The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-29
morning.

AT an adjourned mseting of the school
committee held on Monday evening much
important business was transacted. The
election of superintendent to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF Mr..
John p. Reynolds which was to have
taken place on September 1st, re-
suited IN this unanimous re-elec-
tion, he having been prevailed upon to
serve until the annual election which
takes place in March, 1895, a very Judi
cious movement on the part of the COM
mittee placing the election of such an
important Office in the hands OF the peo-
pie. The course pursued will meet with
universal approval. The resignation of
Miss Jennie lie Garde was accepted and
Miss Sarah w. Bryer was elected to fill
the vacancy. The resignation of
Misses Thompson and Mason, caused
by ill-health, was not accepted
but a vacation of six months was given
each for recuperation and a committee
consisting of MSssrs. Reynolds and Mason
was appointed to procure substitutes TO
fill their positions during their absence.
1t was voted to open the evening schools
u II.
Bayley was elected principal aud Miss
Elizabeth II. Peckham assistant teacher
aud other business OF minor Importance |
was referredssle various committees.
The reception of Department Com
mander Charles TX. Baker by Babbitt Post
of G. A. r., on Friday evening next, il,
looked for with much interest as several
organizations have voted TO turn out and
do escort duty in his honor. Among them
will be Babbitt Post, Major James +. De
Wolf Camp, Sons OF Veterans and Women
Relief Corps accompanied by the Bristol
Cornet Brass Band, which Will escort him
from the train to q. A. r.. Hall, where the
usual ceremonies Will be performed, it
being the annual visitation of the depart
ment commander.
The rumors upon the street yesterday
that the invincible Corbett was to have
visited town and dine with DIR. Daniel j.
Nayian, were true, but owing to some
business arrangement of the doctor the
visit was postponed until later in the
week.
The Holy Name Society OF st. Mary's
1athciic Church, will hold a clam bake at
he Mount on Friday, Aug. 81.
The crushing OF 600 tons OF stones bv
dr. James Connery, will be commenced
t once, as q greater part OF them are
ieeded for immediate use.
number OF Spanish mackerel have
ecently been taken in the bay by the
sherman with their seines.
party of ladies and gentlemen visit
outh Swansea Mass, today to partake of
clambake. The p. b. Society OF Taun- 1
on will be present. to which some of our
eople belong.
The Bristol Train of Artillery committee
making great preparation for their days
uting on September 3, at Dexter Grove i'm :
arlington.
Captain John Collins is making an ex- J
'ndcd tour through the State OF Maine. a
lis wife is spending several weeks in q
Iashington, ID. G. /,
The National India Rubber Company =
ade reduction in wages this morning n
the day labor, reducing their wages TO a
.25 per day. II was formerly $3.50. n
Clyde. -
Miss Gertrude Warburton gave a very 81
'joyable birthday party to number OF o
n young friends at her parents
sidence on Clyde street. The A.
Irty gathered about three O'Clock e.
'd enjoyed themselves in various 81
INES until evening, when bountifuI Il
llation was served, after which pro- bC
am that was neatly arranged was well OF
ndered. Miss Warburton was the re- sc
pient OF many handsome presents. the -,
ief one being beautiful piano from ~
r parents. a,
The match game OF tennis between e.
'rston and Reoch OF the u and Club. an
d Porter and Lawton OF the Bachelors er
nb resulted in victory for the former ST