The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-11
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Fourth Division Of the Rhode ISL
and Naval Battalion was inspected las,
night In the town hall. a soodly numbes
OF the townspeople being present.
Adjutant General Sackett, Lieutenant
Commander Sykes and Paymaster wes-
ley were present and conducted the in
spection. Several officers from the First
and Third divisions accompanied the in
spectton officers
The inspection opened with the cere-
mony OF the colors all OF the men taking
part The manual OF arms and march
ing movements followed under the com
mand Of Lieutenant VIM. c. Bliss
Lieutenant Percy b. Gibson then put
the men through a snappy settins-up ex-
ercise and a riot drill The ceremony OF
the colors closed the inspection.
The visiting officers were entertained
at the Massasoit club after ths inspec-
tion.
BUCKLIN POST. q. Ar
The veterans OF Bucknn post, G. A. r.,
met in Grand army hall last night, the la
dies OF the Relief Corps being present.
The post was presented with a large
nag by the relief corps. Mrs. Mary MIL
Ter. president OF te corps making the pre-
sentation speech. Commander Phtlo
Hawkes. made q witty reply. accepting
the g1ft In behalf OF Buckhn Post. The
old flag 10 badly tattered and the new
flag made a most acceptable gift.
An entertainment program was given
later IN the evening.
Miss Emma Ray and Miss Myra Ray
gave pleasing duet and Miss Bessie Nc
Twiggan sang several songs very sweet
ly.
Judge Bliss related the famous charge
OF General Pickett's at Gettysburg. Sew
eral other veterans made short addresses.
A collation. was served by the ladies OF
the Relief Corps.
WITH THE SOCIETIES.
Reliance Lodge, Order OF Odd Fellows,
met last night In Odd Fellows hall and
transacted routine business.
Netop Council, American Mechanics
met last night but nothing out OF the or
dinnry routine of business was accom-
plished
Howard Lodge. Knights of Pythias
meets tonight
The Thomas r. Salisbury. Camp Sons Of
Veterans, will meet tonight In Grand
Army hall
The Canonicus Rowing club meets to-
night In the Maple avenue club rooms
Riverside.
PRIME OF PRESTON"
James Kirkby, familiarly known at the
Byrne's club as the Prime of Preston"
took an unusually long walk yesterday
afternoon for a man in his condition
With the aid of his cane he got as far
as wilkesbarre Pier and visited the
Spanish coal tramp. the Jupiter" which
started TO unload at O'Clock. She has
large cargo, something over 1000 tons
ECHOES FROM THE LATE TOWN
MEETING.
One Of the heading members OF the Cfti-
zens' club states that the club did not
expect to carry its point at the town
meeting. but desired to sound public
opinion
The sounding OF public opinion is rather
an expansive pasttme. II cost the town
A little over $50 and several OF the citizens
who attended the meeting lost their days
pay.
one of the good results secured. how
ever. was an extra holiday for the Phil
Iipsdale employees.
TID-BITs
Health officer williams reports new
case OF diphtheria on Wilson avenue,
Rumford.
A prominent citizen has kindly offered
TO contribute n collection of 1& copper
pennies of various dates 10 aid the sub
fund to purchase and erect
statue OF Judge Bliss on the site now oc-
cupied by the towns flag pole He also
stated that he would add dollar extra TO
help the good cause along.
Several citizens think Il would be
cheaper way 10 get out OF the difficulty.
to purchase and distribute portraits
smong the towns people In commefnora-
tor OF the late politically deceased.
Hon. Augustus Cunningham 10 doing
excellent work in the "Tenderloin" dis
trict For many years Water street has
been a most miserable thoroughfare hard
ly deserving the name OF street. The
cutters have been repaired. the road flled
In. and now Il is in fairly respectable
shape.
GENERAL MENTION.
Catherine s. German OF Second street
forfeited the liquor secured I'm the recent
raid upon her house.
Officer West II stlll of duty. Officer
Clements taking his place.
The police are displaying great deal
of activity and the hat is going TO drop
somewhere.
The Imperial and Ivy Social clubs meet
tonight.
An anecdote was related to the News
reporter this morning which seemed good
enough for print.
During the smallpox scare OF last sum-
mer the town hearse came into reduisi-
lion but instead OF the hearse an ex-
press wagon was used Inquiry elected
he fact that four setting g-hens occupied
The hearse and II was not deemed ad-
yisable TO disturb them.
The First Universal.st church holds
an entertainment March 18th.
The Imperial Social club dance will be
held May 9Th.
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