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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

3

Whist Event At Colt Memorial High School A Success

The whist gathering in G A R Hall Tuesday evening, hosted by the Colt Memorial High School Senior Class, featured bridge and straight whist. Prizes for straight whist went to Miss Anna August, Mrs. Charles E. Luther, Edward E. Bunc and Ernest Alder, while bridge whist prizes were awarded to Miss Mabel Salisbury, Mrs. T Clarke Brown Jr., and Mrs. William H. Angevine.

Cmt Ners G. A. R. Hall Colt Memorial High School Anna August Charles E. Luther Edward E. Bunc Ernest Alder Mabel Salisbury T. Clarke Brown, Jr

Daily Thought: Curiosity as a gift of knowing

Curiosity is a gift and a capacity of pleasure in knowing. If you destroy it you make yourself cold and dull as Ruskin notes.

Ruskin

Senator Colt Opposes Philippine Independence Amendment

United States Senator Colt delivers a lengthy Senate speech opposing Senator Clarke of Arkansas and his four year independence amendment for the Philippines. Colt argues the Philippines cannot establish a stable popular government in two or four years and warns independence would risk injustice and bad faith. He cites historical revolutions and the need for longer preparation before granting sovereignty. He states he will vote against the amendment.

United States Colt Senate Clarke Arkansas Jance Spain France Paris Switzerland Meyer Library of Congress Chile Argentina Bolivia Peru Colombia Mexico Philippines

Installation of Maccabees Officers in Constitution Tent No 11

The Knights of Maccabees will install officers tonight at Odd Fellows Hall led by State Commander Elmer L. Galley. Officers include Arthur W. Barrett, James T. Haines, George E. Perry, and others with programs, music, addresses by Rev. Dr. A C McGilton and Dr. Henry L. Teller, plus reception and dancing.

Constitution Knights of the Maccabees Odd Fellows’ Hall Elmer L. Galley Providence Arthur W. Barrett James T. Haines George E. Perry William N. Burgess John R. Sibley Henry L. Teller Frank T. Kinnicutt Harry D. Robinson Edward C. Gallup Cyrus A. Jackson Sentinel W. D. Baggs Angus Anderson Overture R. J. Division Nelson A. Weinberg Rose Millier Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Willard Blount A. C. McGilton Thomas McDermott Thomas Olstad Edward €. Gallup

Providence and Fall River Men In Gymnasium Volleyball

The Providence Associa tion led by R C Cubbon staged calisthenics and a best two of three volleyball match with Fall River. Providence won 21 8 and 21 13 while Fall River captured 11 9. Post game social hour in Rockwell Hall featured refreshments by a women’s committee led by Mrs A W Barrett.

Providence and Fall River R. C. Cubbon Providence Association Providence Rockwell Hall A. W. Barrett

Shifts of Politics and Public Duty

A concise thought from the Philadelphia Press noting tolerance for entering office on political grounds yet resentment when asked to leave a post for the same reason. The quote reflects on political service and public scrutiny without naming individuals or dates.

Philadelphia Press

Installation of Wampanoag Encampment Officers

Officers of Wampanoag Encampment No 9 I O O F were installed at Odd Fellows Hall with a turkey supper. The appointive and installing boards were acknowledged by Chief Patriarch Merton A Cheesman who praised future prospects, as District Deputy Grand Patriarch Willard and Deputy Grand Senior Warden Smith spoke.

Wampanoag Odd Fellows’ Hall Robert C. Willaeds John S D. G. S. Malcolm D. eCun D. G. T. Horatio Fraser William J. Ish Merton A. Cheesman John Usher, Jr George Fish DeWitt E. Bolster John G. Stewart Aan A. Bosworth Jae Newman James T. Robertson William J. Munro Charles F. Sanford Outside Sentinel Fred Wilbur Merton A. Gheesman Willard Smith George Rish

State Street M E Church Announces Union Service Sermon

The State Street M E Church invites Sunday activities led by Rev. Dr. A. McGilton with a sermon on Drudgery versus the Glorified Life. Sunday School and Bible Class at noon, Epworth League at 6 45 led by Miss Lillian Nicholas revises The Meaning of Discipleship. A 7 30 union service with Baptist and Pentecostal churches features Mr. Gumb delivering Christianity That Counts.

Mata State Street M A. McGilton Epworth League Lillian Nicholas Gumb

First Baptist Church Evening Prayer Meeting and Sunday Talks

This evening prayer meeting focuses on a "Consecrated Life" topic. Sunday morning the sermon is "The Calling of the Master" with Sunday School at 11.45 and a Young People's Meeting at 7. Evening Union Service at the State Street M E Church features Irving T. Gumb speaking on "Christianity That Counts."

State Street M. E Irving T. Gumb The Baptist Church

Hokara Skin Cream Promises Clear, Smooth Complexion

Hokara cream advertises rapid relief for pimples and skin blemishes with soothing antiseptic massage action. It claims after washing, dead skin flakes off and promises softer skin. offered for 25c with a 50c larger jar under a best you ever used or money back guarantee by W. H. Bushington.

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