The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-12

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A New City Solicitor.
There is every prospect that the City
Council will be called upon soon to elect
a City Solicitor, as 1t is quite certain that
Judge Bosworth Is to be elected to the
Supreme Bench within a few days. Al
ready wires are being laid for the position
by different aspiriants. Several names
have been mentioned, but no one in par
ticular can lay claim to the plum. Among
the names prominently mentioned for the
position is that of Charles A. Stearns, son
Of Ex-Gov. Henry A. Stearns of this city.
Funeral OF william j. Hood.
The funeral of William j. Hood was held
yesterday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, 706 Broad street. The services were
conducted by Rev. George =. Perry OF the
Broad Street Baptist Church. Owing to
the popularity of the deceased a large at
tendance of relatives and friends were
present to pay a last tribute Of respect to
one who had led an honorable life. A
large delegation OF members from Good
Samaritan Lodge, l. o. o. f., were present.
The floral offerings were many and of ex-
quisite design, including one massive
piece from Good Samaritan Lodge. The
interment took place at Riverside cene-
terry.
Installation This Evening.
Twilight Temple of Honor will hold
their annual election and installation Of
officers this evening. The election was
intended to have been held last week, but
owing to the fact that several Of the prom
inent members were In different parts Of
the State attending to the annual lodge
visits, the election was deferred until this
evening. Several Of the grand officers will
be present, and after the meeting q COLA
tion will be served.
Presented With Ballot-Box.
Victoria Rebekah Lodge met last even
ing and had large attendance. The men,
bers of the lodge were somewhat surprised
to received q present of handsome ballot
box from Superior Lodge. The presenta-
tion was made without any formality, and
the members Of Victoria Lodge feel par
ticularly pleased at the evidence Of coed
will shown them by Superior Lodge.
The Carnival Committee.
The midsummer carnival COMMITTEES
met last evening and completed arrange
ments for the opening OF the carnival.
The various committees reported that the
details assigned them were completed.
II was voted to have six booths and to
meet Thursday and Friday evenings to
erect them. The carnival will open Satur-
day night and continue Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday nights for the following
two weeks.
Ballou Post, G. A.. X.
Ballou Post, G. A. r., held their regular
meeting last evening. 1t was expected
that the Cumberland Council affair would
come up for consideration, and that some
spicy developments would occur. The
business of the meeting was very quiet
however, the Post voting to parade over
the $50 offered by the Cumberland Council
the members say that they can neither &C
cept or refuse that which has never been
offered them.
Characters Assigned.
On the evening of June 4 the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Sacred Heart Temperance
Society will produce the drama, "Eileer
Oge," and the characters will be assumed
by the following young ladies and gentle
| men: Eileen Oge, Miss Mamie Parkinson
Bridget Mcclure, Miss Katie Kaveney;
Nora O'Donnell, Miss Mamie Riley; Mrs
O'Donnell, Miss Mamie McGrath; Pa,
O'Donnell, Thomas Brennan; Mr.. O'Don-
nell, Henry Donohue; Mr.. Moriarty, Pat
rick Dugan; Brian O'Farrell, John Nc.
Kenna; Mr.. Mcmahon, Martin O'Gara
police officer, Frank Hyde; Tim, the pen
man, John Walsh; bailiff, Thomas Carney
Father Mahoney, William Boyle; John
Thomas, John McAlice.
Notes About the City.
Chief Goldsmith was at Blackstone toda,
attending the funeral of relative.
Mayor Gottschalk has so far recovered
from his injury that he is able to be out.
The old land mark located at the corner
of Mill and Central streets is being reno.
waited.
o. b. Parker has bought lot of land
from George A. Simmons and will erect 9
residence.
The joint shading Committee on Ac.
counts met Monday evening and acted
upon several bills.
Abraham Lincoln Lodge, Sons of st
George, held regular meeting last even
ing and initiated two members.
1t is said that the relatives of Michael
Gaffney will remove him from st. Joseph's
Hospital to his home in this city.
The Mayor having signed the resolution
to build the sewer on Central street work
will be commenced Immediately.
The Forest Club will inaugurate its sea.
son Of clam bakes and outings at their
quiet country house next Sunday.
1t Is reported that the License Board met
Monday evening and gave Owen Rice leave
to withdraw his application for liquor
license.
George Stanley, while cycling last Sat-
urday, was caught between two wagons
on the Newport road and received quite a
number of bruises.
The Oldest Timber.
Probably the oldest timber in the world