The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-04

the schools through 10 the end OF the
school year. Mr.. George ;. Deane, the
chairman, then took tho Platform and at.
tempted 10 read from manuscript which
he held, but his voice was not equal to
the occasion, and Moderator Bliss read
it for him. IL stated that Tor teachers
and janitors IL would require s90la. 80 aud
other expenses sAO, 2UO. a total Of sl0, Az.
30 There was In the treasury S3l2o 20,
which left tho sum OF S12Ss. IS needed TO
carry the school To tho end OF the year.
CYRUS a. Aldrich moved that the sum
OF $1,000 be appropriated, and Fred W.
Cady, moved TO amend tine motion by
making the amout 1880 10 which MIR.
Aldriuh assented. As soon as tho question
was put and remarks called for, then
began perfect pandemonium. Mr..
John Byrnes asked what II cost 20 run
the high school alone, and what the
course OF studies were; no reply was
made 10 his Drst question, but he was
handed printed copy OF the course OF
studies. hut refused 20 read 10. saying ne
was not paid for doing that work and
demsnded that IL De read by the COM
mittee, but no one read IL. Edward u.
Dexter who seemed to have all his pockets
full OF manuscript statistics, attempted
To inform the hly now this thing
all came anout. but he sprung figures Upon
tham so abundantly anu rapidly that the
aforesaid assembly really did not know
10 throw light upon the subject were
made by several gentlemen, and as soon
a. one would seat himself Mr.. ByrDes
would jump To his feet ana beein.a TRADE
OF abuse and personalities until he was
Obliged 90 rest, apparently from sheer ex-
baustioD. Quite n Dumbe OF the audience
evidently desired little fun, ana ap-
plauded the remarks of Mr.. Byrnes, and
gave him new courage, and stimulated
him TO a greater flow or personal abuse.
Mr.. Alfred j. Kent, who usually takes
lively interest In town meetings arose TO
his feet and was bolsterously received, as
10 was Expected he would be an able ally
To Mr.. Byrnes, and help the humorous
side Of the affair out but he simply told
short funny story and sat down. No
one laughed but it had quieting effect
upon the audience.
Hon. Ellery H. Wilson then took n we'll
prepared document from has pocket and
asked the Indulgence of the meeting Tor
few moments, and was favored with the
strictest attention. curing which he gave
facts and figures AIKEN from tie annual
report Of the commissioner OF puDlio
schools OF Rhode Island, showing con-
clusively that the schools Of East Provl-
dence would compare most fayorably In
their management and standing with
those OF any town In the state. We stand
No / in the matter of attendance as
compared with the school enrolment,
and I'm the matter of economy OF cost OF
education we are the eleventh in order
the cost averaRi ny 81. 20 per month for each
pupil, there being but ten towns In the |
state WHOSE average is less. Al the con
olusion of Mr.. Wilson remarks the ciui- |
zers had become tired of the circus part |
or the meeting and uailed loudly for the |
question which wac put ana carried by !
an almost upanimous vote. some began |
calling 4crTa ballot, and the moderator |!
ms Epn all "a Inn "a
their hands, and but twelve persons |
showed up, ana as 10 requires i've per !
cent. of the votes present TO vote for 10, |
there was no ballot. |
On motion OF Mr.. Aldrich the second |
clause in the warrant was adopted. and |
the treasurer was authorized to hire the |
money. The meeting then adjourned, |
having been in session just two hours.
The regular monthly meeting Of the |
board Of the Watche- |
moket Fire district was held last evening |
III the Seventh District Court room. |
All were present except Treasurer IL. ;. |
Is ibcock, who had been called TO his old |
home in Western Massachusetts 10y the |
death Of his mother. Bills amounting |
TO Sllo. 40 were approved and ordered |
paid. IL was decided to hold special /!
meeting of the board at the call OF the |
chairman for The purpose Of framing an |
amendment 30 tie charter, and presenting |
IL 10 the General Assembly, To secure |
additional power in asking contracts for |
n supply of water for the district, and al |
so To secure authority To establish anu |
maintain "a water plant OF the districts |
own IL deemed necessary. This is in ac-
cOrdnuce with the directions given to the |
board 10y special meeting OF the district |
held some months since. The meeting |
then adjourned.
Last evening the Quarter Century club |
held "A meeting and recei, ed an offer from |
tho executive committee OF the East |
Providence Business Mems Association, |
Offering this use OF their amusement |
rooms for the use of the club, which was
recently burned out, until they are ablo |
to secure new quarters. The generous |
offer was accepted, and the club voted to |
at once secure new rooms, and com |
mittee consisting OF President George L. |!
William Il. Randall and Elisha |
>. Luther were appointed to provide "a
new home for the club.