The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
Arthur y. Dyson and Bertha Th(mp-
son We're Married Last Night.
Alpha Lodge Held Successful Social.
Items Of Local interest.
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avenue. Telephone I2-2E East Providence.

Last night there was a very pretty home
wedding at the residence OF Horace X.
Thompkins. So Walnut street. The con-
tracing parties were Arnold II. Dryson.
of Washington, ID. c.. and Miss Bertha
Thompkins. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. c. w. Rigler OF the Second Bap-
tist church I'm the presence OF about 100
of the friends and relatives Of the happy
couple.
The parlor, In which the ceremony was
performed. was handsomely decorated
with palms and cut flowers.
The bride wore a costume OF white
mousselin de sole with white satin trim
mings. and carried big bouquet of bride
roses. Miss Mamie Socum offcated as
maid OF honor She wore pink mousselin
de sole, with white satin trimmings and
carried white pinks.
The ceremony was performed at z
o'clock, Charles Manchester of Providence
officiating as beet man. A reception was
held from to 10. during which time the
newly welded couple received the con-
gratula tons of their many friends and
tea was served.
There were many valuable presents. in
>cludng silverware, cut glass and several
handsome oil paintings. After the re-
ception Mr.. and Mrs. Dryson left amid
a shower of rice, for Washington. where
they will reside after spending their
honeymoon In New York and Phladel-
phia.
BASKET SOCIAL.
A basket social was given In Odd Fell
lows hall last night by Loyal Alpha lodge,
l. O. O. r. NJ. T.. and the affair
was a pronounced success. both from n
social And n fianancial standpoint. Long
before the appointed hour for the opening
of the social there was goodly number
OF people present and by the time the
dancing commenced the floor was filed
with men and women.
Music was furnished by ffill's Ideal or
chestra and until late hour dancing
was enjoyed. A prize waltz was one OF
the features OF the evening. The win
ners were Mrs. Charles Morrell and
Joseph Barrett.
One very pleasant feature of the oc-
casion was the presentation of Past
Provincial Grand Master Worrall of
past grand's emblem to Past Grand Olin.
Mr. Olin acknowledged the compliment In
a neat little speech in which he said that
he was more than pleased at the regard
OF which the emblem was a testimonial
and that he should always value II, not
for it's INTRINSIC value. but as a pleasing
memento OF the brothers of the lodge.
During the intermission ice cream was
served free 10 those present by the COM
mttee The committee I'm cnarge Of the
affair consisted of Joseph West, chair
man: James Kirkley, secretary: Peter
Merry. treasurer; Leo Schaeffer, Charles
Olin and John Bowl
HAD A RAZOR.
Yesterday afternoon officer Taggart
arrested a man for drunkenness. When
searched at the Central station 1t was
found that he had a razor upon his per-
son and this morning he was arraigned
on charge of carrying concealed
weapon He pleaded guilty and was fined
$40 and costs. the minimum fine allowed.
He gave his name as George Taylor.
THE SOCIETIES.
Howard Lodge, X. OF p. held an in
teresting meeting last night. Five candi-
dates were initiated In the third degree
and interesting remarks were made by
a number OF visitors.
A meeting of the Imperial club was
held last night in Pierre's hall
The Ivy Social club met In their rooms
on Warren avenue last night.
WHO WILL 1T BE.
There is considerable discussion as TO
who will succeed to the superintendency
of the Watchemoket Fire district. made
vacant by the death Of Orland Frecborn.
There are several candidates in the field.
II seems likely that Hon. A. n. Sun-
ningham will be chosen as he is con-
siJered by many the logical man for the
place, as he has for number OF years
been the chairman OF the executive board
and Is familiar with the business of the
district.
IL Is reported that there are as many
as seven or eight candidates for the posi-
ton and out OF the bunch II h hard TO
pick the winner. and some dark horse"
may get the position.
LADIES AID SOCIETY BAZAAR
Last night there was a very successful
opcning Of the bazaar OF the Ladies' Aid
society cf the Haven NJ. y. church at
the town hall. An excellent musical pro-
gram was rendered by the Temple Banjo,
Ma ndolin and Guitar club during the
evening The hall was very prettily
decorated and around the sides were ar
rayed the booths, very prettiy gotten
up with bunting of various colors.
There was a booth for every day in
the week where utilities appropriate to
each day were exposed for sale. In the
centre Of the hall was a play day booth.
where toys and knick knacks for the
children were sold. In one corner was
THE house that jack built" In charge
81 Mrs. Edward Moulton. and near IL
was a bedding table. loaded down with
bed clothing. Those In charge OF the
various booths were as follows:
Monday Mrs. Della r. Hidden. Mrs.
Bdwin Peck. Mrs. E II. Allen and Mrs.
John waldron.
Tuesday-Mrs O. ~ Chubbuck. Mrs.
a. : Johnson. Mrs. &. G. Phillips and
Mrs. s. Landgraft
wednesday Mrs. ~. r. Allison. Mrs.
Ida Chase. Mrs. j., v. Blake and Mrs.
W Y. Gilmore.
Thursday Mrs Edgar Johnson Mrs.