The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-20

The exhibition given by a class of ath-
ietes from the Young Mems Christian
union. under the supervision of Edwin
Delaport. was one that was well worth
seeing. and the large audience, many or
whom have but little conception of ath-
ietes were surprised at feats performed
by this young man.
John Daniels OF Dorchester avenue
and George Christian Of Mount Pleasant
.n muscular poses attracted much atten-
tion, as these young men gave an eXhi-
bition that has not been surpassed by any
professional on the stage. and taking into
consideration that the young men are
employed at the Valley Worsted mills on
Valley street, and are well known 1 this
vicinity. made their exhfpitioh sun
more interesting.
There was besides this acrobatic work.
parallel bars. club swinging, etc. The
work OF young colored man on the pars
was highly commended, for besides being
a powerful fellow. with his muscles well
developed he was still more graceful In
in all OF his movements.
The whole was under the supervision
OF the social committee OF the lodge
THE POLICE lNIEff EhED
John Mcveigh. some time ago started
in TO lay the foundation for fortune 10y
disposing OF LIQUOR without going through
the little formality of consulting the po-
lice commissioners. Neither did he fit
up an elegant bar room. His bar room
was In a barn. and his bar was the tall
board OF an express wagon.
Sundays were the days that the money
rolled In the fastest, but last Sunday he
served couple of customers that knock
ed the foundation OF his expectations
higher than a kite, 'and he had an inter
view with Capt. William III. Rowe, of the
Chaffee street police station, and at the
conclusion OF said interview. McVeigh
would gladly have given up the few dol
lars that he had made. could he settle
the matter men and there.
Capt. Rowe told McVeigh that the only
place to talk the matter over satisfactor-
fly TO all concerned, would be at the ses-
sion OF the Sixth district court
This morning he was bound over to the
grand jury In the sum of $1,000.
ALL READY FOR CHRISTMAS.
Judging from the display windows OF
the stores In and about the square II
would seem as II II was not necessary
for anyone TO go down town for Christ
mas presents. and a call upon the store
keepers reveals the fact that prices In
Olneyville. are quite as reasonable ae
those down town
All OF the merchants say that so far
the volume OF trade Is much larger than
last season, and with three more days
for Christmas trade. expect 10 have the
largest trade OF many years.
The morning trade is exceptionally good.
showing that many OF the wives and
mothers are taking advantage OF the
early hours, thus escaping the crowds, and
have more time TO make their selections
and are given more attention by the
clerks.
FUNERAL TOMORROW.
The funeral of Charles Halroyd, one of
the best known young men about town.
who died at the Rhode Island hospital.
Monday night will be from the Church
OF the Messiah at o'clock tomorrow. He
was OF very jovial and liberal disposi-
tion and was ever ready to lend helping
hand TO those who were unfortunate.
AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD
Owen Norton died at his home. 81 Oak
street. early this morning. Mr.. Norton
was among the best known residents OF
this place. He was for many years in
charge OF the coal and wood yard con-
Quoted by w A. n. Grant on Manton
avenue, and after Mr. Grant went out OF
business. Mr. Norton entered the employ
of Mr.. Bernard McTiernan I'm the same
capacity.
He leaves widow and an adopted
daughter. the latter being resident OF
New York city
GENERAL MENTION
The Misses May and Margaret Tiernan
were in the party that left here yesterday
for Baltimore 10 witness the ordination
OF their brother James r. Tlernan to the
priesthood.