The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-24
BRISTOL.
Eleventh Anniversary Of BabbItt
Woman's Relief Corps Ap.
propria|e|y Observed.

The Babbitt womens Relief corps OBJ
served its eleventh anniversary Wednes-
day with supper and roll call. The
hall was prettily decorated with fags,
bunting ana cut flowers. The tables were
beautifully arranged and elaborately
decorated showing excellent taste OF the
committee.
The menu was as follows: Cold meat
and tellies celery, rolls. coffee, tee cream
and cake. At the conclusion OF the col
letion each member responded TO the roll
call by patriotic address. The pres
ident, Mrs Emma r. Carey, gave very
interesting history OF the organization
since It's formation in 1892 and also read
an original poem which was loudly en-
cored. Mrs. Mary Fish and Bessie
Carey played a plano duet. A reading
by Department senior Vice President
Mrs. Mira Olney; vocal solo by Miss Bes-
sic Carey; reading by past department
president. Miss Hattie Ford speech by
department press correspondent, Mrs
Annie p. Marchant. speeches by Mrs.
Celia T Kenyon and Mrs Emily A Hun
ter. two Of the department officers who
instituted the corps n 1892. Mrs
Wheaton OF Providence also addressed
the corps The meeting was a grand
success throughout and pronounced the
most successful meeting held since the
formation OF the corps. and Il is attn
buted chiefly to the untirng energy or
the President, Mrs. Emma f. Carey
The corps with their friends were pleas
antly entertained until late in the even
ing.
on Saturday afternoon next IL Is ex-
pected that the Bristol Golf grounds will
be we'll represented by all Of Its memb bers
as an exhibition OF playing will be shown
by the noted professional golf player, Al
exander Findlay. He will play the best
ball OF A. l.. Hayes and Fred Herreshoff
The new thirty-six foot launch, which
was built by McNaught. for Herman
Hessenborouch Of Philadelphia. was
launched last evening at high water. End
christened the "Hermida j" An interesting
feature connected with the launching was
the releasing OF homing Antwerp pig
con, which conveyed the news OF the
floating OF the "Hermida" to Mr.. Hessen-
borough, in Philadelphia
The remains OF Joseph Gayton, who
died In East Providence yesterday OF ty-
photd fever. will be brought here satur-
day morning for burial
Ihere was very large gathering last
evenings upon the common, to witness
the fireworks. which were unfinished at
the celebration OF the Italian association.
and 10 listen 10 the music OF the National
band OF Warren
councilman John l.. Gladding with his
family. during his vacation are occupying
the Sunset Club house. on Pappoose-
squaw, one Of the finest locations IN
Rhode Island.
The barge Easton is discharging
cargo Of coal at the Staples Coal com
pany pier.
The Willing Workers Of the Congre-
gational Sunday school will hold A lawn
FESTIVAL on the church grounds Thursday.
the 3oth. from to o'clock. The pro-
ceeds Will be for the interests Of the
church
The Sunday school OF the First Con-
gregational church will have an excursion
TO Newport and sail In Narragansett bay
on steamer Pontiac Thursday. August 6.
Cards have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank II. Fish for the marriage and
reception OF their daughter Miss Mar
garet Pearle Fish. and Nathan Lewis
Merrill Of Providence. which will be held
at their residence. 32s High street. Tues
day evening. August 4, from to g.