The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-15
OLNEYvILLE.
Mounted Officer Discovered
H0usebr0akerS at Work.
Social Gathering. Checker Chat
ter--A Shower Of Pastry.
O~lneyville branch OF the Providence
News at Heffernan's New Store. Is
Hartford avenue. Telephone 40-West

Mounted officer Hannah of station s
saw two young men break into Mrs. Belle
Johnson's house at Ga Unit street at II
o'clock last night.
They were at work on q side window
when discovered and had reached the coli
lar when Hannah, having dismountcd,
crept into the yard.
They heard him coming. and crawling
out through a cellar window made good
their escape.
Mrs. Johnson was aroused and AN in
spection of the premises was made.
Nothing was missed.
SOCIAL GATHERING.
Master Irwin and Ernest Williams. win
sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Williams Of
b5 Judith street. returned home yesterday
from a two weeks vacation spent with
friends I'm Central Falls. Pawtucket and
Newport. The occasion was celebrated
by a pleasant gathering at their parents
home.
Among the many guests were Miss May
Jane Flynn and Miss Eliza beth ONeil,
two of the most handsome and Jolly young
women of Central Falls. one OF whom,
uhe latter 10 be particular. sincerely
NPilNib'lN D'ObnlliR 4 Shtllutf on inc
altar Of matrimony' I'm a few weeks. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Williams. the hosts
brother and wife. Of Douglas avenue. Mr..
Thomas sheridan. W. Bohins. Miss Muir
ray and a host Of the children's friends.
y splendid supper was served which
everyone seemed TO enjoy heartily. after
which a feast OF music and mirth filled
the rest Of the evening with enjoyment.
Solos were rendered ga pleasing man
ner by Misses FLYNN and Omen. Mr..
Henry Williams rendered a selection OF
popular airs on an accordion. ON which
instrument he Is an accomplished player.
Mrs. Henry Williams, who is a superb
and graceful dancer. gave IN exhibition
OF several old country dances IN splendid
style, Mr.. Thomas Sheridan entertained
with n number Of vocal and musical Sc
lections. while the hostess and Miss Merry
gave a pleasing duet OF the hosts latest
song. Dearest Lily"
The host. who had been quite an all
day, managed. with the aid " several
headache powders. To pull himself suf-
~iciently together 10 be able 10 respond To
an appeal for a toast and several recita-
tons from his own and other poems.
\ simple refreshment Of cake and wine
was served towar the closing hours OF
the night. when the company adjourned,
all declaring they had spent a most en-
Joyable evening.
NOTES.
The contcst for the Hanes gold medal
at the local club between Mr.. Charles
Topper and DR.. Brown ended in a victory
for Mr.. Upper by a score Of I'VE wins 10
three. with four games drawn.
The name OF the next player 10 meet
the present holder has not as yet been re-
ceived from Mr.. Haues
The secretary OF the club has received
from Mr.. James Mimic So TO be given In
prizes and the matter WI. Dc presented
at the next business meeting OF the club.
when "A committee VIII be appointed To
act with Mr.. Mimic in arranging details
10 govern the contest and every effort
will be made to give every menl3er weak
as well as strong players, an interest I'm
tho contests.
Mr.. Watkins. tho clubs veteran and
most highly respected member. Is once
more around and receiving conggatuld-
lions from his many friends on his re-
covery from a most serious siege of Ill
ness.
GENERAL MENTION.
4 bakers horse. driven by Ell Elmer o.
Garden street, Auburn. ran away on
Harold street yesterday afternoon. Inc
outht collided with "a tree. which over
turned the wagon. smashing the top and
scattering pies. cakes. etc. over the
street. The horse was captured later on
Delaine street.
John. better known as Jack lfHglcE.
was taken into custody last evening ON
two charges. one for stealing an ACCORDION
from a woman named Slaviu. and for
fim-hamming a short wood pcddier out
Of s..
John Hammill. well-known i'm this
vicinity. was sent 10 the Central station
this morning on a charge OF being a
vasrant.
The funeral OF Charles II. Donneily. M
old.time resident OF this place. was held
ut his late home. q Judith street, this
morning
The funeral of Henry Smith. the old
time railroad man. was at 50. Mary's
catholic church AZ 2 o'clock this morn
ing.