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whelming in numbers, and the TRIBUNE
Office was the objective point of many
friends and pupils of the contesting teach
ing for several hours previous to the time
set for the polls to close were very spirited,
and it seemed as If the school population
of both cities had entered into the spirit
of the occasion whether they had a per-
sonal interest or not.
Naturally the crowd was to consider
able extent made up of the juvenile ele-
ment of the population, for the youngsters
have taken an especial interest in the con-
test and worked zealously for the success
of their favorite teacher. 1t was busy
scene from early in the afternoon until 9
O'Clock, as friends of the contesting
teachers constantly dumped pecks and
bushels of votes into the hands of the
Inaugural editor. The latter will re-
member the scenes and incidents of yes
terday for some time to come. He had
little time for breathing after the noon
hour getting things in readiness for the
official account.
Small boys appeared before him and
with anxiety pictured in their young faces
and inquired as to the probable outcome
of the contest. AS early as o'clock in the
afternoon the ardent workers in the cause
began to put In an appearance. They
brought coupons in boxes of all shapes
and sizes and the troubles of those in
charge of the contest can be readily seen
by the fact that over 1900 votes were cast
yesterday.
Finally ''eight O'Clock, time is up'' was
called, and within five minutes afterwards
the big packages were taken to the count
ing room, and the counters, City Clerk
Roberts, Alderman Thomas OBrien and
William Scott of the Evening Times, began
the task of ascertaining the official figures.
The crowd, both adult and juvenile,
peeced earnestly through the door at the
busy scene inside, and speculation was
rife as to the probable outcome.
During the contest the best OF feeling
has existed among the various candidates,
the contest being more in the nature of
friendly trial of popularity. The contest
throughout has been a spirited one, and
the fact has become patent that the teach
ers have many warm and true friends, who
put forth every effort to have their favor
ite teacher win.
Miss Martin, the winner of first no, RS
in Pawtucket, may well feel proud Of her
triumph over her competitors, for 1t must
be said that the different candidates were
among the most popular teachers in the
city.
At late hour last night the expert coun.
ters completed the task OF counting the
ballots, and the result was not such
great surprise to those who have care
fully watched proceedings for the past
few weeks. Each teachers vote was care
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THE PENITENTIAL SEASON.
Lent Begins w wednesday and Easter Sunday
Falls on April Is.

Lent Begins Wednesday and Easter Sunday
Falls on April rs.
With Wednesday of the coming week
will begin the penitential season which the
church calls by the Latin name OF Quadra-
gcsima, but which Is commonly styled
Lent. Commencing on March 3, the
season falls measurably late, and Easter
will not arrive until April IS, which fs
within a week of the latest possible time
for it to fall. Practically speaking, Easter,
which determines the dates of all the other
movable feasts of the ecclesiastical year,
may happen on any Sunday betweeen
March 22-3 and April 25. 1t is seldom,
however, that it falls on either Of these
extreme dates, though three years ago II
came on March "a, and eight years henoe
it will come on April %. In the two years
that yet remain of the present century the
feast of the Resurrection will fall earlier
than it does this year, April 10 being she
date next year, and April 2 the year fol-
lowing. The date OF Easter determines
that of Ash Wednesday, which day, COM
ing necessarily on Wednesday, falls forty
days in advance OF the joyous festival, the
Sundays OF Lent not being counted, OF
cOurse
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cutionist, has won warm spot in the
hearts of Pawtucket audiences on numer-
occasions by her delicious and inimitable
reading. Sufficient 1t Is to say that her
selections last evening were given with
brilliancy and to the fullest advantage of
the art of which she has few superiors.
The vocal selections by Miss Mabel
Blaney were pleasing features OF the even
ing's entertainment. 1t was Miss Blaney's
| first appearance in Pawtucket. The favor
with which her vocal efforts were received
must have been gratifying to the young
lady. Miss Blaney Is the possessor of q
rich soprano voice of great range and her
brilliant voice was heard to advantage In
the two selections which she rendered.
She won winning praise of the most
superlative order.
Master William Lynn and Miss Bernice
Carey, the two Juvenile favorites, made
distinctive hit In the rendition of the
character song, miss Olivette." The
people In the audience appreciated the
merit of their effort. Prof. Mahoney
reused his hearers to unrestrained enthu-
siasm while he presided at the piano,
while Miss Mabel Thomas In fancy steps
splendidly performed her part, an encore
being demanded. The flute solo by w. II.
Armstrong was very pleasing.
Miss Carey acted as accompanist to the
singing.
The entertainment passed of pleasantly
and Miss Keiser deserved the high praise
awarded her for providing 80 nice an en-
tertainment. The program was as follows:
Piano Observation-Disclosures. Prof. Mahoney
Vocal solo, "Why Singcst Thouy".......
Observation-Disclosures. .....Miss Mabel Blaney
Recitation, "The Uncle" e,".................
.............. .........Miss Jennie =. kciser
Character song. "Miss Olivette,"..... -.
master Willie Lynn, Miss Bernico Carey
Recitation :. .......Miss Mary Eleanor Lynn
Character sketch........ ................
.....Miss Mabel Thomas, Jennie :. kciser
Flute solo. o..............Mr.W w. III. Armstrong
Accompanied by Mr.. A. Gelinas.
Vocal solo, Gle Was IA Prince,"..... ......
............. ............Miss Mabel Blaney
Recitation, "Kittle Bill ll,"...................
................. Miss Jennie s. Keiser
Fancy steps..............Mis Mabel Thomas
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The vigor of youth given To the aged and
inarm by using Hop. Bitters' See advertise
mcnts
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friendship the pleasant relations which
exist among the teachers of that city.
SATISFACTORILY SETTLED
THE CASE OF RUEBEN III. CHASE
AGAINST THE HASKELL COMPANY
The Plaintiff Sued For $4,000 Damages For
the Loss OF al Eye.

The case Of Reuben F. Chase against the
William Fl. Haskell Company which has
been pending in the Common Pleas Divi-
sion of the Supreme Court was settled this
morning by j. Osfield, Jr., counsel for Mr..
Chase.
The case was brought to recover $4,000
for the loss of an eye on May IL, 1889,
while in the employ Of the defendants. The
first trial Of the case resulted in dis
agreement OF the jury.
About four months ago the case came up
for trial the second time, but after the ex-
animation of one witness the defendants Is
attorney was taken i'll, and the case was
adjourned until Thursday last, but was
passed pending a settlement which was
this morning satisfactorily consumated.
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fully scrutinized and the leaders finally
decided upon.
The most pleasing feature of the out
come is the fact that the contest has been
'popular" In the truest sense of the word
This was proved by the manner in which
the coupons were received each day. Little
parcels and envelopes containing from one
to 100 votes were what won for the leaders.
Day by day these little drops went to
swell the totals until the end was reached.
1t was O. contest of love and affection
throughout, and the little workers of both
cities did wonders. The vote counter was,
yesterday, overwhelmed with letters eulo-
gizing the candidates. In this mornings
mail the following note was received:
PAwTUCKET, Feb. %, 1897.
To THE EDroR:-Enclosed you will please
find 80 votes for Miss Sarah Il. Goldsmith of
Hedley avenue, Central Falls.
FRIEND.
AS will be seen from the list of winners
there were no "dark horses" In the race, as
was anticipated. Those who were near the
front in both cities held their positions in
both cases, their supporters working faith
fully to the end. Many thousand votes
were sent for teachers unknown to the
writers, whose interest was aroused in the
contest from the interesting struggle.
The contest will easily rank first in
popular interest among all which have
been conceived in this city, and the two
teachers who will enjoy the TRIBUNE's
hospitality during the enjoyable and in
structive trip to Washington may well
feel proud OF the success in the open field
of competition, where merit and faithful
work received its just reward.
The total vote polled was 46,314, and the
average vote per day for the past five weeks
has been considerably over 1000, all of
which goes to show that the constantly
growing popularity. Of the TRIBUNE is
very gratifying.
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MISS SARAH E. GOLDSMITH.
A Gaaduate OF the State Normal School and
o r..cp,or .>r AviItty r.S

A Gaaduate of the stnte Normal School and
Teacher of Ability. r"
Miss Sarah T.. Goldsmith, the winner in
the Central Falls division, is the daughter
of George and Polly Goldsmith and was
born in Valley Falls. Her first education
was gotten in the common schools in that
town, graduating from the High School at
the head of her class.
Shortly after graduating she entered the
State Normal School, where she pursued
an advanced course, which fitted her for
her present occupation. Her first position
as teacher after leaving the Normal
school was at Johnston and Greenville.
From there she went to Valley Falls, where
she became principal Of the school. Later
she came to this city, and at the present
time is principal OF the Hedley avenue
school.
Miss Sarah Goldsmith, in the various
positions which she has held, has been
very popular, not only with the scholars
under her charge, but by the public at
large. Her popularity can best be attested
by the fact that she defeated one Of the
strongest candidates among the teaching
corps of this city.
Miss Curran, the second highest candi-
date has friends by the score, who worked
nobly for their favorite and tried their
best to have her win first honors. IL must
be seen by these facts that the winner,
Miss Goldsmith, must he deEeryedIy pop
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-27
Ball Given at Euterpean Hall For Benefit
of william Briggs.

Ball Given at Euterpean Hall For Benefit
of William Briggs.
The ball given by the Wamsutta Club in
the Cottrell block last evening for the
benefit of William Briggs, a member OF the
Enterprise Minstrel Club, who has for
some time been confined To the Rhode
Island Hospital from wounds resulting
from the bursting OF a shot gun, which he
fired at Woodlawn while celebrating the
marriage of friend, was largely attended
and successful from both social and
financial standpoint.
Fully 125 couples were present, and
dancing was the enjoyment of the evening
to the music OF Fairman's orchestra. The
grand march was led by Michael Durkin,
and his sister, Miss Mary Durkin, and was
participated In by about seventy couples.
During the intermissiou a collation. was
served by Ferguson Brothers. After the
intermission the dancing was continued
until an early hour.
The large patronage Of the affair indi-
Gated that Mr.. Briggs had many friends
who were glad to show their friendship
for him by attending an entertainment
which combined pleasure and good fellow
ship.
The general floor director was Michael
Durgin, and his assistant was Henry Tay-
lor. The committee I'm charge of arrange
ments were: Eugene Abbott, chairman
Albert Abbott, treasurer; George Reid,
secretary. The aids were: George Nor
rison, George Clegg, Henry Clegg, James
Cameron and Herbert McKcnna. The
guests were received by the following
committee; William Cooper, Thomas
Moorhead and John McCrcadic.
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COURT WORK AND WIN.
First Ball of the New Organization Took
Place at the Alcazar.

First Ball of the New Organization Took
Place at the Alcazar.
The recently organized Court Work and
Win, No. 40, Foresters of America held
their first entertainment last evening at
the Alcazar, which took the form of a ball,
which 1t Is intended to make an annual
feature in future. The attendance was
large, the guests being principally from
the home of the court, Central Falls.
There were also a number of people from
Providence and Pawtucket. Among the
guests were Acting Grand Sub-Chief
Ranger Fair and the entire Board of Grand
Officers, Supreme Deputy James III. Mooney
and Supreme Woodward j. p. McNeillis.
The affair was a success from every stand
point and the members Of the new organi-
zation are to be congratulated on the way
in which their first attempt at an enter
tainment was handled.
The members of the court gave a short
street parade Before the opening Of the
ball.
After the first three numbers on the
order had been danced the grand march
took place and was led by Edward j. Gill
ligan and Miss Agnes Mcclure. After
refreshments had been served during in
ttTIulSSlOu, tuc OIdbbdh SdOGbS vi
dence, under the command Of Capt. Ber-
nard Hackett, gave an exhibition drill,
which was applauded. The music for the
occasion was furnished by Green's orches-
ira of Providence. Those in charge OF the
affair were:
Committee of Arrangements, Bernard
Hackett, chairman; T.. j. Gilligan, secre-
tary; James B. O'Neill, treasurer; Hugh
j. Vaughn, Daniel McElroy, John Ii.
O'Neill. Reception Committee, Cornelius
Clark, Chief Ranger; John II. O'Neill,
Past Chief Ranger; John j. HicSie, ID. G..
p. c. r.; M. j. Quigloy, p. c. r.; John
Conlon. Floor Marshal, Edward j. Gill;
gan; Assistant Floor Marshal, Frank j.
Phelan; Aids, James Hickie, Hugh j.
Vaughn, John w. Houston, John Caul-
field, Albert f. Bagley of Court Wood
lawn, William Davis of Court Pride OF
Lonsdale, Joseph Beaucheane Of Court
Love and Truth, John II. Geragherty of
Court Flower of Dexter, Richard M. Burns
of Court Central.
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LINCOLN COUNCIL, DRUIDS.

The New Lodge VIII Have ~ Membership
of Nearly 100.
Quite a number of the members of Lin-
coin Council, Druids, which became de-
funct sometime since, have had under coz
sideration the formation of a lodge of the
New England Order OF Protection, and
plans for this thing have at last been COM
pleted, and the lodge will be installed
March II.
The new lodge will start of with mem
bership OF nearly 100, and as the charter
list is to remain open for some little time,
this number will be materially increased.
The applications have begun to roll in and
already DIR. Remington, who has been ap-
pointed medical examiner, has been called
upon to ofiiciate In this latter capacity.
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You will make no mistake
in purchasing your Tickets
now if you intend going to
Europe this summer or send
ing for any of your friends. We
have future sailing lists of all
lines ana can give you very
best accommodations.
Thirty years experience in
Emigration business. Open
evenings until 9 o'clock except
Monday and Wednesday.
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PERMISSION GRANTED.

Fourteen Extra Lights Not Provided For
by Contract VIII BE Lighted.
The contract awarded to the Pawtucket
Electric Lighting Company yesterday did
not provide for the lighting OF fourteen
extra electric lights. The contract awarded
only calls for $50 lights, and there are S64
within the city limits, 1t was therefore
necessary for the Joint Standing Com
mittee on Street Lights of the City Coun
ell to grant the lighting company per-
mission to light the fourteen extra ones,
and this action was taken last evening
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SUCCESSFUL BASKET PARTY.

The Members and Friends of the Pleasant
View Literary Association Dance.
The Pleasant View Literary Association
realized neat sum from the sales made at
their basket party last evening, which was
held at the hall of the association on Car
nation street. James Mcdonald, who
acted as auctioneer, was very successful in
obtaining good prices for the baskets.
The first portion of the evening was
spent pleasantly and after the intermission
the remainder of the time was spent in
dancing. The following committee was in
charge Of the affair: Floor Director, James
McNulty; Assistant Floor Director, Will
liam Cavanaugh; Committee OF Arrange
ments, Edward Conlin, Chairman; John
T. McCarty, Secretary; Michael McGinn; I;
Reception Committee, Michael Cook, John
J. Mclaughlin, John +. Murray; Refresh
ment Committee, James Cusick and James
Flynn.
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Thousands suffer from Catarrh or cold In
head and have never tried the popular ren
cdy. There Is no longer any excuse, M n 10
cent trial size of Ely's Cream Balm can be
had of your druggist or We mail II for 10
cents. Full size 30 cents.
Ely Bros, 50 Warren ST., n. Y. City.
A friend advised me 10 try Ely's Cream
Balm and after using IL six weeks I believe
myself cured Of catarrh. II is "A most valu.
able remedy.--Joscph stewart, e2i Grand
avenue, Brooklyn. F.Y
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-27

Miss Nellie F. Martin of this city and
Miss Sarah Z. Goldsmith of Central Falls
will be the TRIBUNE's guests at the in
auguration of President Mckinley at
Washington next Thursday. This fact
was determined last night when the con-
test, which was begun on Jan. II, was
brought to a close. During the closing
hours coupons poured into the office over
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ular to win out against Miss Curran.
The contest throughout in Central Falls
was of very friendly nature, and one
which will cement In firmer bonds of
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-27

A simple, quick. sure remedy for catarrh
or cold In the head is Saliva cea. It:is. safe
TO use and sure TO give satisfaction
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MISS NELLIE F. MARTIN.

The Successful Contestant an Able Teacher
and Popular Young Woman.
Miss Nellie F. Martin, the successful
contestant i'm Pawtucket, is one of the
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-27
The "AVOn" Guitar,
PRICE $3.50.

The cheapest guitar we sell.
1t is made by one of the most
reputable houses in the coun-
try. They warrant it to be
satisfactory to us and we guar
antee it to our customers The
tone is rich and the finish
good. 1t is an A I guitar to
start with.
Piano tuning-squares si.5o, Uprights 81
Satisfactory work assured.
J. w. MEIKLEJoHN & Co.
vsrth Union st., Sheldon building
- Nsxt To library.
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Kennedy, ,G0ughaMuTay
357 and 359 Mai, Street

enc price only-thc same to everybody-ant
plainly marked on the instruments.
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WAMSUTTA CLUB BENEFIT.

Adycrtise vow wants in the TRIBUNE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-27

The vigor of youth given To the aged and
inarm by using Hop. Bittcrs' See advertise
mcnts
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Our oft repeated assertion that THE
EVENING TRIBUNE IL the fastest
growing paper In the city Is verified
by figures. i
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IN THE BERKSHIRE HILLS.
LENoX WITNESSES MANY DINNER AND LUNCH
EON PARTIES GOLF PLAYING INTERRUPTED

LENOX WITNESSES MANY DINNER AND LUNCH
EON PARTIEs-GOLF PLAYING INTERRUPTED.
Lenox. Mass, July "a (specaD.-There have been
many large ald interesting dinners ard luncheon
parties here this week. one of the most important
Of which was a farewell luncheon given for a num-
Der of women by Mrs Belle Nelson previous to her
departure for Newport. where she goes to join her
daughter, Mrs Arthur Kemp. Among those who
were entertained by Mrs Nelson Mrs. John
f. Alexandra and Mrs. Frank X. Sturgs.
A luncheon OF dozen covers was given on Tues
day by Mrs Frank *. Sturgis. Mrs. Emmett, Mrs.
John I. Kane. Mrs. Nelson and a number of others
were present. a number of luncheons were given
this week to the Baroness Won Thiclmann previous
to her departure for Washington. where she joined
her husband the German Ambassador who has
been recalled.
dinner party was given for Mr.. and Mrs. De-
ancey Kane evening this week by Mrs Rico-
ard G. Dlxey, CT Boston. dinner party given
this evening by Mrs John Sloane who has house
party including Mrs Frederick Dent Grant.
The heavy rains of the last week troubled the
golf players great deal, and it was impossible 70
play on the links at all until the latter part of
the week. The members of the golf club have de-
clded 10 give a dance soon In the Schermerhorn
Assembly Rooms. where so many dances have
Il was learned in Lcnox this week that Mr. and
Mrs Philip J. Sands. Miss Anna Sands and Phil
SANDS r VINO are az prcsf' s IA ang
10 occupy their cottage. Mrs. Potter Palmer will
leave Newport NJ ABOUT Tue tlHlc 10 Coiilc
LenoX.
Miss Eunce Ives and Miss lie Bourgeois are vs-
lilng the Barnes family. and a number of dinner
parties and other entertainments have been given
Tor them. The former is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Brayton Ives
Miss Gertrude Dodge left late this week to join
Mr. and Mrs a. =. Stokes AZ their mountain camp
I'm the Adiron1acks The Stokes family Will soon
return to shadowbrook here where they viii re-
main until the end Of the season.
Miss Mildred Devercux who returned here to-day
from Richhed Springs is soon 10 go TO Newport
Mrs. John o. Sargent has opened her country
house near Laurel Lake and Will remain In Lenox
until the end Of the season.
George VI. Morgan and his daughter. Miss Caro-
lyn Morgan. VINO are now In Europe. will return to
this country time in September. when they
will occupy Ventfort Hall
Pittsheld. Mass. July q (SpeciaD.-ralentod ANA
tours gave series OF plays at Central Hall for the
benefit OF n charity this week. which were largely
attended by society people and summer guests in
town. Harold Hail. %. Brooklyn, who appeared In
the Columbia play last winter took leading part
In a comedy ~ Rice Pudding" with great
cess. G. L. Stafford, OF Brooklyn. former WILL
Jams man, appeared Marmaduke Mouser In
Betsy Baker and made hit William r.. Bald
win. Of New-York, who has formerly played with
Kiss Alice Lawrence and other talented amateurs
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THE OLD GEMMEL HOUSE.

Reade-st and Broadway. and the widening OF
Reade-st invaded the lot occupied by our house. ne
cessitating our removal
Il remember my father saying that when the cell
lar for the house in Reade-st. was dug many human
bones were found, and he supposed that there nao
been at one time a Potters Field there.
'Diagonally opposite the old house in Duane,st'
when we moved there. stood the Newly orK nos:
pita;. on high terraced ground. Ny mother died
of cholera in 1872, before we moved 10 Duane-st.
The building on this lot has recently been torn
down. and workmen in excavating nave fouti d
large number Of human bones. Near this site. IN
l74t thirteen negroes burned al the stake, ana
eighteen were hanged. a result OF the great
negro conspiracy of that year. 1t mas peen
thought that these bones are the remains OF thoss
who were executed at that time; ,
James Gemmers father Matthew Gemmel was
the first clock and watch maker IN New-forK, nav
ing piled his trade in Scotland before coming 70
this country. He is buried in 81. Pauls Churcn-
yard. and the family have recently erected new
stone there above his grave. When his vile. janet
Gemmel died several years later. graves were no
longer opened In ST. Paurs Churchyard, ana so
her BODY was Inferred in 81. Johns Cemetery.
corner OF Hudson and Varick SITS. This cemetery
has recently been purchased by the city for a
park. and the Gemme family. with mos; other
owners OF lots there. decided not 10 attempt 70
remove the remains of their ancestors.