The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-24
Odd Fellows.

Swarts Lodge conferred the third de-
gree on three candidates last Wednes-
day evening. A handsome framed set
of resolutions was received froIn Wam-
pun Lodge of Wrentham, Mass, for
the courtesies extended on April 20.
The beneficial association will hold a
very important meeting next Tuesday
morning in the lodge room of Westmin-
ster Lodge, corner Weybosset and Rich
mond streets, at $3.50.
Pilgrim Lodge had no work last
Wednesday evening. Brothers Ware,
Viceroy and Past Grand Norris remain
about the same. Past Grand Granger,
who has been out of the State for a
number of years, was present and re-
ceived an ovation when he entered the
hall. Brother Bastinett of Columbia
Lodge was among the visitors. The en-
tire evening was given up to sociability.
Reliance Lodge held a very short ses-
sion last Tuesday evening owing to
many of their members going to Wick
ford with Fraternity Encampment.
1t is expected that the different halls
in Odd Fellows building will be ready
for occupancy July 10.
Pilgrim Lodge conferred the first de-
gree on candidate last Tuesday evening.
One application for membership was re-
ceived. Brothers Anthony and Chap
man remain about the same, and
Brother Arnold is not so well. The
second degree will be conferred next
Tuesday evening.
Roger Williams Lodge met in En-
campment Hall last Tuesday evening,
and conferred the third degree on four
candidates. This lodge will do no more
work in the way of degrees until Odd
Fellows Hall is ready.
Hope Lodge will "talk up" a field
day next Mondoy evening.
Steps have been taken in Crescent
Lodge to observe its birthday Wednes-
day, July 10.
Crescent Lodge had fair attendance
last Tuesday evening. Past Grands
Peckham and Taylor remain about the
same. Brother George Harper is said to
be in critical condition. He is at the
II. /. Hospital.
Hope Lodge held a very short session
last Monday evening. As soon ms the
routine of business was disposed of, the
members repaired to Encanpment hall
and took part in the fiftieth anniversary
of Past Grand A. Truman one of its old
est members. The lodge will meet in
Westminster Lodge room next Monday
evening and confer the initiatory de-
gree.
Thirty five members of Fraternity En-
campment visited Uncas Encampment
Of Wexford last Tuesday evening. The
three degrees wern conferred on three
candidates by the visiting body, after
which banquet was served. Past
High Priest Soule officiated as toast
master. Speeches were made by Grand
Patriach Pierce, Grand Junior Warden
Creighton, Past Grand Patriach, A.
Mclntish and Past Chief Patriach Lin
coin.
Reliance Lodge held memorial service
in their hall last Sunday. Tue hall was
very handsomely decorated with an
abundance of flowers An address WIS
made by the Rev George X. Sphinx. The
What Cheer Quartet, consisting of Clar-
ence X. Larseil. Stephen G. Gowdy, John
MacNamara aud Walter s. McLtne, rem
dered several selections: Toe committee
of arrangements was: Past Grand L. Ii.
Lincoln, Vice Grand q. X. Wakefield aud
Brother W. L. Ripley.
Last evening Friendly Union Lodge
voted to enjoy days outing with their
families and friends at Silver Spring, Fri
day, July $.
Charity Lodge, ID. of r.. meets next
Friday evening and will have WORK in
that degree.
Brother l.. +. Gray of Hope Lodge died
last Monday morning after brief Illness.
His remains were taken to New Hamp-
shirefor interment
Olive Branch Lodge met in the office of
the grand secretary last evening. The
following brothers were appointed com
mittee TO make the necessary arrange
-ments for field day To be held-tise last
week in July: V. G.. II. II. Chambers
Brothers John Brown 2j, Robert l..
Smith. A. II. Ainsworth and Past Grand
William X. Nush.
A new, and what promises to BE- n very
prosperous lodge, was instituted by Grand
Chancellor, Fred ~ Goff and suite in
Natick last Wednesday evening.
Brother b. K. harrington of Edge wood
Lodge spent his two weeks vacation in
and around New York.
Charles t. Chickering Lodge has pur-
chased an elegant carpet for their new
hall. This lodge will confer the rank of
page on ten strangers Wednesday even
Ing, July o.
Brother Chester of Enterprise Lodge is
somewhat improved.
Brother Hague of ST. Johns Loige re
mains about the same, and Past Cnancel-
lor Capwell was reported well Thursday
evening.