The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-10
EAST PROVIDENCE.
BallOu Society Holds Successful
Sale and Supper.
FIremen Called Out N.edlessly - She
Ihrashsd Her Employer.

Last evening the Ballou society Of the
First Universaiist Church held 4 sale and
supper In the vostry and dining room OF
the church. There was q liberal patron
age and nearly 100 persons partook of
supper. The table for the sale of fancy
articles and aprons wss in charge of hrs.
william II. Bennett, and Mrs. Luther
Peck, the cake table was in charge OF
Mrs. Jerome B. Farnum, and Mrs. Charles
Bartlett, the confectionery table, was
looked after by the Misses Iyra Rich,
Lena Cook, and Clara Mowry, ths supper
room was in care OF Mrs. Maria Drew,
Mrs. orray Butte, Mrs. Sarah Rich and
Mrs. Daniel Read. The general commit
tee of arrangements consisted OF Mrs. A.
o, Miles, Mrs. Thomas kicb, Miss NJ.
Gertrude Mowry. Miss jessie Drew. Miss
Sadie whitford and Mr.. william }. Mowry.
During the evening Dr.. {. IL. Cirpenter
and wife, rendered violin and piano selec-
tions. The special guests Of the evening
were large delegation o; the East Prov
dencc Wheelmens' Club.
Last evening at 7:30 o'clock an alarm
was rung in from box s6 a, Broadwsy
Six Corners. The firemen responded
promptly, but after running nearly mile
through the mud, learned their services
were not required, as there WAS no fire.
MIR. William Morgan Of Gurny street
thought his house was on lire, and re-
quested neigt Dor 10 ring the alarm.
The friond aecomm odated him and the
fire men, when they looked at themselves
on their return to the station, said things.
Last evening SIR. and Mrs. Brian Barney
were snioyably surprised at their resi-
depce on Central avenue by q large num-
ber OF friends VINO had gathered for the
purpose Of celebrating he 59th anniver-
ssry OF the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Bar
ney. The happy couple were led to
position in the bay window of the psrlor
and MIR. James h. Barney. the eldest son,
in behalf Of the children, presented the
mother with an elegant rocking chair,
and tho father with a psir OF beautiful
slippers. Little Howard Kent, Grind
child, recited "Grs nd mothers Wedding
Day." Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Barney
gave vocal duets, Mrs. George White
played piano solos, and Mrs. Wallace
vernet gave several readings. A collation.
was served late in the evening.
Last evening the United Workers OF the
United Congregational Church, held their
annual sale and ssupper. The sale of
fancy articles was held in the church
psrlors. supper was served in the vestry
from 6 to 8 O'Clock and was so well pat
ronized that the attendants were kept
busy the entire time.
A very pleasant whist party was
held at the residence of Mr.
ana Mrs. Frank Munroe on Wbelden
avenue last evening. The highest scores
were gained by Mr.. John Leonard, and
Mrs. James Richards.
THIS morning Sergeant Frankhp Nun
roe brought woman named Helan
Trainor from Riverside. She was house
keeper for Mr.. Henry Mowry, an aged in
valid who resides near the shore in tAat
part Of the town. Helen has bad habit
OF indulging in the flowing bowl, and
when under its influence assaults and
otherwise abuses her helpless employer.
Sne pleaded guilty and was sentenced 10
the State Work House for six months.
Jessie Fremont Council, il. OF l.. Leld
| a meeting lsst evening ana made the sfc-
ond nomination of officers. The election
will take place at the next meeting.
Miss NJ Gertrude NJ lowry, teacher IN
the Union Grammar school, who has been
CT mined 10 her home on account OF i'll
ness, Is convalssceni, and Is able 20 again
resume her duties.
List evening sbont 30 frienos OF Assis-
tant Town Clerk William +. Smyth de-
msnded admittancc TO his residence on
Wins street for the purpose Of properly OBJ
serving his biTthdoy snniversary. or
course their request could moi he denied
ard they were givSu a hearty welcome,
both by Mr.Smylh ard Liz eitimable bet
| ter half. The evening was passed in the
enjoyment. OF music nnd parlor games,
! AMI bouniiiu collation..