The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-26
NORTH END NEWS.
Secret Society Notes of Interest-A
Bologna as BilIy-Locals.
THE NEWS BUREAU,
NORTH END. <2s BRANCH AvENuR.
Ielephone all-1


Roger Williams Castle, No. 8, knights
of the Mystic Chain, held their annual
election of officers last evening in Hedly
Hall. A complete change of officers re-
suited. The following officers were
elected: Sir knight commander, Edwin
5. Darling, son Of {. p. Oar
ling OF the box shop; sir knight
first lieutenant, Frederick w. Norton ,
chief of staff, John III. Marsh; assistant
chief OF staff. Charles IL. Labelle; assistant
recording scribe, Thomas Sains bury; in
side guide, John Welch; outside guide,
Charles l.. Sault; chaplain, James Walker;
trustees, Thomas Sainsbury, chairman,
Frederick j. Doughty, Thomas Salisbury
Kitcheman made an eloquent speech on
the good of the order. Edwin s. Darling
spoke in a similar strain and thanked the
members for the honor conferred. The
installation of officers will take
place two weeks from last night
During the meeting three candidates
were initiated into the mysteries of the
round table degree. Rowland Afford
presided at the meeting, and in resigning
the position OF sir knight commander
he thanked the mem bers Tor their indul-
gence and obedience during his admins
tration and hoped the members would
lend the same efficient aid to the new
officers.
Used a Bologna.
A fellow known as Chippy Mcguire
went into the Half Dime Lunch Room on
Charles street at about $3.50 this morning
and called for a meal. >.He put the money
prietor, Frederick Newman, did not
time. After Mcguire had finished
his meal, lac put on his hat and picking
up the money he made bee line for the
door. The proprietor called him back
and asked him to settle. Mcclure said
he had given him three five cent pieces.
The owner looked in the drawer but could
not find five cent piece in it. So he told
Chippy he must settle or he would have
him arrested. This threat made Chippy
around %sa sSs snd counter ns t0r %ads Mr dys
and aimed vicious blow at his head. He
missed his head but he nit his hat, smash
ing hole in il and knocked il int a pail
OF water. Proprietor Newman seized
large bologna sausage, which he has
always hanging close by in case OF emer
gency, and hit Chippy. on
hat down over his eyes and knocRins him M
to the floor. Chippy picked himself up
and disappeared through the door New
man after him. Mcguire was feet of foot
and soon outdistanced his pursuers. New
man is out 10 cents and a hat, and the
bologna probab bly, may be OF service again.
He reported the matter TO the police.
Brief Locals.
The funeral Of Edward Cassidy, who
was killed by the cars near Olneyville last
week, was largely attended yesterday.
Rev. +. Briscoe, pastor of st. Patrick's
Church delivered a fitting eulogy over the
body which was inferred in st. Francis
Cemetery.
A drunken man created considera BILE
excitement this morning. He was lying
crosswise on the sidewalk, and re-
fused to move until man named
Murphy picked him up. Then he
hauled off and struck Murphy
and received in return blow on the side
OF the head, which laid him on the side
walk once more. This action seemed to
sober him up, for he arose and walked
away.
The Irving Literary Club will hold their
annual reception and banquet this even
ing In their hall on North Main street.
NJ. A. McNamee and j. p. Canning went
TO River Point last evening to form a
branch Of the Knights OF Columbus.
Court Star A. o. +. of A. will hold their
annual election Of officers this evening in
Hedly Hall. Charles Philips refuses to be
q candidate for reelection for the position
OF chief ranger.