The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-22
MIXED SENTIMENTS.
Surprise and Joy Expressed
Regarding Police and
Fire Officials.

Spencer, April 21.-Excitement ran
high in Spencer today, when the people
learned of the appointments made by
the board of selectmen at their meet
ing last evening. The town prophets are
set of disappointed men today, not
one of their men being appointed.
For the night watchmen, Peter GRAY
cline has had several strong petitions
out, but the name of Edward Bryant
has never been mentioned. Bryant is a
conductor on the Brookfield, Spencer
& Warren electric road and is of a
strong and powerful stature. Graveline
works in the cutting room of the big
shop. He is also of a very strong build.
The officers appointed are to receive
20 cents per hour and not to work over
10 hours a night. They will also have to
buy their own uniforms.
The appointment of fire engineers was
the biggest surprise of ALL Chief Geo.
p. De Wolfe was expected to be re-
appointed, as were the other two men,
Charles Clarke and Edward Bowen.
Yesterday morning Bowen stated that
he would not accept the office under
any consideration. Clarke was expected
to be re-appointed, but was left off by
the selectmen.
George w. Squires, one of the new en-
gineers, has lived in Spencer his entire
life. He belonged to the H. H Grout
hose company for twelve years, of
which he was foreman for five years.
NJ C. King, another one of the new en-
gineers, was born in Ireland but came
to this country when but mere boy.
He has been in business in Spencer for
the past fifteen years on Cherry street.
He has been member of H. H. Grout
hook and ladder company since 1887
and has filled every Office in the COM
pany.
AS to Chief George P. DeWolfe, moth
ing too much can be said in praise
of him For a number of years he
was a member of the H. H. Grout Hook
and Ladder Company. AT a fire he
is among the first to go into danger,
never Sinking his duty.
A lecture was given this afternoon
before the Reading Club and invited
friends by Mrs. Erastus Blakeslee of
Brookline. at the residence of Mrs. Geo.
H. Marsh Main street. The subject
was, THE Boston public library" il
Illustrated by large views.
Mrs. Rosanna Grenier, wife of Saul
Grenier. of Chestnut street, was
buried this morning in st. Mary's GEM
etery. Rev. FIR. Lanly ofticiated.
A large crowd attended the Wyan-
oke Social Clubs dance, which was
held in Sullivan's hall, East Brook
field, this evening.
A dinner was served this noon at
odd Fellows hall by the ladies of the
Universalist Church.
A meeting of the High School Ath-
letic Association took place this after
noon at the school, Principal E. S.
Tirrell addressed the boys, urging them
to put out their best efforts for the
coming meet between the different
schools.
Miss Alice Carpenter has gone to
Boston, where she will remain a week.
The Phoenix Concert Company went
to Whitinsville this evening to furnish
an entertainment at the first nights
fair there.
A concert will be given in West
Brookfield, May 2, by the Spencer Ban
io, Guitar and Mandolin Club, assisted
by Miss Mary E. Richard of Worcester,
reader.
Spencer people will not have to go to
Klondike for gold after the shower of
it was let loose on the help at the big
shop tonight. Today was pay day in
the factory, and every member of the
shop received gold. This is the first
time for a long number of years that
the help have been paid off in gold.