The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-24
PaWTUXET VALLEY.

Washington Lodge l. o. o. f., held
an interesting meeting in odd Fellows
hall, Main street, Riverpolnt. The at
tendance was large and the meeting
spirited.
The boys connected with the boys
guild at Crompton are much in love
WITH their Urgau1Z8tIOn, ana are zeal
ously laboring 20 increase it's member
ship. Members are joining at each
meeting. Al the meeting in Guild hall
last evening a number were proposed
and one admitted TO membership.
The recent heavy rains to say noth-
ing of that of yester ay have injured
the electric track a Centreville. The
dirt between the rails in some places is
washed away. Perhaps this may ac-
count for so many cars jumping the
track recently.
In the bowling match between the
Pontiacs and RiVcrp Jints at Thornton
Opera House the Riverpoints were the
victors after a close contest. they only
winning by 80 points Champln of the
Pontacs scored 4S0 points. owen Thorn
ton OF the Riverpoints scored AS points.
The game was one OF the closest
between the clubs. If both clubs con-
tinue to improve each Will beat the
other.
The Baptist society of Apponaug
met with II w. Churchill and wife.
Tues lay evening, when fine oyster
supper contributed to the enjoyment Of
the large company that were in attend
ance.
Rev. Fr. Doran of New Pedford Is
the guest OF Rev. FIR. Carrigan of
PheniX.
The heavy rains Of this. week have
washed the streets OF the valley quite
badly, and reduced the dirt sidewalks
.F..g.. 90 I.s,
persons pulled themselves out of their
rubbers, and some almost out OF their
boots in attempt.ng 10 eNtricate them
selves from the soft mud.
The regular meeting OF Warwick
Lodge. \. o. y. w. at Knights OF Py-
thias hall, Riverpoint was one OF
much interest and enjoyment. The
meetings Of this lodge are Of the most
agreeable character.
Elaborate music for holy week and
Easter sun ay Is being rehearsed by
the ST. Cecilia choir OF Arctic.
The fine new building OF Mr. Philip
Duffy of clyde opposite the electric
car station Is nearly completed and Is
a neat and tasty building.
Miss Sophie Kent of Washington. II.
c.. will return 90 that city this week
her mother having recovered.
The clyde I rint Works are enjoying
a season of business prosperity. Owing
20 the large number of orders ahead,
the finishing room will begin to run
extra time next week.
Joseph Mullen. who formerly had
charge OF the carding IN the mill at
Jackson left today 90 take charge OF
the spinning and carding at Winchen-
don Springs Aass.
Most of the mills OF the valley are
running by water power and have been
doing so for quite a length cf time
owing 20 the great downfall OF rain and
snow.
There sanGs 20 he but little interest
as Yet n the coming election. although
strong effort will undoubtedly be-
made 90 capture portion Of the
French vote iu the towns % Warwick
and Coventry by me Democratic party.
Public meetings have heen advertised
IN the villages ~ 'lvc~point and Au-
thorv IN The rcar future. The Demo-
cr1ttc candidates nom mated In those
towns are new men who are compara-
lively lfttle known save i'm the VII
lagos where they reside and not out
| sf1a ~ the nationaiities that they rep
| resent. while tho Bepuhlican nominees
while representing different nallnnaii-
| ties also. are well known favorah'y
! thr1urhoui 'he entire town having
| been I'm nrbNc ne FOR quite n length
OF time The chances 81 election ara de-
cidc'iv IN favor " the election ~ tho
| pcuubican canFidaies. aifhrigN fNo
election will not be allowed to go by de-
| fault by the Democrats.