The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-17

ing? / could not help thinking OF this
as i took trip in the elevator OF
the new Industrial Trust Company
building the other day. Chicago mas
similar building. 1t is called the Monan-
dock, and is the largest Office building in
the world. 1t Is just about the same
widt h as the Industrial.
1t Is three times as long however and
twice as high. Like the Chicago edifice
the Providence building Is replete with
all conveniences in the way of elevators,
lavatories, mail chute, electric lights and
that which modernizes more than any
thing, a first class place where the
luxury of shaving is enjoyed. i would
emphasize the word enjoyed without the
use of italics. Way up on the top floor
you VIII find in close proximity to the
Exchange street elevators, which means
easy access in the true sense of the word,
the neatest and most superbly fitted up
barber shop TO be found in the city of
Providence.
The proprietor, Mr.. William V. Bottom.
knows his business. Why shouldn't he?
Going into his fathers shop at an early
age he was duly installed into the mystic
ries OF the art OF giving man a satisfac-
tory shave without regard to the
insane antics his beard takes i'm
growing. When his father died
he was obliged to take charge and ever
since he has devoted himself to his pro-
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that he has become an adept in the art of
smoothing mans face and attend
ing to all the necessary etceteras
which 60 long way toward max
ing life pleasant. Congenial patrons,
skilled workmen, delightful view of the
city, pure air, good light, polite attention,
away from the dust and humdrum OF the
streets, all these advantages are included
to those who like the enjoyment that can
be obtained in the particular OF shaving,
hair cutting, and shampcoing. The pro-
prietor is 80 accommodating that he will
dye for you II requested.
Now is the season of the year when
thoughts revert to hammocks, garden
hose and well-and CLANS.
Did you ever observe how stranger in
these parts goes about it to eat this delec-
table fruit OF Narrsgansett Bay? How
they will watch you before
using the knife and fork which
they have in hand. Their original
idea was to open the she'll by prying 1t.
Once the clam was at their mercy off came
the head or snout, then followed the body,
both being discarded, leaving nothing
save the narrow outside tissue.
Why don't some body compose treatise
on GLOW To Eat Clam?"
IL the reader will pardon the presump-
tion the following hints are submitted:
First, get your clam.
Open the shell as you would a pocket.
book in a church.
Catch Mr.. Clam by the extreme nape of
the neck.
With the thumb and forefinger remove
the gossamer hood.
Gently but firmly pinch the scalp, dip
in melted butter and with a half Point
atreet bridge swing, throw upward at
an angle of AZ degrees, being sure to catch
with open mouth, a la Doyle, the succu-
lent subject of your attention on the down
grade, nipping it with the teeth near the
top of the neck.
Repeat this operation as often as the
number OF clans requires. IL you wish to
practice before going down the river drop
into Mckenzie Bros. restaurant, 20 and 72
Dorrance street, where you can obtain a
der, baked CLANS, cucumbers, tomatoes,
broiled fish, Indian pudding, clam cakes
and everything which goes with clam
bake, excepting, perhaps, the dust OF
trave. from wharf TO dining room, the
heat OF the sun. .he push OF promiscuous
crowd and The many times tiresome ride
home.
Many n man, and woman, toe, for that
matter, will appreciate this innovation OF
having a yeritab.e shore dinner RIG bit at
their door so to speak. i was agfeeably
surprised. 1t was so long since | had
had genuine Rhode Island shore dinner
that / shall rely upon the charity OF the
waiter not to 60 into psrticuiarssas to the
time devoted To the feast which was ft
for the fittest.
7 ! :
Ireceived letter from Henry Bush. who
il at present with his sister at Wilton, n.
III. He writes to say that the story cir
culated that he was drinking while in
Providence was utterly false and that he
has not drank and never intends to imbibe
any liquor again as long as he lives. Bush
is desirous OF obtaining employment as a
nurse, having had many years experience
in hospital.
I I I
The first plate glass window placed
upon Westminster street was by Mr.. &. Il.
Longley, then OF the Boston and Provi-
dence Clothing House.
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Time makes changes. A man can pass the
time away by pswning his watch. Speak
ing about timc making changes look
AZ Westminster street. How many
men are ia business there today
W no were there 20 years ago? You can
count them on tive hands. Later on, as
they say in Milwaukee, q reference 10 this
matter msy be found interesting.
G. c. CoRBETrI