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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
2
Local residents head to Boston Haverhill and across New England for visits and vacations. Names include Anna Hammill Edna Peterson Helena Quinn Marion Dorothy King and more, with remarks on dances fairs and social events at G A R Hall and Allied Bazaar.
The First Bristol Troop 1 meets tonight at 7 30 in the scout building after summer break to transact business. Troop 2 meets tomorrow at 7 30 to plan fall work and reorganize patrols. Troop 3 resumes Wednesday at Santo Hall Franklin Street for monthly plans. Troop 4 meets Thursday at 7 30 on Congregational Street for test work and monthlong planning. The East Shore District Rally with athletic sports and games will be held soon across Bristol County troops.
Raymond A. Card, a town contractor, suffered seven injuries to his left arm when a sash shattered at the County Court House last Thursday. A glass shard severed an artery in his forearm as he worked in the basement. Edward Mann aided him to the street and he was hospitalized. Dr Hasbrouck treated him with three stitches before Card returned home.
The Bristol Girl Scouts arrived home Sunday from Camp Hoffman in Rhode Island. They attempted Junior and Senior life saving badges but ran out of time and will retry next year. Overnight hikes campfires frankfort roasts and Girls Day provided entertainment. Several girls pursued their first class badge but did not finish. They returned eager to go again.
Miss Mary R. Drury arrives home after nearly a year abroad. She is accompanied by Seo San of Tokyo and Kana San of Kioto, two 20 year old Japanese girls set to attend school in America. Drury previously taught at St. Hilda's School in Wuchang, China.
Joseph A Hammill spends a vacation at Narragansett Pier. Edward Quirk enjoys a weekend with friends in Arlington Heights. Mass Representative James F Lavander and wife travel through the White Mountains and plan to be away until Sept 15. Helen A Condon returns home after visiting friends in Salem for two weeks.
The Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts a week long carnival on the common with Martelly's Brass Band for dancing and evening singing. Attractions include a merry go round ponies and animals. Dolls blankets and silverware will be sold. James Holmes chairs the general committee with multiple sub committees handling refreshments amusements publicity platform booths and music.
Yesterday ten weddings were held at St Elizabeths Church with Rev Francisco G Vieira officiating. Orlinda Dires wed Joseph M Teixeira with Miss Ida Muntz as bridesmaid and Joseph Lima as best man. Bernardina Aruda married Manuel Cabral with Miss Mary Arruda as bridesmaid and Antonio Arruda as best, plus Freda Perr wed Manuel F Stiva. Attendants included Mars Sousa and Joseph Sousa.
A masquerade ball at Beach Terrace hosted Friday night by Judge Charles E Bartlett and Ai and Mrs Gouvern Ai featured guests from Providence Boston New York Philadelphia and Marylat. Prizes went to Mrs Ernest Wellar for funniest costume Daniel S Hayes for funniest man and Judge and Mrs Charles E Bartlett for cleverest costumes. Dancing continued in the Bartlett summer home ball room with Miss Louise Fitzpatrick Ted Gibbs of Providence performing fancy dances and Madeline E Casey also of Providence sang several selections. Refreshments were served.
Public and parochial schools start the term as Superintendent Hobbs urges full attendance. St Marys parochial school begins with eight grades and Colt Memorial High welcomes two new teachers Miss Rodman from Pawtucket and Miss Joyce from Brookline, both recently student teachers and graduates of prominent universities.
Rev Frederick Lee Maryon, formerly of St Stephen's Providence, was installed as rector of Trinity Church. Rev Frank Damrosch Jr preached a farewell sermon and noted Damrosch will assume duties at St Luke's Brockport NY. Maryon delivered his first sermon at 7 30 Sunday evening after the 10 45 ceremony.
An old advertisement promotes Pepto Manganati as a blood purifier and tonic that enriches the blood and revives tired people. It claims no bowel side effects unlike other iron preparations.
State Board of Public Roads invites sealed proposals for three reinforced concrete bridges in Hopkinton South Kingston and Bristol. Bids due September 13 1822 with $200 certified check. Plans available September 2 1922 for $10 deposit. Construction must finish by December 1 1922.
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