The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-09


iathewson Street M. T. church.
After the reading OF the records of the
revious meeting by the secretary. Presi-
ent Daniel A. Cook introduced Mrs.
'eorge A. Kilton OF this city. who de-
vered a very entertaining and scholarly
ddress entitled. Historic Landmarks OF
lhode Island"
Mrs. Kilton's fame as a thorough, pains
aking historian and student of history
well known and warmly appreciated
y all lovers OF their state and nations
,ast glorious records, and her brilliant
escription OF the heroic spots and heroic
lines, which tried mems souls. and of
he gallant and dauntless men and women
Who gave US a home and country, was
rich historic treat to all.
Mrs. Kilton took her audience on a
harming tour over the state TO various
,laces--to Westerly and Woonsocket.
'awtucket, Warren. Bristol, Newport and
Providence. giving lengthy glowing mar
atives OF the colonists and their colonial
ZONES, and of the historic spots, houses,
orts and landmarks OF early days.
Mrs. Kllton spoke In part as follows:
Rhode Island" she said. "one of the
,arliest settled colonies is rich in old
historic landmarks. A glance at Provi-
lence gives us What Cheer" or "S.ate
Rock" upon which Roger Williams, the
ounder of our state, landed in 1886. and
stone in the rear OF the building corner
Il Benefit and Bowen streets marks the
)lace OF his burial
Continuing, Mrs. Kilton described the
I'D Quaker meeting house as a prominent
historic landmark OF Providence. and the
irst hotel OF prominence. known as the
Golden Ball Inn," where the noted So
iety of the Cincinnati held its meet
ngs, entertaining many famous guests.
The John Updike House" also held
Is share OF attention, and noted event
mentioned was that William %s'sddard es-
abished THE Providence Gazette" In
762
The ancient places in Newport were
commented Upon, viz: The hanging
'ock, the Jewish burial place, and the
Did Stone Mil, as well as the church
md the Prescott place.
Leaving Newport, Mrs. Kilton carried
ier hearers TO wave-washed Conanicut
Ealing attention TO the historic places
here, and thence TO sleepy old WEXFORD.
Here she paused to dwell on Rolling
Rock" which tradition says, was used
oy the Indians TO summon their coun-
Ills, or for signals.
The birthplace OF Gilbert Stuart, the
noted patriot printer of Rhode Island,
which Is located four miles from Wick
ford, was also described.
other quaint old places and hooks in
and around Wexford were described, as
also Warwick. Westerly and Woonsockct,
in a similar way Mrs. Kilton closed
her admirable paper with the readying
Of Tennyson's Deserted Home"
Some delightful music was given by
Mrs Walter A. Burdick. soprano at the
Edgewood Episcopal church. Mrs. Bur-
dick accompanying herself on the plano.
First selection, THE Old Oaken Bucket"
and at the close OF Mrs Kilton's address,
"oh, God, Protector OF the Nation. and
an encore, sleep on, oh, My Child"
INTEREST IN HISTORIC STUDIES.
President Cook spoke at length OF the
great interest being shown in all his
toric studies and records, and OF the
grand results and benefits TO be gained
by the present generation.
He gave a very happy narrative or
very pleasant acquaintance he had had
some 90 years ago with young man In
Woonsocket and now prominent busi-
ness man of Providence, and of the pleas
ure OF the association listening TO 80
able an address from the pen OF the COM
panion and wife OF his much esteemed,
and lifelong friend. free discussion
was then extended to the audience.
The secretary moved a vote OF thanks to
the speaker and spoke at length on his
torical matters In connection with the
legislature and also In regard TO the
monument to be dedicated 10 General
Rochambeau on May "a. in Washington.
Mr. Gallagher exhibited three photo
graphs for the audience TO examine, viz
the Hartford Soldiers memorial and Arch
and Towers. the old Providence Jali' l'oo'
the Crawford house, 1870.
Mr.. j. H. Brown spoke OF the pleasure
Of a visit To the "Stone Castle and
cemetery in Warwick last October with
party. chaperoned by and at the invi-
tat ton OF the late much beloved Mrs.
John Waterman, sister OF the present
town clerk OF Warwick.
The castle was built In 1859 by John
Wicker Greene. TO protect all colonists
from Indian massacre. Going out one
night and not returning his head was
found outside on a high pole next morn
ing. Hon. Rufus Greene OF Providence
erected n fine monument in the cemetery
10 his memory where many are buried IN
1910.
He spoke OF the Tristan Burgess his
toric house, and the DR.. Merier home
where his mother was married by Dr.
Miner. Miss Mary Miner being one OF the
bridesmaids; OF the Gov. Fenner house
and OF the willet cemetery (where Is
buried the FIRST mayor OF New York;, In
East Providence. and other places which
many believed should be owned and pre-
served by the state.
Providence was doing n good work and
was building many fine homes In the
Lexington. Concord and good old colo
NAL styles.
A resolution was introduced and IL
was moved and seconded that the II. c.
Historical association be represented at
the unvciling at Washington. ID G.,
May - OF the present year " monu-
ment 20 the French officer, Gen. Ro-
chambeau.
After remarks and the passage OF the
resolution the following members were
appointed: The president and secre-
tary, Hon Henry L. Greene, Hon.
John NJ Rounds. Mr.. George w. Robin
son. Mr.. Henry w. Atkins. Hon. Henry
". Metcalf. Mr.. Jonathan q. Parkhurst.
Hon William =. Sheffield. Hon. William
We Blodgett. Gen. James NJ. Barnum.
Hon. Amasa NJ. Eaton. Mr.. Pardon NJ.
Stone, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi d. Darling,