The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-02
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Last night the Second Baptist Sunday
| school held a New Years festival and
cantata In the vestry OF the church. The
affair was very we'll attended and was
successful in every way all the numbers
| on the program passing off very smoothly.
The children were aided in preparing
their parts by Mrs. George w. Rigler and
Mr.. Eddy OF Brown University.
The cantata was i'm two parts and quite
original in it's treatment OF Santa Claus
Santa Claus claimed he couldn't get
enough coal 10 keep his workshop warm
and SO was unable to make his usual gifts
this year. At the close OF the cantata
Santa Claus was presented with gift
from each class, which were brought up
10 the platform by the donors. Santa dis
played considerable ability OF the fakir
order and managed to dig up quite a few
quarters and half dollars from the
pockets of the audience. He explained
that he was going TO present all the gifts
and money he had received to the build
ing fund OF the church.
Following is the list OF the characters
in the cantata: Santa Claus, John Boldry;
viii Baker; Three Little Elves, Masters
Howard Kent. Aleck Mair, Richard Slo-
cum; four little fairies, Sadie Peck, Dor
othy Tompkins, Hope Mcdonald, Inez
Bushnell. Jessie Budlong: flower girls.
Jessie wilmarth Elsie Frior Phoemie
MAR: poet. Clarence Horton; two little
Misses, Amy. Miss Edna Frior; Ethel,
Miss Jessie Wilmarth: Joggers. an elf
Aleck Mair; Lima, "a fairy, Miss Jessie
Budlong; Sammy Slim, Master Milton
Pooler; Sias Stout, the slim young man,
Master Lester Munroe; plano accompan-
lists. Mrs. Arthur Johnson and Miss Mary
Horton. The music for the cantata was
very pretty and full OF rich chords which
harmonized we'll with the youthful voices
The full chorus sang well together and
gave good support to the little soloists.
FIRST AID TO THE INJURED.
Last night at the Glenlyon reading
rooms at Phillipsdale, Mr.. w. II. j. Ham
ilton gave an interesting talk on First
Aid to the Injured" lie cited different
Instances when such knowledge Is of
great service in saving lives. which would
be otherwise lost. He mentioned the
different accidents which are continually
occurring and described ways Of reliev-
ing the sufferer until medical assistance
could be obtained. The gathering present
were highly pleased with Mr.. Hamilton's
talk and after the lecture many sought
him with questions TO ask.
Profs. William Mcdonald. ]. O. Dealey
Fred Slocum and +. +. Gorham OF Brown
University have been secured 10 speak at
the Glenlyon reading rooms in the near
future. The talks are held every Thurs
day and have been very well attended
in the past. The public Is welcome at
these gatherings
POLICE NEWS.
This morning before Judge William c.
Bliss. Bernard Dowd was tried the
charge OF assault and battery. He plead
ed nolo contendere and was placed under
500 bonds Mr. John f. Roach acted as
his bondsman. Bernard Dowd was ar
rested on the 30th for committing an as
sault on his father. James Dowd at his
home.
NAVAL RESERVES.
At the regular meeting Of the Fourth
Division. Naval Reserves. on New Years
eve Messrs. Frank Bowen and Thomas
Francis Reilly were mustered with the
organization. Messrs. Lester Logan and
Guy Harrington were elected TO member
ship.
PASTORS RECEPTION.
Last night Rev. Charles +. Gordon. pas
tor OF the United Congrega tional church.
held reception at his residence on Rus
sci avenue. The affair was well attend
| ed and served 20 cement tho tie Of broth
erhood between the pastor and his par
| lsh. The pastor was assisted by his wife
| ana SONS III IftflNlnK H0u entertaining
the company. Light refreshments were
served.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
The Christmas festival at Harmony
| hall was well attended last evening. Ar
| tistio scenery had been put on the stage
especially for the occasion. The work
| was done by Artist Thomas Daily and
was very handsome The school chorus
! sang several selections and recithtions,
instrumental music solos. etc, made up
| the prCgram.
Mr. and Mrs Santa Claus made their
| appearance. and from two large Christ
mas trees distributed presents to the
! Younger children. The school numbers
| about leo and the good work that IS be-
| ing done should commend 10 TO the kind
1 ly consideration of all
| The monthly business meeting OF the
Y. +. s. c.. u. society connected with
the Arlington Corners Congregational
church was held at the home OF Mrs
Slocum and elected the following officers:
4 President Mrs. A NJ Cole. Vice prcsi-
dent Mr.. r. n Kent: recording secre-
! tary, Miss Marion Kent corresponding
secretary. Mrs. G. r. l.. Slocum prayer
| meeting committee. Miss Jessie Kent.
| Miss clara Maxheld: lookout committee.
1 Mfaa winnie Kent Mr. Sanford Cole.