The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

The year ia0l was given a Suggestive
farewell last evening. and the present
year Of la02. Fathor Time approving. was
eocor1ed O hearty welcome. ThCr was
no concerned celebration throughout the
city or state. bur by many 81 tho
churchcs military and social orRlniza-
tions. hitting recognition was given. The
services IN the churches were impressive
cnd appropriate TO the occasion while
raeIrymaking characterized The obserV-
snco by local associauous.
The advent of The New Year was OH
served by the Hope club iu a manner SIM
Gar to ihaf adopted at the ushering IN az
ihe 2oth century year ago. ROwen Il.
Church and quartet consisting of three
irornbores and a horn PLAYED on the bal
cony. Two minutes before the hour Of
midnight Taps" were sounded IN an i'm
Tressive manner. and promptly at L. the
Instruments sounded forth "Reveille,'
followed by AUD Lang Syne,' Alma
Mater Columbia. the Gem OF the
Ocean and an original selection.
OBSERVED BY CHURCHES.
The parishioners of Grace church as
eembled NJ u o'clock 10 hear evensong
read By Rev Edward s Rousmanicre
rector of the church. and Rev. Francis
smith. n ID. An address was delivered
by Mr. Kousmaniere.
AZ St stephens a service was held at
1850 D. ni.. incluing a brief eXtemporane-
aus sermon on good resolutions which
should be made and kept. namely
greater and more willing service % God.
., determination To do good and firm re-
solve to keep the baptsmal vows. AT it's
conclusion The congregation arose, and,
ioining with Rev. Dr Fiskc. renewed
those VOWS
At 1905 a. m. a service OF communion
washeId. the number Of participants in
the Holy Feast being very large.
81 Johns church ON North Main
street celebrated the Holy Communion
This morning instead OF watching the old
year out. A number of Episcopal
churches also held watch meetings, AZ
some OF which addresses were delivered
The CranstOn Street Baptist church
began its celebration al 500 at which
time the pastor. Rev. L. l.. Henson, and
his wife. held reception. Al 10 o'clock
Rev. Frank Rector of Pawtucket deliv-
cred "a sermon. after which the sreguar
watch meeting was taken charge OF by
REV. L. l.. Henson,
The Einwood Avenue Free Baptist
church held a watch meeting under
charge OF Rev. l.. $. Woodworth. Many
other Baptist churches including the
Roger Williams. also held meetings
AMONG MILITrAMEN
The Joyous event was observed by the
officers and members OF Battery a. Light
Artillery, in their armory on Bereht
street. The ceremonies included the sing
ing OF Aud Lang Syne," glass in hand.
after which resolutions for the New Year
were adopted and new leaves were turned
over. This IL the 1929 celebration of New
Years eve by the Marine Corps OF Arti-
I<srN WI IA Ia
organization OF Battery a
The battery watched the old year out in
approved fashion AZ $50 O'Clock the.
program opened with concert 10y Arthur
Noores Banjo and Mandolin club, COW
sisting of the following Mandolin. Rob
ert A. Hueston banjo. II. E Hathaway;
guitar, Percy j jacques. Their program
was: Lady of the Lake Galop. Fra
ternity March, Dance OF the White
hats.
The battery gave an exhibition drill
Tor it's guests and there was a tug-of-war
between tour sections. Athletic contests
followed and there were some sparrinr
exhibitions after which Professor Har-
fingtnn displayed his wonderful skill with
The foiis IN an exhibition of Fencing. IO-
seph Redipan and Daniel DAILY boxed
three rounds. and there was another boui
between Edward Casey and George
Haley There were bits of lighter enter
Leach. baritone soloist in mouOloguc and
songs. and another vocalist. Air kinyon
Refreshments consisted of chowdcr
made bv Corporal Hartley of tho Battery
~ Spanish War Volunteers who also
SER cd IN the regular army. All the hNns
wert furnished and the reputation of the
battery harder and sidcboard was up
he'd.
BATTERY AND INFANTRY.
Battery A entertained with it's usual
Hospitality that ~ always a warrant tor
royal good time and secures a quorum
OF guests 20 Say the least Many old
veterans ot thC Marine Corps were IN
evidence. and special guests of the even
arg included Company T. Of the First
Light Infantry. Others were the Third
Division az Noval Reserves. the Hospital
Corps and Troop 4 ot tie Cavalry Bat
TALON and many officers " various o..
Eanizatlons of the militia There was in
formal sptcchmakrt and gcncral eX-
change 90 good wishes Tor tdc now year
New Year calls were nttrChnngcd
between the battery and thC First Light
Infantry Veteran association. which con.
finued It's iong-cstabllshCd custom last
might of watching The olo wear out With
ftiing ctrtmonles. For 80 eur. thp r
J.. l. veterans have had this aunual oo.
eervancc. and u o. a custom that mu.i
impress all who aro privliscd tn witness
the attendant scenes There was .e0.
eral good time throughout thl ,vcnine
and rcrninisceuses and refrr shmcrts were
the order ~ the early hours.
Pred Mack entertained 'hc r-Dmbers
end their guests with srlcl ions on the
piano and stories were told over the
lunch and cigars that brought $40 happy
yecollecti0rs. The timc-houOrci custom,
that Is aiwayp 0hstrved at a. O'CLOCK 'ir1-
ceeded ~ M formor watch night services
All Joined crossed hands ir ths missile
circle md snnE "Aud LlrF sync' sni
The Doxoiogsr. Ns in otlt1r yc1rs Tho Jlet
Of guests NJ ihe II T.. 4 veterans inci'Iled
rany diftiuguished citizens and fnilitarv
men. Colonel ,. Mason Gross command
ing fhe - =. =. veteran association. w.. r.
fnsistent on fVefyoncE Enjoying himself
and be was 9t. asflsted - The following
reception committee. Lieutenant C0leuci
w. J. cons'ock Major J.. o. Belcher
Ad3utsnt rsore, r. Waite Quartermaf
Thomas u f.sfhhur. Couniss ~