The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-30
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Knights of Pyth.as.


An encouraging sign of increasing inter-
est i'm Pythian affairs has been noted re-
Gently, especially in the matter OF elec-
tion of officers. Spirited contests were
neld in nearly all the lodges and, not
withstanding the determined effort to Sc
cure places, the utmost harmony pre-
vailed. This is, of course, gratifying, as
it demonstrates that the members
the growth and development of
generally. The fruit OF this increased
interest will be made manifest dur
ing the year to come, by improvement
in business affairs and the performance OF
lodge routine work. When the new Off
GERS are installed let every individual
member see how much he can do to as
sist them i'm their work.
In Sterling division three applications
for mem bership were received. The COM
mittee appointed to draft suitable reso-
lutions to be forwarded to j. p. Bennett
division OF Attleboro made its report and
sub mitted handsomely engrossed copy
of resolutions.
The ofiicers-elect of Lafayette lodge are
to be publicly installed Wednesday even
ing, January 3. Members. OF the order
with their families are privileged to be
present. On the following Wednesday
evening the rank of page will be conferred
on one candidate. W
1t is said that Supreme Representative
elect Frank w. Taylor is to resign from
that position and that j. b. Brayton will
be elected to fill the vacancy. 1t Is ex-
pected that Brother Brayton will be elect
ed supreme preiate at the next session
of the Supreme lodge. Brother Brayton
enjoyed the distinction Of being the senior
member of that body, and could had he
desired been elected to almost any posi-
tion in that body. This state of affairs
has been brought about by his many
friends.
The officers elect of Palestine lodge pro-
pose to hold a special session for the pur-
pose Of perfecting themselves i'm the secret
work. There are a number OF prospective
candidates in view.
Rhode Island and What Cheer lodges
omitted their sessions Monday evening.
Past Captain A. b. Gladding of Rhode
Island division was the only member
present at the session Monday evening.
There was a good fire and he enjoyed his
cigars as much as IL there was large at
tendance.
The officers OF Enterprise lodge are to be
publicly installed Thursday evening. The
members, as we'll as the social committee
are preparing for grand entertainment
The officers OF Rhode Island lodge are to
be publicly installed Monday evening.
The ceremony will be in charge OF District
Deputy Grand Chancellor Reuben s. Bemis.
The officers of the grand lodge and their
wives are to be present.
What Cheer division will be four years
old Friday evening and the event will he
celebrated in quiet way. Colonel N.
w. Pierce and staff and the officers and
members OF Perseverance division have
been invited and viii be present.
The officers of What Cheer lodg are to be
installed Monday evening.
Rhode Island division will hold pound
party in its armory, corner of Westminster
and Dean streets, Monday evening, Janu-
aryS.
Past Grand Chancellor John Gallinston
OF 81. George lodge was reported as being
dangerously i'll Wednesday evening.
a masquerade social will be given by
Elmwood lodge Tuesday evening, January
Q. in the lodge room, corner Elmwood and
Potter nvenues.
The seating capacity OF Elmwood lodge
room was tested Wednesday evening, the
attraction being the annual election OF
officers, the result OF which was printed
in IHE NEWS Thursday evening". One OF
the features OF the meeting was the pres
ence OF all OF the past chancellors, with
one exception Harry Ashworth, who Is
now a residen. OF FAN River. Under
rood the OF the order short talk, were
made by Vice Chancellor r. Henry Bowen,
Master at Arms Joshua Etchels, X eper
OF Records and Seal &. c. Greene. Master
OF Ex sheqaer 8. A. Dexter, IT,, Master OF
finance X. +. Stone, Prelstc A. j. Fraser,
Inner Guard Y. +. Tompkins, Outer
Guard Hiram II. & pole, Brother
John O'Neil, Past Chancellou +.