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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.

The members of Arnold Relief Corps
held their first supper and socia! last
evening in Arnold Post hall, No. SO West
minister street, ana they had nearly 800
at the table for supper, which was served
from to o'clock. The supper was fol-
lowed by dancing that was enjoyed until
after midnight. The ladies who had
charge of the affair are as follows: Mrs.
Clara Taylor, Mrs Carrie Bennett, Mrs.
Julia Bennett. Mrs. Sarah Pressey, Mrs
Agnes Swain and Mrs. A. Cleavland. A.
Is. Presscy had charge OF the dancing,
and Vaughan's Orchestra furnished the
music. Inc corps will hold its next
social Friday evening, Oct %.
There has been but. little business done
during the week in the corps, owing to
many Of the prominent members being in
Washington.
Department President Mrs Emily NJ
Sibley will issue her general orders dur
Ing the coming week. Among the more
important notices will be the date of her
visitations to the corps, and the appoint
ment of an inspector TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Mrs. Nellie
A. Pierce, who was not able to attend 20
the duties of the Office on account Of her
health.
The souvenir badges that were pre-
sented to the delegates at Washington
are exceedingly handsome. and are much
admired by those who have seen them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
THE GRAND ARMY.

It Is super1uous to say that the COM
rades from Little Rhody" adorned them
selves with the clam at the encampment.
Comrade Joe Handy, with his assistant,
Post, were kept busy supplying the COM
rades Of this department and others with
Grand Army badges, etc.
There seemed to be perfect craze
among the visitors to carry away souven-
irs from Washing on in the shape of g. A.
pocketbooks, pictures, cards and even
shavings from the big guns in process of
construction at the Washington navy
yard. II Is said that one enterprisinn
individual. n guest OF one Of the PRovI-
DENCE posts. a-cended jthe dome of the
Capitol, climDed higher than any one else
i'm the throng aud endeavored to snatch
the Statue of Freedom" from its place,
but was frustrated In his efforts, as it
was even then too far away from mis- ex-
tending grasp. Visitors stalked through
the Capitol and seated themselves In the
chairs of the Senators and Rep-esen ntatives
in both wings of the building, and inn
agined how they would conduct them
selves IL they were the law makers of the
land.
Throngs of people crowded the steam
ers for that mecca OF patriotic Americans,
Mount Vernon, ana had the satisfaction
OF beholding the historic house and
kTouuus WHICH tut Ol OOun
try" has made sacred by his pressnce
We visited in Washington the Treasury
Building, and with guide were con-
Quoted down to the basement and marched
around the big vault said to contain $685.
$3.50 standard silver dollars. At one
place through an iron grating we saw
stacked on the table 900 half dollars.
We visited the cemetery at Arlington,
which contains the graves OF 1i,9l5 Union
soldiers. There were four in our party,
and although the teams for transporting
the people to the cemetery were la great
demand, we succeeded In obtaining the
services OF little fellow with his wagon
to take US to the cemetery. lie was n
young unreconstructed rebel as we sub
sequently Learned, but he knew how to
make money just the same.
On returning from Arlington we saw
In store i'm Washington n little baby
sitting in s,trunk where his mother had
playfully placed him for n few moments,
while she waited on a customer. One OF
our party, n youth OF fifty summers or
more, stepped inside the store and in
quired of the good woman how mucn she
would take for the baby aud the trunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

The forty-sixth annual session Of the
National Council was held In Manchester,
N. H., Wednesday Of this week.
Elmwood Council secured seven appli-
cations for membership last Monday
evening and conferred three degrees OF
expects to confer the first degree on at
least thirty candidates next Monday
evening.
Mrs Fred Carpenter of East Providence
Is making handsome silk banner for Lib
erty Council which they expect to receive
next Thursday evening
Woonasquatucket Council had twelve
candidates for the first degree last even
Brother Charles A. Tanner OF Lincoln
Council was married last Tuesday even
ing to Miss Marion Kelly. Brother
Christopher j. Read acted as best man
and Miss Nellie Ward as bridesmaid.
Brother Tanner is also member OF Hook
and Ladder No. 2, and the members OF the
company were on hand with q generous
supply of colored fire.
Every seat In the hall OF Lincoln
Council was taken last evening. and
nearly every council In the State was
represented. Elmwood and Burnside
councils were the special guests OF the
evening. A pleasing musical program
was given for the benefit OF the visitors
and collation. was served.
Last Wednesday evening Washington
Council received three applications for
membership, and gave one candidate the
first degree. Next Wednesday evening.
State Councillor Ira ID. Golf will be on hand
and present them with the flag that was
won by them on the day of the excursion
OF the order. The council will make a
parade, headed by band of music.
through the principal streets.
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FORESTERS.

Court Westminster will hold social
Monday evening, Oct. IL.
Grand Chief Ranger Kinnion has ap-
pointed Brother j. Ii. Hurley as deputy
for Court Roger Williams.
Court Elmwood will hold its first
social of the season in Sprague's Hall,
Thursday evening, Oct. 90
The fair committee OF Court Narragan-
sett is hard at work. The opening night
will be next Monday and the fair will
close on the evening Of the 18th.
Court Roger Williams met last Friday
evening. Two applications for member
ship were received aud two ca ididates
elected. At the meeting of the court
next Friday evening several candidates
will be initiated.
The first grand ball given by PRovI-
DENCE Sanctuary will be he held in
Hiucrnian hall. 81 Westminster street,
Thursday evening. October 20.
A new court of the order will be insti-
tuted in Pawtucket Tuesday evening OF
next week.
Roger Williams Sanctuary of the Good
She pards was instituted in Pawtucket
last Friday evening with forty-fve MEM
bers, and over forty applications for men,
bersnip were received.
Court Burnside will initiate three can
didates next Monday evening.
Grand Chief Ranger kinnion will ar
range his visits 20 the subordinate courts
the coming week.
Badges sent out every day-North, South
East ana West-from BROWN, As Eddy.
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RED MEN.

Next tuesday evening 1anoma IrlDe
will entertain the officers and members
have a reput alton of being capital enter
tainers, and this occasion will probable be
one of the events of the season.
Past Great Sachem William A. Dinsmore
Of Massachusetts died on the 4th of the
month. lie was among the prominent
workers of the order in that state; Dele
cations from the Masons, Odd Fellows
and Knights OF Pythias, escorted the re-
mains to the grave.
The treasurer Of the Great Council of
the United States was among the
victims In the Keystone bank.
The increase of members throughout
the country was 1860 and the member
ship Of the degree of Pocahantos up to
date. is 1888, aud is divided amoung 2i4
councils.
Watchemoket Tribe meets this evening,
when there will be one or more condi-
dates for the Warriors degree.
Waneta Council will open the social
season by holding bean supper and a
grand social next Friday evening in the
wigwam of King Philip Tribe, No. "A
North Main street.
Metamora Tribe had a grand time last
Friday evening. There was good at
tendance OF its members, and Sachem X.
H. Lewis and delegation from Tahoma
Tribe were present. Remarks of very
,uoe,eStihg nature Were ihaue ny Sdcuein
Lewis, Past Sachems Arendt and
Luther, Senior Sagamores Dean and
Coombs AMI others Good cigars was
the extent OF the collation. and those were
freely distributed. Three applications
for membership were received. aud eight
applicants were voted into membership.
The adoption degree will be- given TO sew
eral candidates this evening.
Wamsitta Tribe had "A good attendance
last Monday evening. Work in one Of
the degrees was looked for, but the candi-
date failed to put in an appearance.
After the regular business had been dis
posed OF Great Senior Sycamore Henry
M. Francis was called upon for "a few re-
marks. Next Monday evening the hunt
ers and warriors degree will be given
several candidates, and there will be an
important item OF business to come up
Tor action.
Chief Edwin T.. Conklin, charter mem
Der OF King Philip tribe, aud mt one time
member OF the police force. died in
Manchester, N. H., and was buried last
Tuesday In that place. Chief George A.
Manchester and 4. q. Andrews repre-
sented the tribe, and took part In the
burial ceremony. They took with them
a beautiful floral piece, furnished by the
tribe
There will be a grand time In Tahoma
Tribe next Tuesday evening. The tribe
will entertain the officers and members OF
Metamora and Squantum Tribes. A
committee has been appointed to have n
supply of corn and venison" on hand
Tor the occasion. One OF the attractions
OF the evening will be the exemplification
OF the adoption degree.
Three hundred dollars was the sum Sc
cured In Wamsitta Tribe last Monday
evening, principally for dues. which Is
positive proof that the members of the
tribe are Interested In the welfare of the
body.
King Philip tribe has purchased an
elegant piano for the use OF les tenants
NarraRansett tribe had big attendance
last Monday evening. One application
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
PYTH/AN SiSTERHOOD.

Hermonia Assembly will hold their
first social in Oriental Hall Monday even
ing, Oct. IL.
Charlotte Ward Assembly will have an
entertainment in RHODE ISLAND *. of p.
Hall next Monday evening.
Calantha Assembly held very pleas
ant session last Wednesday evening
The attendance was extremely large.
Grand Chancellor, Miss Annie Mueller
vas present aud gave an interesting ac-
count of her western trip. She, in very
modest way, informed teem that she was
the only unmarried lady that had been
honored with the title OF grand chancel-
lor. The members are requested to meet
at the horse car depot noxt Tuesday
evening at 1:30, as the assembly will visit
one OF its sister assemblies. And on the
following Thursday the sewing circle will
spend the day with its chancellor COM
mander, Mrs. James McNally.
The members of Elmwood Assembly
met at the residence OF Past Grand Chan
cellor Mrs. j. III. Brown on Stanwood
street last Tuesday evening aud cele-
brated the fourth birthday of the assem-
bly,. There was an attendance Of sixty
three
The w. T. II. Club of Elmwood Assem-
bly, will meet with Mrs. j. Ii. Latham
this evening.
Elmwood Assembly will hold its first
social Thursday evening, Oct. "a.
A nice assortment of FOL iers for programs Just
rec RRnwN's
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ODD LADIES'.

The next session OF Triumph Lodge
will be held on the afternoon of Thurs
day, Oct 13, and i'm the evening they will
erary program in Columbia Hail.
Packard Lodge held its regular meet
ing Tuesday. the governments instructor
from Bostoa being present and the whole
work of the order was gone through with,
and the lodge was highly complimented
by the instructor for the creditable man
pleasant session.
The sewing circle connected with this
lodge will meet with Mrs. Comstock, las
Carpenter street, Tuesday, Oct. 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30

The quick-wittsd woman grasping the
situation, replied TO the question In such
an apt and pertinent manner that our
gentle youth retired from the store
Instantly amid the shouts of laughter
from his comrsaeds d Outside; outside
riving home by every train and boat. and
soon all the comrades OF this department
will be settling down to their several oc-
xt tho regular meeting of Ge,.ge II.
Browne Post, last Monday evecing. inter
Washington. s. v. Commander Lark
ham and Quartermaster Nottage dwelt at
length upon their visit TO the Fredericks-
burg battle field. Comrade Holly gave
an Interesting account of his excursion to
Harper's Ferry, South Mountain, Antie-
tam and Gettysburg. Later in the
the Woman's Relief Corps wsrs
highly entertained by an elo-
quent speech from Comrade Philip
Cheek, late Department Commander OF
Wisconsin. Among other items OF inter
est be described the methods pursued by
the &. A. X. of Wisconsin In caring for
soldiers and soldiers wives and widows.
rendering IL impossible for either class
to he sent TO the poor house. lie also
spoke Of a unique feature in Wisconsin
OF the formation OF g. A. X. Post COM
posed entirely Of Oneida Indians, who
conduct all the exercises OF the post in
the Indian tongue. Adjutant Taft hap
PLY responded to the speech of Comrade
Cheek and was followed by Comrade
Ansel l.. Sweet.
The meeting of Slocum Post, No. 10.
was well attended last Wednesday even
ing. AT the close of the business session
campfire was held, presided over by
Past Post Commander William Stone
Spirited addresses In relation to the re-
cent trip to Washington were made by
Commander Curtis. Comrade Bezely. Ad-
jutant Jewett. Past Commander Turner
and Comrade Henry Luther. The latter
comrade has again been honored this year
by the appointment TO the position of
aide-de-camp on the staff Of the comman-
der-in-chief.
This is the OF year for combination tickets
and As Eddy street the place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30

guest of Past Chancellor n. N. Sewell of
Enterprise Lodge Wednesday OF this
week. Brother Harmon 10 q well-known
newspaper man, having been connected
with the New England Furniture Worker
Past chancellor John Ogden of Garfield
Lodge has been elevated to the position
OF assistant superintendent Of the Geneva
mills IN Wanskuck.
St. Elmo Lodge met last. Wednesday
evening, and after the business of the
lodge had been disposed Of sat down to
a repast and an hour or more was spent
in q very social manner. Matters of much
Importance will come up at the next
SsThe sick benefit association meets next
Monday evening at the Office of the Grand
Keeper Of Records and Seal in Butler
Exchange.
The excursion committee are patiently
waiting for the lodges to make their re-
turns, and IL they do not make them soon
the tickets that have been given them
Will be charged to their account and u
bill sent In.
Supreme Representative Charles A.
and Mrs. Lee arrived home from their
Western trip last Monday evening.
Handsome crayon pictures OF Vice
Chancellor Peter +. Blake and Past
Lodge, have been hung upon the walls Of
the Castle hall.
Grand Chancellor Fred N. Goff and
board of grand officers. will visit PRovI-
DENCE Lodge this evening.
The bylaw committee OF st. George
Lodge will present several amendments
to the bylaws next Wednesday evening.
Elnwood Lodge had no work last
Wednesday. The only item of import
ance was the presentation Of a plan for
the proposed hall. The members will
be notified to be on hand Wednesday
.tx.x nnt nd .tt.<a 4 hA ri
Grand Chancellor Fred ". Goff aud board
of grand officers will be present next
Wednesday evening Brother Arnold,
who is in Rome, N. Y, writes that he is
coming home. Brother McGregor is well
and Brothers Roulston and Manc hester
are improving
st. John Lodge hac a full house last
evening. Brother Brennan was reported
sick. Brothers Read. p. c., and McKen-
ma are improving.
II in need of neat society pin. call on BROWN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
MYSTIC CHAM.

The John Bray military company will
Irons Hall Friday evening, Oct. %.
Providence Castle had big attendance
last Tuesday evening. Two candidates
received the Round Table degree. Sir
knight Commander +. j. Tyson is still
con fined to his home with rheumatism.
and Financial Secretary George Brans-
combe has fully recovered from his recent
illness and was at his post last Tuesday
evening.
Gen. Z. ID. Durand of New Haven,
Conn, will be the guest Of Gen. John
Bray and the members of the John Bray
military company the early part of the
coming week
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was also present. He stated that he had
married . girl from that State, and mis-
partner. sBrother Tonre, had done the
same thing. only his was RHODE ISLAND
lady. e.
Mayfiower Lodge devoted the time to
sociability last Wednesday evening. They
had for visitors Past Grands Potter OF
Westminster and Sanford Of Columbia
lodges who did much to make the time
pass pleasantly. Brother Maynard enter
tanned the members with several we'll
rendered recitations.
James Wood Lodge held very short
session Tuesday evening. Past Grand
Stayner who has been sick for some time
remains about the same.
BROWN. As Eddy. is headquarters for campaign
ora had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
SONS OF VETERANS.

Chaplain Warren Of Camp j. A. Garfield
is the father Of a ten pound boy, and the
officers and members of the camp were
entertained in honor of the event.
Thomas Moies Comp had n pleasant
session last Monday evening There were
quite number Of brothers present who
visited Washington, and they related
their experiences in that city, which In
many cases was amusing.
Capt. &. o. Swan of the Garfield tug
of-war team is still on the lookout for
challenges from other camps.
Col. Barton visited Camp Gen. Burn
side last Tuesday evening and gave the
members a very interesting account OF
trip to Washington.
The social given by Camp Fred Z. Davis
last Tuesday evening was a success in
every way. The next one will be held
Tuesday evening. Oct. is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
GOOD TEMPLARS.

The regular meeting of Hiawatha
Lodge was held last evening In Library
Hall. Three propositions were read and
one was elected to membership. Visit ors
from St Johns PROVIDENCE and Home
Lodge. Under good of the order remarks
were made by Sister Whelden of PRovI-
DENCE Lodge. Thers was n solo by Sister
Brother Graham OF Home Lodge, piano
solo by Sister Aull, recitation by Sister
Thompson, duet by Sisters Nellie Hodg-
son and Sadie Moore. The lodge will
hold an old maids sale on Wednesday
evening, Oct. 12.
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for membership and the warriors degree
was conferred on four hunters.
Brother Sterry X. BudlonR was elected
and installed as junior sycamore In VAN
sitta Tribe last Monday evening to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF
Brother A. Martin.
Thick as on dogs back-BRowNs badges
at washington the past week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
ROYAL ARcANUM.

During the coming week, the following
councils will meet Unity on Monday,
Olneyville on Tuesday, Pawtucket and
Narragansett on Wednesday. Mount
Hope on Thursday, PROVIDENCE and Trim
ity on Friday Evenings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30
UNITED WORKMEN.

PROVIDENCE Lodge had a big attend.
ance last Wednesday evening. Three ap-
plications for membership were flied.
The exemplillcation Of the secret work
of the order before the grand officers that
was to take place this evening, has been
postponed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30

Eureka Lodge will hold its sixth an
nual grand ball this evening i'm Wesden
Hall, No. Al Westminster street. Grand
officers have been invited To attend.
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K. AND I. OF HONOR.

Commencing with Tuesday evening,
Oct. IL. Fraternity Lodge will hold Sc
ries If socials at the rate OF one n month.
The members Of What Cheer Lodge will
confer favor on their protector. Mrs
johnson, IL they will be present, at the
session of the lodge next Tuesday even
ing
Badges at any price at headquarters, As Il ddy st
Both high and low price.
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AMERICAN SUPPLY COMPANY.

Nanufacturers OF
LOOM HARNESS., REEDS AND LEATH
ER BETTING.
10 Exchange Place. Providence II I.
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swan POlnl cemetery.
Onicc Breck's Building, No. 80 North
Main Street.

CHARLES II. GOULD, Treasurer
Telephone No. e4t-2. City once.
TIMOTHY MCCARTHY, Superintendent
at thc Cemetery.
An omnibus Will be run from Blackstone Park q
70 tho Cemetery sundays included. and until
further notice. as follows. Connecting With the
Governor street cars which leave Market Square At
illb A. NJ and every forty minutes thereafter till
$50 y. ". ON sundays a. ioIe A. ~, and every
twenty minutes thereafter I'LL 5s55 y. ". Return
ing, leave swan Point week days at ~ n. and
thereafter uil $40 0P. N.
Prvvidonce. MAJ -. ls2a
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A nice assortment of foil for programs jus
received at BROWNS. A Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30

II in need of neat society pin. call on BROWN
As Eddy st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-30

Badges are sent out every day-North. South
East and West-from BROWN, As Eddy.
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KNIGHTS OF PyTHiAS.

BROWN. As Eddy. is headquarters for campaig
or society badges
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HALL a. LYON EOS WESTMINSTER sT.-s8
III 20 80 per cent saved all drug store gooda
Our checking system makes mistakes In prescrip.
tons impossible.
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