The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
AT TnENORTH END.
Farewell 10 Rev.Reginald Pierce Officers
For Annexed District.

There was . large gathering In the base
msnt Of St. Thomas church. Wanskuck, last
night. which, though all arrangements. so far
as music and some other things could make
Il, had been perfected for a good time. was
yet marked by general expressions of sorrow,
for the occasion was the saying of good-byes
10 the Rev. Reginald Pierce, who, for the
past two years has been the worthy rector Of
The fourishing parish. The arrangements
for the parting were in charge Of the Parish
Aid Society, of which Mrs. Mary Whipple is
president, and everything was carried out in
most suitable manner, and another good
deed was added to the many that are alreaoy
TO the credit Of the organization. First came
m entertainment of which she program was
as follows: Choir. selection. ''Star Of the
Evening" piano solo, Miss Helen Carey;
vocal solo. Mr.. Stevenson; reading. Miss
Lizzie Dawson; vocal solo. Gilbert Blount:
piano solo, Miss Mary worthing:on; vocal
solo. Miss BARTLETT. Edward scattorgood was
the chairman Of the evening, and in a few
well chosen words he recalled the object Of
tho assent mblage and expressed the regret Of
all the members OF the parish at the pro-
posed departure Of the rector. and raid
well deserved tribute to his energetic work
Of tho parishioners.
Rev. Mr.. Pierce received a. warm greeting
when he rose TO reply. he said he had
thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment, but
would not say goodbye. but simply au revoir,
or auf viederseagn, and he wished 10 thank
all most sincerely for the kindness they had
shown him in the work OF the church and the
generous kindness they had shown him in
their families. Ministers may come and miu-
listers may go, wish TO remind you, said
the rector. but the churcn OF God continues
forever, and urge you TO be faithful TO its
holy teachings. In concluding his remarks
tho speaker urged all present TO remember
him and his work constantly in their prayers
and said he would always remember tho
people among whom he had worked.
The choir sang farewell chorus and then
Zee cream and cake were served by the ladies.
Rev. Mr.. PIERCE goes 20 assume charge Of a
large church In Brooklyn, N. Y. and he
takes with him the best wishes Of the entire
community. He received last night many
tokens Of esteem. His successor has not yet
been chosen. The hall last evening was deco
rated IN handsome style by Professor Barnes
and the members Of the choir. Charles
Rhubry, the choir director. had charge OF
the music last evening.
There has been much interest taken by the
officers Of the Second station in the detail Of
officers for the annexed district. and yester-
nnuounccd that Ofhccrs Frank n. Luby and
Edward Whipple would have the Gay beats
and Oflccr Koch one ~ the night beats. All
d's;ries are % sorry s % i iose S Them. even Il Ss
change does mean promotion for two OF ths
men. a..
samuel Goldsmith and Miss Dora Cob en-
~ weII-wisbcrs last evening
Everything u ripe for q warm fight in ths
De)uucfntic csucuses In Wards y. ~ and
fcnIxhI Mr. fsovetts friends are very con
0d<nf u victory as the result Of their lively
Ionfiinx. aod Csritol hill voters say they vii
decide The fate ~ the rival facfi0n- 10 tbs
I>nth. end some folks are anxious to know
ukat (he referees are roinr 10 do, but some
of1er foike have not been vcrs taIkstive the