The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-16
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Entertainmcnts This Evening.
xoTHRoPs OPERA HousE-Ksihssine Robe
y 'TAs Iron Matter"
George Dougherty, ~ years old, ha
been missing from his home, 349 Soutl
Main street, since last night.
The private school that has been rur
By Miss Bisbee for more than twenty
years win bo closed this season.
Tho Pawtucket electric line was inoper.
ativo for half an hour yesterday afternoon
owing to the burning out OF fuse on one
Of the cars.
The grand Jury OF the United States
Circuit Court completed its labors today
Owing to the absence OF the judge, how
ever, the members were excused until
O'Clock.
The state rife range at Sassafras Point
win b. opened today for the sharpshooters
Of the State militia. Governor Brown will
b. present and test his skill in perforating
the bulls eye.
The surveyors attached to the city en-
gineer's Office are engaged in taking test
measurements of the abutments of Burn
side bridge to see II they have been pushed
out any since construction.
DR.. Thoms of the firm of Thoms & Shaw,
Olneyville, was thrown from his horse on
Crescent Park avenue yesterday afternoon
and was rendered unconscious for couple
Of hours. He subsequently rode home.
Coroner 4. H. Lincoln has concluded an
inquest on the death of Richard 9. Mer-
Ger, who was accidentally shot by Broker
David Randall at the Board of Trade
building. No decision has been rendered
Is yet.
The number OF applicants for lodgings
In the tramps boudoir at the Central
Station has materially diminished since
the summer invites outdoor exposure.
The grassy turf Is more congenial than
the hard bunk boards.
w. Harris Wolf, years old, living at
~ Clifford street, was accidentally knocked
down by one of T. A. Sherman's teams on
Richmond street last evening. He was
picked up by Officer O'Brien and taken
home. His injuries are slight.
At the tennis tournament in Elmwood
yesterday afternoon, Colwell defeated
George In the second round. Matches in
the semi finals are in order this afternoon
and the tournament promises to con-
tinue until the latter part Of next week.
The r. l. Horticultural Society will give
its annual exhibition of roses and straw
berries in Tillinghast's assembly rooms
next Monday. 1t will be thrown open to
the public at II o'clock. A collation. of
straw berries will be given to each visi-
tor.
Four hundred members OF All Saints
Memorial Church, accompanied by the
rector, Daniel Henshaw, the assistant
rector, Arthur M. Aucock, and their
teachers, took possession of Tiverton Four
Corners today. The trip was made on
the steamer Awashonks.
Fields Point, Pleasant Bluff and Crescent
Park will be in full blast tomorrow, and
the prevalence of the present weather
conditions will undoubtedly suggest
days outing down the river at these popu-
lar resorts. Now is the accepted time to
samplea shore dinner for the savory clam
hes reached the perfection of its flavor
and quality.
At the First Baptist Church tomorrow
morning, memorial service will be held
IN honor of ex-President Robinson of
Brown University. The baccalaureate
President Andrews and at 1880 O'Clock,
Rev. 7: Edwin Brown, ID. D., will address
The religious societies of the University.
The grand jury of the Common Pleas
Court will report their findings Mon
day morning. They have 40 cases
A large percentage are for vioIe-
tions OF the law prohibiting the carrying
Of concealed weapons. The case of j. Il.
0athee, charged with the murder of T..
eaunders, st Nerragansett Park, has been
submitted to the jury.
The big blaze which attracted consid-
orable attention along the bay about nine |
o'clock last night was caused by the |
burning OF barn located on east War |
rem avenue near the Darlington line. |
Lt was owned by Alexander Wood and !!
contained hay and farming implements |
valued ct $500, all of which were a total |
loss. There was very little insurance.
When the steamer Planet left her dock |
this morning she had on board about |
two hundred and fifty of the scholars of |
Inc Mathewron street Nj. +. Church, their
destination being Thurston's farm at |
awansea. They were accompanied by the |
superintendent, j. A. Latham. Frank /
4. Smith had the general management |
Df the affair. X. III. Howard superintended |
the games and 4. II. Shaw acted as an as
Bistant.
The executive committee OF the Rhode
Island Department of the Grand Army are
making arrangements for the annual
held-day complimentary to Department
Eaker. They have chosen Fri
dey, june 20, as the date and Rhodes
on-the- Pawtuxet as the place. They are
making special effort to secure the
presence of Commander in Chief Adams
Ind members of his staff, and there is an
encouraging prospect that they will be
present.
Manager Harrington announces the
preliminary opening of Rocky ky-point- to-
morrow, the date fixed for the regular
opening being July 1. The special attrac-
ions are concerts by the National Band in
he new stand on the summit of the hill,
baseball game by the Providence and
Bunaio teams In the Eastern League series,
Ind as TO the dinners, the manager de-
'iares that in quality, quantity and SER
'ice they viii be superior TO any procur-
lble down the bay.
Daily Cooking Hint.
Rich CooKIEs-Five cups sugar, cups
)uttcr, 10 cups flour, taplespoonfuls
milk. eggs. teaspoonfuls soda Rect |