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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
MRS. FIELD LECTURES BEFORE
THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB.

The Providence Fortnightly club gave
another OF those charming and successful
open meetings" for which the club Is
famous at the assembly rooms of the
Mathewson street church yesterday af-
ternoon, a large number Of guests from
this city and Pawtucket being present to
enjoy a fine lecture by Mrs. Gertrude
Rugg Field and the charming tea"
which followed
Mrs. Field gave her fine lecture on
Eugene Field and his works. which
has won for her a reputation far outside
the confines OF this state.
Mrs. Fields lectures and talks before
women's clubs embrace wide variety
of subjects. In all Of which she has been
particularly successful
In the Field lecture, however she is
exceptionally happy. giving many of the
charming poems of the author in a most
delightful fashion.
Moreover, several OF the recitations
were given by Mrs. Field with piano ac-
compartment and the lecture was inter-
spersed with humorous anecdotes and in
terpretative references TO the life and
writings OF Field.
In beginning her lecture the speaker
said that while much had been written
concerning Eugene Field the general pub
lie knew little about his personality and
life work. Referring TO his childhood Mrs
Field described the boy who I'm adult life
wrote Jest Fore Christmas" a poem
which was recited to illustrate the au-
thors humorous style and his knowledge
of human nature. The speaker thought
II yet to early 10 determine Eugene
Fields place IN American literature but
characterized him as n gifted poet OF the
people, a writer OF classic prose. He IS.
perhaps. best known as a minstrel of
childhood. said the lecturer. who recited
as the finest example Of his art In this
direction a model OF its kind, the poem
Little Boy Blue"
Following this Mrs. Field offered tribute
TO the childrens poet by some original
verses written while preparing the Fec
ture His letters to children, his delight
in the society Of little folks. his nursery
luiiabies. were subjects Of comment.
"wynken, Biynken and Nod" being re.
peated as the most popular OF his lula
bies, and "Pittypat and Tippytoe' as n
good example OF the poems suggested
by his comradesbip with children.
Eugene Fields friendship and love OF
kin were discussed some what at length
and the selection called Picnic Time, I"
gwen TO show his power In creating pic
lures OF everyday life. His love for books
and his interest In the saints and sinners
corner. were next considered. and "Dib-
din's Ghost" introduced as a specimen OF
the bibliomaniac's fancifui thought and
expression.
After brief sllusion 10 the poets fond
ness for practical Joking. the speaker said.
IN conclusion. that the subject OF her
sketch loved children. loved family. and
friends loved books. as she had endeavor-
cd 70 show. he also. loved the country of
his birth. To prove this last assertion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

Mr.. Field recited the poets rhyme called
Stoves and Sunshine" a merry setting
forth OF the virtues peculiar to his father
land and ours.
A stanza OF America. sung by the au-
dience, was an appropriate climax TO the
lecture.
At the close of the lecture an informal
reception occurred. the president OF the
club, Mrs Louis l.. Angel. being assisted
in receiving by Mrs. Edward l.. Johnson
OF Pawtucket. the president OF the Rhode
Island Federation OF Women's clubs. and
Mrs, Gertrude Rugg Field.
The ushers were Miss Harriet ".
Peckham, Mrs. Kelsey Dow, Miss Kathe-
rine Hubbard Mrs. NJ. l.. Brayton. Miss
Clara NJ Law
Those who served were Mrs. Henry r.
Smith. Mrs. George f. Boyden. Mrs. Will
liam NJ. Congdon. Mrs. Louis Woodward.
Mrs. william p. Vaughan. Mrs. J. A.
Browning. Mrs. Frank w. Peabody, Mrs.
Il. A. Monroe Jr.. Mrs. Addison r. Mon
roe. Mrs. Stephen w. Sessions. Mrs. Geo.
wv. Hubbard. Mrs. William A. Lester, Mrs.
William westcott.
The efficient committee. to whom the
success of the reception was largely due.
was composed OF Mrs. Frank Waterman.
Mrs A. Herbert Arnold. Miss Clara M.
Law.
Among the guests of the club were the
following:
Mrs. Edward l.. Johnson. Mrs. Charles
T.. Longley Mrs. John r. Huntsman, Miss
Nellie p. Pearce. Mrs. Frederick H. Hoard.
Mrs Walter Stokes Irons, Mrs. Elizabeth
Wheeler Mrs. Herbert r. Maine. Mrs.
Thomas w. Aldrich~ Mrs. Frank T..
Pearce, Mrs George A. Kilton. Mrs. Ben
jamin Thurston, Mrs Henry Perkins,
Mrs w. G. Perkins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

summer. There are several Of the one
storfed quaint old houses Of that region
with their dooryards overgrown with
weeds and shrubbery. The bed nsh
houses and rocks at Oquinquit are also
seen I'm all their picturesque and rugged
aspects. One especially beautiful picture
IL called "A Rocky Pasture at oquinquit."
This is full OF rugged beauty and rich.
ness OF coloring The sky is especially
lovely and the artist seems TO have
caught glimpse OF nature there In one
OF her most inspiring moods and trans
ferred IL TO canvas.
Mr.. Mathewson has also q number of
picturesque old farm houses with adja-
cent barn yard scenes. In each OF these
the artist has achieved distinct success
and his admirable work I'm this particular
line was quite generally commented upon
last evening.
"Elm Farm" at Bristol. Is one Of the
best examples of this class OF work. as n
also "A Hampden Meadow Farm" In
the latter picture. the barn yard scene II
wonderfully true to nature. The farm
yard fowl the old lumber wagon partly
filled with hay. the barn itself and the
buildings adjacent and even the old far
mer with milk pail In hand. are all there
and above is a beautiful blue sky and an
atmosphere 30 clear as almost TO be felt
A number OF other similar farm scenes
around Warren and Bristol are all ex-
cellent examples OF the artists work.
Several marines also attract attention.
notably Pulpit Rock at York Beach, Me-
Mr. Mathewson has also a number Ct
small paintings grouped along the west
wall and over the stairway which are
charming little landscape scenes around
Warren and the Kickemuit river.
The exhibition will be open TO the pub
lie for the next fortnight from 10 untu D
daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

by the laws, and that those who
forget this must be chastised for
violating the law. The one sure
and safe rule to guide citizehs
must be the law of the community
in which they live and to the
faithful obedience of those laws
they are most solemnly bound.
No class is beyond the law; no
class can take upon itself the
tasks of revising the law and de-
claring how much of 1t they will
obey. A large number of people
in Marion did last summer violate
the law which makes a mans
home inviolable, and subjected a
woman to numberless indignities.
The treatment of the woman was
cowardly and the conduct of the
mob to the man can find no ap-
proval among decent folks who
dispassionately consider it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
PRIVATE VIEW
Frank C. Mathewson's Paintings
Exhibited al Providence Art Club

charming exhibition Of paintings by
MIR. Frank c. Mathewson OF this city
opened with private view" to Mr..
Mathewson's friends and to the habitues
OF the art club. in the gallery last eve-
ming.
The exhibition was attended by a
large and representative gathering. who
found much to admire and to enjoy In the
artists work. The exhibit comprises
more than so paintings by Mr.. Mathew
son and represents his best work In
deed. IL II scarcely an exaggeration TO say
that II II the best exhibition OF Mr. Mat
hewsons work that he has ever shown.
A large nmuber Of the paintings depict
scenes in quaint old Ogunauit. Me-. where
the artist spent some time during the past
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

Very serious indeed Ia tho trouble over
cattle diseases In this section or the
country. Canada seems to take decided
ground about allowing cattle from New
England admission into the dominion. and
England will have Boston beef. even
II the cost OF meat to the English -
greatly increased. Though there 10
good deal OF grumbling in England the
authorities are perhaps justified In exer-
cising great care. There should be SUCH
an Investigation of the disease at once as
will result In the adoption Of measures
for its early extirpation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

G. g. Cummings, manager OF the wo-
burn street railway. by which Alderman
Greavey was employed, says Greavey was
worth all he was paid by the road for his
weekly services This Is probably true.
but certain men In Woburn continue to
ask IL Mr.. Greavey's ability would ever
have been discovered had he not been
member OF the city council at the time
certain franchise was being disposed OF
The answer to the question cannot be
satisfactory to both sides.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

In the municipal elections held In Mas
sachusetts yesterday the Democrats did
not elect a mayor. Ii mo- be remarked
however, that the Democratic cities will
vote next week. Brockton yesterday
elected a Socialist as executive, but the
Republicans won Haverhiil from the same
party. Mayor Ashley was for ninth
time elected mayor Of New Bedford on
an independent ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

II Is bit singular that Thomas B.
Reeds return to the scene Of his former
labors at Washington should have result
ed in acute illness. New York food and
Washington food are apparently not ex-
actly alike.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

The majority party In the school COM
mittee has now upon IT the obligation to
give the very best administration OF
school affairs in the city's history. Few
municipal departments are as important
as the one DR.. Gleason now presides over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

Col. Rose has proven himself capable
and obliging secretary OF the school COM
mittee. and his reelection, notwithstand-
ing the overturn. Is a deserved compli-
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

Young Mr.. Rockefeller declares that
public clamor causes many men to turn
away from Justice" 1t hasn't been OBJ
served that II has had any different ef-
feet on the Standard OIL trust either.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

There is said to be a big demand for
$1,000 bills at the sub-treasury In New
York and the information Is furnished
that they are meant for Christmas pres
ents. Perhaps the large concerns that
give presents think the bills OF the de-
nomination easier to secure and give
away than coal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
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! WHAr OTHERS!
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London Punch oongratulates the Eng
hsh people upon the fact that while six
Butish torpedo boat destroyers conducted
the German emperor across the Channel
not one OF them destroyed another or
even itself IL does seem quite q wonder
ful performance az such things go.'-
Chicago Record Herald.
''1f congress should at this session pass
ship subsidy act and refuse 10 revise
the oppressive tsriff and - suppress -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

About all the Republicans who have
spoken concerning the presidents mes
sage have pronounced 1t satisfactory
one. Those who were afraid Of radical
tone that might affect business interests
are pleasantly disappointed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

The French officer who has invented a
gun which makes neither fash. smoke nor
noise when discharged is only following in
the footsteps OF his countrymen, who In
vented the duel that makes fatality i'm
possible
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
a CARD.

We, the undersigned. 10 hereby agree
TO refund the money on bo-cent bottle Of
Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee q 2S-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Bianding q Banding.
w. o. Blapding A. w. Fenner
r. T. Luther. Geo. III. Clafin o. Co.
IL v. o'Donneli Kenyon. Smith q Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

Naturally the Moros OF Mindanao. who
had heard the diatribes ot the anti-im-
perialists. were greatly surprised to find
that American soldiers are not monsters
ten feet tall. equipped with horns and
tails.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

To the New York gamblers District At
torney Jerome Is a raven OF il;-omen, and
his tapping at their chamber doors Is rot
done gently. but with an able-boded
sledge hammer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

Mr.. De Rydzewsid OF Paris and Russia
has reason to congratulate himself that
the fatal shooting accident" In his room
did not occur In Kentucky or Texas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

There Is not an obstacle in the way OF
Congressman Cannon. He will have the
full Republican vote for speaker when the
new congress meets
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

Ten years In n single cell Is the penalty
Emoexsler stillman will psy for a shon'
double life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

He deserved ''it' rather than they
didn't do ~" seems TO have been the ver-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

Uncle sam owes about billion dollars
but he still has unlimited credit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
IMPORTED
NOVELTIES

IT, oi,oice, artistic productions OF other
countries vie with those OF American
workma anship In our varied assortment
we Gladly give as careful attention to the
customer who wishes an inexpensive arti'
Gle as to those who wish costly e''t
We cater TO all pocket books.
Bizby Silver Company
,37 Mathewson st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

"Since no Democrat anywhere In th
country is acceptable to any other Dem
ocrat for the presidential nomination
why not all turn In for RooseveltT'-Phil
adelphia Press
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
FLANDERS s. PIERCE co..
MONTPELIER, VERMONT

Forefathers' Day was celebrated in
the Congregational church at Middle
bury Friday evening with an address
by Rev. G.. Glenn Atkins of Burling-
ton, followed by a bar quet, with
members of the faculty of Middlebury
College as speakers.
In the case of DR.. d. A Bisbee. con-
victed of adultery, by the Addison
county court, sentence was deferred
and the exceptions taken by the re-
spondent were allowed and the case
will go to the Supreme Court. The
doctor is still in Jail as the matter of
bail has not been arranged.
Private Austin M. Desorda, who
deserted the 27th Battery Of Field
Artillery ON July 2S, 1909, is in the
guard house awaiting general court
martial for desertion. Private Desor-
da was resident of Burlington.
A young mems Republican club was
organized at Burlington, Friday even
ing, with membership of sixty. These
officers were elected President, W..
j. Bigelow; vice president, @. M.
Brownell secretary, A. II. St.
Pierre; treasurer, e. @. Mower; ex-
ecuUlVe committee, w. d. DlBeloW,
M. S. Villas, w. V. Scully, j. E..
Reeves and J. B. Beauregard.
The Howe scale works of Rutland
have shut down for two weeks for
the purpose of taking an inventory
and making some repairs.
A guitar, banjo and mandolin club,
composed of dozen of the young
people who perform on these instru-
ments and assisted by pianist and
violinist, has been formed in Hard
wick
A company has been formed il
Chester to provide electric lights in
that town and work is already under
way. The dynamo will be located il
Mr.. Fletcher's mill at Factoryville.
The headquarters of the State govern
ment for the next two years will prac
tically be in the new municipal cour
room that is being prepared for Gen
Il. l.. Bates in Bennington. Gen
Bates, who is secretary of civil anC
military affairs, assumed the Office o
municipal judge in Bennington, Satur
day and Executive Clerk Edward @
Bennett has been appointed clerk o
the court
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
ABOUT VERMONT.


Holden, Leonard & Co. the Ben
nington wooden manufacturers have
1000 tons of soft coal at their mills,
and like amount at the mill in
Oneco, Mass. They have furnished
considerable to the local churches and
schools.
The cattle dealers of Randolph are
buying cattle hogs and sheep and
slaughtering them for the Boston and
New York markets.
The steamer Chateaugay made her
last trip for the season Sunday and
will then go into winter quarters at
Shelburne Harbor. This practically
closes navigation on Lake Champlain
for the year. The steamer Mariquita
will, however, make trips between
Shelburne Harbor and Burlington
until the lake freezes over.
The directors of the Manchester,
Dorset g. Granville railroad have
elected o. w. Norcross, of Worcester,
Mass, president and w. G. Tobin,
treasurer. The contract for the first
five miles to Dorset has been let to
Loring @. Farnum, of Boston, who
has large force of men grading, and
the work of laying the rails will soon
begin 1t will connect with the Rut-
land road at Manchester depot. Nor
nd hou "a
marble for library building in New
York awaiting transportation al
South Dorset.
A Christmas store was opened IL
Brattlboro, Saturday, for the recep
tion of gifts for distribution among
the needy in and about that town
The store is under the management o
the young people s societies of the sew
eral churches.
The condition of Mrs. E. j. Orms
bee of Brandon, who suffered "A shocl
of paralysis some time ago, continue
to improve slowly.
The Brattleboro basket ball team
defeated the Millers Falls, Mass.
team Saturday evening by score o
10 to 8.
At the opening of bennington coul
ty court Friday arguments in the case
of State V. Joseph Mears were made
The respondent was tried on tw,
charges, one of administering rougl
on rats by mixing it with pancake
with intent to injure The other wa
attempt to kill or murder by mixln
corrosive sublimate in bottle o
whiskey. The victim, Philande
Moffat of Sandgate, was seriously il
from both attempts. The jury re
turned verdict of guilty. The cas-
was tried last June when the jur
disagreed. The sentence will be pre-
nounced later.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24

The Khedive at Cairo on Friday
opened the international medical con-
gress which is meeting there. Near
ly every country in the world is re-
presented.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
CABOT.

The village meeting of Cabot was
held last Monday night; the follow
ing officers were chosen H. G. Will
liams, chairman; h. M. Hoyt, secre-
tary; five trustees, namely, E. d.
Waldo, H. H. Foster, Norman Lyford,
George W. Hoyt and M. E. Haines ;
auditors, o. P. Boyles and W. P.
Lance.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Boyles left on
Monday December % for Colorado
where he expects to engage in the in
surance business.
The Christmas exercises by the Meth
odisU church will be observed in the
hall on Thursday evening. The you ng
people will render the cantata, King
Winter. Christmas will also be OBJ
served in the Congregational church
the same night.
The Cabot cornet band will give a
promenade concert in town hall We'd
nesday, December 81; Come all and
watch the old year out and the new
year in.
The Cabot creamery paid its patrons
for the month of November twenty
three cents, churn test; twenty six
cents, oil test; gain OF fourteen and
one half per cent
w. T. Morse is visiting his brother
in Lyndon, Vt.
The annual meeting of the Green
Mountain Lodge F. and A. M, which
was held December l6, the following
officers we're elected for the ensuing
year: Bert Lyford, w. M; W. B.
Lance, S. W. re. H. Lance j. W.. c..
Fl. Lance, j. W. George Gould, treas
urer, Walter Ford secretary, E. D..
Waldo; I'd. ; Ed Gould, j. d.
W. T. Miles of South Cabot met
woods telling trees last Wednesday.
funeral occurred at 1 O'Clock at the
house on Sunday, Rev ID. L. Hilliard
officiated The body was entombed
here.
DR.. and Mrs G. w. Fisher, who
were recently married at San Mateo,
California, are visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. l.. @. Fisher of Lower
| Cabot, for two weeks. Mr.. Fisher is
| engaged in veterinary work in San
Mateo and reports success. He expects
on return, to build hospital fol
horses. The young friends of Mr..
Fisher rendered him reception last
Thursday night.
The fire that occurred last Friday
morning at O'Clock, was a large
three story building formerly owned
by the Cabot Carriage Co., now
owned by G. H. Utley, having beer
used for the the manufacture of heavy
wagons and repairs The buildings
were insured for about 81, 900; the
loss is estimated at$3. 600. The caus'
was a defective chimney. The people
of Cabot having had several fires il
the last year, it would seem advisable
to form fire company as they hay,
an engine. 1t was taken out the nigh
of the fire and placed on the ice and i
worked we'll saving all the adjoin
ing buildings The insurance mel
were in town on Tuesday, to view
the ruins
The visitors at the Winooski hous
tuesday, were as follows: o. II. Col
Tins and wife, Montpelier; U
Annis, Montpelier; G. r. Thomas
Burlington Peter Wesson, Danville
H. NJ Osgood, Danville; p. G. Law
less, Rutland; @. r.. Calfitts, Esse
Junction.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
AGAINST ORGANIZED LABOR.

git is time to organize is the key
note of four circulars that are being
sent to manufacturers throughout the
country by ID. M. Parry of Indianapo-
lis, Ind, president of the national as
ISOLATION of manufacturers. He has
found his text in various resolutions
of the recent federation of labor con-
vention at New Orleans. The circu-
lars are directed more against organ
lied labor in general than against
the eight-hour-la bill which Mr.
Parry has attacked in circulars re-
Gently.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-24
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of Waterbury National Bank
for the election of Directors for the
year ensuing will be held at said bank
in Waterbury, ON Tuesday, January
10, 1908, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
W. b. CLARK Cashier.
Waterbury, Vt, Dec. 10, 1902