The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-07
0LNEYvILLE.


Olneyville soldiers last evening by the
citixens was an unqualified success and
the program as prepared, with one or
out. The volunteer boys entered into
the spirit OF the affair with much earn
estness.
The line moved at 7:45 o'clock, and
after a fve-mile march lead by the
committee returned 10 Olneyville
square. where from 5000 to 5000 citi-
gems waited 10 greet them. stirring
address of welcome was delivered by
his honor Mayor Baker.
All along the route OF march bunting
and flags were displayed and there
were colored fires and bonfires galore.
Among the more prominent decora-
tions were those OF Irons hall, l. 4. Al
len, j. o. San Souci, Thompson Bros,
Nicholson & Thackery, olneyville Pub
lie Market, John O'Connell. Il w Pen
ney, DIR. John T. Farrell, John IA. Har-
low. Phillips Fogarty, John Classy, I.
CarmCdy, st. Theresa and ST. Mary 5
church and building connected with H.
the Columbus Union, Il. Feeley, the
armory OF Co. A, the residences OF Al
dcrman West. Councilman 'ial, j II j.
land. John III. Walsh, John McGann.
fire engine station No. 4. the members
Of the company standing at salute
while the soldiers were passing.
Stokes street, where the festivities
were for the most part held, was fairly
covered with decorations, Daniel l..
Hagan's being the most elaborate The
Temperance cadets were not outdone
by many nor was Searles, the stable
man, behind. On this street the Mar
ragansett Electric Lighting company
contributed its share, for two large
lights were placed at the disposal or
the committee free OF all charge. "A
good word Is also due Manager Potter
OF the Union Railroad company for no
where along the line did the marchers
come in contact with car
A feature of the parade was the
handsome turnout driven by Owen Nc
Mann, consisting OF a pair or white
horses covered with flags and plumes,
while the carriage was loaded down
with colored fires.
After the address of welcome the sol
diers marched 10 Stokes street and
were Joined by their lady friends, who
had been entertained in Hagan's hall,
and then went TO Cadets haql where "A
hot turkey supper was In readiness, ar
rangements having been made for
about 400. During the supper con-
cert was given in the square by the
American band. and this was treat
for those who could not get into the
banquet hall.
After the banquet the Hon. Charles
e. German was introduced as toast
master and in absence of his excellency
Governor Elisha Dyer called upon Maj
Lester s. Hill 10 respond 80 the toast,
"The State of Rhode Island" Col c.
W. Abbot was also unable to be pres
ent so Lieut.-Col. +. A. Cook respond
ed for "The First Rhode Island Regi-
ment.'
Mayor -Baker-respended The
CITY of Providence" the Rev. j. j.
Woolly The VOLUNTEER Soldier" Brig
Gen. Hiram Kendall THE Rhode ISL
and Militia" and Luke Kavanagh for
''Olneyville."
After this dancing was enjoyed In
Irons, Woods and Cadets halls and
some OF dancers were enjoying them
selves as the early workers were wend-
ing their way TO their shops this
morning AN OF the city officials of
the Eighth Ninth and Tenth wards,
and those who had contributed large
sums to the fund were the special
guests Of the evening. The police ar
rangements were excellent.
The affafr which wifi tong be remem-
bered by those who participated, was
gentlemen: Committee of arrange
ments. Joseph o Sar Souci, chairman;
John O'Connell, Alderman Thomas f..
West, jeremiah H. Hall. Capt. John
Kelly, Col. James III. McGann. Luke
Kavanagh. Sergt. James j. Horrgan.
General floor director. Sergt. James j.
Horrigan; assistants. Charles f. Cor
man and John Oates. Aids, stephen
Rafferty,, j. William Gahan. James IA.
Sullivan, John Murphy. Patrick Sulli-
van Joseph p. Flanagan, Edward Nc
ouillan, Anthony Cunha, Daniel Fam
ming. Frank Whalen. Reception COM
bittee. Capt. John Kelley. chairman:
John O'Connell, secretary; Luke kav-
anagh treasurer: Sergt. James j. Hor-
riran. assistant secretary: j. O. San
Souci. Alderman Thomas +. West, Col.
James H. McGann, Jeremiah II. Hail,
John REYNOLDS, Michael II. Mulhearn.
Sergt. Frank Cannon. John t. McGann,
Thomas Carmody. Miss Mary Rey-
nolds. Miss Jennie Flanagan. Miss
Mamie Flanagan. Miss Mary Turner,
Lieut.. McGann. Miss Mary Turner.
Miss Nellie Perry, Miss Annie Hackett,
Miss, Nellie shannon, Miss Mary Ha-
que. Miss Hannah Reilly, Miss Theresa
Rooney. Miss Mary Sullivan, Miss Ma
mie Quinn, Miss Mary Mulhearn, Miss
Jennie Doyle. Miss Mamie Cooney, Miss
Mary Reilly.
fnr an unknown young man attempted
to steal a bicycle from the front of the
club room of the Standard Wheelmen.
but ratroiman w. T.. O'Brien OF the
Chaffee street station saw him and
gave chase. The thief. owing 10 the
darkness. got away. The wheel proved
70 be the property of Phillip Fuelting,
who resides on Edna street.
Patrolman Joseph Lyons OF the Gen.
fral police station and Miss Minnie
Bum were married at St Mary's
church yesterday. A wedding break
fast was served at the house OF -
bride on Eden street. The happy
couple were the recipients OF many to-
kens OF love and esteem. Mr.. and Mrs.
LYONS will at once 80 n housekeeping
on Eden street, and will enjoy their
wedding tour later.
ssrhat orocerv hoX must be a green