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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

day evening. The socia. committee re-
ported that IL had made arrangements TO
hold pink social In the hall on the even
ing OF Wednesday. March 20, The cop-
mittee on the fftieth anniversary of the
lodge held meeting in the committee
room during the evening and afterwards 8
reported progress. This event will prob
ably surpass any event given in the order
by "a subordinate lodge In the state. Next
Wednesday evening the first degree. with
Past Grand James Boulester as degree
master. will be conferred upon one can
didate.
Reliance Lodge conferred the initatory
degree upon one candidate and the third
degree upon another last Tuesday even
ing, Past Grand Briggs, Brothers
Rounds and Silva remain about the
same The first degree will be conferred
next Tuesday evening.
fraternity Encampment met last even
ing. Owing co the weather the candi-
date for the first degree did not appear
Junior Warden Charles IA. Smith was
reported sick. This "camp" will enter
tain Woonasquatucket camp" Thursday
evening, March "A.
WestIn inster Lodge will hold poverty
party In its lodge room, corner OF Wey-
be sset and Richmond streets, next Mon
day evening. There will be large dele
CATION from Reliance Lodge OF East
Providence present.
The third birthday of Mizpah Rebekah
Lodge occurs Monday evening, March 20.
A line program will be presented. There
Will be a number of other Rebek ah
lodges present TO assist this prosperous
body in making the event success
Inc second degree was conferred upon
candi ate, under the supervision
OF Past Grand Martin w. johnson. in
Westminster Lodge last Monday evening <
and two candidates received the initia-
har of
this lodge on the sick list. Monday eve
nIng, March 20. The first degree will be
conferred on one candidate. The ami
versary Of this lodge takes place April
IL, and the event will be properly OBJ
served.
Hope Lodge conferred the initiatory
degree upon one candidate last Monday
evening. Next Monday evening. Noble
Grand Chester ID. Newcomb as degree
master wi ii confer the first degree upon
one candida o.
Canonicus Lodge meets this evening.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge has not had as
small an attendance for year as IT. ha d
last evening. Had the weather been
pleasant one or more candidates would
have been initiated.
The Massachusetts, Rebekah Conven-
ton will be held in Worcester. May IL,
when Naomi Lo lge of that city will ex-
emplify the degree. This lodge has a
membership OF over 600, and Is said by
many TO exemplify the degree superior to
any lodge in New England. Arrange
ments are being made in this city among
the members OF the order to be present
on this important occasion.
Anchor Lodge had no work last Mon
day evening. This lodge has one candi-
date for the initiatory degree.
Bylaws for eleven different lodges during
the last few weeks, and more 10 follow.
BROWN. a. Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
GRAND ARMY.

Arnold Post had very interesting
session and had very large attendance
last Monday evening. Past Commander
Nelson Arnold aud Comrade Corp, who
have been sick for some time. were re-
ported as remaining about the same.
During the evening the visitors aud
some OF the members OF the post made
remarks. An invitation was received
from the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation TO attend services IN its build IN Y
next Sunday at 4 o'clock in the after
noon. The invitation was accepted. The
members will meet at the Post Hall, 81
Westminster street, at $3.50 o'clock, with
post uniforms and white gloves.
There was fair percentage of the
members OF Prescott Post present at the
meeting last Friday evening. The death
of Comrade a. j. Andrews was an
nounced His funeral was held last
Sunday. Comrade John Cady was re-
ported sick. The post meets this even
ing.
Tower Post had large attendance
last Monday evening. The name OF one
more vet" was presented for member
ship. This post will be nineteen years
old the 10th of the coming month, and
each member Is requested TO make an
extra effort to be present at the next
meeting aud see what con be done to
celebrate the event
The National Association Of Ex-Army
last September in Washington, ID. c.,
desires the address of every chaplain that
ever served in either branch of tbs SER
vice. Il. IA. Haggerty of st. Louis is
president, aud George III. Heney secretary
of the association. The headq uarters are
at No. 408 n street northwest, Washing
ton, ID. &.
There Will ba a grand excursion of the
old soldiers and their friends to the bat
tlefeld or Shiloh, leaving Evansville,
Ind, for the scenes up the tennessee
river, about April 3. and arriving at
Pittsburg Landing in time to celebrate
the anniversary Of the battle, April 6 and
& All those desiring TO 20 on this ex.
cursion and view the ,enes of the early
trlumphs OF the old Army of the Tenn
essse should address Col. l.. L.. Lee, Mo 4.
ticsllo, Ill. The rates are very cheap.
All the old survivors of that battle and
their friends are invite to go
ConynRham Post of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
recently dedicate "a SAC, 900 Memorial Hall,
which is said to surpass any building
owned by post in the state. and by very
few in the United States. About 200
of this was contributed 10y the Woman's
Relief Corps Of this city.
Department President of the Woman
Relief Corps Mrs w. A. Wilson will
visit Wexford next Tuesday aud take
steps 10 restore au old corps that dis
banded some time ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
PYTHIAN SISTERS.

Eureka Temple held its regulir meet
ing last Monday evening. Two candi-
dates were initiated and four applica-
tions for membership were received. A
delegation was present from May
Temple, East Providence, ana Good VIII
Temple. The fourth OF the series of par
lor gathering will be held at the resi-
dence OF Sister Dexter next Monday eve
ming, when large attendance Is ex-
pectei.
Unity Temple will give a supper, fol
lowed bv a social, in Colu mbia Hall,
next Tuesday evening.
Past Grand Chief Rilla Dodge still
continues TO improve. and is now con-
ceded TO be out of danger
Elmwood Temple meets this evening.
Six or more applications for member
ship will be received.
Good Will Temple had very pleasant
session last Friday evening. The MEM
bers listened to songs. musical selections
aud readings BY their more talented
members. The social committee will
meet at the residence OF Past Chief Sis =
ter Bragg this evening to arrange for n
social in the near future.
Th~-chief of the grand temple will max g
an official visit to May Temple next
Monday.
Elmwood Temple will hold a social in
Rhode Island X. of L. Hall Thursday
evening, March 30.
The Grand Lodge officers will meet
next Tuesday evening in the Office OF the
grand ket per of records and seal In
Butler Exchange.
The rank of page was conferred upon
three candidates In Palestine Lodge last
Tuesday evening Brother Ellery 9.
Fierce was reported sick, Brother Bow
dish very much improved aud Past Chan
cellor Is. ;. Chamberlain was reported as
being IN a very critical condition. At
present he is undergoing surgical opera
ton in one of the hospitals in Denver,
Col. The second rank will be conferred
next Tuesday evening.
st George Lodge had n fair attendance .
last wednesday evening. The rank OF
knight was conferred upon one esquire.
Among the visitors were Grand Chan
ceilor George q. Gates, Grand Vice Chan
cellor Walter Scott. Grand Master-at-
Arms Andrew Mckenzie, Grand Master
OF Exchequer f. NJ. Washburne, Past
Grand Chancellor r. ". Coll and other
prominent members Of the order.
st. Johns Lodge was twenty-five years
old last evening, and the event was OBJ
served by the members in quiet man
ner. The severe storm kept large num-
Der away. THIS Lodge was formed In
Olneyyille with the present Grand Mas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
SONS or ST. GEORGE.

The Second Military Council of the di-
vision OF the East met in Worcester last
Saturday evening The meeting was
presided over by Comrade-in Chief w.
n. Bartram OF New York city. Among
the members OF the order from this state
at the session were: Major Gea. Eiwari
Nield of Providence. Brig. Gen. Edward
M. Lane. surgeon general of the army, OF
Pawtucket, Lieut. Col. Wright Buckley
of Lonsdale, Major Aaron Ingham of Paw
tucket, Col. 4. III. Broadield, Capt.
James Wickes of Providence, Major
Eli Battey, Lieut.. Samuel Hughes.
Jr, OF Lonsdale, Capt. James
aud Edwin Lawton OF Olneyville. Capt.
William Davis, Lieut.. Thomas Critchley
and Elsign l.. Whitehead of Lonsdale,
Capt. George Smales, Lieut.. Samuel
Hilton ant Elsigo William Chad wick of
Central Falls, Capt. Lawrence Heys,
Lieut. Abraham Rily and Elsign
George Shaw OF Pawtucket.
Prosperity Lodge. Daughters OF st.
George, will hold their next meeting
Tuesday evening, March IA.
WhaI Cheer Lodge met last Monday
evening. Two applicants were elected to
membership and two applications for
membership received. This lodge VIII
hold an entertainment Monday evening,
March 20, in Guild hall, OlIeyville.
The members of the committee who
have the management of the entertain
ment of the order in hand are working
hard to make it "a huge success. The day
is Saturday, April 22.
Peabody Lodge meets next Tuesday
evening. A candidate will be initiated.
Why Is Browns imprint on seven-eightbs
of all programs seen at balls, etc. {? Because
he gets them up reasonable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
SONS OF VETERANS.

The meeting held by Gen. A. +. Burn
side Camp, No. 5, on Tuesday evening.
was one of unusual interest. Several in.
vitations were received, among them
being one from Gen. w. ii. u. Steere
Camp OF Olneyville to attend service
with it Sunday evening. April D. at the
church OH Academy avenue, Tue Rev. Il.
o Bartlett, pastor. The invitation was
unanimously accepted. The pastor OF
the church was the first chaplain of Slo-
cum Pos No. 10. q. A. X
After the transaction OF several items
Of business, Capt Knox installed as
chaplain. Brother j. II. McGrail, aud AS
quartermaster-sereea Broh her q. w.
Elliot. The committee appointed on
"good of the order" had been at work,
and as the result a debate was held upon
the subject
Resolped. That lawyers are as black as
they are printed.
G.. w. Elliot spoke on the affirmative
side, and w. G. Bolles on the negative
side of the question. After the discus
sion of the matter by the principal dis
putants, the emoers Of the camp made
remarks. The vote taken upon the gen.
eral merits of the arguments resulting
In favor OF the negative side of the qnts-
tion, and vindication of the lawyers.
On next Tuesday evening it is proposed
to have "A musical and literary entertain
ment during the time devoted to good of
the order
Sergt. +. NJ. Smith reported that Lieut..
w. n. Croker was very i'll being affiict-
ed with infiammatory rheumatism and
unable to leave his bed. Brother w. w.
Lord was also reported to be in very
critical condition
Fred Il. Davis Camp, No. IS, will hold
the seye Ith OF its series of socIals in Ar
mold Post Hall, No Sc Westminster
street. 1~esday evening, March 2k IL
will be masquerade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
RED MEN.

Owing to the demonstration In Music
Hall last Tuesday evening. Tahoma
Tribe did not hol | any session. The war
rior's degree will be conferred next Tues
day evening.
King Philip Tribe held very success
full social in their wigwam, No. "a North
Main street, last Wednesday evening
This tribe meets this evening. when
work In one of the degrees will be exem-
plified.
MetaDora Tribe will confer the adop-
ton degree upon seven candidates this
evening, and several applications for
membership will be received.
King Philip Tribe meets this evening
and will have work in one of the de-
greeS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

evening when at least seven application 8
Tor mem bership will be- received.
AT the last meeting OF Liberty Council
two persons were initiated into the sec
ond degree. Deputy State Councillor
Asa BurlinRame, Jonathan Osborn, dep
uty state councillor of Massachusetts,.
and visitors from Providencs and El M
wood Councils were present.
Burnsi ie Council conferred the second
degree upon ten candidates last Tue esday
evening. and received three applications
Tor membership.
About l25 members of Martha Wash
ington Council met at the residence Of
the deputy national commander, Mrs.
L. ID. Golf, last Monday evening and
spent very pleasant time.
There was Urge number of American
Mechanics present at the demonstration
given by the Red Men in Music Hall last
Tuesday evening.
barbara Freitchie Council, Daughters
OF Liberty, will be instituted In Johnston
on Monday evening. March "a. D Deputy
National Councillor Annie L. G)ff.
A new council OF the Daughters of
about the first OF May.
Martha Washington Council received
i've applications for membership aud
voted in four candidates last Friday
evening.
Garfield Council meets this evening.
<hihcaiNa OOuuCli COutcTTtu bnc nTSb uc
gree upon thlrty-iour candidates las
Monday evening, and eight applications
Tor membership were received. The SEC
ond degree will be conferred next Mon
day evening.
Elmwood Council conferred the first
degree upon three candidates aud re-
ceived three applications Tor membership
last Monday evening. Among those
present were Deputy State Councillor
RaIsh Mayor and Junior exCouncillor
George Kelly OF Lincoln Council
Narragansett Council will hold an en-
tertainment in Rhode Island X. of Il.
hall, 25 Westminster street, Wednesday
evening. March 90
Elpwood Council will hold an open
meeting Wednesday evening, Mar:h 20
A musical and literary program will be
given.
Columbia Council had a gooi attend
ance last Wednesday evening. Ten can
didates were initiated i'll the third de-
gree and three applications for member
ship were received. An entertainment
followed by a dance, wilt be given
Wednesday evening, March 30
Lincoln Council hal fair attendancs
last evening. One application for mem
bership was received. permission given
two applicants to receive the first degree,
and the second degree was conferred upon
one candidate. Among the visitors was
Senior ex-Councellor Bugbee Of Colum-
bia Council.
For all kinds of mercantile printing call on
BROWN, A. Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
FORESTERS,

All of the courts will elect delegate to
the state convention or the Grand Court
at their last meeting this month.
There are three or more candidates for
the position OF Grand Court secretary.
The present grand secretary seems to be
very popular with the members Of the
order and will probably be retained.
Court Thomas w. Dorr meets next
"Wednesday evening. An extra large at
tendance is looked for, as there is an i'm.
portant change to be made in the consti
tuition of the court.
Court Warren has applied for a state
charter.
The Grand Court will hold its next
meeting in the court room of Court War
wick in River Point Tuesday, May 16
when delegates TO the Supreme Cour,
will be elected
Past Chief Ranger Il. +. Donahuce
VINO has been sick for some time, was al
his post last Tuesday morning. He has
entirely recovered from his illness.
Conclave No. 2s held well attended
meeting last Wednesday evening. Tn,
body voted To change its quarters, and
will In future meet upon High street
The next meeting will be held March 90,
and the members will be notified where
they are To meet in the future I'm ample
time.
John L1nnon, charter member ol
Court Thomas A. Doyle was buried from
his late residence, No. 80 Oak street, this
morning. There was a large delegation
from the court present and q number of
beautiful floral offerings were con-
tributed.
Court Gen. Sheridan No. 7.649, held a
very interesting meeting last Monday
evening in Stokes hall. Two candid ates
were initiated and ten applications FOR
membership were received. Among the
visitors we're Grand Secretary 4. j
Fitzgerald who assisted the officers IL
the work. This court promises to be one
OF the best in the state under the present
management.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
SCOTTISH CLANS.

Clan Cameron, No. z, o. s. c., met as
usual last Tuesday evening with good
attenda ance, Chief G.. NJ. Strachen presid-
ing. Business Of the usual order was
transacted. One candidate was iniJia cd
into the order. Grand Chief A. Dawson
installed Clausman j. Simpson senior
henchman. Clansmen G. Ferguson, Will
liam Ralston and Andrew Nc Whirter
were reported on the sick list and Donald
McPhee who was sick two weeks was re-
ported betIer. The clan will visit Clan
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

Washington Lodge will hold musical
and literary entertainment in Odd Eel
lows Hall on Plainfield street next We'd
nesday evening.
Betsy Williams Council. ID. OF L., will
meet this evening, when a number Of
candidates will be initiated.
a council OF the Daughters Of Liberty
will soon be instituted in Elmwood.
Garfield Council will hold Que of its
pleasant meetings in Freedom Halt this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

When a member of Elmwood Lodge
rises step by step from the floor to the
highest position within the power Of the
lodge to confer. IL is as good "A recon-
the case with the subj ct of this sketch.
John X. Monroe, for at the present time
he occupies the first official chair in this
famous and prosperous lo1ge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
PYTHIAN SiSTERHOOD.

The subject of the sketch is Mrs. A. A.
Youpg. the supreme chancellor of the
Pythian Sisternood. a woman who has
devoted many years TO perfect an order
women through the United States. To
her in a great measure is due the splen-
did condition OF the order OF which she
is the chief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

In an admirapio manner, as his admins
trative abilities are excellent aud he iust
suits the position.
Before ADJOURNMENT Officer of Watch
Manns delighted tho boys with the Ger
mans favorite song, "Wacht en- Rheinn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
SECRET SOCIETIES.


One OF the best known Odd Fellows
in Elmwood is r. S. Bemis. the subject of
this sketch. He holds the position of
vice grand. and when he Is seated In the
noble grand chair Pilgrim Lodge will
feel the effects as he has an array of
friends who will make the very best sort
of Odd Fellows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
ODD LADIES.

Packard Lodge meets next Tue sday
evening and 1t will be what the members
or the order term degree night On
Tuesday evening, March IS, the social
committee will give a supper and social
in King Philip Hall, "a North Main
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

y. A. Miles Garrison met at 8 o'cl ock
last evening. Commander Rasmussi ia
command. Twenty-seven comrades an. /.
swered mere Charles j. Holts applica-
ton for men bership was received. lie Is
Colored Comrade Charles r.. Wilson,
who served in the Old Niagara aud was
discharged In 1869, related his experiences
viii lie OF sh1pboard.
Adit. Charles l.. Sewart fills his office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

Narragansett Colony held very pleas
ant session Tuesday evening. Al the
meeting next tuesday evening an en- ter =
tainment and collation. will be given
The members Of the order generally are
cordially invited to be present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
ELKS.

Providence Lodge held its regular
meeting last Tuesday evening. The nomi-
nation of officers was slated, but the
matter was postpon I'd until Tuesday
evening, when special meeting will be
held ior that purpose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10
KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN EAGLE.

Norman Castle meets this evening.
Important business will come up for con-
sideration, and the members will find
that it will be for their bene it to be
DreSent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

Largest and Most Varied Stock in
the City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

PAPE r COVER
NOVELS! !!
ron SALE BY
WILLIAM HANRAHAN
81 Weybosset Street.
Thou Shalt Not.
His Private Character.
Speaking of Ellen.
In Stella's Shadow.
Her Husbands Friend.
Moulding Maiden.
Why I'm Single.
Garston Bigamy.
Thy Neighbors Wife new.
Fox's SENSATIONAL SERIES:
Baccarat.
Fate Of Libertine.
Her Love Her Ruin.
The Devils Compact.
Pauline's Caprice
A Guilty Lover.
The Demi Monde Of Paris.
Loves Sacrifice.
Woman.
An Unfaithful Wife.
Loves Temptation
Shop Girls Of Paris.
Conscience on Ice.
Husband and Lover.
Gil Bias.
My Lady's Face.
Led Astray.
Camille.
Salammbo.
DIR. Rameau.
Scarlet Letter.
Man in the Iron Mask.
Count of Monte Cristo.
Loves Cruel Enigma.
Mrs. Harry St John.
A Partisan Romance.
Madame Bovary.
Madame Girand, My Wife.
My Uncle Benjamin.
Rag Picker of Paris.
Many others, comprising the works of
Zola, Dumas. Gunther, Mrs. South
worth, DE Maupassant, Gautier, Feuil-
let, Ohnet, Malot, Cadol, Gaboriau, Du
Boisgobey, Bourget, Cadol and other
writers of renown.
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Business cards, bill heads, note heads, ETC..
at WILLIAM X. BRowN's. As Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

Who prints the majority of by laws for all
societies? BROWN, 45 Eddy st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

New presses. new type and all kinds Of job
printing at BROWNS, Al EDDY street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-10

Combination tickets at low prices, numbere
from to o., 999. BROWN, 40 Eddy street.
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For all kinds of mercantile printing call on
BROWN, 45 Eddy street.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-03-11
PEOPLE WE KNOW.

Secretary Gresham win be both the
premier and father of the next cabinet
lie is 81. and The oldest man i'm the lot,
being just q month older than Secretary
Nowou WHO ranks next in point of age
while Iloke Smith ind Dan Lamont are
tha babies
The princess of Wales has never seen
Rome. and as she has great desire
70 VISIT the eternal city. the present
yachting tour 81 the prince ana princess
through The MEDITERRANEAN has been 50
arranged that the desire Of the princess
may Ae graGBcd
The cid revolutionary stock Of New
hampshire FROM which Hoke Smith
oaua 81 his father's Side-his great
-uu3fatupr having been nm officer I'm
Washingtan's army was about MS good
Is my in the country His mothers
smlIy the Hoses. bear an houored
name IN the south
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-03-11
THE SAGE ENAAORED

New York sun: The sage euumorcd
is NOT always pleasing spectacle, for
however philosophical a man may be-.
however powerful On intellect he makes
himself just us absurd ana Ridiculous
when ne falls in love ms any pinteath-
cred, doWu Tipped undergraduate in
the ranks, There sti,l lives In Bohemia
a woman Of ninety TO whom the great
Goethe proposed when She was a
maiden OF seventeen au he a patu-
arch OF seventy TO the younger gen
cratic IL seems almost incredible that
one of Goethe's loves could still be uv-
iug, for the poet died more than sixty
years ago. Tine absurdiy Of the gifted
old mm, crowned with honors and
FAME falling in love with a schoolgirl
ami actually proposing marriage To
her Ina spite OF the disparity In their
ages, after all illustrates the brother.
hood of man. They have all, gifted
ana simple alike, the same family trait,
a weakness for women II was the
Poet Lowell To whom firm believer
IN the husbands permanent widow
erhood wrote concerning the rumors
of his second marriage, ana beggiu-
TO know whether size was to believe
him never to-hccouSoled husband or
after an Jus, like any other man
Ihe answer came promptly, Dear
Mad1m Just like any other man"