The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-13

sood will presented him with a handsome
diamond pin The presentation was made
by Michael J. German. who spoke OF the
pleasant relations which had always
existed between the agents and Mr.. Ben
nett and the desire 10 give tangible evil
dence OF the kindly consideration which
had always bees shown them In fitting
words Superintendent Bennett acknowl-
edged the remembrance and referred 20
the hearty cooperation which had always
been extended 20 him during his term OF
office I'm this city
For 20 years Mr.. Bennett has been en-
gagged In the insurance business and ne
has been In charge OF the Pawtucket dis
trict for the past IL years Previous TO
! coming here he held important positions
with the John Hancock company at
Lowell and Haverhill
The promotion OF Superintendent Ben
nett TO the Providence office brings him
10 much more important field of labor
ana I'm his new place he will have the
best wishes OF a wide circle OF friends
His successor in Pawtucket will be Alfred
Green OF Chicago, who will enter upon his
duties here next Monday.
James III. Moulton was installed as
regent OF Pawtucket council. Royal Ar
canum, last evening
AT special session OF the district court
Charles Il. Howe was fined s. and costs by
Clerk Mcdonald
The timely discovery Of fire In the store
on the ground floor OF the Benedict house
prevented what might have been a dis
astrous blaze at Las this morning A
young man discovered fire I'm the store OF
the Alaska Fur company and an alarm
was sounded from box "a by Patrolma n
Lennon. on the arrival OF the DEPART
ment the blaze was quickly extnguished
The damage will be limited 10 the stock
I'm the store
The Benedict house is wooden struc-
ture and last night had between 20 and
80 guests II is run by Bell & Gay
The installation of officers OF Cant A
h. Tllton Camp $. Of v, which was
scheduled for last night was postponed
until the 18th inst, owing To the illness Of
Commander John T.. Whipple
A young man was detained at the po-
lice station yesterday on a charge of haV-
Ing ritfed the money drawer I'm the Of
hce of Comstock & Co on Smithiels ave-
nue and taking therefrom 500. The office
was entered sometime Wednesday nighr.
The Flintlock and Powderhorn chapter,
ID a. r., has recently elected delegates 10
the National convention at Washington
which each year. i'm the month OF Nav Is
OF great interest 10 the Daughters OF the
Revolution throughout the country. The
a
chase, and as alternate the vice regent
Mrs. Lellan J. Tuck; second delegate
Mrs. stephen +. Fisk; alternates. Mrs. L.
c. Dana and Miss Ella f. Mason.
Mrs Frederick S. Almy read a very en-
tertaining paper on "Untrodden Bypaths
in Cape Breton Island" at the supper and
entertainment held by the Woman's Aux
iliary 10 St. Pauls church.
Harmony Lodge. No. 42l, Sons of St
George held It's regular meeting last even-
ing in st. Georges han, with President
Samuel S Odrid in the chair The COM
mittee In charge Of the observance of the
eighth anniversary, on next Wednesday
evening, reported all arrangements COM
pleted. The affair will be held in St
Jeanne de Baptlste hall, Harrison street,
and there will be an entertainment follow
ed by dancing
This evening will be gala occasion 70
the members OF Haskell council. No. 1875.
Royal Arcanum, and it's friends. The
council Will be officially visited by Grand
Regent Thomas X. Spencer and board OF
grand officers, and the council has laid it's
plans to make the occasion one to be en-
joyed. A banquet will be served in Hutch
ison hall a. clock. and Haskell council
will maintain it's reputation as a royal en-
tertainuer.