The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-01
BlcentennIal Of tho SaylssVllIs
Friends Meeting House.
WAS CONDUCTED BY W. C. T. U.
First EdIflce for Religious Worship Near
Pawtucket-Ras Been Standing
Since June, 1903.

The 2Ooth anniversary OF the buildlhs
of the old Friends meeting house a,
saylesville was appropriately obsereo
yesterday by the Womans Chrlsuan
Temperance union OF the Second district
The building was erected In lio5 ana
within the quaint walls with notable
gathering present the convention was
called TO order al 1890 a. IN. by Pfesloeht
DsvotsonaI exercises followed under the
leadership of Mrs. r. NJ. Paine, and the
gathering united in reciting the state
Mrs NJ. A. Babcock delivered an ad-
dress on the Pure in Heart, ana atter
noontide prayer and Bible reading con-
Quoted by Mrs. J. j.. Barney Iunch was
In the afternoon business session was
IN order and the nominating committee
reported. The officers for the ensuing tSn,lt
Miss Allie Il. Parker; vice PRESIDENTS
Miss j. Stillman and Mrs. Louise MEAD
err secretary and treasurer Mrs D l.
Robert p clifford was introduced. and
he gave an address on Temperance
Work Among the Friends. He spoke or
the earnest and enthusiastic labors OF ihe
friends society and its uncompromising
attitude on the matter OF total abstinence,
and the after effects Of its strong an
tagonism.
heartily appreciated. and "A discussion
followed on the Use and Results of Al
coholic Remedies, Including Patent Rem
edies."
Governor Garvln was introduced. and
after expressing his pleasure at being
able TO he present spoke on the Doctrine
or Roger Williams OF Soul Liberty" He
referred 20 the permeanon OF the doc,,
trines of the Friends into society, ana
he paid tribute to their worth and their
work alonc these lines. He expressed
great Admiration OF their love for peace
and the influence exerted In the enact
ment of just laws. There was the ca
pacity of friendship In every form OF ex-
ceIlence and the sentiment which has
come down through the Friends had left
q lasting imprint
Gov Garvin referred in conclusion to the
different associations which are made up
OF all denominations and the consequent
breaking down OF the walls OF intoler-
ance, and said that the recent organiza-
tion of the federation OF churches was an
excellent Indication for universal peace.
Others speakers for the afternoon were
Hon Henry II. Motcalf and Rev. G.. Wal
colt
There was a large attendance at the
evening session, which opened with de-
votional exercises and singing by quar-
tet In the absence OF Augustine Jones.
LII. b. Robert p. Clifford made interesting
remarks, and Frank T.. Fitzsimmons.
representing the Lincoln town council de-
livered an address which held close at
tention.
Mrs. j. X Barney gave a brief review
OF prison work as carried on by the w. c.
II. u. and the desirability OF total absti-
nence.
The convention and anniversary exer-
cises closed with benediction. Those who
had charge OF the exercises were as fol-
lows Committee on arrangements-Mrs.
Louisa Meader Mrs. Annie Arnold. Mrs.
Ella Mofit, Mrs. Anna Greene and Miss
Sophia Meader: committee on decorations
Mrs. Ella Moffit, Mrs Anna Greene and
Miss Agnes Laundry; committee on mu-
sic-Mrs. Emma ID. Hawkins. The special
musical program arranged for the even
ing service consisted OF duet by Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Wilson of Providence.
baritone solo. Rev. Gregory ID. Waacott;
quartet, consisting OF Miss Eva Jollie. so
prano; Miss Lola Magoon, contralto. c.
D.Walcott. baritone, and William Young.
tenor.