The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-28
RIVERSIDE.
Members Of Rowing Club En-.
joyGd a CIambakG Near tho
Old North Gate Road.

Yesterday a number OF the members of
the Canonicus Rowing club enjoyed
clambake In the woods near the old North
dozen OF the members OF the club present
and the affair was successful In every de-
tail.
In addition to the luscious bivalves
green corn. sweet potatoes. baked nsh
and numerous other good things which
are supposed to tickle the palates OF cpl
cures were on the bill OF fare. and they
were cooked In a manner which ELECTED
unstinted praise from those who partook
OF them.
Among those present were: E. ]. Gaff-
ney. Daniel Hagan. Oliver West Edward
Hagan, Alfred Albro and Byron Macon.
After they had regaled themselves on the
good things provided the boys. who were
far enough into the woods not To disturb
anyone. indulged In singing Several very
creditable vocal solos were rendered and
the meeting finally broke up by singing
Auld Lang syne.
BACK AGAIN.
Saturday the party who went out for a
weeks cruise with Captain George Prt-
chard on the yacht Lone Hand returned
They said that they had had a very pleas
ant week and enjoyed good fishing. They
They were in the latter port during the
heavy blow OF last week.
They say that the small mackerel which
are so plentiful in that locality are run
ming In great shape this year and that
many fishermen are taking advantage Of
the fact.
PERSONAL
Herbert Monroe. who has been here on
visit to his parents, has returned TO
his home IN southbridge. Mass.
Highway Commissioner T. I. Medbery
has been spending a few days at Block
Island.
Miss Grace Gon returned yesterday
from visit to friends in Attleboro
Miss Sarah Negur OF New Shoreham
is the guest OF Mrs. James F. Darling
of Negus street.
e. NJ. Hiscox was enjoying his vaca-
tion last week.
Mr. Frank Chase and Miss Flora Ca
prom were the guests OF Mrs. Muggs yes
terday.
THE STORM
The storm here was felt in its full
force and while as far as known no Sc
rious damage was done II raised havoc
with the boats anchored off the bluff.
Several of the smaller craft broke away
from their moorings and were piled up
on the sandy beach.
Branches from trees at the bluff were
blown about promiscuousy and the
smaller signs in the business section OF
the village were blown about and several
awnings were torn.
DIFFICULT SAILING.
Three men who endeavored to sail
away from Ssbins Point In a catboat
yesterday. had rather hard time OF II
and were finally obliged to give up the
trip and anchor until the blow was over.
While trying to get away they collided
with several OF the craft which were
anchored there. They were trying TO
carry a full sail in the teeth OF the
heavy wind and were unable to manage
their boat.
PLEASANT PARTY.
Yesterday afternoon a party Of school
teachers were entertained at Hautereive
by Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nonahan. They
were served with an excellent fish dinner
and later entertained In a delightful man.
ner by the host and hostess.
Owing to the roughness OF the water
and the high wind which prevailed they
were unable TO enjoy a sail In Mr. Mona
hans launch as had been planned.
NEwsLETs
Narragansett Engine company will meet
in Firemens hall tonight.
Several of the cottagers on the bluff are
to move to their winter homes this week.
Nothing doing was the report at the
Second sta tion this morning.
James Murphy is erecting a new home
on Smith street.
The box cars are now In general use
on the local lines OF electrics
There Is considerable activity I'm the
oyster business here and fair quantities
OF the bivalves are being shipped away
every day
The work of preparing the exposition
building at Crescent Park for Saturdays
banquet has been commenced
The last service OF the season was held
at st. Brendon's summer chapel yester-
day: There is general regret at the fact
that only summer services are held In the
chapel, and there are many Catholics
here. and II Is felt that the church au-
thorities would be justified In keeping the
chapel open the year round