The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-05

body but that the bazaar breaks the
record for Clinton in its class.
Mrs. Greene said today that she was
pleased with the result, and grateful
for the way in which all the commit
tees labored to make the big enterprise
success.
The last snow storm found the Wor-
cester and Clinton Street Railway
Company ready. The big snow pillow
did its work without a hitch, and Su-
perlntendent John w. Ogden kept his
cars running very close to schedule
Superintendent Ogden is confident that
the connection between the Worcester
and Clinton and the Consolidated at
Brlttan square will be ready some time
next week When the connection is
made, a Worcester and Clinton crew
VIII take the cars to Britain square,
where Consolidated crew will take
each car to the destination and return
1t TO the Worcester and Clinton at the
square.
Jonathan Smith, president of the
par association, entertained the mem
bers at dinner, at his home, tonight
Toasts were responded to and matters
OF interest to the association talked
over. Mr.. Smith is the senior member
of the bar in Clinton
At meeting of Royal Black Precep-
tory last evening officers We're elected
as follows: w. p, William Corbett
d. p, David Dickson; r., Thomas
Evans; T., j. ]. Crothers; c., Joseph G.
Johnston.
The incongruous paint on the copper
hnfsh of the tower Of the Congrega-
tlonal Church continues to Kick up a
row. 1t has become a matter of street
corner talk, of editorial gossip in the
newspapers of the surrounding towns
and bone of mild contention among
the members of the Congregational
church. The latest addition to the
literature on the subject is a paragraph
in the local paper that the inconsist-
ency involved in the top finish of some
church towers would subject some
building committees to criticism"
An Assyrian pedler wandered into
the police station last. He said he had
come in from Leomnster on the troll
ley, but his despatched and weary con-
dition indicated that he had walked at
least that distance, bearing an un-
usually heavy pack. The police shell
tered him for the night and sent him
on his way this morning, making one
or two small purchases, that he might
buy food.
1t is believed that William Whitelaw
will accept the democratic nomination
for selectman. Mr.. WhiteIaw is a sue
oessful merchant. He owns a bakery
that does a large business. He is the
head of If fha
cieties and man respected by every
body who knows him.
Rheem Roy, who is scheduled as "a
native prince of India" will speak to
the Congregational Society, in the town
hall, tomorrow at 10. 80, on the "Rela-
ton of the Shepherd to the Sheep" In
the AFTERNOON he will speak in Bige-
low Hall, upon India
Miss Nellie Moore and Miss Winnie
Gibson of Worcester were visitors at
the Clinton Hospital bazaar, last night.
In the district court this morning,
Eben F. Thompson of Worcester ap-
peared for the defendants in the case
of G. F. Stuart VS.. estate of George L.
Stewart, an action to recover $50 for
the use of a horse and wagon. Deci-
sion was reserved.
Judge c. G. Stone placed the case
against Special officer Austin O'Mal-
ley, for assault, on file this morning,
in the district court
The Metropolitan basket ball team
and the California Dazzlers met in a
game of basket ball which resulted in
q victory for the NETS" by a score of
IA to II. The game was characterized
by rough play and disputes. The at
tendance was small.
The receipts of the recent bazaar for
the benefit of Clinton hospital will an
proximate $4,000. The estimated expenses
were $500, leaving a probable handsome
balance of $500.
James Gibbon died at his residence
on Coachlace street, this Afternoon, at
the age Of "a years. Mr.. Gibbon was a
popular young man in this town. He
was graduate of the class of 81 Clin-
ton high school, and in 1894, graduated
from Holy Cross college in Worcester.
with the degree of B. A
He afterward attended the seminary
in Brighton, and while there his health
gave out and he was obliged to retire
from his studies. Since then his health
has been very poor, and in his enfeebled
state he was seized with pneumonia
from which he died. He was a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gibbon