The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
EAST PROVIDENCE
War Veteran Dies at the Residence
Of His Sister.
Rising Sun Lodge Holds lis Communlca-
tion-The Mite Boxes Opened.

isss Veubesuhy Aiocrt ". 0IoeH,
well known resioent of this town, died
at the residence OF his sister, Mrs. j.
Newton fairDrother, on Pawtucket ave-
nue.. near Armington's corners. He had
suffered from complication of diseases for
nearly year. Mr.. Greene was 62 years
OF age and was o member OF Company O.,
6th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, dur
ing the war OF the rebellion and was a
good soldier. His funeral took place
yesterday at the residence of Mr.. j. New
ton Fairbrother, Rev. Albert Greene,
pastor OF the first Baptist Church, East
Psovi dence Center, officiating. A large
delegation OF comrades from Bucxlin
Post, No. go, q. A. II. attended. The
bearers were Commander William q.
Bowen, Past Commanders, Henry j.
Pickersgiil and Jesse Il. Lincoln and
Comrsde Charles Bullock. The floral re
mem brances we're very pretty. The re-
mains were conveyed to the Casa Gene
tery for interment.
Last night Officer Harrigan found
horse and wagon In one Of the sheds
near Watchemokct square and as IL had
been there some hours and the night
was growing cold, he took the team to
Kenyon's livery stable and had 1t properly
the stable, claimed the property and
took IL away.
AS the evening for the reg gular commu-
nication OF Rising Sun Lodge, No. 30, A.
+. and A. NJ. comes this month on
Christmas day, 1t was decided to hold 1t
one week earlier, consequently it was held
last evening, and a slight departure from
the usual custom of having a collation.
after the meeting was made. AT 7 o'clock
the members sat down to a hot bean
supper, with the usual necessary side at
fractions including the an. Il. W.cigsrs'
VIII ch had been prepared by Caterer
Lswton and spread in Grand Army Hail.
Between SO and go mem bers enjoyed tn
repast, and after the indulgence of the
fragrant cigars, were ready for the pusi-
nessof the evening, which was transacted
In Msson's Hall In the same building.
There were visitors present from Provi-
dence, Woonsocket and Warren Lodges.
Thursday afternoon the primary de part
ment Of the second baptist Sunday
School, Miss Emma r. Read superinten-
dent. Assem- bled in the vestry or tho
church for the purpose of opening the
mite boxes with which the chilcron had
been collecting funds for the cenefit OF
account Of the manner OF
heathen children, which made a decided
impression on the young minds. The
boxes were found TO contain about s5.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the
Y. w. G. L. IT,, held Christmas sale
at the residence of Mrs. Sheldon p.
Sprague, Grove avenue. The sale was
literally pntronized, nearly every article
being disposed of. Supper was served
from to Z O'Clock, and the attendants
were kept busy the entire time sppeasing
the appetites of the hungry assembly.
The object of the sale was to raise funds
TO build an ire water attachment, to the
W. &. Il. U. drinking fountain at Broad
way Corners.
Last evening the Kings Dausb,es OF
st. Mary's +. Il. Church, held 0 meeting |
1t the residence of Mrs. Walter lie,
Grove avenue. Two new mem bsrs were
admitted. A discussion in regard e., |
forming a social cluo was had, but no |
lction taken.
At a meeting OF Watchemoket Tribe, |
No. 2, Independent Order of Red Men, |
leld IN their wigw last ereling, the |
ollowing officers were nominated for The I
psuing term: sachem, George l.. stone;
enior sycamore, Chnll les l.. Budlong;
unior sycamore, Henry l.. Barnes: chief
# records, Fred A.Wareham; collector Of |
yampunl, Abbot l.. Il. Chase; kespor of
,ampum. William II. Rhodes; prcpset,
GEORGE q. Bliss; representatives. for thr3e
'ears, Frank 4. Miilard.
Last evening social was held at tho
oidence Ct Clarence A. Pesrce. on Sixth
ireet ,y the CHRISTIAN Endoavor Society
4 the Second Baptist Church. The storm
reventod large attendance, but
ood time was had. Mrs. Alfred s.
oh7son rendered several vocal solos and
IL. Edward Pesrco gave selections or
he autohGrp. An exhibition OF sierc-
rticon views vas given hy Mr. Plercs.
Today peoplo ar. raising their hats
o MIR. William II. Cummings, of Potter
trost, AMI extending their hands and
aying, ,"SbaSe, Papa" Dccsuse az a now
aby boy presented TO him last even.
~. All doing we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs.W rren Ariold Of Boston.
re the guests Of AIR. and Mrs. Jesse Ar
old, Grove avenue, the parents OF Mr.