The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05

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The students at the Roosevelt Street
evening school are now I'm doubt as TO
whether they will have a class supper or
not. There is no doubt. hut al. want one
but the class appears TO have among IT'S
members few whose tastes run away
beyond the greater portion of the mem
hers and these few do not seem TO be
satisfed with anything less than a grand
supper at the Trocadero or some such
place.
The majority prefer TO follow In the
footsteps OF the other classes and that IS
20 hold the class supper I'm the school
room as this is as much as they can AT
ford for as they say they 60 10 night
school for the simple reason that they
rannot afford 10 go 10 day school, and are
quite willing 20 take part I'm anything
lthat is within their means.
II is possible that the majority VIII
nule for the Roosevelt street evening
lschool is among the best In the city and
the classes as a whole are made up OF
lthe best element OF the children OF work
hng people I'm the section and the results
lof the efforts OF the teachers have been
.of a gratifying sort.
A NEW SCHEME.
The many Frenchmen, who are engaged
sn the grocery trade in this section OF the
city held conference q few days ago for
the purpose OF forming a company opera
ting store. Last evening the dealers met
in Kennedy a. Coughs hall on Manton
avenue and in the hall were many or
their customers 10 whom the plan was
proposed. The speaker OF the evening an
haf IL nl
the French grocerymen TO do business at
the present time at a profit, but by form
ing n combination there would be much
saved I'm rents and general expenses. The
plan was TO have persons take shares at
500 for which six per cent interest would
be paid In advance and all Of those who
took stock could then he able to purchase
their SUPPLIES at n much lower rate
The movement appeared TO meet with
much favor. and another meeting will be
held in a few days, when books will be
opened.
WAS A SUCCESS.
The oratorio OF the Seven Last Words
OF Christ" was given by the sanctuary
choir OF the Church Of the Blessed Sacra-
ment In that church last evening under
the direction OF Mr. Victor Hammered.
The attendance was large, and too much
praise cannot be given the young men who
took part in the program. who were AZ
Follows: Messrs Frederick Calvin, Jo-
seph Benson and Master Frank O Brien,
assisted by the full choir.
FOUND IN TIME.
A man giving his name as Frank Feely
was found helpless in an open lot near
Merino street Saturday morning. It Is
quite fortunate for Mr. Feely that he was
found when he was for the chances are
that he would have frozen TO death. He
was kindly cared for at the station and
was thawed out in season to take ride
10 the police court to answer TO the charge
of being drunk.
GENERAL MENTION.
The Henry Grafton Literary association
held a we'll attended meeting last eve
ming. when Miles A. McNamee made an
Interesting address on physical Culture
The committee who are making ar
rangements for a concert TO be held Sat
urday evening. March IL, reported prog
ress.
Mr.. Alexander Faulds returned from
New York Saturday evening, where he
met Robert West, an old companion, who
arrived I'm that city from Scotland Satur-
day morning and Is now the guest OF
Mr. Faulds and his family Mt 81 Whittier
avenue. This Is Mr.. Vests first VISIT To
this country.
Edward Robinson OF 2Sl <illingly ave-
nue. has a valuable Irish setter at his
home which followed him home from SUIT
ton street last evening The name OF
Edna Colvin is engraved on the collar.
John Stone uf Whittier avenue. who has
a wel-equlpped bowling alley at Norwich,
Conn, arrived here this morning When
he returns Mrs. Stone will accompany him
and will remain in Norwich for few
weeks
The Young Mems Social and Athletic
club is arranging for n ladies' night, TO
'be held in their rooms Wednesday eve
ming of this week
Daniel Russell OF 81 What Cheer avenue
notified the Chaffee street police station
last evening that his hen coop had heen
broken into Saturday night and two hens
and one rooster. all valued at S. were
stolen
Willow camp Modern woodmen OF
America will celebrate It's sixth ami
versary this evening I'm Guild han with
an entertainment and banquet The Of
GCerg of the higher branches OF the order
VIII he present
George Gray and John skinner
'ekinned" away from the reform school
last evening and the police OF the Chaf-
fee Street station have been requested TO
10, ate them.
john Davis. one OF the carpenters en-.
rlcyed at the Webster Avenue School
building notified the police Of the chaf-
fee street station that he suspected a fell
low craftsman OF stealing tools valued 1t
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James Murphy. who for many years
has been located at l2l Valley street. has
accepted a position at Thomas r. Doua-
hue companys. II StDT,s street
Almost every member Of the British
Veteran association who resides iu this
vicinity took part w. tho ceremonies of
g smilar association held at Central isllls
last evening
Thc social committee Of the Mantoa
club Is arranging for pig roast.
The Holy Name society connected with
81 Marys church htl1 well attended
meeting yesterday afternoon
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