The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-09
BRISTOL.

A especial meeting of the Council was
held on Monday afternoon with Messrs.
Gibson, Mason, Barbour and Thayer
present. 1t was voted that the town clerk
be instructed to draw his orders on
the town treasurer in the following
sums and in favor of the following insti-
tutions and fire companies: Hydraulion
Engine Company, 200; Dreadnaught
Hook and Ladder, 800; King Philip En-
gine Company. 800; Children's Home,
$500; Home for Aged Women, 800; Roger
Free Library, $500.
Edward b. Nichols was elected special
constable for the year ensuing.
George Pailthorp was elected dog
constable under Chapter 90, Public Stat
utes, for the year ensuing.
Lyman B. Bosworth was appointed a
public weigher, and instructed to have
the town scales placed in proper condi-
tion.
The following bills were examined, al
lowed and referred to the auditor: Coun-
Gil account, S50.Sl; sidewalk account,
s96. 46; highway account, s56.61.
The Council will held special session
on Wednesday afternoon to investigate
the matter concerning the injuries re-
ceived by Mrs. Grace Del Gregg in front
of the Byfield School Building during the
winter.
The trial trip of the new 2O-rater, Isolde,
yesterday was very satisfactory. The
wind was blowing a stiff breeze from
south-southwest and the flyer was
handled by Captain Nat. She car
ried her mainsail, fore staysail and
jib and started on the port tack, and as
of canvass she was brought down to her
bearings and sped through the waters to
the entire satisfaction of all on
board. Her wlndward work was
truly astonishing. Nautical men from
the shore, who were witnessing her move
a,In
hauled on tho wind she was within two
points Of the compass. Captain Parker
and Mate Diaper were on board and were
much pleased with her work.
At the ANNUAL town meeting an appro-
priation Of s25, 900 was made to erect a new
school house. A committee was appoint.
ed to locate site and also to confer with
Saint AlDans Lodge and try to make
a satisfactory settlement with them.
they occupying the upper part OF the
building situated upon the northwest cor
ncr of the Common, the lower part being
used, used by the ,,, town I,,, "a, as "a, school .I,S'
they having at the time of its
erection, in 1904, paid for certain
part of the building, utilizing 1t as lodge
room. From that time up to tho present
time the site Is the only one that is suit
able for schoolhouse. Both committees
have met twice, and on Saturday evening
y
terms of settlement, the committee from
the lodge asking for a larger sum than
the committee appointed by the town
deemed expedient to allow.
Ensign Goddard OF the Naval Reserves
received orders from Adjutant General
Dyer authorizing him to call a meeting for
tho election of a lieutenant for the COM
psny, the company having been
without one since the resigna-
tion OF Lieutenant Hodgkinson
was accepted. The warrant was issued on
Monday by Ensign Goddard, calling a
meeting Tuesday evening, April 16, when
DIR. Fred Williams, who served three
years as senior ensign, assd who has con-
sented to allow his name to be used, will
be unanimously elected commander.
The special meeeing called by the council
on Monday afternoon, April Sth, for an
investigation into the causes as alleged in
the petition against the action of the
police in obstructing the firemen while on
duty Mt the fire of Mrs. Billsborough's
millinery store on Sunday, March 10, was
left by the Council to their attorney for
settlement.