The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-29

che funeral uf Councilman Henry IL. Chad
eey took place Mt his late residence on Walnut
street at . o'clock yesterday afternoon IL
was private, none but members of the family
being present. The services were conducted
by Rov. II. f. Johnson, a former pastor Of
tbe United Congregational church. There
were relatives present from Hartford, Conn,
Boston and Warren. Mass, from Wexford,
Providence. Cranston and East Providence.
The floral tributes were most elegant and nu-
perous ana included. in addition 10 a great
many from relatives and individual friends,
large reclining anchor from the Builders and
Traders Exchange Of Providence; beautiful
crescent upon base from George n. John
son, Mr.. Chadsey's partner in the Pomham
Coal Company; floral "G' from st. An
drews Lodge, No 50, A. r. and A. NJ. n cross
from st. Johns Commanderv, No. ], OF Provi-
dence; pillow and calla lilies from the East
Providence police; basket roses and pinks,
from Providence Council No. |, A. :. q. +.
At3o'clock the house was opened TO afford
the many friends of tho deceased to call and
look upon his face for the last time ere the
body was consigned 20 the earth Very many
embraced the opportunity, among them being
Inc members Of TIE Town Council, Town
Treasurer David :. Ray, Town Clerk George
T. Hunter. Town solicitor Edward l.. Mitchell,
Judge George n. Bliss. Tax Collector Fred +.
Carpenter, Chief of Police Rufus W. Adams,
Ser rceant OF Police Everett W. ADAMS, Deputy
Sheriff o. c. Goodell and Superintendent iof
Water o. Freeborn. The above persons visited
The house in body, but later on nearly
every town official called This morning the
remains were taken 10 Wexford, accompan-
led by the following bearers: st. Andrew
Lodge, Z. NJ. Fred W. Cady, Senior Steward
George H. johnson ana Brothers John >.
Browning and Walter :. Bachom. Rev. Her
bert A. Remick, chaplain, also accompanied
the t1neral party. A short service was held
MT tsat place and the remains were inferred
in the family lot
Last evening the First Universali,t Sunday
school held its Christmas festival, and IL was
a very joyful occasion. At o'clock all sat
down 20 an excellent supper, served in the
large church dining room by Caterer George
Lawton Of this town. At the conclusion OF
the meal the company adjourned 20 the vcs-
try, whore games were IN order for short
time and brief entertainmcnt was given,
consisting OF chorus singing 10y the Sunday
school ana recitations 10y Little Dot Pierce
and Master Shirley Gardner, and solo by
Master Galen Pierce. a very pleasing and
unique feature of the entertainment was
poem recited in the Swedish language by
Miss Ida Needen. Aftor the entertainment
gifts from well fruiicd tres were distribut-
ed to all the school 10y the superintendent,
Clifton Carpenter. Ire church and vostry
were beautifully decorated. The following
were the committee having tho affair in
charge: ON festival Mr. a. o. Miles, Mrs.
Orray Butts and Miss Annie ). Davis ON
music, Walter A Reed, Bessie 7, Drew and
Lyra Rich; on decorations George Bent and
Misses Annie Peck and Sadie Whitford.
Sunday morning about 10 O'Clock, rs Mrs.
Joseph Meegan, who resides at % Henry
street. was walking down Orchard street ON
her way 10 attend church, and when oppo-
site Prospect street, she slipped upon the ice
and fsll striking upon her right arm and dis
locating the wrist joint She was assisted 10
her home but a short distance away by sone
Of the ncighbors, and Dr. Mahonoy of Provi-
dcnco was summoned and rendered the
necessary surgical assistance. Mrs Mcegan
met with n similar accident about a year ago,
when she fell upon the ice and fractured her
left arm. Although compelled 20 carry her