The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-25
Complimentary Banquet to a
Former Resident.
little Eddie Briggs Condition is Con-
sidered Very Serious.
Reception at the NJ. II. Tabernacle.
News on the Square.
TUE NEWS BuREAu. oLSKYviLLE,
~ Harfford Avenue.

Anumber of the members OF the Young
Mems Literary and Social Club gave
banquet in Banspach Brothers parlors last
evening TO former president oil The clup,
j. Il. Murray, who has been resident OF
Missouri for the past IL years, and is here
visiting his old friends and relatives for
few weeks. j. Frank Russell acted as
POSTMASTER and very enjoyable time was
had. Mr.. Murray at present Is an attor-
ney at law I'm Newton, Mo.
MAY PROVE SERIOUS.
Eddie Briggs, who was struck by
passing team and injured last Tuesday
morning. is reported in dangerous con-
dition. His face is swollen and erysipelas
is feared. His parents are endeayorlng
TO learn the whereabouts of the driver oil
the buggy that struck him and who drove
away without making inquiry as TO the
extent of the little fellows injuries.
RECEPTION AT THE TABERNACLE.
George w. Amison, director of the choir
at the NJ. Il. Tabernacle, was tenderred a
reception in the yestry of that church last
evening by the choir and members of the
church. Mr. Amison has lately returned
from a trip TO England, and he entertained
the assembly with descriptive talk OF
his visit to that country.
MECHANICS MEETING.
Washington Council, American Me-
chanics, held a well attended meeting last
evening. Deputy Johnson installed the
officers who were absent at the lnstalla-
tion the first meeting night this month.
Preparations for the annual outing next
Wednesday are completed
JOHNSTON SCHOOL BONDS.
The Town of Johnston No. 2 school
district 20-year, per cent. gold bonds
were sold yesterday to James W. Long
street q Co. OF Boston for account of q.
Franklin Nugent a. Co. There was TIA,
600 worth OF them and they were immedl-
ateiy placed with private investors who
would have taken more II more there had
been.
ABOUT THE SQUARE.
Detectives Cannon and Merrill were on
the square at midnight last night on the
outlook for team that had been driven
from down town.
number OF -leeal business men went
to muddy Cove" TO have bake today.
Mrs John Turner and son OF kossuth
street are visiting friends at Pascoag.
Miss Avis Wilmouth of Amesbury, Mass.
is spending her vacation with Mrs. james
Greenup of Laban street.
The members and friends OF the Pres
byserian Church on Harris avenue de-
parted in four party wagons this morning
Tor Scituate to enjoy days outing.
William McCue, the old soldier who lost
his pension money, was given lodging al
the Johnston bridewell last night.
The Y. M. l.. and ). G. have arranged
for an outing at Silver Hook, August 1U.
Mrs. A. j. Bromley is visiting at Jewett
City this week. --
A large delegation from this place were
In line In the parade OF the Clan-na-Gael'
today.
Patrick Brady had his left arm injured
by flying shuttle at the National mil
this morning. DIR. Farrell attended him.
The officers OF the Sixth Station arrested
Patrick Mcguire last evening for main
tiining a liquor nuisance on the Island .
William Fuller, clerk at Talbot's, VIII
spend his vacation with friends in Illinois.
He started yesterday.