The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-24
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Irons hall has seldom been as crowded
as IL was last evening the occasion being
"A benefit for the widow and children Of
the late James T. Lenahan. and IL is safe
to say that better concert has never
been given I'm the hall, one Of
the leading features being the Sc
lections by the Faka quartet
which is made up as follows: Tenors
James r. Powers. Fred Bartlett: bass.
Philip Coffey and Charles Gormley The
remainder of the program was: Piano
selections, T.. Richard Mulhearn; sopra-
no solo, selected. Miss Mamie Mahar
baritone solo. James Donnelly; reading
Miss Annie Oates; tenor SOLO Martin
Spellman: piano duet. Misses Lille and
Violet Guyer; baritone solo. VIM. y.
Feeney: serio-comic song Miss Belle Gull
liver; tenor solo. Henry Norman, accom-
panied by Miss Hsrie a. Regan; reading
George Whalen; Mandolin solo, Peter
DePetro.
This was followed by a dance program
Of 10 numbers, for which Hughes orches-
ira kindly volunteered their services.
The successful affair was i'm charge Of
the following well known young men:
Bernard McTiernan, chairman; +. G.
Laity. secretary; James +. Hunt. treas
urer; Michael Corcoran. Thomas III. Kel-
lev Frank Conley. James III. Radigan
and Arthur NJ. Cough. +. G. Laity was
general Aeer director, Janes H. Radigan
assistant, and the general committee Of
ficiated as aids The committee win meet
IN "A few days, or as soon as all returns are
made. and will send a delegation TO the
home of Mrs. Lenahan and present her
with the proceeds which the committee
are pleased to say will be a handsome
one.
The Bazar Of All Nations for the benefit
OF st. Anthonys church opened I'm the
basement of the church last evening with
a large and liberal gathering Prior TO
the opening the Bailey Brothers Fife
and Drum band marched from the church
10 the square and returned with large
number OF persons. John r. Harlow act
ing as marshal. Many OF the business
men and citizens along the route burned
colorcd fire. At the church the visitors
found the arrangements pleasing 10 the
eye. and the many booths were presided
over by young ladies who proved that the
committee had made wise selections. The
amount OF cash secured was nearly
double the amount anticipated. The ba-
zar will run until Saturday evening at
least, and If conditions warrant may con.
tinue until Wednesday evening when a
May supper will be given.
Manufac cturors' Lodge OF odd Fellows
celebrated its 3lst anniversary last even
ing with n supper and entertainment and
the attendance WAS large. many
being ladies. The committee in charge
consisted OF Harry y. Kenyon. J. A.
ponkersley. Joseph Cough. James ~.
smith Henry u. Arnold. Robert Il.
Sheencross. John T.. Bowen. J. Albert
Wood. T. 4. Wilford, John a. IIaw-
thorne.
Narragansctt Assembly of Good Fellows
met last evening and accepted an invita-
ton to attend the meeting of tho grand
assembly 20 be held al IS Eddy street on
May 3. and listen 20 the report Of the
supreme Representatives under the head
Of good OF the order Remarks were made
10y Brothers Thomas 11ealey. William
Bernard. Leonard Baton. John O'Connell
and Supreme Trustee James NJ. shaw
cross.
An athletic exhibition will be given az
the Pavilion in Thornton this evening.
The rank Of esquire was conferred upon
q number 90 candidates IN Perseverance
Lodge. h. Of T.. last evening.
Dr F W. Twitchell has broken ground
Tor d new house Vh rlainlcld street.