The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-15

OlneyYlue branch or the fToNldehce
News at Henernan's New Store. 10
Hartford avenue. Telephone 40--West.
Mr. Alexander Menzies who for many
years had been in the employ OF the J..
H. Meyer company on Hartford avenue.
and Miss Alice Love were united in mar
riage 10y the Rev. Fr Sullivan az the
parochial residence OF the Church OF the
Blessed Sacrament yesterday afternoon.
Miss Nellie Love. a sister OF the bride.
was the bridesmaid, and James Menzies,
q brother OF the groom, the best man.
After the ceremony a reception and we'd
ding dance was held at the home Of the
brides parents at 1851 Gladstone ave
nue.. where the many handsome presents
20 the happy couple were seen.
Mr. Menzies IL one OF the well-known
team OF buck and wing dancers.
Alexander Menzies, Thomas James and
James Menzies. which have for a number
OF years contributed their services gra-
tuitously 20 all church and charitable
organizations when they have held public
entertainments.
Upon their return from their wedding
tour they will take up their residence In
q costly furnished cottage on Putnam
street.
TOLD OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Capt Patstone, late Philippines con-
stabulary gave lecture, or at least
talk. 10 the members OF Manufacturers
lodge OF odd Fellows ia their hall on
Plainfield street last evening which was
very interesting. especially 20 the many
ladies Capt. Patstone exhibited col
lection OF weapons. clothing, etc. ma
ne brought from the philippines but
what most interested the ladies was the
cloth and garments used by me natives
OF those far distant Islands.
He showed them what the natives call
N burial cloth. which was presented 70
him by an admirer In that country lie
told OF their manners and customs
The malo portion OF the large audience
were particularly interested In the display
OF warlike weapons The affair was
under the auspices OF the social com
mh htse.
Mr.. Henry watkins. the weil-known
checker expert. who was taken 10 ,hc
Rhode Island hospital some time ago Tor
whom his friends did not think there was
any chance OF recovery. has returned 10
his homo 81 Plainneld street. and his con-
aition IS such that his many friends eN-
pect 10 see him out In few days
Mr.. watkins speaks in the highest terms
OF the hospital especially OF the nurses,
end saws that Providence does not iui'y
appreciate the institution
WAS a CHURCH WORKER
The funeral OF Edward C., son or Ne
hemiah r and Cora L. Brown VIII pe
from the plaintiff street Baptist church
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock lie Was
one OF the most earnest workers or that
hut
been a member for number OF years.
He was president OF the local branch or
the christian Endeavor society and was
prominent In all branches or church
work IN which the younger element was
connected
GENERAL MENTION.
Hope Council. knights OF Columbus
held a very pleasing entertainment I'm
Irons hall last evening Among those
who took part In the program were the
Misses Madge Hart and Margaret Ma
honey Messrs Thomas Rehan, William
smith Frank Buchard Ernest Reuther,
T. r Muriy T. j Hart and David Ma
thensea The attendance was large and
apprec'atlve.
The board Of directors OF the ProN-
denca Amateur Baseball league has al
ready made plans that warrant them 10
say that Olneyville will have the best ball
teams ever assembled here.
They also claim the most pleasing feat
IRE OF all is that they will not be obliged
20 go out OF Olneyville 70. talent.
The Chaffee street police station is still
without heat. but IL is expected that the
boiler will be connected during the day.
The two men arrested for drunkenness
last evening were sent 10 the Central
station as the officers at the station
needed all the blankets and overcoates TO
keep themselves from freezing
An outhouse I'm the rear OF 9e Ophelia
street was set on fire by two men who
were under the influence of liquor yester-
dsy afternoon. The fire was put out be-
fore any damage was done. The property
is owned by James Redfern of IS Eliza
street
n is this evening instead OF last as was
stated in this column that John r. Bowen
OF the city engineers department win
show how Olneyvile would be benefited
by cross town line Of electrics
Mr. william Foley. the musical director
OF the ola Homestead club entertained
the club I'm its parlors on Plainheld street
last evening with graphaphone concert
Mr. Edward A Poor OF ~ Jewel street
notified the police at the Chaffe street
station last evening that two bundles Of
shingles had been stolen from him
Court Olneyville Foresters OF America
will have an open meeting In springer's =
hall tomorrow evening.
There was no degree work at the meet
ing ~ Perseverance Lodge, knights OF
Pythias last evening