The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-24

There In more interest shown in the fat
mans race that is to take place at the
picnic OF ST. Anthony's church on july
Ith than any thing that has happened"
for a num3er OF years. Some think tha'
the affair is a big joke. but they can rest
assured that the race is feature OF 'ne
day and there are now so many entries
that the committee has come to the con-
clusion that the race must be ran III
have the handsome lawn torn up by these
heavy weights. There is also sioo-bili
that the church will get few days AFTER
the race for German, the cracker JACK,
and paddy" Dempsey have each posted
e25 each on a bet OF $50 side. the wager
20 20 to charity.
German has consented 10 give Dempsey
fve yards In 100 Mr.. Dempsey don't want
the Ave Yards. but to accommodate Cor
man he has decided to accept the condi-
lions
It is feared that Mr.. Deed is out OF the
race for he has become so much IN
terested in the matter that he has gained
flesh every day, and is now quite a num-
ber Of pounds overweight. Another iei-
low. who wants to mix In" Is Lewis NC
Gowan. the peddler He says that he Is
few pounds short OF weight but will be
in trim for the event. II he has TO be dis
honest. but he wants all to know that
this is the only way that he will conde-
scend to be dishonest in weight. chap
named Hackett has been selected by the
stake holder for German and Dempsey.
but neither OF the contestants propose to
allow Hackett to wander far from his
freside until after the race or until the
"century'ais Ii turned over TO the church.
There fs no fooling about the 500 race
for both men have plenty of cash. and
both men think that they can run Mt
tie bit
The postoi clerks annual outing at
Crescent Park yesterday would have
been a pretty dull affair had II not
been for the Olneyville contingent for
there were but two OF the 2i men who
are connected with the office that did not
take part
They made as much fun as any and had
the day been pleasant. Messrs. Mugrew
and Potter would have shown what they
knew about catching and pitching ball.
Among those who were prominent In
making the affair were "overshoes,
''schimp." "cha plain" Dad" "Commis-
sary." and "Fritzy."
Brother walford on the way down had
4 charge to keep and he kept IL until his
old friend and former associate German,
who il now at the North End station
came along and as walford's feet we're
warm and Germans cold. something had
to be done. even II Johns" orders were
broken.
A few Of the gilt-edge members took In
the s o'clock bake. and when they had
their I'LL more than persuasion was need
Cd to get them out OF their seats.
HAD A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
May Feeney was entertained by about
IS OF her young friends at her home on
Westminster street last evening In
honor of her i1th birthday.
There was instrumental and vocal
music and her parents Mr. and Mrs. NJ.
p. Feeney did all that was possible 20
make the young folks feel at home and
they evidently succeeded.
dainty repast was served and at the
table Miss Feeney was presented with a
number OF tokens all coming to her as
q surprise.
A NEW CLERK.
Those who have business at the local
post Office win be pleased To leatn that
q much needed clerk was added 10 the
office yesterday.
Miss Ann O'Conneil. who has been a
substitute for some tie. received her APP
at this office.
MessrS. Michael Callahan and Michael
Coyne, who were on Monday made sub
stitute carriers were also assigned 10
this Office. which would indicate that the
service war about 20 be extended into
Cranston
ELECTED OFFICERS.
The election OF officers al the meeting
OF Westminster circle Companions OF the
Forest last evening. resulted as follows
Chief companion. Jennie Greene: substi-
tute chief companion, Emily Barker:
past chief companion. Jennie Gibbons
treasurer Annie Devln: recording Sec
retary, Catherine Moran; nanclal sec
retary. Mary Dougherty; guards. Esther
Riley. Ida Boulier. inside guard Frank
Canning. outside guard. +. J. Taft These
officers Will be installed Tuesday even
ing. July H.
ENTERTAINED GRAND LODGE.
Narragsnsett assembly. Royal society
OF Good Fellows. was visited by tho Of
hcers OF the grand assembly last even
ing. The honore3 visitors was given n
cordial reception by Ruler j. A. Wood
Addresses were made by Grand Ruler
ward Grand Cecretary Moulton. GRIND
Preiate Hepdem. state grand councillor
Gray. supreme trustee shawcross. broth
srs Baton. RILEY. o'Connell. Heaiy and
GENERAL MENTION.
Miss Jennie wbslen OF Atwood street
and J. L. Grcaves. a well known mill
man. we're married at ST Mary's church
this morning Mrs whalen. the brides
mother. served q wedding breakfast They
M for an extended wedding tour this