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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-18

evening. Smoking and story telling oc-
cupied the attention Of the post.
McGregor Post will celebrate its birth
day the early part OF the coming month.
The Department. Commander desires TO
rectify an error made in the date OF the
official visitations for the month of De-
cember. Tney will take placeas follows.
aud members of the staff and all COM
rades who are intending to accompany
the department officers will report accord
ing To date and time gwen below at de-
partment headquarters.
Farragut Post, No. 8, Thursday the sth. re-
port at Il. NJ. (Return from Riverside by
CarriagesD
McGregor Post, No. a. Friday the 9th. re-
port at q Il. NJ.
smith Post, No. o, Monday tho l2th, report
at 6:i5 l.. NJ. 49,
Thomas Post, No. IL, Tuesday the 18th, re-
Rodman Post. No. L. Tuesday the 18th, re-
port ut $50 Il. NJ
Slocum Post, No. 10. Wednesday the Ath,
report at 7:3O y. NJ.
Budlong Post, No. IL, thursday the 18th, re-
port at $50 L. NJ.
Charles 4. Guild Post, No. q, Friday the
I'd, Tower Post, No. Il. Monday the 10Th, report
at 6:i5 l.. NJ.
Bucklln Post, No. 20, Tuesday the Goth, re-
port at : L, NJ.
John A. Logan Post. No. rs, Wednesday the
2lst, report at 3:ij +. NJ
c. k. Warren Post. No. 81, Thursday the
I'D, report at II. NJ.
q. II Browne Post, No. 25, Monday the 26th,
report at Il. NJ.
&. c. Baker Post, No. l6, Tuesday the 9TH,
report at 0$}J r. NJ.
Lincoln Post, No. q, Tuesday the 9th, re-
port at 3i5 l.. NJ.
: V. Department Commander George T.
Cranston. will have charge OF visitations TO &.
{. Baker, Bndlong, and John n Logan Posts,
and j. V. Department Commander Charles III.
Baker OF Thomas, McGregor. Lincoln, and C..
T.. Guild Posts
Department Commander David S. Ray
and staff wit! visit John G. Nichols Post
tomorrow evening. The staff will re-
port at u. NJ.
Prescott Post had jolly good time last
Friday evening. The post entertained
the officers OF the department and one
'old vet" was mustered into the post.
During the evening "hard tack" (uot the
old fashioned) was served, and speeches
of patriotic. humorous and sentimental
nature were made by the visitors. The
meeting was thoroughly enjoyed 10y all
presst.C.
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GRAND ARMY.

Slocum Relief Corps met the president,
Comrade A. Name iester Hussey in chair.
The secretary, Airs. Fannie h. Topliff
read her report. Inc reports OF the sew
eral committees as TO the physical aud
financial condition of The sick and dis
tressed in their charge was made. and the
proper APPROPRIATION Tor the month of
December was MADE.
An appropriation was made in Slocum
Post Last wednesday evening for the
Rockland Post 10 be used In building its
new Post hall
Arnold Post fair will be visited by
Slocum Post next week.
Rockland Post has member VINO
lives seven miles from the pest and has
missed but two meetings during the past
year.
Slocum Post will have an open meet
inz Wednesday, Nov. 80 when the Rev.
IL. Is. Cady Of Newport will give stereop-
ticau views and "A lecture. The following
"Wednesday eveaing the post will nom
iuate officers for 1888.
BuchiIn Pos took IA prominent part in
placing a flag ou the Monroe Corner
school house this afternoon.
Tower Post had u meeting OF more than
usual interest last Tuesday evening.
There were many visitors present, all
having good word to say during the
good of the order.
Department Commander David s. Ray
aud staff visited +. w. Goddard Post las
Tuesday evening, and {. h. Lawton Post
Wednesday evening.
The fair that is being held by A rnold
Post has been very successful. The cold
weather is coming on, and the post has
fe " old vets who may need "a little assist
ance, and the money that is made by the
fair will be devoted TO this purp Jse.
BuckIin Post had no work lass Tuesday
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MANCHESTER UNITY.

A called meeting of LOYAL Providence
Lodge, No. 1850. /. o. o. f., NJ U., was
held Tuesday evening, Nov. s. for the
purpose OF electing doctor for the lodge.
DIR. Morton of Benefit street was duly
elected. Provincial q. M. Frank Burton
aud staff were present, also visitors from
several lodges OF the order. Six candi-
dates were initiated at which the visitors
ably as. isted and was done in very im-
pressive manner, Morris Rubin was APP
pom ell reporter for the lodge. AT, er
which interesting remarks were made by
Provincial g. VI. Frank Burton, Deputy
g. NJ. Thomas Greenwood, Provin-
cial &. $. Maurice Sugden, Past
Provincial Grand Master Frank Burton,
Deputy Grand Master Thomas Green
wood, Provincial Corresponding Secre-
tary Maurice Su Iden, Past Provincial
Grand Master lsiah Creeser, Grand
Master Charles Lockwood and Noble
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SONS OF VETERANS.

Garfield Camp had good attendance
last Wednesday evening. There was no
work of Importance. Brother Henry
Baacke, the latest addition TO the camp,
was present and proved himself TO be an
entertainer OF no small degree.
Major w. NJ. l.. Bowen ana Capt
Charles l.. Pettis made n friendly call
upon Silas Casey Camp last Tuesday
evening, and they were given hearty re-
ception.
Capt. "A. X. Tilton Camp indulged in
bean supper last Tuesday evening
which was big success. IL was followed
10y well arranged musical and literary
program.
Fred Il. Davis Camp will not hold any
more meetings until Tuesday, Nov. 20.
on account OF the fair OF Arnold Post,
On the above named date the camp will
hold one OF its enjoyable sociols in its
hall 90 Westminster street.
The different camps in the State will
visit Arnold Post fair this evening.
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CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

THE owners of estate. assessed for the csnstruos
nSnsd IN sa the far %
eonstruc3n on, were on the 18th day oa octsbsr isss
io9ses sne sseSSs OF from usc s. to cs
street. through Prairie avenue TO Loeen aveaues
Oceen street sOuthery to connect with the intsrs
IN cofsr strect from Gordon avenue to Prairie
In Pennsrivania avenue. from Broad ssrsss "a
In Congress avenue from Broad street to HAuii-
In broadway. from present sewer "A saia srsses
In High street from city line. 20 cuunscs wiah th4
phs In Hemiock street from valley ssrest to tAs
In Esri street, from dreenwssh street. 70 connect
with the main intercepting sewer section nine Of
In Buckiin street from Carter street to Eari
In Prairie avenue from Pusnc ssrsss to Cslfax
In Gallup street. from Broad street. 10 summis
In Collar street from Broad ssr.et - Gordon
roe sna ron nd a IN OCEAN -ss fPom cefs
street 20 Logan avenue
In Public street. from Broad street to Hamiits.
In ocean street. from Public street TO Colfax
In Amherst street from Erastus street TO Putnam
and In Putnam street from Amherst street to-
nam street to Valley street and IN Covcll strssA,
from Atwels avenue TO Amherst.street.
before ,ns ssh das Of Oct VIII s.
made on the same at the rate OF per centum per
Annum from the date OF payment 70 said Last mem
toned date.
One-third Of the assessment may be paid at any
time within year from the time the assessments
Ia lodged with the city treasurer. without fnter
The second installment OF one third may he PAID
within two years from the day Of said lodgrnent
with the the city treasurer by paying In addition
thereto the interest on the whole amount ne @
said asss~ uent the rate Of sx (6) per cent Per
annuTn from the first day OF the second year oktsr
sad iodgment Q the time q payment
The last or third nstAllment OF the assessment
may be paid within three years after said lodg-
ment by paying In addition thereto the interest
thereon at the rate OF six (o) per cent per aAnum
from the date Of the last payment
IN the first instalfnent II not paid AZ the end of
one year from the day OF the odsment OF the assess
pent with the City Treasurer the whole aa>oes-
ment can then be collected with interest thsrc-
from at the rate of SIX 90 per cent Per annum and
expenses OF collection. ID. Ia ID okAN0Eh
o2t-lm -------l7tx1tsAxuknks
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CITH ADYERrIsEMERrs.
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PRO-
yiDENCE PLANTATIONS
The City Of Providence.
CITY ELECTION

Whereas. TUESDAY, the twenty second day Of
Noyemper "a a. lSys ees We i~aItn tuesday IN
holding the City Election.
n Wherefore, lhe qualified electors OF tho CITY Of
% ssinDie s IN ward meetings on said twenty second
80 First ward-Frst District, at the ward room ON
Wiokenden street Second District. at east end of
second ward-Fiist District. at the school houss
on on Meeting street tbetween North Main and BENZ
~ streets. Second District. at the ward room
Third Ward,flrst District. at No: 81 West River
street. Third District at No. $40 Branch avenue.
on fg9rtn MsrdrEst District a. the school house
Wesiminsier street Second nQor.
Chestnut street between Elm and Elbow streets1.
Socond ID strict at the ward room on Beacon ave-
sixth ward-First District, at the ward room on
Public street. Second District. at No. 23S Thur
seventh ward-First District. at No. AZ spraxus
street. Second District at the ward room on Oak
Eighth Ward First District. at northwest corner
OF Mcsser and Hudson streets Second District. at
Ninih Ward1tirst District, at northeast corner
e n nr h room Saa on TSI9 streets Second District at
rlne lhen1n Wsrdtirs pstriet on easeIly side & o.
trct, at the wsr room on AtWell's avenue. Third
District. at No. 34n Smith street
The electors qualified 20 vote In the election OF ali
General ii,eers Will give IN their ballots for NJ YoR.
SEER OF THE POOH, WARDEN and CLERK OF
their respective districts. and T1N JUSTICES OF
THE PEACE. with the names numbered.
said electors In eaCn ward will eject ONE OF the
res dents of said ward a member OF the SCHOOL
COMMIT IF FOR tue term OF three years.
And sad electors in the F.urth Ward viii elect
one res u mt OF said ward a member of the SCHOOL
COMMITTEE Ter tile term of ONE YEAR, In place
OF q orge r.. Barstow. res.gned.
The qualified voters la each ward Will give
In their ballots for one ALDERMAN and four
COMMON COUNClLMEN. VINO shall each be =
qualified voter In said city and resident In the
ward for which lie Is elected.
said ward meetings. as the law directs shall be
kept open irom sunrise at 6:i5 A. M until o'clock
l.. NJ.
Witness my hand and the seal of said city, this
fourteenth day Of November, A. ID. 1902
WILLIAM T. CLARKE.
MATT City Clerk
THE CITY OF PROyInENCR
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pYTHIAN sIsTERHoop.

Calantha Assembly meets next
Wednesday afternoon. when it is expect
ed that there will be work in the de-
gree.
Tue members of Elmwood Assembly
met last evening at the residence of Sister
l.. :. Bliven, No. ll6 Hope street, and en-
joyed one of their social gatherings A
supper was served.
Tne III. T.. Is. Club OF Harmonic As
sem ply met at the residence OF the grand
mistress of the exchequer, Mrs. l.. Is. JOS
lin. lass Monday, aud spent a very pleas
anJ evening.
Howard Assembly will hold a grand
masquerade ball in Odd Fellows Hall.
East Providence. Wednesday evening
Dec. Z.
Hermione Assembly No. will hold fits
next regular meeting Monday, Nov. 81,
at 3 Il. NJ.
Tho Leap Year supper and social under
the auspices OF Hermoine Assembly will
take place in Oriental Hall Monday even
ing, Nov. 81. Ladies. remember this is
your last chance for four years.
Supper served from To 8. Sisters
please remember your contributions for
the supper.
The committee on the grand ball that
is TO be held in Infantry Hall met with
Grand Chancellor Miss Annie Mueller
last Friday evening for the purpose of
perfecting plans for the ball. This prom
lses TO be grand affair.
Call and Get estimates on your by-lavs
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and three applications for membership
were received Other matters OF prl-
vate character were acted upon. The
third aud possibly the first degree will be
conferred next Monday evening
Washington Council had a large at
tendance last Wednesday evening. Three
applications for me nbership wers re-
ceived, one can iidate received the second
degree aud eight the thirl. There will
be no meeting next Monday evening.
There will be grand gathering OF the
order in South Providence this evening.
There is to be ~ fl raising in that part
of the city IL will be conducted under
the auspices of Garfield Council. Ar
rangements are perfected to care for 900.
1t is expected that every council in the
state will be represented.
Lincoln Council had an attendance 10
last evening. The degree staff of Mar
ragausett Council, conferred the third de-
gree upon fifteen candidates. Three ap-
plications Tor membership were received.
Among the visitors were National Repre-
sentative +. w. Fuller, State Secretary
Lytelle, Jonathan Orsborne, ID. 5. &. OF
Conn, +. Alexander and others. AT the
close of the meeting collation. was
served.
Liberty Council visited Lincoln Coun.
Gil last evening.
Providence Council had well-attended
session last Monday evening. Three
cand idates were given the second and one
the third degree, and eight applicat ions
for membership were received.
Now is the time to stock up for the coming
year in your general printing. BROWN, Eddy
street.
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mem oers Of the order in this state as an
earnest worker in the cause of Pythian-
ism. He has been suffering for some
time with lung trouble and his physi-
clans have ordered him to 20 To Colorado.
Brother Chamberlain is member Of
Palestine Lodge an has been one OF It's
officers since the lodge ives instituted IT.
was the intention OF the lodge u tender
a reception to him in the lodge room last
Tuesday evening, but on account OF the
weather he was unable u be present. The
day of his departure is next Tuesday. lie
will 20 to Boston and from there TO Love
land, Col. His family will remain in this
city for the present. HIS friends have
hope OF his ultimate recovery. but there
are some doubts as To whether lie will
ever return TO Providence again to make
it his home.
The officers of the new lodge that is
being formed on 5 nith's Hill are as fol-
lows: Past Chancellor, A. y. Robbins !;
chancellor comm iuder, a. o. Robbins;
vice chancellor, {. T.. Briggs; prelate, j..
X. Bowen; nIaster-at-arms, David e..
Hunter; keeper of records and seal, Wm.
Il. Coombs; master OF finance, j. w.
Behan; master of eXchequer, j. NJ.
Brickett; inner guard, w. j. Reid; outer
guard, j. III. Dean; trustees. &. ii. Pool,
Il. A. Roberts aud r.. ;. Ross. The lodge
viii be known as Smithsonian Lodge,
No. 81. and an eff Jrt will be made to have
il instituted on Monday evening, Dec. D.
The ne.rees Of the order will b. conferred
on the above-named persons in Elmwoo /
Lodge next Wednesday evening. The
lodge will start off with membership of
not less thsu 75.
Tue date of the basket party and social
of Red Cross Lodge is TUESDAY, Dec. l3.
a. Fr edom Hall, No. 9ol Eddy street.
corner or OxforI.
st. George Lodge had one of its old
time sort OF meetings last "Wednesday
evening. The formation of a sick benefit
association was thc. theme of discussion.
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hold "a grand MASQUERADE ball in Dyer
Opera House. Friday evening, Dec.
The best dressed lady aud gentleman
will each be presented with "A gold waych.
aud the most ridiculous appearing lady
and gentleman will receive silk um-
brella and gold headed cane respective
ly. The work is in the hands Of Samuel
Smith, chairman, John Becton. Joseph
Austin, w. W. Oliver. William Woolty,
Albert Smith aud Fred Smith. Music
will be furnished by the Mount Pleas
ant Orchestra.
lvanhoe Castle had n pleasant session
last evening. SIX applications for MEM
bership were received, aud four candi-
dates received the first. second aud third
degrees. The by-laAs of the Castle were
brought up for action. Remarks under
the head OF the good Of the order were
made by Sir Knights Deputy Supreme
Commander John Bray, Past CommanG-
ers kitchman, Au,tin aud Becton. Sir
Knight Commander David Smith aud
others. The officers for 1893 were nomi-
mated.
Order your letter heads, bill heads, state
ments, etc. BRowN, - Eddy.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

What Cneer division of the uniform
rank meets this evening.
Rhode Island Lodge had jovial sort Of
"a session last Monday evening There
was no work and the chancellor com
mander gave the visitors and members an
opportunity To air their oratorical accom-
plishments. Among those that took ad-
vantage of the occasion were Brother &.
II. Bragg of Blake Lodge OF Worcester,
Mass, and Vice Chancellor f. {. Gates,
NJ. d.. of Palestine Lodge. This lodge
will be tho guest of Sterling Lodge this
evening, aud the members are requested
to meet in the ante-room of the last
named lodge at S:l5.
Abraham Lincoln Lodge will be the
guest OF What Cheer Lodge next Monday
evening.
Abraham Lincoln Lodge conferred the
rank OF knight upon two candidates last
"Wednesday evening. Grand Chancellor
Fred y. Golf was there accompanied by
supreme Representative James X. Bray
ton. The attendance was very large. A
collation. wa served after which gen
eral good time was enjoyed
Garfield Lodge spent last Tuesday
evening in "doing awayn with a collation.
that was furnished by Brother Joseph
Smith, it being his last visit TO the lodge
prior TO his removal to Lawrence, Mass.
Vocal and instrumental selections were
rendered by the musically inclined
brothers. The rank OF page Will be con
ferred next Tuesday evening.
The executive committee of tho grand
lodge met in the office of the grand
keeper OF records and seal last Monday
evening. Permission was granted
Brother a. O. Ma zee of Elmwood Lodge.
to institute "a lodge on Smiths Hill. A
representation from the charter members
OF the new lodge that il being formed on
Block Island, was present and received
instructions The question of building a
Pyth an Temple was brought up aud
committee was appointed To propose suit
able plans and to report at the next meet
ing OF the granl lodge.
Palestine Lodge gave one candidate the
rank OF PAGE aud one page the rank Of
esquire last Tuesday evening. Inc sick
members remain about the same. There
will probably be work in one of the ranks
next Tuesday evening.
Perseverance Lodge had n good attend
ance last Tuesday evening, when the
rank of esquire was conferred on two
pages, the work being done in very
creditable manner. The rank OF Knight
will be conferred next Tuesday evening.
Damon Lodge had work in the rank OF
page last Tuesday evening. aud one ap-
plication for membership was received.
brothers Morse and Chapman remain
about tie same. and Brother Greene was
reported to he very sick. The rank of
Knight will be conferred next Tuesday
evening on one candidate
Brother j. ID. Carpenter Of Oriental
Lodge spent few days I'm New York city
the past week.
WHAT Cheer lodge had a good attend
ance last Monday evening. Two appli
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and the rank OF knight was conferred on
four esquires. An invitation was re-
ceived from Sterling lodge to make a
fraternal visit this evening and 1t was
heartily accepted.
Brother Madden was reported sick, and
Brother Pierce was reported to be about
the same
Brother Leonari u. Elgar of Charles II.
Chickering lodge is suffering with 8 very
severe attack OF tonsil tits.
This week were present the familiar
features OF Past Chancellor Bradford 5.
Chamberlain, we'll known among the
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The little daughter OF Great Junior Sag
amore Henry +. Wood is seriously i'll.
Wamsitia Tribe had "a good attendance
last Monday evening, the attraction be-
ing au amendment Co the bylaws. The
sick members remain about the same.
Next Monday evening there will be work
in the hunters and warriors degree.
Past Sachem NJ NJ. Anthony of King
Philip Tribe is confined to his residence
by illness.
King Philip Tribe had n big attendance
last Monday evening. OIe application
for membership was recsived, aud the
Hunters degree was conferred on one
candidate under the supervision OF Past
Sachem A. Morey. The warriors degree
will be conferred next Monday evening.
Canonchet Tribe meets for business
this evening
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ALFRIsDIANS. A

Brigade No. | met tIsC Monday evening
at Al Westminster street. The Hon. Com
mander Thomas Nicholas in the chair.
There was u very large attendance, and,
rs usual, all the officers were present.
The investigating committee reported
favorably OH one candidate. Past Com
mander James Cook was reported sick,
also Past Commander Bradshaw, who is
at present staying at his native town,
Burg England. The COMMITTEES on an
nunl concert and ball was appointed by
the honorable commander, aud this year
promises 10 surpass anything held before
Alter the regular busi ,ess was disposed
of the comrades INDUCED ia a feed" of
pork pies aud coffee After this the
cigars were passed and the members set
tied down aud enjoyed a very social hour
Comrades William Nichols. Mudder-
mien, William Tongue. Edward Whittle,
Past Commander Fred Wilde, George
White, Past Commander Daniel Heavens
aud others entertained the company with
songs aud sayings, aud remarks of an in.
teresting nature were made by Grand
Treasurer John Turner, Past Commander
A. Roberts of Brigade No. 3 aud Com
mander Thomas Nichols IL was nearly
midnight before the meeting was brought
to n close.
Brigade No. o met last Friday evening
i'm Hewes Hall and had fair attendance.
Hon. Commander John Lees presided.
This in the baby" brigade and it IL
growing rapidly. IL will hold its first
grand ball aud concert
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apo1t twenty-five. They were received
with band OF music, saw the royal pur-
pie degree exemplficd in beautiful
manner, and were given sumptuous
banquet. The delegation returned Thurs
day morning.
Olive Branch Lodge met last evening
and had a very enjoyable meeting There
was but little done except to care for the
sick.
Mt. Vernon Lodge had an excellent
meeting Wednesday evening. They con
ferred the second degree on one candi-
da e. The thri degree will be- in order
next Wednesday evening. Tne attend
ance was large. This lodge will make
Roger Williams a fraternal visit in De-
cember
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge had very sue
cessful sociaI last Wednesday evening.
The cool weather increases the orders on
wedding announcements. Call and inspect
styles. BROWN. IS Eddy.
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woMAN's RELIEF CORPS.

Arnold Relief Corps will not hold any
more meetings during the present mouth
on account OF their hall being occupied by
their fair.
Brown Relief Corps met Monday even
ing with "A good attendance. Two candi-
dates were initiated, after which the
corps closed its meeting and visited the
fair Of Arnold Post.
Department President Mrs. Emily
Sibley aud suite visite Farragut Corps
last Monday evening. Next Tuesday even
ing Lincoln Corps will be visited by the
department officers.
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DAUGHTERS OF PoCAHoNTAs

Waneta Council hell short session
last " ednestiay evening, prior TO its
cial. when five applications for member
ship were received. The next meetin OF
the conncil Will be Wednesday evening.
Dec. 9 when twelve candidates will be
initiated. Tue council will also take
action upon meeting every Wednesday
evening instead of the first and third
Wednesday evenings.
The prospects OF new council in New
port, are at the present time very fiatter-
ing, and there is no doubt but what one
will be instituted before the last Of De-
cember
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PYTHIAN SISTERS.

The degree team OF Unity Temple will
meet ia Columbia Hall next Monday
afternoon for drill. There will be work
in the temple the following Tuesday
evening. when IL Is expected that all OF
the dignitaries OF the order will be pres
ent
Deputy Supreme Chief Miss Marie
Stranburg OF New York City was the
guest OF Supreme Senior Mrs. Sarah J..
Goff the past week. Mrs. Stranburg re-
turned last Friday morning
Elnwood Temple will have n grand
house warming at its new home, 25