The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-19

lowing result: Noble Grand, J. Y. Canbyj
Vice Noble Grand, III. senior; Permanent
Secretary, william ID. Cook; Treasurer,
William Hogg; Elective Secretary, Thorn
as q. Twist. The district delegates were
laid over until the next meeting. Brothers
were present from Washington Lodge Of
Pleasant View and Loyal Lincoln OF
baylesville.
An Indignation Meeting.
lYThe business men of the lower portion
OF Central and Mill streets aic thinking
seriously of calling an indignation meet
Ing TO protest against the manner In which
they arc being treated by those who are
responsible for watering the streets. II n
said that that the watering cart does not
put In appearance at the corner OF Mill and
Central streets until about 4 o'clock In the
afternoon. The business men claim that
during the early part OF the day when the
wind IL blowing their stock is covered
with dust or else they are compelled To
close the doors.
Paid Surprise Visit.
About 40 members OF Victoria Rebekah
Lodge went to Providence last evening
and paid surprise visit TO Ruth Lodge.
The visit was wholly surprise, the mem
bers OF Ruth Lodge not having the slight
est intimation that they would be called
upon TO entertain visitors. once their
astonishment was over 1t did not take
long to arrange an entertainment pro-
gram. A light lunch mysteriousiy APP
peared from some unknown quarter, ana
the visitors managed to spend most en-
joyable evening.
Adjusted the Loss.
The appraisers appointed by the insur-
ance companies and the city met today 10
estimate the damage done to the police sta
tion building. Benjamin i. Smith OF raw
tucket represented the insurance COM
panies and George A. Simmons was
selected on behalf OF the city. The oath
was administed to them by Edward smith,
notary public, and after looking the build
ing over thoroughly they finally setthd on
the sum OF $525.
Part of the roof will have to be rebuilt
and all the ceiling on the upper floor VIII
have to be replastered. The roof Will have
to be reshingled, but the greater part OF tie
expense of that will have to be settled Tor
by the city.
violated City Ordinance.
A week ago William Thomson OF King
street bought goat for his children, and
instead OF confning the goat, in accord
ance with the city ordinances, 1t was al-
lowed to roam at will. His goatship made
two visits to the Garfield street school
yard, where he ate up one of the Arbor
Day trees. This morning Mr.. Thomson
was fined 81 and costs for violating city
ordinance.
Meeting of the Trustees.
Last evening the trustees of the Public
Library met and examined the condition
of the library. They expressed themselves
well pleased at the manner in which the
firemen protected the property OF the
library The books were found in excel
lent condition, Notwithstanding the great
amount of water which flowed through
the building. 1t is probable that the va
can't store on Central street, formerly oc-
cupied by Harding's dry goods store, will
be engaged temporarily for the use OF the
library.
Board of Assessors.
The Board of Assessors met for organiza-
tion this morning at City Hall. William
Gooding was elected Chairman and G. Fred
Crawford was appointed Clerk of the
Board. The Board voted to have the usual
notices posted.
Notes About the City.
. In the District Court today one reveller
was fined ~ and costs.
William HI. Erskine left today to spend
Sunday with his parents at Crompton.
Marriage intentions were filed today by
Victor Leveille, Jr., and Della Benoit and
Harry Drown Hewitt and Bertha Bridge
house.
Harmony Lodge, No. 421, Sons of st.
George, went to Providence today to take
part in the parade in honor Of the Queens
Jubilee.
Miss Sarah Read OF Bagley street, was
taken yesterday morning to the Rhode
Island Hospital by the ambulance Of the
Pawtucket Poor Department.