The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-23
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Entertainments Today.

Entertainments Today.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-"A oaIety
Girl"
KEITHs OPERA HoUsE-"A Country SPORT"
TRowBRIDGE's STAR THRATER-" Captain
Herne, u. s. A."
wEsTmINsrEg TuEATER-Frenoh Folly Com.
pany
At the meeting of the town council of
the town OF Lincoln yesterday the bond
OF the town treasurer was fixed at $40, ,000
The elevator apparatus in the City Hall,
which prevents starting the car until the
doors are closed, was completed this
week.
At Turne Halle last evening delig htfui
recital was given by the pupils OF Frau
A. q. Shepardson- Nauck and the German
School.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
enter the store Of j. III. Pierce on South
Main street last night by prying open a
rear window.
Beaton Brothers of Coventry Center
have been awarded the contract for circle
curbing and crosowalk stones for tho
coming season.
A juggler- peddler held forth on Market
square this noon. He deftly handled four
Knives and four silver balls, and then sold
patent pants buttons.
charming musicale was given at the
residence OF George A. Stockwell 101
Congdon street, last evening. Miss Hale
and Mr.. Hoard participated with Others.
William Connolly and Arthur Toner
were held in the sum of goo each, for
trial Tuesday, on the charge OF stealing
carpenters tools, valued at $40, from ID.
III. Henry.
q.
Associations "chowder last evening
was more enjoyable by the attendance OF
the Rough and Ready boys OF Johnston
and members OF the City Council. There
were addresses and many anecdotes were
related.
w. r.. Bull, sgent of the we'll known
Royal Baking Powder Company, and well
known among military men OF the State
OF Connecticut, was In the city yesterday
in the interests of the company which he
represents. He reports an extra large
and increasing trade.
The funeral of the late Walter ]. Cush-
ing took place yesterday afternoon at the
Central Congregational Church. Rev. Il.
{. Moore otiiciated. st. Johns Comman-
dery and the Veteran Association OF the
Marine Corps were represented. The in
terment was at Swan Point.
The supplementary polo tournament is
drawing very well. Last night the Grays
defeated the Bostons in Infantry Hall by
a score of II to 5. The New Bedfords then
defeated the Pawtuckets, IL toe, Tonight
the Pawtuckets will play the Bostons and
New Bedford the Providence Grays.
The many friends OF Mr.. Harry Callen-
der, formerly treasurer of the Providence
Opera House, and recently in advance of
"Charley's Aunt" company. will be
glad to- learn that he is installed in Provi-
dence again, having accepted the Office of
head clerk at the City Hotel.
The s. OF II. and the "Big Six" will give
their first cake walk and bali in Hiber-
nian Hall, next Wednesday evening.
Genus Dewey, the champion Worcester
walker, and several celebrities from Bos-
ton and New York will participate.
Prizes and a "grand cake" will be given
away.
Owing to the impossibiity of several
members to be present, the meeting of the
commission for revising the militia law,
which was to have taken place last even
ing, has been postponed until Monday
evening. Major Hsrcourt says the COM
mission will undoubtedly report to the
present General Assembly on the recon-
vening of that body.