The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Whist Clubs Wind Up the Playing
of the Season.
Mr.. Walk Observes His Birthday
School Committee Holds Meeting.

guests the company In all Numbering IS per-
sons. had a grand social wind mp Of the sea-
sons festivities in Palestine hall, Industrial
Trust Companys building, In Providence
At o'clock fine supper was served in the
adjoining hall by Caterer Walter Earle Of the
Helteriye Club. This part OF the entertain
ment occupied a little more than an hour and
was much enjoy ed after which the company
repaired 10 the large hall, where fourteen
tables had been arranged for whist, and this
fascinating game was enjoyed for an hour and
"A half. A fine musical program was then in
order. which very much enhanced the
pleasure of the evening. Piano solos were
rendered byMr Edmund B. Durfee and Mas
ter Alfred Chaffee Mrs Fred Young Of
Providence sang several fine solos, and with
her sister, Mrs. Alfred johnson, sang two or
three delightful duets. The balance Of the
evening was devoted To dancing, Tor which
Mr.. Durfec presided at the piano. The whist
prizes for the evenings play were secured az
follows: Ladies' prize, Haviland china as
paragus dish by Mrs. J. G. Farnham OF Prov
idence. The gentlemen's prize, bill folder,
by Mr.. Newman =. Barney. The committee
who arranged this enjoyable termination of
an already happy season were Mrs. Charles
y. Stacy, Mrs. Joseph w. Sampson and Mrs.
William II. McTwiggan
Yesterday was the Goth anniversary OF the
b rth OF Mr.. Louis o. Walker, and he and his
family decided TO celebrate the event. The
fact or its being his birthday anniversary was
in itself fitting occasion for celebration,
but the fact that IL was also the twentieth
anniversary OF the marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker made II doubly essential that II should
bs a matter Of festal enjoyment, and conse-
quently some % OF 80 OF the relatives and
friends OF the happy couple gathered by i'm
vitation last evening at their residence on
Grove avenue and passed right Joyous even
ing. The time until about ~ o'clock was
passed in social conversation, in extending
CONGRATULATIONS and music AT that hour the
company was invited 10 the dining room,
where an excellent supper was served by
Caterer George Lawton of this town. In the
center of the table an immense cake,
upon the top of which was "ls3'-lSH-L- o.
W" and around the inscription were ar
ranged 90 variegated candles, which were
burning a the guests entered the room. The
clke was the gift OF Mr.. Charles c. Weaver,
who has been Mr.. and Mrs. Walkers nearest
neighbor during their entire married life.
After the meal had been enjoyed the com
pany again entered the parlors, where, In ad'
dition 10 the social conversation, there were
selections from the graphophone, which made
much amusement. Among the guests was
Professor Haupt Of the Providence Riding
Academy. At "A late hour the guests retired,
alter having congratulated the host ana hos
tess upon the two happy events and wishing
them many additional years OF prosperity
and happiness.
Last evening the school committee held its
regular monthly meeting, and IT proved TO be
one Of the shortest sessions on record. IL
lasted about fifteen minutes Miss Bessie NJ.
Read sent the committee communication
asking that her name be placed upon the list
of approved substitutes. She is graduate Of
the East Providence high school of the class
of '9l, and has been teaching nearly ever
since. She is now teaching in Western Massa-
chusetts The communication was referred
TO the superintendent A lar. @ number of
bills were approved and ordered paid, and
the meeting adjourned.
The annual meeting OF the High School
Alumni was be d last evening in the high
school building. The election Of officers,
which was the first business resulted rs fol-
lows: President, Charles A. Mowry; first
e-presdent, Miss l.. May Bishop; second
vicc.president, Miss Alice $. Johnson; re-
cording secretary, Arthur f. Warren; CORE
sronding secretary, William r. Farnham;
treasurer, William c. Bliss The committee
Of assessment was appointed as follows: l..
May Bi hop, Herbert Horton. John Cook,
Everett Ripley and Charles A. Mowry. Whea-
ton r. Hutchinson was appointed chairman of
the committee TO arrange for the coming re-
union, with power TO select two assistants.
William Miner was appointed chairman of the
entertainment committee, with power TO se-
lect his assistants. william c. Bliss was APP
pointed toastmaster, with power TO furnish a
substitute If unable tc serve. Tie date of the
annual reunion was set for Friday evening,
July p Ihe president and board of officers
are TO serve as a reception committee. The
meeting then adjourned
Last evening the Epworth League of the
Haven NJ. K. church held ITS regular monthly
business meeting and social 1t was voted TO
contribute $50 toward the expense Of the
church, beside paying for all music of the
church, including the salary of the organist,
music Of the choir, etc. It was voted to in
sure the NV piano for 1900. A committee of
thre, was appointed To act with the sunday
school in regard TO the annual excursion,
which will probably he 10 Point Pleasant,
II. ID. Oldham. chairman, Charles c. Phillips
and Clifford l.. LEONARD. The presiding ell
der r. G. Bass, and members of the quarterly
conference, Mr.. Joseph +. G.. Farnham, Lean
der paser and Isaac l.. Foster, made inter, St
ing remarks, rs did also the pastor, Rev. c.
=. Davis and DIR. George 4. Allison. A flower
social was then held and IL was very pleas
ant amusement.
Last evening the first quarterly conference
OF the Haven NJ. f. church was held. Rev.
Z. G. Bass, ID. D., the presiding elder, was in
attendance. The annual report of the record
ing steward. A. II. Wheaton, was read. The
pastor. Rev. G. :. Davis, spoke Of the kind
reception which had been given him by the
church and Of the sympathy EXPRESSED to-
ward him in his receat aflliction. Arthur II.
Wheaton rendered his resignation as record.
ing steward, and William T. Chase was mp.
pointed TO fll the vacancy. Daniel b. Chase,
chairman Of the committee on estimating the
salary Of the pastor. reported that il had been