The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
PAWTUXET VALLEY
A. F. Bracket Resigns Maple
Root CIambake.. Other Notes
Of Interest

Arthur F Bracket, for the past is years
superintendent OF the Royal. Valley
Queen and Arctic mills. owned by the Is.
H. and X Knight. has rendered his res
ignation, the same 20 take effect about
the frst OF next month. Mr.. Bracket
gives as the reason OF his resignation. a
desire on his part. for a vacation. To
better enjoy this. he intends 20 very short
ly remove from the valley TO a suburb OF
Providence. where he will spend a year
In idleness. After that time. he claims
ne has made no plans. Mr.. Bracket came
10 the valley 20 years ago, first as super
intendent OF the Knights mill at River
Point, the concern az that time just hav-
Ing acquired the property there. For two
years he remained there and then took
charge OF the Arctic mill a mill larger
than either OF the two at River Point.
Sixteen years ago he was made superin-
tendent OF the three and had since that
time successfully managed the three. Mr..
Bracket Is one of the most practical mill
men In this section and his loss will be
keenly felt. Mr. Bracket also had a large
circle OF acquaintances throughout the
valley, who are profuse In their express
sons OF regret. that he is 10 leave here
still he considers the rest needed as he
has not enjoyed a vacation during the 20
years OF his work here, and will proceed
forthwith to enjoy IT,
MAPLE ROOT CLAMBAKE.
Hundreds gathered yesterday at the an
nual clambake. held In the grove near
the Maple Root church, two miles south
OF Washington. The crowd gathered de-
spite the threatening weather In the
morning. for 10 miss the bake at Maple
Root, Is an offence, that would be re-
GREETED by the regulars. until time for the
next one. Therefore the crowds began TO
arrive on the grounds early. all kinds OF
equippages being pressed into service to
help the populace there Large vans were
run from Washington. two barges left
Phenix. while numerous automobiles and
private carriages carried many more 10
the grounds
IL was afternoon that the first table
was ready 10 be occupied. although
harbinger Of the good things TO come
was quafted about through the grove
from the steaming claim broilers 10 the
road. Not only I'm a bountiful supply OF
CLAIMS did the dinner consist but in all OF
the good things that go with such a din
ner and those who partook passed the
most favorable judgment upon all that
was set before them.
The social part of the bake is always a
feature and yesterday was no exception.
Groupes gathered during the day and
friends who had not met since the bake
a year ago met and talked things over
whole gathering was a scene OF pleasure.
Long into the afternoon the diners re-
mained, the affair then assuming the pro-
portions OF an old fashioned picnic. Early
in the evening the rigs began to carry
those who had been in attendance back
to their homes and the affair which had
been one OF the most successful in years
was considered at an end.
PHENIX BAND CONCERT.
The delightful weather last evening was
tempting and the large crowds which at
tended the regular weekly band concert
at Phenix we're well pleased with all the
conditions The Union Cornet band Of
Quidnick. under the direction OF Leader
John Powers. occupied the stand and dis
coursed pleasing program More fire
works were set off in the grove In the
rear of the parish house. several rockets
and bombs OF exceptional beauty being
among the collection The only disappolnt-
ing feature' of the concert was the sum-
marily closing Of IT, the band leaving its
place on the stand at shortly after $3.50
o'clock
WATER CARNIVAL COMMITTEE
The plans for the water carnival to be
held In Phenix on the evening OF Sept.
s, are rapidly nearing completion. Last
evening the committee had meeting ani
the reports OF the sub-committees showed
that the work in all the lines is now prac,
tically completed. II the plains do not
miscarry the event promises to be one OF
the most elaborate ever seen In the val
ley There will be nearly 800 worth OF
fireworks set Off as the concluding feature
OF the opening. Prof. Sweet, the veteran
tight rope walker will cross the river,
the American band will give a concert
and n procession OF some score OF deco
rated canoes and floats with all. tend 10
make the affair, one huge success.