The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-24
CUMBERLAND'S
POOR CHILDREN 5
OUTING MONDAY

The electric cars that are 10 transport
the poor chldren's excursion TO Crescent
Park Monday have been chartered. one
car will leave the Cumberland Hill ter
minus at s o'clock a. m. another one
from the Fogarty switch In Ashton at
Sis a. m. two from the Garvin switch
in Lonsdale at s:25 a. m. and three from
the corner Of Broad and John streets,
Valley Falls. at $3.50. The return trip
will be started at 4:25 p. m. I'm order to
get the children home before nightfall.
The members OF the committee are
having their hands full just al present
distributing the tickets for the affair.
One member gave out more than 20 on
Wednesday. The indications are that
the excursion will be the most success
ful OF the kind ever held in the town.
SEWER is CLOGGED.
Considerable trouble has been expert
enced during the past three or four days
on account OF the sewer pipes becoming
clogged at the junction of Broad and
Dexter streets. THIS sewer, when IL was
constructed was intended 10 carry the
surface water 10 the Blackstone' and
prevent the damage that was caused
there every time there was heavy rain
but now IL is alleged that there are sew
eral private sink drains connected with
this sewer on Dexter street, and that IL
is the refuse from these private drains
that has clogged the sewer.
find out just where the privilege 10 make
the connections with these sewers has
been obtained. They contend that all or
none should have the privilege.
HELD QUARTERLY MEETING.
The quarterly meeting of Britannia
lodge. Sons of 81. George, was held last
evening. A progressive report was made
by the committee on British day ar
rangements. other matters OF a routine
nature were disposed of.
MEETING POSTPONED.
The meeting Of the Democratic town
committee that was 10 have been held IN
the town hall last evening VIII he held
mex rIttas Sysn'E i nTeanile 'S and mans
for the coming campaign will be started.
CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY
A large number Of friends and invited
guests assisted Mrs. Frances Humphrey
In the celebration Of her 10Th birthday
yesterday The celebration was held at
street, Valley Falls. Mrs. Humphreys Is
quite active for her age, and entertained
the company with stories Of her early
life. Mrs. Humphrey was the recipient
OF various gifts.
TO ORGANIZE LEAGUE.
The supporters Of association football
will meet In the John street rink tonight
TO organize and elect delegates 20 the
Rhode Island Association Football
league.
This year the team is in competent
hands. and there is every reason TO be-
lieve that Lonsdale will once more have
a team that Janks among the leaders.
-GAME- TOMORROW.
The Valley Falls Athletics will meet
the American Hair Cloth baseball team
on the John street grounds tomorrow in
the Inter city league series
The Athletic management will try Per
ault. new pitcher, who is said 10 have
quite a record. and as the Hair Cloth
team defeated the Coats club last Sat
urday, a good contest i'm anticipated.
BERKELEYS WERE DEFEATED.
The team from Charley. Mass. proved
too much for the Berkeley Hot Liners
yesterday afternoon at Recreation park.
Manager Geddes Of the local team proved
that he could WELD the willow. but when
I'm the field his benders had no terror for
the visitors.
Manager Hall OF the visitors formerly
lived in Ashton, and he took delight In
putting IL on 10 the home team.
WANT A GAME
The John Street Independents are anx-
ious to arrange games with strong anna
teur teams. the Berkeley Independents
preferred. All challenges should be ad-
dressed 10 Fred Classy Valley Falls.