The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
BRISTOL.

Independence day here was gloriously
celebrated, and every part OF the pro-
gram arranged by the committee
on celebration was successfully carried
out. The procession was the finest seen
here for years, and the grafton. delivered
by Rev w. l.. Hood pastor OF the State
Street M. E. church. was eloquent and
very appropriate for the occasion. Master
Hughes, reader OF the Declaration OF In
dependence. did himself Justice and reflected
much credit upon the high school OF which
he is a member. The music, both vocal
and Instrumental was OF the highest
order and every feautre passed OF sue
cessfuly. The ending OF the program IN
the evening upon the Common with an
open air concert and fireworks. viii be long
remembered by thousands who enjoyed the
same. Too much credit cannot be be-
slowed upon the committee In making
such a lengthy program a grand success.
Colonel Samuel p. Colt and his private
secretary, NJ. Chessman. sails for Europe
today on a three months trip on business
mingled with pleasure.
Paul Pevey. who has been visiting
returned home Thursday evening to en-
Joy the Fourth. with his family.
The De Wolf Inn has again changed
hands. John l.. Shepard has transferred
his lease to Messrs. Van Buskirk and
Chandler. Mr.. Shepard. during hts man
agement. made fine record as pro-
prietor. but failing health compels him 20
retire. His successors are men well known
as caterers and will, undoubtedly. build
up fine reputation for the Inn.
The transfer Of the deeds OF two lots OF
land have been recorded at the town
clerks office. One is that OF a house and
lot north OF Bay View avenue from
Kemp. the other that of a house and lot
on the Whitford plat situated on Thomp-
son avenue from Joseph l. Buffum to JOS
eph Bottomley.
Thusday afternoon the rights granted
the New York. New Haven & Hartford
raod company TO extend It's tracks from
the present terminus down Thames street
to the foot OF Constitution street. was
accepted by the company. Mr.. Z. r. Pot
ter f1ling an acceptance at the town
clerks office. The acceptance papers
were signed by President Hall OF the Con-
solidafed railroad. II Is learned as soon
as the company can arrange some otrer
formalities with the railroad commls-
sioner. the railroad company will COM
mence laying rails and there Is not rne
slightest doubt but what a ferry will be
established at once connecting the town
with Newport
John L. Shepard former proprietor of
the De Wolf Inn. lies critically III at the
inSs suffering from a stroke OF paralysis
The officers and members Of Hydraulion
Engine and Hose company have accepted
the invitation to attend the firemen's mus
ter at Crescent Park. July L.
The Bristol Yacht club will hold a re-
.1..l. T..1..
The next open regatta OF the Bristol
Yacht club will be held Saturday. Aug.
The total amount OF the assessed vaiua-
tion this year. as computed by the
SCISSORS of taxes, is s.. $4,000 of which A,-
S14, ,000 is I'm real estate and s974. 900, In per-
sonal property. The amount OF the tax
sessed IS S77, 20, an increase OF s3735.20
over last year.
Quite a number OF sore heads who have
been usirg every method they could TO
retari the Consolidated from getting their
petition granted and got decidedly out
generated, are now bowling about putting
on an Injunction. BY the time such papers
could be served the rails will be laid ana
a ferry established.
AT a meeting OF the Bristol Golf clup.
Frank II. Tucker was elected captain for
the season. Although the captain has not
as yet announced the makeup OF his team
~ i9 quite evdent tnat it VIII CONSIST
OF the following members: j. De Wolf
Archer. Fred Herreshofr, Jack De Wolf.
Arnold 8. Hayes. Archie Archer, and A.
H. Chase
On Thursday afternoon, July 10. the IVY
Guild OF st. Michaers parish will hold a
sale OF refreshments for the benefit OF
the organ fund and guild treasury.
Another hop will be held at the De Wolf
Inn. on Thursday evening July 10.
Straight Brothers orchestra will furnish
the music
Charles p. Gladding ticket agent at
Keith's theatre, Boston. spent the Fourth
with his father. Nathaniel Gladding.
Edward NJ. Tilley. OF Norfolk. Va. ar
rived in town Thursday. and is the guest
OF Mrs. Crawford Munro. on High street