The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-20
NEWS IN AND ABOUT .
THESE PLANTATIONS
BRISTOL.

Hone street last evening was the
scene OF large gathering In front OF
the Linden place To listen TO an open
air concert given by the Bristol Cornet
band under the auspices OF Col. Samuel
p. Colt. The lawn and walks were
much enjoyed by the guests. while the
residence presented beautiful appear
ance, IL being Illuminated. The halls
and parlors were profusely decorated
with tropical plants and cut flowers.
The hostess. Mrs. Colt, mother or the
colonel. received her guests In the par
Tor. Many indulged In the german. l.
is the usual custom for the most anu
hostess to hold receptions during tne
summer months. and they are much
enjoyed by their many friends. AFTER
luncheon parlor amusements were con-
tinued until about midnight.
Grand Regent j. c. Slocum and poard
of officers will make an official vista
ton to Mt. Hope Council, NO. llS''
Royal Arcanum, tomorrow evening:
Cant. Callan commanding the Bristol
Light Infantry, who has just returned
from Camp Alger. has been requested
10 give a silent drill In the opera mouse
on the evening OF August 10 as one OF
the features of an entertainment 10 DC
given by the Girls Friendly Society OF
H..
the wounded and sick soldiers and SAT-
ors in the West Indies. Capt. Caiian
| has agreed TO arrange squad from MS
| company. for the drill.
Mrs. Frost, accompanied by her
| niece, Miss Rebecca Keeler. ana MISS
| Jane Morehouse. all OF New Miiiioru,
| Conn. arrived yesterday. and are the
| guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wm' II. rar-
| rally on High street.
| AT a meeting held last evening py
| the Y. NJ. G.. a. a vote OF thanks was
| rendered Mr.. r. II. Dunbar for ms SAFE
| of the building on the corner OF Hope
| and Bradford streets.
| The town council has decided upon a
rate OF wharfage and other matters III
| connection with the public wharf as
| follows: The price for delivering coal
1 will he five cents per ton. After secur-
| ing a berth, a vessel will be allowed to
discharge 80 tons day continuously
for six days without demurrage. III no,
discharged then, further rate OIL o'
! cents per day extra will be made fol
the period OF six days. III not ther
discharged, a rate of 81 per day VIII DC
| charged for every day the vessel re-
mains at the public wharf.
A letter was received last evening by
Mrs. Hannah Milburn, dated at 81
Paul. Mimi, from her son. James MIL
burn. Jr., who with James Provan o.
this town left last October with th'
Mount Hope party for Klondike. I'M
letter states that the party had reachet
a point within 600 miles of Dawson
City. where they struck the rapids II
Leard river, and the boat sank, and al
the property II contained was lost
Milburn and Provan finally reached
| Minnesota where the former enlisted
| in Cohpany r, Fifteenth Regiment
II. s. ", and is now at Camp Ramsley
st. Paul He is trying to secure fur
Tough to come east and see his family'
Mr.. James Brown and Henry Clifto
left this morning for two weeks out
ing among the Rangeley lakes Il
Maine.
A cotillon party consisting of is cou
pIes made an excursion last evening I
Mt. Hope Park, where the evening wa
pleasantly enjoyed In waltzing, inter
spersed with vocal music. Luncheon
was served.
Mr.. Robert Newbold, one Of the pro
prietors of the Mt. Hope Hotel at MI
Hope Park. has purchased severa
building lots on East avenue. where
intends erecting number or sumne
cottages.
GOV. Dyer and staff and members G
the board of soldiers relief arrived thi
| morning and were driven 10 the Sol
, iiers Home, where the annual meet
ing of the board and inspection wer
held. Afterward an old-fashione
Rhode Island clambake was served.