The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-19
PAWTuxET VALLEY.

Mr.. York NJ. Young. a graduate OF
Newton Theological Seminary OF the
class OF '99. has accepted call to be-
come pastor OF the Baptist Church at
Crompton. ss
At the meeting OF McGregor Post. G..
A. r.. in Grand Army. Hall. Phenix.
Saturday evening. one new member was
admitted, and 1t was voted To attend
the patriotic entertainment TO be given
at the Washington Methodist Episcopal
Church. June 20.
The sidewalk at Riverpoint in front
of where Harrops block was formerly
located, Is being widened ana regarded
10 correspond 10 that recently buiit by
the town authorities.
special meeting OF the Mineralogy
Association OF Hope was held Saturday
evening at the house OF A. G. Kingsley.
Col. Amasa Sprague. the Warwick
highway commissioner has been IN
spectlng the valley streets in that town.
The sudden death OF Mrs. Louise
Chapman has shocked the residents of
Scituate. she was well known ana
popular with all classes. Her good and
charitable deeas endeared her 10 all.
A boy, 13 years of age. named Alfred
painful injury Friday afternoon while
riaing his bicycle between Natiek and
OaklaWn.
William Burns, of Hope. who loves TO
drop a line" to his finny friends, cap
tured a four pound pickerel In Hope
pond Saturday afternoon.
Concreters from Providence have
been busy for the past week in laying
concrete around the residences In Phe-
nix and Harris.
The friends OF Mr.. Edward Kelsey in
Anthony will be sorry TO learn that he
has closed his labors in that village
and will accept the pastorate or
church in Winthrop, Me. The labors or
Mr. Kelsey have been untlring, and the
Friends meeting, which was practically
suspended is now in a floursnlng con-
d Son. A Sunday school OF more than
30 members has been organized, as has
also a Christian Endeayor society OF
about the same number.
The entertainment given by the Ep-
worth League of Hope Saturday eve
ming was a very enjoyable one. A large
number was present, and an excellent
program was finely rendered, consist
ing of readings. recitatlons and vocal
and instrumental music. Cake and Ice
cream were on sale during the evening.
The board OF directors of the Paw
tuxet Free Library Association VIII
meet this evening at the library rooms
in Lawtons block, Phenix. This is an
important meeting OF the year, and 1t
is desirable that the full board be pres
ent
An effort is being made 10 have an
old time celebration of July 4th in the
village of Phenix. For many years Phe-
nix was noted for it's celebrations, but
of late it's glory has departed and otner
villages OF the valley have taken It's
place. This year arrangements nave
, been made TO have an old-time snore
dinner in the parish house, and num-
Der OF sporting events will occur during
the dav Two water polo teams have
been organized to compete for prizes in
the morning. TO be followed by swim
ming and canoe races and other races
and athletic sports on land
In the evening an illuminated parade
OF boats will occur on the river. and
prizes will be given to boats with the
finest decorations. The whole is to con-
clude with a grand display OF fireworks.
AT the adjacent village OF Harris in the
early morning a street parade of hor-
ribles will occur. to be followed by
series of foot and bicycle races.
The closing exercises OF the public
school at Harris this year exeeled
those of previous years. An excellent
program had been provided for Friday,
the closing day. by the teachers, which
was finely rendered by the pupils
The program consisted OF recitations.
dialogues and singing, followed by re-
marks by s. s. Salisbury OF the board
of trustees, Mrs. Mary A. Babcockstate
president OF the Women's Christian
Temperance Union. and Rev. c. Harley
smith. pastor OF the Phenix Methodist
Church. The school term has been a
very successful one, and the teachers
deserve much credit for their labors.
The Falstaff minstrels OF Phenix have
generously offered their services in pro-
yiding an entertainment at the parish
house June 81 the entire proceeds OF
which are TO be given TO the gymnasi-
um fund. 1t is 10 be hoped that the
entertainment will be literally patron
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