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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1921

Page

3

Houdini Impersonator to Head Doric Club Show at Pastime Theatre

The Doric Club presents Milton H. Busby known as Houdini the Second in a sequence of escapes from a packing case pad locked and roped, then from a mail bag and a pillory. Frederick Pearson performs a monologue and song, followed by moving pictures Edith Roberts White Youth and Fox Sunshine comedy Dog Gone Wedding.

Moving Pictures Edith Roberts Fox Sunshine Frederick Pearsall Doric Club Milton H. Busby Houdini Mr. Busby Outlet Company of Providence Exchange Place Busby United States Sing Sing Frederick Pearson Fox

Y M C A NOTES Industrial events and screenings planned in Bristol

The Industrial Workers Social tonight features two big industrial league basketball games two bowling matches a four reel Educational drama Go Getter two Ford reels and a talk John Adams the Voice of Freedom All men invited Season tickets for the Smoker Forum remain on sale The first Bucklin lecture drew praise and the Citizens Council expects growth The Bristol Y plans two Saturday moving pictures Todd of the Times and The Arizona Catspaw Crowded shows expected Rev Frank Damrosch elected to Board of Directors A physical department committee appointed The International Brotherhood meets next Tuesday at 7 30 Smokes and light refreshments The Industrial Committee will meet next Wednesday at 6 30 with important matters to be discussed

Industrial Workers Social Tonight Industrial League Ford John Adams Voice of Freedom Smoker Forum Bucklin Citizens Council Bristol Todd the Times Frank Keenan Arizona Catspaw Alice Sterling Frank Damrosch A M Merriman Robert Nelson International Brotherhood

Steam Rollers Face Bristol Naval Reserves in State Title

Providence Steam Rollers prepare to meet Bristol Naval Reserves at the Naval Armory on February 14 for the state championship. A large Warren Providence delegation will attend, with dancing planned after the game and limited tickets at the door or from the team manager. Starting lineup listed: Bristol versus Steam Rollers Barry Drummey Bisbane Butler Coggeshall Braney Geisler Peri Smith Houseman.

Bristol Barry Drummey Bisbane Butler Coggeshall Braney Geisler Peri Smith Rf Houseman

Bristol Whist Club awards prizes in season finale

The Bristol Whist Club held its final eight week series event at G A R Hall with a large attendance. Mrs Maud Hol ibrook won the Ladies Capital Prize with a 255 series and Joseph Veitch took the Gentlemen Capital Prize with a 230. Evening prizes went to Mrs Louis LaFrance, Mrs May Bowler, Mrs B E Gray and to Frank Walker, George S Marshall, and Charles McGinn.

Bristol G. A R. Hall Ladies’ Capital Prize Maud Holibrook Gentlemen’s Capital Prize Joseph Veitch Louis LaFrance May Bowler B. E. Gray Frank Walker George S Marshall Charles McGinn

Congregational Church Lent Observance Schedule

The Friday services continue until Easter Sunday with Lent observances. Sunday worship at 10 30 led by the pastor on the theme National Decay and Growth. Church School Bible study at noon. Adult Bible Class to discuss vital church questions. All members urged to attend. Praise and preaching at 7 30 P M on The Secret of Christianity.

Flag Day Exercises Held at John Post Reynolds School

Flag Day program in the John Post Reynolds School auditorium honors Lincoln's Birthday. Remarks were given by Babbitt Post G R and Woman's Relief Corps members. The program featured songs, recitations, and readings including The Star Spangled Banner and The Peace Hymn of the Republic.

Lincoln John Post Reynolds Commissioner of Public Schools Babbitt Post Woman’s Relief Corps

Bristol Mothers' Club and Taft Mothers' Club Meeting

A joint Bristol Taft Mothers' Club gathering is set for Wednesday February 16 at 7 30 p m in Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Mrs H W Boynton and Mrs Mary E Root secure speaker Miss Mildred H MacDonald will discuss Children's Reading with vocal numbers and a cake candy and fancy goods sale in the corridor surrounding the event.

Bristol Mothers’ Club Taft Mothers’ Club Colt Memorial High School H W. Boynton Mary E Root Providence Public Library Treas

Bristol Scouts of America Hold Evening Inspection

The Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America will hold an inspection tonight at Artillery Armory at 8 PM with Scout Commander Col. Everett S Chaffee as inspecting officer. Deputies and local troop committees assist. Scouts report at 7 30 sharp. A scoutcraft demonstration follows and public attendance is invited.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Artillery Armory Col Everett S Chaffee

Girl Scouts Welcome Six New Members at YMCA Meeting

BristoI Troop of Girl Scouts held a weekly session in the YMCA library with Field Secretary Miss Booth of Providence in charge. Lieutenant Anna G Coggeshall assisted while Captain Alice W DeWolf was absent. Six new members joined, bringing total to 38, with knot tying instruction and songs opening and closing the meeting.

Bristol Girl Scouts Y.M.C.A Miss Booth Providence Anna G. Coggeshall Alice W. DeWolf

Bristol Chapter D A R meeting features singing and talk on security

The Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet next Monday at 3 o clock at Miss Lillia R Farrington s Bradford street home. Miss Madeline Paine of Providence will sing and Rev G E Edgett will speak on National Security. Hostesses are Miss Farrington Mrs E G Easterbrooks and Mrs Edward J Brownell.

Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Lillia R. Farrington Bradford Street Madeline Paine Providence G. E. Edgett Farrington E. G. Easterbrooks Edward J. Brownell

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