The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-16
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN BRIEF.
Something Of Interest to Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias, Grand Army
Men. American Mechanics, Sons of
Veterans and Other Organizations

The initiatory ceremony was rendered In
a praiseworthy way, and collation.
helped to make an enjoyable evening.
Owing to the breakdown in the electric
service the grand master and
grand representatives had to retire in
season to secure seats in the last train by
steam for Pawtucket. The addresses
were therefore brief. Grand Representa-
tive Trumpler exemplified the secret
work and broke his record for speed.
There was large attendance and nearly
all the city lodges were represented. On
Tuesday evening the grand officers par
ticipated in the jolly coming together of
Manufacturers, Anchor and RogerWilliams
lodges in Odd Fellows hall, Weybossett
street. AS full account of the festivi-
ties was publishea i'm The NEWS Wednes-
day 1t is, therefore, unnecessary to tell the
story over again. Suffice to say that it
was considered one of the most enjoyable
gatherings of the year. Next Wednes-
day evening the grand officers
will visit Eagle lodge and
Friday evening the round of
official visits for the year will be COM
pleted in Good Samaritan lodge of Paw
tucket, the home of the grand master.
The grand officers will make one other
Fisit after that, which will be social In its
character. On the evening OF Jan. 8,
Granite lodge of Pascoag will
have paid every cent of its Indebted
ness and the lodge proposes to
Celebrate the event by jubilee
in their spacious and well equipped lodge
room and public hall. This lodge by
careful management of its business affairs
has accumulated considerable property,
and its building, located i'm the central
part of the village, is one of the prominent
structures of the place. Their home is now
entirely unincumbered and the celebra-
tion OF that enjoyable condition will be
village event.
The officers-elect of Anchor lodge are as
follows: Noble Grand, Walter Il. Evans;
vice grand, Frank Linden; recording Sec
retary, Past Grand Albert II. Remington;
permanent secretary, William III. Bullard;
treasurer, r. s. Ford trustees, Past Grands
A. j. Coates, c. l.. Holden and Brother
William ii. King; hall committee, Past
Grand A. o. Coates.
There will be meeting in the armory of
Canton William 8. Johnson, Monday
evening that will be OF interest IT, all who
are in any way concerned in this branch
OF the order.
There was good attendance at the
meeting Of Anchor lodge last Monday
evening when the first degree was con-
ferred on one candidate. Next Monday
evening the second and third degree will
be conferred.
The attendance ut the session of Hope
lodge last Monday evening was somewhat
larger than usual. The first degree was
conferred on one candidate. Under the
head of the good of the order ViceGrand-
elect w. F. Allen opened box of cigars
which were passed around. At the close
OF the lodge the atheletics had little
exercise.
Eagle lodge attendance was about the
usual number Wednesday evening.
Brother Willard j. Lansing OF the COM
mittee on entertainment provided short
program, which included a new and
original selection by one OF the senior
members of the lodge. AT the
close of the meeting coffee, crackers
and other comforting things were
served. The meeting was very much en-
ioyed. AT the meeting Dec. q, more
varied program will be given, and several
OF the talented members of this popular
lodge have kindly rendered their services
for the occasion. Next Wednesday even
ing Grand Master G. Milton Payne and
officers of the grand lodge will make
an official visit. A reception is being ar
ranged. The collation. will be served at
hall, as Franklin lodge has
kindly rendered the use OF it. wednes-
day evening, Dec. 27, two or more degrees
will be conferred.
The third degree was conferred upon
one candidate in Franklin lodge Wednes-
day evening.
Rachel Rebekah lodge held very pleas
ant session last Monday evening. The
following named members were elected as
officers: Noble grand, Freelove Bu-
chanan; vice grand, Mary Hicks; record
ing secretary, Ida Seymour; permanent
secretary, Georgiana Dodge; treasurer,
Ella Trumpler. They will be Installed
Monday, Jan. 8.
Last Monday evening tho golden rule
degree was conferred on one candidate in
Plymouth encampment. The next meet
ing falls on Christmas and it will be
omitted. On Monday evening" Jan. s, the
officers will be installed and the social
have been instructed TO pre-
pare feast for that occasion.
James Ward lodge conferred the third
degree on one candidate last Tuesday
evening. The officers elect OF this lodge
will be installed by District Deputy
Grand Master John II. Worrall and suite,
Tuesdey evening, Jan. 2. A supper will
be served at the close OF the ceremony.
The officers-elect OF Reliance lodge are
to be publicly installed by District Dep
uty Grand Master William Il. Nash and
suite Tuesday evening, January 2. An
invitation has been accepted by Mizpah
Rebckah lodge and fraternity cncamp-
ment to be present. The arrangements
have been placed in the hands OF Past
Grand Charles T.. Pearce and Brothers |
Benjamin +. Pierce and G. II. Nye. The
ceremony will be followed by an enter |
tainment, and an hour or more OF dancing |
will be enjoyed.
Woonsocket lodge viii make visit to |
lodge noxt Tuesday even
ing.
Westminster lodge Is TO hold masquer-
lde party i'm Columbia hall the latter part |
Of the present month.
Mount Vernon lodge OF Pawtuxet con-