The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-07

ramona lrlDe nau very large attend
ance last Tuesday evening. there being
present a good.sized delegation from
Metamora and Squautum Tribes. Dur
ing the early part Of the evening the
adoption team of Metamora Tribe under
the direction OF Sachen II. /. Clegg, ex-
emplified the work of the adoption de-
gree, Brother jackson officiating as the
candidate. and the team showed that
they had done a great deal of hard work
in the way OF practice, and were nearly
perfect. This portion of the evenings
ceremony was followed with generous
supply Of corn and venisoo, that was
served in the banquet room. After the
inner man had been attended to.
Sachen X. II. Lewis called the body
to order, aud Past Sachem N f.
Arendt was called upon for an address.
Charles w. Mercier, ID. ID. q. s., was the
next speaker, and in few words gave
report of the work of the great council at
It's last session. Brothers Adams and
King, musical experts, entertained the
members with few selections on the
harp and either. Brothers Mcnamara
and jackson followed with vocal selec
tion, accompanied by Brother Hull at
the piano. Junior Sagamore NJ. A. Mar
chant of Squantum Tribe was the next
speaker. lie was followed by Brother G..
Aiger, NJ. d., Sachem Clegg of Metamora
Tribe, Senior Sycamore G.. j. Dean of Ia
homa Tribe. Brother Freeze closed the
well executed selections on the piano. The
whole affair was one of the most interest
ing that has been held in any wigwam of
the order during the season. and the man.
agement was In the hands of Brothers
George, Evans, Burns. Mcdonald, Senior
Sycamore Z. j. Dean aud Junior Saga
more William Morey.
King Philip Tribe had more than its
usual attendance last Monday evening,
aud the members were well paid for their
visit, as the adoption d gree was con-
ferred on eighteen candidates in a very
painstaking manner. Several applica-
lions for membership were received
Brother Cranston, the only member on
the sick list, remains about the same
Next Monday evening, the hunters de-
gree will be conferred on "a number OF
candidates, aud all of the members are
requested To DC present and assist in the
work.
Wamsitta Tribe had fair attendance
last Monday evening. Chief john ID.
Chester ana his band of warriors gave
one hunter the warriors degree. CnIef
Hiram ID. Burlington, who WAS formerly
member Of Mauitou OF Fall River,
Mass, became member OF the tribe by
card. Brother Burlington is one OF the
firm of Burlington x Elmes, the well
known furni Ure dealers in tnis city.
Brother Burlington celebra. ed the event
by giving the members box of cigars
tlaJ were tUJONcu NuTllI tue evening.
Tue chiefs degree will be Conferred next
Monday evening on one candidate. i,ast
Sachem II. Il. Maynard having charge Of
the work.
Tahoma Tribe receive four applica-
tions for mem mbership last Tuesday even
lug. The hunters degreJ will De con-
ferred next Tue,G evening.
There is movement OH foot among
one or more OF trib-s to arrange for "A
visit TO Weenat Snassitt Tribe OF New
port.
Metamora Tribe had good attendance
last Friday evening Six applications for
membership were received and several
candidates were instructed la the several
degrees. There will be one or more ap-
plications received at the session this
evening and work in one or more OF the
degrees.
Brother George A. Manchester was
elected drill master for the adoption de-
gree team # King Philip Tribe last Mon
day.
Waneta Council, u. OF T.. held short
session prior TO their social last Wednes.
day evening, and three applications fJr
membership were received. On Friday
evening, Oct. 81, they will celebrate
Columbus Day by Initiating twelve eau
didntes.
waichemoket Tribe held n very sue
cessful social In Odd Fellows Hail, East
Providence, last Thursday evening. The
grand march was led by Past Sachem