The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-10
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EAST PROVIDENCE.
A Wedding Anniversary Fittingly
Observed
Bucklin Post, G. A. r., Meets-Olhcr
Notes About Town.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam @. waldron celebrated
the tenth anniversary Of their wedding last
evening al their residencaon Taunton avenue.
There were about l25 guests present, some of
whom were residents OF New London and
New Haven, Conn, also many from Provi-
dence. Mr.. and Mrs. Waldron received their
guests in the north parlor. which was prettily
decorated with cut flowers and potted plants
After tho guests had been presented, most
excellent program, which had been arranged
by Mr.. George Barstow, rendered, the
numbers including piano selections by Mrs,
L. James Gage and Miss Bertha .Tompkins;
readings by Miss Mary A. Lawson; mandolin
solos and duets by Miss Mamie slocum and
Miss Ethel Perry, and baritone solos by Mr..
!. Frederick Bratesman, Providence, with Mrs.
| Gage as accompanist. Mr.. and Mrs. waldron
were the recipients of a great number of
presents, consisting of about every article
| made in the tin line except tin roof. There
were also many other beautiful gifts Of silver,
| china and pictures. Late in the evening re-
| freshments were served and each guest was
| presented with a souvenir of the occasion in
| the shape of a tin plate. kt a late hour the
| guests took their departure, after having con-
| gratulatei the host and hostess on the happy
journey through life thus far and wishing
| them many joyful returns Of the day. Mr..
! and Mrs. Waldron were united in marriage
l ten years ago yesterday at Turner's Falls,
| Mass, and removed TO East Providence about
| eight years ago Mr.. Waldron was prominent
ly connected with the Richmond Paper com
| pany at their mill in this town from the time
| it was built until they gave up business
The regular meeting OF Buellin Post, No.
| 20, G. A. r., was held last evening in Grand
Army hall. The meetingswas fully attended,
as the final arrangements We're to be made for
| the trip 10 Boston tomorrow evening. The
post surgeon reported several comrades who
had previously been reported sick as much
| improved. Some of them were able TO be at
their business again. A communication was
received from Thomas l. Salisbury Camp,
No. 2, s. of ", in regard TO Memorial day.
The communication was referred TO the Me
mortal day committee. An invitation was re-
ceived from the watchemoxet Fire Engine
company TO attend the sixth annual fair to be
given by them in the town hall in April, the
night set apart for Grand Army night being
| Thursday, April ~. The invitation was
| cepted in the manner Of accepting all invita-
| tions TO gatherings outside the order, that Is,
| that all go who desire. but not as an organ
lied body. A communication was Tread from
Commander DIR. j. b. Cherry of Charles Rus
sell Lowell Post, No. 2 of Boston, announcing
that all arrangements had been completed for
the reception Of Bucklin Post on their arrival
in SBoston. 1t is expected that about IS CON-
rades of the post will go TO Boston They will
leave Providence at 6:02 p. m, and will re-
turn at midnight. Comrade James b. Cook Of
Slocum Post, No. 10, WAS the guest last even
ing, and gave an interesting account of his
experience while in the United States navy.
Several comrades read selections which they
had brought with them, and that portion of
the evening devoted 10 the good of the order
was made what its name implies
Last evening Reliance Lodge, No. s4 l. o.
o. f.. held its regular meeting in Odd Eel
lows hall. One candidate was given the first
degree by the regular degree team of the
lodge. There were visitors present from
Franklin, Hope and Westminster lodges Of
Providence, and at the conclusion of business
the brothers of Reliance made il extremely
pleasant for their guests and very good time
was the result.
Yesterday afternoon the watchemoket W.
@, Il. U. held meeting at the residence OF
Mrs. Nathan Streeter, Mauran avenue. A
good attendance was present Mrs. Babccck
president Of the Rhode Island ". G. T. U.,was
of her recent "trip TO st. Louis TO attend the
national convention OF the w. c. 1T. U. After
the business had been disposed of tea was
served 10 all present.
Last evening the Wide-AwalSe Republican
club met at the residence oflHenry Bell Riv-
erside. Considerable routine business was
transacted, after which the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, John ID. Young; vicepresdent, Henry
Bell: secretary, James A. Cooper; assistant
secretary, Merity Maclx.in treasurer, Nelson
Morgan chaplain, Charlie Sugar; executive
committee, Mark Wilson, Luther Diggs, Will
liam Johnson, Howard johnson and Willis
Moore. The club voted TO recommend the
name of James A. Cooper 10 the Republican
caucus as a delegate TO the Republican state
convention. The meeting then adjourned 20
meet March 30 at the residence Of Nelson Nor
gan, Pawtucket avenue
Yesterday an Italian woman peddler visited
| the house OF Mr.. Charles f.. Blake on Prospect
| street, aud, as usual with such persons, en-
| tered the house without the ceremony OF
knocking. As the occupants Of the house did
not desire to purchase, the woman left quite
angry, and when she went out she took pair
of new rubbers from the back hall. Mrs.
Blake discovered the loss before tho woman
| got away, and when accused of the theft pro-
| duced them from her pack. She was allowed
| to 6epart, as there was no one present 20
| make o complaint TO the police. There Is al
| together too much of this thing going on i'm
| this town and an example will be made OF
| some Of them.