The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-31

tionary Engineers. No. ?. met last even
ing in their rooms in Cottrell block This
was the last OF the summer meetings.
During the hot weather there has been
little business and the attendance has
been slight. as II was last evening, but
commencing with the September meetings
the association will again hold the regu-
lar literary entertainments and II Is then
expected that the members will attend in
good numbers.
The association has always been very
active and during the winter months the
lectures on subjects OF interest 10 the en-
gineers, which are always arranged by
the entertainment committee, bring good
numbers TO the meetings.
The national convention occurs I'm Phila-
delphia during the second week i'm Sep
tember and considerable interest is being
manifested In the affair by the local or
ganization. Last evening President VIII
liam McCauley and Vice President Albert
II. Keene were elected delegates TO this
convention. on Sunday. Sept. 9. the Provi-
dence association will hold an annual out
ing at Seaconnet Point and quite a num-
ber OF the local body are expecting to at
tend
One application for membership was re-
ceived and acted upon favorably and 9TH
sr routine business was transacted.
ELECTED DELEGATE.
The regular meeting OF the mulespin-
ners was held last evening with George
Cherry In the chair. A communication was
received from the state federation OF la
Dor In regard TO the coming national con-
vention which takes place in Boston on
Sept. l3 Secretary John Conroy was elect
ed delegate 10 the convention. A letter
from the carriage and wagon workers OF
North America was read thanking the
union for aid given I'm their recent trouble,
The members will take part in the parade
Monday and will partake OF a collation. in
the rooms afterwards.
LATHERs MEET.
Lathers' Union, No. l59. met last even
ing In Labor Temple. Edward G. Kagan
was elected president to take the place Of
+. Edward Sylvestre who has moved 10
White Plains. ~ Y. other business OF a
routine nature was transacted
HOSPITAL RECEIVES GIFT.
20 the Twin City haspital for
years use OF a bed in that institu-
tion by Pawtucket Lodge. No. 92O.
b p. o. E. Gifts OF this kind are much
appreciated by the hospital authorities.
At the lodge meeting on Friday even
Ing OF next week the members will pre-
sent 10 DR.. Thomas VI. Murphy a past
exalted rulers jewel. and a report will
be received from the committee on the
reception to Mayor Higgins, Mayor Hig-
gins Is a past exalted ruler of the lodge
and the members OF the committee are
working hard for the success OF the re-
ception which will be rendered 10 him on
his return from the west. The affair will
not be the least bit political In its ma,
ture but just a hearty welcome home
from the members of the lodge 10 n fellow
member.
MASTER CARPENTERS MEET.
The Master Carpenters association held
an enjoyable outing yesterday at the War
wick club The party met in Providence
and boarded special cars at the corner Of
Dorrance and Weybosset streets at 10
o'clock. Upon arrival at the grounds the
party partook OF a light lunch and then
various amusements were enjoyed until
o'clock At this hour n Warwick club
bake was served and was thoroughly rel
ished. The party returned home shortly
after supper
READY FOR MUSTER
The Pawtucket Veteran Firemengave the
Hay Cart a shaking down last evening In
anticipation OF the state muster which
occurs at Bristol on Monday. The brakes
were well manned and the stream was
thrown about $50 feet. Muster luck was
against the local vets at the muster in
Providence. but they expect TO get in the
prize list on Labor day.
After the trial last evening there was
Q meeting in the hall on School street
and final arrangements were made. The
committee I'm charge. composed OF George
H Leonard, Henry Bruckshaw. William
J. Daggett and Mrs Bishop. have rfar-
and the boat will leave Division street
wharf at S o'clock. returning at the con-
clusion OF the muster.
The members OF the Pawtucket organ
ization do not intend 10 be again left with
out a band when the time comes 70 pa
rade and the Pawtucket City band will
not accompany them TO Bristol on this
trip. President Studley said that IL was
the intention TO hire n band a first but
~ was later decided that they should take
a drum corps. thus avoiding any danger
OF union squabbles at a critical moment ,
AS a consequence. some OF the members
of the association have organized a drum
corps among themselves and will furnish (
the music for their comrades. In this I
way the locals are sure OF having a sup
ply OF good music
CLUB RESUMES MEETINGS.
Next Tuesday evening the Pothier club I
will resume It's weekly meetings after the /
summer vacation. The club intends 10 4
play an important part IN the coming 7
campaign and start will be made i'm 7.
mediately. Already tho members have de- /
clared their candidates for the Common T
Council as Edward Beauvais and Fdward +
BOUCHER. These gentlemen are well known .
In the section which they represent and r.
are highly respected.
MYSTERIOUS BURGLAR
Early Thursday morning officer Orrin
y. Slocum noticed a man standing AZ tho
bar In Eugene Ven's saloon on Railroad
avenue. The officer shouted az him. ask
Ing him what he was doing The man
did not walt 20 reply but Jumped over
the bar and made dash FOR the rear
OF the saloon Patrolman slocum ran 10
the rear of the building expecting 10
meet the man coming through q window.
but no one appeared and on Investigation
no one could be found. II was supposed
that when the officer went 70 the back
OF the place the Intruder returned 70
the front anl Let himself out the front
door with n key. for the door was not
forced The proprietor reported yestrr-
day that about s. In change and some
cigars and liquors were taken.
LADIES' AUXILIARY MEETS.
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