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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01

were Brother B. Taylor of st. Elm o
lodge. Brother Stone OF Narraganse.
lodge and Brother William w. Scott OF
Myrtle lodge of Meriden, Conn. At the
conclusion OF the degree work. Brothers
Arthur CoRgesshall aud d ,nicl Tourjee
entertained the members with number
of instrumental selections on the organ
and cornet. The date Of the excursion TO
Worcester is Tuesday, Sept. ~. and 1t Is
expected that a game Of bait wilt be
arranged between the Elmwood nine aud
the Al haletcr Of Worcester. II such is the
case at least hfsy OF the members will 20
by an early train. The delegation in the
lodge and division OF the uniform rank
headed by the Worcester City band will
make a parade through the principal
streets.
The joint moonlight excursion Of
Providence aud Smithsonian lodges last
Wednesday evening was a very success
fui affair, there being at least $50 per-
sons participat ing. Rocky Point was
the destination. where a few hours Of
dancing were enjoyed. The trip was
made on the steamer Planet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01
Mystic 4 hahn.

Rochester castle met last Tuesday
evening, Sir knight Commander John
Les presiding. The castle mees for the
first time in their new quarters In He lily
hall, ana they are much pleased with
their new home. AS soon AS the cool
weather sets In this cast will have
large amount of degree work, as there is
a large number OF persons who have sig
niiicd their intentions Of connecting
themselves with the o. der.
Select Commander William Boa lbent
will call special mesting OF the officers
OF tue Select castle To be held some even
ing next week, when the arrangements
for the annual visitation Will be made
and her matters per aiming to the man
agement Of the order will be act ed upon.
The John Bray military society is TO
have a grand field day at Crescent Park,
Saturday. Sept. %. when tn re will he an
excellent athletic pro lram given. The
principal even will De n l35 yard race for
n purse of Sl00 IL l. expected that the
fastest runners ia New England will be
I'm the contest. Ike following named
members of the order have the aff ,r 10
charge. Gen. John Bray, Sir Knights
Rob ri Watson. George Dix on. William
Wooley aud Gen. &. II. Baxter OF Fall
River.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01

The lodge was locatel in Olneyvile aud
named Pe,body and instituted October
6. 1885. Mr.. Broadfeld was one of its
chartered members, and in February,
1886. he was appointed secretary,
which Office he held for two
ears and was always a very active
member OF that lodge until 1889,
when believing there was room for anotht r
lodge in Onevville, he let to work to
organize another and on Sept. II OF that
year he had the pleasure of seeing his
labors crowned with success and What
Cheer lodge was instituted. He with
drew from Peabody. joined the newlodge
and WIS appointed first secretary
and lab1red very hard to m Ike it success.
full. What Cheer lodge is acknowl, dRed
TO he one OF the soundest and best con-
Quoted LODGES In the state. Having lived
In or around Olneyville ever since he
came 60 Providence he has been identi-
fed with almost every movement which
has had for its object the improvem,nt Of
his countrymer. He was an active mem
Ter Of the Brltish-American association.
In fact his leisure time has been almost
wholly spent for the benefit of these or
ganizations. He was also electe dis: rict
grand secretary for the Sons or ST.
George, In 1886, which Office he held for
three years. He is now q me nber of the
grand lodge.
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british America.

Division No. held it's regular meo ing
in Freedom hall last Frid ~ evening, when
every officer aud about 125 members were
present. besides many visitors fro m other
divisions. This division is growing very
rapidly aud expects to have a member
ship OF over 500 before the 1st Of January,
1894 Each OF the officers are earnestly
engaged in the work Of adding to the
membership. and no persoo of tie neces-
sary qualifications will be allowed TO 90
unsolicited. At the meeting Friday even
ing a committee was appointed to ar
range fora ladies night, which will he
held upon oie Of the meeting nights Of
this month. The committee is COZ posed
OF some OF the leading "hustlers"
OF the division. aud 1t is
their intention to have this surpa ss any
OF those given last year. The division
will also hold series of socials during
he fall ana winter, and, like those OF the
past six years. will BE- conducted for he
social inter SITS of the order rath IT than
for pecuniary benefit. At the close Of
the session last Friday evening refresh
ments were served as usual. and grand,
good time was had, which has been the
means of making this division SO success
ful
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01
Red Men.

The chiefs degrse was conferred upon
one candidate at the meeting of VAN
sutta tribe last Monday. Grand Sachem
Henry NJ. Francis acting as degree mas
ter. Brother Forsyth, who has been i'll
for some time. was reported to be some
what improved.
Grand Sachem Henry NJ. Francis has
called meeting of the great chiefs and
deputies to meet in the parlors Of Red
Mems hall, corner Of Crauston aud Vest
init er streets, next Monday evening,
wien arrangements for he visits o II e
subordinate tribe and other matters Will
be arranged.
Tahoma, King Philip and Watche ro-
ket tribes will meet this evening. Meta
mora tribe will meet next NJ n lay
evening.
The Improved Order Of Red Men has an
origin and history which appeals with
peculiar force to the sentiments of patriot
ism and loyalty which ill the heart Of ev.
cry true American. No other fraternal or
Ranization In the United States occupies
similar ground. 1t has lineal descent from
the Sons of Liberty of l165, which in l17l
became the st. Tamina society OF An
napolis, the first of which we have rec
otu to uSc tue ndlne Ol ldHiuidny lOr It's
tutelar saint and patron, and traces its his
tory down from and through those early
patriotic societies-down through the Soci-
ETY. of Red Men, organized at Fort Mifllin
on the Delaware in 1918 and existing from
1916 until its organization as the Improved
Order of Red Men at Baltimore in 1883.
The past sachems of Luzernc and Lacka-
wanna counties, Pa, have formed an asso-
citation, the object of which is to promote
and advance the order in the districts of
these counties
Widows and orphans in New York state
receive annually about $4,000.
The tribes in Pennsylvania have an in
vested fund Of over 5s5, 900 fathoms, an av.
erage Of ls fathoms per member.
Indiana will have larger gain than any
other reservation. Reports received up TO
this date make the membership over To-
600. which is already gain OF over 1000.
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Pythian Sisterhood.

Y, sterday tn, members Of the order
and their friends to the number of about
l5) TOOK charge Of Rhodes pretty place
upon the Pawtuxet aud enjoyed every
moment OF the time. There wis no par
ticularly arrange program but waS sim
ply "a gc-as-you-please" affair. At 2
o'clock, what was the attraction OF the
day. the dinner, was served, aud Mr..
Rhodes never served more jolly party
than this one. The dinner was good
one, which had tendency to make the
merry-makers still happier. After din
ner the more active onos INDUCED In
game OF football in regular man fa,h-
ion style, and the more sedate ones were
Obliged to seek shelter, as it was not con
sidered safe to be In range
OF the football. Others OF the
party enjoyed themselves ut croquet,
rowing, whist and other sor OF amuse-
ment N arly all remained until well
into the evening. The aft ,ir was a sue
cess In every way, aud TO Past Chanc,l-
lors Mrs. B. l. Keach, Mrs. e. q. Nc
NaIly and Mrs. Charles T.. Gardner il
due the edit, MS it was gotten up under
their person VI supervision. Among the
officers Of the assembly who were present
and enjoyed the festlvti, y were The
Grand Pr late Mrs. Walter Scott, Grand
Mistress at-Arms Mrs. o. B Wood and
Grand Inner Guard Mrs. A. NJ. Black.
Elmwool assembly will hold its mex
meeting Wednesday afternoon, Septem-
Der 6, when a number of items If business
will come up for action. During the
months of July and August the assembly
has held but two meetings month. but
commencing with next Wednesday will
meet every Wednes lay afternoon at 2
o'clock The assembly has number OF
prosp .ctive Candidates In vev, aud will,
as soon rs they get opened for business.
have degrees worked at each session. Ar
raugements will also be made to hold ~
series Of socials similar to those OF last
season, that proved to be profitable AMI
enjoyable.
A very interesting poem by Sister n
l.. Sprague OF Elmwood assembly was
read at the outing OF the order ut Rholes
yesterday by Sister G. III. Corey.
Charlotte Wsrd assembly held n wei
attended meeting last Saturday evening.
Four applications for membership were
received with the very pleasing iuforma-
ton that there were moro TO come. One
OF the pleasant incideuts OF the evening
was tn presence OF every officer aud as
ali of the officers have re, urncd fr IN
at each tssion IL expec ell. Nearly
every assembly In the city was repre-
sented mt the meeting. At the next.
Saturday. Sept y, the soc al committee
Tor the season of isy3-94, will be ar
pointed.
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ninety-six charter members. The cere-
mony Of institution and installation was
under the personal supervision OF state
Councillor Wayland X. Smyth, who was
assisted by every member OF his suite.
The officers installed are as follows:
Senior ex-councillor, T.. A. A. Bowen;
junior ex-couDclllor, Frank Monroe;
councillor, Robert G. McNair; Vice
councillor, James L. Bicknell;
recording secretary. Lewis G.
G.. Lawton; assistant recording
secretary, Robert Spencer; financial secre-
tary. w. II. Seagraves; treasurer, Jos sph
j. Jeweti; inductor. Samuel Boyce;
examiner, G. w. Atkin; inside
protector, ]. Nelson Brown; outside
protector. Frank Durfee: trus ee for
six months, Charles 4. Clarke; twelve
months. Geor1e Locke; and for eighteen
months, Warren Weddin. The council
will meet again this evening, when the
committee on hall and the evening OF
mee ing will make their report. There
are still n large number OF names oo the
charter list. aud the council will be one
OF the largest in the state.
Burnside council held well attended
session last Tuesday evening when one
candidate was initiated In the first de.
gree. Next Tuesday evening the third
degree will be conferred upon four candi-
dates II they put In their appearance.
The next new council OF the orIer will
be installed at Peacedale, Tuesday even
ing, September 5, by the officers Of the
state council
At the session OF Rhode Island council
last " edEesday evening. eighteen appli-
cations for mem mbership were secured.
America council had an exceedingly
large attendance last Monday evening
when eight applications for membership
were received.
The State board will not hold another
special purpose
Lady Lincoln council. Daughters Of
Liberty, will be Installed Tuesday even
ing. Sept. IL, The hall has not yet been
selected as the place of meeting.
Nathaniel Greene council conferred he
third degree upon three candidates last
Monday evening.
The officers of the state council will
make an official visit to @ mmsnd Or Perry
council this evening. A party wagon will
leave from the front of the Office of the
state council at o'clock. Members oi
the order who desire to so will be on hand
at this hour.
Garfield Council meets this evening
wien work in one Of the degrees will lie
conferred.
Tie officers of the state council will
make an official visit to Burnside council
Tuesday evening, September 12 aud to
Elmwood council on Monday eve ming,
September IS.
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'Doings Of Fraterna| Orders.

driving . nail here, moving a box there.
piling big assortment of books in one
place and another In some other place,
until the Office looks as II IL had be-, n
struck by q first class western cyclone.
The officers and executive committee OF
Rebel-ah convention met at the residence
OF Mrs. Kinnicom No. 106 Providence
street this afternoon for the purpose OF
arranging matters for the annual meet
ing of the body that is TO be held early In
October.
Last Wednesday evening the officers OF
the Graud lodge made an official visit to
Amiiy lodge OF Warren, and on Satur-
day, Sept. o. they will visit Exeter lodge.
Last Friday evening they visited q bson
lodge at Peacedale and spent very
pleasant evening.
Ole application 70 r membership was
received at the meeting of Mayflower
lodge last Wednesday evening. Brother
Dillingham; was reported sick, Past
Grand William II, Drake we'll. an
Brother Theodore DeGroat about the
same. Among the visitors was Past
Grand Beuuoi Lewis of Covenant lodge.
But the storm will soon be over and the
grand secretary will soon be in his new,
comfortable, cosy aud pleasant quart ers,
anu Will ~ - hopcu, wear bue b8Llio sulllc
that Is his custom.
What Cheer lodge will not play ball
with Swarts lodge again this season, but
they may undertnke to get a "failv out
Of nine ball players Of Canonicus lodge,
but it is thought that the members of
Canonicus will "kick" and win the game
themselves. as they are aware that IL they
''down" the north epders they will be the
champions during the cold season and
can cherish the trophy while toas ting
their feet over the register.
One application for mem bership was
received at the session of Pilgrim dye
last Tuesday evening. On the evening
OF Tuesday. Sept. l2. the initiatory de-
gree will be conferred upon one candi-
date.
Plymouth encampment hel a short
session last Monday evening.
The officers OF Friendly Union lodge
had no reason to complain OF the attend.
ance of the members last evening. The
time was spent in ascertaiuing how the
younger element OF the lodge could be in-
duced to take more active part in the
work. Past Grand Bell, one Of the old
members, was present for the first time
this season.
At the meeting Of Mount Vernon lodge
Wednesday evening permission was given
one applicant To rec Give the mi ti atory de-
gree. the lodge was honored by visit
from Past Grand Master knight OF
Eagle lodge and Past Grand
Wescott of Washington lodge, both max
ing very Interesting addresses. The
members looked with deep interest on the
aged veteran brother knight, whose
memory embraces the sight of Thomas
Wildly, the founder OF the order in the
United States. The initiatory degree will
be conferred next Wednesday event ".
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01
Royal Acanum.

The "Uniformsd Rank Royal Arcanum~
Is incorporated under the laws of the state
of Illinois. In its charter its object is de-
clared to be "for the purpose Of educating
its members In the science of military evo-
lutions and manual OF drill" It does not
claim to have any legal relations to the
supreme council of the Royal Arcanum or
any sort of connection with 10 not involved
in the requirement that those who join it
shall be members OF the Royal Arcanunl.
Its members therefore do not violate any
law of the order i'm wearing the uniform
they have chosen, and il qualified in other
respects may. while clothed In such uniform.
be admitted to subordinate councils just
the same rs II they wore their ordinary
clothing. dress suits or the Uniform OF auy
other military body.
The home fund in New York state n
growing slowly
A law has been passed prohiDitory of the
use of the name Royal Arcanum' ia con-
nection with any social CLUB, society OF or
ganization not exclusively conducted by
actual members Of the order.
The constitution says that stated meet
ings of councils shall be held weekly or
semimonthly. Meetings held otherwise are
not legal unless they are special meetings
called i'm accordance with the constitutional
provisions relating thereto.
The provisions of chapter 3, title 10,
general laws, refer only to uniforms pro-
cured or worn by officers or members OF
supreme, grand and subordinate councils.
rs such-viz, in their capacity as officers or
members of these bodies They have no
reference to uniforms worn by members Of
the order who belong to military or semi
military organizations, and who wear the
uniform of such organizations.
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MASONIC TEMPLE, ALLEauAvY.

MASONIC TEMPLE, ALLEGHANY.
ter and officials proved the stone, trying 10
with the plumb and level and square, also
striking the stone three times with ham,
mer. They dropped some kernels of corn
on 1t as symbols of plenty and refreshments.
They poured wine thereon in hore that
help may be vouched TO the builders and
prosperity to the laborcrs. They poured
oil on with the desire that there may b.
unity and peace to the people of the land,
preservation and protection to the frater-
nifty, and that their virtues may be to the
world, and their labors and burt ems light
Philip Crosby Tucker Of Galveston has
been made acting grand commander OF the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons
of America by the recent death Of DIR.
Batchelder, who succeeded General Albess
Pike.
The Masons of Meridian. Miss, are to
+. build a temple to cost $4,000
The number of inmates of the New York
home at present must be limited to 80 des-
titute Masons and widows Of Masons aud
80 orphan children of Masons.
Latest report shows there are II .457 sub
ordinate lodges in the order.
John Wesley, of historic fame as the great
Methodist reformer, was an ardent Mason.
lie was raised in 1873.
The number Of Sir Knights in New York
is over 10000, which places New York In the
lead OF all Templar bodies In the world.
New York state during 1892 raised 5.3l5.
affiliated 0Sl and restored l,2H.
Past masters Ia Maine are presented with
diplomas as mementos Of service rendered
and in recognition of the eminent position
attained.
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Sons of ST. Georqe.

Adjutant Thomas ii. Broadheld was
born in Birmingham. Eng, Dec. 1, 1s46.
He joined her majesty's s,rvice in NJ
vember, 1868, when he was not quite IL
years OF aye aud served nearly twelve
years In India and the Mediterranean
leaving (, tue army In Janusry,
1875. In August of the following
year he Joined the Marine Artillery, but
II In August, 1883. having served au-
other seven years for his country. Upon
leaving be came direct to Providence in
1888. In the year 1885 O movement
was starred TO organize lodge
OF the Sons of 81. George in Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01
knights of Honor.

The August death list numbers 165, of
which IL were OF Massachusetts members.
The Knights of Honor veteran associa-
tion is to hold a reception in Boston early
in October, at which the supreme dictator
and other distinguished persons are expect
ed to be present.
DIR. ii. Dalton, SIC Olive street, st. Louis,
has been appointed supreme medical ex-
aniner, to whom all applications must
hereafter be sent. No fee is required 10 ac-
company the application. Present lodge
examiners win be continued until further
notice.
When member has been under suspen-
sion for GO days or more, he must pass q
new medical examination, and his exami-
nation must be approved by the supreme
medical examiner before his application for
reinstatement can be bailoted on by the
lodge. Forms aud . OF death proofs must
be sent to the supreme medical examiner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01
knights Of the Maccabces.

The order has made healthy growth In
the various states. We have active work
ers in Pennsylvania. and the Keystone State
Is In the lead In membership Illinois, In
diana, Wisconsin, Ontario and California
show good increase. and the order has
been introducedin In Missouri and Tennessee.
Magic City hive. No. !, Of Moberly, Mo-.
deserves special mention for the energy dis
played In starting the first hive In the state.
Twas here was held the FIRST state conven-
tion of the Maccabees. where were assem-
bled Representatives from all parts OF the
state
The presiding officer Of a tent invited the
members TO a special meeting. Result-do
of them made pledges TO obtain each one or
more new members or forfeit e. tothe gen.
sral fund. Careful canyassiDg slwa"s brings
membera
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01

In Pennsylvania there arc <so castles, cy
cry castle from No. I to a72, inclusive, be
ing in existence.
The report OF Supreme Master OF Records
w. Culbertson shows number Of grand cas-
ties, 40; subordinate castles, 40 member
ship, OF, ,2G3, an increase of $3.50; number OF
castles instituted. 80; receipts of castles,
s4Ts, ,4lo.22; paid for weekly benefits, burial
of the dead and charitable donations, sls7..
5i4.09: expended, including investments,
s452. 90 o.: cash on hand and invested, S6si..
224.3 SO, an increase Of ts4,92i.34.
The report of Lieutenant General Louis
+. Stilz for the year ending Dec. 81, 1892
submitted at the recent session Of the su
preme castle. shows that the military
branch is located in % states aud that Il
communicates were instituted last year
There are ~ divisions, 2 brigades, Q regi
mepts, 80 battalions AND taeepmsndsries
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The Am. Mechanics.

One Of the best known members OF the
order In this state Is the subject OF this
sketch, Leonard w. Folsom. Brother
Folsom is down east' boy. having
been boru in Wiscassett, Me-, 1854. He
has also been in this city long enough to
become full-fedged resident. as he has
made this his home since 1879. On the
first OF June he connected himself with
Nara Sansett council aud two years later
was installed as the councillor of that
b ,dy aud at the present time occupies the
position OF Junior councillor. He is also
a member of Arambec No. II, of his
native town and Moshassuck encamp-
ment Of this city.
Uuion council, No. 25. was installed last
Friday evening In Red Mems hall with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-01
Grand ARM.

Prescott Post will mees this evening.
The members OF this post have been
taking life very easy during the months
OF July ana August and now Com
mander Manche rer aud his assistants
propose TO get into harness and make
things hum for the next ten months, and
until further notice the post will meet
every Friday evening during the next
two months. The first Friday in the
month has been the only uiSht that q
meeting has beea held.
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II you belong to A. o. H., or elss 10 3. W.
For badges or uniforms you'd better come 10 me;
Or II you are X. OF l.. or l. o. OF r. NJ,
You'd better visit Brown for printing or emblem.
The outgrowths OF his artists mind are wonder
fully luxurious
And novelties OF every kind in patterns new and
curious.
For secretorder printing and outfits for the .teams
The work Of BROWN. on Eady street, Will realize
your dreams
Just call will 70 please your fancy strive
Aud II we don't succeed why thon--you won't 90
home al
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re-enlisted. After
serving In the ar
my, where he re-
Ell ived special
mention for brav-
cry, he connected
himself with tho
navy, In which he
made an honorable
reputation In the
positions which he
occupied. At the
end of the war he
entered the Har-
ward m e edical
school, and after
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Knights Of Hthias.

The annual field day and parade Of the
Massachusetts, brigade at Springfield were
the most successful ever held In that state.
The officers entitled to vote Ia the election
Of brigadier general met and re elected Gen
eral John II. Abbott for four years. Brig
adler General John II. Abbott was born In
Fall River Aug. IL, 164S, where he has al
ways made his home. When Is years of age,
he enlisted In the signal corps OF the United
States army. He was recalled by his par
ents. being under age. but ran away and
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orestcrs.

Grand Chi Ra & r John f. Lancaster
and suite viii make nm ofici 4 visit to
Court Hope next Monday eveaing. aud
G. urt Flower ~ the Black stone. wedues-
evening. September 20