The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-01
Hibsrnian Rifles and Wolfe Tone Guards
Attend ST. MaTy'S Fair.
Many Take Hudson River Trip-Othsr
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The attendance at St Mary's fair last
evening was fully as large as on the
opening night. and the special guests of
the evening were the Hibernian rifles,
In charge Of Capt. Rowe. and the Wolfe
Tone guards. in charge OF. Captain Nolan.
These companies headed by the Bailey
Brothers band. made a short parade and
upon their arrival at the hall were well
coined by the Rev. Fr Grace.
During the evening there was a contest
for a box OF cigars. which were won by
Captain Nolan. and he then divided them
with the members Of the company as far
ne possible. M
The door prize for the evening was
won by Mrs. James Malloy. The other
successful persons during the evening
were Walter McKenna, Charles Gearin,
]. f.. OConnor. William Hanley, DR.. NJ.
b. Milan. Miss Jennie Cannon and Miss
Margaret Breen.
The nail driving contest was won by
Mrs ]. ID. Whipple, and was presented.
with a handsome vase. for her exhibition
OF skill 80.
There is perhaps. nothing connected'
with the fair that furnishes more real
fun, than this contest and many OF tho
lady contentants show that they know
more about driving nails, than mosti OF
the men. There have been, and no
doubt there will be many more bruised
fingers. but that is part OF the game,
and all seem TO enjoy IL.
AT the close OF the fair. the lady max
ing the best score will be presented
a substantial prize
The hall will be opened today betHeens
the hoirs OF 2 and 4. for the benefit OF
those who cannot come In the evening.
Tomorrow afternoon 1t will be opened
TO the scholars OF the parochial school,
and on Saturday afternoon to children Of
the parish. ~
The special guests for tomorrow eve-
ming will be the different branches OF the
Catholic Benevolent union. and st. Ignai-
tus Council. Knights OF Columbus.
EXPENSIVE BILLIARDS
Edward Fitzpatrick, who says that his
home is on Eddy street. South Prov-
dence went to German wedding last
evening. and something he drank made
him forget his good manners. He stroll
ed into Burke's Billiard saloon, Il Harold
street at 1880 o'clock and acted like a
real mad man. He upset stove and
broke few windows with the billiard
balls, when Mr.. Burke called upon Pa
trolmen Kelly and Jones 10 come In and
put and end 10 the affair. This morning
he said that he could not remember a
thing that he did during the evening. but
supposed he must have been a naughty
boy. so he was fined SIS and costs In the
Sixth district court this morning, for de-
facing the building. and s. and costs for
being drunk.
GENERAL MENTION.
The following named young folks left
the square this morning 60 take trip up
the Hudson: The Misses May j. MCCOY
ern, Eliza and Mary Dockery. Della Re-
gan Minnie Hanley. Messrs. Frederick
NJ McGerty and Joseph Mccarthy.
Mr. Harlan Page. his daughter Edith.
and Sergt Potter were also among the
number from this place who will make
the trip.
Luke Hanley. Alderman Davis. John ",
Williams, and families who have been
spending the summer at Conimlcut. have
returned TO their winter homes.
The graduates OF the Academy avenue