The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-12

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nature we have the continuous change
OF ocean spray. and Alpine cloud, and
bounteous rain. the bursting torrents of
spring and the fathomless depths or the
sea. but not even a drop OF water Is ever
lost.
1T cannot be. therefore. that personal
identity, the only really valuable thing
i'm life. il cannot be that the special
spiritual composition of any loved one or
ours. will be lost or made incapable OF
recognition in the world that Is 10 come
The Rhode Island Citizens Historical
association bad exercises az Roger VIII
liams park. near the Williams cottage, AT
4:30 In the afternoon. The program con-
sisted OF addresses by Hon. Thomas W.
Bicknell and Councilman Menry c. II.
Rawson. and an original poem by Mrs.
Levi r. Darling, and the trees were dedi-
Gated 10 George w. Danielson. Reuben A.
Guild IL. r., Charles Il. Carpenter and
William Francis Hammond
The Historical society also had eXer-
Cses.
OL.NEYVIILE EXERCISES.
The pupils OF the Putnam street school
planted two oak trees in the yard Of the
sCnool yesterday afternoon, there being
large number OF the parents OF the schol-
ars present 10 witness the pleasing cere-
mony. Mr. Andrew Costello. who has been
janitor OF the school for nearly 30 years
presented the scholars with a magnolia
tree and this was planted with due cere-
mony.
School Committeeman J. O. San Souci
made an interesting address. The affair
was under the supervision of the princi-
pal, Miss Allen.
BIG DAY AT PAwTUXET
Along the line OF IT'S village improve
ment work the PawtuXet Old Home asso-
citation had a big Arbor Day celebration
this morning al II o'clock I'm front OF the
church and carried on a tree planting in
different parts OF the village about % In
all being planted counting those put in by
the schools.
When the school exercises wert over
the pupils Of the Edgewood and the two
Pawtuxet schools and people OF both
villages assembled on the grass plot I'm
front of the Baptist church on Broad
street, where the purposes OF the day and
of the association were outlined by
Luther ID. Burlngame, secretary Of the
association. and Rev. Thomas r.. Bartlett
Of the executive board both President w
f. Longfellow and Vice President William
NJ. Lee being unable 10 be present. al
though greatly interested in the exercises.
After the devotional exercises an ap-
propriate song was sung, Frank w. Sea
bury OF the Atlantic avenue school acting
as musical director.
Mr. Burllngame introduced Lieut.. Gov.
Frederick III. Jackson as the speaker OF
the day.
After expressing his pleasure at being
able TO participate I'm an exercise OF this
character Lieut. Gov. Jackson warmly
Fs.tt Of
the surroundings which the people OF
Pawtuxet had taken up.
The homes make up the villages and
towns. which I'm turn constitute the state.
and TO beautify and improve the former
must have its effect upon the state rs
whole. one cannot improve the APP
pearance OF a place in ordinary conditions
without also having good effect upon
its morals. and this is a good way for
Pawtuxet 10 begin. he intimated
There is no question but that such
moves as these are in the right direction
and are worthy of hearty support of All
public-spirited people and deserving of
emulation by other places
SPOKE OF STATE AFFAIRS.
Lieut.. Gov. Jackson also felt impelled.
to mention the work Of the legislature.
with which he has been actively CON
nected. and spoke OF some helpful legisla-
tion which had been passed
He expressed his dsapproval OF the per-
sons who besmirched the fair name OF
the state and unheitatingly expressed as
his conviction that In Rhode Island we
have a pretty good state 10 live in.
The representative Of the states re-
marks were received with appreciation and
after singing marching song all present
united I'm singing two stanZas OF America.
The assemblage then proceeded to the
planting OF the trees, the holes having
been dug hy Mr.. Connollys men and part
ly filed with loan.
The children assisted IN filing the holes
and planting trees and Mr.. Seabury COM
pleted the ceremony by repeatl ng such
magic words as MAY you leaves give
shade and your branches protection"
Most OF the new trees on Broad street
are protected by wire guards and all will
be In time.
THE TREE PLANTERS.
Among those who assisted in the planting
by contributing trees 10 be placed in front
OF their own places were. Miss Betsey
Williams. Broad street Miss Minnie TIL
linghast. Miss May Bowen. Luther D.
Burlingame. the Pawtuxet Baptist church,
Frank Tucker William Westcott, Miss
Huldah sheldon, Walter f. Watson, Mr.
VIM. Cam and stephen Shepard Of Allan
tic avenue.
The Atlantic avenue school placed
Norway maple on Atlantic avenue with
appropriate exercises, after each room
had its exercises. the singing being a
feature.
At the Commercial Street school the
pupils also gave a pleasing exercise
under the direction OF Miss Hattie c.
Holt.
Rev. c. A Denaeld delivered the prin-
cipal address. which was a dedication
OF the Norway Maple on Commercial
street, to the late philips Brooks. Other
features were march by school, devo-
tional exercises. song OF welcome, address
OF welcome Esther Nickery; Spring
Mildred Lee; exercise, Welcome TO
Birds" grades and g. solo, Choosing
the Tree" Barbara Watson; recitation,
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