Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-14
VETS ASSE MBLE.
Lincoln's Birthday Appropriate
ly Observed.
WhitinsyiIle G. A. R. and S. of V. Attend
Worship at M. E. Church-A
Troublesome Question.

Whitinsville, Feb. 1S--Today the local
G.. A. X. and Sons of Veterans observed
Lineoln's birthday in an appropriate
manner. This forenoon the two bodies
attended divine services at the NJ. f.
Church The church was handsomely
decorated with the national eolors. and
the choir sang two selections. Rev W.
r. LaWford, pastor Of the church, gave
very interesting address, taking for
his subject. Founded with honor and
glory" There was a large attend
ance, and the exercises were impressive.
DUTCHMEN DISTURBED.
Members Of the Dutch Church have
entered complaint to the trustees of Ne
mortal Hall, that their regular Sunday
afternoon church services are disturbed
by the vigorous singing OF the young
men who are endeavoring to form a To-
cal branch Of the Y. NJ. c. A The young
men take the matter philosophically,
and committee will meet Tuesday eve
ming to arrange for new quarters.
IN INTEREST OF Y. NJ. C. A.
The fourth meeting held in the inter
est OF forming local branch of the Y.
NJ. c. A, was held this afternoon in
Choral Hall in Memorial building. There
was a large attendance, and more inter
est was shown than on any former oc-
casion. General Secretary Stratton OF
the Rhode Island Y. NJ. c. A, was the
principal speaker and was listened to
with much interest. Considerable en-
thusasm was shown, and it would seem
that the future organization OF local
branch Of the Y. M. c. A. was practi-
cally assured A quartet consisting Of
Alfred Fletcher Sr., Alfred Fletcher,
Jr., Charles L. Pierce and John Brani-
gan, sang some stirring selections.
DEATH OF MRS. MARY JACKSON.
Mrs. Mary Jackson died this forenoon
Brown, on Railroad avenue. from a
complication of diseases. The funeral
will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, and Rev. John r. Thurston Of
| the Congregational Church viii offfciate.
FIRST ANNUAL BALL.
The Whitinsville Base Bail Association
held their first annual concert and
dance in Mumford Hall last evening.
The entertainment was given by Mons,
Jean LaToy, the famous emperor Of
clogs, silence and fun artist of South
| bridge, assisted by the local comedian,
! George Ingalls,. The Whitinsville So
cial orchestra furnished music,
INCIPIENT BLAZE
| A small blaze took place early yester-
day morning in the lower boarding
house run by Mr.. Reagan. The fire was
caused by a lamp being placed on q ta-
Bile near the window which ignited the
| curtain.
VILLAGE NEWS NOTES.
About 20 members of Div. No. 10, A,
o. H, attended the funeral of jeremiah
Daley of Uxbridge yesterday morning
Miss Milligan, who has been acting as
saleslady at the store of her brother, J.
! A. Milligan, since Christmas, returned
to her home in Graniteville yesterday.
Oscar L. Owen of Hill street has or
ganized a magazine club, which sub
scribes for number Of publications
and these are sent around to the differ
ent members in town for perusaL There
are about 20 members.
The Ladies' Literary Circle held its
meeting Friday evening at the residence
Of Mrs. Celia Coffin of upper High
street. The subject Of the meeting was
| Italy" There were quotations from
Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett Browning S
works, a paper on Florence" by Mrs.
David Smith; paper on Physical feat
ures of Italy" by Mrs. Clara F.. Wood;
paper on ''The painting and sculpture
of Florence" by Mrs. Albert H. Whip
pie.
All the morning trains from Provi-
dence were late here yesterday on ac-
count of the railroad accident near
Blackstone.