The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-23
BRISTOL.
His gath Anniversary. y..Oamags
Done by Hall. Receptions TO
High School Glass.

Captain William II. Church today cele-
brated the Ath anniversary OF his birth at
his home on Bradford street. Relatives
from all parts OF the state and Massa-
chusetts we're present 10 extend congratu
lations and have a social chat. The cap
tain is remarkably well preserved man
and is out upon the streets every day.
visiting his many relatives and friends.
In greenhouses and flower gardens
glass was broken by hail, but not to a
great extent. during the storm Of yes
terday afternoon. number OF panes
were smashed in building Of j. B. Her
reshoff and also IN small flower shelters
of Frank Mowry on Burton street, besides
greenhouses on Ferry road. Hailstones in
falling passed through cabbage leaves
and leaves of growing beans in gardens
in Bristol quite generally. as was noticed
by the holes they left in the vegetable
leaves in their fall The size of the
hailstones was large than any that have
fallen In Bristol for years
The reception held yesterday afternoon
at the Bristol Yacht club for the Bristol
High school class OF 'o4, was rendered
the members of the class by their presi-
dent. Albert Almy Young. IT was grand
success and the entire program was fine-
ly rendered. The class was again enter
tained last evening by Miss Lillian II.
assistant In the school at her resi-
dence on High street. The principal and
other teachers were present. The evening
was spent socially and there were selec-
tlons on the piano and singing. Refresh
ments were served.
Contractor lie Clair has contracted with !
P. p. Howe, OF Philadelphia, who has a /
Inc summer residence on Metacom ave-
1ue fronting on Mount Hope bay. to build /
/ sea wall as a dividing line, which will |
extend well out into Mount Hope Bay. |
rhe contractor has commenced work with |
/ large force OF men.
Henry r. Congdon, who has a public
conveyance at the depot TO convey tran
ients. has recently purchased the three I
louselots on the corner OF Washington
nd High streets. through the real es-
ate broker. Clark H. Straight. 1t is
Understood he Is soon TO erect a dwelling
ouse and barn. and will occupy the
anne and rent his present home on an
venue off OF Mount Hope avenue
The building abutting the landing OF
he Newport Railway company at the ter
minus OF Thames street, owned by Eu-
'ene lie Clair. Is being converted into a
estaurant II is really what public travel
leeds.
1t is understood that a caterer from
Newport has offered the Newport q
Providence Railway company $1,000 for the
xclusive right OF using certain portions
Z their landings for first-class restau-
ant and that the offer has been accepted
The large schooner yacht Idler OF the
sew York Yacht club Is at anchor Off the
works with the owner and a
lumber OF guests on board
Members of the Bristol Yacht club have
cen notified that on Wednesday even-
1g the catboat Rambler was stolen from
Ferry Brothers wharf. at Newport Al
hough thorough search has been made
Or her she cannot be located. She is
wned by Benjamin Newton of that city.
he is a 2s-foot. double ender and has
centreboard. At the time OF the theft
iany articles OF value were in the cabin.
wing to the strong wind that prevailed {
hat night II was thought that people I
'ho stole tie boat would not venture out {
de. but as thorough search of Mar :
agansett bay has failed to reveal her, II
probable she put to sea-
The room in the Y M c. A., known as
he social room is shortly TO be reno
ated by "a friend" The walls are to be 8
apered and the woodwork painted. The {
'om will be furnished in oak. A window ,
at is also to be constructed. :
The next game of baseball the Bristols r
I'd Warrens will have will be played on .
lie Bristol Driving park. one week from
aturday.
Edward p. Gladdins and En-
gn NJ A. Che@man visited the asylum
lore yesterday for the purpose OF ar
lnging the rifle range OF the Bristol
avail Reserves
The many friends OF Mr.. William r.
unro. who was compelled TO give UP
3 business on account OF a long spell
sickness. will he much pleased TO learn
at he is slowly convalescing.