The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-26

$3.50 and at this time John L. Donnelly
called the gathering TO order and intro
duced Peter j. Lannon as toast master.
who In turn called upon George McNam-
ara. a well known "rooter" OF Boston.
who In very pleasing manner presented
TO Mr.. Fox I'm behalf OF his friends
beautiful gold watch chain. charm and
pair OF solid gold eyeglasses. Mr.. Fox
knew that he was to be. rendered a ban
quet. but the rest was a surprise so much
so. that he told his friends. that he
would be Obliged TO settle with them on
a later day.
During the afternoon songs were rem
dered by Messrs Mcnamara, George
James. Patrick eastman. James Rily and
others, while Peter Bush presided at the
plano.
Short and interesting addresses were
made by Charles Haggety and Mr.. Nc
Namara OF Boston, Messrs Il. j. Russell,
Charles Starr and others OF this place.
There was no lack OF good things 10
eat. drink and smoke and in fact was the
happiest party that has been together
for many years In this place.
Those who are responsible for II all are
Messrs. owen O'Garra. John +. Harty.
John Donnelly and Patrick eastman.
The banquet was served by the Bans
pach Brothers.
LOST HIS COINAGE
John Carley went 10 his boarding
house on Atwood street, late yesterday
afternoon and raised such a row that IL
was necessary TO call In a policeman.
Late I'm the evening Patrolman Burns
was called I'm and he undertook to arrest
Carley. but Carley's friends succeeded In
getting just a little the best OF the offi-
Ger. for all were rolling upon the floor
for n time.
The patrolman left the house and re-
turned with Patrolman Kelly and then
there was something doing" for Car
ley was loaded into the hurry-up wagon
In jiffy. but was minus his rghting
qualities.
FOREMAN REMEMBERED.
About 20 Of the help connected with the
finishing department OF the Fletcher ;
mill, on Valley street, made. a call on
Joseph Morris, their former foreman. at
his home, 1873 Laban street, Saturday
evening. and presented him with a pair
Of solid gold link cuff buttons.
for when he severed his connections with
the company, some time ago, 10 accept
a position elsewhere. he was at that time
very kindly remembered, so that this,
the second demonstration of good will
and esteem. could come upon in any other
way but as surprise.
The members OF his family were, how
ever, let into the secret, and tempting
luncheon was the result.
SHE HAD NO HOME.
an early hour this morning. Sergeant
Potter met a woman giving her name as
Kate MCCARTHY, "a years old, and had
been In this country but a few weeks
She said that she had no home. and
fe whours before had been put out of
house at South Providence, where she
had been employed.
Sergeant Potter took her TO the station
for safe keeping and this forenoon sent
her TO the Central station.
property; strictly private; no records; II
BURNED HIS WEDDING COAT.
Ned" Farrell, who is employed in a
local cigar store. was obliged to purchase
new coat Saturday evening for In lean
the shoulder OF his coat came in contact
with a cigar lighter and moment la
ter the coat was ablaze.
His friends say that he had Just pur-
chased this suit as a wedding suit.
GENERAL MENTION.
The Robert Emmet Literary association
held a very interesting meeting yesterday
afternoon, when the committee who are
arranging for the celebration OF the an
niversary OF Robert Emmett reported that
evening. March l. and that the speaker
OF the evening would be His Honor Mayor
Higgins Of Pawtucket and Thomas F.
Cooney. Esq, would preside.
OF ex-ALerman Gilbert r. Parker on Po-
casset avenue yesterday afternoon. which
was caused by the Overheatng OF an air
tight wood stove. and the prompt re-
sponse OF the fire department was all that
saved n serious loss
The young men connected with the
Church OF the Blessed Sacrament. on
Academy avenue. are making arrange
ments for fair.
A water pipe burst In the store of Felix
in the square last night and did
damage. The police notifi-
ed Mr. Dibucci.
Court Thomas A. Doyle will hold it's
fifth annual open meeting In Spriugers 5
hall ,1753 Westminster street this evening.
John Costello, a well known resident
died at his home 81 Oak street. yesterday
AZ the age OF IS.
Police Commissioner Sims made a tour
Of the square last evening.