The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-05
THE HLITs'' PICNIC.

The picnic Of the C. Y. M. L. A. boys,
at Lake Singletary, today, was a grand
success socially and financially, and by
the number of townspeople that turned
out, it testified to the esteem in which
the ''Lits' are held in this town.
All day long, from early morning,
scores Of people crowded the special
electric cars running from the centre
every 20 minutes, and connecting with
barges at Bramanville for the lake. At
the lake a list of sports were run off
in the morning, and at noon a clam
dinner was served by Chef Lowell. The
bake was Of the genuine Rhode Island
order, and over 300 people sat down at
the tables, presided over by the young
men of the club.
After the bake, the crowds repaired
to the dancing hall, and were soon fit
ting about in the maze of a waltz mu-
sic furnished by Keith's orchestra. The
younger people of the party enjoyed
themselves boating and swimming in
the lake. In the evening display Of
fireworks was in order, and created
much applause for the efforts the Its
had made in undertaking one of the
best picnics in the history Of the club.
A reunion " as held at the home Of
Miss Olive A Powers, on Grove street,
today, of the Powers family. A very
enjoyable day was spent. Among those
present were Thomas Powers and wife
Of Worcester, Richard d. Powers and
wife and Mrs. Frank w. Chaffin Of Wor-
cester, and Miss Gertrude Tiffany of
Natick
George X. Nichols Of Worcester fell
out Of CoUlter's barge on the way to
Lake Singletary, today, and dislocated
his elbow, besides receiving several Sc
we're bruises. He was picked up and
in few minutes took the car for Wor-
cester
At meeting Of the evangelical
churches in the Baptist church last
night, it was voted to go to Lake Wau-
shacum on July 10, and the following
churches will go The First and Second
Congregational churches, the Baptist,
the Methodist and the Methodist church
Of North Grafton. Roy Overlook is
trying 70 arrange q game of base ball
between the churches, to take place
on the day Of the picnic.
A bad bicycle accident occurred on
Elm street late last night, in front Of
the Bank block. David Young Of
Saundersville and a. fellow who gave
his name as Blanchard were the par
Elephants. They were both riding fast
at the time, and at this spot it is quite
dark on account Of the shade trees; It
Is impossible to see any distance
Young's wheel was badly smashed, but
Blanchard's machine escaped without
damage. Young and Blanchard both
sustained severe cuts and bruises
Young also complained of a bad sprain
on his left arm.
The Horne family held reunion on
Soapstone hill today, and large mum
Der Of people were present. Refresh
ments We're served and games en-
joyed.
The Crescent Juniors Of Worcester
came down to this place today to play
a game Of ball with the Young De-
Tenders on the Flats. On arrival at the
fats the young Defenders were not in
sight. The Crescents waited around
until o'clock, and then went home
with poor opinion OF the Millbury
boys.
Lewis Browning OF Salesville, r. l..
is the guest Of his father. Charles
Browning, eon Beech street.
John Powers, son Of James Powers
Of Bramanville, Is very sick IN Wor-
cester and grave fears are entertained
for his recover.