The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-02

attended and proved q great success. Inc
committee consisting Of Messrs. Burgess,
Bickford, Mayo, Kinder, Kenney and
McDougall, had used every available
means to make IL 80. The grounds known
as Mount Hope are located on
q beautiful eminence from the
summit of which u afforded an interest
ing view OF a wide extent OF country with
. picturesque scenery, embracing the
beautiful bay to which 1t gives name and
the waters and Islands of the noble Mar
%ragansett. These grounds were once the
homo OF the famous chieftan, King
Philip, and are owned by Mr.. William
b. DeWolf. The most notable
event Of the day was two races,
the mile race consisted OF seven
entries, Mr.. John Collins winning by sew
eral yards, receiving a silver medal. In
the 100 yards dash there were 10 entries,
MIR. George Hawley winning by several
feet receiving a gold badge purposely de-
signed for the occasion by the committee.
A numbe OF races were INDUCED in by
both ladies and gentlemen, all winners
receiving valuable prizes.
At a meeting of United Brothers Lodge.
/. o. 0. f., it was voted to make a frater-
nal visit to Excelsior Lodge, No. 40, OF
Newport, Tuesday evening, Aug. IA. The
~excursios will be maze on the steamer
Wave.
Tue Canton Sowamset excursion OF
Warren 90 Wednesday, OIL board of the
steamer Moaps hope, was accompanied
by . lAis. .ss~ OF citizens from here.
Rev y uliss TIstter and wife, who
hsvs 49, ~ Sarrows for several
~ssks, rsss,as hsa on Tuesday to at
tssd the 1isas % Wednesday OF his
ssnasy e<hss noon he was taken
ssadsshy ~ sAs conveyed home oy his
ta,Ass-n ls~, Ms. Robert Turner. He Is
mace improved today. 80
ST. Michael Episcopal Sunday School
today enjoys a days outing at Mount
Hope.
A large number OF members of the
Christian Endeavor Society OF the Con-
gregational Church attended a convention
OF the East Shore Young Peoples Societies
at Riverside last evening. Rev. Henry A.
Stevens, pastoc OF the Congregational
Church, who accompanied them, delivered
an able address to the convention.
Unless we have rain soon ii is expected
that the water used upon lawns will have
to be withdrawn in order to husband the
water supply.
The school buildings are being thor
oughly renovated preparatory to the fall
term Of the schools.
The new half ratsr recently launched
from the Herreshoffs' works was given q
; trial of speed on Wednesday by Mr.. Nat
Herreshoff. She il very fast and gives
perfect satisfaction. She was built for
Walter Langdou ~ Shelter Islands and ID
named Trust Me
The committee on building the Naval
Station here hold q meeting today in
Providence for the purpose of accepting
plans.
Phenix.
Mr.. Ezra b. Pierce, who has for the pas
two years been connected with Ralph d
Cornell in the meat and vegetable trade
moved his household furniture to Provi'
dence yesterday, where he expects ts
engage in the retail meat business
During their residence here boil
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce nave made many
friends who deeply regret their removal
When Narragansett Assembly No. 8
Pythian Sisterhood, was formed here
about three years ago, 1t was due largely
to the efforts of Mrs. Pierce, who wai
unanimously elected to fill the office o
First Chancellor Commander.
Since that time she has been one of 1T
most active and enthusiastic members
and by her removal from this place tn
society will experience O loss which viii
be greatly felt.
The Phenix Cornet Band has secured
new quarters in Cards Block where the,
will meet for rehearsal for the first time
this evening at 8 O'Clock.
Miss Malva Deane of Springfield, Mass.
ia the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Brigham
Deane on Ames street.
Mr.. Benjamin Richmond of Westerly ]
visiting with friends here.
Mrs. w. j. Ellis, who has been tn
guest of Miss M. +. Woolsey, returned t.
her hone in Ellis, Mass, yesterday.
;. River Point.
/, band concert will be given by tn
Union Cornet Band from the band stan'
this evening.
Miss Lizzie Samuels is stopping at But
tonwoods Hotel for three weeks.
Miss Agnes II. /. Douglas, delegate iron
the Young Peoples Society of Christian
81 Endeavor at the convention at Cleveland
Ohio, is expected home today.
|, &. II. Potter, Jr., ~bookkeeper for 3. II
Greene & Sons, intends leaving next wee
for two weeks vacation to Nova Scott
and Prince Edward Island.
A challenge gam IF tennis betwee
I Andrew Yorston and Archie Reoch of tn
u. and l. Club and Howard Burdick an
+. +. Potter of the Bachelors Club will b
played next week. Great interest will b
Q taken in this match as great rivalry exist
n betw cen the two clubs.
Warren.
A large number OF people %patronize til
, shore dinners at Silver Spring. There al
. some there most every day.
q Messrs. Stanwood, Bullock and Wheato
. nave returned from their cruise along III
. Connecticut shore in the yacht Jennie c