The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-22

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At the Prssbytsrian Chspsh.
Services ct the United Presbyterian
Church were held In the Sabbath. school
rsom of the new church. The pastor, Rev.
William Barr, preached. The morning
subject was, 1.-THE First Martyr OF Christ
ianity." The subject of the evening dis
course was, ''Do We Believe In Prayer"
Sabbath school was held at II O'clock and
the Christian Endeavor meeting took place
at 9 to'clock. Good sized congregations
were In attendance at all the meetings.
washington's Birthday.
Washington's Birthday was observed In
this city in an unusually quiet manner.
Although aslegal holiday, business for the
most part was carried on as usual. The
public schools were closed. This evening
several of the local societies will hold en-
tertainments in different parts of the city.
Pocasset Tribe of Red Men has arranged
an elaborate program for the amusement
of themselves and their friends. The city
fathers will hold meeting at the city
hall, and probably give out the result OF
their star-chamber proceedings.
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1t is understood that Col. Watson will
present a formidable petition, signed by
many taxpayers, at the meeting OF the
Board of Aldermen this evening. The pc
tition, however, IL reports can be relied
upon, will be of no avail, as 1t is said that
three Of the five aldermen have promised
their votes to Ray q. Huling. II this
proves true, it would be far better to let
the present encumbent stay where he is,
no matter how incompetent he may be.
Col. Watson would be decided improve
ment upon the mighty warrior from
Chaceviile.
Pleasantly Remembered.
Miss Stanhope and Miss Grimes, nieces
Of Joseph Grimes of Earle street, were
pleasantly surprised at the residence Of
their uncle, Saturday evening last. The
surprise was a reality in earnest. How
ever, they were equal to the emergency,
and proved that they were charming en-
tertainers. The evening was spent in
vocal selections, readings and games.
Later in the evening a rich collation. was
served and thoroughly enjoyed by all
present.
Sabbath Observance.
An unusually large cohgregatio IN was
attracted to the Broad Street Baptist
Church yesterday morning to listen to the
discourse of Rev. DR.. Kneeland. The rev.
erend gentleman is secretary of the New
England Sabbath School Union. His sui =
ject was 'The important questions before
the American people," In the afternoon
Mr.. Kneeland addressed the mems meet
ing at the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton of Pawtucket.
Notes About the City.
The Board of Public Works are holding
a meeting this afternoon.
The infant son of Peter Mahon of He'd
ley avenue died this morning.
In the District Court yesterday two per-
sons were fined for being drunk.
Octave Sylvestre and wife are observing
the 50th anniversary of their marriage to-
day.
The Board of Aldermen will meet this
evening 10 make the first canvass Of the
new voting lists.
Helping Circle of Kings DaughterS will
hold Q sale and entertainment st the resi-
dencc of Mrs. 8. ]. Durfee, Broad street.
this evening.
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the morning and evening services at the
Primitive Methodist Church In Foresters'
Hall yesterday. -
John varley of Hedley avenue is greet
ing his friends today with broad smile.
A boys appearance in the family circle is
the cause of his joy.
At 0 o'clock there was thanksgiving
mass at the Church of the Notre Dame.
In the evening there will be reception in
st. Jean Baptiste Hall.
The ladies connected with the Union City
Mission served hot coffe and crackers free
of charge to all who wished the m at the
meeting Saturday night.
The fair of the Central Falls Temperance
Cadets was concluded on Saturday even
ing. On Wednesday evening the cadets
will give complimentary ball to those
who have patronized and assisted at the
fair.