The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-08

reunion OF MISE Oufiecb pipxc chaoo, neio
at her residence, expressions Of regret were
heard at his serious illness. Mr.. Bidwell
has been member of the class for long
period.
Rumors were flying about the streets
last evening to the effect that the Paw
tucket Spinning Ring Company were
about to shut down for an indefinite
period. A TRIBUNE reporter called at the
rooms OF the Veteran Firemen last eve
ming and interviewed John Booth, the
treasurer OF the Spinning Ring Company,
concerning the report. Mr.. Booth In
formed the reporter that his establishment
had just gone on eight hour time, and, In
his opinion, II business did not show more
healthy signs, prospects for running on
full time looked very dim. Mr.. Booth
said that few orders were coming In, but
not enough to warrant the prediction Of
rushing business.
Tea and Cake Sale.
A tea and cake sale was held last evening
at the residence of ex-Mayor Charles p.
Moies, by the Society for Church work,
connected with the st. Paups Church,
Pawtucket. The parlors were beautifully
decorated for the occasion, and the gowns
of many of the fair attendants were mar
yels of beautiful designs. Tables were
placed In different parlors about the lower
floor, and they were laden with choice
morsels of confectionery, cake, lemonade
and other articles.
The following ladies had charge OF the
different tables:
Tea and coffee table was in charge OF
Mrs. A. w. Quigg, assisted by Mrs. Fred
Mason, Mrs. George Lomas and Mrs.
Alvin Jencks.
Cake table, Mrs. Bowles, assisted by
Mrs George Tyler, Miss Alice Smith, Miss
Sarah Gridley and Mrs. Horace Ide.
Lemonade table, Mrs. Arthur Conant,
assisted by Miss Lizzie Rice and Miss
Alice Carpenter.
Candy table, Miss c. Gardner, assisted
by Mrs. II. l.. Spencer and Mrs. ID. Allen.
Peanut table, Mrs. j. b. Jones who was
attired in very fanciful gown which at
tracted much attention in advertising her
wares for sale.
The young lady attendants who
acted as assistants and introduced the
guests to the various tables and booths
were: Misses f. and z. Thayer, F. Dex-
ter, G. Rittman, Z. Almy, and Anna,
Bessie and Ruth Chace.
At intervals during the evening de-
lightful program. consisting OF vocal and
instrumental selections were rendered In
an admirable manner by the following
young people: Either solos, selected, by
the Misses Anna and Bessie Chace; man
dolin solo, selected, by Julian Chace:
piano solos by Misses Ella Rice, Amy
Moies and c. Adamson; vocal solos by
Miss Alice Carpenter.
The committee of arrangements were:
the president, Miss Anna Spencer, the two
vice presidents, Mrs. DIR. c. II. French
and Mrs. Charles p. Moies, and the ex-
president, Mrs. Grace Carpenter.
The guests came and went throughout
the entire evening, and there is no ques-
tion but that the affair from financial
point, will prove to have been an unqual-
! lifted succees. As a social success 1t was
one of the most pronounced OF the season.
Golden Rod Club.
The Golden Rod Club held an interest
| ing meeting last evening at the residence
| of ex- x-Alderman Jollie on Lonsdale avenue.
| Considerable business of importance was
| transacted, among which was the recep-
| tion and favorable action upon the reports
| of officers for the past year. The Treas
urer's report showed the financial condi-
| tion of the society to be in very prosper
GUS condition. The club is composed OF
| the prominent ladies on Lonsdale avenue,
| Saylesville and vicinity. Mrs. Jollie is the
efficient President, and under her leader
| ship the club is making rapid progress.
Total Enrolment.
| The total enrolment Of scholars in the
| public schools show a slight increase in
| attendance over last year. Total number
| is 1873 this yeara nd 1907 last year. The en-
| rollment by school houses was as follows
Broad street, 40; Central street, 1879; Hunt
street, 76; Garfield street, 81; Washington
street, 142; Hedley avenue, 1873; Dexter
street, PIP, making the total amount 1913,
an increase OF 81 over last year.
Lost Dog at the Station.
A four footed lodger had the best ac-
commodations the police station could
afford last evening. He lay on the floor
near the steam pipes and made himself
perfectly at home. The lodger was a
splendid specimen of an Irish setter, and
was brought to the station by John Nc
Closkey who found him near the Valley
Falls bridge. A collar marked H. A..
Jacobs, encircles his dogship's neck, and
the owner can have him by calling and
proving property.
Committee Appointed.
The following committee has been ap-
pointed by c. Fred Crawford to assist him
in the arrangements for the annual ban
quet, which Is to be held by the Central
Falls Veteran Firemens' Association: e.
Fred Crawford, j. H. Barber, G. d. Wood,
Charles F. Gooding, o. w. Wilmarth,
Jethro Baker and Z. B. Baker. Immediate
preparations will be made by the commit
tee to make the banquet q success.
Dawson Notes.
The eighth game in the pool tournament
took place at the Dawson's rooms Wednes-
day night and Frost beat Chase by the
score of 100 to 81.
Last night there was a match game Of
bottle pool, and Woodmancy lowered the
colors of Crawford by the score Of five
games to one.
Last Resting Place.
The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Hogan of
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