The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-31
Being Planned by Owners
Of Many Fast Horses.

Webster, JAM 30.-With crowd that
has seldom. been excelled in the Opera
House. the weeks bazaar Of the st.
Jean Baptiste Society closed on Satur-
day evening, after most successful
run, and Websterites will not have the
opportunity again for. some time to in
dulge in the Vaccinations of the fortune
wheel, the pleasure of "buzzing" the
pretty girls in their occupation of So
Letting dimes, and of participating in
tne, general hum and excitement of a
country fair.
The weeks fairs that are held in
Webster during the winter season, are
always an object of anticipation by the
youthful sexes of both genders.
The st Jean Baptlste fair was this
year social as well as financial sue
cess, and the promoters of the same
are pleased with the desired result. AL
bert Relme. who had charge of the
financial department of the bazaar. in
a. conversation with the local CORES
pondent of The Spy, Sunday, said that
matters pertaining to settlement of the
fair would not be made for a few days
yet, but that approximately $500 would
be realized in the weeks undertake
ing.
Those who had charge of the fair
We're: Eucien Surprenant (chairman),
Albert Remie (secretary), Charles A.
Woisard (treasurer), Theodore Remie,
Alfred Dumerchel. Joseph Massicotte,
OliTer Billings William Letendre, Pc
ter Gunnette, Clemence Diveau and
Magloire Fontaine.
The following were the lucky Win
ners; Mrs. Albert Remie, whip Ang-
line Dutram, statuary; Angie Duesel,
gents slippers; Arthur S.. Morse, parlcr
mirror; Clara Dion, box of soap; Geor-
glanna Boutin, frame st. Cecilia; Mrs.
Nellie Lonergan, S. gold piece; Ger
trude Fontaine, parlor lamp; Rev. Ar
thur Simard. cushion; w. Papineau,
$3.50 worth of groceries; Mice gentle
man." silver sugar bowl; L. Weiner,
cake, Thomas Toomey clock; Alphonse
Patenaude. silver tea pot; Mrs. Joseph
Duvual. dinner set; Arthur Massicotte,
pair of gents hats; Arnaud Careau,
picture frame; Rose Forand, doll; Geo.
Author. drum; Thiophile Roy, caster;
Melina Letendre, chamber set season
ticket prizes, Alfred Benoit, ton of coal;
Edmund Rascicot, cord wood; Thelias
Bassette. barrel of flour. .
The judges were Edward Phoenix, AL
fred Brassard, John Morgan and Albert
Remie. The members of the society
are well pleased with the result of the
fair.
At the residence of Mrs. Mary Hub
bard, on Pleasant street, wedding was
observed thus afternoon, when Miss
Mary E. Hubbard, only daughter of
Mrs. Hubbard, and Louis G. Clarke,
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. John M.
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John M Clarke, were united in
marriage by Rev. NJ. E. Mott, pastor Of
the Episcopal church. The nuptial
knot was tied at 2.3O o'clock. The
couple left later in the day for a we'd
ding tour in New York city, and at its
completion will return to Hartford,
Conn.,, where they will reside.
Plans for the horse race on the ice
at Lake notwithstanding which was
first agitated by The Spy, are fast as
Stunning definite form. Since The Spy
first spoke of the novelty, the horsemen
in town have exhibited considerable en-
thusiasm in the proposed race. 1t is
almost agreed upon that, providing the
ice is in good condition, grand race,
open to all. will be run on Washington's
birthday and suitable trophy offered
to the winner.
Thomas F. Hederman, who is the
owner of a fast steed, was around to-
day and talked the matter over with
those that are interested. They decided
to hold meeting at the Joslin House
tonight. They did so, and voted to run
preliminary race the latter part of
the week. AT this race no prizes will
be offered, but to those who intend
contesting on Feb. %, this race will
give them some good practice and ex-
perience in handling their animals for
the big race 81
Those who will probably contest are
possessors of the fastest horses in
town. They are Frank Read, Thomas
F. Hedeman, DR.. G. Fred Hart, Law
yer Frank E. Deon, Fred Aldrich
Louis Matthew, Fred Benoit, Edward
Keegan, Ira Davis and F. j. Sinclair.
The altar boys of ST. Louis Church
are becoming deeply religious. They
have organized club among them
selves which they call the Chapel of
Holy Name. Incidentally, if a member
of the society is caught using profane
language he is subject to fine. These
officers have been elected: President,
Peter Lynch; vice-president, James
O'Conhell; secretary, Charles Duffy;
treasurer, Harry King; committee on
laws, Antony Wagner, James Butler
and Arthur McGeary.
Mrs Nora Kennedy, aged 70 years,
died at her home off North Main street,
last might The funeral services will
be held from the st. Louis Church at 8
o'clock tomorrow morning, and the
remains VIII he taken to Putnam
Conn.,, for interment.
The funeral o. MS. Wakefield, moth
er of Probation Officer Elias B. Wake
field, will be held DIT her Gore home
tomorrow noon.
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On account of the grip. Miss Flora
L. Gould, organist at the Methodist
Church, did not preside yesterday and
her seat was occupied by Miss Alice
Hill. Miss Bessie Weaver played the
piano, during Sunday school exercises.
In the place of the regular mixed
quartette, Choir Director E. d. Glenn
ans substituted male quartette'
Rev Fir Tregris united in marriage
noon Telesphore Berisbois and Miss
at the Sacred Heart Church. this fore
Gustin Ledeault, both OF Perryville.
During the day the newly married cou-
pie We're given reception at their
suburban home.
Miss Rose Norman az Norwich Conn.