The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-06
Crompton Fire Department Csle-
bratss Victory at Bristol
Muster by a Parade and
Speech Making. Six Pdn-
cip|s BaptIsls Continue Their
Conference in KnOIty Oak
Church

The members OF the Crompton fire de-
partment were so overjoyed over their
victory in the reel race al Bristol on
Labor day that they turned out IN force
again last evening and had street pa
rade, headed by the Crompton drum corps.
The procession was formed at the hose
house and proceeded up the hill TO the
school house. thence back along Main
street TO Centreville bridge, where the
line counter marched back 10 the fire sta
tions.
The nre fghters were Joined by a large
crowd Of enthusiastic residents. who
helped them 10 celebrate. When the fire.
men arrived at the hose house they went
UP in the hall where interesting speeches
were made by the chief, Harry Marsh
and the members The Crompton boys are
not so high-toned as the River Point
boys, who will celebrate their 2d prize
victory this evening by large street pa
rade, which II Is said will be headed
by local band.
SIX PRINCIPLE BAPTISTS.
Yesterday was the opening Of the two.
hundred and thirty-sixth conference OF
the Slx-Prnciple Baptsts OF Rhode
Island. The conference is being held at
the Knotty Oak church at Anthony, and
Is well attended by Baptsts from every
city and village in the state. Today's con-
manner:
Morning-s:OO. devotional, leader. Broth
er Charles Mitchell; HOO sermon, Rev.
Warren Dawley; 1900 noon recess.
Afternoon-l:0o, praise service. leader
Rev. j. n. Salisbury; $780, devotional,
leader. Brother +. b. Scribner; 300, SER
mon Rev. T; J. Caterer.
Evening-7;Oo, praise service, leader,
Rev. +. ]. Caterer: 1880. service, in charge
of Rev. ID. l.. Bennett.
HIGH KICKAPOOS MEET.
The High Kickapoos. a society recently
formed In Centrevelle. held their first
meeting last evening at the residence OF
w. X. Buehr OF Warwick avenue. The
evening was enjoyable passed in a general
social way. During the evening several
selections were rendered by the clubs or
chestra. and light luncheon was served
during an intermission which lasted about
q half hour. The club viii hold meet
ings weekly during the fall and winter
months. Each meeting Is to be held at
the residence OF some member.
Last evening at the residence OF Mrs.
Clarence L. Howard OF Warwick avenue,
Centreville. an enjoyable party was given.
The affair under the direction or
Miss Lela Howard upon her return from
her vacation and about a score of guests
were present. Tho evening was pleasant
ly passed by the older people as well as
the young folks and for nearly three hours
ell had a merry time. light luncheon
was served. II was nearing the morning
hours when the guests departed all wish
ing their hostess many long ana happy
years of life.
NEW SUPERINTENDENT ARRIVES.
Harry X Drew. who is 20 take charge
OF the B b. and X. knights mills al
Arctic and River Point. arrived In the
valley yesterday Although Mr.. Drew
will not fake charge until Monday he In
spected the mill this morning and met
the overseers. Mr.. Drew came 10 the val
ley from the South. whore he has had
"a - r.. ~
fore going South he was employed at
woonsocket The position in the valley
was filed by Arthur +. Brackett Of Arc
tic for a period OF over 20 years and IL
Ir. Drew wins the good side OF his help.
as did Mr.. Bracket, no doubt that he will
be wished to stay for long period.
CARNIVAL COMMITTEE.
Last evening in the Hines building at
Phenix the last meeting OF the carnival
committee was held. The reports OF all
subcommittee were heard. II was voted
10 have the tickets distributed to the
guests OF the committee and arrange
ments for reception were made. 1t was
also decided to extend. invitations to a
few more guests.
NOTES.
Miss Estella Smith OF Foxboro. Mass,
has returned 10 her home after spending
few days vacation with relatives in
Natick
The funeral OF the S-months-old son of
Timothy Harrington of Natick was held
from his parents home al o'clock yes
terday afternoon.
Leo council Knights OF Columbus. No.
III, OF Natick, held routine business
meeting last evening
The Red Men OF Natick will hold a
special meeting this evening
Clarence Main OF Natick has returned
from Stonington, Conn. where he has
=apent-his- summer Vacation.
Michael Smith OF River Point. who has
been critically Ill, Is reported as convas-
cling
William Mellen OF Providence visited
yesterday as the guest Of Mr. and Mrs.
George Fraser OF Centrevile.