The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-04-16
his mark IN

as to the result. He was unusually
alert, shrewd, tactful in dealing with
individuals and with masses OF men
and women. He knew how to inter
est the rich and influential in musical
plans for the general and civic good.
Versatile, busted as teacher, pianist,
organist, conductor, he found time 10
establish and maintain two choral So
cieties that for years have reflected
credit on the city and stll flourishing;
he trained many persons directly and
indirectly in a love for that which is
best in music. He was constantly con-
suited; his advice was respected and
followed.
1t is not too much TO say that Mr..
Lang was the leading, the dominating
influence in the musical life Of this
city for many years. How much the
music-lovers of Boston owe to him!
His own life was one of constant
growth and development, and he
wished his fellow-townsmen to grow
with him. He was constantly urging
the Importance OF hearing new works;
of hearing them when they were new
and not necessarily approved; and he
saw TO it that they were heard.
Governor Draper accompanied by
Lieutenant-Governor rockingham, At
torney-General Malone, Dr. Peters and
Councillors Brightman, Bemis, Barry,
Glidden, Cole and Goetting, paid a Wis
1t Of inspection to the big slaughter
Ing and packing houses out in Somer-
vile one day last week.
The visit was an entirely informal
one, and the party was under the sup
ervisiOn OF Councillor Glidden, whose
guests they were.
After the investigation, Governor
Draper expressed himself as being
much pleased with what he had seen,
and remarked 1T is a wonderful
sight" The other members of the par
ty were also greatly impressed by
what they had witnessed.
The two places visited were the New
England Dressed Meat Il Wool Com
pany and the North Packing & Pro
vision Company.
AT the New England Company's
plant the guests were received by the
superintendent and taken all over the
plant. Everything was found In good
order.
The butchering OF cattle, calves and
sheep was being carried on briskly,
and was eagerly watched by the visi-
tors. Much time was spent at this
plant, and every department was visit
ed, from the live stock yard to the
finishing room.
The party next went to the plant OF
the North Packing & Provision Com
pany. They were received by Superin-
tendents Lston and Fish. Here the
industry of slaughtering hogs was
seen.
Councillor Glidden explained >ne va
rious processes through which the ami
mails were carried from the hoof to the
refrigerating room. The method OF
inspection by the United States ex-
perts, who were stationed in both
plants, was also shown. The utmost
interest was displayed by the visitors
In the workings Of the plants.
they had gained much information
chat would prove useful to them when
1t comes to dealing with the proposed
new legislation regarding infected
beef"
The Hollis Street theatre now an
nounces that the last matinee of Mr..
lfnv 1stta t,,
given Saturday afternoon, 18th instant,
and the final performance is positive
ly scheduled for the same evening. Mr..
Gillette's renown as an actor is too
long established here and throughout
England as we'll as America, to neces-
state any refreshing of memory for
even casual theatre-goers. AS q play
wright his fame Is equally broadcast
and secure
George NJ. Cohan's engagement in
THE Yankee Prince" at the Colonial
theatre has only another week to run.
The last performance will be given on
Saturday night, April II and for the
benefit Of suburban amusement seek
ers the management announce that the
curtain VIII rise at S,15 at night, and
2.15 at the Saturday matinee, and the
final curtain will fall at l0.45 at night,
and 4.45 at the Saturday matinee.
THE Servant in the House." played
by the famous original Henry Miller
Associate Players at the fremont the
atre has set all Boston talking. 1t is
a drama of the most actable, under
standable, feelable kind, appealing
alike to the religious and the worldly.
Matinees are given Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Seats for the week begin
ming Monday. April l9, are now on
sale.
Frederic Thompson's newest dram
attic production Via Wireless" which
has just finished a six months success
ful run in New York. Philadelphia and
Chicago, arrived at the Boston theatre