The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-22
BRISTOL.
A Reception at Y. N. c. A.
Hurt by Wagon--Vlsltad
Veterans at Home.

s. r.. Abbott. the new physical direc-
tor at the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation. was rendered reception on
Tuesday evening. by the association and
it's friends There WAS very large gath
ering.
The Hon II. b. mcfarland OF Wash
lngton, ID. c., commissioner OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia, was present. and
spoke at length on association matters,
speaking very encoursgingly relative 10
physical work. Secretary a. T. STRAIT
ton OF the Y. NJ. c. A, OF Pawtucket.
also spoke favorably OF gymnasium work.
Mr. Abbott addressed the meeting in
a few we'll chosen remarks, which were
listened to with marked attention. lie
spoke briefly upon matters concerning
winter work. although no plans were
completed
laws Imperial orchestra rendered
number Of selections during the evening
Mrs Benjamin NJ MacDougall presided
at the piano. and rendered several OF her
choicest selections. Miss Juliet Fish sang
a solo. which received hearty encore.
A collation. OF cake and cream was
served by committee consisting of Mrs.
A NJ Merriman, Mrs. G. II. Manchester,
Miss Evelyn c. Balche and Mrs. l.. B.
waldron. The reception was held from
to 10 o'clock. The decorations consisted
OF mage and were beautifully arranged.
BENJAMIN Sherman, who resides on
High street was knocked down yesterday
| afternoon near his home by wagon be-
longing to Joseph l.. Buftum He es-
capped very fortunately. receiving but
| few cuts and bruises.
Ballou Relief Corps Of Central Falls
| made It's annual visit to the Soldiers
| Home. Tuesday. arriving here AT II
o'clock by trolley.
Carriages were In waiting from the
| homo 10 convey them there and the party
was received by Superintendent Hall IN
| his genial and courteous manner ana no
| mains or means were spared 10 make the
visitors welcome.
They brought gifts OF various kinds
| for the veterans. which were accepted by
| them I'm a most kindly manner.
Among the visitors were three youns
ladies. who furnished mirth in the way OF
dancing and singing. which was greatly
| enioyed by tho Vets. luncheon was
| served and the VISITORS leIt ior theH "Vih'
at $40 o'clock.
Margaret Clarke. daughter of Mr.. anC
Mrs. Edward Clarke was given sur
prise visit Tuesday evening at her hoin'
on Hlrh street, by about - or her Noun'
friends. The evening was passed In th
enjoyment OF games Retreshrneh's "eI
served.
Yesterday Howard Manchester. son
Mr. and Mrs. G. RI Manchester, returne'
20 Manlius. n. Y, where he Is stu
dent I'm q military school.
Miss Florence Archer and MISS kath
7 crime Tucker, both memt ers or the Bris
tol Golf club. have entered the women
state championship golf tournahch,
which takes place at the Agawam Go
club. commencing Oct. T.
MIR. and Mrs. John a. HerreshoH lei
Rristol Yesterday forenoon on thel
, steam yacht Eugenia for a week cruls'
Amona the invited guests are MISS Mar
Harrison Miss Claudia Tucker, Mis-
katherine Tucker, and Mrs. Harriet 1
} | Wolf After visiting New YORK, the part
! viii take trip up the Hudson.
: the brigantlne-riggod steam ya'I
RaracoutA. owned by James NJ Garlaf
: Of New York, arrived here last eNehu
4 from a cruise from the eastward.
The outlook for lively campaign ne,
! is very encouraging, as there - no uou
. nu, what a number OF candidates y
= iert.lntive honors will be In the Hello i'
/ ,ha lower branch. The Independent par
,nt.nds putting into the field We
, i,novn renresentative man, II Is sald'