The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-18
NORTH END NEWS
81, Thomas Parish Has a Number OF
Improvements Under Way.
Window smashers at Work on Branch
Avenue Last Night
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The Episcopal parish of st. Thomas on
Gladstone avenue is at present in very
prosperous condition, and within
short time il Is probable that new rec
tory and parish house will soon be built.
Recently 60 square feet of land adjoining
the church property on Gladstone ave.
nue. has been purchased aud there is now
room enough on the church lot to build
O rectory on Gladstone avenue, and the
intention OF the church authorities is to
build the parish house north OF the
church. During the past week very
handsome chancel rail and gateway have
been finished. Surmounting the latter is
a cross with the letters 81 n. X. L."
which the Jews placed over the crucified
Savior, and stood for the Hebrew words,
"Jesus of Nazareth, King OF the Jews, !"
and a crown OF thorns; and on the center
Of the cross are the three spikes repre-
senting the fastenings that bound our
Lord to the accursed tree.
This railing, with its beautiful orna-
ments, is a fine addition TO the interior
of this church, and sets off the artistic
effects of the carved chancel and plain
but rich oak altar, making one OF the
finest chancels in any church in the dio-
cese.
This is the church that last year showed
the largest increase in membership OF
any parish in the diocese during the 40 or
more years that Bishohp Clark has pre-
sided over the Eispcopal see OF Rhode
Island.
The rector, Rev. Mr.. Preston, 10 very
earnest worker, and the effect of his Ia
bors is seen in the prosperous condition
OF his charge. There 10 a surpliced choir
connected with the church and great at
tention is given to the drill of the choris-
tsrs, and their singing is rich in melody
and adds greatly TO the devotion OF the
worsh.pers-
There were two marriages st 81. Thomas
Church last evening. The FIRST was that
of John Kay TO Miss Mary Bennett. Mr..
Kay is well known and popular among q
large circle OF his friends, who wish him
every success in his new relations
The bride formerly resided in Pawtuck-
ct, where she has many friends.
The second couple were Mr. Albert
Kimmell and Miss Catherine McNabb OF
Eagle Park. After the church service
there was a pleasant reception at the
home Of the bride, which was attended by
q number OF her friends and she was the
recipient OF number of presents. Rev.
Mr.. Preston performed the marriage cere-
mopy In both instances.
The complimentary ball rendered last
evening py the memb bers OF j. A. Fine
gan Council, X. of c., to the canvassers
and patrons OF the councils late fair, was
. very enjoyable affair. The mem bers OF
the fair committee which had charge OF
the arrangements did everything in their
power to enhance the enjoyment OF their
guests, and it was generally admitted
that they succeeded In their efforts. The
grand march was led by floor manager
Joseph Il. Whearty and Miss Maud Walsh,
and about 60 couples went through its
graceful movements. Mr.. John III. Sui
iivan was assistant floor manager aud the
aids were Thomas J. O'Neill, p. L. Lyons
and j. r. Kilroy. AT iptermiss boun-
tiful collation. was served by caterer Kill
dun, after which the prizes won at the
late fair we're awarded. Mr.. p. L. Lyons
made the presentation speeches. The
prizes were lady's bicycle to Miss Phebe
Walsh, and handsome gold watch to
Mr.. Francis Ward. A special present was
awarded Miss Alice Doherty for her very
successful work done in behalf of the
fair. The music for dancing was furnish
ed by Jepson's orchestra.
Employees OF the highway department
were busy this morning putting crush