The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-26
Enjoyable Masquerade Ball by
Members Of St. luk0's Glass.
Manton Men Want Free De-
livery Soon. Lost Pocketbook.
Olneyville branch OF the Providence
News at Heffernans News Store. ID
Hartford avenue. Telephone p-West

ST. Lukes class OF the Church Of Mes
siah held their annual masquerade ball
In Mechanics hall on Plainneld street
Tuesday evening. which was like all that
preceded them--a most enjoyable affair.
This is one OF the most select social func-
tions given IN this part OF the city for
none is allowed 20 take part unless BY In
vication IL IL managed by the male mem
bers of the class and is complimentary
TO those who are invited. There were
many UNIQUE costumes. the prize winners
being Miss Grace Watson and Mr.. Err
nest Mood
The grand march was led by Mr.. Wood
and Miss Grace Farnell, who were fol-
lowed by sufficient number OF couples
TO hll the hall. William Middleton fur
nished no end of amusement with the
character OF a policeman. and was the life
OF the party, until l0:30. when all un-
masked. The whole was under the super
vision OF Walter = Bailou. and excellent
music was furnished by Dunn's orches-
ira.
A GREAT GAME.
Although up against big odds. The
Roosevelt Alumni football team went
down with true Roosevelt spirit. being
defea ted Thanksgiving day by the strong
Messer Alumni team by the score OF 10
10 0, Roosevelt put up "A grand game from
the start, being handicapped by the loss
OF Seigel and Bates. who were unable TO
appear. A large attendance witnessed
one Of the most interesting and cleanly
fought games ever seen In this section.
WANT FREE DELIVERY.
compact part OF Manton have applied for
a free delivery postol service, and the in
dications are that they will get IL. The
movement Is headed by Mr.. George Cox
who began Yesterday morning. and by
noontime had more than 100 names. which
includes all OF the leading business men
OF this thriving suburb. At the present
time the village has a postoffice. but this
does by no means give them the service
needed. Should the project meet with the
approval OF the postal authorities. Il will
mean one or more additional carriers for
the Olneyville office. from which the mail
from that section will be distributed Ii
is possible that the office at Mauton Will
be removed 10 some other settlement in
the town OF Johnston.
GENERAL MENTION.
Willie Riley was the only name upon
the slate at the Chafree street police sta
ton this morning. Willie who Is we'll
known on Beer Hill" is by no means
desperate character. and all that he Is
charged with IL drunkenness and in the
police court this morning ne pleaded
not guilty TO that charge
John Francis, son OF John j. and
Margaret Mccall. died at his home. 4s
Yale avenue yesterday. He was about
u years old and was a very popular
young MANI His funeral Will be held to-
morrow at i.30 O'Clock
The funeral OF Rosanna. daughter OF
Catherine and the late Patrick O'Connor. |
was held at the home OF her mother sSs |
Valley street. this morning Her remains
were taken 10 Woonsocket for interment |
Mr.. and Mrs. James Halloran. who have |
been the guests OF Mrs. HalIoran's aunt.
Mrs. Ann Conway. on Willow street, re- |
turned to their home at Middletown. |
Conn. today.
Patrolman Connerton found a peddler's
badge on Valley street yesterday which |
was called for by the owner. Harry Perl |
man. of Ss Bowdoin street
sarah A, wife OF John Entwistle and
daughter Of the late William and Mary 4
Ioomis, died at her residence i'm Johnston |
Mr.. Frank Braney. student at the
Holy Cross college. who came home TO
spend Thanksgiving with his parents. re-
turned 10 the college last evening.
Patrolman Hannah OF the Chaffee street
station Is enjoying his vacation
Albert Neidzwski OF Weeks street re-
ported to the police last evening that he
lost his pocketbook containing A7
The Robert Emmett Literary association
will meet in its parlors on Broadway to-
morrow afternoon.
Communion service for children will he
held In the chapel OF st Msry's church
tomorrow morning at s o'clock