The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-14

n torcS OF men putunB up poles on
which to string wires for one of the
Providence corporations wnich does
business IN this town run up against an
unexpected snag Saturday. The poles
II as crooked as a dogs hind leg" The
men dug a big hole on Mauran avenue
almost in front of the front door OF
James Coyne. In which they intended TO
set one OF the poles, but before they got
the pole into the ground they discovered
that they had reckoned without their
host Tor Mr.. Coyne came home early and
when he discovered what had been done
he took the hovel and started TO IN in
the hole.
The men gathered around him and pro-
tested vigorously. telling him that he
could not do IL, but Mr.. Coyne claimed
that he could and he did, after making
an earnest promise to braan with his
shovel the first man that interfered with
him. The men later told him that they
did not want any trouble over the matter
and were informed that there would be
none IL they did not make any further
attempts to set that pole In front OF his
front door.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Enterprise lamp, Vi
America at the last meeting had very
we'll attended session and the fact that
eight new members were voted In and
the names of four more were referred
TO the investigating committee. shows
that there is no little interest being
shown by the members.
The following officers were elected for
the following year: Venerable councillor.
Andrew w. May worthy adviser, Chas.
S. Harwood: clerk. William K. Smythe;
banker. DR.. j. s. Moore: watchman.
Thomas J. Tighe; sentry. James F.
Coyne; escort, Peter McGuirl; physician,
Dr. j s. Moore; deputy. James f. Coyne.
The deputy reported that the 2lst an
nual meeting would be held In Canoni-
Gus hall on Jan. 6, and all the members
their intention OF attending the
meeting.
There was quite an exciting game OF :
polo on Green's pond near Wilkesbarre
pier Saturday, between the East Provi-
ience Grays and the Brown Juniors. IN
which the former were victorious by a
score OF to 0. There was quite num-
Der OF spectators out TO see the game.
nearly 100 being present The lineup %
The teams was as follows:
Grays-T. Miller and Spang. rushers;
H. Miller, centre: Tracy. halfback; Har-
Did. goal. Browns-P. Tracy and III. Oh
-oux. rushers; Harrigan. centre; Peter
ey Timer-Tinan. Rushes-T. Miller 6,
iiroux 2. Stops-Noonan 12 Harold Is.
Tracy was struck by the ball as IL flew
from the stick OF one Of the players. but
he game.
WEEKLY SUPPER.
Saturday night the weekly supper OF
he Massasoit club was held In the rooms
If the club in the Leslie block There
was a large gathering OF the members or
oI,.t ha A
lad been served a most enjoyable season
# sociability was in order Elaborate
are being made for the an
lual banquet of the club. which Is TO be
ield New Year eve.
THE SCHOOL
The last week OF the present term OF the
public schools OF the town opened this
morning The term has been a fairly sue
,essful one although any of the teachers
nave been afflicted with illness for part
,f the term. The attendance Is fully as
great ifg not little greater than II was
during the fall term OF last year and the |
schools have proven up to the usual |
OF efficiency.
The present week will close the admin |
stration OF Judge Bliss as superintendent |
II schools. as his successor. Allen +. |
Keith will assume the duties OF the office /
II the commencement OF the winter term |
md In a short time will be fully estab- |
lshed as a resident of the town Mr. |
Keith has for some time filled similar 4
position in the town OF Cumberland and
his work In that town is very highly !
poken Of
Judge Bliss has long been Identified !
With the educational interests OF this /
own, having served many years on the .
chool committee and for long time as !
OF schools.
THE STATE ROAD.
The cold weather came so early this
ear that the work on the new state road /
'etween Broadway and the state line
ould not be thoroughly completed. but Il
vas very nearly done when the ground
roze mp. When the greezeup came. how
ver. this section OF the road was very
early completed. all that remained to
e done to II being the putting on OF the
shoulders" along the sides OF the mac
dam. This work will probably not be
one before spring as there is little like
hood that the earth will thaw out suffl-
iently TO permit OF the work being done
efore that time.
ADVENT CONFERENCES
Yesterday was commenced the Advent
differences at St Mary's church. They
Ill be continued through the week. dur
* which time Rev. Shirley G. Hughson
the Order OF the Holy Cross will offi-
ate at preacher During the week Holy
will be at a m. and con
srence sermon at o'clock Sunday school
I'll be omitted at 1918 from Monday To-
riday inclusive.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF.
Numerous inhabitants OF the Rumford
strict complain that they gates are re-
loved. blinds taken of and small articles
arried away from their premises. This