The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-19
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
PHENIx.

The Guild Of st. Andrews Church met with
Mrs. James Gee yesterday afternoon.
MRS William Thornton of Providence was
the guest Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
eBsweil. yesterday.
The Columbian Whist Club ifeets with Miss
Annie Gee at Arkwright this evening.
Miss White of Boston will deliver a lecture
in the NJ. T.. Church this evening, under the
auspices of the Home Missionary Society.
Miss Carrie Benson returned to her home in
Providence this morning, after visit with
Miss Anna Perry.
Tho Benevolent Society OF the M. r. Church
held its annual meeting with Mrs. William V.
Slocrm yesterday afternoon and ever ing.
In the evening the annual election Of officers
was held, and Mrs. ". V. slocum was chosen
president. Mrs. Henry howard, Mrs. Europa
Pear~c. vice.presidents; Miss Mary Potter,
secretary: Mrs Susan Bowler, treasurer, and
Mrs. Esther Birmingham Mrs. Nathan sisson,
Mrs. W. A. Lewis. Mrs. John NJ. Nye ana
Mrs. lGorton. directors. The treasurers re-
port was read, and showed that the society
was In good financial condition. Rev. J. IL.
Allen, the present pastor of the church,
stated that he would end his pastorate in
Phonix this month
Bib kiNENPOlNl
A number Of drunken men became involved
in a quarrel. between the lower end OF .he
village and West@ott last evening, and after
using up all of their extensive stock Of
epithets and profanity, finally came TO blows.
The scrimmage was a very lively one while it
lasted, but unfortunately they did not mani
fest the staying qualities of the Kilkenny
cats, and. like the burglars, they will prob
ably show mp again in the future TO mako life
miserable TO the more respectable portion OF
the community.
Washington Lodge. No. II, !. o. o. f., meets
in odd Fellows Hall this evening, and initia-
tory work is expected
Thomas Mcclure g. Son sold all OF tho
horses, CARTS moving wagons and machinery
which they have employed in the wood coal
and teamipg business at auction this morning.
ARCTIC CENTER.
1t reported that the ending Of tho Baker
Cooke libel suit at East GreenMich a few days
ago has not ended the trouble, apd that now
Mr.. Baker intends proceeding against Mr.
Cooke for perjury. aud Mr.. Cooke Will sue
Mr.. Baker for false and malicious arrest.
Rev. Father c. =. Kelly Of Providence ofiici
ated at tho Lenten service at st, James
Church last evening.
The members of st. Johns Church pre-
sented Rev. Father Pagan, pastor Of st.
Johns Church, with an elegant silver chalice
last eveping,the occasion being :ho anniver-
sary of Father Payan's birth. The church was
crowded TO its utmost capacity, the ST. Johns
and st. Louis societies turning out in full
force.
ANTHONY.
The Coventry Womans Club met with Mrs.
Ida Harrington yesterday afternoon.
The members of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union are arranging for an oyster supper
and entertainment in the church Saturday
evening
The Ladies' Prayer Circle meets with Mis-
Miror Wood this afternoon.
PONTIAC.
Tho Pontiac Athletic Association will hold
an important meeting in Gymnasium Hall
this evening.
There will b. special Lonten services at All
Saints Church this evening. Rev. Albert
Crabtreo OF Manvillo will officiate.
Miss Tillic Anderson OF Fall River Is visit
ing friends here.