society gentlemen, is the
guest of Mrs. Marguerite DeWolf Allen,
whose palatial residence Is situated upon
the banks OF Poppasquash, overlook
ing the bay and town.
The farmers at the present time are cut
ting unusual amounts of green fodder for
their stock, owing to the drouth which
has nearly destroyed all pasturage.
At meeting held last evening at the
headquarters of the Naval Reserve Torpe-
do Company, Lieutenant Hodgekinson
appointed the following officers, some
thing unknown in military and naval tac-
tics: Mr. Edward Gladding az his private
secretary and James Milburn his private
orderly.
Mr.. Jeremiah McCarty lies critically i'll
at his residence upon Bradford street,
with slight hopes of his recovery.
Mrs. Theodore Dewitt Colt is stopping
at the New Cliffs Hotel at Newport.
Arrangements are being made with
Steve Brodie, the bridge jumper, who has
a company upon the road, to give an en-
tertainment here after his engagement at
Newport.
1t was quite amusing last evening to
see number of groups of persons upon
the sidewalks looking al the partial
| eclipse of the moon almost obscured in
| the clouds.
harrington.
The Rural Improvement Association
| held its monthly meeting last evening
| and discussed variety of ques-
tions, including the drainage at
Drownville, the new highway across the
bay, etc. The question, .'How can the
| town of Darlington get rid of the wild
carrot which is sapping the vitality of the
| land,n was submitted to special commit
tee. The following preamble and resolu-
| tion was passed:
| Whereas, The present Town Council
| having the true Interest of the town at
| heart have extended to our association
their nearly cooperation and taken IA
| vorable action on the following requests
| and suggestions of the association:
The erection Of suitable bill-boards and
the prohibition OF posting circulars on
| the highways; the abatement of certain
nuisances; the appointment OF health
officer; the removal and prohibition OF
the appointment of special
| police; the reduction OF the
| rent OF the town hall Tor association and
other town purposes; vote to lower the
| three culverts on the NayaIt highway
near the Drownville crossing; and the
appointment of a committee on country
| revision.
Resolved, That the Rural Improvement
| Association are sensible of the courtesy
extended and thoroughly appreciate the
| spirit in which IL was done.
| Phenix.
Beginning Monday, Sept. II, the public
library will be open Monday, Wednesday
! and Saturday evenings, from z To Q, and
Saturday from to 9p. IN.
Services at the Baptist Church tomor-
| row as follows: Morning sermon by the
pastor at 10:45, subject, Conflict; Sun
day school at 12:15 p. M; Y. p. 5. G. +. at
$3.50 y. M; evening sermon by the pastor
| at7:3.
Mr.. Rhodes Andrews OF the Phenix hotel
has ou exhibition at the Peoples Phar-
macy six potatoes, the largest of which
weighs 2A, and the smallest y pounds.
| They were raised on Mr.. Andrews farm
on Nstick Hill.
Warren.
A large and appreciative audience lis
tened to an interesting lecture on "Tem-
| perance" given by Mrs. Mary Clement
Ieavtt in the Methodist Church, last
| evening.
Mrs. Lcavitt came as a representative
of tho w. &. 4. u, and Il a pleasant
speaker. Solos were rendered by Miss
| Ellen III. Maxwell and Miss Robinson.
Mrs. william Torrey Harris and Miss
Edith Davidson Harris of Washington
ID. c., are visiting on Washington street
| Mrs. II. Il. Cav OF Fall River is the
guest of Mrs. l. n. Bliss on Main street.