The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-01
BRISTOL.
A Test of the Water Pressure=Genera |
Notes About Town.

Saturday afternoon there was trial OF the
towns water pressure on Wood street in front
of the factory of the National India Rubber
Company. The members of the water com
mittee were present and representatives Of the
Bristol & Warren water works The test was
made under the supervision of Samuel NJ
Gray. who has been engaged by the town in.
the negotiations for the works now pending
before n master in chancery. David $. Baker
and Civil Engineer Charles Il. Chase. who has
been employed by the town, were also present.
The -aFe Ae,se. and r,ipcs were handled by the
several companies under the direct super
vision Of the chief engineer Spencer Rounds
Three hydrants were used. two streams from
each The object of the test was TO produce
evidence for the town when the is pre-
sented TO the master in chancery. Today the
hearing on behalf Of the Bristol a. Warren
Water Works Company will be resumed before
the master, at the office Of ComstoclS 81
Gardner.
large number Of Bristoians visited the
Warren driving park Saturday afternoon to
attend the races. What made it more interest
ing to the Bristol sports was Bristol horse
that was favorite in the pool box and was
being heavily backed by them. The scene
after the race became quite interesting.
A meeting Of the executive committee OF
the Young Mems Christian Association was
held Saturday, and Mr. Wallis Il. Howe, the
architect Of the proposed building, submitted
changes in the design first presented. The
changes are mostly in the size and arrange
ment Of the rooms and the stores
Mr.. and Mrs. william Fred Walsh returned
on Saturday from their wedding tour ana are
receiving the congratulations OF their many
friends.
A number of society people of this town
gave german at the Knights of Pythos hall
on Saturday evening. A luncheon was served
by Caterer Rsad.
Considerable interest Is being manifested
over the coming game Of football between the
Bristol high school team and the Warren
high school team, which takes place here upon
the common Wednesday afternoon, this heing
the third game of series, each having one
game to their credit.
The grounds OF the Bristol trotting park
have been all inclosed with feuce eight feet
high, and the work of grading will be com.
meuced today.
The foundation for the engine and stone
crusher has been laid on tho town land on
Bristol Neck and both will 10 moved today.
The scales will also be located in front of the
engine and crusher upon the side OF the main
road.
A very pretty wedding took place on san
day morning at st. Marys church, the con
tracing parties being Louis Mnlafronts and
Rosy Desiderio. The marriage ceremony WA
performed by Rev. i. .McCabe. After In,
ceremony reception was held ~ the resi-
dence CT the brides mother ON Congregations
street The PGsquale orchestra Of Providence
furnished the music aud Caterer b rlando o
College street the spread. The reception wa
open 20 all.
Rev. A. W. Kingsley, pastor Of the Stat
Street NJ. f. church with u number of friend,
Of his church, visited the Soldiers Home yes
terday afternoon. Daring their visit the
pastor delivered an address to the veterans.
Airs. Robert Mesurn OF New Bedford
Mass, who has been stopping here for severA
weeks with friends. returned home ihi,
| morning.