The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-22
EAST PROVIDENCE

The police authorities Of this town are
congratulating themselves over their sue
cess In driving the Objectionable band Of
gypsies out OF townta few days ago. 1t
seems almost incredible that Sergeant
Monroe with only one special officer to
assist him should be able not only TO
drive the band from here, but also sue
ceed in obtaining from them sum OF
money I'm payment for their horses tnat
had been impounded. The authorities or
Coventry were not so successful for there
II required thirteen officers and citizens
armed with revolvers TO drive these gyp-
sizes from the town
ON TROLLEY TRIP.
The members Of Idttla Rhody lodge,
Degree of Honor of Pawtucket, passed
through here last evening on trolley
trip to Crescent Park. where special
bake and dancing were enjoyed. The ar
fair was I'm charge of the following com
mittee: Miss Carrie Il. Johnson, chair
man; George Salisbury and Charles
Rhodes.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
MISS Charlotte Bassett celebrated her
eighteenth birthday Wednesday evening
by entertaining about thirty of her
young friends at the residence Of her par
cnts Among the guests were Edward
Howard and Miss Grace Elliott OF Taun-
ton; Frank Manchester, Miss Christina
Manchester and Miss Lena Ward of Prov
idence.
The evening was enjoyably passed with
games and peanut hunt afforded lots OF
amusement. The winners In the games
were: Miss Clara Prescott. Miss Myra Os-
good Arthur Bassett. Miss Grace Elliott.
Phillips Turner and Misses Alice Swan.
Each winner was the recipient OF pretty
prize presented by the hostess. After the
.fal al Tor
were rendered and gramophone selections
enjoyed. collation. was served Miss
Iassett was the recipient OF number OF
handsome presents.
HAD PLEASANT OUTING.
The members Of Welcome Lodge. No 6,
L. o. l. .. l., and friends held pleas
ant outing Wednesday afternoon and
evening at Hunts mills. The event was
planned for last Tuesday but the rain
storm caused postponcment until the
following day. There was quite large
party. -
SHUT OUT OPPONENTS.
The East Providence wine clerks de-
feated the Providence clerks I'm game OF
bah at Crescent Park yesterday afternoon
| by tho score Of . 20 0. This score was not
the result OF forfeit but good playing by
the homo team. as they shut out their op-
ponents I'm quick order.
SCHOOL REPAIRS.
Repairs arc being made ON the several
| school houses I'm this village, so that they
will bc IN readiness for the fall term
which bsgsne NEXT month. Extensive re-
pairs arc being mane on the Turner ave,
nue school and when n II opened next
term ~ will look new 90 the scholars; lhe
| large door on the northwest side of the
| building which has served as an enranc.
| 10 the fourth room, has been taken on
and the space boarded up Ia give more
room 90 the small enclosure. which served
for many years rs n CLOAK room. Inls
bows marched I'm linc Though the door
facing Turner avenue and then hrauched
na,rinx has also been done 10 the interior
of me building IN the way. OF new base
boards and on tho outside many new
TIE No a school on v1iiett avenue has
been nut IN a very serviccable CONDITION,
A. the seats have been changed and the