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i XBWPOBT MBRCTJtY WOTLY KIWI FRIDAY, JUlfl Si, 19S9 FAQHOT1 EE TS WITH AQUIDNECK One of Two Which Enter tins Pomona Twice a Year rls show Much Activity Amonjf Pre- senwd at Sessions. uidneck being: one of the Kes In the County which Newport County Pomona twice a year, the others once "the hostess Grange for the nieottng held Tuesday at the a ii. Worthy Master William past master of Ports- ill Grange, presided, conductint sessions, afternoon and Important offices, that 'ecturcr and the chaplain, had niled In the absence of the officers. The former waa aup In- Mrs. John Frances Johns- Tof Portsmouth Grange In th.

irnoon. and In the evening by William M- Spooner, a pas of and a formtr of Pomona for many years Florence M. of tllis pomona State Flora, served as for the day. a the flag and the -The Star Spangled Banner' 1 the opening exercises. Ber- pa I of the .1 a deputy of achu'sefis State Grange and state lecturer, was seated al -lit of the worthy master.

the reports of local Grangw Jneck seemed to lead in activities the last Pomona I'j Tty-sixth anniversary was observe! Ja "Charter Members Night." ar ItrateJ lecture by thft count. it. Simmer D. Hollls; two lllus talks by the Red Cross nurst- Mary E. Sloane, also a health jud a May Basket party.

-As liTin'fck has recently i for a Grange hall at the corner Main road and Aquidneck IIIK, tho Ways and Means Como is planning to present the "The. Fetton Mystery," by Fitzpatric for tho benefit I Grange building fund June 28 at I Mary's parish house, Portsmouth Jer tho leadership of MM. Davit Elewart. Jaiiaquakot GranRe Is doing Imendable degree work, having Boil Harrington with its Ladles Team, aJid Juns ID, degrees put ort at Ijlttla Compton nge by the Yotinj? People's Degree of which Mrs. Henry Wllcox, jst master.

Is the coach. Dnanicut Jamestown, is planning annual dance for its graduates jrrammar, high school, and col 55 In number. artsmouth Grange Is busy and ln- sted in remodeling it has leased, and Is making changes and improvements. Ithoupli no written reports were ived from Nonqult, Tlverton and Compton are carrying on With the advent of tho mor and the influx mor people grange activities of alow down for the heated standing committees to re- Irs. Elisha A.

Peckhaui, of the committee on edura- fpoko of the importance of at llio a world-wide confer- i which are 'to be held thl 1 mer at Geneva. Switzerland. The a biennial, July 25 through 3. of tho World Federation iuuat ion Associations, which i apo met In Toronto, and first meeting of the Universal 0113 Peace Conference, when World's Religious send confer on universal brotherhood abolition of war September theme of these, the two important conferences will be Understanding- and Will through Education." having been designated by National Grange to special me- service in every grunge, and Impressive service conducted by Mrs. Sutcllrfe as i- I'hajilain.

Following the plac- the altar of a large grace- of ferns and white peo- members sang "My faith i to Thee." The readlnpr i Psalm by Mrs. Sut- followed by prayer, and Prayer, during which Mrs. II of Portsmouth, the piano, rendered the hymn. arer my God to Thee." By re'-. Mr.

Mowrey read the poDm, Triumph" and Mrs. Johnston na solo. "Abide with Me." Master Sowie made tlie Hddrosa. of deceased members :mii.siiatl small for past year, been but two. Mrs.

Phoebe 't of Little Compton and Mrs. 1 1- Plilnney of Portsmouth. As thfi an-. Mrs. Mangan of Griinrre.

read tho names, advanced to the altar. to flowers In the basket tn silver ribbon hearing the of tiie deceased member. Af Mrs. Henry Wiicox of a Granga arose to speak of and activities of Mrs. Hunt, Mrs.

Klisha Pockham of ir.pck of Mrs. Phinney. Each of ff 1 members were active workers 1 belonged to many other or- called upon to 1 on the passing of members In every Grance which he did In manner. The solo by "trliffe. "My Jesus as thou followrd hy 'Crossi the Bar," recited by that" hinds" by the Grange.

by the chaplain, i interesting service. speaker was not nioinber. recess was do' Miss A a P. Hunter. of (he Newport Family was Introduced and i i talk a cnrly r(1! 't day methods, and nf i a In this movement, 'ncpptlon, an actlvo I worker she clnrt to talk upon a xnh- i r-T heart 1o A the speaker for her dreis.

Upon adjournment, supper served at the rear of hall, tables having been attractive with vases of In delicate tlnti. The menu comprised cold meats, several varieties ot casoroled macaroni, relishes, rolls, strawberries and cream, cake, and coffee The committee comprised itobert W. Smith, chairman, 11. Smith, B. W.

H. Peckham, Mist Berha Johnson, Mrs. Roger Manchester, MM. Julian Veckham, Mrs. Mary W.

Lawton, Charles Child, MIsB Cora Smith, and Miss Margaret Smith. Upon the opening of the evening session, the worthy master of Aq- uldneck, Charles P. Child, extended the welcome of his Grange to Pomona, to which John P. Johnston, Over seer of Portsmouth, responded. The evening's program waa divided between the lecturer of Aquidneck, Mrs.

Maud Barker, and the lecturer of Pomona Mrs. A Canfield of Tlverton; Mrs. Barker presenting a "Mlnature Kevue" from Miss Sylvia Whitman's dancing class of Newport as the first portion of tha entertainment. An elaborate and varied program of 20 members was given with unusual grace and skill by 10 members from the stage and ball room group of the dancing claea Mlsa Whitman herself having two leading features. The prosrajn was i follows: "Felix.

Cedric Whitman, and ills Gilded Angoras," Betty Carter. Le- Lawton, Martha Helgesen: "Tricky Steps," Cedric Whitman; "Highland Fling," "Sword Dance." Kna Ross, both exceptionally well done In Highland costume; "Russian Dance," Dorothea Russell, both dance and costume novel; Waltz Clog, Leona Lawton; duet in costume with dancing, "You're tho Jrcam In My Coffee," Martha Helgesen and Cedric "Jazz Toe," Rita Nagel; solo and danue, 'I faw down and go boom." Frances Helgesen; "It," nn original composition by Miss Whitman given as a trio by Agner Marnoch, Dorothc i Russell nnd Alice Murphy; eccentric humorous sonR and dance in costume, Betty Carter and Cedric Whitman; "Valso Acrobatiquo," an unusual number, Leona Lawton; "HI Kiks," Alice Murphy: "Pipes of Pan," a charming and. artistic number, Betty Carter; song dance in native costume, Leona. Lawton and Cedric Whitman. Both the necklace of Leis and Miss Lawton the wristlet and anklet well.

The grass and bare teet made this tropical number un- "Milltary Toe." Marnoch, a difficult and well executed number, appropriately costumed; "Gypsy Dance," Sylvia Whitman, a of graceful movement and color; "Bucking Broncho," a unique dance In appropriate costume Inter sporsed with Ringing, Cedric Whitman; "Oriental." a perfectly blended grouping of poses, slow movement, the Eastern type ot the dance, Martha Helpesen. The number was strikingly and handsomely costumed, tha effect having been heightened by a. green spot light, with the hall darkened. "Statue. Adagio." Agnca Marnoch and Sylvia Whitman, a graceful grouping which suggested, various tableaux, the coa- tumes emphasizing the "statue" effect.

This was heavily applauded much training along the lines of physical culture. Garden Scene, Martha Hel- Leona Lawton, Betty Carter, ind. Cedric Whitman. This pleasing and attractive closing feature Included three separate danoes the maidena with Cedric Whitman garbed as an English Knlsht, and a group dance by the girls, daintly dressed In rulfb.l pink, blue and peach color, uiU wearing hoop skirts and panta- cta. The aso ot the youngest pe wan 8.

It suoraed difficult select one number above another all were so perfectly finished and participant a star of her own. Two jave four numbers each, one five, several two, and Cadrlc Whitman, a brother of Miss Whitman, ho is 12, was In seven numbers. Whilo tho dances all seemed difficult ind intricate, the ease with whiun hey were presented made them scorn simple. The costumes, which so perfectly 'itted tlie numbers, were designed by Mifis Whitman who has done u-tistic work in oth.er fields than that dancing. Mrs.

Maude Barker was assisted in operating the spot iy JILsa Whitman's elder brother, Mr. Wilson. Whitman. Mr. and Mrs.

G. Alfred Whitman also assisted their laughter, as the swiftly moving pro gram necessitated quick work. The was Mrs. Lena Downs. Miss Nellie Hicks, lecturer of Portsmouth Grange, gave the humorous reading, "Some little bug will get you," and was to have sung a group of songs but her accompanist was unable to be present through unforeseen circumstances.

An effort had been made for several years to secure, as a Pomona speaker, Frank A. Brooks, chairman of the Massachusetts State Board of 'arole, State Hounse, Boston, and the Grange was much pleased to welcome Mr- and Mrs. Brooks who wero able make their first visit here. Both are members of long standing of Wil- iamsburg Grange and of Middlesex although residing in Boston. Brooks spoke, as far as limited line would permit, on some of the main which he considered responsible for the "Crime Wave" which hose swept the country with unprecedented force since the World -ar.

He urged strongly the uphold- ng of our laws, the careful selec- of juries nnd the standing back )f the officials In the performance of heir duty. As women are coming more and more to important tart, he begged that Inform hcmselves a a a i or the better things of life, for hey demanded these men would make a greater effort to live up to hem. The speaker wished a the ford "character" might supplant the ford "beauty" now so commonly ised. Continued applause was Riven he speaker, and rising rote of thanks for his instructive ddress. Upon the resumption of business, a sing vote of thanks was (juldnock Grange for Its hospitality.

Ir. Mowrey ma do brief remarks for The Good of the Order." A letter read from CharKs M. ClardjKr. ifih I'rlest of 1 of onnl GranRe, acknowledging a r-- ent letter from this Pomona to in- ary Bittlcg. reply that already engaged some tltuu for Jjiiuury and could January 22 or later dto if Pomona wished.

It waa decided to change the regular date of meeting and have Mr. Qardner come on tho dutc he sugBCsted. January 22, and tliU was ao voted. Among the viaitlm; Grangers were Mrs. Richmond, master of Somerset Grange; members from Old Colony Soutu, one from Old Colony North 1'uinonu, and Mis.

Mattie M. Dubols, lecturer of Old Colony South Pomona, anil Mr. Dubols of Westport. grange pianist, Mrs. Arnold Williams of Tlverton, having been unable to be present, the former pianist, Mrs.

Warren R. Slur- man of Portsmouth. at both sessions. The hall waa attractive In June flowers, ana the rear was especially banked in the evening by Mrs. Barker to serve as a background for ihe dancers who, for lack of room, could not use the anmll platform, requiring: the full 'tli the front of hall.

SPONSORED BY LEGION. First Ship of Sea Scouts in Existence Here for Some Time Organized. Growing Interest activities here was in Boy Scout again reflects-! Wednesday evening, as Newport Post, American Legion, sponsored the first of Sea Scouts in existence here ror some time. The Sea Scouts hifl thulr meeting in Legion hall, with 10 present, and tho organization is ceedlng under the direction Mr. Carl Larson, who is also assistant scoutmaster of.

Troop 12 of Jioy Scouts. The Legion committee appointed to sponsor this organization mdudts Lieutenant Commaiidtii 1 ttay- uiond W. Ehrhurdt of the Naval Lifi- Chief Gunner's Male Thomas Eadie, Harry Lien and Herman Petersen. It w'as stated that the Legion chose to organize the Sea Scouts i was a demand for an of boya between the ases of and 1'J years, whereas the Boy Scout limit is under 15 yeara. TLe Sea ScouU will bo under tha same supervision, however, as the Boy Scouts, which means that Field Executive Christopher undersoil of Uiu Greater I'rovidence Council exerciwi the major control.

Those In the Sea ScouU aru William Ross, Edward Walking A j-iaalund, Warner Johnson, Alfred Miktilson, Jajnes Tieruan, Jjlm Smith, Michat! Kelly, Bernard Stoiz and Thomas Ebbitt. meeting of the committee and Scouts will be held In the near future, to arrange for tlie summer program uf activities. JUNIOR LEAGUE GAMES. Teams Who Are in Cellar Bach Add Lost Game on Their Column. The teams in the Junior base' bill ensue who are in the cellar each added another lost gumt on column evening.

T.u Hangers went on a batting rampago against thrt Swampers and the score i-as 20-3. The North End team scored in every Inning, and with their hi guns working piled up in the opening frame to win ihu nc. M. James sma-shwl out a hoiittr and Sullivan four big smacks at ball. Gt-orge Warner and Al O'- Loushlin pitched excellent ball Ilia Rangers.

Tiiu Seixas-Collpgianfl scoi-t was 27-15 in six limiiiKs. With the 15-15 In the beginning of the slxtn. the Collegians let the nd the home plate had to be dusted off to count tho dozun runi madq two doubles and a single lu four trips to tht vhile "Minie" Sliea hit another homa run tlio bases occupied. ManatriM Casey protestfctl the playing of Sp3r- ng. because his name was not on the rustcr.

Thu Morion Athletic Club could mil yet their team mates ovei and tho Basin Athletic Club won forfeited same. This evening at- the Vernon pla- field tho tie game will bf played i'hen the young -Men's Christian Association Juniors meet the Itangurs The former will have their strongest taem of this season. "Bus" LaMonJ and a i will be the hurling ac-a. whilo "Bill" Mathers and Spero on the reccivlry end. GEORGE DEAD.

Retired Navy Employe and Formerly Well Known Expert on Powder Manufacture Mr. George A. Tilley. a retlre-J navy employe and formerly regarde-J aa one of the best known experts In powder manufacture, died Wednesday evening at bis home on Kilburn court, after an illncaa of several months. waa born In Newport August 15, a son of Aaron.

T. and Lydla (Handy) Tilley, his having been prominent In various walks of life in Newport for two centuries. Tor many years he was a civilian at the Torpedo Station, first as a sheet metal worker and tinsmith and later in the- gun cotton factory. In this latter employment he became ia expert and In 1906 was sent to Wilmington. Del.) to work In the manu- a of smokeless powder for ihe navy later went to other naval a i i depots in the South.

He was rctiied in 1921 and came back to Newport to reside. Mr. Tilley for many years was connected with tbe old volunteer Jire department, being assistant engineer and engineer Steam Engine Company No. 1. He was also a member of the Newport Artillery, serving as non-com-iiissioned and ct tils- iloned oflicer and filling the office of raptaln from 1SS8 to un-l-T ColonelJ Jeremiah W.

Horton and Addison Ho has been a member of St. John'i Lodge of Masons more a 3J years, and was ilso amembcr of Coronet Council, lioyal Arcanum. Mr. Tilley married February it, 1S7C, Miss l.ydia Clarke of this city, three years anniversary. His widow and a married daughter survive.

Three of Mr. Tilley's cousins- Lincoln ll.immett, Henry H. Tilley John H. Tilley--have died within the past four months. nd they observed their i i weddir MEETING AND OUTING.

Ministers' Union Combines Business With Pleasure at Final Session of Season With tho exception of a possible special meeting In September, the Ministers' Union held its final or the season Wednesday. KQing to the Wanumetonomy Golf and Country club to combine business an outing. As usual, a luncheon preceded the business session at which It was voted to co-operato with the state In Good Citizens' week In October. Rev. E.

L. Wiamcr was appointed chairman of a committee to arrange for this event. A vote of regret waa tendered Rev. W. K.

Hopes, pastor of the ML Xion African Methodist Episcopal Church, who lias terminated his loci! service. Rev. Harold Walle Dunn, thft new secretary was initiated into the duties of the office, and the devotions were in charge Secretary Allyn H. Barrett of the Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association. Rev.

D'Arcy G. Cook led a discussion of tho Bucliman movfitnent with Its emphasis upon Christian action INVITES Mnitature Bungalow Built on Truck Visiting "Over to Friends" for a Week i on a truck, with a porsola effect above, tho driver's scat, a lature bungalow Is visling "Over to Friends' for tho Constructed of go HomiLSOtc, tlie same material used by Commander Ryrrt for his houses tn "Little- America" at tho South Pole, used also in portable at the Khoile fslnnd State Coilese and for road signs by the State Board nf ttofids, the structure is Inviting much attention on tours about the city. Paint mixed i sand gives Itf exterior a succeed appearance, i lu I ho panel work is ot Vfihlsote tile, equally dCv-orating and insulating. Siprn.s on thft truck inviti anyone to make a careful inspection. while i a which Is being distributed a of ways in Ilomasoto may be utilized ground the home.

OMEX OF MOOSIiHEART LK- OWX. Eleanor Thomas Iteeckman Women of, -Mooschcart Legion, Wednesday evening and favorably, acted upon several applications for membership. An invitation to ttcnd a meeting of tho Fall HIver Chapter accepted and several members uf the local Chapter will tho irip. An Invitation to at tend the Philadelphia school of instruction was received, but no nite action was takgn. The roil Club reported plans for a straw to Island Park next Monday i Mrs.

Isabella O'Connur, senior presided over the Jtiaincss mettinfi. which was follo.vid a social hour, during which Mrs. farrlet Fisher rendered s-v- vocu.1 selections. OUDEliS TO NAVAL OFICKRS Captain Walton Sexton, one of six captains selected for promo- ion to rear admira.1 and well known in naval circles. haa been detached from the office of naval operations, Niivy Department, Washington, and ordered to command the destroyer squadrons of the scouting fleet, succeeding Rear Admiral Frank I.

Clark, who is ordered to command the light-cruiser division of the icouttn? fleet. Lieutenant Commander John B. a Is detached from thd Durcnii of NaviRatloi) and ordered to duty as and flag secretary of new commander of the destroy- divisions of the scouting fleet. i a A D. Murray Is Je- oliril from aide on the commander of tra-ln squadron TO RECEIVEJWERIT AWARD.

Legion of Honor to Be Conferred on Two Newport Members of De Molay. MEDALS AWARDED. John Clarke Chapter, Order cf De Molay. will have a special mcetlnp In Masonic hall, which throo members of the orde: Karl Kalkenholm and Robert C. Lawton of this city and Howard M.

Hall of Fidelity a of Pawtuxet. will receive Leefon of Honor a merit award Riven hy tha Grand Council, to ho conferred by Norrla G. Abbott of Providence, the Rhode Island member of tho Orand four.cH. At another crremonlnl 65 members of tlie locnl Chapter who have reached tho nge of -1 years clurinft the year and ft half, nnd have automatically to lie active menilers will receive the a i The officers of thfl Chapter will conduct tha ceremonial. Judge Walter Curry will an on Ihe duties of citizenship and Mr.

Samuel H. Levy will re- ipond In behalf of the class. Parents of ihe Do Molay members and mberp of the Masonic a i have been Invited to witness the ceremonies. Honor Day Observed at the Mumford School. Program of Exercises Conducted at John Clarke ind Two Honor IJsti Given At Mumford school this morn- Ing.

Dr. Clarence A. Carr supervising principal, the Head and Pell medals for scholarship, for the boy and for the girl having the highest averugej for the year presented by Rev. Roy W. Magoun the School Committee; the last honor day of tho year was held, and Mr, Charles E.

Smith, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, gave an address. Mr. L. K. Carr, vice chairman of the School Committee, was present.

The pupils entered the irridnr on the second floor to a march played by Miss Jeanette Freidman. Dr. Carr first read the names of those on tha honor roll for the fourth term, who received high honors, at least 85 In the major studies as follows: Frederick Richmond Goff, Lilla Marie Michelsen, Grace Kaiherine O'Connell, Rita O'Connell, Dorothy Lillian Purris. Honors were also given to AHhea Mary Buckley, Viola Margaret Ina 'UruccI, Kileen Coyle O'Connell. Louise Sarah Gregory.

Ernest Car- rellos, Thorsten Eric Nelson, Sprague Whipple Hazard. Linda Marion Weaver. Virginia Elizabeth Gladding, John Henry Anthony. William John Col- 1cm. Irvlntr Waltchor, Stella Nev- elson.

Constance Wicks Currier. Prls- c'illa Chase, Joseph Georgo Carrellas. Josephine Nasser, John William Smith, John Silvia. Henry Llfford Kent. Wilfred Daniel David and Donald Ross Bishop.

Honors were glvfen in Caliender V-90 in majors--to Basil Andrews. (Servjilae Bllas, Jeanne Friend. Daniel Halacy, McDonald, Ethel Milham, Edith Sherman and Aaron Vlom. Honorable mention--failure in. ono requisite--was given the following' pupils: Jeannette Alexandra Friedman.

De Loss Hopkins David Rwlft Asserson. Victor Eniile Gottlieber, Allen Seeley Harlfcw. Dino Lewis. Nathalie Gyre. Lois Viola Lampert, Mabel Gatzenmeler, Ruth Ragsdale, Forest David Laws.

Doris Evelyn Cooley, Dorothy Beatrice Khlrley, Hazel Mae Tinsley, Catherine May Foley. Beatrice Nemtzow. Bertha Florence Gold, Eleanor Grlcc an-1 Elizabeth Ellen' Pcabody. mention for, Caliender was Riven Attlllo Deacentls. Benton Fletcher, Eleanor Morau, Grace Nolan.

Leon Shaw and Alice Watson. Those who received honors took scats at the front and tho honorable mention pupils rose. All wore greet? with applause. The first speaker. Mr.

Smith, dwel on tho need of preparation for the and-urged, all to try to be on the honor rolls as the yeara go by, in order to Insure future sut-cess. Dr. Carr spoke In detail of the marks of 12 pupils during the year, stating that tha two ranking puplln are girla and announced that Grace Katherlno Alice- O'Connell, of tha late Mrs. lice O'Con noil Rochford. ami Frederic! Richmond Goffe had won the.

Pell and King medals for scholarship. These were awarded by Roy W. Mn- Koun, who told Mlsa, O'Connell he hoped the medal would he tn her an encouragement and priceless He said to Goff he wished tho same thlnps to him. nnd also that it might be a "challenge to do his best, a remembrance and an incentive to leadership." Rev. Mr.

Magoun also congratulated Dr. Carr. the Newport touch- era, the parents and the honor pupil.ii He then took occasion to urge pupils to work for excellence 'n writing, spt-aking and loving English. Ho referred to the a condition in the Rogers High School In aril to Enplish. ha.

1 been made, but it is a fact that pupils hato a subject which they should love and should not. dissect as rsdlcol students dissect a corpse. Students parents and taxpayers are A i i on part of teachers is as necessary as ability on tho part of pupils. WAS AT ENGINEER OFFICE. Sidney B.

Williamson Assistant to Major Jadwin of In- terocean Canal Board. President Hoover has appoints three civilian engineers and two officers of the Army Corps ot Engineers aa members of tha Interocean Canal Hoard, which la to make a survey find a route for a second canal i Central America, jrouj.b:y through. Nicaragua. Major General Etljjar Jadwin. chief of the Corps or Engineers, was inj-d-i iriiiuu ot Hit) board, and ainony liia jstiuits Is Sidney B.

who waa assistant In United Stales Engineer office tn this city in 1M3, under Colonel K. Gillette. He served its a of euifineurs the pan iah-American war, was assistant to Colonel Grforsu W. Goethals, builder of the canal, ami commanded Ihfl iith Enjineers in the World war. He was slate engineer and surveyor of New Vork from 1U14 to 1S23.

was consultant tor the New yorli State Bridge and Tunnel Commission, and at present is consultant tor a ot engineering and power corpora.lons New York. Sunset League Game Battle from Start to Finish Gltlur Trio of Runt In.Firm and From Then On Both Nines Strutgled for Supremacy OUTING FIRST OF YEAR. Men in AU Professions Attend Affairs of Business Men of Doctors, lawyers, clergymen, teachers, principals, shoe dealers, clerks and several other kinds of professional lilt 11 utteniJeU tlie fa-it of tins year's Men's Christian Association Uusmtss Men's ouimffs. at Sa- chiU'M. Wednesday evening, with is present.

The outina was under the direction uf Membership Geoffrey assisted by the otiit-r officers. Messrs Mason Melville and Wyllie. The menu was prepared by Mr. King and consisted of bucan, frankfurters, coffee, rolls, i punch, bananas and water melon. The lighting and did interfere with the good time, as men indulesed in the p.tchins.

of horseshoes and quoith preceeding the supper. Two f'-oe dealer wished to settle a Ion garg'umeiit as to who has the better shoe, anrt George Hodda's "gum shoes" met Nat Sacher's "rubber nine" at base ball. When the game was called the captain added up the score, and i iproved to be a deadlock, so the outcome will be settled when th eteams meet again. The older men have not yet forgotten the days when they played the national pastime. The brilliant work of.

Dawley, Claypool. Rosen and Rodda. was worthy of praise. The party returned home a little after 8, having had fine time in sports and eatsj REPORTS SHOW PROGRESS Committees of Elks and Emblem Club Meet in Interest of Charity Ba'J. HI ri 'lows: i iiifi 1 "Till-; GYPSY OI'EKN" G1VKN At the Kinfi's Daughters' Home on Klizabeth 5trcct Wednesday eveni.is "Tho Gypsy Queen" waa the brncfit of tlio Homo of Moiie Circle Mrs.

given fu under th of Elizabeth Thorn vote of thanks was tendered the 1030 officers at Its Janu- July 1. president, Mrs. A mis tend creUiry, and Mrs. Kathcr Yerbey treasurer. Mary TJIIen Amea directinl the a i in which Dorothy faux, Kvnlyn Nellie Burton, Tlinm.i.s and James Rhodes.

flpet base force, and ordered to who wore i i rostumcs. took hr Tramins Station, Newport, a a l-'rankfurli-rs. cocoa, fruit punch At the John Clarice school Mess crnico Coy hull rogram of exercises by "ic and two honor lists were given us o'- Pcrfect attendance A laaland. i i Garden. Orth.

Rita Xagle, Fred Brown, Louise Johnson, Eleanor reatorex, Sarris. Mni-garet Riirso. Mary Nolan. Catherine Campbell. Elsie TalA Iticliard Anthony M.

Mct'ce Stewart. i Travis. Gracr; Uuggles, rrank Coleman, Eskie Lindh, Kobort Nadey. u.J wich. Charlotte Johnson.

Miller. Shirley Palmer. Laura Wayson, Sidney a i Polcr Pdtropfilii'js, Dorothy Hay ward. Honor roll for Seventh and i gnules--85 in all major subjects--Elmer Cud worth. Gellinc Esiess.

Dorothy Howard, Helen Bennt-lt, Ada Bezer, Ruth Brawley, Barbara Garden. Josephine Russo. Doris Vaxs. Charles Andrea, Harvey West, William Priest, George MacKnight. Edith i Marjoric Montlcone.

Robert Christopher, Jim Dmard. Philip Crowthor. Theron Ames. Vernon McCarthy. Richard Rogers, Spiegelblath, Dwight Mowery.

Cravell. ry Kerins. Edna Baumo, a Kcr- ralra, Margaret McCracken. Natalie I Middleton. Gertrude Orth, Catherine Palmer.

BcrnScc Copceshall. A Maroldx Helen David. Faith Wanl. I Howard Dunbar. John Meyer.

Prise: 1 The committees from Newport Lodge of Elks and the Emblem ClUD which have of for thw Elks' charity Dell, to be heM at the Uuuch pavilion Wednesday evening, 2G, received reports on the progrsse. made to (Lite in iilanaing for the at a meeting evening in the Lodge la from the tainmenL this years will be divide- 1 between LoJge and club, for the benefit oC the Christmas entertainment an i similar activities. Mayor i i a and thft aldermen have bt-'un extended invitations to tcnd ball. will bo in pro- sress from t( o'clock 1. tha Sereimders p'syins.

Reports were ra- ceived from tlio various sub-committees on the numerous details Inciden- taJ to ball. Mr. Kobwrt Clifford will decora for the whilo Mr. Albert will a charge ot the coat room and Mrs. Klizabi'Ui -will serv't as matron.

Rcrre.shm?ntjs bt served thfc Intermission, tht convention hail. AWARDED MANY PRIZES. Flowers from "The Glen" Receive Numerous Firsts at Show in Providence. teas At of the Khodi: Hort.cu.lural Su- in Providt'iKC, ex- Ihe slimmer home of T.iylor. u-ore awarded mdtiy first Mrs.

Taylor reci-ived i.rst for coiit-ciion cf hybrid tea roses, outdoo; ajid for colicuiion of hybrid Flowfro from Taylor esUtt the ontiro Iwt of exhibits in isional classes, ineluJini; i CMASCS for vases of tar.e three rtd. three yellow for best i a varntiea, for Uiiy ramhiers. vase o. lhref sprays, jellow. rod.

for -Swtct U'iliiani, cam-' t-anulis, ar.J herbacecas ior tc.u. nydnd teas. :nJ.v.Jjal white, and live ui of vanoiits. TABS DEFEAT MARINES MARRIED IN ST. MARY'S.

Kiss Helen V.Lawton Bride of John A. Oley, at Church Wedding. SUNSET LEAGUE STANDING. rranklin Drug Tibs Jarvli Drug Vernons Marines The Tabs jumped Into tie for first-place honors Wednesday evening at the Basin, when thev defeated the Marines, 3 to 1. The game was a battle from start to finish, the Tabs digging thenuelves Into a dug-out of victory in frame, by gathering trio of runs.

to carry off the honors, and from the end of that attack until the finaJ ball i totted, both struggled on even, terrna. Chief on the mound for the and did a nice piece of work. The aupport particularly on the offenat, WM a detriment to hla endeavor to win the contest The chief had one bad Inntng, the first during: which the took solid bold of number of hia and planted them where they wera best suited for safties to Eberhard, who relieved "Dofle" Arnold, who wo forced to from the mound In the early innings, because of a sore arm. A battle between Eberhard and Davla was carried on during the remainder of the game, and honors were even. The "teetotalers" startefl the works in the opening frame, when.

after one man had died a natural death. Damm singled. Then Kenriey came to the fore louble, scoring with a Damm. slashing Wheeler met one to his liking and the blow, plus a mlajudgment on the part of fielder, gave the first baseman of the Tabs an opportunity of fetching up.at third. Cooper sent out a single, to bring in Wheeler, and the end of the scoring for the Tabs was witnessed.

It was not until the seventh that the were able to extricate themselves from the depths of whitewash, and Davis was the man who played the prominent role. Best was safe on a dropped tblrfl strike. The next two batters wert, victims of the fast ones and shoots of Eberhard, but Davla came through with a pretty double, scoring Best. The game was featured by the ability of the pitchers to mow do opposition the strike-out method. Davis had IB victims tied to his belt, while.

Eberhard had oui seems to be the favorite method ol the IB the league. More strikes are called down at the park in ono evening than there have been in the coal fields ot England. Besides the pitching of Davis nnd Eberhard, the betting of Roy. Marine short stop, was worthy of note. The Devil Dog off four hits in as many trips td the plate The summary: Tabs ab.

r. bh. Dougherty. It. Damm.

cf. Kenney, rf. Wheeler, ib. Cooper, ss. Wheeled, 3b.

2h. Kberhard. 2b. p. Donnelly, c.

Arnold, p. Kehew, 3b. 0 2 4 0 0 2 0 1 1 15 0 0 0 1 Miss Helen Veronica Lan-ton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard l-awton of Prospect Hill street, bride of Mr.

John A. of New York, thia morning in Sti Mary's Church, the ceremony belnff performed at 10 o'clock in ence of a large gathering of relailvu and friends by the pastor, Rev. Jeromiah W. LJaggott, while the nuptial mass which followed was performed, by Rev. Anthony Cotter.

The bride who was attended by Mrs. Frank Walsh ae matron of honor, was attractive la a gown of white, satin, princess atyle, trimmed with rare lacs, and with, a long train from the shoulders, her tulle veil was caught in cap feet with lilies of the valley and or- ange blossoms. The matron of honor wore gown of pale pink chiffon trimmed wlta lace and a large pink picture hat. illss Catherine Lawton, a sister of the bride, who was to have been maid of honor, was unable to take an act- I've part in the ceremony, because of a severe injury sustained recently. V- Mr.

Frank C. Antlick of Hollls. Lonff. 3.j Island was dest man and Mr. Michael L.

Carey and Mr'. Frank Walch rs, lj- Organist Albert Commette, In ad- fl 1j fiition to the wedding marches, played during the service, while Miss Gertrude Walters, soloist, sang Jjj "Ave Maria." The church as well Hjj as the residence of the bride was lecoratcd with pafms and cut flow- era. A wedding breakfast followed "4: the ceremony, at the homo of tho. bride's parents, while a reception was in order during the remainder of the day. The groom presented the with three strands of pearls, while th; gilt of the bride to her attendant was a crystal necklace.

The hest man and ushers received white gold cuff links from the gror n. Mr. and Mrs. Oley will visit New York, At- trip, this Of A' Philadelphia. Washington and lantlc City on their wedding after which they will reside in city.

Mr. John A. Oley, father the groom, and Miss Betty Oley, Bister, were present lor the cere- mony, as were relatives and friends from Washington and During the reception Station WMBX nj played a program of request num- i bers for the wedding party. RECEPTION GIVEN. Esther Bebefcah Lodge Honors -Mrs.

Holman, President of Kebekah Assembly. Esther Rebekah Lodge gave a i-' ception Wednesday evening in. honor of Mrs. Mabel L. Holman of mouth, president of the Rebekah As- sembly of Rhode Island.at which mem- bers of the Rebekah Lodges, from Portsmouth and Compton were present.

Guests also Included Grand Master David AaLaw-. ton of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Grand Patriarch H. Erri- i-' est Powel of the Grand Encampment of the state. This was tha first tlmft Mrs. Holman.

who has thf) honor of 1 being the first woman of Newport county to be elected state has visited Esther Lodge In her cial capacity, and she waa given A hearty welcome. Mrs. Schultz. noble grand of Esther Lodge. presided and made an appropriate gift to the visiting state official, in be- half of the local organization.

A buf- fet was served tho dining room, under the direction of a com- mittee of which Mrs. Ola Smith waa chairman. The visitors returned at 11 o'clock. PLANS COMPLETED. 36 Marines 3 Ward.

rt. Roy, ss. Harrington, Ib. Best, c. cf.

3h. Davis, p. 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 1 0 6 0 17 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 Anniversary of Catholic Eman-t cipation in Ireland to be Observed Sunday. 30 1 6 27 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T.lhs Marines 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0--3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0--1 Two-base hits--Damm, Kenney. Davis.

Hoy 2. Three-base hit--L Wheeler. Struck out--Eberhard 13. Davis 16, Arnold. Bases on balls- Arnold.

Eberhard. Double Wheeler; Uavls- Roy-Harnnston. Hit by pitched bait -Best, Cr.ibbs, Kehew. Wild pitcbes --Eberhard 2. Passed ball--Donnelly.

Umpire--McManus. GOING TO CHICAGO Miss Cutter to Represent Electric Corporation at Anniversary of Hotpoint Range 1 The observance of the one hun- dredth anniversary of the Catholic i Emancipation In I a will be ob- served Sunday Su Joseph's Church by Division No. 2. Ancient Order of Hibernians, i A solemn mass jj in the morning at 11 o'clock and. solemn vespers in the evening at o'clock.

Arransemcnta for the ob- servance were completed at a meet- i'(- ing of the last evening: when; if invitations were extended to thft members of No. 1, Council. i of Father Maihew Tola! Abstinence Society and the auxlharies of tte- two divisions. The i i of the emancipation is beinp observed in Ireland at the present time and will be conchiderj with a procession Sunday when the observance of the anniversary, durintr which Daniel O'Connell. the great emancipator will be honored.

Is to be in th.s city. Rev. Father Me- Glynn will be the speaker at the ves- pers. which conclude the program I arranged for the day by the division, i. BORN HAIRE--At Newport Hospital.

June 13. a to Mr Mrs. J. i Russell (r.ee Miss Pauline NEW DKKDS FILED. The following deeds have been in the off.co ot i clerk: Charles M.

Hull, Jr. to Felix F. Cowcy-- Land improvements bouiiiiod soiilheriy by Dudley 100 foot. Bull to Felix F. Parce! of land i on Dudley avenue, ff fei Sidney Hateman et nx to Stuyvej-aiu Lelloy--Parcel of land by Castle i a vela Bridge.

Caroline Malley. Shirley nuc. S6A 63 feet, and ca-'ierly by Comm a avenue, 0 5 4 9 0 feoi. A to Thomas D. Short ct ux--Parcel of land bourjrifj westerly by Kci'her avenue.

Fr.inciA Merclol ct ux lo Elizabeth Moserie, Sidney Champion, I CoR-jpshnll. Peter Schramni. The Clarkn school stands hlRhc-st in the i for tho i work. and were on sale. $3400 httviDR been saved hy the pupils i the year.

Friday morning Head nn.1 King medals for the highest boy and for the.highest girl will he awarded hy Superiutendc-nt of Schools Herbert i bounded by Prospect street nnd by Martin street Will.am It FAiran et als LOUIJ J. Huppee us a i 1m- provcmcnts by Houston avenue, 90 feet. Miss Virginia Cutter, home economist for the Newport Electric Cor- HATSON--At the Newport Hospital, 'i; poration. will represent this corpor- F. Matron.

a atlon at the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Hot Point Electric flange in Chicago, next week. The anniversary will be celebrated In a practical manner. A school In clec- cooking will conducted by Miss Frances Wheatman, manager of the economics department of the Electric Appliance Com puny. manufacturers of the Hot Point Electric Range. June "4-C9 Inclusive, at which economists from electric i i companies throughout the country will present.

Miss Cutter will leave for Chicago Sunday, and without doubt will brlnp back the latest Information about flectrlc cooking, which will be available to home makers In Newport. The Edison Electric Appliance Company, Is a i i a the General Electric Company. The Hot Point Range, together i '1 Hot Point products, are represented In Newport hy tha Newport Klectric Corporation. I A the Newport Hospital. 13.

a son. to Mr. and Mrs Edw-arJ S. Slirjver. I A A the Newport Hospital.

12th. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Sullivan of 26 C.irroM A DIED this city.

15th, -Matilda a i of Seth W. JI. Battene. in her 70th year. i In i city.

I6th. Miss Susan C. Greene, i a of the lat? H. Abby M. (Clarke) Greene in her 72nJ year.

A I I Richmond. 15. Mary Klzl.ihrth Harnier, wife of Jesse L. Harmer. LAWTOX--In i city.

June 15th. i i a a in his Slst yen r. i I I i i June 16th. AiJel Mary, i of Victor Rugger! In her 79th year. SO I ISA--In i 5 15.

I.nulie dausrhter of Pito and Sotut, njred days, ilesidence 9 Cura- niint-'F Uoad. city. June Hth, Louisa of Frederick Walling..

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