The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-07

graver and has been in the emp'o oy Of
the Il. II. Henderson Co. for more than a
quarter Of a century.
Last Tuesday evening the cause of the
merriment at the home OF Chancellor
Com IN ander Batchelder OF Sterling lodge.
X. of p. was che occasion of his birth
day, aud few of his friends had made
him "a surprise visit. While seated read
ing the evening paper the party came in
upon him and had gained entrance to his
lighted the gas Captain N. s. Davis re-
quested the chancellor commander to
take a scat in the chair that his friends
had brought him. To say that Brother
Bstche der WIS knocked out does not
half tell 1t, but he soon gathered himself
together and thanked them, saying
II wish / mad some refreshments for
you" and Brother w. A. Griffith said
"Oh. we brought them along with s."
After season Of soc ability whist was
proposed (which by the say this chair
is intended t) take a certain part) aud
Brother Griffith says that it was the cause
of thirteen tricks being taken In one
hand by its owner, OF which he was the
lo.er. The evening was passed very
pleasantly, and at a late hour the visitors
departed, wishing the recipient many
pleasant returns OF his anniversary.
Lafayette lodge had good attendance
last Wednesday evening. There was no
NOEk III duy Vi Juc T6ukS- Qc iOuko WAS
honored by q visit from Supreme Repre-
sentative Charles A Lee and Grand Keep
er Of Records aud Seal william A. Will
son. who made interesting and instruc-
tive remarks. At the close Of the session
a collation. was served. A lA
Grand Outer Guard A. T. Howe Is
spending his vacation in New York CITY.
In Rhole Island lodge last Monday
evening, Past Chancellor James Clary
and Brother George 4. Kilner were APP
pointed a committee to arrange for a
moonlight excursion. Brother Wright
Of Industrial lodge, of lewiston, Me-.
was reported sick. AT tie meeting next
Monday evening at least one application
will be received.
Two candidates received the rank OF
page la St. George lodge last Monday
evening, the work being done in most
excellent manner. Grand Vice ChanceI-
lor Walter Scott officiated as Vice
Chancellor. and Grand Master OF Ex-
chequor j. M. Washburne NJ mas er OF
work The rank of esquire will be con-
ferred next Wednesday evening
Past Chancellor, A. ID. Williams. of
What Cheer lodge, will probably return
to his work after n long and severe ill
ness next Monday, and upon the follow
ing Monday evening will make an effort
TO be present at the lodge for the first
time.
The revised installation rituals and
jewels for the master Of work have been
received by Grand Keeper OF Records and
Sea-, William A. Wilson, and are ready
for distribution.
The indications are that the coming
Pythias day will compare favorably with
the uniform rank will act as an escort
upon the occasion.
At the meeting OF Abraham Lincoln
lodge last Wednesday evening. Brother
Warren A. Sargent was eected to the
position Of prelate. Brother Colwell was
July and August the lodge will hold Its
meetings tue first aud third Wednesday.
Among the visitors were Grand Master
alarms Andrew Mckenzie, and Vice
Chancellor @. II. Brown of st. Johns
lodge.
The Elmwood Baseball association met
last Wednesday evening when five mem
bers were admitted. The usual collation.
was served. There will be a special
meeting next Wednesday evening when
IL Is desired that every member will be
present
Howard lodge conferred the rank of
knight upon one candidate last Wednes-
day evening. District Deputy Graud
Chancellor. John l.. Cary aud number
of brothers from What Cheer lodge were
present.
Master OF Finance Raymond NJ. Stone
of Elmwood lodge nd vile entertained
q number of their friends yesterday BY
giving them sail down the bag as far as
Newport.
The attendance in Pythias lodge last
Friday evening was fair. TLere was no
ritualistic work. The u De was devoted
10 sociabiiity.
The different divisions Of the uniform
rank that took part In the parad on the
Fourth of July, made very creditab!e
showing
Next Tuesday Sterling lod ,e will have
days outing. Tney will 20 TO Rho les.
Webster lodge conferred tne rank OF
knight upon Que ,ndidate last Wednes.
day evening.
Thers was good attendance at the
meeting OF Elmwood lodge last Wednes-
day evening. Tbs rank OF knight was
conferred upon o 10 candidate. Caancel-
ior Commander John X. Monroe ap-
pointed Master OF Exchequer ,. "A. Dex-
ter. Jr., prelate Allen A. Frasier and
Inner Guard X K. Tompkins a oJ.nmit-
tee TO make tue nee sssary arrangements
for Pythian day. Fac rank Of knight
Vill be conferreI nexs "Wednesday eyeJ-
IL.
Ivauhoe lodxe will visit f. Il. Chace
lodge Of Mansfield, Mass, TINS evening:
rhe members wiz meet at the hall ~
D M, and feave rhs city on the go trarn.
At the meeting vt X terprise 10 ige last
evening the rank % esquire was con
ferred upon one csudidat.. Tne death
Of Bro her Mlcha VI ,nsiield was announc-
el. This lodge has challenged X 81 Cross
lodge pay game OF odd fashioned
round bali on Pythian day. Next
T,.. A. A Ialanafinn will ylalt