The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-14
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Algonquin Club to Occupy the OLD
Howard Place.
A Beautiful Location for the Purpose
Oiher Notes OF Interes.

The town Of East Providence seems TO be
by nature lavishly endowed with delightful
locations and available spots for pleasure re-
sorts, and the banks Of the bay from watche-
molet 10 Riverside, are dotted with various
clubs, are among the most beautiful
locations in the State. The Squantum.
Union, Hauteriye, Masonic and Pomhafh
clubs have beautifully laid out grounds. fine
buildings and contribute much to the pic
turesque beauty Of the river. and the town is
soon to have another. which, although not
situated ON the river front. will be none the
less beautiful. The Howard place. owned and
until recently occupied by william II. Rich
mond, has been leased for term of five years
to the Algonquin Club, recently organized
body composed of members of the Country
and Union clubs, besides other prominent
citizens OF Providence and vicinity. The
property consists OF large three-s story thouse
containing le large rooms, with nine acres Of
land, finely laid out in drives, groves and
garden land with dwelling for the help and
commodious barns. The house has broad
pinzza extending around three sides, and
stands back from the highway some 200 feet
and is reached by winding driveway. The
place is located on Pawtucket avenue, 80
by the New York. New Haven 81 Hartford
Railroad, via Silver Spring, or by the River
side electric cars in 30 minutes, which pass
the place every ls minutes in the summer
time and every 20 minutes during the winter
The house is TO be remodeled inside. The
first story will have parloi, reception room
and large cafe dining room. The two up
per floors will be converted into private din
N anti haip f,,r, S1xaI
in the most modern style. Besides the
grounds which will be devoted TO pleasure,
there is ample room for raising poultry and
vegetables,,and all poultry, eggs and vege-
tables used upon the table will be raised upon
the place. There is pretty pond in the rear
OF the house surrounded by fine grove,
which will be an excellent place for clam
bakes in the summer, and the pond will be
much enjoyed by skaters in winter. The
club is to be Incorporated under the laws OF
Rhode Island, and when opened for its men,
bers and their families will be in charge of
Mr.. Manton Hallett, who is the managing
steward. The club is to be strictly private
and will be patronized by none other than
regular members.
The disagreeabls walk on Taunton avenue,
between Broadway Six Corners and Goldsmith
avenue, has been remedied, and pedestrians
who use it daily are offering thanks. Super
intendsnt of Highways Barney caused the
mud to be removed and has placed nearly 40
tons of fine crushed stone -npon it, and the
people will now pass over il dry shod.
Saturday night officer West found man
asleep in vacant lot on First street. He was
quietly removed TO the station, where he gave
his name James Nagle. Yesterday he was
arraigned before Judge G.N. Bliss on charge
of drunkenness pleaded guilty and was fined
81 and costs, which he paid.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Miss
Anna b. Cornell took place from the residence
of her sister, Mrs. W. ID Norton, Russell ave.
nue.. very large number OF friends attest
ed their respect by their presence. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful. Rev. John
Oldham, pastor of the Haven M. Z. Church,
assisted by Rev. Lyman q. Horton OF Central
Falls, performed the solemn service, and she |
was tenderly laid in her grave by the follow |
ing young friends, who acted as bearers:
Thomas Ratcliff, Lee Sherman, Isaac Cook |
and Marvin Hodge, all of Providence. The |
remains were entombed Mt East Providence |
Center.
The funeral Of Mrs. Phebe Thompson took |
place from the residence of her son-in. law,
Edward Ellis. on North Broadway, Saturday /
afternoon. Rev. John oldham officiated. A
large number Of relatives and friends were
present. The floral offerings were very pretty.
The bearers were: Charles Holden. John b. |
Benjamin Willis and Henry Sails
bury. The interment was at Hunts Gene
terry East Providence Center.