The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-02

Brief Paragraphs Gathered ins the Local
Lodge Rooms.

Brief Paragraphs Gathered ins the Local
Lodge Rooms.
Rhode Island lodge held a we'll
attended meeting Monday evening. when
the rank of esquire was conferred on
one candidate. Remarks of very pleas
ing and instructive nature were made by
Vice Chancellor Il. Henry Bowen of T. m
wood lodge: Past Chancellor James A.
and Brother Ballou Of Rhode Island
lodge. Tie rank OF knight will be con-
ferred next Monday evening.
The rank of esquire was conferred on
four pages in Elmwood lolge last
Wednesday evening. Brother w. A.
what improved. A letter was received
from Brother Duncan McGegor and
family, thanking the lodge for the many
acts OF kindness during the illness and
at the time OF The death OF Mrs. Niece
gor. Among the visitors were Brother
Griffin OF Oriental lodge. The members
oil the lodge spent part OF the evening In
discussing the question OF holding a
field dly. Oae Of the features of the day
will b "A ball game. Burnside lodge OF
Br stol will undoubtedly be invited to
participate In the outing
Smithsonian lodge had a fair attend
ance last Tuesday evening There was
no work in any of the ranks, and as it
was Memorial Day the members told
stories. Chancellor Commander Raw
son Of Milford. Mass, was among the
visitors and proved to be quite an enter
tainer.
What Cheer lodge held well attended
meeting Monday evening. One applica-
tlo1 for membership was received.
Brother Southard and Past chancellor
A. ID. Williams were reported as much
improved. anu Brother hayhurst about
the same. Tne rank of page will bs con-
ferred OH two candidates next Monday
evening.
What Cheer division of the uniform
rank Will meet this evening for drill and
business. All members who desire TO
have tn ir picture placed in the large
frame VIII nave to be on hand at this
meeting, as the committee propose to
close the contract with the pnoJo Irapner.
Past Grand Chancellor Fred j. Smith
OF Damon lodge is confined to his home,
80 W estfield street, with sore throat aud
la grippe
Brother A. O. Williams OF Persever-
ance lodge was buried from the Broad
way Baptist church Tuesday afternoon.
A large delegation from the lodge
in charge Of Past Grand Chancel-
lor John n. Williams was In attend
ance. The bearers were Brothers Edgar,
Edwin and William Carr, Albert John.
son, Jerauld Devere and Il lgar ID. Rath.
bone. "wednesday morning the remains
we're taken to Wilson, n. H., for burial.
Perseverance divisioa of the uniform
rank will meet Thursday evening when
a number OF applications for member
ship will be received.
An order Will soon be promulgated by
the grand chancellor IN relation TO
transmitting the password to members
OF the order. Ga and after July no
member OF the order will be entitled TO
the semi-annuai password who is not
clear ON the books of the lodge up to that
date.
The grand officers made an official
visit to 81. George lodge "Wednesday
evening. Next Tuesday evening they
will visit Red Cross lodge, aud on Thurs
day evening Herman lodge.
As the castle hall Of Damon lodge is
Tuesday evening. Next Tuesday it is
expected there viii lie large atlend-
anc,. A handsome carpet has been
placed on the floor aud new canopies
put over the principal chairs.
Eureka lodge has appointed commit
tee 10 entertain the members Of Oriental
lodge VINO are to be the guests OF the
lodge on the evening OF Tuesday, Juue 13
81. Johns lodge conferred the rank Of
knight on ole candidate last evening
aud received one application for mem-
bership.
Rhode Island lodge Will confer the
second and third ranks next Monday
eveuIng. A collation. will be served at
the close OF the meeting.
Brother K. q. Lees of Garfield lodge
has gone to Baltimore, Nd, for a few
days.
General +. 4. Dnrand Of New Haven.
Conn, was in town yes erday.
Providence lod2e will confer the rank
Of page on one candi ate this evening.
Abraham Liucoln lodge will be one
year old next Wednesday evening. and
the event will be observed by inviting
the families and friends of the members
to the lodge room. where an entertain
ment, social and banquet will be enjoyed.
The lodge will hold short session, being
au 7:30 p. m.
Enterprise 10 lge conferred the rank of
page upon one candidate last evening.
Ond one application for members ip was
received. Next Thursday evening the
lodge will celebrate its third annivers lry
by holding IA entertainment followed
by a banquet.
How ard lodge received one application
for membership last Wednesday even
ing. Brother Lewis was reported sick.
A large delegation from Washington
lodge Of Central Fails made a visit to
Lafayette lodge last Wednesday evening.