The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-23
PAWTUXET.

II was a busy night In the village last
evening. partly in consequence OF its
being washingtons birthday and partly
because OF the regular routine OF social
functions.
Trinity chapel was the scene Of a Wash
ington social under the auspices OF Delta
circle. Kings Daughters. and very
pleasant evening was spent The Slated
blinds Of the chapel were partly concealed
by heavy draperies and the room fitted
up with fashioned furniture and bric-
a-brac. An antique white mantel was
placed in one corner of the room and
pictures OF George and Martha Washing
ton had a prominent place on the walls.
The members Of the church and n num-
Der OF guests from the older members Of
the Sunday school appeared in costumes
OF the period. games and recitations being
enjoyed
Tea was poured at one Of the small
tables by Bertha Bloomer and Amy Corp,
chocolate by Sadie Brewster and Beatrice
Baker and lemonade was esrved by Sadie
Sanders and Bertha Remington.
The time passed very pleasantly and
much Of the success Of the affair Is due
10 the efforts OF the committee OF which
Miss Jane Bloomer was chairman.
VISITED BAND FAIR
The fair OF the fire King band was
very we'll attended last night. there being
several visiting organiza tions.
The first 10 arrive were the Ladies' Aid
society OF the Baptist church and the
ladies' auxiliary Of the Volunteer Fire
company They were escorted In and
warmly welcomed by Chairrnen Peter ].
Of the aid society, and Mrs. Edward WI
liams Of the auxiliary responded briefly,
expressing their satisfaction AT being able
to attend the bazaar OF the band OF which
the village Is really proud.
They were made at home and invited
10 partake OF refreshments and the band
went out and escorted the Volunteer Fire
Co, No. /, into the hall and the iremen
were also cordially made at home By
Chairman Cooke. who Is also drill master
Of the company.
The orchestra was In attendance and
dancing was occasionally INDUCED I'm
when the crowd on the floor was sep
arated enough TO permit The living
picture" exhibit and it's "barkers" was
an interesting feature OF the affair.
GRAND VISITATION.
Grand Regent Thomas Spencer and suite
visited Choppequonsett council 1918, Royal
Arcsnum last night and there was a pub
rc installation OF officers that was very
well attended by large number of the
fair sex as we'll as by men not affiliated
with the order The grand regent grand
o-Stor. grand chaplain and grand guide
Of the order in this state all made inter-
esting addresses and there was a pleasing
social and entertainment
/. Harry Wood gave some Of his charac-
teristIc sketches and songs and c. w.
Clssod appeared In funny monologues.
Mr.. Carter Of Pawtucket. an expert BAN
toist also added much to the enjoyment
OF the occasion.
Ice cream and cake was served at the
conclusion and all voted the affair a very
pleasant one which reflected great credit
uIor the committee in charge.
OTHER ITEMS
Fred r. Johnson OF this village was
somewhat surprised last night by the ar
rival OF a party OF young people from
Providence whom he met during his re-
cent visit 10 the east side OF the city, at
his home al the corner OF Sheldon and
Spring streets.
The guests were made 10 feel at home
and spent very pleasant evening in liter
ary games and In more exhilarating
sport The attractions OF the Ice covered
hill and a large double runner was the
magnet that drew the attention OF at
least part of the guests for a time
The committee in charge OF the visit
cc cmprised Misses Helen Drew. Gertrude
Clark, Alma Johnson and Leone Howat
son
Tonight tho regular mid-week service
at the Baptist church will be held