The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-27
WARREN.
Warren Artillery Co. Wins in the
Rifle Contest With F. L. l.
Water Works Purchase Question Again
Discussed-G:neral Mention.

The first contest for tho championship Of the
state at indoor rifle practice between the
teams Of the First Light Infantry Regiment Of
Providonce and the Warren Artillery was shot
off at the local range in Armory hall last even
ing. and resulted in victory for the home
team by score OF 1923 to BOZ forthe visitors.
The visiting team was in charge Of Captain
=. A. Waterman, assistant state inspector OF
rifle practice, and had with them private W.
i. Marchant and sergeant E. G. Potter as sub
stitutes. The teams were made up of five men
each, who fred fifteen shots. A return shoot
will be held at the Infantry range on Friday
evening next The score:
FIRST LIGHT INFANTRY.
sergt. E.G. Dexter. 44454555444545
4-66
sergt Maj. W. r. Potter. 4434540s8s5
2245-5l.
sergt John e. Carr, 455534I544384
3 4-60.
sergt W. G. Laird, 544s4344455I5
go.
Priv. ". d. Treu. b43a453555555
3-05.
Total-302.
WARREN ARTILLERY.
Major II. W. Eddy. 44555555t44445
3-66
Adit. d. W. Gladding5 544544554455
8 5-67.
Lieut.. @. W. Greene,4 34545s4i54A45
4-63.
sergt s. G. White. 2454445
5-64.
Priv. B. A. Church. 4434445453454
8 5-03.
Total-323.
The second public meeting in the interest of
discussing the propriety Of purchasing the
water works plant was held last evening in
the District Court room in the town building.
The room was well filled with interested cleo
tors. lHon. Charles H. Handy presided and
briefly addressed the audience, explaining the
status Of the meeting and giving an historical
resume of the water question from its incep-
tion some ffteenJyears ago and advocating the
purchase Of the system. Mr.. James B. Sim
mons, who has deeply Interested himself in
the subject by obtaining facts and figures and
opinions of those conversant with law points,
read the existing contract between the town
and George III. Norman and explained In 30
far as il possible the status OF the case, and
what might be expected in case the town
voted TO buy. He also advocated the pur-
chase. In his remarks he alluded to the fact
that the contract was far better in it's terms
to the interest of the town than the one which
the town of Bristol holds. Remarks and in
terrogations were also made by Messrs.George
Foster, W. T. Honan, John W. Hubbard, James
Batchelor John II. Brown and others. 1t Is
evident that the general public has little
knowledge of tte terms Of the contract its
legal phases, etc, that it Is a matter requiring
their serious attention, and feel that If an
extension of the option can be secured from
Mr. Norman IL will be of mutual interest.
Until the Council, however, makes its report
of its findings on this question TO the town
meeting TO be held the 30th inst, nothing can
be known ON this point or intelligent action
taken.
Councilman and Mrs Charles II. Sparks at.
tended the birthday anniversary of Mrs.
Sparks father, william Il. Lewis, at Drown
vile last evening.
Miss Marion Wood OF Nantucket, Mass, is
visiting her sister and the family of Treasu-
rer @. p. Chappell of the Warren foundry at
his residence ON Main street.
Rev. william J. Reynolds, Jr, professor of
languages at the High School, Auburn, and
Superintendent A. III. Keys were visitors here
yesterday and attended the session OF the
High School. Professor Reynolds is a SON of
Captain William ]. Reynolds and brother of
Mrs. G. p Chappell of this town.
On Tuesday evening next at Odd Fellows
hall Mrs Bessie M. Seymour, department
president of the women's Relief Corps, q. A.
r., Of the state, will give a reception TO the
oficara of the deDartnent which will include
also the members OF Tobin Relief Corps, of
which she is a member, and Babbitt Women's
Relief Corps of Bristol.
Mr. Winfield S. Cady of Norton, Mass, was
here yesterday on a visit to his father,
Jerome Cady.
Councilman Henry G. Clarke, who has had
his residence in Providence for several
months, is to return here next week.
William Hall is building large addition to
his Main street residence.
The subcommittee of the school committee
appointed 20 investigate the selection of
teacher of music for the public schools for the
place made vacant by the resignation of MISS
Rebissen, met Friday afternoon and consid-
cred the qualifications of Is applicants. This
committee had not the power 10 elect and the
report of their findings will be made TO the
general committee for action.
The annual reception to the young people
connected with the Baptist Church by the
pas o., Rev. II. W. watjen and wife, at the
parsonage on Miller street was held last even
ing. During the evening vocal solos were
rendered by Mrs wation and Miss Marchand.
Refreshments were served.