The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-01

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Department Commander Charles ii.
Baker and stan. The following compan-
les marched to the depot led By the Bris-
toll Cornet Brass Band with J. Pickles,
leader, Babbitt Post numbering %
men under Commander Henry II. Card;
james +. Dewolf Camp Sons OF veter-
ans, Captain Frank b. Wilson in COM
msnd; Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
under Lieutenant William Hodgkinson.
Upon the arrival OF the 7;15 pm. train the
commander and his staff were escorted to
carriages by the committee. The pro-
cession then marched to the Commercial
Club, where fine spread was In waiting
for the distinguished guests. After
social hour was passed the procession
again formed and marched to q. A. X.
Hall. During the entire line of
march the streets were brilliantly illumi-
mated with red and green fire, rockets and
mines. At the hall the chiof and staff were
courteously received by the Women's Re-
lief Corps who were very efficient i'm
making the visitors enjoy a pleasant
reception. The hall was very
SinOOIatCiy utCOIdtto WIN Du0tluk 0no
potted plants, and many old battle flags
which had been brought from the battle
field by the Post. At o'clock Commander
Card introduced the commander who
entertained the audience with
an able address, after which
speeches were made by various members
from the different organizations. At the
conclusion of speech making they all re-
paired to tho inner hall where the handi-
work of the Woman's Relief Corps had
been beautifully displayed, and enjoyed
q spread containing all the choicest viands
OF the market, Caterer Reed, a member OF
the post, having general supervision over
the grand affair.
The Racquet Club gave q clambake at
Mount Hope today.
Miss Mary b. Fits, teacher in the pub
lie schools, has rendered her resignation
and a special meeting has been called by
the committee to take action on the
resignation on Monday evening next.
The Prohibition party hold q caucus to-
night at the store of +. A. Warner to
choose delegates to attend the Congress
sional convention to be held in Steinert
Hall on Monday, September 3.
The Holy Name Society gave a clam
bake at the Mount on Friday, about three
hundred being present. Tho bake was
served by Mr.. Frank T.. Rawson, the well
known caterer.
Department Commander Charles III.
Baker and staff, q. A. r., will make an
official visit today to the Soldiers Home.
Mrs. Charles ii. Dsbney of Philadelphia
is the guest of Major and Mrs. Raymond
ii. Perry at their residence upon the
Mount.
Mr.. William III. Broad bent, superintepd-
ent OF the Hathaway mills of Fall River,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles III.
Douglass.
A german was given last evening by Mr..
Howell and Miss Louisa Williams at their
residence on Hope street.
Bristol Train of Artillery started this
morning in bon tons for their days outing
at Dexter Grove.
The State Soldiers Relief Board is hold
ing q session here today.
Tho plans of Engineer Chase have been
accepted by the building committee of
the naval ststion, to be erected here. The
proposals will be given out the coming
week.
The marriage Of Miss Mary b. Fits to
Mr.. Joseph King of st. Paul, Minnesota,
will take plase on Wednesday next. They
will make st. Paul their future home.
Mr.. Eugene Leclair, the contractor, has
commenced opening up Oliver street to
Main and down Main to Franklin street,
so as to intercept the main sewer, all of
which is his own private property. All
parties can enter by referring to him.
Warren.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Waterman gave a
sailing party TO 40 OF their friends yester-
day. Two boats, the Rhode Island and
Metacom, conveyed them to Rocky Point
where an enjoyable afternoon was spent.
Miss May Spinning OF Bridgeport has
returned home after fortnight's visit in
town.
Mrs. w. n. Ackley and Mrs. w. j. At
wood left town for New York last even
ing.